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| Brand: DeWalt
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $463.29
Buy New: $190.00
You Save: $273.29 (59%)
Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 20228
Media: Tools & Hardware
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10.4
Dimensions (in): 14.8 x 13.5 x 4.7
MPN: DW054K-2
Model: DW054K-2
UPC: 028877374451
EAN: 0028877374451
ASIN: B000087QPI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
Noisy, but strong February 2, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I was a bit skeptical about this tool after I purchased it, and I took a lot of ribbing at the jobsite because of its size and the noise it made, but after it drove 4 inch wood screws into a door frame they shut up. It takes a little getting used to if you want to us it to fasten drywall, but it isn't hard. You also go through a lot of bits because it is so powerfull it shatters them. You also have to buy a chuck if you want to drill with it.
For the money, I don't think I have ever bought a better drill/screw gun. We burn out a lot of drills on the jobsite and when I finally wear this on out I will definately buy another to replace it.
A dream to use December 21, 2005
24 out of 24 found this review helpful
I had recently used a friend's DeWalt 12v impact driver (and loved it), so when I had the opportunity to pick this 14.4v driver up cheap I jumped at the chance. I expected great things from this tool and I have not been disappointed.
Whenever I can't get good leverage on my regular 14.4v DeWalt drill/driver it tends to strip the screw heads towards the end of the drive. Not so with this baby. If you are starting with a new or undamaged screw, this driver will sink it into anything short of concrete without stripping the head. Other benefits include the small size of the driver itself and a really nifty chuck device.
As for downsides: You hear this a lot, but when this thing goes into "impact mode" it is loud. If you happen to be in a small room such as a bathroom you will really notice how loud it is. Also, you have to use hex headed bits and drivers with this thing, and that could lead to a bit of expense if you don't have any already.
Before buying this impact driver I was in a pretty common situation. I already owned a 14.4v drill/driver and had to wonder if I needed this one too. I am sure a lot of people who will read this review are in the same boat. My answer to this is yes and no. You can get by forever with just a drill/driver, so you don't NEED this tool. But speaking from a convenience point of view, once you buy this and cease to strip screw heads no matter what material you are screwing into, and once you get used to applying about 1/4 of the pressure that a drill/driver takes, you will love this tool forever.
I made sure that my drill/driver and my impact driver were of the same voltage so they could share batteries and now use the drill for drilling (duh) and the impact driver for driving and spend a lot less time swapping back and forth between drill bits and driver bits.
I highly recommend this as a well made and high performing tool.
Dynamite In Hand October 19, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
If power is what your looking for then look no further. The size is small and very convinent. She'll drive long screws into wood all day. The extra battery pack always assures plenty of juice for any application. I'm a Professional window Covering contractor and depend on my tools and this one is a very dependable cordless. The variable speed takes a little getting use to, as does the impacting noise when the torque is driving it home. This is like no other "cordless driver " you've used before! Takes a little getting use to...so much power. Try to use positive lock type screw systems. Slotted and philips don't hold as well as hex head and square drive. I'll never be caught without my Dewalt Impact Driver, Ever!
 owner of 3 DW054's July 16, 2005
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I am a part time deck builder and realy like the impact drivers but it seems they can't take the heat. All three of mine are less than a year old and all three motors burned out the same day. The only good thing was DEWALT paid to replaced the motors free of charge. Thanks DEWALT.
better than Makita 12v for my use February 16, 2005
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I tried a 12v Makita impact driver after reading the reviews. It was a revelation, but the angled handle was awkward and a little painful to use at arm's length. The DeWalt handle is 90 degrees to the motor and is easier to use for me. The Dewalt trigger isn't quite as sensitive as the Makita, but it's very good. The 1150 inch-pounds (vs 867 for Makita 12v) seems just right....it spins longer at high speed before the impact starts, so long screws drive quite a bit quicker. The Makita 12v is definitely more controllable and has a the ultimate variable trigger, but I can drive both 6 x 3/4" wood screws in cabinet hinges and sink 4" deck screws out of sight in anything with the DeWalt. It does the formerly impossible. I smile every time pick it up.
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