Includes
1x DCD85M DEWALT X McLaren 18V XR Hammer Drill Driver (DCD805N-XJ model in limited edition for specs)
2 x 18V XR 5.0Ah Batteries (DCB184-XE model)
1 x DCB1104 Multi-Voltage Charger
1x DEWALT x McLaren TSTAK Kit Box
Bunnings was out of stock so searched around and found this equivalent deal.
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I got this from Bunnings, it's a great little drill. The equivalent of the DCD805 but it has the anti-rotation feature (great!) and the batteries are oil-resistant (meh).
I must say I prefer the traditional Dewalt yellow rather than the black and grey.
I got one from Bunnings too for this price, tempted to get another, cheap for 2 batteries.
True. Two 5Ah batteries would be more than $200 on their own. I got this from the last Bunnings deal basically just for the batteries (so I can use them on my Dyson V8).
how do you know that ordinary DCD805 doesn't have the anti-rotation?
It's listed as a feature of the more expensive drills but not the 805. It's also written on the McLaren version but not the standard.
Thanks. Just checked my DCD805 from the combo kit at Bunnings. It has the anti-rotation label
Milwaukee is made by tektronics who make Ryobi, what's your point?
Don't use this drill unless you have slammed one of these first
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I’m a bit confused by the dial on mine :) I think it has the screwdriver icon, then hammer drill icon, then numbers 1-13. So do those numbers only affect normal drilling, and not hammer drilling?
The numbers set the resistance for the clutch to engage (ie once the drill has a certain amount of resistance it will engage the clutch so it doesn't bind and helicopter your wrist). In hammer drill mode there is no clutch. I found it really useful for assembling some wooden stuff using a Phillips head bit to use around 3-5 to prevent it from chewing through the wood. Also when drilling into metal you don't want hammer mode and if it binds in metal it can give quite a nasty kickback so again set the clutch low and if it engages too early just gradually increase the number.
I think the anti rotation on this would help with avoiding kickback
it does, but the antirotation needs the drill to start kicking back before it engages and you will get about 45-60 degrees of rotation before it stops the drill motor. using the clutch is more effective, because if set at the right value it will not snap out at all.
Hammer mode is only for brick/concrete/masonry using a masonry bit. Hammer mode on any other material will damage the material and likely snap the drill bit as well.
Different drills have different way of showing these settings, but the general gist is:
Speed setting (usually a switch on the top): Higher speed = lower torque, lower speed = higher torque. Higher speed for masonry and harder materials with pointed/round bits. Lower speed for higher torque applications like screwdriving (with clutch), spade bits, hole saws etc.
Mode (usually through a rotary selector or a side-to-side switch near the chuck):
Numbered settings: Some drills will need these to be set alongside setting the mode to screwdriving (Bosch for example), some just switch to screw driving mode if the numbers are selected instead of drill or hammer icon (DeWalt, AEG etc). Numbers are clutch resistance in screwdriving mode. Set the clutch to a lower setting to stop screws from stripping when assembling furniture etc, especially when driving screws prone to cam-out, like Philips
Drill mode: Clutch doesn't engage, the drill will output its full torque based on which speed you select and how hard you depress the trigger.
Hammer drill mode: For drilling into brick/concrete/masonry using a masonry bit. Generally you do this at high speed, because masonry bits rely on speed to chip away the material rather than torque to cut it.
Wanted to buy it but says not available for a delivery?
You can also get at sydney tools for same price & free delivery still.
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/dewalt-dcd85mp2txe-18v-50…
Thanks, got a set.
Is this a good price for a hammer drill kit? FYI I am a tool noob.
Yes it is a very good price. The batteries alone have an RRP of around $130 each.
Also this deal on a Metabo hammer drill & impact driver kit is exceptional at $249 https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/911622
When choosing a brand I would suggest having a think about what other tools you might want in the future, including outdoor power equipment like hedge trimmers, blowers, mowers etc. Look at the pricing too, as that is a factor as well.
Typically brands like Makita, Milwaukee, Dewalt, Metabo Bosch Blue are regarded as pro brands, but there are regularly good deals to be had. Especially with Dewalt lately.
Brands like Ryobi, Ozito, Bosch green are aimed more at the diy market but their tools are generally quite good and with Ozito being very good value.
Unfortunately Bunnings has a monopoly on Ryobi and they have priced a lot of it close enough to the pro brands that it is not especially good value in my opinion. Especially with deals like the one in this post. They also have a monopoly on Ozito PXC, but they have priced them well, and there are frequent deals.
Hopefully this helps a bit.
Mate of mine bought an AEG kit cheaper than the equivalent Ryobi on powerpass because Ryobi is always full price
Ah, I forgot about AEG. Most reviews rate them. Prices are up there though.
Another Bunnings monopoly, but at least AEG have consistent redemption offers and the odd deal throwing extra batteries etc.
One of our electricians bought into AEG years but he swapped back to Milwaukee a few months later. He said the tools were fine but just preferred Milwaukee. Mind you this was a quite a few years ago.
@revheadgl: My experience with AEG has been a little disappointing. I've had to return a kit because the chuck had unbelievably bad wobble and runout. The kits are also expensive. Dewalt had an offer recently where they did the DCK2201 kit for $550 with 2 extra batteries and an angle grinder by redemption. The equivalent AEG is $599, currently $539 on TKD with a free tool by redemption.
I currently have the Bosch 2-piece which Bunnings is clearing out for $399, and mine came with a better impact driver than what's printed on the packaging. The chuck has a little run-out but it goes away when pressure is applied. The AEG was so off-balance, the whole machine vibrated like a massage gun when drilling.
I am considering if I should get this as a secondary tool and keep this drill as a screwdriver, but the sales staff at Total Tools (where I was getting this price matched to Sydney Tools and TKD) talked me out of it. The Bosch 85C is a massive drill, but I have a right angle attachment with a flex shaft to get into really tight spaces for furniture etc. And I drill maybe 10-20 holes in a year for hanging pictures etc.
@twister292: That would be disappointing as Bunnings are pushing AEG for the trades. But I guess AEG is mostly the same a Ridgid in the USA though, and they are marketed as mid tier over there.
I already have 4 drills, 6 if you count rotary hammers, but at this price I had to grab one. It's still compact, but more powerful than my other drills so it has a place, and it will get used a lot as I have some major projects coming up.
Maybe for your infrequent use it may not be worth it though. I know using bulky tools is not always the best, but you already have the Bosch and it does the job.
Thanks a lot for the detailed info mate. Grabbed one.
lol, they can't get rid of these. constantly on sale.
Au contraire, they're mostly sold out because these kits are amazing value compared to getting them in the standard yellow DeWalt livery
Ozbargained, restocked and Ozbargained again
So it'll be orange instead of yellow??
Goes like DR or OP?