What is the advantage of brushless versus non-brushless DeWalt drill models?
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If you're an average homeowner, you'll never wear out the brushes on the less expensive model. Instead you will likely upgrade in a couple of years to a newer design. However, the light on the brushless model is very effective, whereas on the earlier model, the chuck casts a shadow just where the light is needed. In this regard, the impact driver is even better as it has three lights, though it is less easy to control at slower speeds. It may not sound like much of an advantage, but the light makes a significant difference for me in locating the head of a screw in a hard to reach place, especially with my aging eyes. If you're an average homeowner, you'll never wear out the brushes on the less expensive model. Instead you will likely upgrade in a couple of years to a newer design. However, the light on the brushless model is very effective, whereas on the earlier model, the chuck casts a shadow just where the light is needed. In this regard, the impact driver is even better as it has three lights, though it is less easy to control at slower speeds. It may not sound like much of an advantage, but the light makes a significant difference for me in locating the head of a screw in a hard to reach place,... » Read More If you're an average homeowner, you'll never wear out the brushes on the less expensive model. Instead you will likely upgrade in a couple of years to a newer design. However, the light on the brushless model is very effective, whereas on the earlier model, the chuck casts a shadow just where the light is needed. In this regard, the impact driver is even better as it has three lights, though it is less easy to control at slower speeds. It may not sound like much of an advantage, but the light makes a significant difference for me in locating the head of a screw in a hard to reach place, especially with my aging eyes. « Show Less
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I'm no expert on this but from what I've been told a brushless motor has no brushes in the motor to wear. There is nothing wrong with a motor that has brushes but from what I've read brushes are less reliable in the long run and have a sensitive break in period that can ultimately be the make it or break it from the first operation of the device.
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Brushless motors have more power. Also you don't have to replace the brushes when they ware out over time.
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From what i have been told less friction which translates to longer runtime on a single charge. I have used the brushless impact gun over 1 year on commercial carpentry and residential side work. It is the best in my opinion. Having bought the impact gun first made me confident in buying the DCD 790b 20v. It has met all of my expectations and i would recommend this drill to anyone that needs a heavy duty tool.
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I have both, and the brushless is more responsive, longer run time and less noisy. The brushless motor does away with the arcing that brushes have as they wear. Brush style motors require turning the brushes or replaceing them periodically to keep them in contact.
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The drill with bigger head is regular drill the other is impact drill.impact drives screws faster this is a great set
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Thanks, your answers are all appreciated. Now I must decide whether or it's worthwhile to buy this and have to buy all new drill bits or go with a conventional model that accepts all the bits I already own.
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No. As far as I know Makita only has brushless motors on drills and impacts.
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i also compared both, bought the dewalt and it is an excellent table and works well. especially the drilled holes all match up perfectly. i love this table and would buy this one again if i ever need another one this size.
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The Dewalt is a hammer drill, made for regular and concrete applications. Dewalt falsely advertises the 210 as variable speedwhich it isn't. Touch the trigger and it cooks! Also, let off the trigger and it has no brake. It continues to spin til it gradually slows to a stop. The 210 has mega low torque power. If you want a drill for all applications, buy the hatachi 9 volt model, D13VG. Plenty of low end torque plus a brake; let off the juice and the drill obediently stops. Cheaper, too.
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I don't own one, but I looked at this drill about two years ago. As I recall, it had all the bells and whistles, including variable speed and a reverse switch.(The drill was everything I wanted, but I didn't really need a new drill, so I didn't buy it.)
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some B&D; batteries interchange with Dewalt but I"m not sure of the model #'s, you can cross reference by part #s or model #s of your drill at a battery distributer
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I use this all day long ever day has hold up well I drill 3/4 hole 12 deep in wood slow speed and I use it for 1/2 holes in cement the new brushless is OK but old type is better but be on look out amazon trick is the date code most things when new they are old and warranty is passed by the time you get it
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I do not believe it is brushless. Check the parts replacement page from dewalt here: http://servicenet.dewalt.com/Products/Detail?productNumber=DCF883L2 The first replacement part is the brush ring assembly. Despite this, I own this tool and love it.
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I couldn't tell any difference through handling. I threw my two old dewalt batteries away so I can't give you an exact answer with weight but I am very happy with its performance. The drill has long run time with each battery charge. It is like having a brand new drill
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You are incorrect about the torque output of the drill with the smaller battery. The difference is in the run time, not the power.
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The closest current DeWalt product is probably the DCF610S2. That tool uses the 12V Max battery instead of this gyroscopic model that uses the 8V Max battery. Neither of these tools is a drill, they are designed to be screwdrivers. The best DeWalt small, light duty drill/driver is probably the DCD710S2.
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There is a significant difference. Run time seems more than double. There seems to be more power. I've drilled a series of 4" deep holes in masonry with a 5/8 in bit and through 3/8" steel with a 3/8" bit. The impact driver runs a large part of a day hanging drywall or steel studs. I have both the older brushed and brushless tools. I would buy more brushless tools as they become available. As I've only used the brushless tools for a year but would assume that fewer moving parts would last longer. About the only repair to an electric motor today is brush replacement.
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The Fuel model is better being brushless, lighter and more compact. Excellent drill. If you can get a Fuel model for less then the older style. It's a good buy.
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the impact driver definitely creates more power for almost everything. I would only get the standard drill if I was doing light detailed work only