Update: Nearly 4 years in, a lot of heavy DIY jobs done, and this drill runs like day one.
Very pleased.
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Excellent design, materials, and fabrication.
Although quite substantial, the weight is significantly lower than my previous Tacklife 850W drill.
It is also remarkably compact, being easily a third smaller by volume.
- Regular and hammer-drill action.
- Excellent variable-speed trigger, with reliable slow start, and smooth acceleration.
- Recessed trigger-lock.
- Surprisingly quiet for such a powerful (701W) drill.
- Extremely sturdy, and well finished.
- A really nice case, made from hard-wearing plastic, much like a hard rubber, so it won't chip or split.
- An extra handle, that fits more easily than others I have tried.
- Cleverly, the handle also functions as a depth gauge; the supplied rod tightens with the handle.
- The chuck-key has a longer lever than most, and so is more comfortable when tightening hard.
- Where the handle meets the cable, there is the usual chuck-key holder.
- A (detachable) rubber loop on the cable can hold the chuck-key, allowing use without removal.
- The cable is unusually long (4m), and still fits nicely into the case.
Note: I should say that although this drill is rated as having a lower maximum (701W) than my previous drill (850W), but I have not noticed any reduction in delivered power. Perhaps the motor on this drill is simply more efficient.
Note: The trigger does not have the familiar speed-locking screw that limits the top-speed. I have, however, so far found this unnecessary, as the control provided by the trigger on this drill is so accurate and well-graded.
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I must emphasise that all of the elements (drill body, chuck, handle, depth-gauge rod, cable, plug, and case) are unusually well finished. The case especially was a surprise. Even though injection-moulded, the case fits together properly, and mine was almost entirely without rough edges or excess plastic.
** Though pricey, I recommend spending the extra, since this drill is simply in a different league to the c.£50 alternatives. **
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Bought at £75.00 with free Prime delivery.
Item was delivered on-time, as-described, and suitably packaged.
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
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| Part Number | DWD024KS |
| Product Dimensions | 31.89 x 13.03 x 12.8 cm; 3.2 kg |
| Item model number | DEWD024K |
| Size | 230 volt |
| Colour | Yellow/Black |
| Style | Yellow/Black |
| Material | Rubber |
| Pattern | Single |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Voltage | 110 Volts |
| Wattage | 701 watts |
| Maximum power | 701 Watts |
| Torque | 50 Newton Meters |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Plug format | G - 3 pin British |
| Special Features | Variable Speed |
| Included Components | D024K 13mm Percussion Drill 701W 240V |
| Batteries included? | No |
| Batteries Required? | No |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery description | Not Included |
| Item Weight | 3.2 kg |
