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With only one opportunity to use the product I am very happy with its performance. All of my other portable Dewalt tools are cased. If I had a improvement suggestion, I would say the product should be available with its own case.
It's definitely the best tool for the job of drilling small holes in concrete. Only complaint I have is it did not come w/a case. Be sure to use the right bit size though. Was powerful easy to handle and drilled nice neat holes very quickly. We purchased this drill to hang some metal shelving and a metal closet kit in the unfinished part of our basement.
I used a bit that was a little too small (and yes, it was on the drill setting) and ended up stripping screws in one trigger pull LOL. It really did the job and I'm very pleased w/it. I really like the fact it doubles as a regular drill so didn't end up being one of those tools you use only once. Funny reading some other brand reviews as folks complain about the flimsy cases, hey, at least you got one. If my cordless drill battery dies or I need more juice I can use this drill instead (ok, so I use it regardless now).
Bought this hammer drill specifically for the job. Oh ya, did I mention this happened on Friday at 4:30 PM. If so, I'll amend my review. I've always sworn by the Dewalt brand, until now. Hopefully this is a fluke and the replacement Amazon is sending will be OK.
I needed to drill ten holes in my floor. I managed to get eight and a half holes drilled and then the drill died. The motor worked but chuck didn't turn. I had to drive twenty miles to the tool rental place to rent a hammer drill to finish the job.
I have used it and to my amazement I drilled a 3/16 X 2 1/2 inch hole in poured concrete w/rocks in about 10 seconds. I needed it to strap my basement walls for insulation. Now that I have my major project done I wouldn't have much use for a hammer drill other than an occasional hole in concrete but I can also use this for a general purpose drill when I need more power than my cordless gives me as this drill provides two options , hammer drill or with the flip of a switch , regular drill. I'm writing this review for those who have a hard time trying to decide on a drill as I did. Well here's my opinion of the DeWalt DW511 hammer drill. For what it's worth , I searched and researched for about two weeks before I listed my priorities and decided on this drill. This seems to be a great drill and is light in weight , less than four pounds, I wouldn't want a big heavy drill for general work around the house. The price is good and the warranty is longer than most.
People sometimes write reviews only because they either love the product or absolutely hate it. I knew that after this job it would become my corded general purpose drill to use when I needed the power. I think I made a good choice for my needs. The major factor on chooseing this drill was it's amps and mostly the weight.
now, onto the drill itself. this goes with all the major brands on the market. the trigger is fine but the switches (hammer on/off control + forward/reverse controls) seem a bit flimsy to me. and this fits the bill quite well. when shopping, also take a look at what milwaukee offers. throw on the side grip for tougher jobs and you're set. has a nice metal chuck that can be secured with a key for tougher jobs or without for quick rips through wood. for fun, i started punching holes with a 1/4" bit through concrete and i was able to drive it through 2" in a cautious 30 seconds.
you can easily control it with one hand for simpler jobs. gripes. but if you're like me and take on fairly big home/car/hobby projects, this is a good choice. not just a high-torque, low-rpm concrete punching machine or a low-torque, high-rpm driver, polisher, etc.
i drilled through both today like a hot knife through buttah. this is my first refurb experience with dewalt and i'm quite pleased. similarly as with another reviewer, i was looking for one drill. first off, it's lightweight. the vsr is more responsive than i expected. end: this is a good drill for a good range of tasks, too pricey for just driving screws and holes through wood and maybe a little bit too weak for punching holes through concrete every day.
next week, i take on some steel rivets on the ball joints on my car, so maybe i'll update. i picked this up as a refurb for just a little over 50 clams, but i can't seem to tell the difference between new. casing is a good thick plastic and wiring is thick; both seem plenty durable. they're a legend in the drilling world. the hammer action adds a nice little punch; if you're looking for some serious hammering and hole punching, this might prove to be a little on the weak side, but it's more than enough to drive through concrete and sheet metal.
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