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The circular saw has cut through anything I have put in front of it from 2x4s to pressure treated lumber to landscaping timbers and 3/4" plywood. I would not hesitate to recommend this product to anyone I know. I should mention up front that I bought these tools to have a reliable set of tools to work with on projects around the house, so they will not see the amount of wear and tear they would if they were purchased by a contractor. I purchased this set on the recommendation of a friend. I shudder to think what conditions the tools may have been in without the hard case; UPS was not very kind to the package, thankfully nothing was damaged. I cannot comment about the hammer function as I have yet to have an occasion to use it, but if it is anything like the 14.4 volts DeWalts I have used in the past I am sure it will go through concrete like butter.The reciprocating saw has done everything I have asked it to (as long as I had the right blade). It is light weight enough to handle easily and for long periods of time.
a soft-sided carrying case." Thankfully this is not the case it comes with the hard plastic case pictured on the page. If it works half as well as the rest of the tools I am sure I will be happy with it the first time I have to work under the sink, in the attic, under the house or after sundown.One correction to make to the product description, it states "the four-piece combo kit comes with.
The drill has plenty of power to drive screws or drill holes, including into pressure treated lumber. It is lightweight enough to work with in just about any position you might find yourself needing to make a cut.I have not yet had a chance to test out the the light included in this combo kit.
Hence my opinion is based upon what I use them for. The cutting is quick and smooth.
I was also happy with how quickly it was delivered after I placed the order. So far I have found the battery life to be very good, with two batteries anytime that I have needed a second battery it has been fully charged, though most of the time I can do multiple projects on one battery.
From tree trimming, to cutting wire shelving, to minor demolition it has worked flawlessly.
The drill gets used pretty much daily, and I've never had a problem with it. Hold on tight -- this thing has some torque to it.Lastly, there is the flashlight. This should go without saying, but to set realistic expectations, battery-operated tools simply can't perform at the level of (or for the duration of) their corded counterparts.That being said, the kit does come with a quick charger (about 2 hours for a full charge) and a second battery, so you can tackle large jobs without long charging interruptions. I've put aggressive blades on it, and pruned 3" branches off my maple trees. I bought this set a couple of years ago, and use all of the tools regularly.
Overall, I gotta give this 5 stars; I would be mechanically helpless without this set. The carrying case is pretty much your average run of the mill blow-mold plastic box, but it does make a great storage container. I've also chopped through some pretty thick stainless steel lag bolts with the hack saw blades. to accommodate odd-angle lighting. The circular saw slices its way through boards as swiftly and eagerly as my 120V Craftsman saw -- of course it won't tackle that many without changing the battery, but you knew that already.The reciprocating saw is one of my favorites too. It is very convenient, adequately bright, sits upright on its own base (which is the battery), and can wrap around pipes, etc. It also has 2 speeds for greater versatility and control. Strangely, I find that I use that thing more and more.
The first and foremost bit of advice is this: don't compare these to corded tools. When I purchased this kit, I thought I would never use it. Well, maybe not, but I sure would miss it. It's got plenty of power, and the clutch comes in handy when screwing into delicate items. The fact that it is cordless makes it irreplaceable in certain circumstances.
We have used DeWalt tools for some time. The tools in this kit are very good.
He has other Dewalt products, but these are just outstanding. My husband was so thrilled with this kit-he is such a tool nut and couldn't be happier with this kit. He's been showing everyone and can't wait to start using the tools for all of his projects.
Also superb service from Amazon who I find to be more than competitive. I have always used DeWalt tools in the UK and find them to be the best portable tools on the market. So when I came to live in the USA one of the first items I bought was this Combo Kit and am highly satisfied.
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