Black and Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill with 20 Accessories at Tool Realm

Designed to handle all kinds of "around-the-house" jobs with ease, this cordless drill kit from Black & Decker is powerful, yet lightweight enough to easily handle and hold. The CDC180ASB is part of Black & Decker's line of compact cordless drills boasting an efficient design that's 17 percent smaller--and supplies 10 percent more torque (up to 122 in./lbs.)--than older models. Powered by a 18-volt battery (included, along with one charger) this dependable tool offers variable speed (from zero to 650 RPM) for optimum precision and control, as well as a six-position clutch for versatility. Bit changes are a snap thanks to the keyless chuck, and it's equally simple to remove the spring-loaded battery for charging. And soft, comfortable grips help reduce user fatigue. Great for drilling holes through wood, metal and plastic, as well as screwdriving into wood, metal and plastic, the CDC180ASB comes with an assortment of 20 accessories so you can get the job done right the first time.

Customer Reviews & Comments
I picked this up for $40 on sale in a local store. It's adequate for most tasks, but no better. The battery can only be charged when it's plugged into the drill, so you can't alternate between two to keep working. It doesn't have a variable speed setting, so controlling the speed when driving screws is hard. The battery capacity seems small, plus there's no charge level indicator on the device or charger, so you don't know when it's fully recharged. Finally, the RPM is very low compared to equivalents--getting through steel is going to take you a while. If you can get it on sale for a reasonable price, and don't want to do too many adventurous things with a power drill, consider giving it a look.

Black and Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill with 20 Accessories

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