dewalt cordless drill beta

amakarevic · 06-26-2008, 10:54 AM

i currently own a DC720 and it is really weak. can barely drill a regular bit hole through a 2x lumber but it takes forever to do it with a speedbore.

i was wondering how much better the 920 (XRP) is ? it sure looks more heavy-duty, metal chuck and all that. but the power metrics on the dewalt site compared only 410 for 720 vs 480 for 920 - i need more than 20% stronger.

dstill · 06-29-2008, 04:29 PM

makita.

mannop125 · 06-30-2008, 09:53 AM

Before you go buy a new drill are you sure your batteries are just not old where they do not hold a full charge? The 920 is more expensive than getting 2 new batteries.

The 920 is a great drill I have had lots of luck with it. Goes through just about anything with a full battery.

As the guy above me said Makita is also a great drill.

jimmy21 · 07-03-2008, 02:36 PM

every electrical contractor ive worked for uses 18 volt xrp drills from dewalt. They are great drills. I think there are better values out there. But if your sparing no expense, dewalt is a great drill. It sounds like either your batteries are shot, or you are overworking your drill and burned the motor up

06-26-2008, 10:54 AM	#1
amakarevic Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2,083	dewalt cordless drill beta i currently own a DC720 and it is really weak. can barely drill a regular bit hole through a 2x lumber but it takes forever to do it with a speedbore. i was wondering how much better the 920 (XRP) is ? it sure looks more heavy-duty, metal chuck and all that. but the power metrics on the dewalt site compared only 410 for 720 vs 480 for 920 - i need more than 20% stronger.

06-29-2008, 04:29 PM	#2
dstill Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 5	dewalt cordless drill beta makita.

06-30-2008, 09:53 AM	#3
mannop125 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 2	dewalt cordless drill beta Before you go buy a new drill are you sure your batteries are just not old where they do not hold a full charge? The 920 is more expensive than getting 2 new batteries. The 920 is a great drill I have had lots of luck with it. Goes through just about anything with a full battery. As the guy above me said Makita is also a great drill.

07-03-2008, 02:36 PM	#4
jimmy21 liscenced electrician Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Oregon coast Posts: 945	dewalt cordless drill beta every electrical contractor ive worked for uses 18 volt xrp drills from dewalt. They are great drills. I think there are better values out there. But if your sparing no expense, dewalt is a great drill. It sounds like either your batteries are shot, or you are overworking your drill and burned the motor up

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