Black & Decker DR550 7 Amp 1/2-Inch VSR Drill/Driver
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Ideal for drilling holes in and driving large fasteners through wood, metal, and plastic7.0 Amp motor; zero to 800 RPM variable speedSoft grips for stability; 360-degree side handle for optimum controlWeighs 6.1 pounds; 2-year warrantyIncludes chuck key and holder, and a side handle
Product Description
Ideal for drilling holes in and driving large fasteners through wood, metal, and plastic, this 1/2-inch drill/driver from Black & Decker owes its robust performance to a 7.0 Amp motor and a rough-and-tough design that tackles household jobs while resisting wear and tear. Featuring 100-percent metal gear housing that protects against damage, and a two-finger trigger for accuracy and longterm comfort, the DR550 offers a 1/2-inch capacity in steel and a 1-1/2-inch capacity in wood. Triple gear reduction also delivers the level of strength you need for more demanding jobs. As you work, you can count on the stability of your hold, thanks to the soft grips; there's even a 360-degree side handle for optimum control. When you're done working, store the tool in the belt clip so it's ready when you are.
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Torque and Value
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Great torque, great value. The auxiliary handle is easy to remove; a good thing because I rarely use it. Battery powered drills are more convenient in use of course, but they're still problematic...if you're an occasional user, they never seem to be charged enough so you have to plan well ahead to charge them and the battery life is unpredictable. Torque is the other problem with battery operated units; sure they have a lot on full charge, but if you have tough jobs, they deplete quickly. I bought this to replace a 25 year old Black and Decker that's been used hard and finally died. You can't beat the price point. My only wish is that it had a keyless chuck, but that's not a big deal. The grip is near the center of gravity so this is well balanced and as comfortable as these things get.
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For The Price Can't Be Beat
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Great for driving a 2" bulb planting auger, I've used this drill for thousands of planting holes and it doesn't even breathe hard... better to buy 200' of outdoor extension cord than use a weakling cordless that dies before the 19th hole. Every cordless tool I ever had was way underpowerd, the battery packs died within two years and cost more to replace than the entire tool kit cost. I'll never again buy another cordless tool... far from a power source I'd rather use a small generator.
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I got this drill for the value to power and versatility ratio. Been using it to renovate a fixer upper almost every day for 2 months now. It has a good chuck, is comfortable in my hand, and has been used a lot. It still works great but does have a few flaws of note. It is heavy for my wife to use. The reversing switch has an annoying habit of slipping into neutral. The trigger frequently sticks when trying to squeeze it, I think this has everything to do with the loose reversing switch. Finally my biggest criticism is that it does emit a burning/acrid smell when used under heavy load, like driving lag bolts into pre-drilled holes, extended use, or using it to drill concrete, which it was not actually meant to do. If it had cost any more, I would have given it fewer stars.
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I'm use to cordless drills so when I first used this one it was like drilling through butter. Can't go wrong with Black & Decker
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Cordless is not as reliable. This drill has power!
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I got tired of the cordless drills always losing power in mid-project. When the batteries stopped taking a charge after a couple of years, it would have cost more to replace the batteries than to get a new drill. Since I do little drilling outside civilization, I can always find an electric outlet. Back to the good old corded drill. This one has all the power you need for tough jobs, and I do like the extra handle up by the drill; it allows me to steady the drill very safely. The price was competitive, and I will be using this drill around the house for many years.
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