Craftsman CMCD721B

Budget Entry Point

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Summary

4.0 stars, 1,100 Lowe's reviews. Weekend warriors say it handles occasional anchor drilling in block and brick. The brushed motor is the main drawback: it draws more battery, runs hotter, and won't last as long as brushless alternatives. For a few masonry holes a year, it does the job.

$70-100 Lowe's, Amazon, April 2026

Key Specifications

torque450 in-lbs
bpm0-25,500
rpm0-400 / 0-1,500
chuck1/2"
weight4.3 lbs

Pros

  • Lowest price in this group.
  • Light at 4.3 lbs.
  • V20 platform if you already own Craftsman tools.
  • Available in-store at Lowe's for same-day purchase.

Cons

  • Brushed motor eats batteries and wears faster.
  • 450 in-lbs is weak for anything beyond light masonry.
  • Lowest BPM of the group.
  • V20 ecosystem is limited.

Specs come from manufacturer data sheets. Prices were verified at Home Depot, Lowe's, and Amazon in April 2026. We don't run a testing lab. All claims trace back to publicly available data. Full methodology.