gusmagoo Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hi all, I'm a UK fire-fighter and have just started using DEWALT tools. My second purchase was a second hand SDS drill although sold as unused/new. I'm not convinced it's actually a real DEWALT, its a D25323 hammer drill (that's the UK code for it) and I'm suspicious as I can't find a serial number on it and the id sticker has a blank space where I would expect there to be one! Can anyone offer me any advice, it was a bargain at half the normal price... Has anyone else come across any fake DEWALT units OTHER than batteries? Thanks in advance for any suggestions... Gus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjones Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 I haven't seen any fake tools, but that does not mean that they aren't out there. What you might have is a third party repaired tool. When you replace the clamshell (plastic housing) on a tool, the spaces for the DeWALT decal and id badge are blank recessed spaces. If a service center had repaired it you would see a DeWALT Product Service sticker on one side, and they would have engraved the original serial number in the tool somewhere. Anyone can order factory parts through dewaltservicenet, so that would be my first guess regarding what you have. I hope that it works well for you and you don't get burned on one of your first DeWALT purchases! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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