The DEWALT DCK263D2 Cordless Combo Kit contains a brushless drywall screwdriver and cutout tool. This combo kit is ideal for most drywall applications. Not only can you hang the drywall but also cut it out.
- Screw gun has 4,400 RPM speed provides corded performance without the cord
- Both tools have built motors that deliver maximum runtime
- Screw gun is balanced and ergonomic comparable to the DW272 corded screw gun
- Cut out tool provides dust sealed switch to protect the tool long term and 26,000 RPM
- Both tools have a bright LED light to provide greater visibility
- Screw gun accepts 1/4 in. hex bits
- Bag included for portability
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
Amiya Greenfelder (verified owner) –
Great power tool. Powerful any easy to control with variable speed and three power setting levels. Five amp-hour battery keeps charge for weeks of light daily usage yet remains reasonably light weight. Never thought I needed the LED light feature but I’m amazed at how much easier work can be when my old-age eyes are actually able to see! I highly recommend this driver for your home and work tool box.
Houston Lindgren (verified owner) –
Awesome tool, perfect addition to my tool box…
Gaston Tromp (verified owner) –
My last dewalt impact lasted 7 years and I used it every day. This one has more power, a little heavier then my last one but I don’t mind. I’m sure the variable speed will come hand at some point but haven’t really used it much. It’s a great drill, 5 stars hands down!
Albina Smith (verified owner) –
Good durable drill lots of power
Gayle Funk (verified owner) –
Wish it would have come with a charger for the battery.
Emmanuelle Murray (verified owner) –
All I had too assemble is the little bracket that hangs on your belt. But the big thing is it will drive a 3 inch number 12 screw in seconds love would not be without one faster then my 18 volt is of course it’s about 8 years old and as driven lots of screws love these impact driver. Love my Dewalts.
Lulu Reichel (verified owner) –
Gave it to our son-in-law for Christmas and he was very pleased!
Gust Marks (verified owner) –
Great combo. I’ve used corded versions of drywall screw gun and cutout tool. Cordless is so much easier and battery life is great.
Alta Zulauf (verified owner) –
I’m a homeowner/DIY’er, not a professional tradesperson, so this review comes from that standpoint. I don’t do a ton of drywall work of my own but being of “a certain age” I frequently get roped into projects for friends and family. Traditionally I’ve used hand tools, or an oscillating tool and bit driver to help install/repair drywall. The new DeWalt kit is, I hope, going to save me both time and effort. The drywall screwdriver has one great advantage over drills and bit drivers – you can dial in the depth of the screw and forget about it (YMMV). The screws go in to a uniform depth. In use it took me a few test runs to get the depth control set to where it sank the screws to a flush level. You’ll probably want to test it before going ‘all in’ on a job. You can mount a screw on the bit and the screwdriver clutch doesn’t engage until you start putting pressure on the work. The bit tip is magnetic and does a nice job of holding screws. There’s a built in LED, a trigger lock, and a variable speed trigger. A belt hook (detachable) is included in the kit (one accessory I never use, not being a pro). Fit and finish is good, and the grip is angled so that the bit stays in line with the drywall screw. Once you get used to it, the driver makes short work of running screws into drywall and it’s quite comfortable to hold. The cutout tool (some call it a router, but it really can’t be used like one) is, to me, faster than using an oscillating tool. YMMV. It does a nice job of punching in and cutting a line around gang boxes, etc. I watched a few videos on cutout tools (being new to the tool) and the consensus seems to be that you get better performance if you cut counterclockwise. You’ll want to avoid touching the blade (aka “router bit”) – it gets really hot really fast. Be careful when changing blades. DeWalt says the tool works well on plywood, but I haven’t given it a try yet. There’s a second collet included, for using a larger diameter blade – making longer runs for doors requires a little more “oomph” than just cutting a hole for an electrical box. Fit and finish is good, and the tool offers a good grip without being cumbersome. There’s a “depth” adjustment that allows you to set the cut to the thickness of the drywall, and an LED to light up the work area. One caveat – the cutout tool is quite noisy and hearing protection (along with eye protection and a dust mask) should be worn. I know that pro’s tend to not wear hearing/dust protection so that they can hear and be heard in a production environment, but I’m a DIY’er and am not on piecework so I wear the gear. There are two 2 a/h batteries included, along with a charger, a hex bit Phillips, a couple of cutting bits, the larger collet for the cutout, and a contractor’s bag. I prefer a hard-sided toolbox because, while the soft bag tends to take up less room a hard case gives more tool protection when tossed in the back of my 4×4. The soft sided bag is well made, but has no separate pockets for bits, batteries, etc. It’s handy to have a “drywall kit” ready to go – I don’t have to scout around the shop looking for gear, I can just grab the combo set and maybe a couple of spare batteries and go. The screwdriver goes a long way on a single battery, but the cutout tool can deplete one fairly quickly if you have a lot of holes to cut. A spare battery (one in the charger, one in the cutout) is good to have. The 2 a/h batteries are a compromise – they supply enough power while not being too heavy to hold for a workday. Still, it’s aggravating to run out of ‘juice’ in the middle of a job and have to wait for a battery to charge up – having a third battery is just good insurance. You’ll really want to read the manual – the instructions for changing cutters on the cutout tool are clear but not intuitive, and the grip to be used on the screwdriver isn’t a standard “drill” grip. Simple once you’ve done it, tho.The tools are guaranteed for a period of three years against defects, as are the batteries. There’s also a 90-day money back guarantee from DeWalt – plenty of time to try out the tools.Overall, this is a pretty handy kit and, for my purposes, rates a full five stars. I’m really satisfied with the way this kit is working out for me. HTHRegards,Jim
