Is this a good tool for my husband? He works on light project and repairs. Any other recommendations?
147115
It is! I am a professional and we use 18v and 20v DeWalt tools a LOT! Have not had an issue with either of them. For a non-professional - it would be PERFECT!
147116
Speaking as a husband...absolutely!! Keep in mind though that this doesn't come with a battery, you have to purchase them separately (Unless he has other 18V Dewalt tools).
147117
If he has dewalt battery tools it is a great addition this saw has good power and good battery life I recommend the XRP battery pack for this tool as the bare tool does not come with anything. But will work fine with regular battery pack as well.I work in construction for a living and you cant beat this tool for the price. Its not gonna replace a corded circular saw but can handle small projects. You cant go wrong with dewalt they make great products I own alot of dewalt tools.
1065686
I got the unit for my brother. I have not personally seen it in action. I bought him an impact wrench and he says it works great. He works on several mg cars at the house but is not a professional mechanic. Seems to be working great for his needs.
1217477
i do use this tool a lot, save me money and time , i do use it on type L mostly! I am in HVAC trade never tired it on type M
1970489
How much do you spend on repairs and fuel cells? do the math and see if it make sense for you. There is no ongoing cost for this exept nails and it seems to work pretty good, Im sure it would preform well on solid hardwood (it will go through a formica countertop no problem and into wood below it). It's a semi precision tool and it wont take much abuse, but overall it really has alot more power than i thought it would. I'd say go for it.
114416
My experience with attachments for any tool, they almost never connect 100% correctly or not at all. My advice, spend the money and take the time to purchase the attachment designed for the tool. In the long run you will get longer life and spend less money. Cheers
1252192
I bought this tool to remodel 2 bathroom's, worked great! Not sure you would want to use this tool on a daily basis, but for the price it's great for smaller jobs.
2068936
The tool is awesome and will not regret getting it. It does take a while because you don't want to pull too hard. I let him have breaks. I do twice a day but when all are out, I will check him weekly. Get it
643201
Go with the Craftsman if you can afford it. Craftsman is always a better option.
2151672
i have used it for quick work on a table and it does well. the manual 'suggests' that it is not meant for tables. it does not state NOT for tables sooo. i got this for its portability vs power. i very much enjoy this tool and thats rare. good setup and the brace system that comes with it eliminated alot of hassle. the variable speed is great too. hope this helps.
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To be honest, I would never us B&D; for heady duty jobs. They're pretty much the bottom of the line as far as quality and reliability. Look for Dewalt, Ryobi(that's what I use) or Skil. Home Depot usually has one of them on sale. hope this helps. Charlie
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To be honest, I would never us B&D for heady duty jobs. They're pretty much the bottom of the line as far as quality and reliability. Look for Dewalt, Ryobi(that's what I use) or Skil. Home Depot usually has one of them on sale. hope this helps. Charlie
804460
Sorry. I never checked. However, based on the battery power, I doubt it. I am a "lady" and have found multiple uses for this tool; but I never intended on any heavy-duty use.
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Jose, as a homeowner model I have found it to be fine. You kind of get what you pay for. The table and miter gauge are flimsy but will function. For my purposes it has performed up to my expectations. I have used it to touch up mower blades and quickly sand some of the kids projects. If you are looking for an everyday kind of sander then this model might not be for you. I can't speak for its long term reliability because I haven't used it enough. It will definitely sand away the material though. My son has loved turning small pieces of wood into dust......
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I do find that the smaller size and light weight makes the tasks you mention a lot easier. Especially when you are limited to one hand to use the impact gun for hard to reach places. The led light does come in handy. I also feel like the balance on this impact is great. I too have the big brother so having both fit the bill for a wide range of tasks. I would recommend this tool.
1636898
I'd say the quality/durability may not be up to a Rigid or similar product but certainly a useable tool for the occasional DIY . Packaging was not the best. Blow molded case was rather cheesy and snap locks were both broken but the tool itself should be fine for a home owner.
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Yes, that it what we bought it for ! This is a must have tool. We have used it many many times. One of my husbands favorite tools. In fact we just used it for our ceiling that was 28ft long x 15 wide. We would have struggled big time without it. You will not be wasting your money. I guarantee...
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FOR JOBS AROUND THE HOUSE, HOBBIES AND SUCH. YOU WONT FIND A BETTER TOOL.THE ATTACHMENTS ARE GREAT . EASY TO USE PLENTY OF POWER ..I have all of them and was really amazed at what they could do..The 20 volt batteries are pricey.So may I suggest whe Amozon has the drill on sale at 59.00 buy a second one. For the exstra 15 to 18 $ you get another drill and charger for almost the price of a exstra battery.If your husband is in construction no.he would need a much heavier drill.I never thought MUCH OF BLACK n DECKER TILL THE MATRIX DRILL. I SEE NOW OTHERS ARE TRYING TO COPY.BOTTOM LINE. GREAT BUY ESP.FOR THE MONEY. THE LIGHT DOESNT LOOK LIKE MUCH BUT NOT A DAY GOES BUY I DONT USE MINE.