DeWalt's flagship heavy-duty cordless drill is a job-site workhorse with 820 in-lbs of torque and three speed settings. Carpenters and general contractors consistently reach for yellow on tough framing and construction tasks.
DeWalt is the default choice for general construction and carpentry — it's what most framing crews run, and the DCD996 is the heavy-duty version that won't let you down on demanding sites.
“Dewalt - Rough, extremely durable”
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“I see a lot of Dewalt when it comes to carpentry/framing, but a lot of them also use pneumatic/corded as well.”
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“Even though we accidentally dropped it during a project, causing some scuffs on the housing, the drill itself remained unscathed.”
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“DeWalt is a favorite of the 'prosumer' brands. You'll see its tools on many professional job sites, but the price point is also accessible for many consumers.”
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“Solid construction is matched by durable design and reliable performance over many years of testing.”
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