Powerful with No Load Speeds
Product Name: Dewalt DW505 1/2-Inch 7.8-Amp Variable-Speed Reversing Dual Range Hammerdrill
Product Description: Chorded Hammer Drill
Price: $$$
Currency: US
Availability: InStock
- Durability - 9.5/109.5/10
- Ease of Use - 8.7/108.7/10
- Ergonomics - 8.4/108.4/10
- Versatility - 8.0/108.0/10
- Weight - 8.0/108.0/10
Summary
Although some flaws were mentioned in the Dewalt DW505 but as they say, “Nothing is 100% perfect,” so was the case here. However, the long list of specs and features tell us that the machine is worth what demanded. Its optimum working range in strong materials like concrete is from 5/32 to 3/8 inch. Overall, the performance is not compromised at any case.
Dewalt has lately been a new name in the field of innovative electronics. Electrical screwdrivers, drills and now these Hammer drills… Hammer drills are something much more than simple drills. They give you more control, more speed and more grip over ordinary drills. They have a handle attached to them at the end which gives you extra grip just like a sniper rifle. However, not only a handle, they have much more which make them your perfect drilling them.
Some of their features are explained below in this in-depth review of the Dewalt DW505 1/2-Inch 7.8-Amp Variable-Speed Reversing Dual Range Hammerdrill.
Powerful Motor with Overload Protection
The DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Dual-Range Hammer drill is much more durable and powerful than ever before. It has a 7.8 amp motor which is capable of delivering a maximum of 650 watts, which can perform in a wide range of applications. It also features a depth rod which can make the depth of your hole extremely precise and accurate resulting in the material-specific performance easier to achieve.
In addition, the hammer drill’s has a gear configuration(high/low speed) which makes it easier to handle both high-torque and high-speed drilling without placing excessive stress on the motor. The product also has overload protection to guarantee your safety first.
Versatile, Dual-Mode Design
The dual-mode design by DEWALT allows you to change seamlessly between different materials like wood, masonry projects, and steel. It is built to perform quick work of concrete and masonry applications in the toughest conditions at your job site. The DW505’s has a hammer mode which allows boring through the toughest materials ever for longer times without damaging the bit
The DW505 Hammer drill has integrated into it, no-load speeds which range from 0 to 1,100 and 0 to 2,700 rpm. This just not ends here. In the hammer drill mode, it can deliver between 0 and 19,000 and 0 and 46,000 rpm. It also features a 1/2-inch capacity when drilling in steel and also 1-1/2-inch capacity when working with something comparatively softer such as wood.
Specs and features
- The product is 1/2″
- Variable Speed
- Reversing
- Dual Range
- Hammer drill
- Easy to use
- The product is manufactured in China
- 8-amp motor
- High performance and overload protection
- High/low gear
- High-speed drilling
- High torque applications
- Dual mode
- Hammer drill for wood, steel, or masonry applications
- Lightweight design
- Easy to use
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Pros
- Handling in a variety of orientations
- 360-degree side handle
- Depth rod
- Greater control
- Versatility
- Increased depth accuracy
Cons
- Expensive
- Made up of plastic
- Breakage was reported in some cases
Verdict
Although some flaws were mentioned in the Dewalt DW505 but as they say, “Nothing is 100% perfect,” so was the case here. However, the long list of specs and features tell us that the machine is worth what demanded. Its optimum working range in strong materials like concrete is from 5/32 to 3/8 inch. Overall, the performance is not compromised at any case.
plastic material of the Dewalt DW505 1/2-Inch 7.8-Amp Variable-Speed Reversing Dual Range Hammerdrill never a big problem for the professionals who love the DEWALT products and always rate it well. This too was rated 4 out of 5 stars, surely a big achievement for DEWALT Company.
