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It has a decent amount of power for smaller jobs, but have come across jobs that it just can't handle. The angle adjustment is extremely useful although I wish it came with more bits. Overall, I am very pleased with this drill. I have a joint hypermobility problem and can't deal with heavy objects for any length of time. This drill is light enough that I can work with it for more than short periods.
Only flaw----Batteries might be scarce. Nice compact tool. Fits in some close quarters & makes a good Right Angle drill.
Now I can't wait for reasons to need to use it. As it is, I charge the battery by counting down the hours and relying on B&D's opinion of how long it should charge for as stated in the instructions (3-6 hours), and not by the red light on the charger because the light does not seem to go off ever; the purpose of the light on the charger seems to be only to indicate that it's plugged in - not that the battery is still charging. I used to avoid having to buy anything that required screws because I didn't want to deal with the strength required sometimes to drive the screws in as far as I want and calluses/blisters that would sometimes form on my palm from putting too much pressure manually.
It's powerful enough to deal with everyday jobs around the home, yet lightweight and easy to handle, which is all I need. The light doesn't go off when the battery is fully charged like so many other products' chargers do. I don't need to buy any additional components for this tool for my uses.The only other thing I could wish for is a better way to monitor battery charge.
All my old manual screwdrivers were dull and ineffective so it was finally time to invest in new tools. It comes with a few starter bits, and they couldn't be easier to change out. Perhaps I'm missing something there.Good value overall.
It was long overdue to get a power screwdriver, and I'm extremely pleased. I'm a novice when it comes to electric/power tools and this was easy enough for me to figure out how to work with minimal perusal over the brief instructions included.
It appears ideal for simple home operations and is a great addition to my toolbox. The model was reliable and I have no complaints. I also made steady use of it for the putting up of window treatments.
Further, I have never been asked to take part in any projects in which I had anything to do aside from digging or simple grunt work. I just got a new condo and the 12V comes in handy for everything I need to do. First of all let me say that I don't know anything about heavy industrial uses for a drill so I am not qualified to speak of such issues as I have never been a tradesman.
It drilled holes perfectly for cabinet handles and cabinet knobs. Also, considering that I got mine for 37 bucks--it's financially a good deal. Therefore, the other reviewers are far better qualified than I in regards to judging whether this drill is effective in diverse settings.
I bought mine strictly for home use.
The "QuickConnect" feature is GREAT if you have the bits to support the 1/4" chuck. If you purchase the multi-voltage quick charger ( at amazon or many other places ) you can have a conditioned, charged battery that is ready at a moments notice. I have several Black and Decker 12 volt cordless power tools. I use the other drill for drilling and this one for driving. If your not building the Trump Tower, these 12 volt drill/drivers are GREAT. This one is the most dynamic of them, because it is flexible. It has the same level of power as my standard 12 volt system, yet can get into places the CDC1200K cannot.
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