DEWALT DWD215G 1/2-Inch 10-AMP Mid Handle Grip Drill

10.0A motor delivers increased drilling performance. 0 to 1200 RPM, variable speed reversing switch for increased versatility. Soft grip handle and 2 finger trigger increased comfort. 360 locking side handle with soft grip for greater control and versatiltiy. Metal gear housing for jobsite durability and increased reliability. 90 day money back guarantee. 3 year limited warranty.

Amazon Sales Rank: #10721 in Home ImprovementBrand: DEWALTModel: DWD215GNumber of items: 1Dimensions: 3.25" h x 11.88" w x 10.25" l, 6.75 pounds 10.0 Amp motor delivers increased drilling performancePatented DEWALT built motor design generates 50% more power with increased overload protection for added durability1/2-inch all-metal single-sleeve ratcheting keyless chuck with automatic spindle lock provides greater bit retention and tool-free convenienceMid-handle grip design with soft grip provides increased balance and comfort0-1200 RPM, variable speed reversing switch for increased versatility; 360 degree locking side handle with soft grip for greater control and versatility

Versatile and easy to handle, the DEWALT DWD215G 1/2-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill with Keyless Chuck delivers the power you need for all your home-improvement projects. The drill features a variable-speed trigger, a convenient reversing switch, a comfortable mid-handle grip, and an auxiliary handle.1/2-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill with Keyless ChuckAt a Glance:Reliable, 10 amp DEWALT-built motorReversible, variable-speed control from 0 to 1,200 rpmConvenient, keyless chuck holds bits securelySoft, non-slip grip and two-finger trigger for comfort and controlThree-year limited warranty, one-year free service, 90-day money-back guaranteeTake on jobsite projects large and small with the VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill.View larger.With a speed of 1,200 rpm, this drill allows you to take on a variety of masonry, metal, and wood projects. View larger.Patented DEWALT-Built Motor with Overload ProtectionWith its powerful 10 amp motor, the DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill is capable of delivering speeds of 0 to 1,200 rpm. At the heart of this drill's performance is a patented DEWALT-built motor that generates 50 percent more power than a standard motor of the same size, while also providing increased overload protection for extended tool life. This translates to quick, versatile drilling and driving.Versatility, Durability, and a Convenient Keyless ChuckAs versatile as it is powerful, the DWD215G functions well for both steel and wood applications. When working with a spade bit in wood, the drill offers a 1-1/2-inch capacity, and with an auger bit in wood, it can handle a 1-1/8-inch bit. The drill can handle a 2-9/16-self-feed bit and a 3-1/2-inch hole saw in wood. It can also handle a 1/2-inch twist bit or a 2-inch hole saw in steel.The DWD215G's 1/2-inch, single-sleeve, ratcheting keyless chuck is all-metal for durability and features an automatic spindle lock that provides greater bit retention. Along with the convenience of tool-free bit changes, the drill features a metal gear housing for added security against wear and tear.Built with Comfortable, Accurate Handling in MindComfortable handling goes a long way toward ensuring accurate results. The DWD215G is built with an ergonomic grip, and its two-finger rubber trigger makes power control easy. A 360-degree, locking, soft-grip side handle gives you hand-position options for improved user comfort and better overall command of the drill. And it weighs an easy-to-manage 5.2 pounds, decreasing user fatigue after extended use.The DWD215G 1/2-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill with Keyless Chuck comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.What's in the BoxDWD215G 1/2-Inch VSR Mid-Handle Grip Drill with Keyless Chuck and 360-degree locking side handle with soft grip.Reversible, variable speed VSR Drill handles1/2-inch twist bits or a 2-inch hole saws in steel.The 360-degree locking side handle gives you control for precise drilling applications.Mid handle drill, chuck size 1/2-Inch, no-load RPM 0 - 1200, gear train double. Amps at 120-Volt 10-Cord 8-Feet 3-Conductor, bearings ball and roller, drill chuck type keyless, housing metal gear housing, switch reversing variable speed, tool length 11-Inch, tool weight 5.2-Pound, includes 360-Degree side handle with soft grip, chuck key and holder.

