Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• 3-speed all metal transmission, VSR 1-450/0-1,400/0-1,800 rpm
• DeWalt-built high-torque motor delivers 400 in./lbs. of torque
• 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with automatic spindle lock
• Anti-slip comfort grip

Reviews (7)

Great Drill......bad batteries
I have been using this drill for about two months and the drill works fine (even though its Reconditioned).The batteries dont hold a charge compared to the ones I got with my Impact driver (brand new, not reconditioned).I think its got to do with them being reconditioned.

did't last long
I have a Dewalt corded drill and plate jointer, and like them.This cordless I am sorry I bought.One battery will not keep a charge, and the clutch went out after only minor use.I also have a Makita and a Panasonic cordless drill.They have not broken, and I have had them twice as long as the DeWalt.The Makita was made in the U.S.The DeWalt and the Panasonic are made in Mexico.

Solid drill with plenty of torque, nice carry case
Disclaimer - I have no brand preference when I choose tools - it's based on quality, durability and merits of the tool. Not necessarily the best or most expensive. The only exception to this is, without bias or hesitation, the Milwaukee Super Sawzall, the 6521-21, 11.8 amp reciprocating saw - it's a beast, very powerful and smooth!

I have always been a little apprehensive about the runtime for the batteries of cordless tools. I had the search narrowed down to Milwaukee's 14.4 volt or Hitachi's 14.4 volt versions. I personally don't see the need to go beyond this level of drill unless you're driving screws in a deck all day. (My older DeWalt 5 amp VSR drill is fine for drilling holes and light duty screw driving, and the Makita 9.6v just doesn't do anything well but drill holes.)

That said, I wanted to see how it compared in terms of power/torque against my new corded Milwaukee 0302-20, which is a very serious drill (scary - it comes with a side handle for a reason!).

So far, I have no complaints. Here's the upside from a demolition job we did on a neighbour's sunroom - it's being replaced with a more energy efficient sunroom. It was painted metal panel sections with a styrofoam core, held together by aluminum trim and nut head screws.
1) I like the racheting mechanism in the keyless chuck - it is very good. (so is the Milwaukee's keyless chuck)
2) It's nice to have speed and torque settings too...
3) Cordless - nice battery runtimes, and you don't have to manage the extension cords on the roof (removing the screws with a nutdriver). We removed a lot of screws...
4) Quality of the tool - solid heft, but not super heavy (although I didn't have to raise it above my head often)
5) Nice balance with the pistol grip.
6) Very good price - plus a $25 off coupon makes this reconditioned tool very nice on the pocketbook, and a versatile drill/driver in your arsenal.
7) Efficient use of the carry case - dedicated sections for the batteries and the charger.
8) Quick charge times - faster than the 1 hour or so for the older Makita.
9) It may be a "reconditioned tool", but the only thing that showed this was the carry case. Everything else looked new.
10) Full DeWalt warranty.

The cons?
1) I agree about the comment by jhvincent for the reverse switch location. I belive the corded DeWalt 5 amp has a better idea - it's a lever, not a button, above the trigger. However, I soon was able to pay attention and not hit it after a few minutes. So it did become a negligible issue after a while.

Maybe I will find issues later on, but not much right now. It's got a spot in my tool box, that's for sure. I would not hesitate to recommend this great buy to anyone. Buy this kit at this price - it's very good!

I am buying a Bosch router kit soon, and either a Bosch or Makita sliding compound miter saw in the new future. But both Milwaukee and DeWalt have shown their quality, no question...

