lowes hardware has a dewalt cordless 1/2 inch drill with a cordless saw with 2 batteries and charger with accessories for $169 the drill alone sells for 169 here they are advertising the combo kit for the same money i needed a new drill and with this combo you get the saw free the most part i like about this drill is that its small enough and well balanced to use for installing motherboards and other accessories
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Basilisk
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I won't challenge the DeWalt quality over Craftsman, but a week ago I picked up 19.2v Craftsman set (1/2" drill, work-light, circular saw, sabre saw, jig-saw) w/ 3 batteries and plastic toolbox (too heavy to lug about casually!) for $190 [incl. 6% NJ taxes]. To get that price I had to join (free) Craftsman Club (or some such name, but just requiring a phone call to Sears 800 #). The price may have been reduced as it was Tool Week (Month? Whatever).
My only point is... can the DeWalt label be worth the difference? Your call.
PS: Jeez, that 1/2" drill with 19.2v battery is a work-out for extended overhead drilling (sheetrock screws) -- not a lightweight!
My only point is... can the DeWalt label be worth the difference? Your call.
PS: Jeez, that 1/2" drill with 19.2v battery is a work-out for extended overhead drilling (sheetrock screws) -- not a lightweight!
it is 14.4 volt with 2 batteries the saw will also cut with a single pass through a 2X4
here is a link to there website where it is advertised
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=79875-70-DC728SA
you're getting the saw for free with this price i looked on amazon.com and other tool places and there combo is advertized for around 300 bucks.
in regards to sears electric tools i would take a dewalt over sears anyday dewalt makes excellent cordless power tools
here is a link to there website where it is advertised
http://www.lowes.com/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=79875-70-DC728SA
you're getting the saw for free with this price i looked on amazon.com and other tool places and there combo is advertized for around 300 bucks.
in regards to sears electric tools i would take a dewalt over sears anyday dewalt makes excellent cordless power tools
You really do not need a drill for building a computer, if the bit slips off you can really mess things up.
Just use a screwdriver, heck, I have built machines using only a butter knife before.
It is a really, good deal though. I would head out to pick one up, if we did not already have one of these combos.
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Basilisk, I bought the craftsman 4 piece cordless set for about $160 at the 2004 thanksgiving sale. I was somewhat impressed by the value for the money except for the recip saw.
About 3 weeks later I found the Dewalt 3 piece (drill, circ saw and recip and a light) for $240 at Lowes. I decided to return the craftsman and buy the Dewalt. I paid $80 more but I am sure I made the right decision. The quality is superior and my faith is their ability to do the job far exceeds the craftsman.
If you are doing only ocassional project work go with the craftsman tools, they (for the most part) get the job done for less $$$.
About 3 weeks later I found the Dewalt 3 piece (drill, circ saw and recip and a light) for $240 at Lowes. I decided to return the craftsman and buy the Dewalt. I paid $80 more but I am sure I made the right decision. The quality is superior and my faith is their ability to do the job far exceeds the craftsman.
If you are doing only ocassional project work go with the craftsman tools, they (for the most part) get the job done for less $$$.
Not to crap, but 14.4 is weak. I would not trust this for heavy duty jobs like masonary or metal...
Well, the Dewalt label is a difference....you got 4 tools (not counting the light) at 19.2 volts for $190?
The OP is referring to a 2 tool kit at 14.4 volts for barely less than that.
For comparison, my 18 volt hammer drill was ~$330 when I got it 2 years ago. Although now you can get the drill and circular saw for ~$350 at Costco.
So, yeah the quality difference is there. Although in all honesty, almost no one who buys tools for around the house needs Dewalt level tools. Unless your job requires their use everyday you'll be fine.
Not Dewalt 14.4 volt tools. They are at least the equal of aforementioned Craftsman 19.2 volt tools. Using the voltage as the sole comparison is kind of like using Ghz as the sole comparison for CPU's.
Good find, OP.
