DS18DSAL 18V Compact Pro Driver Drill from Hitachi

Hitachi’s first entry in a series of Compact Pro cordless tools is the 18-volt DS18DSAL Compact Pro Driver Drill. It has a 22-stage clutch and variable speeds from 0 to 35- rpm or 0 to 1,500 rpm. The tool weighs 3.5 pounds and has a new slide style battery which glides into place without a vertical cell chamber. Suggested pricing is $189.