PS - the Sawzall "more than payed for itself today", was the comment from another worker. We easily sectioned up the walls and roof with it. I would estimate it saved at least 2 hours of grunt work (the caulking was very tough and sticky around the windows, but the Sawzall cut through it and the aluminum siding with ease).
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Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Cuts up to 6" base horizontally
• 0-to-50 degree right and left miter, 0-to-48 degree bevel capacity
• 11 positive miter stops for quick setting to most common angles
• Tall sliding fence supports up to 4-1/2" crown molding vertically nested

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Compact size and weight, only 4.2 pounds
• DeWalt-built Series 3000 motor delivers 300 in./lbs. of maximum torque
• 3/8" keyless ratcheting chuck
• Dual range VSR and 0-400/0-1,400 rpm

Reviews (1)

great lightweight drill
Not the XBR series, but extremely usefull for normal household chores. ... Read more

Features

• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• Tool free blade changing
• Accepts universal and t shank blades
• Horseshoe balance system for cleaner cut
• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center

Reviews (3)

a shoeless wonder
The black shoe falls off regularly (which knocks the transparent covers off, as well).Received a replacement, but don't know if it's going to work.Grat for sawing curves with bevels...just can't saw straight at 90 degrees.Blades bend from lateral movement while sawing.Not a good 'un.Go with Bosch or Porter Cable.Got sharp teeth?Buy a coping saw.Or a knife.Wish I had....

I should have bought the Bosch
I am on my second saw in 6 months with little use

Good points:

Lots of power
Accepted universial and T shank blades

Bad points:
Sole plate sticks and is hard to accurately adjust.
Both saws pulled to the left when cutting.
Could not cut a straight line using a guide fence, blade would pop out of guide roller or pull the wood lose from a clamped down guide fence resulting in a bowed cut. The cut was also off perpenducilar. Got two different stories from Dewalt on this. One person said it should saw with a guide fence(straightedge) another person said it wouldn't and I needed to buy a different tool.

Need to improve Keyless blade
I purchased this item and the only problem that I have found is the keyless blade system. The operator manual doesn't mention that you must have the blade attachment at the right position before the keyless blade will function.To set the blade attachments to the right position you will have to operate the jig saw and try to stop the reciprocating blade shaft attachment to the exact position. This will require few trys and lots of patience. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order
• 5.2 amp motor
• Can remove up to 3-/32-inch in a single pass
• 1/2" rabbeting capacity

Reviews (1)

DeWalt DW680KR review
An amazing tool for the home shop enthusiast or professional woodworker.This device has a simple and comfortable feel to it and requires little practice to master.The easy to read and precise blade depth adjustment is one of the best features of this product.The location of the cord exit is also a nice and well thought out feature.I had to retire (begrudgingly) my Makita planer that dad passed on to me after many years and thousands of hours of trouble free use.the DeWalt name has proven itself time and time again as an industry leader in quality for professionals and new users.To prove the quality if the tool, we demonstrated the power of the planer on an 8" diameter green pine log at the hardware show here in the Twin Cities.I had many amazed looks as we accurately shaved off the bark and worked the piece down to a nice & clean square in short order.**Please do not try this with your tools at home as it is not designed for this particular use.**It was utilized as a drastic example to prove the power and functionality of the tool.You are always at your own risk with any tool. (power or otherwise) Wear all the OSHA approved safety equipment at all times.You can't buy a new set of hands, eyes or ears at any hardware store.No one stocks them yet.Enjoy all the DeWalt products, I most certainly do.
Jeffrey B. Curtis
Plymouth, MN ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Controlled Finishing System maintains controllable pad speed and minimizes gouging
• Dual plane counter balance fan
• Dust sealed switch for increased durability
• Electronic variable speed

Reviews (2)

Dewalt vs. Bosch
First I bought here on ToolCrib the Bosch 3727DEVS 6" and Bosch 3725DEVS 5" random orbital sanders and loved them. They are both good tools. I manufacture R/C model sailboats out of fiberglass and I have used them every day for a year now and they are excellent. So.. when DeWalt ran their special last month for $250.00+ purchase I need to "fill out" my order and I picked up a RECONDITIONED DW423KR 5".

I did not expect it to be as good as the Bosch...WHAT A SURPRISE I received! It is smaller and lighter than the Bosch sanders, and does not have the added handle they have which means it can get into tighter areas... but then does not have the pure power of being able to manhandle it because of the missing handles. ok,... it is as smoooooth as the Bosch 6" which has the extra ballbearing set the Bosch 5" does not. Power? The DeWalt is ever bit the heavy duty tool they say it is packed into that little frame and it came with it's own case/box which is always a plus with me.

