DEWALT Corded Drill with Keyed Chuck, 7.0-Amp, 3/8-Inch (DWE1014)

Unfortunately, I had to give up on my older Porter Cable drill for lack of replacement parts. It was powerful and speed control was smooth at all ranges, though it was by no means light weight. The DeWalt that I replaced it with was full of surprises. It also has lots of power and speed control is smooth and positive like the Porter. It weighs much less and is convenient to use. I was impressed. I was looking for a high quality drill with a key-type chuck, and I think the DeWalt meets the goal. I need a chuck that will handle the load of a powerful drill, and I have not yet met a keyless device that can take the load. I do wish they would just provide the standard all steel chuck that we have used all these years instead of a combination plastic and steel chuck. I haven't had any trouble with it yet, but sometimes it isn't necessary to change what works. I hope it holds up. Overall, the DeWalt is a great drill and exceeds my expectations.

This is a wonderful drill. Thank you, Dewalt, for the keyed chuck!! Just, thank you!! To anyone out there who's a newbie to drills, get this one! The keyed chuck holds the drill bit in place. If you use a drill with a keyless chuck, the manufacturer will claim it makes it quicker to change out the drill bits. Technically, this is true, if you're changing drill bits all the time, and if every second counts. Otherwise, for goodness' sakes, keyless chucks are disastrous. Your drill will reach a point of not holding the bit, and you'll have to keep tightening it manually between drilling. It can actually become a safety issue. So that's one reason why this is a great drill!!Also, when I lay it down to put a different board into my pocket hole jig, this drill lies flat and does not tilt, which is good, because it's still spinning.This drill gets a lot of power, and I can tell an improvement over my old drill. Not sure if my old drill was always weaker or if it died over time.Another great thing about this drill is that it plugs in. To anyone considering a drill which charges, just consider the headache. If you have access to outlets, then get a drill which plugs in, like this one! If you're occasionally going to do outdoor stuff, then just buy a long extension cord. It will all save you the headache of charging something.This drill also is very ergonomical. It feels smooth and works smoothly. It even has a little hole on the cord for the chuck key. I love this drill.

Pretty impressive drill, better than my Freight one! Would buy again.

Works as advertised. Arrived when promised. I am satisfied.

...I agree with one minor complaint pointed out by other evaluators. Overall, the drill works great with plenty of power and a solid chuck. The tool's only flaw is in the speed control. I note that though the drill is supposed to have variable speed control, that control is not very sensitive and it tends to jump from one speed to the next. It does tend to hold that speed once you stop moving the trigger and maintains that speed but it is difficult to find any particular speed you may want. This is usually not a big problem but something a purchaser may want to know.Overall, a good tool with a good "feel". I'm pleased with my purchase, Turn Key.

I was shocked at how much better this works than my 40 year old Craftsman! Good power, easy to use. Seems well made.I wanted a plug in drill so I dont have to deal with charging batteries.

When asked, husband says... I LIKE IT, VERY MUCH. Had the features he wanted and works as described.

This drill has the power of a 1/2" drill in 3/8" form. The 7 amp 2800 rpm motor is impressive. Torque is impressive, with nice responsive trigger for the variable speed and easy operation of the reversible feature. This, in my opinion, is a very nice drill for around my house. I am hard on 3/8" drills as I drill a lot of stainless steel, cast steel and cast iron automotive parts as well as aluminum, brass and copper parts. A keyless chuck is out of the question for me, and this drill should be a great tool for a long time. China did a great job on this one. UPS did a number on this box, which is just the drill, chuck, and manual in a box with no packing of any kind, topped off with a pitch across our concrete porch from the sidewalk with no damage I can see, yet. This drill has already proven it's toughness before it was used.