DeWalt Quick Release Nylon Work Belt

Advantages: Solid work horse, many applications, bright yellow
Disadvantages: Extra or replacement batteries can get pricey.

...in my Makita screw gun, so I was NOT going to spend another dime on Makita. Since then, MANY companies are making quality cordless power tools. I must say, that in my lines of work (film business and home construction) I have used almost every version and most voltages of screw guns and circular saws. My loyalty to DeWalt has diminished over the years. This is ONLY because of the quality of their batteries. Please see the end of this review for my cordless power tool suggestions. What's in the plastic case: DW995 18 volt drill/driver, DW936 circular trim saw, a 110 volt multi-voltage charger, a few screw bits and manuals for both tools. The Drill driver: With it's trademark eye-catching color scheme of black & yellow, the DeWalt "screw guns" stand out from the rest. The 18 volt gun is a bit heavy, but unless you're working below your... Read review

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Advantages: Reliable, easy to use, quick recharge, two speed, 13mm keyless chuck, forward/reverse facility, many different torque settings. Meant for Industrial use.
Disadvantages: Heavy, but well balanced, can cause wrist ache if used a lot.

...DeWalt are a company more associated with the professional or industrial side of the tools market. I recently started work as a Cabinet Maker and needed a reliable, heavy duty and long lasting cordless drill/screwdriver. My boss advised me to buy a DeWalt drill as it would hopefully be a long lasting and heavy duty drill. I went ahead with it and followed his advice and bought a DeWalt DW914K2 14.4 Volt Cordless Drill/Screwdriver. This drill costs approximately £253 (including VAT). This seems a lot compared to drills you may see in cotalogues and many tool shops, but they tend to be the DIY drills for light use. The 14.4V drill appears big and bulky, and although it is fairly heavy at 2.1kg it is well balanced unlike many drills. You can easily line up the drill to drill a straight and accurate hole, asit is fairly square on the top... Read review

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Advantages: Heavy Duty yet compact design, perfect features for a drill.
Disadvantages: Price, but you pay for quality.

...Iv'e had this combination hammer and driver drill for rougly 2 years now, I use this drill for mainly work purposes as I am a professional joiner and set builder so I need a drill that promises to just keep on working at any task I need it for. Drilling concrete, putting hinges on or simple driveing screws into joints this drill delievers the best results I have experienced while using a combi drill. Alswell as a few hours a day at work usage sometimes I require this for D.I.Y. purposes and it doesnt fault their either, the small compact design is perfect for any job yet it still packs enough punch to get any job you need done professionally. I suggest buying the 'BARE' pack which is just the drill and no batteries, then buy two/three batteries and a charger sepeerate and you should save yourself a few pounds. I would deffiently suggest... Read review

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