The DW423KR uses the same hook/loop paper you use on your other 5" sanders and has the same 8 hole dust removal pattern. A small shopvac will take the dust right off the project surface when you mount it to the dust exhaust.

The only thing I can knock the DW423KR on is that while it is a variable speed tool... it is basically variable between medium and high... there is not much if any range in a low or slow speed.... so you have to back off your grit instead of just backing the speed way down. Other than that.. it is almost a magic wand that makes the errors go away.

Dust? What dust?
When I first received the DeWalt sander I used the attached dust collector, but found I was spending a lot of time emptying it.I then connected the sander to my shopvac and wow!There was literally no dust left upon my project, even when I used a tack rag! ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the DeWalt factory or an authorized service center
• Lightweight contractor-grade saw, 9.8 pounds
• Innovative composite shoe withstands an 8-foot drop
• 56-degree beveling capacity with stops at 22.5- and 45-degrees
• Clear blade line-of-sight from any user view

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Drill/driver/hammerdrill features 3-speed all metal transmission for faster drilling and driving applications
• Jig saw cuts at 0-2,000 spm and has 4-position orbital action
• Reciprocating saw operates at 0-2,800 spm with a 7/8-inch stroke
• 6-1/2-inch Circular Saw cuts two-by material at 90-degrees and 45-degrees

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• 200-inch/pounds of torque
• Compact size
• Jacobs chuck
• Variable speed

Reviews (3)

I would give it six stars if I could!
I have owned this drill for many years and it still works like new. In the age of 18v and greater cordless power, people are forgetting what a great drill this is - at about half the weight of its big brothers. Although I am not a contractor using my drill all day every day, it has seen hard use. I have used it exclusively to renovate two houses (including drywall hanging), build a 24x45 pole barn, and countless woodworking and home repair projects. If this drill ever dies I will buy the exact same product to replace it. I can't think of a better testimonial than that.

Great Drill!!
This drill, although not the most powerful, has a great power to weight ratio. The batteries charge last a reasonable amount of time, and the balance is good. The 18V drills are nice, but a bit on the heavy side for all day use.

Personally I find this drill the best for all around use.

joe

This drill is top shelf.
I bought this drill about a year ago, & have really enjoyed it's compact POWER.I have put it to some really tough assignments & it has never let me down. After it was stolen, I bought another 9.6 volt product on sale (Black & Decker Firestorm CO231).While it is a good drill for screwdriving, it lacks power to drill very well.There is a big difference in the way the drills feel, with the DeWalt drill having the most substancial feel. Both drills have adjustable clutches to prevent overtightening of screws.And both have batteries that recharge in a few hours. However, after using both drills for a while now, I will have another DeWalt DW926K-2R drill in my tool box again very soon! ... Read more

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Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Drill/driver/hammerdrill uses a DeWalt-built high-torque motor to deliver 450 in./lbs. of torque
• Reciprocating saw operates at 0-2,800 spm with a 7/8-inch stroke
• Circular saw cuts two-by material at 90-degrees and 45-degrees
• Floodlight has flexible neck to point beam in any direction

Reviews (2)

Not reconditioned, just broken
I purchased this set and found it to be returns that were not fixed.I have purchaced reconditioned porter cable tools before with no problems.Each component of this Dewalt set had a problem.The drill had a slipping clutch, one battery had a loose clip that would not stay in the tool, the saw clearly had a problem in the gears from the sound.

Selling this item as "reconditioned" is false advertising.

