Additional information
| Amperage | 1.5 Amps |
|---|---|
| Included Components | (1) DCD701B – 12V MAX* Drill/Driver, (1) DCF801B – 12V MAX* Impact Driver, (2) DCB122 – 12V MAX* batteries, (1) DCB112 – 12V and 20V MAX* Charger, (1) Belt clip, (1) Kit Bag |
| UPC | 885911631990 |
| Manufacturer | DEWALT |
| Part Number | DCK221F2 |
| Item Weight | 1.9 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 5.97 x 5.25 x 8.4 inches |
| Item model number | DCK221 |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Size | One Size |
| Color | Multi |
| Style | Classic |
| Finish | Brushed |
| Material | Blend |
| Pattern | Solid |
| Shape | Rectangular |
| Power Source | hand_powered |
| Wattage | 250 watts |
| Maximum Power | 300 Watts |
| Item Package Quantity | 1 |
| Special Features | Variable Speed |
| Batteries Included | Yes |
| Batteries Required | Yes |
| Battery Capacity | 2 Amp Hours |
Sebastian P. –
Pros:
The driver was (just) able to undo the wheel nuts on my Toyota Camry – I found this amazing for such a tiny 12V tool! [My wheel nuts had been correctly torqued by me; I doubt it could have undone wheel nuts as tightened by typical tyre shops.]
Both the driver and the drill are well balanced, and the rubber grip has a nice secure feel.
The drill has low enough torque settings for driving small screws into plastic without stripping threads.
Very important: the batteries have individual cell contacts, so the charger can keep the cells properly balanced (unlike my Bosch 12V drill this kit is replacing).
The batteries (even though only 2Ah) seem to last a long time on the kinds of jobs these tools were designed to do, and for larger projects the second battery is charged long before the first one goes flat.
Cons:
For Australia, the charger is 120V only, so you need not just a plug adaptor but a step-down transformer. It is probably cheaper to just buy a local DeWalt charger (or cannibalise the US charger to connect the battery to a proper balancing LiPo charger if you already have one).
The bag is pretty useless. Yes it is a nicely made bag, but there are no compartments or dividers, so the tools, batteries and charger just roll around and bang into each other. I can’t see myself making much use of it.
Summary:
The drill and driver are both excellent, and the cost of this kit when I bought it was less than the cost of just the two skins, so I figure I got two batteries for free, and I don’t care that the charger and bag are no use to me.
Marco De la luz –
I have been doing DIY to the max for a decade, and I have learned that lighter weight tools compensate for my lack of hand grip, wrist, arm and shoulder strength, as well as youth, but finding light, reliable gutsy tools is not easy.
I bought a 12v drill ten years ago by DeWalt, as I was primarily concerned with doing small jobs around the house but the tools I inherited from my late husband were way too heavy for me.
Then I wanted an impact driver, but only 20v was available so I bought a drill/driver pair with batteries and charger, also DeWalt, and then bought another, brushless, set when that became available. As the years have gone by, my projects have gotten larger, but I still want light weight tools so I save my strength to carry materials and do the work.
Then I saw this set with the shorter length which is handy in certain applications, and it’s lighter weight again. But it was also discounted, and came with batteries and charger, as value is important all the time.
I was packing and organizing my 3 TStak boxes, on the wheels unit of course, and I realized how much heavier my first 12v drill is in comparison to this latest acquisition. Although I am getting older, thanks to DeWalt I am able continue to renovate and maintain my home without hiring a lot of help.
Sorry Tradesmen, but every time I don’t call you, I can buy another tool, or treat myself to something else.
Crystal –
The charger port for the batteries is faulty plugged in and started smoking now need to replace this
Sarah bridgman –
Das Ladegerät ist leider nicht zu gebrauchen da auf 110 V ausgelegt.
JJ –
I was debating whether to get a 20V set of tools, or if this 12V set would be enough for my needs. After a few months of use, I can say that I’m very happy I got this 12V set.
You probably won’t be busting off rusty lug nuts with the impact, but the compact size and weight savings more than make up for slightly reduced power.
This set offers more than enough power for most of my needs. I’ve used the impact on lag bolts, deck screws, anchor bolts, deck screws, and a variety of bolts, and have not been disappointed. (The first day I used these tools, I was not used to how much power they had, and snapped the head off of several deck screws.)
The drill is equally capable – I’ve drilled through wood, aluminum, steel; I even drilled through stucco using a masonry bit when I was too lazy to get off the ladder to grab a hammer drill.
In my opinion, the best feature of this set is its size and weight. They are extremely light and compact, which makes working in confined spaces and overhead so much easier and less fatiguing. I was just recently thinking how grateful I was for the light weight and small form factor of these tools as I was drilling overhead in a crawlspace. For 95% of the work I do, I would happily trade the power of a 20V tool for the weight and size advantage offered by these 12V tools.
The battery life is also excellent – I was able to do a full day’s work building a fence gate on less than one charge.
I also love the Precision Drive feature on the impact – I’ve used this to put the covers on junction boxes, switch covers, assembling furniture, etc. where I want to make sure I don’t strip the fastener.
The one drawback to keep in mind, however, is that DeWalt offers a very limited selection of tools for the 12V system. There are far more tools available for the 20V system.
Overall I’m very pleased with my purchase and would highly recommend this set to almost everyone. Even if you have a 20V set, you might consider getting this set in addition — I suspect you might find that you end up reaching for the 12V most of the time since it’ll get the job done with less weight and in a more compact form factor.
