roadhog96 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 If you own one and have used one what do you think about this drill. I've always wanted one but always managed to come up with a way to get into those tight spots and get the job done without one. Well I have one now but honestly I'm not impressed with the way this drill feels in the hand. The hand grip feels nothing like the new ergonomic designed 20V tools. It's way to wide in the hand grip and lower trigger area. I've recently picked up the 12V drill and impact driver kit, 20V Brushless Compact drill and Impact Driver kit and the Oscilating Multi Tool kit and they all feel about the same when you grab them. This right angle drill feels nothing like the other tools. It is not ergonomically designed IMO. DeWALT blew it on this tool. I'm honestly thinking about returning it for that reason alone. Probably regret it next time I need one but for what this cost it should look and feel like the rest of the new designed tools. The rest of the features are really good. Maybe I'll change my mind seeing how it's only an occasionally used tool but I honestly don't like holding it. I think DeWALT should come out with a Brushless version and redesign it like the rest, I'd buy it for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I don't know if they will come out with a brushless version any time soon. I think its not a huge seller for Dewalt, so they have little interest in updating it. They sell right angle adapters but they can be bulky and weird to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKDEWALT Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have the 18volt right angle drill but i barely use it i have the impact ready right angle attachment and can pretty much use for everything you need that has 1/4 hex shaft i use it for drilling studs with the irwin speedbore bits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I just picked one up, I think t weird just because of the layout of the tool, it feels the same way as my 20V MOT. I haven't used it yet but will this weekend, hopefully it lives up to its name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I've got the Festool CXS and T18 drills and both have right angle attachments. It's nice as its a traditional drill with a fully rotational right angle attachments so you can move the right angle to any angle for drilling. The T18 is brushless. Regardless big $$$ but I think if I grabbed a tradional right angle I'd be none too happy with the grip either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatorb888 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Try the DWARA100 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Try the DWARA100I have this same one and it always get me out tight situations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan m Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 I have one of those 90 deg attachments.its great for driving the odd screw in a tight space.but it is a nightmare if you need to hold the drill, attachment and screw and also what you are screwing up.a dedicated drill is a one hand tool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickyMcGrath Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 I have the rt angle drill in 20v. I don't find myself using it a lot. It's a decent quality drill. I was in a bind and had to mix a bucket of thinset and it did just fine. I know it's not intended for that, but I was in a bind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPSElias Posted June 22, 2015 Report Share Posted June 22, 2015 I retract my last statement, I finally used it this weekend and I know what you mean as the handle is fatter than the normal 20v's, I am assuming this is for the paddle trigger. But I used it to do some electrical and it drilled through the wood effortlessly, and I got it on sale for ~$80 so it will serve me well at that price as I'll have a lot more tight holes to drill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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