Best drill/driver ever used
I can't comment on how long this drill will last but it is without question the finest drill I've ever used. Wood screws seem to almost effortlessly leap into pressure treated decking. Balance is very good as is the option of three different speed/torque ranges. If the drill has a downside it is that I would have prefer lithium ion batteries to the nicad version but I'm sure the nicads will work just fine for my purposes. If however you desire to purchase the lithium ion batteries they will fit on the drill even though they are slightly shorter in length.
6/22/2008
Best ever
I can only say that I am a man who loves my tools and I love this one most of all.
A man once told me, "You buy a quality tool and you regret it once, you buy a cheap tool and you regret it for the rest of your life". This is simply the best screw gun I've ever had. I know some have a bigger battery, hammer drill, etc etc. I want a screw gun, drill that works hard and runs forever. I'm sold on Dewalt.
6/18/2008