CAN100 –
I know most folks say to buy higher voltage (20v vs 12v) tools but the Dewalt 12v tools have proven to be great for my use. I have been using a 12v impact wrench nearly daily for 6 months–repairing and assembling snow blowers (over 500 units) and garden tillers (over 100) for a client. The impact wrench service has been PERFECT. Good power for doing the size work, and the batteries last a full day for that type work. That led me to buy this two tool kit.
I have finished a couple of projects since these arrived yesterday. They are light and compact. When hanging Curtin rods and doing other chores like that, the size and weight are really appreciated, not bulky and yet still have the power you need. The drill has good power, have tried it on wood, steel (1/4″ thick) fiberglass and Lexan and some other plastics. Again, good power and the light weight means easy to handle for precision. I used the driver for putting screws into wood (pine and some very hard oak) and (if you size the pilot hole well) no issue in driving screws. The screws going into the oak were 1/4 x 2 inch and drove easily.
Given the state of current practice to source lower end product internationally, I would suggest that the same tools (internal components) are the same as other brands). But the Dewalt ergonomics and external features are nice. The black grips don’t show dirt, but the yellow makes them very visible in a work environment.
Good price, easy to use, well balanced and good power with reasonable run time makes this a great set. I cannot imagine that any home owner would be disappointed with these. Given my experience and run time on the impact wrench from the same series, I believe a long life should be expected as well.
Le_Poete –
Fue mi primer kit que compre y siempre me funcionaron bien, nunca me fallaron y venía todo lo que indica la descripción.
Le_Poete –
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Shortly after placing the order, I was thinking about the 2 tools included in this combo and asking myself, how good they can be? are they powerful enough? relaying on my experience I became critical and skeptical towards this combo (DCD701+DCF801), because I thought the 701 with such small size couldn’t have that much power. I wanted to cancel my purchase but it was too late to do this, as the ordered combo was shipped already.
When I got it, I thought I will have a deeper look at it and try it first and then decide.
But now, I can say I am glad the cancellation didn’t work.
The results were so impressive that am convinced I made a good decision to choose it for its size and weight, they are actually even smaller than they appeared to me to be and I gained a value added to them: a noticeable power! – see the attached pictures and a video to this review.
– DCD701:
Although very small and 12V it has surprisingly and unexpectedly so much power. For a job with whether soft or hardwood the small discrete drill has proven its strength in light to mid-heavy duty. It is in terms of power more than enough and does not need to hide from its bigger brothers in the Dewalt family.
For a seriously tough work, the much muscular big brother the dcd999 is in my tools collection at home ready to intervene when needed!
*A Word about power:
As it is well known at Dewalt the power rating of the drills is given in UWO (Unit Watt Out). There is no direct mathematical conversion from UWO to torque in Lbs-In (Nm)
In the brand European site you can read the torque rating of the DCD701 = 57.5 Nm (Newton-meter in SI units system) this means in US/imp. units ≈ 509 Inch-Pound (1 In-lbs = 0,112984 Nm 1 Nm = 8,850745 In-lbs)
– DCF801:
Concerning this small, really small impact driver, it has equally impressed me for being small and having in enough power, it managed without difficulty in level 2 (low mode) and 3(high mode) to drive thick and long and different types of screws into pine and some beech wood. Remark: the power level 1 (precision mode) is not intended for driving long and thick screws but it becomes very useful when using small screws where precision and controlled power are important.
Questions:
-Can the DCD701 be used to drill into concrete?
I would say NO, it shouldn’t , it doesn’t have the hammering function to support this, it is not designed for masonry.
-is it necessary to use the 12v/ 3Ah or 5Ah instead of 2Ah battery?
Answer: I would say no, not necessary and not up front, I used a lot both the 701 and 801 these days to evaluate my purchase, for what I did, the combo-included 2Ah batteries were sufficient and the charge lasted long enough.
From me measured specifications:
-DCD701 dimensions and weight:
Length/Depth: 152 mm (5,98“)
Height, without/with battery: 185 mm (7,28“) / 215 mm (8,46“)
Width: 57 mm (2,24“)
Weight: grams (lb: oz)
Bare tool: 866 g (1:14.4)
With 2Ah battery: 1086 g (2:6.3)
-DCF801 dimensions and weight:
Length/depth: 128 mm (5,03“)
Height, without/with battery: 184 mm (7,24“) / 215 mm (8,46“)
Width: 57 mm (2,24“)
Weight: grams (lb: oz)
Bare tool: 792 g (1:11.9)
With 2Ah battery: 1014 g (2:3.7)
My evaluation for both tools:
Weight and dimensions: 5
Power: 4,5
Battery lasting: 4,5
Easiness to use + comfort*: 5
Handling*: well balanced and feels good in the hand, note 5/5
* After my long experience with various brands and tools something here is immediately noticeable: the well-thought-out ergonomics and comfortable handling which is an important criterion for me and Dewalt excels in this area.
Conclusion:
Overall satisfaction: 5/5
Recommendation: with clear conscience I rate the combo kit DCD701+DCF801 as very good and highly recommended
To complement a tools collection and having a light to medium heavy woodwork, fastenings, metal or electrical work,… where small tools that are not heavy in weight, with sufficient power and perfect handling are needed, this combo is well suited for it.