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DEWALT Hammer Drill, 1/2-Inch, 7.8-Amp (DW511)

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Power Source Corded Electric
Maximum Rotational Speed 2700 RPM
Voltage 110 Volts
Amperage 6.7 Amps

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  • 7.8 Amp motor provides high performance and overload protection
  • Variable speed allows for precise hole placement on work surface
  • Dual mode: hammerdrill/drill for wood, steel or masonry applications
  • 4.3 lbs. - lightweight design for extended use and less user fatigue
  • 360° side handle with depth rod offers greater control, versatility, and increased depth accuracy

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Brand ‎DEWALT
Power Source ‎Corded Electric
Maximum Rotational Speed ‎2700 RPM
Voltage ‎110 Volts
Amperage ‎6.7 Amps
Maximum Chuck Size ‎0.5 Inches
Color ‎Black, Yellow
Included Components ‎(1) Chuck key with holder, (1) 360° Side handle, (1) Depth rod
Special Feature ‎Heavy-Duty, Lightweight, Reverse Rotation, Variable Speed
Product Dimensions ‎12.19"L x 10.25"W x 3"H
Material ‎Plastic
Number of Speeds ‎1
Speed ‎2700 RPM
Item Weight ‎5.3 Pounds
Maximum Power ‎300 Watts
Drill Type ‎Hammer Drill
Is Electric ‎Yes
UPC ‎898029684772 636123667051 787721822912 028877320892 012301047035 028877356501 640024921709 784497255715 012304311539 031111229165
Global Trade Identification Number ‎00028877320892
Drilling Capacity Wood ‎1.5 Inches
Manufacturer ‎DEWALT
Part Number ‎DW511
Item Weight ‎5.3 pounds
Country of Origin ‎Mexico
Item model number ‎DW511
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‎No
Size ‎1/2-Inch 7.8 Amp
Style ‎Hammer Drill
Finish ‎Brushed
Pattern ‎Solid
Shape ‎Rectangular
Item Package Quantity ‎1
Head Style ‎Flat
Measurement System ‎Metric
Special Features ‎Heavy-Duty, Lightweight, Reverse Rotation, Variable Speed
Batteries Included? ‎No
Batteries Required? ‎No
Battery Cell Type ‎Lithium Ion
Warranty Description ‎Limited 3 Year Warranty / 1 Year Free Service Contract / 90 Day Money Back Guarantee

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ASIN B0008ELQ0G
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4.2 out of 5 stars 624 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #86,413 in Tools & Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement)
#49 in Power Hammer Drills
Date First Available February 17, 2007

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Tackle heavy-duty drilling applications with the 1/2 in. (13 mm) VSR single speed hammer drill. With a lightweight construction and powerful motor, this high-performance drill delivers user control when it's needed most.

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Able to handle everything from wood and steel to masonry and concrete, the DEWALT DW511 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer drill is a versatile tool. Featuring a dependable 7.8 amp motor, variable-speed control, and a comfortable grip, this tool makes quick work of your drilling or fastening tasks.

Powerful Motor with Overload Protection
The DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill's durable and powerful 7.8 amp motor is capable of delivering a maximum of 650 watts. Also, it offers overload protection and a variable-speed trigger for precise hole placement and material-appropriate performance.

Versatile Dual-Mode Design
Built to make quick work of light-duty concrete and masonry applications, this tool's hammer mode allows it to bore through tough materials without damaging or burning the bit. The hammer drill's works in concrete, wood, and steel. It offers a 1/2-inch drilling capacity when working with steel, and a 1-1/4-inch capacity when working with wood, and a 5/32- to 3/8-inch capacity when working with concrete.

Comfortable, Accurate Handling
A two-finger rubber trigger makes speed control easy, while a 360-degree side handle offers hand-position options for optimum handling. An integrated depth rod provides top-down accuracy.

The hammer drill measures 11-1/2-inches long and weighs an easy-to-manage 4.3 pounds.

The DW511 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill comes with a DEWALT warranty package that includes a three-year limited warranty, a one-year free service contract, and a 90-day money-back guarantee.

