The 360 degree side handle on this drill is so convenient. Most powerful drills are ackward in hard to reach places. The balance and control this drill has is excellent. A good buy.

This is a great tool for the price . One of my guys bought one. It drills pretty well in any material. Except masonry. It's not so fast that you burn your bits in steel. The torque is quite impressive . More than my Milwaukee Magnum. You could easily hurt yourself with this bad boy. But that means you can use some pretty large bits and hole saws with it. Some times when all your batteries are dead (if you forget to charge them) you need a corded drill just to remember how nice the cordless one are.

This is a great drill, but know what you're getting. It has a big motor but only spins up to 850 rpm (which is 1/3 the speed of a "normal" drill). It's perfect for spade bits and hole saws, but anything else should be left for your light duty drill. I'd recommend it; it's a great tool at a reasonable price.

After cooking an old Craftsman corded and a BD Firestorm (new version -- the old version is still going strong) installing wiring in an office remodel, I decided to spring for a *real drill*. This baby is a monster, and the price is fantastic (1/2 of the price I saw at Home Desperate, er, Depot). Be aware that this is NOT a high-speed drill. However, for larger holes, Forstner bits, and the like, you will never be sorry you got this. No overheating issues when used right. Ridgid does make an equally powerful drill, by the numbers (9 amps, actually), but it doesn't really feel as serious, and it's twice the price; you'll probably have to invoke their (very nice) lifetime warranty.

I bought this drill to get into places that my large Milwaukee right angle drill can not fit into while installing an electrical system and plumbing in what was previously an Amish farm house. This is an excellent tool. It is quiet and powerful. The variable speed is a great safety factor, when boring large holes with auger style drill bits in wood that just might contain nails you don't want to be drilling full speed when the inevitable nail is found, that can be very hard on the wrist.
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br /This drill is a very compact yet very powerful tool. I will push a ¾" auger style bit thru 2x lumber like a hot knife thru butter. The angle of the handle makes it easy to apply straight line force to the drill bit when needed and the infinitely adjustable front handle is quickly adjusted or removed for clearance in tight locations. I prefer the old fashioned geared chuck on a ½" drill, this tool has one and it works great, allowing you to really clamp down on the drill bit. This is a factory rebuilt tool that looks and works like a brand new drill. I don't know what you could do to make this tool any better.
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br /This drill meets all my expectations as a high quality industrial tool. I think it is a very good value for the money spent. I paid $56 for a factory rebuilt, shipped to my door.
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I purchased this drill because I wanted a powerful 1/2" drill. I like this drill because its rpm's match its purpose. I originally purchased the same drill with 2 speeds and the hammmerdrill function. I thought it was to big and really didn't like worrying about something else to break. The rpm range is ideal for heavy drilling. I received the drill, contractor bag and a set of spade bits for $99.00. I tried the drill out using a 1 inch spade bit through an 8 inch oak branch. It drilled straight through and never bogged down. I am glad I got the 7.8 amp drill versus the 6.7 amp drill. I really recommend this drill.

I bought this drill for mixing thin-set. It is not really the right tool for the job, but it works, and it is a lot cheaper than a real mud mixer. I have mixed dozens of batches with it. I am pretty sure that I will finish my tiling before this tool blows up, but it may be a close race. The motor gets pretty hot when lugged along at low r's. I hope this drill holds up so I can use it when I rewire my house. It is an excellent drill for wood boring with auger bits. I have also used it with Forstner bits, and it behaves quite well.
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I purchased the drill to mix tile thin set and grout. After burning up a 1/2 " Makita and Milkwalkee this drill has held on through hundreds of pounds of mix. Highly recommend.

This is the toughest drill I have ever used that stands up to everyday use. Be careful to use the handle, that this drill comes with, otherwise the drill will easily overpower you!
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Upon initial examination, the Dewalt DW235G is a very well made 1/2" drill. I purchased it because I needed to drive bits (.75", .875", 1", 1.25" w/ 1/2" shank) that were large enough for toggle bolts fit through. It did what it is supposed to without a hitch. Since then, I have used it for a variety of household projects. I can recommend this drill to anyone who needs a 1/2" drill without reservation.

This is a very powerful (high torque) half-inch hand drill. Chuck is first quality. An excellent tool.

I didn't need another drill, but I bought one for my dad on Father's Day and decided to get one for myself. I've used it on treated 6x6 deck posts and drilling into concrete for rebar placement. I haven't been able to slow it down yet. It powers all the way through, no bogging or slowing. Plus, while the DeWalt and Bosch 18 volt drills are better than most corded drills, the DW235G is so much lighter. This adds up if you use it all day long.

This drill seems compact when you first see it, but it is a hefty tool. Feels solid and has lots of torgue - used it to drill holes in railroad ties for a retaining wall using a 16 inch bit. The drill is a powerhouse for its size and I received a very nice "canvas" tool bag with it. I expected a much larger tool remembering the last 1/2 inch drill I owned (30 years ago) and was pleasantly surprised to see how small this one was - the same size as most 1/4 inch drills.

I found that it was necessary to keep retightening the chuck if the operation involved any amount of vibration, like using a hole saw in plywood. I have a DeWalt drill with a keyless chuck and it stays tight in the same circumstances.
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br /For some reason DeWalt includes a cheap plastic storage case with some drills but not with others. The cases are made of very flimsy material with crude fasteners. Buying one for a drill that comes only with its cardboard box involves spending nearly $40. Milwaukee and Makita provide sturdy plastic cases with their drills so I don't know why DeWalt does not do the same.

This item was purchased to be used at my work site, it was purchased because of the chuck size and also it was 110v just what I needed in my line of work.The Dewalt DW235G 1/2-inch drill I recommend to any trade person who is looking for a new drill with that extra torque for that special job.

This drill is exactly what I wanted. Preforms well and has great power.. all AAAA's...

This is a ruggedly-built drill with the chuck capacity and power to do the jobs I bought it for. It's a good thing it has the auxiliary handle, because it has LOTS of torque. It's also handy that the aux. grip can be readily rotated to any desired angle.
br /Even though it's a reconditioned unit, it looks and works like a brand new drill motor.

Did not come with a standard DeWalt carry case.
br /Old style chuck. This must be an older model soon to be discontinued model.
br /To bad Amazon's description was more detailed.

I am posting because the product desription is not correct. Otherwise, it does appear as advertised. I cannot comment on the drill's performance because I have not used it yet...so my star rating doesn't count for much at this point...I will update this review when I start my first project.
br /One of the reason's I bought it was the "Made in USA" description in the "more technical details" link...but when I got it, it said "Manufactured in Mexico." This may not matter to others, but it is better to be accurately informed before you buy...also, a case would be a nice addition for such a nice-looking and powerful tool! Good luck to all!

Not a bad drill for the price. One downside is lack of adjutment to not drive screw thru sheet rock.