DEWALT D21008K Heavy-Duty 6 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill Kit with Keyless Chuck | 
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| Brand: DeWalt
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $117.59
Buy New: $59.99
You Save: $57.60 (49%)
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Rating:  43 reviews
Sales Rank: 4694
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.7
Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 11.8 x 4.6
MPN: D21008K
Model: D21008K
UPC: 028877386270
EAN: 0028877386270
ASIN: B00006JSPI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 6 amp motor provides more power than any unit in its class | | • | 3/8-inch ratcheting keyless chuck loosens and tightens by hand for greater bit retention | | • | All-ball-bearing construction means longer tool life | | • | 0-2,500 rpm with single gear reduction | | • | Built-in two-way bubble level ensures accurate vertical and horizontal holes |
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Product Description
3/8" Heavy Duty VSR Drill, Ratcheting Keyless Chuck Offers Greater Bit Retention, 6A Motor, All Ball Bearing Construction Provides Greater Durability & Longer Life, Contoured Textured Handle Provides Better Gripping Surface & Reduces Fatigue.
Amazon.com Review
Keyless chucks can sometimes be a mixed blessing. On the one hand, bit changes are quicker and more convenient, but bit slippage can also be an issue at times. That's not the case with the DeWalt heavy-duty 3/8-inch VSR drill kit with keyless chuck. DeWalt has equipped this tool with a two-sleeve ratcheting chuck that locks shut and holds bits firmly in place. The drill weighs just 3.5 pounds but can power its way through metal, wood and masonry, with bit capacities of 3/8 inches, one inch and 1/2 inch respectively. A 6 amp motor delivers powerful torque and speeds of 0-2,500 rpm, while an advanced brush system automatically stops the tool when the brushes wear out, preventing serious motor damage. The drill is comfortable to hold and comes with a built-in bubble level that lets you know your holes are straight and true. All in all, a very solid performer.--Carl Thress
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| Customer Reviews: Read 38 more reviews...
 The DeWalt D21008K is great for drilling and screwing June 4, 2008
Rdrunr (Arizona)
I almost did not buy this because of the negative comments about not being able to use this for screwing. To the contrary, by using two fingers on the trigger it is very easy to control the speed for work with screws or for slow drilling. I have used it on several projects for screwing or removing screws. I love this product.
Worth Buying April 7, 2008
Ray S (Wilmington, De USA)
A good buy. Has more power than I anticipated, with little or no vibration. A bit heavier than I thought it would be, but OK. Does not come with drill bits, so I subtracted 1 star.
Fantastic tool for some operations February 29, 2008
Newbie Woodworker (Baltimore, MD)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Being my first power tool, I have put this drill through its paces to stunning success. This drill has done duty as the main household drill, a contractors drill driving lag screws 12 hours a day for several weeks, and now, it serves as a powerful tool in my wood shop.
This tool is tough. Its been dropped down stairs, on concrete and asphalt, from tops of ladders, its been banged around, beaten up, and never once, has it ever missed a beat. I swear I could run my car over this thing, and still not break it. This tool will last you for a very long time no matter the paces you put it through. Its powerful enough to handle almost any job you could ever ask it to do, and it wont even break a sweat doing it. The ratcheting chuck will hold any drill bit tight from 1/16" to 3/8" without any slippage. It powers through wood, masonry, and concrete. Shoot, if this drill were a person, it'd be Goliath in a David sized package.
This tool does have some problems associated with it. This Drill is meant for drilling, and driving, but not much else. There is no such thing as slow and steady with this drill, its either stop or go at 2500 rmp's. This drill is great for those people who feel close counts, but for those who feel the need for precision, this drill is not for you. It is all but impossible to drive #4, #6, and #8 wood screws without either stripping the daylights out of them, or torqueing the heads right off. As for noise level, Dragracers aren't known to be quite, and neither is this drill.
All and all, this drill has all of the power you could ever ask in a drill. The lack of a variable speed function severely limits the drills versatility forcing it to be a specialized piece of equipment in your shop. Given the chance to purchase this drill or another drill, I'd still purchase this one.
Satisfied Customer February 18, 2008
J. Brien (Monson, MA)
I am very pleased with the quality and performance of the drill. The variable speed trigger is sensitive when using at a very low speed, but with practice one quickly becomes adapt at this. I really like the 2 way level feature for maintaining straight drilling rather then just guessing.
The case is a nice item for storing when not in use or for transporting to job site.
 DeWalt drill February 14, 2008
D. Berg (San Diego, CA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Powerful drill with easy to use, good-gripping chuck. Bubble level in handle helps to drill vertical or horizontal holes. Speed control is easy to use. The one I got is a bit wobbly, the chuck center isn't quite in-line with the motor or shaft center; so when I use a long bit, the whole unit wobbles quite a lot. I've broken a few bits because of this.
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