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As part of a recent rennovation project I managed to break my old drill and needed to quickly replace it with something of high quality to finish the job. I wanted to make sure that the drill I bought was able to do everything I needed it to and would stand the test of time. I carried out quite a bit of research online and ended up finding the Dewalt DC729KA Cordless Drill Driver popping up time and time again. I decided to look into this model a little further and here is what I found.
What does the manufacturer say about their drill?
Dewalt state the the DC729KA is powerful and ideal for drilling and screwdriving applications. It features a compact and lightweight design making it ideal for prolonged use along with storage. Dewalts has trademarked the term ‘Guranteed Tough’ which hints at their tools being well built and durable. They gurantee it!
Features of the Dewalt DC729KA Cordless Drill
That’s just what I need!
A very good feature of the Dewalt DC729KA Cordless Drill is the ability to charge it in 1 hour. That means that should it run out of power when in use you are not going to be left hanging around waiting for the battery to come back to life. Dewalt have taken that a step further with this drill and provide you with two batteries meaning you can charge one while using the other. Even better!
While I am on the topic of the batteries…
As I mentioned above the drill comes with 2 battery packs. They are 18v 1.3 Ah NiCD cells. There are advantages to having NiCD batteries which I will list below:
- They are very difficult to damage and are able to survive long periods of deep discharge where other types of batteries would fail.
- NiCD batteries typically allow for an increased number of charge / discharge cycles meaning that they need to be replaced less often.
- They are smaller and lighter than other types of batteries with the same level of output. This contributes to the low total weight of the drill.
- NiCD will retain their charge capacity even under the heavy drain when powering your drill. Again this means that they need to be replaced less often.
What do you mean? I am not a control freak!
The Dewalt DC729KA features 17 stage torque control. This means that you are able to precisely select the level of torque depending on the type of hole being drilled. You can set the torque low to turn a smaller drill bit and then swap the torque to high to easily to turn larger drill bits. When you combine this with the two speed motor and variable speed trigger on the drill you are left with a drill that will rarely not be able to tackle the job at hand.
Do I look big in this?
The drill weighs only 2kg. This is achieved without compromising the build quality. As the Dewalt DC729KA has such a low weight it makes it possible to use the drill for prolonged periods of time without fatigue. You will find yourself finishing tasks more quickly as you take less rest between operations.
Does it come with a warranty?
Dewalt offer a comprehensive warranty with all their tools. The DC729KA comes with a 1 year free service contract that means Dewalt will replace any parts that become worn from normal use. In addition to this you are given a 3 year warranty that covers any faults or defects caused by the manufacture of the tool. To sum up you are basically covered from 3 years from the date of purchase for all things excluding normal wear and tear or abuse of the power tool.
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Technical Details
Voltage: 18 volts
Keyless chuck: 10 mm
Battery: NiCd 1.3 Ah
Power output: 350 watts
No load speed: 0-400 / 0-1400 rpm
Maximum torque: 40 Nm
Maximum drilling capacity (wood): 38 mm
Maximum drilling capacity (metal): 10 mm
Weight: 2 kg
Length: 218 mm
Height: 229 mm
What are others saying?
“The Dewalt’s power is extrordinary. The extra weight of the drill makes it feel like you are holding somthiing made of metal not plastic.”
“Seriously, if you are looking for a drill for DIY this is it. End of story.”
“If you want a quality cordless drill I whole heartedly reccomend this one – An absolute bargain at this price.”
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How much is the Dewalt DC729KA Cordless Drill?
For a drill of this quality it would be a bargain at the retail price of £400+. Having shopped around I managed to find the drill on Amazon fluctuating between £125 + £135. A quick trip to their site will give you an up to date price as it changes regularly with different promotions.