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DeWalt DC2PAKSAR Factory Reconditioned DC2PAKSA 18-Volt Cordless Hammerdrill/Drill/Driver and Circular Saw Combo Kit Plus BONUS DeWalt DW1164 25-Piece Black Oxi DC925 XRP™ 18V cordless hammerdrill with DEWALT built high power motor delivers 510 unit watts out for maximum performance in all drilling and fastening applicationsHeavy-Duty 1/2" self-tightening chuck tightens throughout operation providing superior bit gripping torqueDC390 XRP™ 18V circular saw with 6-1/2" carbide tipped blade and rip fence can cut 2x4's at a 45 angle in a single pass DeWalt DW744XR Factory Reconditioned DW744X 10-Inch 15-Amp Job Site Table Saw with Stand Plus BONUS DeWalt DW3106B 10-Inch X 60T Circular Saw Blade a $30 Value! The DeWalt DW744X is a factory reconditioned 10 Inch Job Site Table Saw with Stand. It has the capacity to rip full sheets of plywood or the power to cross-cut 2 maple at a 45 bevel. It offers the serious professional the features and versatility for the job site or in the work shop. The saw is loaded with the features professionals demand like 24-1/2 rip capacity, telescoping rails and the patented rack-and-pinion fence system which ensures parallel cuts every time.
Milwaukee 0300-20 1/2-Inch Variable Speed Drill Powerful 8.0 amp motor. Variable speed 0-850 RPM. This drill has the construction and performance to eliminate any other 1/2 drill in its category Heavy-duty keyed chuck 8 ft. 3-wire rubber cord 360 locking side handle Ergonomic tactile grip and two finger trigger for user comfort and balance Includes Drill, 360 side handle, chuck key, and flexible key holder Milwaukee 5387-20 1/2-Inch Magnum Dual-Speed Hammer Drill At 8.5 amps this heavy duty pistol grip 5387-20 Hammer-Drill can handle the toughest drilling of 3/4 inch holes in concrete. With dual range speed control, the operator can choose more power to speed for the toughest applications or more speed and less torque for lighter applications. Equipped with a metal gear case this tool can withstand the daily jobsite abuse. The removable side handle also assists in setting the depth rod for pre-set hole drilling. Use for drilling in wood with Flat Boring Bits, Hole Saws, Auger Bits, and Selfeed Bits (sold separately). It can also be used to drill in steel with Twist Bits and in concrete with Percussion Bits (both sold separately).