Ships with weak batteries.
Good set but I have had problems with the batteries that are shipping with these sets.The last 4 DeWalt reconditioned cordless tool sets I have purchased were shipped with batteries dated 2001 and most of those batteries have poor run time and low power.Compared to brand new batteries the difference is noticable.The 1-year warranty will get you a new battery if you find a service center that will replace them without a hassle.My service center does replace them, but they complain about it and I every time I take one in I am afraid they will refuse.For the price difference ($70) I recommend the new set which should come with batteries made in 2003. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• Features a 13.0 amp high-torque motor
• Telescoping fence delivers 24-1/2 inch rip capacity
• Limit one per order

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Compact size and weight, only 4.5 pounds
• DeWalt-built Series 3000 motor delivers 400 in./lbs. of maximum torque
• 3/8" keyless ratcheting chuck
• Dual range VSR and 0-400/0-1,500 rpm

Reviews (1)

mine isn't reconditioned..
I bought my drill at a local hardware store a little over a year ago..it was a kit identicle to the one above, except it is/was not reconditioned..

absolutely bomb proof..mine fell off the roof of a two story building and landed on the chuck on a brick patio and it still drills straight with no wobble, although when it bounced it hit the corner of a stray brick and chipped the battery, but it didn't go all the way through the case and it still works fine..A little while later, it fell about 1 story onto an aluminum scaffold plank and it wasn't harmed by that either..I've used and abused this drill terribly, and it still works fine..I'm sticking with dewalt cordless for the rest of my investments from now on, in spite of what my co-workers have said about dewalt quality..after hundreds of charges on each battery, many of them quick charges, it will still drill several 1/2" holes through 1/8" thick steel with a dull reduced shank bit and still have enough power to shoot a heap of 2" screws into CCA decking.. ... Read more

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Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• 1 hour charge time, listen while charging battery
• AM/FM stereo radio
• Protective roll cage and steel grille for durability

Reviews (3)

doesn't work right
The volume control is haywire!Just touch it and the volume goes so loud!But that's the only time I get sound from the left speaker, otherwise it only plays from the right speaker and the left is dead.Not worth a red cent!Don't buy a reconditioned tool.This is the second time this has happened to me with reconditoned tools.I wouldn't give it even one star!

great radio
I really like this radio for the reason that I don't have to keep buying batterys. This thing will play for a long time on my 18 volt battery.

Music to my ears
I've used the Dewalt DW911R radio & battery charger daily for the past couple months, and it has performed great. The radio really works well and tunes in all my stations. The battery charger also is excellant, and causes no interference with radio(a problem I had with other radios) Best of all, the radio can be run using your Dewalt battery, great for roofing, power outages and out boating/fishing. Radio is also built tough. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Compact size and weight, only 3.9 pounds
• DeWalt-built Series 3000 motor delivers 300 in./lbs. of maximum torque
• 3/8" keyless ratcheting chuck
• Dual range VSR and 0-400/0-1,400 rpm

Editorial Review

From the moment you get your hands on it, you'll appreciate thequality of this router. The handles offer total comfort and confidenceas you guide this 11-1/4-pound beauty around. Its soft start means nojerking, even when you start it at its peak speed of 22,000 rpm (itsbottom range is 8,000 rpm). The 15 amp motor is quieter than you'dexpect in a router this size, and the rack-and-pinion depth adjustmentDeWalt is known and loved for comes equipped with a magnified scale anda micro fine-adjustment knob. The plunge mechanism is smooth assilk--better than on routers twice the price--and it would serveperfectly in a table or for freehand work. The 625 comes with 1/2- and1/4-inch collets, and when it's time to change the bit, you'll reallyappreciate the spindle-lock button; it's a big square with a fingerdepression, unlike most other routers that offer either two wrenches towrestle with or a small, sharp spindle-lock pin that leaves a red dentin your finger. Other nice features: one side of the base is roundedand one is flat, and it comes with a dust-extraction adapter. Thispiece of machinery truly is as close to flawless as a router can get.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• 15 amp 3 hp motor
• Variable speed 8000-22000
• Phosphorous bronze bushings for the smoothest plunge

Reviews (1)

SMOOTH MOVE
THE SLIDE RODS ON THIS ROUTER IS SMOOTH UP AND DOWN AND NONE STICKYNESS MAKES THI TOOL A JOY TO OPERATE.THE EASY REACH THUMB SWITCH MAKES FOR A NONE TIRING OPERATION.EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A RECONDITIONED TOOL IT STILL HAS A LIKE NEW WARRENTY.............. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• Powerful 15 amp motor.
• Thickness planer with four-column head lock that secures cutterhead
• Extra long infeed and outfeed tables provide 33" of material support

