DeWalt Reviews

Mirka makes some of the best sand paper for these small orbital sanders. Buy with confidence. I have purchased all the different grits with the same satisfaction.

Great price, quality and perforamce. Fast ship. Could not ask for anything better

First of all I have to say that the reason why I happen to be writing this review is because I was on Amazon ordering another box of these sanding discs! There is no higher praise in my book than a return customer!

Now for the review: I have to agree with the other positive reviews and say that I have long been a fan of these Mirka sanding disks. I am a home woodworker whose projects range from DIY stuff around the house, to refinishing, to building fine furniture projects. I have been using these discs for years (in every grit from 80 to 220) and could not be more pleased with the smooth surfaces they produce with my rather inexpensive sander.

I completely agree with the assessment that although these are not the absolute best hook and loop discs on the market, they have performed every task I have asked of them. Overall, I would give this product an A- for quality/performance, and an A+ for value.

I love cordless tools; this is the 15th cordless tool that I bought and it is really handy when it comes the time to trim a little edge off or drill a hole for a hinge. I am not a carpenter or any expert when it comes to woodworking, but I believe there is a purpose for each tool, and this router, after owning for just 1 week, helped me installed a pet door out of the wall on the sunroom. It chewed up the plywood fast and easy, saved me from chiseling. Good tool! Wish I had it when I installed my new door lock...

i bought this router about 6 months ago based upon the reviews. it works great. if you hang doors you can carry it in the house and use it to rout out the lockset on the side of the door etc. I have used it to hang about 17 doors so far and it will usually do 7 doors without recharging the battery. I bought the 19.2 drill from porter cable, so I have 2 more batteries. I know have about 23 drills, because the cost of 2 batteries seperatly is only about 30-60 bucks less than a whole kit.

use this router with the collet for the door jigs and you will be happy.

kreg
the Honey-do Handyman

I bought this router to perform one function. To route a 3/8 roundover on cypress table tops. I simply wanted to eliminate another power cord from being in the way or getting caught on the workbench. What I did not realize is that the router weighs a lot less than the the 690 I have been using. That was a pleasure to discover. Another thing I like is that when the battery dies, it does so quickly. Not a lot of run time at a low rpm. A great tool for my application and it was my 8th Porter Cable tool purchase.

Recovery time was very good when using a framing nailer. Using a blowgun for cleaning was ok. Acceptable noise level. Used on a 100' extention cord off a 15 amp circuit, with no problems. I'm very pleased with it. Looking forward to many years of use in my shop.

Bought this and use it daily. Has worked out fine, no problems. Low noise levels and short run time with good useable capacity. Very well built.

I use this with my Paslode; 16 Gauge and Framing nailers, I hang then trim doors, sometimes rebuild sills and headers. I also do various trim/frame carpentry on other projects.

If you are worried about changing the oil its only once a year!
If you are worried about operating on a slope, i have always found a flat spot to locate it in, even roofers leave theirs on the ground, just put on more hose. Who wants to carry this up a ladder anyway?!

I would never buy an air compressor without a user serviceable airfilter!
I would never buy one of those oil less types

I purchased this drill about 4 months ago just in time for some heavy construction in my house. This drill has a very solid feel and it's comfortable in your hand - even after hours and hours of driving drywall screws. Like many other comments, I have yet to it a hole that it won't drill... it's so powerful. With a masonary bit and the drill in "hammer" mode, I was able to drill through plaster, cinder block and stucco as if it were balsa wood.

My only complaint is that for some unknown reason it can be very difficult to shift. It's as if it gets jammed in its current position. It seems that if I reverse the direction back and forth, squeeze the trigger a few times, it will eventually work. It's annoying but not enough to make me give this anything less than 5 stars. I did not have the problem with the non-sanded handle that some did.

This is a top notch drill just like everything else I have owned from Dewalt. I do recommend that you buy this as part of a combo package, the prices are considerably less per tool when purchased as a package deal.

This is a good drill/driver. Heavy duty, nicely balanced. Chuck is easy to grab with serrations for easy tightening and loosening.

Dewalt has always been a good product in my book.

