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With only one opportunity to use the product I am very happy with its performance. If I had a improvement suggestion, I would say the product should be available with its own case. All of my other portable Dewalt tools are cased.
Only complaint I have is it did not come w/a case. Be sure to use the right bit size though.
It really did the job and I'm very pleased w/it. Was powerful easy to handle and drilled nice neat holes very quickly.
We purchased this drill to hang some metal shelving and a metal closet kit in the unfinished part of our basement. If my cordless drill battery dies or I need more juice I can use this drill instead (ok, so I use it regardless now).
It's definitely the best tool for the job of drilling small holes in concrete. I really like the fact it doubles as a regular drill so didn't end up being one of those tools you use only once.
I used a bit that was a little too small (and yes, it was on the drill setting) and ended up stripping screws in one trigger pull LOL. Funny reading some other brand reviews as folks complain about the flimsy cases, hey, at least you got one.
Hopefully this is a fluke and the replacement Amazon is sending will be OK. I had to drive twenty miles to the tool rental place to rent a hammer drill to finish the job.
I needed to drill ten holes in my floor. I've always sworn by the Dewalt brand, until now.
The motor worked but chuck didn't turn. Bought this hammer drill specifically for the job.
I managed to get eight and a half holes drilled and then the drill died. Oh ya, did I mention this happened on Friday at 4:30 PM.
If so, I'll amend my review.
I'm writing this review for those who have a hard time trying to decide on a drill as I did. The major factor on chooseing this drill was it's amps and mostly the weight. This seems to be a great drill and is light in weight , less than four pounds, I wouldn't want a big heavy drill for general work around the house. Well here's my opinion of the DeWalt DW511 hammer drill. The price is good and the warranty is longer than most. For what it's worth , I searched and researched for about two weeks before I listed my priorities and decided on this drill. People sometimes write reviews only because they either love the product or absolutely hate it. I have used it and to my amazement I drilled a 3/16 X 2 1/2 inch hole in poured concrete w/rocks in about 10 seconds.
I needed it to strap my basement walls for insulation. I knew that after this job it would become my corded general purpose drill to use when I needed the power. Now that I have my major project done I wouldn't have much use for a hammer drill other than an occasional hole in concrete but I can also use this for a general purpose drill when I need more power than my cordless gives me as this drill provides two options , hammer drill or with the flip of a switch , regular drill. I think I made a good choice for my needs.
gripes. not just a high-torque, low-rpm concrete punching machine or a low-torque, high-rpm driver, polisher, etc. this goes with all the major brands on the market. and this fits the bill quite well. i drilled through both today like a hot knife through buttah. now, onto the drill itself. has a nice metal chuck that can be secured with a key for tougher jobs or without for quick rips through wood.
first off, it's lightweight. this is my first refurb experience with dewalt and i'm quite pleased. you can easily control it with one hand for simpler jobs. when shopping, also take a look at what milwaukee offers.
similarly as with another reviewer, i was looking for one drill. for fun, i started punching holes with a 1/4" bit through concrete and i was able to drive it through 2" in a cautious 30 seconds. the hammer action adds a nice little punch; if you're looking for some serious hammering and hole punching, this might prove to be a little on the weak side, but it's more than enough to drive through concrete and sheet metal. next week, i take on some steel rivets on the ball joints on my car, so maybe i'll update. the vsr is more responsive than i expected. but if you're like me and take on fairly big home/car/hobby projects, this is a good choice. i picked this up as a refurb for just a little over 50 clams, but i can't seem to tell the difference between new. the trigger is fine but the switches (hammer on/off control + forward/reverse controls) seem a bit flimsy to me.
throw on the side grip for tougher jobs and you're set. casing is a good thick plastic and wiring is thick; both seem plenty durable. end: this is a good drill for a good range of tasks, too pricey for just driving screws and holes through wood and maybe a little bit too weak for punching holes through concrete every day. they're a legend in the drilling world.
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