Dewalt is launching its new 1/2″ stud and joist drill which is model number DWD460. According to Dewalt the drill is built to drill large holes in wood using hole saws, ship auger bits and self-feed bits.
One interesting feature Dewalt has provided on this drill is a Bind-up Control™. This feature provides increased user control in bind up and stall situations. Anyone who has had a powerful drill bind up, knows that this new feature, if it works correctly, will be nice. By the sounds of it the Bind-Up Control senses stalls and binds and then adjusts the motor’s torque to make the drill manageable. A user will know this by an indicator light.
Over all this drill seems like a work horse. It has an 11 amp motor. There is a two speed variable control that is 0-300 and 1-1300 RPM. As you would expect this drill has an adjustable bail and side handle, plus anti slip grip. According to Dewalt it has a knuckle guard for hand protection, but again we haven’t seen this drill, so we can not comment if this knuckle guard is a gimmick or practical.
I’ve heard talk about this drill, it’s supposed to be great, but I cannot find pictures or reviews of the actuall product. Does anybody know when we can expect any ‘real’ reviews?
Good question. I am not sure if its out yet for the public. I know they release the press release, but haven’t heard when it is starting to ship.