Product Description
,DEWALT DCX6401 36-Volt Lithium-Ion ,Hitachi KC10DFL 12-Volt Peak 2-Tool Li-Ion Combo Kit , Milwaukee 2492-22 M12 Combo Kit 3/8-Inch Drill Driver & Radio ,Hitachi KC18DDL 18-Volt Li-Ion Impact Driver ,Milwaukee 0928-29 28-Volt Lithium-I Product Description Packed with tools that get their long-lasting power from DEWALT's exclusive NANO phosphate lithium ion batteries, the DCX6401 is ideal for everything from major renovations to carpentry work. This kit comes with four tools: the DC900 36-volt 1/2-inch hammerdrill, the DC300 36-volt circular saw, the DC305 36-volt cordless reciprocating saw, and the DC509 36-volt floodlight. The hammerdrill saves you time and effort with its 1/2-inch chuck that tightens itself, and three-speed, 100 percent metal transmission for consistency and control. Able to smoothly cut through a wide range of materials, the rough-and-tough circular saw has a convenient tool-free keyless clamp, a 7.25-inch carbide tipped blade, and a rip fence that lets you cut at 45 and 90 degrees. With a four-way clamp that accommodates a host of different projects, the reciprocating saw makes flush cutting a snap. Finally, the lightweight floodlight offers eight hours of run-time and a neck you can easily manipulate to shine light exactly where you need it most. The DCX6401 also comes with a one-hour charger, 360 degree side handle, two 36-volt batteries, rip fence, 7.25-inch carbide tipped circular saw blade, reciprocating saw blade and kit box.
This review is from: DEWALT DCX6401 36-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Hammerdrill/Circ/Recip/Floodlight Combo Kit with NANO Technology (Tools & Home Improvement)
This paragraph is background info, you may skip it to get right to my review. To put my review into perspective: I am a student, not a pro. I have built a couple of decks, completed a room renovation, and numerous smaller tasks. That said, I first got interested in do-it-yourself work four years ago while working in a bar my junior year. I was advised by the bar manager (and handyman) to invest in good tools if I want to learn how to build/fix basic things. On his recommendation I bought the Dewalt 18v 4-tool cordless combo kit. This kit is great but there are a couple of negatives: It is hard to use larger diameter hole saws to drill into wood; The circular saw is underpowered and the 6.5 inch blade preventes the use of the variety of blades available in the standard 7 and 7.25 size; NiCad batteries have relatively short lifespan, charge capacity, and have trailing performance as the charge decreases. In other words, you need a corded circular saw and possibly a corded drill depending on the job. When I saw the new 36v kit, I asked myself if I really needed it. I decided that I could get rid of some of my corded tools (and my 18v kit) if this 36 volt kit lived up to it's potential.
Circular Saw:
My favorite part of this combo kit. Weighs a bit more than the 18v, but it's still pretty light. In any case, I like a circular saw to have some weight since it makes it easier to guide. Powerful enough to cut a brick (I used a thin kerf Dewalt diamond blade), it cuts through lumber with ease. Best of all, the saw accepts standard 7.25 inch blades. This gives the user access to the blades not available to users of standard cordless 6.5 inch circular saws. Also, the base plate is pretty good and some users may like the blade positioned on the left. The circular saw is the reason I upgraded to the 36v kit and I'm not disappointed. I'll probably sell my corded before I move to my new apartment.
Reciprocating saw:
Amazing. Feels like I am cutting with a corded Milwaukee 11 amp saw (probably sell that too now). Weighs only .2 lb more than the 18v! The reciprocating saw has always been my favorite tool (it's fun to be destructive) and this one lives up to all of my expectations. I was happy with the 18v, but the 36v brings the game to a new level. The saw never bogs down, the shoe has three positions (good for blade life and setting depth), and there is a horizontal blade clamp for flush cutting (sooooo useful). The only feature lacking is an orbital option (not a huge deal). This saw can do anything a corded can.
Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver:
Powerful enough to do anything a corded can do. While a drill/driver is probably the most used tool, I rarely use the 36v version because it's heavy for extended work. It will benefit anyone purchasing this kit to have a basic 12v drill/driver for extended use. I would like to emphasize this point for homeowners and DIYers because it is frequently the case that one goes into a home store, handles a 6.5 lb. drill/driver and thinks, "hey, this isn't bad." Unfortunately, having that weight in your hands for more than a few moments may bring about fatigue which not only makes working difficult, but dangerous. Start with a lighter, cordless drill/driver and consider buying a corded drill for power unless you're gonna need it enough to justify the additional cost of cordless.
Flashlight:
It's a light, flex neck is nice, great 8 hour runtime.
Batteries/Charger:
The best part of this kit are the Li-Ion batteries. Compared to NiCad, these batteries deliver consistent power to the very end of the charge, have two to three times the runtime, self discharge at a much slower rate, stay cool under heavy usage, and the 36v Li-Ion WEIGHS THE SAME as the 18v NiCad. It is VERY IMPORTANT to stop using the battery as soon as you see a drop in usable power (happens at the very end of the charge), otherwise the battery may be permanently damaged. I wish Dewalt had built a charge indicator into the batteries for this reason, but they do provide a 2 year warranty on them. The charger functions well and has indicators for charge level.
Final note:
The first two reviewers have written their reviews without having used or even handled these tools; that much is clear from reading what they have written. Whatever their motives, it would be wise to take their opinions with a grain of salt. Also, the review by MDT seems heavily biased toward Makita tools. His point is valid regarding the weight of the drill/driver (I address this in my review also), but he is wrong when he claims that all of the tools are too "bulky and heavy." The tools actually have excellent balance and reasonable weight for the intended application. Go to your local homestore and hold them for yourself. If I am wrong about MDT's bias, he may be appeased by purchasing a Makita Li-Ion 18v drill/driver and this combo kit. This way, the 18v Li-Ion, weighing the same as a 12v Dewalt, can be his light weight drill/driver and he has the 36v for more demanding applications.
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