Most helpful customer reviews28 of 31 people found the following review helpful.VERY disappointed.By NDI've had a Milwaukee 18V cordless drill for years (Lok-Tor serie, not the new Chinese made M18 cordless serie) and it's served me well. However batteries for these are unreliable and the Li-ion replacements cost too much (still had to buy a set to revive my cordless tools, cost is close to $200) so I decided to look for a corded alternative to take its place whenever possible. After HOURS of reading reviews and specs, I decided to go for this Dewalt one. It has power, speed and other features that I really like. My brand of choice is Milwaukee in the past but Milwaukee has decided to make most of their tools in China now and I'm definitely NOT a fan of Chinese products. I've had bad experiences with Dewalt brand in the past (10+ years ago) but thought they probably have improved. Not so.Pros:1. Decent price.2. NOT "Made in China" craps. This is made in Mexico.3. LOTS of power (10 AMP). In fact, it is the most powerful drill in its class.4. Mid-section handle gives a balanced hold.5. SPINDLE LOCK!!! Can't stress how important this is on keyless chucks. You can tighten bits a lot tighter than free-spinning spindle, which requires 2 hands to tighten bits. Very helpful when drilling large holes with round-shanked bits because the chuck clamps on the bits a lot tighter hence, eliminate bit spinning. For people who has never used a spindle-lock corded drill before: it's like the chuck tightening system found on most mid-range to high end cordless drill or corded drills with single sleeve chucks. Trust me, you won't want to go back to drills without spindle lock after using one.6. High RPM for 1/2" drill. Most 1/2" drill goes for around 850RPM spindle speed. This one goes to 1200RPM. This is great for drilling small holes (faster, requires less push-down force).(Some hammer drills can go as fast as 3000RPM free spinning but they're of a different class, for different purpose.)7. Nice LFA single-sleeved keyless chuck with brazed-on CARBIDE jaw liners. It will last a long time, even when your bit spins in it often.Now the CONS:1. Biggest draw-back for me is the concentricity of the spindle. I've used LFA chucks and know that they're very good chucks so that eliminates the question about the chuck's concentricity. A test piece of 1/4 diameter X 6" long ground Thompson shaft wobbled a lot at the end when spun in this drill. Estimated about 0.020"-0.050" run-out on it. Naturally, I brought back to to local store where I bought it to exchange for a better one. Tested the new one at the exchange counter to make sure and it did EXACTLY the same. Went and grabbed another one, same thing. They had only 3 in stock so I got a refund to go to another store in hope to get a better one. The clerk thought drills were meant to be like that so I brought in my 1/2" Milwaukee 18V Lok-Tor drill (German made) and chucked the shaft into it. It ran extremely straight with no run-out detectable by eyes or finger placing at the end of the shaft. He just shook his head in disbelief. Tested 3 more drills at a different store and the exact same thing happened. Got really pissed because I really liked the "Pros" mentioned above. I assemble machines together and precision drilling is a must so a wobbling chuck won't do it for me. It makes the drill "walks" out of a center-punched mark easily and makes a tap-drilled hole a lot bigger than anticipated (which results in very shallow thread depth or you can't tap it at all).2. Close examination of the chuck mounting system revealed another short-cut adopted by Dewalt: there is NO chuck screw to hold the chuck in place. Not even a tapped hole for the screw. In place of this hole is just a center-drilled mark. This is normally a left-hand screw to hold the chuck in place when you're running it in counter-clockwise rotation. It prevents the chuck from being unwound out of the spindle in reverse when a lot of torque is applied to the chuck in that direction. If you ever need to drill a large hole into metal (5/8" and larger) and the bit binds when it exits the hole, this whole chuck+bit may just unwind from the spindle when you put it in reverse in an attempt to take the bit out of the hole. This is NOT a good thing.The CONS are deal-breakers for me. I'm sure a lot of people will find that negligible. If that is the case, by all means, buy this drill. It seems to be very good build, very powerful drill and will last for years to come. It's just not what I needed from a high-end drill. Ended up buying a used 7 AMP Chinese-made Milwaukee 3/8" drill from Amazon Warehouse. This drill has 1/2"-20 spindle thread so I just needed to buy a new 1/2" LFA chuck with carbide jaws to replace the OEM one. Everything is well. Chuck runs extremely true (thank God). I do wish Milwaukee (or any other brand, for that matter) makes a corded drill that has ALL the features of a high-end cordless drill (spindle lock, adjustable clutch, 2 speed selector switch, electric brake...). So far, only Ryobi makes one with a clutch (not a very good clutch at all, lowest setting is still too stiff). I'd like to see other better brands jumps on this wagon and I'm willing to pay extra for those features. Hope you find this lengthy review helpful.12 of 15 people found the following review helpful.Blown AwayBy Richard R. RaymondI was looking on line for a 3/4" drill like I had years ago. I found one but it was in mid $500 range. I have 2 other 6 amp 1/2" drills but they lacked the power to work with 8" and 12" thick timbers. One new Craftsman burntout a second old Craftsman the switch wire came loose. A third old Black & Decker ( 3.0 Amps) just didn't have the power. The Dewalt DWD215G cut the drilling time in half or more. No more stalling and pulling the bit back out I was BLOWN AWAY.The only negative thing, because of the vibration - every 15 minutes or so I had to retighten the chuck. The only improvement I could ask for is to put bubble level and plum indercators on the drill.3 of 4 people found the following review helpful.Whoops- the handle broke offBy Chad the Tool GuyThe good: This is a nice powerful, drill that is effectively as compact as a traditional pistol grip 3/8 drill because of its unique center handle design. Additionally, the center handle keeps the tool directly over the strong part of one's wrist so it reduces fatigue; the auxiliary handle is easy to adjust and helps keep the tool's power under control.The bad: It isn't a precision tool. The chuck has a significant amount of runout- I'd guess that the end of a drill bit wobbles about .015 inches. That's not much for general wood butchery or for drilling a 5/16" clearance hole in steel, but if you want to drill a tap sized hole for an 8-32 machine screw, the drill isn't accurate enough.The Ugly: The first day I had the drill, I was running a 2 - 9/16" hole saw and it got hung up on a nail. For a split second I was sure my wrist would be slammed into a joist but I was saved because the drill handle broke off. Really- the handle broke off the drill and there I was with a handle and two dangling wires in my hand and a brand new yellow drill securely jammed in a floor joist over my head.I exchanged the drill for a new one, filled out the warranty info and sent it in and I'm hoping for the best. One thing DeWalt has trained me to do is fill out the warranty information cards.Update April 3: I just broke the handle off the second drill. This one lasted almost a month. A note to Dewalt- 10 amp drills get used to drive hole saws. When using a holesaw one may encounter a nail. When one encounters a nail, the handle shouldn't break off the drill. Lemon yellow piece of crap. Slowly but surely my tools are now more green and blue. Maybe DeWalt is vying to be the next Harbor Freight.See all 11 customer reviews...