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DW511 DEWALT 1/2-Inch VSR Single-Speed Hammer Drill, 360-degree side handle, depth rod, and chuck key with holder.


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Customers find this hammer drill to be a heavy-duty tool that works particularly well with concrete and masonry bits, with one customer noting its effectiveness in drilling through basement walls. The drill is praised for its power, with customers saying it's twice as powerful as a regular hammer drill, and its speed features, including variable speeds and a VSR function for starting points. Customers appreciate its ease of use, with one mentioning the helpful guide feature, and consider it good value for money.

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104 customers mention "Quality"97 positive7 negative

Customers find the drill to be of good quality, with one customer noting that DeWalt builds a superior product.

"...It drilled through that same hole like butter. Definitely a good drill." Read more

"One of the better hammer drills I've used. Punched 1/2 inch holes in solid concrete with no pilot hole in 10 sec each...." Read more

"...That means I no longer have to carry 2 drills in order to always have the right tool for the job...." Read more

"...already mounted my metal flagpole holder as well as a nice new decorative iron hose hanger...." Read more

67 customers mention "Build quality"60 positive7 negative

Customers praise the drill's build quality, describing it as heavy-duty with solid chuck gearing that will last a long time.

"...I don't know how long it will last, but it seems well made. Probably will out live me..." Read more

"I purchased this because of the great quality of Dewalt products...." Read more

"...It's a really nice drill that will last a long time." Read more

"...this drill in hammer mode too frequently I think this drill will last for quite a while." Read more

57 customers mention "Works well"54 positive3 negative

Customers find that the drill performs well, particularly with concrete and masonry work, with one customer noting its effectiveness in drilling through brick walls.

"...-1/4" hole through 2" of brick and 2" of old growth pine and a fully functional drill...." Read more

"...This is especially useful for steel. At 7.8A its more powerful than most of this form factor...." Read more

"...Worked well drilling in to a concrete basement wall with a Dewalt 5/32 carbide bit. Rod to adjust drill depth is a great feature." Read more

"This drill worked like a charm. I would recommend it for little jobs around the home." Read more

52 customers mention "Value for money"52 positive0 negative

Customers find the hammer drill to be a great value for the money and consider it a good investment.

"...Recessed lights in plaster ceilings. Looks like it was a good investment! ***UPDATE*** Recessed lights were a success...." Read more

"...and the dewalt name, warranty, and amazon service added up to be a great deal...." Read more

"...Great product, and is a perfect choice for the homeowner like myself who may not use a tool very often but when I do I want a product that does the..." Read more

"For a reasonable priced hammer drill this held up nice. I had to drill forty five 3/8" holes 4" deep in a concrete footer...." Read more

38 customers mention "Drill accuracy"38 positive0 negative

Customers praise the drill's accuracy, finding it easy to use for drilling holes in concrete, with one customer noting they drilled 35 holes into their foundation quickly.

"...It drilled through that same hole like butter. Definitely a good drill." Read more

"...End result was a nice clean 4-1/4" hole through 2" of brick and 2" of old growth pine and a fully functional drill...." Read more

"One of the better hammer drills I've used. Punched 1/2 inch holes in solid concrete with no pilot hole in 10 sec each...." Read more

"...This one has variable speeds so I can use it to easily start screws, and I look forward to hammer-drilling some concrete holes some day...." Read more

36 customers mention "Power"36 positive0 negative

Customers praise the drill's power, noting it is twice as powerful as a regular hammer drill.

"...Smaller, lighter, and probably more powerful. The hammer action seemed better, too. The built in stop is a nice feature, also...." Read more

"...This DeWalt is twice as fast as my 3/8th inch drill, twice as powerful as the hammer drill that I wore out, and the variable speed trigger works..." Read more

"Much more powerful than the similar wireless one. It saves a lot of time for me to drill into the bricks." Read more

"...This drill is a monster, it will bore through just about anything. It is more than enough drill for just about any application you could come up with." Read more

24 customers mention "Speed"18 positive6 negative

Customers appreciate the drill's speed, noting it matches the performance of a 3/8th inch drill and runs smoothly. One customer mentions the VSR function allows for slow starting, while another reports significant time savings when working with cement.

