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Written By:
Anonymous
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Customer Review
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| "Very solid and powerful combo" |
Date: 9/10/2007 |
"I got this combo pack (Dewalt DC2PAKSA) for fathers day and have been very pleased with the quality and performance of both tools.
As a homeowner with a perpetual queue of small and medium sized projects, I often end up putting some of them off because of the hassle dealing with multiple tools and the associated power cords. This is especially true for outdoor projects when I have to run a long extension cord. As a result, I used to loathe most of the work just for this reason.
The convenience of cordless power tools is alluring, but most people hate to pay 6 to 7 times the cost of corded tools unless there is a very good reason, and the prospect of weak tools or short-lived batteries is cause for caution. Having used both tools on a handful of projects, I can say the extra cost has been very much worth it to me.
The ergonomics of both tools is very good. The controls, knobs, handles, and grips are all in logical places, and the fit is very good even for smallish hands such as mine. Even when operating the drill single-handed in low gear, the torque is manageable because it is so well balanced. The circular saw is as well, since your wrist is at a comfortable angle with respect to the work being cut.
For power and battery longevity, I am very satisfied. For one outdoor project, the drill petered out after about 2 hours, so I swapped in the other battery pack, put the dead one on the charger, and resumed work. The charging battery quickly got recharged within about 20 minutes, and I lost no time. Also, regarding the circular saw, I was concerned that it would not have enough power, but after cutting the ends off about 30 2x4's, I was no longer concerned about power or battery life with the saw.
The only gripe I have is the weight of the drill: it is quite heavy, especially when using it single-handed or above shoulder height. This might not be much of a factor for burly guys, but I have a body build for band, so it's a lesson in endurance for me.
So in conclusion, if you're looking for a quality set of powerful and solid tools, I suggest this combo. These are probably the 2 most commonly-used power tools for most homeowners, so buying the set is logical. I am certain most people will enjoy the freedom and efficiency of not being tethered to a cord."
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