D W Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 This might only be of interest to Aussie's but I just came across this Sidchrome drill on clearance on Ebay for only $59 AUD (drill only). I can't find much info about it, but it looks to be a rebranded Dewalt, very similar to the DCD780 but with a metal chuck like the DCD791. It almost looks like Dewalt and Milwaukee got together and had a drill baby. Batteries and charger look to be identical to Dewalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 ...and the Facom version, which definitely shows Dewalt compatibility. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JakeDewalt Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, D W said: ...and the Facom version, which definitely shows Dewalt compatibility. Now that's crazy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fm2176 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 Interesting. At first I was going to simply pass it off as a rebranded Hercules, but pictures of those do not match. The Facom looks identical! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmz2084 Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 1 hour ago, D W said: This might only be of interest to Aussie's but I just came across this Sidchrome drill on clearance on Ebay for only $59 AUD (drill only). I can't find much info about it, but it looks to be a rebranded Dewalt, very similar to the DCD780 but with a metal chuck like the DCD791. It almost looks like Dewalt and Milwaukee got together and had a drill baby. Batteries and charger look to be identical to Dewalt. They're re-branded Mac Tools. Sidchrome, Facom and Mac Tools are all owned by Stanley Black & Decker just like Dewalt and use its battery platform. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted October 25, 2017 Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 The Mac tools are generally direct dewalt rebrands but occasionally have over molding differences and there are a few more Mac fastening tools than dewalt has. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted October 25, 2017 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2017 $59 AUD is a really good deal so I've ended up ordering one. It will be the drill that I lend to people. The 1.5ah batteries are also on Ebay but the prices are too close to genuine Dewalt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D W Posted November 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2017 (edited) The drill has arrived. Some observations so far: - Works perfectly fine with Dewalt batteries - Slightly lighter weight than the Dewalt compact drills (DCD791/796). EDIT: it's actually slightly heavier - Weight is slightly balanced towards the chuck with a compact 2.0ah - Forward/reverse switch too small and tucked too far under the curve of the shell (very hard to press) - Chuck is decent - Fairly quiet - Smooth (for brushed) - Grip is comfortable (thinner than Dewalt but not quite as comfortable) - Build quality is good with very good rubber overmold - Feels slightly weaker than Dewalt brushless compacts but is supposed to have 60Nm torque - Only 5 clutch settings! This is strange - No belt clip - Battery fits without rattle Normal asking prices from Sidchrome and Facom are absolutely ridiculous for this drill. Entirely not worth that. But, for only $59 AUD (~$45 USD) delivered, this is a bargain. A great brushed beat-up drill to have spare. Check out Ebay (AUS) if any Aussie's want one, there's still 4 left with the seller I bought from. Edited November 2, 2017 by D W Updated weight 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 That is crazy the dewalt batteries work!! That is a crazy price for a power tool with aus pricing though!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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