"...The built in stop is a nice feature, also. It made a tedious job much faster. I'm really glad I bought this one. I recommend this drill highly!..." Read more

"...Only backed down when the bit did. The VSR function allows you to start slowly without bit walk. This is especially useful for steel...." Read more

"...It was very slow drilling 1/4" holes 2" deep in concrete basement walls. It got bound and I needed to use reverse a couple of times...." Read more

"...This DeWalt is twice as fast as my 3/8th inch drill, twice as powerful as the hammer drill that I wore out, and the variable speed trigger works..." Read more

18 customers mention "Ease of use"14 positive4 negative

Customers find the hammer drill easy to use, particularly when working with cement blocks.

"...This drill is right in the middle and exactly what I need; simple, corded, slow, fast, light, and powerful." Read more

"...I also like the balance between power and weight. A 4lb drill is much easier to use than the competitors 6lbs...." Read more

"This is a great, basic hammer-drill. I started a project with my normal drill...not realizing I needed a hammer drill...." Read more

"...Hardest part to figure out is the included yellow chuck keyholder, No instructions so I had to cheat and find a youtube video...." Read more

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Good hammer drill. Bought this after a brand new craftsman hammer drill died out on the 2nd day of use. This Dewalt got the job done anchoring posts to brick for a patio railing and is still running strong.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
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    This hammer drill is the way to go for anytime you need to drill into concrete or brick. I had this exact same drill for the last 15 years and it finally burnt up but I worked it pretty hard during that time. I used my Dewalt battery hammer drill afterwards and nearly burnt that up when drilling a hole into concrete. And it never went very deep. So I bought this corded Dewalt hammer drill again and it’s amazing how much of a difference it is. It drilled through that same hole like butter. Definitely a good drill.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2018
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    I bought this because I had a flooring project at my house in which I had to drill plywood and concrete to place a subfloor over concrete. I had another hammer drill I was using, but it was 25 years old. It was working fine, but I just wanted to have a backup in case I had a problem. I was using three drills (one to drill the plywood & concrete, one to countersink the holes, and one to screw in the concrete screws). As luck would have it, the old drill quit working. I got out the DeWalt drill, and it was SO much better than the old one. Smaller, lighter, and probably more powerful. The hammer action seemed better, too. The built in stop is a nice feature, also. It made a tedious job much faster. I'm really glad I bought this one. I recommend this drill highly! I had no problems with the chuck loosening, or anything, for that matter.
    A plastic case wouldn't be bad, but on the other hand, when I'm not using this I will store it in my tool chest. If it had a case, it probably wouldn't fit where I'm going to store it.
    I don't know how long it will last, but it seems well made. Probably will out live me...
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  • Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2012
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    I bought this drill because my old Skill would not be up to the task of enlarging my 3" dryer vent to a 4" vent in a brick fascia. I had high hopes for this $80 dewalt, but was concerned that it might not be much better than my old Skill.

    I used a Milwaukee 4-1/4" carbide tipped hole saw. It took several hours with many breaks in between mostly due to operator fatigue. I did take 1 break for the drill as it was going to give me a 3rd degree burn if I kept going. Lots of low rpm high torque action really takes its toll on a drill.

    End result was a nice clean 4-1/4" hole through 2" of brick and 2" of old growth pine and a fully functional drill. No way in hell my old Skill would have been able to do that.

    On to the next project! Recessed lights in plaster ceilings. Looks like it was a good investment!

