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.
Papaya rules?
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
https://www.monsterenergy.com/en-gb/energy-drinks/monster-en…
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.
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.
lol, they can't get rid of these. constantly on sale.
So it'll be orange instead of yellow??
Goes like DR or OP?