Dewalt 20V MAX Li-Ion Cordless Brushless 1/2 in. Hammer Drill/Driver DCD999B

Absolute Beast (But keep your chiropractor on speed dial) Let me start by saying this drill is a powerhouse. If you want something that will drive fasteners and bore holes with zero hesitation, the DCD999 is exactly what you need. However, a word of caution: this tool does not care about your puny human joints. The "Incident": I was tackling what I thought was a simple job—drilling a hefty hole straight through a tree. I had a heavy-duty bit chucked in, gripping the drill confidently like I was the boss. Everything was going smoothly until the bit caught a massive, stubborn knot deep in the wood. Did the DCD999 stall? Did it bog down and ask for a breather? Absolutely not. It dug its heels in and decided that if the bit wasn't going to spin, I was going to spin. ​In a split second, this yellow-and-black torque monster engaged in a full-blown alligator death roll with my wrist. I was about half a rotation away from my arm snapping into a human pretzel. The drill literally wrenched itself out of my hands, hit the dirt, and just sat there looking at me like, "Who's next?" ​Pros: ​Unstoppable Power: Seriously, pair it with a FlexVolt battery and it will chew through anything. ​Build Quality: It survived the drop without a scratch after it tried to take my arm off. I've spent plenty of time taking DeWalt tools apart and putting them back together to fix them, but this beast didn't even need a checkup. Chuck Grip: Holds onto bits tighter than I apparently hold onto the drill. ​Cons: Will actively test your grip strength and the integrity of your rotator cuff. ​The Verdict: Buy it. It's easily one of the best drills out there. Just do yourself a favor and use the included side handle. Seriously, folks. Use the side handle, or prepare to learn how to write with your other hand.