DeWALT DCD760KL Cordless Drill For Professionals and Home Projects   by Leonard White

in Home / DIY    (submitted 2011-04-11)

These days one of the most useful tools to have at your disposal is a cordless drill. Whether you are doing small work inside the house or at backyard for your DIY projects like building a deck or for your professional jobs as a contractor, the versatility and power of modern cordless drills is unmatched. Cordless drills are a great asset to have in your toolbox when doing any kind of building projects that need any kind of drillings. Their sturdiness and flexibility make them the ideal tool for various drilling tasks, inside and out. There are a few key elements that are important when deciding on which to buy. One of the most important element to look at when purchasing a cordless drill is the battery voltage.

Cordless drills come in different battery voltages, mainly 9.6, 12, 14.4 and 18-Volts. Lower battery voltages mean slower speed and less torque and shorter drill usage before need to recharge. Many 12-Volt drills may have something in the 80 inch-pounds of torque area, while, at the higher end, the 18-volt models may have 400 to 500 inch-pounds of torque. In general, a good cordless drill will have equivalent power similar to a corded drills in speed and torque.

DeWALT DCD760KL Cordless Drill powered by new compact Lithium-Ion 18-Volt battery. Lithium-Ion battery is a new battery technology and has characteristics for quick charging and long time battery usage. It's considered as one of the best battery for cordless drill applications. Compared to old technology battery like NiCad, which are commonly used in older models of cordless drills or any other cordless tools, Lithium-Ion batteries last longer and are lighter too. They also have a quick recharging characteristics so you can get back to your job much quicker in case you are run out of battery power. The Compact Lithium-Ion batteries will quickly charge in just 30 minutes and you are ready to go.

Some people find it convenient to buy a model that has 2 batteries instead of one, so that when one of them runs low on power, a fresh fully-charged battery can be swapped in, hence minimal downtime and increase overall productivity. DeWALT DCD760KL comes with 2 (two) batteries to minimize a downtime on your project, hence boost your productivity. This batteries from DeWALT provides back compatibility with any of the existing battery system of DeWALT 18-Volt power tools produced since 1996, which is really big saving in your investment in case you already have other DeWALT cordless tools.

DeWALT DCD760KL Cordless Drill is such versatile drill which has dual range of speed that delivers 0-500 and 0-1700 RPM (Resolutions Per Minute). That will put screws in anything in no time. DeWalt DCD760KL has 17 clutch settings, it’s a lot of settings to serve you for various projects on hand. Most high end models have a clutch setting to limit the torque for specific jobs. Located perfectly behind the chuck, the clutch (this is internal mechanism) will disengage the drive shaft of the drill and make a clicking sound when a preset level of resistance is reached. This will prevent you for not stripping screws and at the same time protects your motor.

Considering it's powered by big 18-Volt battery, this DeWALT DCD760KL is amazingly light weight, just around 4.0 lbs. And the dimensions for this drill is 8.2 inches in length, this can help you squeeze into the smallest places like under sinks, small closets, under patios, and corners. You will notice how easy to maneuver in tight spaces with this amazing drill.

Some of the feature that this DCD760KL model has is a small LED work light. If you are avid DIY or handyman, then you know just how vital a flashlight can be, especially for doing repairs under a sink, in the closet or in any confined dark areas. No need to carry a separate flashlight anymore.

I'm sure you'll glad to have this DeWALT DCD760KL Cordless Drill in your toolbox.

About the Author

Hi, my name is Leonard White. I'm a professional by weekdays and avid DIY by weekend. I love power tools and occasionally write reviews on power tools that I own and plan to buy for my various projects. For DeWALT Cordless Drill Reviews, please visit DeWALT Cordless Drill Reviews