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| About - Hitachi DS18DVF3 |
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The Hitachi DS18DVF3 is part of the cordless drill & tool kit test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, cordless drill models like the DS18DVF3 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.
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Hitachi cordless drills are geared to the contractor market and are available in multiple sizes, weights, and voltages. Hitachi cordless drills are widely available online, in hardware stores, and at Lowe’s. |
| Features & Specs - Hitachi DS18DVF3 | |
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Battery type |
NiCd |
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Battery recharge time (in minutes) |
30 |
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Speed ranges |
2 |
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(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Problematic
1/23/2010
Pros
Easy To Use
Good Battery Power
Powerful
Cons
Bit Slips
Best Uses
All Around
Comment:
Charger works great but doesn't seem to hold a charge as long as others I've owned. One battery quit working after about 3 months. I dropped the drill off a paint pan on a step ladder about 4 feet up and the connection for the battery broke. Now I have to tape the battery on each time I recharge it. This drill will be replaced shortly.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Broken Clutch
9/14/2009
Pros
Easy To Use
Powerful
Cons
Best Uses
All Around
Comment:
The clutch started slipping on my first big job mixing cement.
How long have you owned it:
One-to-three months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
By from
Dead Battery
6/8/2009
Pros
Powerful
Cons
Heavy
Poor Battery/Charger
Best Uses
Comment:
This is a good drill, but the batteries will not hold a charge for very long (just a few days), making it useless to me. I plan to give it away.
How long have you owned it:
More than six months
Bottom Line
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
Other User Reviews
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User has 5 Days of experience with this product
Hitachi 18 volt ni-cad 1/2 cordless drill set
07/28/2007
Strength
Known reliability since I have other hitachi tools.
Weakness
None
My brother took my other drill by the same maker and although he denies he I know that he took it. But this is a replacement for a known reliable tool that I get use out of almost on a daily basis for projects around the house.Excellent craftsmanship.Also the company I ordered it from had fast delivery.
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User has 4 of experience with this product
great drill packs punch
07/22/2007
Strength
Strong batteries, many torque settings, comfortable grip, relatively compact
Weakness
Flashlight feels flimsy
I've been using this drill around the house for a few months and it's great. I've used it as a nut driver to speed up small engine assembly/disassembly jobs, and to drive screws installing shelves. The battery life is great, I pull it out after weeks in the case and it still has a strong charge. It feels pretty powerful but it's balanced so it doesn't twist too badly when you press/release the trigger. The flashlight is pretty lightweight and doesn't feel very sturdy. But it's pretty bright, and I bought the kit mainly for the drill and two batteries anyway. All in all, it seems like it's well built and will last a long time under moderate use. Definitely worth the purchase price.
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User has 2 Months of experience with this product
Powerful driver in a compact package
06/20/2007
Strength
Smaller form than other comparable drills.1/2 chuckReasonably high torquecomfortable grip
Weakness
plastic chuck although you won't find a metal chuck on anything but a professional level drill.
This is a decent drill, even more so if you don't mind the color scheme.It has reasonably high torque and decent battery life. The chuck sticks a bit and the battery is sometimes less than effortlessly removed. Nevertheless, this is a great drill for homeowners and professionals alike.A nice feature of this drill is its size - it's a bit smaller than similarl torque drills, which means that it's easier to lug around and fit into cramped spaces.
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