DEWALT 750W Corded Percussion Drill in Heavy Duty Carrying Case, DWD024K-GB

Note: There appears to be a discrepancy with the Amazon description of this product. After some less-than-great experience with a keyless chuck on my old Black & Decker i decide to order the keyed chuck version of this drill; however, I received the keyless chuck version - checking part numbers that seems to be correct so I think this Amazon page is misleading. That said I decided to keep this drill, as the keyless chuck on this DeWalt drill seems much better designed. The drill itself is surprisingly light and actually fairly small; it's very easy to handle. It comes complete with a storage case, detachable side handle and drill-depth stop. The case is hard and durable but there isn't much room inside it for anything more than the drill. Despite its small size and light weight this drill is phenomenal; the variable speed trigger is smooth and ramps up the speed steadily allowing good control, the switch to hammer-action is sure and the hammer-action is excellent - blitzing its way through masonry. So, that keyless chuck thing: my old Black & Decker recently bust into flames, after a very long, partly illustrious, partly irritating career and the thing I hated most about it was the keyless chuck which had serious slippage problems and often led to blisters trying to tighten it enough to hold, not to mention a habit of locking, preventing bit removal. Anyway the keyless chuck on this DeWalt drill feels much better: it clicks when the chuck takes the first bite then you just turn it for another four clicks to give a very sure grip on the drill bit, the reverse operation is similarly sure with a reassuring click as it loosens its grip. Additionally, the chuck is quite big and chunky. Finally, this drill is fairly quiet in operation. Excellent drill and very good value for money

Update: Nearly 4 years in, a lot of heavy DIY jobs done, and this drill runs like day one. Very pleased. - - - - - Excellent design, materials, and fabrication. Although quite substantial, the weight is significantly lower than my previous Tacklife 850W drill. It is also remarkably compact, being easily a third smaller by volume. - Regular and hammer-drill action. - Excellent variable-speed trigger, with reliable slow start, and smooth acceleration. - Recessed trigger-lock. - Surprisingly quiet for such a powerful (701W) drill. - Extremely sturdy, and well finished. - A really nice case, made from hard-wearing plastic, much like a hard rubber, so it won't chip or split. - An extra handle, that fits more easily than others I have tried. - Cleverly, the handle also functions as a depth gauge; the supplied rod tightens with the handle. - The chuck-key has a longer lever than most, and so is more comfortable when tightening hard. - Where the handle meets the cable, there is the usual chuck-key holder. - A (detachable) rubber loop on the cable can hold the chuck-key, allowing use without removal. - The cable is unusually long (4m), and still fits nicely into the case. Note: I should say that although this drill is rated as having a lower maximum (701W) than my previous drill (850W), but I have not noticed any reduction in delivered power. Perhaps the motor on this drill is simply more efficient. Note: The trigger does not have the familiar speed-locking screw that limits the top-speed. I have, however, so far found this unnecessary, as the control provided by the trigger on this drill is so accurate and well-graded. - - - I must emphasise that all of the elements (drill body, chuck, handle, depth-gauge rod, cable, plug, and case) are unusually well finished. The case especially was a surprise. Even though injection-moulded, the case fits together properly, and mine was almost entirely without rough edges or excess plastic. ** Though pricey, I recommend spending the extra, since this drill is simply in a different league to the c.£50 alternatives. ** - - - Bought at £75.00 with free Prime delivery. Item was delivered on-time, as-described, and suitably packaged.

Great thanks, delivered to the wrong address but happy with the product once it finally arrived

I bought this drill to replace my very old Black and Decker which was struggling to cope with an 8mm drill bit. The reviews indicated it was a good product and sure enough, it is.It coped well with a 8mm drill bit in mild steel but I'm not too sure it would with a 13mm. The variable speed trigger is easier to use than I thought it would be and indeed it is very useful.It has a well made feel and I consider it good value.

Fantastic item an a great price. Very nice quality.

I have been asked to fit a few things in my sister-in-laws new house, including a curtain pole and 42" plasma wall mounted TV. Both of my existing drills (Makita 18V combi and JCB corded 240V Hammer Drill) had problems drilling into the brickwork. In fact the brick was so hard that the motor in the JCB drill had burnt out! I decided to purchase a new corded drill of decent quality, something that would hopefully last me for a few years. Anyway, I read many positive reviews of the D024K and, knowing that DeWalt has an excellent reputation for quality and performance, decided to order one. In the meantime I was speaking to my brother (electrician) and he said that I should have gone for an SDS one if drilling into very hard masonry. I was a little aprehensive at this point and wondered whether I'd been too hasty in ordering the D024K. I needn't have worried though, as I have used the drill to successfully complete all of the jobs at my sister-in-laws house. The drill went through the masonry with such ease and required very little effort on my part. Very pleased with this drill and such a good price too! I would not hesitate to buy other DeWalt tools in the future. Would highly recommend!

The number of 5-star reviews for this drill made it a no-brainer, and I’m happy to add my 5-star review to that list. But apart from all those 5-star reviews, why did I choose the D024K? Keyed chuck: yeah, I’m a bit old-fashioned, but I prefer these over having to Chinese-burn those keyless chucks. You won’t lose the key anyway, because a plastic loop attaches it to the mains cable. And talking of mains cable… Wired: again, old-fashioned, but I know that when I want to use the drill, I can plug it in and get going. I always found it annoying to wait for my cordless drill to charge, or to lose power when the job’s not finished (I know, spare batteries are available). Depth stop: nothing fancy with measurements, just a simple metal rod that you tighten with the side-handle. Size: Or lack of. The best thing about the D024K – apart from having enough power and just the essential features you need to get the job done – is that it’s a super compact size compared to other drills. The short bodied D024K lets me get into corners and tight spots. The 650W motor has been more than enough for my household DIY jobs. The variable speed trigger builds up easily from slow enough to start a hole, though I’ve not had any need to test this out at full speed. The D024K, the cable, plug, key, and the manual all fit into a smart plastic carry case. Finally, remember that this brilliant drill is half the story. Partner it with good quality bits, and you’re sorted. I’ve used Bosch Multi-Construction for general DIY, and the DeWalt Extreme Masonry bits for really tough jobs like concrete lintels – these are all available on Amazon. No brainer – get one!

After many decades of using a variety of hammer drills, this has to be the best. This was bought as a joint birthday present, so I could go for a 'good un' this time. I chose this one because it is a well respected name, is powerful enough for my needs, lightweight and has a keyed chuck. I've had keyless chucks in the past and they just don't work that effectively - with a keyed chuck, you know it ain't gonna move. I love the easily controllable variable speed, no need to dot punch anymore. It's a joy to use.