I have the older version of this drill, and I have had it for about 5 years. I am a homeowner that sometimes gets involved in heavy duty construction. I have used this drill to drill concrete, landscape timbers, metal, and every type of wood out there. I used it to remodel my rental property and it worked great with drywall. It is heavy as stated in the other reviews but you expect weight to come with any heavy duty tool. The first thing I had to do to it when I bought it was take some sandpaper to the seam on the back of the handle. That sucker cuts right into you. This was easily repaired in about a minute so I consider this to be nothing more than a nuisance. I have dropped it several times including from the top of a ladder but it has survived with nothing more than cosmetic damage. I had a 26 ft camper and I even used this drill to raise and lower the jacks and crank the slide out. I once nearly broke my wrist while doing this. The drill has so much torque that it twisted my arm around when the slide hit its stop. I finally had to replace the battery packs this week. I guess I cannot complain about this since they lasted so long. The stores charge outrageous prices for the batteries so I bought mine through a popular online auction site for about half the price. I would recommend this drill to anyone except for those who want a lightweight drill. It really is bulletproof. Is it any wonder you see so many contractors using it?

This is the first reciprocating saw I've ever used, period, so I cannot comment upon its efficacy relative to others, corded models, etc.

BUT: I'm no newbie to power saws in general, and let me say, this just gobbled through a 2X4 wall stud, nails and all with no effort. The blade wasn't even hot! Two quick cuts and boom, I was done.

Whether it is too much tool for a weekend warrior, I cannot say; the good news is, it will apparently never be too little! :-)

THE DEWALT 24VOLT CORDLESS RECIPROCATING SAW CAN GET THE JOB DONE.I REALLY LIKE HOW IT HANDLES WHEN YOUR CUTTING.UNLIKE SAWS I USED IN THE PAST THIS SAW CUTS LIKE NO OTHER & ITS GOT A REAL AERODYNAMIC FEEL TO IT .THIS IS BY FAR THE ONE SAW THAT CUTS ALL...........BUY ONE YOU WONT BE DISAPPOINTED.....

If cordless is a must for you, this is THE recip saw. Tool-less design is nice. My only complaint is that DeWalt is too cheap to include 2 batteries. With all their 24V cordless, you need at least 2 batteries, and if you do a lot of work with it: 3. Thus, your MINIMUM entry price is[steep]. I was told by Home Depot that this tool was overkill. I disagree...longer stroke, tool-less, adj shoe. This weekend warrior has put this tool to a LOT of good use, and never felt it was too heavy or too much power. When it's dirty, sometimes the battery is difficult to remove.

Overall, PERFECT! (Except the price...):
Works smoothly when clamping. I also really like the quick release function....operates smooth, and I don't have to unscrew a bunch of turns to use it on wider stock. I use it to clamp the piece being but, and more often, when I need to make a stop for repetitive cuts of the same length. Find it on an auction site at a great price ;)

This is a very well made clamp and is PERFECTLY designed. I wouldn't change a thing. Super easy to use, easily moves from one side to the other. Sometimes I use it to clamp the stock being cut. When cutting short pieces I use it to clamp an end stop into place. This item is priced rather high at the time I write this review. I was able to find a better price at auction somewhere on the web (you can guess where). Another reviewer said having 2 is a good thing. I could imagine having 2, but having 1 is enough for most purposes. They are pricey enough that the cost will keep me from getting a second one. Even at full price, though, it's worth it to buy one.

This clamp is something you really need with the DeWalt saw, as others have said. It keeps your fingers away from the blade while you're making a cut, and is really handy on long or short workpieces. I don't understand the 'pricey' comments some have left. . . compared to what? Where else are you going to get this, but from DeWalt? It's a custom accessory, designed specifically for the DeWalt saw, and it's not a high production run item, so naturally it's going to be 'pricey'!

I've had a custom setup for years and am regretting not staying with it. This nylon tool belt puts the hammer at your tailbone where it can knock the backside of your legs while you walk. Uncomfortable at best. I like a chisel and utility knife at my left hand. There's a slot for one, but not two. But most inconvenient is the constant rearrangement of tools to accommodate my nailer, which I'll hang off my belt. Used to have a hammer holder as the first unit to the right and used it to hang the nailer. Very convenient.

I have had this product for a short period of time and already like that i can add and remove the bags as i need to. I have added the Dewalt tape holder. one thing i wish these bags had would be a place for a pair of pliers. there are plenty of small tool spaces but none are large enough for a pair of pliers. I bought it mainly for the belt b/c i guess most carpenters are fat. its the only one i found that fits a waist smaller then 36". all in all its a great belt and I will continue to add to it.

