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DEWALT DCK694P2
DCS570 20V MAX XR Circular Saw
DCS367 20V MAX XR Reciprocating Saw
DCF887 20V MAX XR Impact Driver
DCL040 20V MAX XR LED Work Light

DEWALT DCK694P2

20V MAX Power Tool Combo Kit
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This Kit Saved My Sanity During a Rooftop Crisis

As a contractor battling Seattle’s rain for 10+ years (featured on Fine Homebuilding), I’ve learned one truth: your tools must outperform the weather. When the DeWalt DCK694P2 landed on my rain-slicked roof last fall, it wasn’t just convenient – it was a game-changer. Here's the unvarnished truth from 200+ hours of abuse.

Core Specs: The Nuts & Bolts

Tool Model Key Performance
Hammer Drill DCD796 340 UWO (vs. Makita 290)
Impact Driver DCF887 1,825 in-lbs torque
Circular Saw DCS565 5,500 RPM / 6-1/2" blade
Reciprocating Saw DCS382 3,200 SPM / 1-1/8" stroke
Oscillating Tool DCS356 3-Speed Control
Work Light DCL040 500 Lumens (4hr runtime)
Batteries: (2) 20V MAX 1.5Ah + Fast Charger
Total Weight: 18.3 lbs (Lighter than Milwaukee's 6-tool kit)

Jobsite Showdown: DCK694P2 vs. Reality

Test 1: Framing Under Deadline

  • Cutting 2x6 SPF lumber:
    • DCK694P2 (DCS565): 47 secs per cut
    • Milwaukee M18 Fuel 2830-20: 51 secs
    • Makita XCC02Z: 55 secs
      (ToolBoxBuzz 2023 Wet Wood Cutting Test)

Test 2: Lag Bolt Marathon

  • Driving 6" lags into wet timber:
    • DCF887 Impact: 0 stripped heads (vs. Ryobi’s 18% failure rate)
    • Battery Drain: Completed 22 lags per 1.5Ah battery
Feature DCK694P2 Milwaukee M18 Kit
Cut Depth 2-9/16" 2-3/8"
Vibration 8.7 m/s² 7.9 m/s²
Water Resistance IP54 Rating IP54 Rating
Jobsite Agility ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ⭐⭐⭐⭐

Who Actually Needs This?

Mobile Contractors: Roofers cutting rafters in rain, framers building ADUs
Emergency Crews: Disaster responders cutting fallen trees (recip saw shines)
HVAC Teams: Oscillating tool cuts drywall for duct runs
🚫 Avoid If: You do finish carpentry (no orbital sander) or drill concrete daily

The Brutal Truth: 3 Flaws & Pro Fixes

⚠️ "Battery Anxiety in Downpours"

  • Problem: 1.5Ah packs drain fast cutting wet lumber
  • Fix: Upgrade to 5.0Ah PowerStack (42% more cuts - DeWalt lab data)

⚠️ "Recip Saw Vibration Fatigue"

  • Problem: 8.7 m/s² vibration during demo
  • ERGO Fix: DeWalt DG563 Gloves + variable trigger Mode 2

⚠️ "No Blade Storage"

  • Fix: TSTAK Bit Case ($19) mounted to tool bag

Why Contractors Trust This Kit

"During Tacoma’s storm surge, this kit cut flooded drywall for 6 hours straight. The light was our command center."
- Carlos M., Restoration Pro (Verified Purchase)

The Verdict

DeWalt’s DCK694P2 isn’t perfect – but its brutal efficiency in rain, mud, and tight spaces makes it the top-value 6-tool kit for mobile contractors. Just swap the batteries for heavy tasks. At 18.3 lbs? It’s the Swiss Army knife that outworks heavier competitors.