Black & Decker Drill Kit..half price..good deal?

abydx

Black & Decker Drill Kit and 204 Accessories Set and Carry Case
was 139.99 now 69.99
includes:

14.4V Hammer Drill
Variable speed 0-300/0-1100rpm.
2 gears.
Max. capacities: wood 25mm, steel 10mm and masonry 12mm.
Hammer action for masonry drilling.
24 position clutch for added control.
10mm keyless chuck.
14.4V Drill/Driver.
Variable speed 0-300/0-1100rpm.
2 gears.
Max. capacities: wood 30mm and steel 10mm.
Hammer action for masonry drilling.
24 position clutch for added control.
10mm keyless chuck.
204 Piece Accessory Set.
Includes various drill and screwdriver bits, screws, fixings and a ratchet.
Also comes with a 3 hour charger.

Don't know if this is a good deal but compared to the drills available at Robert Dyas it seems like a bit of a bargain?

http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&catalogId=4501&langId=-1&searchTerms=7110883&go.x=20&go.y=5

raymond

2 gears is good, better torque for screwing.

14.4v is not really great these days for that sort of money I got an 18v Precision Power Pro drill from B&Q with 2 gears. I use it almost daily for everything from screws to 15mm masonary bit through cavity walls and it has been very reliable.

IMO Black and Decker are the toy tool end of DeWalt, they are built to last for a few hours continuous use or VERY intermittent DIY use will last a few years. They are great if you only want to use for wood screws, but then you will get just as good for a tenner but not as fancy looking.

davilown

raymond wrote:

2 gears is good, better torque for screwing.

14.4v is not really great these days for that sort of money I got an 18v Precision Power Pro drill from B&Q with 2 gears. I use it almost daily for everything from screws to 15mm masonary bit through cavity walls and it has been very reliable.

IMO Black and Decker are the toy tool end of DeWalt, they are built to last for a few hours continuous use or VERY intermittent DIY use will last a few years. They are great if you only want to use for wood screws, but then you will get just as good for a tenner but not as fancy looking.

I bought the a challenge set from argos six months ago in a 'sale'. I got a 18v cordless with two gears, a corded hammer drill and a 200 drill piece set. Yep it's not the best make but at £29.99 it went down a treat and I have no probs with it.

:beer: monster