DeWalt Atomic 20V MAX Brushless Drill/Impact Kit w/ 2 Batteries, Charger & Bag

kjggx6

Dec 6, 2022 6:40 PM

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I have the 12v version of this and it's one or the best investments I've ever made. I bought it for my wife and then realized 95% of the time you don't need that big drill. If I'm just hanging pictures on the wall or tightening table legs,the tiny 12v is perfect. Just a thought. I think I picked up my combo kit for like $69

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N11

Dec 6, 2022 7:15 PM

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Quote from kjggx6

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I have the 12v version of this and it's one or the best investments I've ever made. I bought it for my wife and then realized 95% of the time you don't need that big drill. If I'm just hanging pictures on the wall or tightening table legs,the tiny 12v is perfect. Just a thought. I think I picked up my combo kit for like $69

100% agree ... Also these two are kinna in the middle... Big enough but not the best like the XRs. Smaller but not the compact like the 12v. Cheaper but not exactly a crazy deal either.....

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LunchboxBen

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Quote from kjggx6

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I have the 12v version of this and it's one or the best investments I've ever made. I bought it for my wife and then realized 95% of the time you don't need that big drill. If I'm just hanging pictures on the wall or tightening table legs,the tiny 12v is perfect. Just a thought. I think I picked up my combo kit for like $69

My boss used the 12V as an electrician unless he needed the big boy to drill through beams. I bought the DCF877 because it is almost that light. Without the battery, I don't think it's more than an ounce heavier. Then the battery can be a bit heavier. This is a good introductory set. Does a good amount of work for lesser money.

I don't see the 12V on sale much. I bought the impact to keep in my car because it's cheap, paid $50 last BF, and I'm not as concerned about losing it compared to the 20V DCF877. I actually lost it, bought another for $83 and it's still new. Great unit, I built a shed with it. Could break your lugs loose if not tightened down as much as I do. I bought the 1200 ftlb impact for $173, because I have an E-450 bus.

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FaithfulWealth

Dec 6, 2022 10:39 PM

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Quote from kjggx6

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I have the 12v version of this and it's one or the best investments I've ever made. I bought it for my wife and then realized 95% of the time you don't need that big drill. If I'm just hanging pictures on the wall or tightening table legs,the tiny 12v is perfect. Just a thought. I think I picked up my combo kit for like $69

There are certain scenario you need high torque. Like removing a rusty bolt from the AC; Removing screws from stud; Install door latch plate and get screws to sit flush. These all happened to me and required almost full DCF887 power.

Another problems is with the 12v line the variety of tools is not good. Sander, saws, vacuums, fans, lights, most are not available in 12v.

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FearAndLoathing

Dec 7, 2022 12:34 AM

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FearAndLoathingDec 7, 2022 12:34 AM

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Quote from kjggx6

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I have the 12v version of this and it's one or the best investments I've ever made. I bought it for my wife and then realized 95% of the time you don't need that big drill. If I'm just hanging pictures on the wall or tightening table legs,the tiny 12v is perfect. Just a thought. I think I picked up my combo kit for like $69

12V dewalt is the most underrated tool line in existence. Loved it since release.

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FearAndLoathing

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Another problems is with the 12v line the variety of tools is not good. Sander, saws, vacuums, fans, lights, most are not available in 12v.

Yes dewalt doesn't have torque wrenches or cordless nailers in 12V like milwaukee, but variety doesn't make the line….the tools dewalt has in 12v far exceed any other brand in durability, power and ergonomics.

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Ananke

Dec 7, 2022 12:44 AM

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This set is great - I bought it for the same price from Home Depot's price mistake half a year ago. The batteries are compact, the batteries themselves are this price when on sale.
The tools are great, light, sturdy and compact. These are enough for most homeowner jobs, beyond this you are probably looking for industrial size tools Smilie

The atomic size is very convenient in tight spaces, like cabinets or wall attachments.
This is a great deal.

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Parad153

Dec 7, 2022 2:10 AM

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Good price for both the impact driver and drill. I have the atomic impact driver...super powerful and light. The drill I have is the older version which is heavy and bulky.

LavenderLake5124

Dec 7, 2022 2:38 AM

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I really like DeWalt but bought into the Makita line cause they give bigger batteries with their kits. 1.3 ah batteries...

Chrisk327

Dec 7, 2022 2:56 AM

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Chrisk327Dec 7, 2022 2:56 AM

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This is a great little kit. Almost bought it last year. 20v with the size and weight of a 12.
I ended up with the compact XR line which weighs more but a lot of power

HashamA

Dec 7, 2022 3:08 AM

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HashamADec 7, 2022 3:08 AM

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I love this drill. Coming from a Ryobi One+, the Dewalt set feels more premium and of course lighter

Bflo23

Dec 7, 2022 3:23 AM

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Great deal. I have the same set that I bought from Lowes for $149 last year. I was debating between this set and the Craftsman $99 power tool set. I believe I used a gift card deal to drop it like $20 cheaper. It is actually on sale for $149 right now at Lowes. The tools are nice and compact and the battery life is really solid even for the 1.3 Ah size battery. They really hold a charge a long time too. Charge really fast too.

I was drilling in big bolts with the impact driver in the garage beam for my 100 pound ringside heavy punching bag last week. I still made a pilot hole but these bolts were very thick and needed the impact driver power. I have impact sockets for metric but I don't have standard impact sockets. I used my regular craftsman sockets and was like "Please don't shatter" before I pulled the trigger. Always wear googles no matter what drilling/driving you doing. It worked perfectly fine. Easy and smooth like butter. All those years without an impact driver. I should have bought it many years ago.

I got the Dewalt black and gold 14 piece drill bit set for like $10 and the DEWALT Tough Grip Steel Hex Shank Bit Set (27-Piece) for like $10 as well at the time last year. I highly recommend them as well.

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vo_danh

Dec 7, 2022 8:18 AM

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Quote from FaithfulWealth

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There are certain scenario you need high torque. Like removing a rusty bolt from the AC; Removing screws from stud; Install door latch plate and get screws to sit flush. These all happened to me and required almost full DCF887 power.

Another problems is with the 12v line the variety of tools is not good. Sander, saws, vacuums, fans, lights, most are not available in 12v.

I dunno what you're talking about I've used 12v to reroof an entire mobile home, install doors, drive 8" screws through beams zero issues, so studs have never been an issue. I haven't had to use an 18v or 20v in years. The only thing that was a challenge was drilling through concrete, but the latest 12v Milwaukee hammer brushless does it wish ease. Just about the only thing that I needed more power on and it was a big rusty bolt on an old waste disposal but that was before brushless came out.

TuanN7454

Dec 7, 2022 1:12 PM

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TuanN7454Dec 7, 2022 1:12 PM

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This could be misleading because the newest model with power stacks are DCF850. There is another one w/ the same model but older type of battery for $50 less.

The newer model has higher torque and rpm.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../318434498

Bflo23

Dec 7, 2022 3:27 PM

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Quote from TuanN7454

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This could be misleading because the newest model with power stacks are DCF850. There is another one w/ the same model but older type of battery for $50 less.

The newer model has higher torque and rpm.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWAL.../318434498 [homedepot.com]

Big difference in price between a $139-149 power tool set (CPO, Home Depot, Lowes) and a $229 power tool set.

I wouldn't want to spend $90 extra because the batteries are little bit better with 1,700 inch pounds vs 1,825 inch pounds. Whenever the batteries wear out in the long future, one can always buy the next and latest great batteries. They are backwards compatible.

DeWalt Atomic 20V MAX Brushless Drill/Impact Kit w/ 2 Batteries, Charger & Bag

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