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Looks like a great price to me for a quality drill. Maybe on clearance.
DeWalt DCD805N-XJ 18V Brushless Hammer Drill - Skin Only - $99 (was $285) Delivered / C&C / in-Store @ Bunnings
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Whatnext925 on 06/07/2025 - 08:10 bunnings.com.au (6513 clicks)
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Great drill.
Good find!
Cheaper on eBay.
Be careful. Some eBay sellers flogging fakes. One seller who has this drill for $85 has some negative reviews about fake Makita stuff.
For not much more $$ I’d stick with Bunnings.
Yeah I’ve noticed this with their impacts - I had listed a DCF860 on eBay and noticed other sellers a lot cheaper around $110 ish, when looking at the cheap listings they were all fakes, had to read the descriptions to work it out - even then the wording was ambiguous.
Yup. I asked seller if genuine. He said yes 100%. Arrived. Fake. Lodged return. Refunded. Just waste of time.
@chinaman: The internet is chock full of threads about fake branded power tools. If I am buying secondhand tools, I stick to corded because there's less an incentive to fake them.
@rumblytangara: "I stick to corded phones because there are just so many fake iPhones around"
Mate your logic is awful.
Another fine addition to my collection
I discovered DeWalt is owned by Blavk & Decker - interesting
This has been the case for decades. Stanley is or was part of the same group. DeWalt was positioned as the premium tool brand in that portfolio back in the 90s.
Next you'll discover that the same company owns Ryobi, Milwaukee, and AEG.
And if you keep going up the 'parent company' chain for this or any other public company brand (of anything) you will get to the top and find just three corporations have majority control of everything. See for yourself by watching the documentary "Monopoly", its not hard to find (note there is a one hour full version and an abbreviated 20 minute version). The three culprits are Blackrock, Vanguard and Statestreet, which also have a share in each other so its not even three separate corporations controlling all others.
No thanks, ignorance is bliss
@nikoris: I concur ignorance is far more comfortable but have chosen not to take that route because it also results in a premature death plus enduring being a slave until that time.
@nikoris: Oh I am absolutely still a slave. But now I know that I am chipping away at gaining what freedom I can in the time I have left. Also trying to stop losing more freedom. There are millions like me but until many more become aware its a tough gig, but as I said I prefer it to giving up. I have kids I do it for too, I want freedom for them.
Would you he able to share a link? Google thinks I am referring to the board game.
@buyer-123: Google only shows you what it's controllers want to show you (especially in this instance where you're looking for a documentary about the doings of those exact controllers lol) so if you are looking for the truth you gotta stop using Google and other controlled search engines. Here's a link to the full doco https://rumble.com/vmyx1n-monopoly-who-owns-the-world-docume…
And then you discover who owns and runs these companies and suddenly the hypocrisy we see in the news makes sense.
Is this only worth buying if you are already in the DeWalt ecosystem?
Well there’s no battery so unless you want to also buy a battery?
It’s a good drill
Yes. Batteries cost $100+ each
I bought a makita to aeg battery convertor i use for my aeg cordless circular saw.
No, can normally get a kit price at a good discount
Eg this kit is actually the same drill
https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/909604Depends on how much you use your power tools, what tools you have and what you plan on getting!
Personally I have the tools I want now, but have ended up with too many chargers across different brands. Their gardening range has improved now, but DeWalt often has more limited or expensive options than other brands
Yeah I'm similar, too many brands at the moment lol. I've got an old Hitachi drill that I think is on it last legs.
Btw, Ripper username lol
Yes. It's basically a loss leader to trap people in the ecosystem. Very good quality tools at very very good quality tool prices.
Ryobi cops flak but is perfect for me.
Any cheaper ozito-to-dewalt battery adaptor available than this below?
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/275003437044?srsltid=AfmBOoqknGa…
That deal is expired though.
This still available at Bunnings, same drill in different colour, with 2x 5 Ah batteries and charger, $199, for those that would like to spend an extra $100 for 2x batteries.
This deal is also sold out
@Limitless Light: actually it doesn't seem to be sold out I just bought this true bargain of a deal 1 minute ago. V happy!
@rwps: scratch that, just had the order cancelled. V unhappy Bunnings. Disgraceful taking an order for an item not in stock and sitting on my money for 5 days
@Limitless Light: Sold out in most stores, but still available in a few stores, including some near me.
I called a store that had it in stock and got it sent to my local Bunnings. (Interstate)
@Pengu: Hey @Pengu, how did you go about this? Did you just call and ask for interstate delivery or did you provide any other details?
username checks out.
Think there are some in store still, Ive seen the drill+impact combo for $200 also on clearance, id be checking instore for any Mclaren dewalt stuff as i think most will get rid of it.
If not, then yes that drill from op is a great price !
These are very powerful for their size, but the chucks are garbage. I returned two because they were running so far out of true. Make sure you check how straight it is while it's still easy to return and swap it until you get a straight one.
We had chucks that loosened themselves sometimes when the ebrake stopped the drill.
