Steven Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 It looks like to me the DCD775 can take a 360 degree side handle? I wonder what the DCD, DC, DW... at the front of the model number stands for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 models have been all over the board, but current models seem to make more sense. I could be wrong, but I typically go with these; DC- Dewalt Cordless DW- Dewalt Wired DCD Dewalt Cordless Drill DCK Dewalt Cordless Kit / Dewalt Combo Kit X- (DCK655X) Lithium footprint with a NiCd battery packaged KX- (DCD950KX) Dewalt Cordless Drill Lithium footprint kit, NiCd battery KL- (DCD970KL) Dewalt Cordless Drill, Lithium Kit There are other variations, but that sums up the bulk of things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 As far as I know the DCD760 is the DC720 with a compact lithium ion battery instead of a compact NiCd battery. Much like the DCD950 and the DCD970. Same drill, different battery sold in the kit. There are no specs out yet on the new battery yet either. Retail is going to be $229, $10 more than the DC720. It should be available sometime in October. Hey, anybody know why the power output in the DC720 is higher then the DC760? I would think they'd be the same, no? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 The battery limit's the tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 2, 2009 Report Share Posted November 2, 2009 So would it be a stretch to say that the tool would last longer b/c its not being used as hard as it could be? Or did DeWalt take something away from the tool's inards since it wouldn't be used that hard? I'd hope its the former since you can slap a 18V XRP Lithium Ion battery onto the bottom of this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 Just picked up my DCD760KL. Batt is on the charger for the first 8 hour charge. Initial impressions vs. my Makita mForce is very positive. Tool feels very balanced, the battery is a feather, and the case actually fits around the tool snugly - my Makita bounced all over the place in their universal case. There is also JUST enough room for me to leave a quick change adapter on the drill and still have it fit. Very nice. I can also fit a kit of DeWalt screw/drill bits in there. I can't wait to spin this drill and see how it behaves, but so far I'm real happy I found this site and JC recommended this particular model to me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picrthis Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 8 hour charge?? Why so long? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 3, 2009 Report Share Posted November 3, 2009 That's what the manual says for its conditioning charge. Since its the first charge, I'm going to condition it per the manual. The manual seems tilted towards NiCad batts, but I figured it can't hurt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I don't believe the Lithium batteries need the 8hr charge. I think the manual is referring to NiCd batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 I was just being safe. I also assumed w/ the battery talking to the charger it wouldn't hurt it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted November 4, 2009 Report Share Posted November 4, 2009 Nothing wrong with a long conversation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstickr Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Just got back from HD/Lowes and saw the DCD760*, but has anyone seen the DCD775* Hammer Drill version available in stores yet? Both models were announced at the same time, right? I realize the 775 is available from online retailers, but I have a 10% Lowes coupon that may make it cheaper in-store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanxrus Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I doubt either lowes/HD will carry it. You could have Lowes special order it in and use your 10% off? Not sure if that will save you any money, they usually markup special orders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstickr Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 Why do you doubt the 775 will be carried, JC? Please excuse me, this will be my first cordless drill and I haven't paid attention to the selection before, in-store. Thank you for maintaining this site, I've gleamed a lot of useful information from it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picrthis Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 I doubt the 10% coupon will save you much compared to ordering it online, Why? simply because your going to have to pay sales tax and in most cases you won't online, and you can usually get free shipping. I think it will be a "wash" in price difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstickr Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 think i'll wait till some 775 reviews trickle in before pulling the trigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 You've got a 90 day satisfaction guarentee on the tool - why wait if you think it will fit the bill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstickr Posted November 15, 2009 Report Share Posted November 15, 2009 i'm eager to get it, but it's not urgent...planned it as an upcoming bday gift for my Dad so i would stop borrowing his dewalt cordless drill, i'll then take his old model...my Dad's a good man, someone i, and others, can always count on...i'm willing to wait for more feedback on the 775 before i give it to someone i deeply respect. thank you for all the advice from others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Posted November 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 From what I have seen and heard of it, I wouldnt mind owning one myself. For basic construction or just various around the house tasks, I am sure it would do well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 I doubt either lowes/HD will carry it. You could have Lowes special order it in and use your 10% off? Not sure if that will save you any money, they usually markup special orders. I actually asked Lowes about special ordering the DCD960KL - they didn't have it in the computer or their product catalogs. The Tool Manager told me he'd have to call his DeWALT rep during the week if I wanted to pursue. I also had a 10% off coupon - but like you said even if Lowes matched FAO I'd only save 4% on the purchase (after adding back sales tax). That's assuming they price matched a online retailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picrthis Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Why go through all the trouble in special ordering the DCD960 when you can buy the DCD970? They are both the same drill, one with hammer feature, and one without; with a $20.00 price difference I don't think it would be worth all the hassle. I've been told by my local store that is exactly why they don't carry both models in the store, the drills are exactly the same, with & w/o the hammer feature and for the very small price difference they're not going to carry double inventory for them both, that would be too expensive to do so. If you don't need the hammer feature, well then you don't would use that feature, no real issue there, and if you do need it the model they carry DCD970 has it. It would be a different story if they carried only the DCD960 and some people needed/wanted the hammer feature; I think the stores have made a wise inventory choice. Got the same story for the reason they carry the DCD760 compact w/o the hammer feature and not the DCD775 compact with hammer feature. The stores experience shows that most people wanting a compact unit don't need/want the hammer feature, just the opposite of the full size drill models. So this is how the stores have balanced things out so to speak. Yes and of-course DeWalt gives you both choices in full size & compact models, I fully get that. The high cost of inventory and shelf space in local stores doesn't always make good sense to carry every variation that a manufactures makes. I would tend to agree with the stores product line they carry. As myself I have the DCD760 compact, just because it's compact, and I also have the the DCD970 full size that has the hammer drill. I could have easily purchased both with the hammer feature or w/o online, but I feel if I need to use the hammer feature, I'll probably be needing/using a full size cordless drill anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jopopsy Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 That makes a lot of sense as far as why stores stock what they do. I can understand that. Thankfully I was able to order what I wanted off a redirect from the DeWALT product listing - I got what I wanted so it all worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potstickr Posted November 16, 2009 Report Share Posted November 16, 2009 Sounds like i shouldn't get my hopes too high about seeing the 775 at HD/Lowes, then...been price comparing various online retailers for the DCK266L kit (DCD775 hammerdrill with DCF826 impact driver)...lowest I can find is $299 without tax & fs...i believe northerntool will also throw in a $25 gift card towards a future purchase... anyways, for the same $299, is the DC988IAR combo (DC988 XRP hammerdrill with DW056 impact driver) a better value? The 775 is newer, but the 988 is higher end (power, 3-sp tranny, etc.). Is it basically a trade-off of weight vs. durability/features? The 988 set also has the longer running (albeit, heavier) batteries! Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julio Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 Can a handle be installed he DCD775KL ? I see a space where I believe a handle can be installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louie Orama Posted August 27, 2020 Report Share Posted August 27, 2020 DCD-DeWalt Cordless Drill DCBL-DeWalt Cordless Blower DCST-DeWalt Cordless String Trimmer DCH-DeWalt Cordless Rotary Hammer DCC-DeWalt Cordless Compressor DCS-DeWalt Cordless Saw (recip/circ/Oscillating Tool, et cetera) DCHS-DeWalt Cordless Hybrid Saw (FlexVolt) There are many others and the reason I jumped on this post is because I’m trying to figure out what the “F” is in their Impact Wrenches. They are DCF where I would think them to be “DCW”. I guess I’ll have to keep digging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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