Would this work for drilling annealed high carbon steels around .125" thick and how does the variable speed work-by trigger or switch/dial?
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Variable speed = Trigger. "Would this work?" = Probably, however, the correct answer is that I can't really tell you based solely on the thickness of the material. Two other variable exist: the size of the hole and the quality of your bits. Most drills and bits out there can do (1) 3/8" thick hole through annealed high carbon steel, however, if you use cheap bits, and/or the wrong amount of pressure/speed, that bit won't drill another hole. I give that size hole simply because of the chuck size. If you get bits with a smaller shank and larger bore size you can do larger holes.
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I really don't know. The person I gave this to.....just loves it. He has bought many of the different attachments for it as well. He says it's an all purpose tool.
458609
I would not know I use it for wood and occasionally for concrete, variable speed by trigger
1660405
I don't know, I will have to check the specifications. It it is on the tool I will respond again later. For drilling high RPM is ok, but I think you might want to drive screws a little slower, I will provide more later. Brad
2167439
Yes it has a variable speed trigger. It uses standard blades with a quick change collar works great I use it to cut 4" PVC pipe,tree limbs and various other jobs.
2132079
25,000 to 27,000 rpm. variable speed through trigger. I use this for most automotive panel work and is great, I am not sure what John M is trying to use it for.
1568055
Yes, variable trigger with 2 speed gear setting. I love this drill and have used heavily with no issues. My brother has purchased Bosch drills and they are nice but these in my opinion are better. He also bought a new Dewalt one and it doesn't have a variable trigger and does not compare in quality.
413717
This drill is not variable speed, but the trigger can be partially depressed in order to have a slower speed. This drill does have reverse, which is not common on some hammer drills.
1202452
My unit does not have a lock on switch - Amazon must have information that is old or simply in error. But I honestly can not imagine you would want one, since this is a variable speed grinding tool. I was grinding off hardened 1/2" threaded bolts - it did that job easily at full speed.
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yes, it is variable speed...speeds varies with how hard the trigger is pressed
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I don't know, I will have to check the specifications. It it is on the tool I will respond again later.For drilling high RPM is ok, but I think you might want to drive screws a little slower, I will provide more later.Brad
1768649
Yes it is variable speed. There is a dial on the tool that allows you to choose between 1-6, I believe. (l don't have it in front of me) If memory serves, I believe the dial is on the handle near the cord outlet of the tool.
1215264
Yes. As others have stated, the speed is controlled by the "trigger", the torque by the ring by the chuck. If you are drilling with a large Forstner or spade bit, be mindful of the power of the drill to hurt you should the drill snag in the hole.
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Good Question. The chuck is labled .6mm to 6.5mm from the factory. In all honesty, I probably would not use it above 4mm because of power. I am using it to drill #60 holes and 1/16th holes in 1/4 inch lucite and plexiglass and it works VERY well for my purpose. The variable speed is quite effective for my purpose. I use the lowest drill speeds. Tim
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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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It will work with rapid-load (hex-shaft) drill bits, or you can get a rapid-load to chuck adapter to use "standard" round shafted bits in it.
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I used it with a drill press and a mill .it has to be held vertical all the time or it will dig into the work piece .it should run slow less than 200 rpm.also the work piece should not move .if you are cutting thin stuff or plastic you may use a drill. do a test run firstTarik
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This Dewalt drill driver is a 1/2" chuck with a high torque motor. Yes, there are models that are variable speed, reversible and accept drill bits of many shank diameters and lengths. If you aren't drilling through dense wood or masonry you might consider their 3/8" heavy duty models. They are easier to handle and will do most commercial construction jobs.
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Variable speed trigger. The lighter the trigger pressure, the lower the rpm's