Product Description

Heavy-duty drill packs high torque and slower variable speeds. 1/2" drill is most commonly used to make large holes in wood or metal and therefore provides slow speeds and reversing function to back out jammed drill bits in the wood.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #7710 in Home Improvement
• Brand: DeWalt
• Model: DW235G
• Dimensions: 3.19" h x 12.25" w x 10.19" l, 5.30 pounds

Features

• 7.8-amp motor with variable speed
• Helical cut steel, heat treated gears for long gear life
• Metal gear housing
• Two-finger rubber trigger for increased comfort
• 360 degree side handle for greater control; 1-year full warranty

Amazon.com
Here’s a brute of a tool that gets back to the basics of serious drilling. It’s a hardworking, no-nonsense corded piece that’s not about speed, but sheer power. We’re not sure how DeWalt made this drill so light, because when you squeeze the wide, comfortable two-finger trigger – hold on. We can’t think of one this size and weight that’s more powerful.

The 235G sends a 3-1/2-inch hole saw through an oak door without any hesitation and powers a half-inch twist bit through steel. Spade bits all the way up to 1-1/2 inches are a cinch, and the 235G even gets a 1-1/2-inch hole saw through steel without any complaining.

If you’re used to hefting an 18-volt cordless for this kind of power, you’ll be completely amazed at how light this drill is and how sweetly it’s balanced. The 360-degree side handle gives you unparalleled control no matter what odd angle you’re drilling at.

Are there downsides? Granted, you give up a little freedom with the electrical cord, but if your work is stationary or you’re a do-it-yourselfer, it’s absolutely worth the trade-off. And while it’s a good old-fashioned keyed chuck, DeWalt does make a keyless chuck for it that you can buy separately if you prefer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

Amazon.com Product Description
The powerful and ergonomically designed 1/2-inch, 7.8 amp DW235G drill is an ideal tool for electricians and mechanical contractors. The double-gear reduction provides enough torque to drill up to a 2-1/8-inch hole in wood with a self-feed bit or up to a 1-1/2-inch hole in metal using a hole saw. The metal gear housing and helical-cut, heat-treated steel gears provide increased durability and longer gear life. The 360-degree side handle can be adjusted for greater user control. The unit has a grounded plug for added safety.

Technical Details
Chuck: half-inch, keyed; Power: 7.8 amps, no-load speed of 0 to 850 rpm.

Capacities in wood: spade bit, 1-1/2 inches; self-feed, 2-1/8 inches; hole saw, 3-1/2 inches; auger bit, 1-1/8 inches. Capacities in steel: twist bit, ½ inch; hole saw, 1-1/2 inches.

Tool weight: 4.2 pounds.

What's in the Box
DeWalt 235G drill, 360° side handle, chuck key with holder.

From the Manufacturer
The powerful and ergonomically designed 1/2-inch, 7.8 amp DW235G drill is an ideal tool for electricians, mechanical contractors, or MRO. The double-gear reduction provides enough torque to drill up to a 2-1/8-inch hole in wood with a self-feed bit or up to a 1-1/2-inch hole in metal using a hole saw. The metal gear housing and helical-cut, heat-treated steel gears provide increased durability and longer gear life. The 360-degree side handle can be adjusted for greater user control. The unit has a grounded plug for added safety. Includes side handle, chuck key, and holder.

Features

• Helical-cut steel, heat-treated gears for increased durability and long gear life
• Metal gear housing for job site durability and increased reliability
• 2-finger, rubber trigger for increased comfort
• 360-degree side handle for greater control and versatility

Specifications

• Keyless chuck: N/A
• Chuck size: 1/2 inch
• Spindle lock: N/A
• No-load speed: 0 to 850 rpm
• Amps: 7.8 amps
• Max. watts out: 600 watts
• Gear reduction: double
• Capacity in wood (spade bit): 1-1/2 inches
• Capacity in wood (hole saw): 3-1/2 inches
• Capacity in wood (auger bit): 1-1/8 inches
• Capacity in wood (twist bit): 1/2 inch
• Capacity in steel (twist bit): 1/2 inch
• Capacity in steel (hole saw): 1-1/2 inches
• Tool weight: 4.2 lbs.
• Shipping weight: 5.6 lbs.

Includes

• 360-degree side handle
• Chuck key with holder

Warranty
This DeWalt high-performance industrial tool comes with a warranty package that includes:
30-day, no-risk satisfaction guarantee
One-year free service contract
One-year warranty

Customer Reviews

chuck loosens with any vibration
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.

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.

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

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