Hitachi DS12DVF3 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

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I needed a battery for my Makita but the price was as much as this drill. Plenty of power and lightweight. So, I retired my 25 year old Makita and bought this one. Turned out to be a good match.

The price was right on this combo as a special value from Amazon and it was too good to pass up. I purchased this Hitachi drill combo because I already had one just like it. It performs perfectly and is the right size and has the power for the projects I do. You won't be disappointed. The batteries have a long life, I'vs had the first one for about five years and it is still as strong as the day I bought it.

Hello Amazon. Home Depot and Lowe's are now matching or selling many of your items cheaper. They had it on sale for $59. In my opinion, if their price is not at least 60% off, it is not a good deal and you can find it cheaper somewhere else. You might be able to grab something, on occasion, but that's about it. Ok drill for puttering around the house and that's about it.

I love Amazon and have purchased many hand and power tools over the years from them but this purchase was from Lowe's. I check the power tool prices on Amazon, nightly, but it appears there are no deals to be had anymore there. Check your local prices before you buy. Yeah. I purchased it because my 12-volt Pany's batteries were dying. This is more of a review for Amazon than the Hitachi drill as you can tell.

Comments are welcome. I love shopping there, but for some reason, the prices aren't competitive anymore.

I am very pleased with this kit. Overall, well worth the price. The smaller size of the drill is particularly handy and yet is has plenty of power for the jobs I have used it for. The light was very useful during a recent power failure.

A spare can quite often be 1200 feet below and the effort needed to achieve work position necessitates the minimum load during tower acsention. I take care of my tools exceptionally well; I don't drop them, mistreat them or abuse them. Anything impacted by the falling battery is subject to injury or damage. The broken tabs allow the battery to fall loose from the tool endangering anyone or anything beneath the work area, be it 3 feet or 1200 feet. I work on Microwave Stations. The problem with Hitachi drill is the way the battery is locked in the place. The tool works very well and is comfortable but be cautious. Two very small tabs along side the batteries break very easy during insertion.