Arvid Hermiston (verified owner) –
I had a major brand drywall gun about 20 years ago, and didn’t like it. Ended up selling it. Two things I dislike with that older gun. Dragging the cord around was a pain (of course there are no active plug-ins in the room you are Sheetrocking, which makes it more awkward). The other issue was the difficulty of holding the screw as you start. It had a bulky housing around the bit which I didn’t like. For years, I went back to a standard cordless drill with a bit holder that has the sliding sleeve to hold the screw. The trick, of course, is to consistently set the screws into the drywall at the proper depth. I would keep the drill handy as I put the first coat of plaster on. A screw head that was a little high is easily spotted, and I would typically have to sink in about 20% of the screws a little deeper.This screw gun is much easier to use (being cordless is a big feature for me). The screw gun is of the XR series from DeWalt, which is their better series. Interesting feature is a depth sensitive clutch. The motor runs, but no torque is applied until you push the driver into the screw. Once the screw is seated at the depth you set, the clutch then disconnects the driving power. Much nicer than then the older system I had where the bit partially disengages from the screw and spins free. However, if you want to remove a screw that is seated with this tool, you will need to use your standard drill/driver.I used to have a corded Roto-Zip tool for sheetrock. I gave it to a son-in-law. I switched to using an oscillating saw, which really works great (especially for the straight cuts). Even with this DeWalt Cut Out Tool, I’ll continue to use the oscillating saw for the straight cuts. An interesting feature this DeWalt tool, is that they include a ¼” collet (in addition to the 1/8” collet). Potentially, this could be used as a trim router, but since the base is very marginal for this, it would have to be “last resort” as a router. Also, they don’t list the HP, but I suspect it’s less than a typical trim router. (DeWalt does offer a really nice cordless trim router). I’m guessing you would truly limit it to just trimming operations (like doing Formica). Another nice feature is that you can change bits without any tools.I love the comfortable grip surface on both of these tools, and the artistic styling is also first class.I recommend you use a scrap piece of sheetrock and a 2×4 and run several sample runs to set the depth where you want it.For certain tools, I really like the storage bag. This combo is one of them. I can put all the specialty equipment in one case, so is quick to pull together for the next sheetrock job.
Mohamed Kutch (verified owner) –
The best tool you can get. More power than you’ll ever need
Shea Von (verified owner) –
I bought it as a gift for my grandson. He likes it
Jarrett Parker (verified owner) –
Did not know what kind of bits this took, but a friend put an adapter with a bit that he had in it and it worked like a charm. Love how fast I can put a screw in effortless.
Magali Jast (verified owner) –
Great impact with multiple speed…Good for any trade
Audrey Harber (verified owner) –
Needed to replace my Roto-Zip (corded) due to the bearing are making a grinding and they did have any replacement parts to repair it. My corded drywall screw gun was a corded also so I was look to replace both of them. So, I was in a hunt for a cut-out tool and a drywall screw gun. The DEWALT DCK263D2 Cordless Combo Kit seems to fit the bill. I want to go cordless because of the hassle dragging the cord all over the place and trying to find a outlet was sometimes a challenge. Both pieces are blush-less tools. The screw gun RPM is from 0 to 4,400 and also is reversible. The gun seems to be well balanced and gun handle fits nice in the hand. It has a built-in LED light to help you see if you are in a dark area. It has an adjustable depth you can set to make sure you have the same depth through your project. The cut-out tool RPM has a consist speed of 26,000 and not a variable speed. It also has an built in LED light. The adjustable base height is the only negative I have about it. The base where it connects to the cut-out tool has some play in it. I guess it not the critical since I only cutting out holes and not using it as a true router. It comes with a soft bag that is nice but it does not have any inside pocket to put your bits and cut tool bit. That would be a plus. All in all, the tools are great for your DIY’ers. It comes with a 3-year Limited Warranty, 1-year free service.
Omer Doyle (verified owner) –
Great tool, light, compact, and strong. Batterey power lasts a long time. 2 4ah batteries get you through a day of decking.
Doug Turcotte (verified owner) –
it a very good product..hardly give any problems..it worth everything..especially for drywall..
Hattie Kuphal (verified owner) –
Excellent tool and fast shipping. Would recommend!
Dawn Beahan (verified owner) –
The impact was lightweight and easy to use
Valentina Boyer (verified owner) –
Great power tool. Powerful any easy to control with variable speed and three power setting levels. Five amp-hour battery keeps charge for weeks of light daily usage yet remains reasonably light weight. Never thought I needed the LED light feature but I’m amazed at how much easier work can be when my old-age eyes are actually able to see! I highly recommend this driver for your home and work tool box.