Not to crap, but 14.4 is weak. I would not trust this for heavy duty jobs like masonary or metal...
ya if your gonna do heavy jobs like masonry or metal you might as well use a corded power tool but for the average user a dewalt 1/2 inch drill that has 400 inch pounds of torque the same as the dewalt 18 volt line that drill will cover most bases. this combo kit is 169 bucks with a cordless saw which is the lowest i have ever seen for a dewalt tool combo is it over kill for the average user? most likely but a 2 for 1 dewalt combo deal for less than 200 bucks is a hard one to pass up if you dont have a cordless drill or are replacing a old cordless drill
ya if your gonna do heavy jobs like masonry or metal you might as well use a corded power tool but for the average user a dewalt 1/2 inch drill that has 400 inch pounds of torque the same as the dewalt 18 volt line that drill will cover most bases. this combo kit is 169 bucks with a cordless saw which is the lowest i have ever seen for a dewalt tool combo is it over kill for the average user? most likely but a 2 for 1 dewalt combo deal for less than 200 bucks is a hard one to pass up if you dont have a cordless drill or are replacing a old cordless drill
Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Makita are generally for people who use them on a daily basis, the motor lasts a lot longer than other brands and generally hold up a lot longer. I use all three a work on a daily basis, and own a few around the house. Most home users go for the cheaper brands but if you want a tool that will last a lifetime, go with the above brands, they are built to last.
first off Dewalt Tools = Black & Decker. Don't preach to me about Black and Decker quality. i have used these, they are nice for light duty projects.
second off dewalt tool quality has greatly tailed of in the last five years
third off at 19.2v, that craftsman set is made by porter cable, a respected name -- i have used this very set in a professional capacity and they are fine tools. it will be a much better set in a heavy use setting - higher torque, longer battery life, but substantially heavier (16 subC batt pack vs 12).
in the end it all depends on what you use it for - $170 is a good price for the dewalt set, but on anything to do with a cordless saw I would really want the 19.2v for the extra power and battery life... $190 for 19.2v set with three batteries is a great deal. I paid $150 just for my milwaukee 18v drill (which i wouldn't trade for the world).
dew.
Black & Decker might be good for light duty. DeWalt are professional level. Dewalt is a long established company that Black & Decker has acquired. Doesn't mean their tools are suddenly the same.
Well, since it sounds like you despise these "light-duty Black & Decker tools", how would you know? What are you basing this on? In my experience their tools are excellent.
Oh, wait, Porter Cable? Yeah, those are Black & Decker tools too. Oops!
Well, I definitely wouldn't trade my Dewalt for a Milwauke. I've used both.
Thanks OP, I might head out and get one of these. Seems like a great deal to me. I've used Dewalt drills before and absolutly love them.
ya 170 bucks for a dewalt drill and saw is a steal in my opinion your literlally getting the saw free due to the fact that the drill alone sells for 160
Well, since it sounds like you despise these "light-duty Black & Decker tools", how would you know? What are you basing this on? In my experience their tools are excellent.
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I am basing my opinion off the fact that I have used this set, as well as the dewalt 18v set. The 14.4 set I felt was underpowered for my needs. The 18v set I used had battery packs that barely stayed on and I did not like the feel of the tool or the way the motor worked. In general I just do not prefer this tool. Is that so wrong?
The decline of Dewalt quality is a commonly discussed topic on the jobsite with contractors and such. I am not the only one to make this assertion.
Porter cable was a recent aquisition. Interesting. I still like the 19.2v set. I am sure their designs from 3-4 years ago haven't changed in the last 6 months.
Me too -- aren't we super-special? God forbid we would have preferences and opinions!
I've used every tool you discussed. Contrary to popular belief I am not a moron. Like I said previously - it comes down to what you use it for. Are you going to tell me that for a circular saw you would want 14.4v system? laughable.
In the end I'd rather have a Makita drill, but that's another subject all toghether.
dew.