    ***UPDATE***

    Recessed lights were a success. I drilled 21 holes with a 5-1/2" carbide holesaw in 3/4" thick plaster over drywall ceiling. Lots of plaster dust got into the drill, but it kept going strong. Give it a few rev's when your done to clear out the dust from the motor.
    5 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2024
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    I purchased this because of the great quality of Dewalt products. As per the instructions, to tighten the drill bit you need to tighten all three holes of the chuck-which I've never had to do with other drills. No problem, I did that, and the drill bit lasted for about 10 seconds before it would come loose. I even took a chance on breaking the chuck key and use pliers on it to really make sure the chuck was tight. Lasted only 10 seconds. I expected more quality control from Dewalt. I will be returning this and looking for another brand to purchase.
  • Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2010
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    One of the better hammer drills I've used. Punched 1/2 inch holes in solid concrete with no pilot hole in 10 sec each. Only backed down when the bit did. The VSR function allows you to start slowly without bit walk. This is especially useful for steel.

    At 7.8A its more powerful than most of this form factor. The only thing missing is dual torque but at this price, its a small sacrifice.

    4 stars because it's a bit heavy for the size and does not come with a case.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2007
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    I used to carry a 3/8th inch drill because it was light and fast, and a 1/2 inch hammer drill because it was slow (for large drill bits) and powerful (for drilling concrete, up to 1 inch diameter holes). This DeWalt is twice as fast as my 3/8th inch drill, twice as powerful as the hammer drill that I wore out, and the variable speed trigger works well, too. That means I no longer have to carry 2 drills in order to always have the right tool for the job.

    My shopping expeditions generally found imported junk that felt like it would break in about a week, or big, heavy, 22 inch long, "professional" drills, with 2 speed transmissions, for way more than I wanted to spend. I have seen a battery operated hammer drill do the kind of work I do, so knew I didn't need the expensive drills, but I don't like the price of batteries which fail in a year or two. This drill is right in the middle and exactly what I need; simple, corded, slow, fast, light, and powerful.
    107 people found this helpful
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 12, 2012
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    I will never be an intensive user, so won't be able to comment on durability or suitability for big projects. But my other drill is a cordless 3/8 inch. I have often wished for a corded drill, since everytime I go to use my cordless (twice a year or so) it needs to be charged and the batteries don't hold a charge very long. When a project came up that needed a bigger 1/2 inch drill, I chose to go corded. So now between the two drills I should cover most projects. This one has variable speeds so I can use it to easily start screws, and I look forward to hammer-drilling some concrete holes some day. At the price, the hammer option was essentially free, so I went for maximum flexibility for future projects. I also like the balance between power and weight. A 4lb drill is much easier to use than the competitors 6lbs. You can actually use this one one-handed. I took a guess that 8amps will be more than adequate for my home projects, again it was more of a weight issue (vs 10 amp unit) than cost.

    This attacked my current project with ease. Rather than drilling holes or fooling with lag screws, this drill installed headlok screws FastenMaster FMHLGM412-12 HeadLOK Heavy-Duty Flathead Fastener, 4-1/2 Inches, 12-Count attaching 2x12s to 4x4s securely in a few minutes instead of a couple of hours.
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  • jess kart mania sport tracks
    5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful
    Reviewed in the United Arab Emirates on August 4, 2023
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    It has a lot of strength and goes through concrete fast
  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Insane power
    Reviewed in Canada on October 28, 2020
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    This drill is so powerful, it drills through solid concrete walls like a hot knife through butter. Honestly, I'm not a tradesperson or a contractor, but I use this for everything around the house and it packs a punch!
  • Van Malenko
    5.0 out of 5 stars Hammer time.
    Reviewed in Canada on November 21, 2016
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    For the odd time you need a hammer drill, you always wished you had one. This is a solid drill. Works very well with and has loads of power. If you have a house with lots of brick, you'll end up using one of these more than you know. And you'll save time. Just used it again to hang some Christmas lights and mount a mantel to my fireplace.
  • Mister G
    4.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy butheavy
    Reviewed in Canada on July 8, 2024
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    Did the job
  • BRICO Jim
    5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the money
    Reviewed in Canada on October 11, 2018
    Style: Hammer DrillVerified Purchase
    Bought this as a replacement for a 1/2" hammer drill that died mixing a bucket of concrete. This one has a more powerful motor that handled the load easily. Very good tool.