Imagine finish drilling, let go the trigger and the chuck literally unscrews and your bit falls out. I'm sure they're not all like that but they are rubbish chucks.Same. These are great for the performance to weight but mine is slightly out. Not enough to bother returning but there’s a wobble. I’ve got their higher power drill for anything other than day to day stuff.
The trigger is also pretty sensitive compared to other drillsThe McLaren version of the drill I got from the recent $199 deal has the truest running chuck of any drill I've owned so far (Ozito, AEG, Bosch and DeWalt)
How is this compared to ryobi hammer drill if you are in the ryobi eco system?
https://www.bunnings.com.au/ryobi-18v-one-hammer-drill-rpd18…
I use my ryobi for smaller more light weight jobs but any bigger ones and using the hammer I always get the dewalt out. The dewalt has a lot more power. The ryobi hammer does work but it took so long to drill one hole I wouldn't do it again. If it was my job I wouldn't use either for their hammer but home occasional use, the dewalt is better.
I used to run Ryobi but found that Dewalt gear while obviously higher RRP goes on sale often enough that it actually ends up being close to or often better price than Ryobi. Made the switch and no regrets. DIY use.
Have kept some Ryobi 18v in rotation due to larger range of random stuff through that brand.
Edit: I actually had that same Ryobi drill you linked, but sold it when picked up a top spec Dewalt on sale. The Dewalt is miles ahead in terms of quality but the Ryobi never missed a beat for DIY use either.
Good to know, and I know this isn't in the spirit of ozbargain but keeping a constant eye out for very specific on sale tools seems like a bit of a pain.
How often does something slightly less mainstream like a plunge router pop up?
Tool shops like Total Tools/Sydney Tools have regular DeWalt events. They're geared more towards tradies, and set up to encourage you to spend (e.g. spend $250, get $50 off, spend $500 get $100 off, kinda thing), but if you're disciplined you can get about 20% off. Those events are usually across the entire brand, so you can get whatever it is you're after. They don't often have sales on specific tools, or if they do, it's about $20-30 off a tool that's about $300, so not that great of a saving. That said though, if you can find a link for the item you are interested in, you can set up a 'watcher' that will email you when the price changes. Kinda like camelcamelcamel but more general. Handy to use if you're waiting for a sale on things.
Ryobi has a real strong range of tools though. I use the whipper snipper and stick vac.
This is why it’s smart to run both. Dewalt for mainstream tools that often go on sale (every week a Dewalt drill is on sale here!), but keep running Ryobi too. In general I think it’s not a bad idea to run two systems like this. Best of both worlds.
@Whatnext925: I'm only DIY myself, I run DeWalt for my core set of tools and I cannot fault them, this drill is great at this price.
I picked up a few Ozito tools when they price match Aldi, to fill out my range.
Just recently I bought a Ryobi wet cut tile/brick cutter because I couldn't get it in DeWalt. But I bought a battery adaptor (to use DeWalt battery on Ryobi tool) so I saved some money there. And, I only have to run two battery systems which makes things easier. Ryobi seem to have the biggest range of tools available, but, they're only available at bunnings which is not ideal.
@A 1: Yeah non ryobi battery into ryobi has good adapters. The stupid native ryobi batt design meant there were no ryobi to x adapters last I looked.
@gakko: These were a common design for 18V tools back in the late 90's and early 2000's. Dewalt, Makita, Hitachi, Metabo etc, all used stem packs. Ryobi is the only major company that has stuck with them.
When Dewalt swapped to slide packs around 2010, it hurt them financially. There was a fairly major backlash, and as a result they finally released an adaptor. In the meantime it alienated a lot of Dewalt users as they felt their tools were made obsolete virtually overnight.
Sort of smart for Ryobi to stick with it, as you can use a new battery in tools dating back to the 90's
Also don't forget that Milwaukee and Bosch still use stem packs in their 12V tools to this day.
It may feel a little dated compared to the opposition, but they work just fine, have a slim stem and it doesn't affect the ergonomics of the tools to the same degree as Milwaukee's M12 Tools. Frankly the whole M12 lineup has a fairly uncomfortable grip area on most of their tools in my opinion..
@gakko: Glad you found it interesting. Another interesting little tidbit, to the best of my memory at least, is that Ryobi were the first company to introduce the one battery fits all tools system, and that was mid 90's.
@revheadgl: Gotta be honest, I didnt know the history that well (I think you might have a few more years on me ;-) ), cheers for the info, appreciate it.
I've only used tools with the "slide-on" style battery and I do think it is the better, more modern design. I've got a few tools where a "stem" type battery would require the tool to be much larger than otherwise needed.
Very interesting, cheers.@A 1: Thanks. Definitely have more years past me than ahead:)
At least the Ryobi batteries, (as well as all the past 18V stem packs from the other brands,) don't have a battery in the stem which allows a more ergonomic grip due to the stem being relatively slim.
The M12 Milwaukee and the Bosch 12v have 3 batteries in the stem which makes the grip fat and just not as comfortable to use.
I have some Ryobi tools, but I agree, I prefer slide packs too. Having medium size hands, I find them a little easier to remove.
@A 1: Exactly the same here. I always Ryobi batteries to be poor given my first DeWalt's are now 12 years old and still work fine but I do look after them, e.g. store in cool place etc.