I am basing my opinion off the fact that I have used this set, as well as the dewalt 18v set. The 14.4 set I felt was underpowered for my needs. The 18v set I used had battery packs that barely stayed on and I did not like the feel of the tool or the way the motor worked. In general I just do not prefer this tool. Is that so wrong?
The decline of Dewalt quality is a commonly discussed topic on the jobsite with contractors and such. I am not the only one to make this assertion.
Porter cable was a recent aquisition. Interesting. I still like the 19.2v set. I am sure their designs from 3-4 years ago haven't changed in the last 6 months.
Me too -- aren't we super-special? God forbid we would have preferences and opinions!
I've used every tool you discussed. Contrary to popular belief I am not a moron. Like I said previously - it comes down to what you use it for. Are you going to tell me that for a circular saw you would want 14.4v system? laughable.
In the end I'd rather have a Makita drill, but that's another subject all toghether.
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I will talk to my guys at the jobsite today about it. Jobsite
I have been using the Sears 19.2v for six months now and it has replaced most of my corded-drill needs. Though it is heavy!!!
My deal was $89 and included two batteries, charger, 6.3v screwdriver, bits, and bag.
I have an mail-order "Heartland" 24v reciprocating saw and one charge will only handle cutting three 2-inch tree branches; a real POS. Moral is that brand is more important than voltage.
Recent "Handyman" issue reviewed 14.4v drills and they were ok, mainly better for all-day usage because of weight. Torque was plentiful.
BTW, Dewalt went out of business years ago. B&D just bought their name. It will be interesting to see what they do the Porter Cable product quality.
My deal was $89 and included two batteries, charger, 6.3v screwdriver, bits, and bag.
I have an mail-order "Heartland" 24v reciprocating saw and one charge will only handle cutting three 2-inch tree branches; a real POS. Moral is that brand is more important than voltage.
Recent "Handyman" issue reviewed 14.4v drills and they were ok, mainly better for all-day usage because of weight. Torque was plentiful.
BTW, Dewalt went out of business years ago. B&D just bought their name. It will be interesting to see what they do the Porter Cable product quality.
I think people are missing the bigger picture when it comes to tools.
Weight, balance and size of the tool are just as important as the quality. I looked into the craftsman 19.2 combo and the dewalt 18v combo and I went with the dewalt kit. The dewalt drll was perfectly balanced and felt like an extension of my arm. The grip was perfect and the switch for forward and reverse was perfectly placed too. There was too much wobble for me in the sears drill cause the grip was way longer than it needed to be.
I put together an entire kitchen (top to bottom)and I know the sears drill wouldnt have fit everywhere the dewalt did. The difference in height was maybe 1-2 inches but if the drill doesnt fit then what good is it?
And for that guy saying the 18v doesnt hold a charge?
I put down 200 2" screws through 1/4" concrete/backer board over 3/4" plywood for the ceramic tiles I had to lay in the bathroom. This was on one charge and I didnt predill any holes. I then put that battery into the floodlight and used that till it was dead. Not bad if you ask me.
Weight, balance and size of the tool are just as important as the quality. I looked into the craftsman 19.2 combo and the dewalt 18v combo and I went with the dewalt kit. The dewalt drll was perfectly balanced and felt like an extension of my arm. The grip was perfect and the switch for forward and reverse was perfectly placed too. There was too much wobble for me in the sears drill cause the grip was way longer than it needed to be.
I put together an entire kitchen (top to bottom)and I know the sears drill wouldnt have fit everywhere the dewalt did. The difference in height was maybe 1-2 inches but if the drill doesnt fit then what good is it?
And for that guy saying the 18v doesnt hold a charge?
I put down 200 2" screws through 1/4" concrete/backer board over 3/4" plywood for the ceramic tiles I had to lay in the bathroom. This was on one charge and I didnt predill any holes. I then put that battery into the floodlight and used that till it was dead. Not bad if you ask me.
As far as drills go, DeWalts are GREAT! But they're clearly second place to Milwaukees. (But DeWalt makes everything else better, IMO)
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