I do all types of capentry and this tool belt is easily the best I have ever used for the price. With so many pockets you can hold all the fasteners you need and the nylon is extremely heavy duty. I can see myself using this tool belt for many, many years to come. The belt its self is padded and is comfortable to wear all day long, I only take it off for lunch. I can honestly say the only complaint I have about the belt is that there's no holder for a nail puller, but you can fit a small one in the largest pockets.

A well made quality product. A great time saver on the jobsite. I do not have to spend half of my time trying to find or reach my drill.

This holster also fits the 14.4 volt drill/driver I recieved for xmas. It was also a gift, and I suspect a little collusion there. I don't really use the driver on a job site, just in the shop, so really don't have a need for the holster, but I think I will hang it near the charger and store the drill in it, instead of in one of the tool box drawers. Very nicely made and holds the drill very securely. One of the advantages of ballistic nylon over leather is that the nylon doesn't hold moisture so for outdoor use it is superior. Recommend this holster for those of you who do use drill/drivers on the job site.

Thank God somebody finally designed a drill holster that actually WORKS!!!

This is the first one I've ever used that: 1. held my drill securely even while I was climbing ladders and scrunched up in all sorts of excruciating positions (my Craftsman holster let the drill slip out as soon as I walked fast!), 2. never once ever caused the drill bit to catch my pant legs, and 3. is not difficult to pull out or put in the drill.

Other bonuses: really thoughtful design, plenty of pockets for driver bits, even a nice hammer loop, nylon material is light yet strong and doesn't stain your pants unlike some allegedly "top grain" leather holsters.

God bless you, Dewalt!

So, I see no need for this drill when the DW130v is the same price. About the same drill with variable speed, 9 amps, 0-550 rpm. Great for mixing or chasing the old lady around the house with.

I am a ceramic tile installer and this was my first tool. I bought it six years ago and it has lasted until this past september. I have mixed thousands of 5 gallon buckets worth of thinset mortar, wall mud, and drypack mortar with this tool. It was built correctly and has one purpose and does it well. Excellent tool, period.

I build houses out of autoclaved aerated concrete. See www.safecrete.com for more on that. I use this drill to mix the thin-set mortar in 5 gallon buckets and to drill 3-4" holes through the solid aerated concrete blocks. This is the only drill for me. I have two, one for mixing and one for drilling, that way I never have to change them out and can have different tasks going at the same time. I recommend to all our new homeowners who want to do it theirself that they get one of these drills.
This drill is designed for serious power. The applications I have will burn up the best variable speed drill in a day. This drill is so strong it is dangerous. I have seen my drill put two guys teeth through their lips, one being my own. I was drilling through a concrete wall and ran into some rebar, ouch. One time I was drilling through a block and hit some steel and it jerked it out of my hands and the trigger was locked. It kept spinning until it pulled the power cord right out of the drill. Never use the trigger lock, it can get you hurt.
This drill is fairly heavy, it needs to be. If you want a drill for screwing buy a variable speed drill, this is not the one for you. There is nothing wrong with the drill. You just have to know what you need. If you need serious strength and toughness, this is the drill for you.

One of the reviews here suggests using a modified sine wave inverter such as the Xantrex sold here at Amazon. If you read the inverter owner's manual or do a quick Internet search you will see that use of an AC Dewalt (and some other cordless tool chargers) together with a modified sine wave inverter will dramatically shorten the life of your charger. Don't do it.

As for this product, it works as advertised. Why only 3 stars? 2 reasons: A) At the current price this item really is overpriced for what you get; B)The (50% less costly) AC charger offers "Tune Up" mode, which extends battery life. But if you have no access to AC power this is the way to go.

I'm remodelling in the evenings and weekends at a site with no power. More than once I've had to stop early because I was about to drain my Dewalt batteries completely. Having this buys me about another hour each week in productive time. You still have to plan your usage when using a high-drain item like a saw, but the added flexibility is still worth it. The only downside is that, to be safe, you need to run your vehicle for a few minutes to ensure that the charger doesn't drain your truck battery. Dewalt advises no more than two charges between starts. That will do for most of my evening efforts anyway, but there are some reading this who will have to be careful. In any event, this gives me much more flexibility when working at an inconvenient site - highly recommended.

I used the 18v tools to build an entire remote cabin where there was no regular electricity. The vehicle charger works great connected to a 12 volt solar power system.