Drills Reviews

at 9.34 this is a sweet deal, they are sharp, very nicely housed in a roll-up - velcroed package. I am very glad i bght these!

Black & Decker 71-536 13pc Spade Bit Set! As usual good B&D value! The spade set covers from 1/4 to 1-1/2". The spade fit into a nice canvas type case that roles compactly and fastens with a velcro strap. The set fits nicely in your tool box or work bench drawer. It is ready to go for those small home projects or larger jobs.

This trimmer replaced a highly rated older trimmer that weighs twice as much. It is therefore much easier to use with the same good results. Also the double edged blade allows me to cut in both directions as I trim my espalier.

This hedge trimmer easily cuts through branches that are 3/8" in diameter. Even on larger branches, it can chew its way through without jamming. This product is highly recommended.

Ok Ok , I admit it...I was a cordless drill junkie. At first it was the 12v high, then the 18v rush!!!!

Well, all went well until that dreaded day when the batteries wouldn't hold a charge anymore. That day when I came to gripes (yes , gripes) with forking out $60 to $85 for batteries that also had poor lifetimes written all over them. Let's face it, the drill gets used maybe once a month and spends the rest of the time being charged with the usual "delta V" or , in the cheaper models, "V threshold" charge techniques. The NiCad batteries just sit there, essentially being topped off when the charge declines. This does not make for a long lifetime for this battery chemistry. (those drills are in a box with their dead batteries...too expensive to throw away!!).

That being said, the VPD850 offers a good quality, medium duty drill that uses inexpensive 3.6v NiCad batteries ($15) that can be used in other BD products. I have found that practically all my heavy work can easily be done using a corded drill (yes, CORDED) with the VPD850 handling the lighter jobs. This is a surprisingly well-designed, good torque 7.2v drill with its only problem being that you can't find it anywhere! I was both amazed and pleased that Amazon markets this. I have looked everywhere. It has plenty of torque and charge for a wide variety of household jobs. Admit guys... do you REALLY need a high-powered cordless drill? Their starting torque is a fraction of a corded drill. And if you do buy a corded drill...don't skimp. My Milwaukee Magnum Hole Shooter has been thru many big jobs and runs like new.

Put this in your toolbox before B&D discontinues it. I can't blame them. It really could take away a chunk out of the lucrative higher voltage drill product line.

It took a lot for me to say this but, LOW VOLTAGE IS GOOD!!

This is an excellent light-duty drill screwdriver. Rated at 7.2 volts, it is not a full time use tool, better for the weekend user or light duty task.

This drill has some very nice features: A light, to help when drilling in dark areas, with a separate on/off switch. The battery level indicator keeps you informed as to the charge left in the batteries. The keyless chuck is almost stanard with home use drills. The two speed operation allows for both a drill speed and a driver speed.

Powered by the VersaPak batteries, which are interchangable with other Black and Decker VersaPak tools, the charging of the batteries with the included charger (I now have several spares). A nice system.

If you need a commercial quality drill that you will use much of your day every day, you need to look at heavier duty products. If you need a drill for home (and a high power screwdriver), this drill, in my opinion can't be beat.

Well its to small to be a horse ;O). Let me get to the point i use this thing alot i bought it as a recon. i just finished installing slatwall in a 3000 sq ft retail space. the tool was great. being a 9.6 it really pays off in weight, yeah the batteries could last longer but it is really light and that pays off much more. the batteries do go dead, but no more then a 12v drill thats what this replaced for me. I have 4 batteries and a 15 min charger so i usually always have one ready to go.

i will upgrade when they come out with a newer model since they just started coming out with some Lithium-Ion tools. i love all my bosch tools - my truck is filled with blue/red boxes. No yellow/Black here!

I am so happy I bought this tool. I use it mostly in my workshop to built wood project. I got all the control I need to screw my wood project together. It is very small, handy and extremely powerful. the light is a nice feature not as much as the belt hook.

Made in switzerland and it shows. You can feel the quality from the moment you pick it up. Bosch really blows everybody away. I noticed even Porter Cables 9.6 is now made in Taiwan. If you want quality that you know is going to last, Buy Bosch. If you want a name slapped on something from asia, Buy a Ridgidobi or a Porter Decker.