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• Bevels 45 degree left or right with ability to bevel to 48 degrees
• Electric brake
• Miters to 50 degrees to the left and 60 degrees to the right

Reviews (4)

This saw is not for wimpy Guys.
Great saw !!!!!! the dust bag doesn't work very well but real Carpenters really don't care about that, because if your afraid of getting a little saw dust on you then you shouldn't be cutting the wood in the first place! It's how accurate the saw is not if the dust bag works that makes the saw great.....the next thing you know some wimpy guy might need a laser light on it instead of eyeballing the cut.....what a waste of good wood that would be.

Smooth As Silk
This has to be absolutely the smoothest running and operating saw I have ever used. Easy operation,and the pull handle with the operating switch fits my hand perfectly for easy operation,and pull-down.this is a precision instrument,that has the feel and looks,of the fine saw that is is.Access of the bevel release is somewhat cumbersome,but this is trivial unless you are doing but alot of various beveled cuts , which is no problem for me.the blade guardoperates smoothly , which I found to be a frequent problem withsome other saws of this type.Pulling down the blade arm is very smooth and easy,with hardly any effort or awkwardness. do yourself a favor, RUN, and purchase a model # 708 Dewalt DB compound Mitre Saw

DW708 slide saw
I recently worked on a log home were we used this type of saw. It was a real work horse of the project right from the start all the way till the end.The bevels and miter cuts were very accuarte
settings were very easy to use. This saw out performed other brands that i have used in the construction trade.It easily handled cuts on rafter truss,s,8"9"&10"pine logs full&half log anything that you could feed it. Does a wonderful job not one bit of problem.Combine this with a good work table it sped up the production 10 fold when you have to make alot of cuts. ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• 3-speed all metal transmission, VSR 1-450/0-1,400/0-2,000 rpm
• DeWalt-built high-torque motor delivers 450 in./lbs. of torque
• 1/2-inch ratcheting chuck with automatic spindle lock
• Anti-slip comfort grip

Features

• Factory reconditioned to perform like new! Limit 1 per order.
• 6.2 amp motor
• Helical-cut steel, heat-treated gears for smooth operation
• High torque for deck building and drywall
• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center

Reviews (3)

works great
I had better luck than the reviewer above.Mine works great, clutch and all.The only reason I gave it 4 stars is that I would have prefered a metal front part of the driver as opposed to plastic.I'm not a contractor, so this probably will not make a difference to me.

Reconditioned?Re-sold defective, that's all
I thought reconditioned meant good as new, but not in this case.The drill I got looks like it hasn't really been used, but had enough faint marks on it to make me think it had been handled before, maybe used a bit.Long enough that the previous owner discovered it was defective and returned it.Well, as soon as I turned it on, I found that the clutch does not work properly (always engaged, in rare moments it works right).Then I also found that the mechanism for holding the screw bit in is messed up as well, it's very hard to replace a bit after one is taken out (which requires pliers by the way, at least on this unit).Terrible quality control, I don't believe this was "reconditioned", just put back in a box after a customer return and resold without testing.The problems with this drill are obvious and it should never have been shipped out this way.Also I noticed about this drill is that it consumes a huge amount of power when starting up, way more than the rated 7 amps.I don't have a measurement but from the way the lights on the same circuit dim down, I'm guessing it draws about 20 or more amps for the first 1/2 second or so.Good and strong motor, I guess, goes with that territory.I might give a high rating for the drill if it worked.This gets 1 star as a reconditioned item.

Good Product
Nicely balanced, plenty of power, and comfortable and a great price. If you are doing strictly drywall you may prefer the DW251R (0-4000 rpms) vrs the DW257R (0-2500 rpms). ... Read more

Features

• One-year warranty through the Dewalt factory or an authorized service center
• Cuts up to 6" base vertically at left and right 45-degree miters
• Double bevel allows you to flip the saw, not the material
• 11 positive miter stops for quick setting to most common angles
• Tall sliding fence supports up to 6-5/8" crown molding vertically nested