The DEWALT 60-Volt Max VSR Stud and Joist Drill with E-Clutch System features a 1/2 in. chuck and brushless motor that provides corded power in a cordless solution. Ideal for plumbers, electricians and HVAC installers who need to drill large diameter holes in wood. This drill provides exceptional power, control, durability, and runtime with its 60-Volt brushless motor, mechanical and electrical clutches, and 2 variable-speed ranges. Equipped with the innovative bind-up control feature called E-Clutch System this drill increasing user control in bind-up/stall situations by sensing a stall during use and managing torque accordingly.
- 60-Volt brushless motor for increased power and runtime
- Power of a cord with cordless freedom
- Adjustable bail handle and 2-position side handle provide maximum leverage and control
- 2 variable speed ranges (0-300 / 0-1250 rpm) to match appropriate speed to the application
- E-Clutch is a perform and protect feature that detects reactionary torque caused by a bind-up or stall and reduces speed to a manageable level until control is regained
- DEWALT perform and protect line of power tools is designed to provide a high level of one or more of the following: control, dust containment, or low vibration
- Ideal for use with spade bits, hole saws, self-feed bits and auger bits
- Includes batteries, charger, bail handle and side handle
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including arsenic, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Rick Senger (verified owner) –
My guys been bugging me to get a cordless “hole hawg”. I didn’t want them to lose or break it. Not cheap. Long story short, I love this thing. For electricians , 2500 sq ft area (condo’s) 1-1/2 units on one battery. I would get a second one if I had a bigger crew. Hmm, maybe one for the van
Julian Bins (verified owner) –
I love this stud drill. I have used a Milwaukee hole hog since 1992 but bought this dewalt in 2018. It has plenty of power. After my plumber friend saw me use this drill; he purchased one. And now uses this dewalt for his business also. Then only problem is that both of us have one of the 6ah batteries that will not last like the other one and can’t get them replaced under the three year warranty.
Elise Oberbrunner (verified owner) –
Amazing
Susan Boyer (verified owner) –
DRILL itself works great only issue that i have is the chuck lets go no matter how tight u tighten it! drilled a whole house out using augers for electric and even the toilet flange, left go a few times after being tightened! clutch is a nice feature shame the chuck isnt that great for a $400 purchase should be better then that I would think especially with a Dewalt sticker and creates a headache when it lets go of the bits mid hole! other then that issue I would suggest the joist drill
Savanah Skiles (verified owner) –
This drill is a BEAST!!!! I am an Electrician by trade and this drill by far out performs all AC and DC powered joust drills on the market! Loads of TORQUE, well balanced, and best of all NO CORD! Test drilled 20 18″x 1″ holes into fresh pine stump on single charge with ease! Once again Dewalt delivers another game changing tool!
Lafayette Champlin (verified owner) –
I do commercial plumbing and drill a whole building with two chargers.Awesome power and with the self feed bit it lifts its self drilling overhead holes. My company’s hole have dies fast and not close to the same power.
Hadley Rodriguez (verified owner) –
Excellent tool super powerful.
Holly Powlowski (verified owner) –
Totally satisfied the drill is a workhorse working commercial plumbing and drooling a lot of holes Inconvenience of not dragging a cord behind just makes the whole thing worth it
Ardella Denesik (verified owner) –
I bought this after debating for a while and I’m so glad I did. 1 6ah battery did 3 bed rooms, 2 baths, and a hallway with no problem, as I’m an electrician. as you’re using one battery, another one can be charging and be done by the time you need it again. I recommend 3 batteries if you’re wanting to stay drilling all day if need be. or buy the 9ah batteries. which I will be if they go on sale for 199 for 2 again so keep an eye out for that also. if you’re debating like I did and you have some extra money, do it. I bought a 2-9/16 self feeding bit and the clutch never kicked in when I was in 1st gear, when right through the stud for our 2 jnch pipe. the clutch is truly a wrist saver. it kicks it when you really need it do and maybe will do it once or twice when you don’t really need it to through your day. hope I have helped your decision.oh and i, at times bring everything on the ground with me with a corded drill when it’s dragging through the house, no more of that. it’s nice
Barrett Thompson (verified owner) –
Best tools and fast DeWalt rule
Diego Corwin (verified owner) –
The Dewalt flexvolt joist drill is fantastic and a beast. So far it has worked flawless could not be more pleased with the purchase and to get a DCD996 for free awesome deal.
Miles Zieme (verified owner) –
This thing rips. Faster than my traditional corded angle drill and doesn’t smash me in the head if it catches on something. Batteries last awhile, even in the cold.
Betty Braun (verified owner) –
used for drilling through rim joists for pvc venting. One 60v battery was plenty of power to use hammer drill for brick then joist drill for rim joist. These tools have already saved me enough time to pay for themselves. Highly recommended for the professional.
Bettie Smith (verified owner) –
this is by far the best tool for an electrician
Zackary Reichel (verified owner) –
This unit is a POWERHOUSE. BE CAREFUL!!
Laurel Harber (verified owner) –
I’m an electrical contractor in Eastern Shore Maryland. I own three of these stud and joist drills.Features I like are the high and low speed clutch. This enables you to use the drill on a ladder with much better safety than the old electric right angle drills.
Meagan Crist (verified owner) –
so far so good, used it a few times but havent had a chance to use on major prewire.It still does kick a bit if you hit a nail or a bad angle so the anti binding feature is a bit misleading but for the price its seems good so far.
Rogelio Boyer (verified owner) –
Powerful and compatible with my 20 volt Dewalt tools.
Carolyn Wolff (verified owner) –
I have two of these and I use them all the time.
Troy Schroeder (verified owner) –
This drill is a monster! Tons of torque. Because of our specific use, we needed a drill that doesn’t have a anti-kick feature built in.