Bought this drill a couple of months ago and like the AMEX card I would not leave home without it! I thought the world of my previous cordless drill (Milwaukee 12v) but the battery packs wear out after a few seasons of use and they are getting harder to find (as well as getting expensive). I've got one good pack left for the Milwaukee and am babying it, but I use the Bosch for nearly every drilling job I do now. I give it a solid recommendation to anyone that wants a workhorse 3/8" drill.

This tool is extends reliability and torque when needed. This is definitely my tool of choice when it comes to light and heavy jobs alike. The only thing I would change would be to add NIMH batteries.

I've owned a Makita which is a good product and Porter Cable which is also a good product, but this Bosch is by far more solid than the others. It feels reliable and has the right balance. PLenty of torque and speed for all jobs. Would be nice to have more torque settings and NMIH batteries but it's still my drill of choice.

While waiting for a special sale on Bosch Tools in Tool Crib, I was re-directed to All pro-Tools. It appears that they are beating your price of $399.99 down to 349.21.

Also, I bought the Plung Router for $229., they have it for 219. same same.

What can you do about this.

I got this kit about a week ago.I am satisfied.The drill has 475 foot pounds of torque(the most in its class),2 speeds,15 clutch setings,A 1/2"racheting chuck,uni body powertrain,steel reinforced collar,dura-shield exterior housing and,plenty of POWER.It will take a 1/2"masonry bit through 21/2"of concrete in less than 2 minutes.I can put a 3"holesaw on and drill through a 1"piece of red oak in a snap.If you push to hard it will stall,but eventually you'll learn how much pressure you can put on it.It handles wood and metal with no problem. The saw has plenty of torque and power.It cuts 2x4's 4x4's in just seconds. It will even cut dense hard maple with out stopping.I chose this kit over others because it ofered more features ,and so I wouldn't have to buy an electric drill and saw as well.I would recommend Bosch over the others any day.From what my experience and other reviews have told me ,Bosch lives up to their name.

Bucket Boss has done it again. Plenty of space for the weekend warrior, or atleast his tools :-).

Only wish the handle and crate were a little more sturdy, but I guess you could step up to their pro version for more sturdiness.

HAVE YOU BEEN THERE WITH 12 DIFFERENT ITEMS NEEDED FOR THE JOB AT HAND AND FILL A BOX WITH ALL THE ITEMS AND THEN CAN'T LIFT IT OR THE BOTTOM FALLS OUT? THIS IS SO SLICK, FILL IT WITH THE TOOLS YOU NEED, ALL IN THEIR OWN POCKETS, NO SEARCHING FOR THEM, AND OFF YOU GO. NOT CLUTTER TO DIG THROUGH TO FIND WHAT YOU NEED. AND YOU CAN KEEP IT PACKED READY TO GO. GOOD IDEA

My husband and I have decided to order a duplicate pair so that we can each have our own!

I have been gardening for 30 years and this is the best pruner I've ever owned.

This impact driver does everything my 12v Makita did at a fraction of the cost. It feels nice and substantial, not cheap by anymeans. you would think for the money that it would. My only gripe is the battery life. It is aweful!! The 2.6ah NiMh in the Makita would run forever, this one goes limp embarassingly fast on the jobsite. 2.0ah NiCd is sad. Other than that it is highly recommended. Nothing at Home Depot can touch this in the $129 range.

i've worked with the 18v dewalt and a 14.4 makita and this 12v bosch is more powerful that both, the makita's battery outlasted the bosch but the bosch is more compareable to the 18v dewalts battery life, belt clip and led light are good ideas too. would buy it again in a heartbeat, maybe the 14.4 next time...

This driver is amazing. I am a contractor in Delaware and have used many types of drills and drivers. I have been using a 18v bosch drill for about 2 years and love it. I bought the bosch b/c I use almost all bosch tools now and am very pleased with both their performance and with the customer service. With this drill driving lag bolts and heavy fasteners has always been a chore. The torque on the 18v drill requires you to really have a good grip on the tool when driving lags. With this 12v driver you can drive lags alll day one-handed. Almost none of the torque is transferred to your wrist and it drives 1/4 by 3in lags into 2by4 in 2sec with no effort on my part. The only downside to this is the level of noise (hammer mechinism is loud by its nature), but if you are working for a prolonged period on a job site you should have some type of hearing protection anyway. This tool is the best thing to hit the market since the cordless drill.