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DEWALT DCD446B 20V MAX XR 1/2-in Keyed Stud & Joist Drill (Tool Only)

Model: DCD446B · US configuration

DEWALT DCD446B 20V MAX XR stud-and-joist drill with keyed 1/2-in chuck and fixed top handle; battery shoe is empty.
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Consider the DCD446B if a keyed 1/2-in chuck is essential and you already have compatible DEWALT 20V MAX power equipment. Its exact tool-only package lists the drill, chuck key and key holder, but not a battery, charger or case.

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Assessment scenario: DCD446B keyed 1/2-in drill for a 20V MAX owner

Assessment scenario: a DEWALT 20V MAX owner comparing the DCD446B tool-only package for work that needs a keyed 1/2-in chuck. The listed package includes the chuck key and holder but no battery or charger.

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Why consider this model?

  • The exact US page identifies the DCD446B as a 20V MAX XR brushless cordless 1/2-in compact stud-and-joist drill.
  • The written Includes list names the DCD446, its chuck key and key holder.
  • The shared Type 1 manual separates the keyed DCD446 interface from DCD447's 7/16-in hex-only quick-release chuck.
  • The manual's recommended capacity table and two-hand control/ANTI-ROTATION guidance help frame the drilling application.

Tradeoffs to weigh

  • Battery and charger are sold separately; the page says no case is included.
  • Manual documents drilling but not hammer-drilling mode or a selectable gear count.
  • Generic assembled-product dimensions/weight do not establish a tool-head or bare-tool measurement.
  • Maximum-capacity table is manufacturer guidance tied to named batteries, not independent testing.
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