Exactly this, For Home DIY, house / fence / retaining walls etc - Main tools that will get a lot of use drills / saws etc are dewalt others are ryobi. Dewalt tools work in ryobi with an adapter.
If you don't have any DeWalt tools, you'd also have to buy a battery and charger, which would probably ruin this deal anyway.
Ryobi is probably fine for most people and most use cases. Good range, and good availability, but they're not really all that cheap given Makita and DeWalt go on sale much more frequently than Ryobi does.
Having used both Ryobi and Makita in the past, I'd say Makita is clearly better built - you can feel the better build quality as you use the tool, the batteries last longer, the tools are more reliable, and there's a pretty decent second hand market for Makita tools. It'll be similar with DeWalt.
If you use your drill / impact regularly, then by all means get a Makita / DeWalt and enjoy using it. If you're just drilling holes here and there and only ever drilling into soft materials (pine, plasterboard…etc.) then just get whatever the cheapest is.
Thank you. Perfect timing for my brothers birthday.
Just buy a cheap corded one. More powerful and it’s not like you’re using a hammer drill all the time.
This drill has easily done everything I need it to, from installing exterior lights to an entire kitchen, and I did not have to muck around with an extension cord every single time.
Your use case is not the norm buddy. How many ozbargainers are building entire kitchens lol
Thanks OP, grabbed one. Handy for around the house - way lighter than my other Dewalt drill. Throw a small battery on it.
I use DeWalt and it's great for home use had mine for 5 years and still like brand new the batteries just never die lol even a registered builder I know uses DeWalt it is the brand to go.
Obviously he's tried Bosch blue, Milwaukee, hoki, Hilti (toooooooo expensive)
Must be pricing error that. You won't ever get it that cheap however in full use Bosch lasts about 4 years. That's a full time chippy or apprentice.
I have the angle grinder and its great quality but most tradies don't like Bosch because they don't have a range like Milwaukee however Milwaukee batteries suck - probably the worst on the market. The range of equipment is good.
This kind of deal has been posted five times already, how could it be a pricing error?
Owned this drill for about a year. Used it through a pretty large reno.
Would give it two thumbs up to anyone looking for a decent drill.
Same. I’ve thrashed this drill through various home renovations and it’s still going strong. Very durable.
Need some Makita deals.
Ripper deal, thanks op.
good price, but i still need battery and charger :(
i mine as well buy the kit.Great drill. I ended up getting the kit with the dcd1007 and sold my dcd805 but then regretted it because I missed its lighter weight and got the dcd85m deal. If you are 8n dewalt ecosystem and don't have a drill this is a great buy
I also bought the kit with the dcd1007 which is definitely overkill for my needs. I don’t have the dcd805 and have been thinking of getting it via this deal and selling the dcd1007. But given only use it at home infrequently I don’t know that the lighter form factor really matters. Probably better to have the additional strength for hammer drilling (don’t own an SDS).
is this good for drilling into bricks?
It has a hammer function for bricks. If you are drilling big holes in bricks for hours at a time you’d want an SDS drill though.
what about for just small holes for things like cameras, portable lights etc.? - ive got an ozito drill not brushless (with a hammer mode) but it struggles - ive got the masonry drill bits from craftright.
not sure if its worth upgrading to this? and maybe better drill bits?
good bits make all the difference. a fresh set of bits should go through brick like butter
Even for smaller things you'll probably need to drill 6mm holes to put expansion plugs so it will take this hammer drill very long. Rotary hammer drill with SDS bits is the way to go. Just my 2c.
Try some decent bits first before buying another drill. Something like the Milwaukee 49323561 set. $35 from Sydney Tools. Total Tools etc. At worst you will have a decent set of masonry bits. I have not used the Craftright bits but would suspect they are made from case hardened cream cheese:)
But if you are going to be drilling more than a few holes, an SDS rotary hammer is the best way to go. Have had a rotary hammer for well over a decade, and they are a joy to use compared to a std hammer drill.
I have the Mclaren so same as this, I drilled through my concrete driveway with some cheap Bosch masonry bits. Once I worked out the drill should be on 2 and not 1 it sliced through the concrete with ease. Also drilled a few bricks to install my garage opener, no worries at all. If you are only doing a couple of holes this will easily do the job.
your ozito is fine, its the garbage drill bit you bought, lol. get a better drill bit and you will be fine. also put on speed 2 and let it rip.
You want a rotary hammer drill to get into bricks, this drill will just burn your bits out.
The Ozito SDS is surprisingly good (considering most of their tools are trash). Like I mentioned in a previous post, I own the Dewalt drill above but for drilling into brick (I live in a brick house) I'd pick the Ozito sds over this as it makes the job surprisingly easy.
Can I use the DEWALT DCB182-XE 18V 4.0AH battery on this drill? I don't own any other DeWalt products but have noticed on another thread that DeWalt have a Multi tool with batteries on sale.
Yes you can.
Thanks. Just collected mine 30 mins after placing the order.
Got one, thanks
$285 on the shelf stillCould someone please recommend a quick release bit holder set and drill set? Thanks ozb
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Great drill, great price!