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Hitachi DB10DL 10.8 Volt Li-Ion Micro Driver Drill | 
 enlarge | Brand: Hitachi
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $230.00
Buy New: $74.71
You Save: $155.29 (68%)
New (26) from $74.71
Rating:  11 reviews
Sales Rank: 20104
Media: Tools & Hardware
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 7.6
Dimensions (in): 14.7 x 12.8 x 4.5
MPN: DB10DL
Model: DB10DL
UPC: 717709013049
EAN: 0717709013049
ASIN: B0013DN4NI
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 88 Inch Pounds of Torque | | • | 21 Stage Clutch with an additional drill setting | | • | Battery Charge Indicator light | | • | LED light ring illuminates the on the work surface | | • | Quick Change 1/4" Hex Chuck |
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Product Description
10.8V. The new Micro Driver Drill from Hitachi is the first in a series of 10.8V Lithium Ion tools. The DB10DL is impressively lightweight and compact at less than 6" in length and weighing only 1.8 lb. Fitting easily in any tool belt, it is the ideal dri
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| Customer Reviews: Read 6 more reviews...
10.8 Volt does not equal 18v January 2, 2009
W. Dalton (Orlando, Fl)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I just want to say up front that I bought this unit at Lowe's as an open box ( I didn't get the carry case or manual ) paid $47 for it and is a replacement for the 3v electric screwdriver by Hitachi (one of my son's buddies walked off with it). I do a lot of computer work and need something quick and easy to use on the bench at work I have a panasonic and love it but both the panasonic and Hitachi screwdrivers are round and sometimes roll around I'm hoping this will do better. It is very comfortable and with a 6" bit I can get to everything so far. I've used it on screws in hardware replacement on some kitchen cabinets and had no problems. Battery life is great and recharge is 30 to 40 min. You get 2 so one is always charged. This is not a 18v or 14.4v drill so don't buy it as a replacement for those but as a light duty driver it is great and I'm very happy with it.
Good Drill/Driver but could have improved functionality December 30, 2008
Daniel (California)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
A bit about myself: "do it yourselfer" w experience with 14.4 volt Makita drill/impact driver NiMh Kit.
I've started using the smaller Li-ion tools including this product, the Hitachi 10.8V impact driver as well as Makita 10.8V drill/impact driver combo for comparison.
The 10.8V tools are slower and have less power than their 14.4V counterparts. Having said that they obviously have the better form factor and still deliver very good power to weight/ergonomic ratio.
Hitachi has excellent ergonomics. Its a pleasure to use this drill/driver as the grip just fits nicely in my hand. The tool is well balanced. The power is more than adequate to drive in 2 or 3 inch deck screws. I see more and more drills coming out w more power to drive screws. Problem is that w more power the more likely you are to twist off the head and break the screw.
The thing that could be improved w this tool and a functionality that could be added in the future is a 2 stage drill/driver switch. 400 rev/min is good for fast/precise driving of screws but is not good for most drilling. I would like to have the same drill be able to handle both functions. The Makita 10.8V drill/driver does exactly this but lacks the excellent ergonomics that this tool has.
I still rate this product 5 stars but with the clause above.
Great value for small jobs December 27, 2008
McLovin (Little Rock, AR)
Went shopping for a new drill/driver at Lowe's this morning with the Christmas loot, picked up this 10.8v for $51! A single Lith-Ion 10.8v battery alone cost $49, so for $2 more you get two Lithium Ion batteries, a charger, carrying case, 7 pc bit set, and....oh yeah a drill, so I couldn't pass it up. Plus Hitachi gives you a 5 year warranty which is the longest in the industry to my knowledge. Drove in 4 7" gutter screws this afternoon, no problem.
I give it 5 stars for the value alone...however beware traditional drill bits will not be compatible with this unit....you'll probably need a 14.4v+ anyway if you plan on any real drilling.
The light helps December 27, 2008
Kenneth D. Lee (Hattiesburg, MS USA)
Got mine yesterday; wanted the 12v Milwaukee, but the price was much too much more (I got an outstanding deal from Lowes on mine). Lots of power, plus it has a nice white LED light up front that automatically comes on when you press the trigger partway. VERY helpful feature. Super lightweight but not toylike, as the cheapie ones are. Makes a nice addition to my Dewalt 18v drill, which is often too big for tight places, and heavy enough that it is tiresome to use. I'll update this review after I've used it for a while, but so far, I'd say it's 5 stars, even for nearly $100.
Best item of its kind! October 6, 2008
Tell It Like It Is (good ole USA)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I have a Dremel 7.2 volt Li-Ion rechargable driver. It was OK for nondemanding applications, but any job that required more than minimal torque was more than the tool could handle. This Hitachi 10.8 volt driver, on the other hand, drives 2 inch and even 3 inch screws into studs without a whimper. I haven't used it enough yet to get a feel for battery charge longevity, but it does come with 2 Li-Ion batteries that seem to charge pretty quickly with the included charger. It is very ergonomically designed and comfrotable to hold and use.
I think Hitachi makes some of the best power tools on the market nowadays. They are not the cheapest priced items out there, but if you want quality and dependability, you need to at least consider Hitachi before you lay down your money.
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