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It has unstoppable power and torque. Hitachi KC18DBL 4-Tool Lithium-Ion Combo KitI did a lot of research on cordless combo kits. I have had this kit for over a month and have put it through it's paces. This is absolutely the best kit for the money with a unbeatable five year warranty. It's that simple.
I was extremely pleased how fast this tool kit arrived after I ordered it. My only complaint is that the canvass bag that was included had a zipper that is in need of repair because it wasn't attached correctly to the bag. There was no better price on the web and this kit rated the highest on Consumer Reports (.org) so I am confident that this kit will serve me well and dutifully. I haven't had a chance to break the set in but all of the tools and batteries were fine in working order. This is a minor problem and I don't consider it to be significant enough to even warrant less than a five star review. I am very excited.
what a steal and i get the same drill. Even the lantern that comes with the kit is handy, never thought i would say that, but it does the job i need it to do. For the money and waranty(5 YEARS, compared to 1 like most others) you cant ask for more.I shopped at lowes and was just looking for a quality drill and it started with just looking for a basic 18v drill, the lowes guy sold me on the 18v hitachi there, and it was 189.99. so for another 43 dollars i got that and more. The bag for all the tools is a good one as well, and this comes from a guy who loves to have hard cases for his cordless tools, but has pleanty of room for all your tools and the charger too. so i didnt buy it that nite, i came home started looking at hitachi's website and found this one, this kit came with the same stuff except it was lithium ion batteries and had the cordless hammer drill with in class leading 570 in/lbs of torque (about 60 ft/lbs for those who need to know). the sawzall is just a sturdy, cuts through ANYTHING.
quick charger that works like a champ too, a bit noisy cause of the cooling fan that is built in but keeps you in business. so i started looking at the combo kits there and saw that they had one for 299.99 so i thought for another 110 bux i can get a circular saw and sawzall and light. The batteries are strong when they get weak it will just shut off, saving the electric motors of all the tools, GREAT FEATURE, instead of most typical tools just lags its way down till it has nothing left, thats hard on the brushes and will burn a motor up quick. that same drill costs 299.99 at lowes by itself. The 2 saws are PHENOMENAL TOO, i never thought i would like a cordless circular saw, but i have been redoing some sub floors lately and that thing has no problem ripping 3/4 inch plywood all day long. Only wish for all the stuff u get would like to have 1 more battery added. BUY THIS KIT, ITS WORTH IT.
I have used the drill extensively, the saws occasionally, and the light has been very handy when working under the hood of my car. You'll be hard pressed to find more for your money.Update: After another year of use, the kit is still running strong. Well, I was hoping to justify the purchase of the latest and greatest corded circular saw, so I put my cordless to the test. I assumed that it was a cordless circular saw and would not be able to handle anything more than light duty work. It's just awkward to hang a drill from your belt. They are all so well balanced and comfortable to hold.
For a long time, I was partial to Dewalt, which has its own merits, but the Hitachi is easier on the hand when working a long day with the drill. The chuck also seems to be very well made, comparable to the Dewalts I have used over the years.The belt clip is little more than a marketing tool. I've had the kit for a year now and not a single problem. I doubled up the 3/4" oak plywood I was cutting and really thought I could bog the saw down. Cordless saws are good to have when you need them, but you'll be happier with a corded saw every time for continuous or heavy duty work.This kit gets 5 stars for the overall value. My initial review did not give the circular saw the credit it deserved. To my surprise, the saw didn't bog down at all.
The light on the belt clip was a pleasant surprise though. I can run the tools for a VERY long time between charges and the charger replenishes the batteries quickly.Probably my biggest draw to Hitachi tools is the comfort. I used the saw exclusively for my oak plywood cuts in building a cabinet for the garage. If you want the drill at your side, a tool belt with a drill holder is the way to go, as it will be positioned much more conveniently. At first it seemed worthless, but once I tried it in the dark, I was glad it was there.I haven't put the saws through anything more than light duty work, so I can't comment on their limits. After many cuts and positioning and repositioning my guides many times, I cut a corner to make the job go faster. I'm as pleased as ever with my Hitachi cordless tool purchase.
The keyless blade system is excellent. The softer rubber is also very easy on the hands, especially without gloves. The design helps reduce weight and along with the LI-Ion batteries, these tools are very manageable.Hammer Drill - DV18DL - I'm impressed with the power of this drill. Very nice weight on this, not too heavy. The saw never bogged down or hesitated. Also the four speed ranges of this drill allows me to select the optimal range for the work.
It has a lot of pockets inside the bag as well. I wanted to give this a great review out of the box, but I forced myself to try each tool first. Hitachi uses a liberal amount of soft touch rubber in their tools. The saw never hesitated even in the 3" green trunk of the bush. The charger has a cooling fan that comes on autmatically when charging the battery. They confirmed my expectations and are high quality and very well powered. Overall I am extremely satisfied with the quality and performance of these tools. Another great tool.Light - A nice flourescent light.
It's only a 6-1/2" blade, which is a good size I suppose for cordless saws, and I really didn't have any trouble working with it. I cut through some wet wood and cut up an old bush that I needed to fit into the yard bin. It has a nice LED light that can be adjusted to shine on the work and also serves as a belt clip. Performance was again excellent. I'm used to big heavy saws so this was really nice to use.
The torque adjustment is simple, and combined with the keyless chuck, the whole front end is very well built and sturdy. I'm going to have these tools a long long time. Great tool.Reciprocating Saw - CR18DL - I gave this the most work. The blade did not shake loose or damage. I ran the saw both very stable (stabilized on the wood surface) and with the blade floating and the tree (and saw) vibrating like crazy. I had a Ryobi cordless drill and this one is a quantum leap over what I used to have.Circular Saw - C18DL - I test ran this on some fir 2x4s.
It comes with a really nice blade. The cool thing with the light is the handle and hanging system. As a bundle, I think this is a fantastic kit of tools. The speed control is really nice and you can have a soft touch control. The front boot is also from a thick, but soft rubber so I always felt in control of the cut. The light can be stood on end for the floor or hung from the ceiling.
The kit also comes with a heavy duty bag that can hold all the tools, charger, and my own accessories blades and bits, with room to spare. It also comes with a light that shines in front of the blade, which in the pacific northwest is nice since winter days aren't really that light. It's not too soft or compliant, but on all tools I'm able to shift hand position without fear of losing grip. This light will definately be nice when working under the house.Accessories - The kit comes with two batteries and a charger. I ran it through the wood, ripped a bit, and also tried plunge cuts. Features I enjoy are the soft rubber stability grip and the blade lock.
Gives off a fair amount of light.
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