![]() ![]() I've got way to many 1.3 & 1.5ah batteries and have no clue what to do with them lol. When it comes down to it, really just the weight tho smaller the better for storage. Thanks for the information, didn't know the 791 came with a spotlight, for the one on the hammer drill has helped me out at times especially when I'm underneath something mucking about with a fixture. Haven't needed to bore out holes larger than 1/2 in a while worst case have the hammer drill. Yeah chuck size doesn't matter much to me, though I do prefer metal to other materials. You won't regret that one.Įdit: I saw in another response that you are already on the 12V platform as well. It's awesome for making quick rips and everything without needing a full size circ saw. If you absolutely need it to be super compact, I'd choose Atomic, but if you can live with the extra half inch, the 791 is far superior.Īlso, one Atomic tool I recommend is the 4.5" circ saw. I love my 12V tools, but can't recommend a second battery platform for a small drill when the Atomic is barely larger. The Atomic comes with batteries at that price, but they are 1.3ah. The 791 is like 140 vs 100 for the Atomic. So more features and power/speed vs a little smaller in size. It's a little more expensive, but it has a metal chuck, 2000rpm vs 1650 for the Atomic, higher torque, and it has the spotlight feature on the light like their high end hammer drills (can switch to high and it stays on for 20 minutes). However, if you would prefer to stay on the 20V only platform I'd probably recommend just getting the DCD791 which is a little under 7" long, the Atomic is 6.3 and the 12V is 6", but the 79 is the most powerful compact drill they make. Keep in mind it's a 3/8 chuck, not a 1/2 if that matters to you. It'll do 3/4" spade bits through 2 by material at least. Cases are very similar in appearance, and it's kinda convenient that all these knockoff batteries are basically more or less the old 3ah DeWalt battery with different labels haha I think the same factory that made the old 3ah (non-XR) batteries probably made these after DeWalt ditsched the old double stack 3s lol. They looks like DeWalt batteries basically, but just say "Lithium Ion" only. And the color scheme is actually black and yellow despite the Amazon pictures. This battery is clearly the same size as the 4/5 or old 3ah batteries which use 18650s, not the larger 6ah batteries which use larger 21700 cells.Īt the end of the day, you get a reasonably priced battery and solid performance leap over the low end small capacity batteries. I believe 21700 cells are the only ones that can reach 3+ah. They advertise 6ah on the battery, but obviously you need 3ah cells in the double stack size battery to get 6ah. ![]() Older cells, but for 30 bucks each for 3ah, it's pretty good. I have one set of these and they put the 1.3s to shame and seem on par with a regular XR 4ah. ![]() However, if you want to boost the battery numbers, I'd suggest these knockoffs. Honestly the 12V drill seems like it should fit your use pretty well. I think a little over 2 lbs with battery, but you're probably familiar if you've used the impact. I also don't care for in-handle batteries).12V DeWalt ergonomics are the same as 20V DeWalt. Hopefully Dewalt builds on this new series and quickly at good quality. Considered Milwaukee and while their stuff is awesome I just for whatever reason don't like the handle on their 12v tools much. Still, 149 for the backpack set really hard to pass so next time I may just grab that. I saw the backpack deal you're referencing and I almost bought it in the past but I already have the atomic recip and while I could make some back selling to someone else I just didn't want to deal with that. The screwdriver is nice for plates and whatnot especially if I'm doing a couple of rooms but like you said a drill can do the same and then some. 12v impact really works well for me tho which is why I'm here asking about the drill. Kinda hope Dewalt updates their high end impact, I've heard others mention the 2nd speed is usually enough. If I have to frame something out I just whip out the good ol Vaughan. Had that stolen along with some other tools and I just went with the 12v because I don't really do any heavy fastening right now. I had the OG variable speed and while it didn't have selectors for the motor I mastered the trigger and that thing just chugged along forever. Yeah I've been rolling with the hammer drill but sheeeesh when I'm doing something overhead or in a tight spot where I have to cant the drill itself 45 degrees I'm like "why do I do this to myself?". ![]()
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