Hitachi DS18DVF3 18-Volt, A lot of bang for the buck
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A lot of bang for the buck
Although the batteries do not seem to last very between charges, there are two of them in the kit along with a quick charger. The specified torque is impressive, but I think that it may be slightly exaggerated. The ergonomics, weight, and overall dimensions are nearly ideal. The box and Hitachi website indicate a 5-year warranty, but the warranty card itself indicates only a one-year warranty. The chuck is pretty cheap, and the trigger doesn’t seem very well-made. The design of the carrying case leaves a lot to be desired. All in all, after about 6 weeks, it appears to be a good drill for light to moderate homeowner duty. The quality of the drill is probably a cut above other drills available in the $99 price range, but it is certainly not worth the $150 that Lowes now charges. If you are willing to spend $140-$150, you will probably be able to get a Makita mForce or Bosch Compact Tough 14.4V-18V model and be much happier.
Update (2/7/2012): I also found some auctions for this item here.
The featured review for this product, Hitachi DS18DVF3 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit Tools & Hardware, was written by Kirk P. Nellans.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: August 31, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Ronald B. Spivey
July 26th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
Hitachi DS18DVF3 18 volt Cordless Drill Kit
The drill has a great feel to it . Easy to hold. Battery lasts a long time. the flashlight is very good also. The only problem I’m having is with the drill chuck. It doesn’t hold the bits like it should. They fall out quite often.
Kirk P. Nellans
July 27th, 2010 at 5:56 pm
A lot of bang for the buck
Rated 4 stars.
R. Gravenstuk
August 24th, 2010 at 4:16 pm
don’t drop it!
good torque, reasonable battery life for a medium duty drill, charges quickly. the compactness lets it get into spaces many drills won’t reach. down side: cheap plastic housing, doesn’t fit standard holster, attached belt clip won’t hang securely on hammer loop. I dropped mine about six feet and the housing broke completely in two where the handle meets the head. No parts are available yet for this model, so I had to epoxy the housing. If you need a compact drill for the tight places this is a good buy at Lowe’s for $99, just be very careful how you carry it. If you need one to use all day, this isn’t it.
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