DeWalt Heavy-Duty 12v Compact 3/8" Adjustable Clutch Drill/Driver Kit DW953K-2

Pros: Works perfect on all of my small jobs.
Cons: Might need more power and battery life for bigger jobs.

DeWalt Heavy-Duty 12v Compact 3/8" Adjustable Clutch Drill/Driver Kit DW953K-2


For as long as I can remember, I have been all thumbs when it comes to fixing things around the house. In the past when I owned my own home, I tried to...

Pros: Easy to use, Lightweight, and comes with an Extra Battery.
Cons: I really can’t think of any at this time.

As seen from some of my other reviews, I like to write about the durability of some of the products I’ve had in use for several years. I know a lot of people like to jump up and write what they think about an item as soon as it comes on the market, ...

Pros: Powerful, light, hand-tightening collet, variable speed, adjustable clutch, relatively inexpensive
Cons: Won't stand upright

First off, I'll just say that the DeWalt DW953 is, overall, a great drill/driver. For most of your projects, at home or on the job, it performs quite well for the money.

I had purchased a DeWalt DC drill, but got this one as a gift. Having...

Pros: Good Quality Tool, Yellow Color, Power & Torque, Good Batteries, Warranty.
Cons: For me, nothing I can think of after 2 years.

I have owned my DeWalt for over two years now and it is still going strong. My unit came with the standard charger, two batteries, the DeWalt 90-degree pivot 12-volt flashlight with Xenon bulbs and carrying case. I purchased the DeWalt after finally...

Pros: Rugged, light weight, easy to use and NO cords to roll out!
Cons: If it EVER brakes I'll let you know.....

Do not go anywhere without this tool. This 12 volt baby fits like a glove. It is versatile and the most reliable cordless I have ever used. The DeWalt Cordless comes with a plastic case, the drill, an extra battery, battery charger and operating manual....

Pros: feels good, works great
Cons: a bit more expensive

I'm faaarrr from a home-repair kinda gal. I figured for the stuff I'm going to tackle on my own, I couldn't need more than a plain ol' Black and Decker one-speed drill. And that's what I had for a long time. Then, when we bought a house, we got the...

Pros: Ease of use, versatility
Cons: Can't handle a lot of heavy torque for long

I purchased my Dewalt DW935 12V cordless drill because it was recommended to make my job as a construction electrician easier. I found it to be so useful, my spouse bought one! The drill has a good center of gravity which makes it less trouble to hold...

Pros: very durable
Cons: none

This is a great tool to have around. One of the features I really like is that it can be recharged at anytime. With some other brands the battery has to be completely run down before recharging or the battery will be damaged.
It has an advantage...

Pros: very easy to use
Cons: battery lasting longer

I bought my husband this drill about 2 years ago. I have used it as much as he has. It is great for chores around the house that you can do yourself. I have put mini blinds up and installed all types of shelves. I hate having to ask my husband to...

Pros: Good torque for a 12v, quick re-charges
Cons: A little more money

I chose to purchase the DeWalt 935 12v cordless drill simply because DeWalt has the highest durability of any drill I have owned. On every job-site I have worked on that product name commands the most respect.

I went with the 12v volt because...

Pros: handles mud and water and dusty work areas well
Cons: battery life of the batteries that come with it

I originally bought this model about 1 year ago while working with company remodeling apartments. Since that time the drill has worked quite well in very dusty and dirty conditions.also been dropped a few times form second and third floors to muddy and...

Pros: good battery life, very fast charger, plenty of power
Cons: I can't think of any.

I got one for x'mas 1998. It was one of the best things I ever got. The drill ran for 25 minutes of continuous drilling into a brick wall. Then the battery dies, but the charger actually charges the regular packs in about 25 minutes, rather than 1...

Pros: A drill you can use on anything...
Cons: none

We bought one of these when we were getting ready to sell our house, before our recent move to Alaska. My husband had been complaining about having to drag the old heavy drill around and having to hook up extension cords to work outside on the deck.And a...

Pros: Light weight
Cons: Yellow handle shows dirt

I bought this Dewalt 12Volt drill for reroofing my barn's metal roof. The drill has much more power and battery life than I expected. My friend brought his 12 volt Black and Decker to help, and mine would drill holes much faster than his. I have also...

Pros: Powerful, Durable, Yellow
Cons: Costs a little more.

Why pay $30-70 for a cheap Black and Decker or Skil cordless every year when you can buy a DeWALT th ...

Pros: Good Power, Good value (two batteries), Cool Yellow Color
Cons: Grip Uncomfortable, Clutch doesn't have positive detents, Fragile?

Don't get me wrong I like this drill. It is powerful and I have yet to come up with a job it could not handle. I think it is a good value for the money but I have a few reservations about it.

1. I think its a Black & Decker (the parent company...

Pros: Very Strong Tool, very versatile
Cons: Haven't found one yet..

I have used many cordless drills in my time, and with all the drills that I have used, I have to say that I think that DeWalt has the best put together cordless drills around.
Late in the year last year, I started helping a friend build a woodshop...

Pros: Cheap, sturdy, lightweight, well balanced.
Cons: Batteries difficult to remove.

After two 12v. Milwaukees met untimely demises, I opted for the DeWalt.
The middle positioning of the handle and the much lighter weight make it better balanced and much easier to carry in the holster, and much easier to carry around on a roof,...