DeWalt 18v – Experience the Cordless Comfort

18-volt power tools are the future for portable electric tools. But 18v portable tools are only as good as their battery packs. Batteries for portable tools are rated by battery voltage. High voltage gives more power than low voltage. 18v tools are powered by 18-volt lithium ion, nickel metal hydride or nickel cadmium batteries. And Li-Ion batteries are the best. They have so many advantages over NiCad and NiMH batteries. Many professional builders and serious carpenters are using 18-volt cordless tools already and it looks certain that DIY enthusiasts will follow suit to get all the benefits from lithium ion technology. 18v tools are much easier to use and more comfortable. Lithium ion battery packs have great power-to-weight ratio. This makes Li-Ion batteries convenient and easy to use. Another advantage of these battery packs is that they hold their power over time rather than loosing it like NiCad and nickel metal hydrate batteries. Li-Ion battery has virtually no memory effect and has no self discharge. It holds its charge even after several months. 18-volt portable tools are light enough that they can be handled by both men and women. They are precisely scaled to deliver the power, speed or torque required for professional or amateur applications. These tools are extremely popular in modern construction. So they are quickly becoming the preferred portable power tools on the worksite.

In their line of 18-volt DeWalt has many different power tools. Let’s take a look at some of them.

This heavy-duty kit includes 18-volt cordless hammer drill, cordless reciprocating saw, 18-volt circular saw, and an 18-volt flexible floodlight. It costs around $940 and it is a good value for the money. This DeWalt 18v cordless power tool kit is designed for rough and fine drilling and cutting. And a bright white LED flash light helps you see in dark and poorly lit spaces. The only downside is that is it powered by NiCad battery pack instead of Li-Ion batteries.

Cordless hammer drill features a powerful DeWalt motor that delivers amazing 480 unit watts of power and a 1/2-inch self-tightening chuck. Reciprocating saw also has a powerful motor that delivers up to 2,900 strokes per minute (spm). This cordless saw features quick, keyless blade changes. And the circular saw is the 6-1/2-inch saw powerful enough for most demanding applications. Cordless technology is getting better and these power tools are meant for liberation from the cord. This DeWalt 18v power tool kit is meant both for professional and amateur use.

This jig saw is top of the line. The heavy-duty kit includes 1-hour charger, 18v XRP battery, saw blades, and a sturdy and durable kit box. It is loaded with features to make your work better and faster. The DC330K features variable speed control trigger, all-metal keyless shoe bevel, and four-position orbital action. All these features make it best and lead to its high sale in the market. Other relevant features include a high performance motor that delivers up to 3,000 strokes per minute (spm) and anti-slip rubberized grip. This DeWalt 18v jig saw comes with 3-year warranty so you can order with confidence. Although it is meant for heavy-duty applications it is lightweight (weighs just over 7 pounds) and compact (measures 16 inches by 14.2 inches by 5.2 inches). It also features an XRP extended run-time battery. So this is another must-have 18v DeWalt cordless power tool for the professional carpenters and serious do-it-yourself enthusiasts.