DEWALT 750W Corded Percussion Drill Variable Speed Compact, DWD024K-GB

Update: Nearly 4 years in, a lot of heavy DIY jobs done, and this drill runs like day one.Very pleased.- - - - -Excellent design, materials, and fabrication.Although quite substantial, the weight is significantly lower than my previous Tacklife 850W drill.It is also remarkably compact, being easily a third smaller by volume.- Regular and hammer-drill action.- Excellent variable-speed trigger, with reliable slow start, and smooth acceleration.- Recessed trigger-lock.- Surprisingly quiet for such a powerful (701W) drill.- Extremely sturdy, and well finished.- A really nice case, made from hard-wearing plastic, much like a hard rubber, so it won't chip or split.- An extra handle, that fits more easily than others I have tried.- Cleverly, the handle also functions as a depth gauge; the supplied rod tightens with the handle.- The chuck-key has a longer lever than most, and so is more comfortable when tightening hard.- Where the handle meets the cable, there is the usual chuck-key holder.- A (detachable) rubber loop on the cable can hold the chuck-key, allowing use without removal.- The cable is unusually long (4m), and still fits nicely into the case.Note: I should say that although this drill is rated as having a lower maximum (701W) than my previous drill (850W), but I have not noticed any reduction in delivered power. Perhaps the motor on this drill is simply more efficient.Note: The trigger does not have the familiar speed-locking screw that limits the top-speed. I have, however, so far found this unnecessary, as the control provided by the trigger on this drill is so accurate and well-graded.- - -I must emphasise that all of the elements (drill body, chuck, handle, depth-gauge rod, cable, plug, and case) are unusually well finished. The case especially was a surprise. Even though injection-moulded, the case fits together properly, and mine was almost entirely without rough edges or excess plastic.** Though pricey, I recommend spending the extra, since this drill is simply in a different league to the c.£50 alternatives. **- - -Bought at £75.00 with free Prime delivery.Item was delivered on-time, as-described, and suitably packaged.

Good quality drill. Plenty of power and does all diy jobs around the house. Nice case to storecit in.

When a cordless just won't cut it you need some dependable a full power all the time grunt. This one is as good as my old Black and Decker. High praise. The depth stop is a bit irrelevant but I never use on in practice so I'd still give tghis full marks.

Had it a few months now. It hasn't struggled with any household DIY tasks. Makes easy work of materials you would expect it to, luke wood, plastic and light metals. So far, I haven't tried it on brick (which was what killed my previous Bosch drill) or thicker, denser metals.The case is remarkably small, which is great for storage but a little bit more of a faff when it comes to tucking the wire and handle away neatly.My last drill was keyless chuck, and that was what eventually gave way (seized up whilst drilling into brickwork and won't release the drill bit) so I opted for this version with key and chuck.I will update the review if any problems occur, but so far a solid piece of kit for the amateur.

Note: There appears to be a discrepancy with the Amazon description of this product. After some less-than-great experience with a keyless chuck on my old Black & Decker i decide to order the keyed chuck version of this drill; however, I received the keyless chuck version - checking part numbers that seems to be correct so I think this Amazon page is misleading.That said I decided to keep this drill, as the keyless chuck on this DeWalt drill seems much better designed.The drill itself is surprisingly light and actually fairly small; it's very easy to handle. It comes complete with a storage case, detachable side handle and drill-depth stop. The case is hard and durable but there isn't much room inside it for anything more than the drill.Despite its small size and light weight this drill is phenomenal; the variable speed trigger is smooth and ramps up the speed steadily allowing good control, the switch to hammer-action is sure and the hammer-action is excellent - blitzing its way through masonry.So, that keyless chuck thing: my old Black & Decker recently bust into flames, after a very long, partly illustrious, partly irritating career and the thing I hated most about it was the keyless chuck which had serious slippage problems and often led to blisters trying to tighten it enough to hold, not to mention a habit of locking, preventing bit removal. Anyway the keyless chuck on this DeWalt drill feels much better: it clicks when the chuck takes the first bite then you just turn it for another four clicks to give a very sure grip on the drill bit, the reverse operation is similarly sure with a reassuring click as it loosens its grip. Additionally, the chuck is quite big and chunky. Finally, this drill is fairly quiet in operation.Excellent drill and very good value for money

I have been asked to fit a few things in my sister-in-laws new house, including a curtain pole and 42" plasma wall mounted TV. Both of my existing drills (Makita 18V combi and JCB corded 240V Hammer Drill) had problems drilling into the brickwork. In fact the brick was so hard that the motor in the JCB drill had burnt out! I decided to purchase a new corded drill of decent quality, something that would hopefully last me for a few years.Anyway, I read many positive reviews of the D024K and, knowing that DeWalt has an excellent reputation for quality and performance, decided to order one.In the meantime I was speaking to my brother (electrician) and he said that I should have gone for an SDS one if drilling into very hard masonry. I was a little aprehensive at this point and wondered whether I'd been too hasty in ordering the D024K. I needn't have worried though, as I have used the drill to successfully complete all of the jobs at my sister-in-laws house. The drill went through the masonry with such ease and required very little effort on my part. Very pleased with this drill and such a good price too! I would not hesitate to buy other DeWalt tools in the future. Would highly recommend!

The number of 5-star reviews for this drill made it a no-brainer, and I’m happy to add my 5-star review to that list.But apart from all those 5-star reviews, why did I choose the D024K?Keyed chuck: yeah, I’m a bit old-fashioned, but I prefer these over having to Chinese-burn those keyless chucks. You won’t lose the key anyway, because a plastic loop attaches it to the mains cable. And talking of mains cable…Wired: again, old-fashioned, but I know that when I want to use the drill, I can plug it in and get going. I always found it annoying to wait for my cordless drill to charge, or to lose power when the job’s not finished (I know, spare batteries are available).Depth stop: nothing fancy with measurements, just a simple metal rod that you tighten with the side-handle.Size: Or lack of. The best thing about the D024K – apart from having enough power and just the essential features you need to get the job done – is that it’s a super compact size compared to other drills. The short bodied D024K lets me get into corners and tight spots.The 650W motor has been more than enough for my household DIY jobs. The variable speed trigger builds up easily from slow enough to start a hole, though I’ve not had any need to test this out at full speed.The D024K, the cable, plug, key, and the manual all fit into a smart plastic carry case.Finally, remember that this brilliant drill is half the story. Partner it with good quality bits, and you’re sorted. I’ve used Bosch Multi-Construction for general DIY, and the DeWalt Extreme Masonry bits for really tough jobs like concrete lintels – these are all available on Amazon.No brainer – get one!

well... i was trying to put some hooks on the wall for our coats. i managed to drill 2 holes with a normal 18v bosch drill. the other attempts at drilling holes ended with 2 snapped drill bits. the only option was to buy a hammer drill. best piece fo tool kit ive invested in. first time using a hammer not sure how easy it would be. first, the drill was small and conpact. but heavy. a good sign of realiability. i also bought some masonry drill bits specifically for a hammer drill. the drill is easy to set up and using the chuck to lock the drill bit in place. after 5 minutes, i completed the job. infact, was more like 2 minutes. i didnt even have to use full speed. this tool is a machinee it went through bricks like butter. being an ex coun cil house gthe walls are solid. no problem .i didnt even have to push. the drill is so stable. and has the option of being a normal drill or hammer mode. btw, you dont feel any difference. i expected it to be very hard to handle.