Drills Reviews

I use these bits to drill out dowel holes and other holes in hard and soft woods. They are very accurate and seem to be pretty tough. Black & Decker also created a convenient case to store them in -- a simple idea that goes a long way when you have to cart all the bits around with you. The case closes up tightly so no dust gets in, it's easy to open when you need bits, and it's organized so you can easily see each of the sizes. Black & Decker also did a good job covering the important sizes, going from 1/16" to 1/2".

However, if you need to plunge into metal, you will probably want to get a different set. I have tried to use these bits for metal drilling, and I had a hell of a time keeping them straight to get started. Other than that, for regular, hobbyist drilling work, these are fine bits.

I really like the bullet tipped bits, they don't walk, and they drill great, but they don't enlarge holes, since the bullet point won't center in a pre-existing hole, and they don't drill angled well into hard materials (the bullet edge will break off). They are great drills, and I don't regret buying them, but you still need a cheap set of regular point drills for enlarging and angled drilling, etc. Overall an excellent product though, I've never drilled with better for regular holes.

I usually turn my nose up at anything that says Black and Decker. I'm a tool snob , I want the best that money can buy. Usually you have to look past B&D for the best. Not so in this case. Bullet bits are very unique. They penetrate very fast. They also are quite durable. If you lose them or they break, you're not out much. They really are an incredible value. You have to spend a lot more jack to buy significantly better bits than these. (cobalt etc.) One thing you will appreciate is the index case . It keeps them so well organized. Much better than those soft plastic cases we are all used to. Of course , it's not as easy to slip in your tool pouch , but hey, if you're like me , you probably had too much weight in it any way. I will buy these bits again and again unless some one comes out with something better in this price range.

Does anyone have one to sell or know where I can get one, please email me at A35806@hotmail.com

Hands down this is the best portable pocket-hole jig. It took only one test run to learn how to use it and i was very impressed with the results. It made perfect joints with no glue or clamps. It even comes with enough screws to do a significant amount of work.

"The FaceMaker" is an excellent tool.....the most efficient, cost effective and easy to use product of it's kind that I have ever come accross for both the one man cabinet shop or the wood worker who has everything! It doesn't have alot of additonal attachments,.....frankly, cuz it doesn't need'em....
It includes four items and all you need is a 3/8" drill and your face frame material (but I would suggest having a second drill to save time!). If you already own it and need additional square drive bits or brad point bits, goto Woodworkers Supply on the web they have replacement products for it!

This tool has plenty of power but thank God for two batteries and a fast charger. The run time leaves a lot to be desired. I have an old 9.6 volt drill that outlasts the Bosch by 2to1. But all that aside, it's got a great chuck and the bits run true with no slippage. Mabe I just got a bad set of batteries.

I've had mine for over 6 months and for the most part have been pretty satisfied. It's powerful ( 450 in/lbs of torque ), lightweight, well balanced, and a great value with a low price and 2 batteries and a one hour charger. Compared to other 14.4 drills, it's very competitve. The only thing that I don't like is the run time. I personally think the run time is weak, but 1) I'm used to using 24 volts and 2) I haven't compared it with my 14.4 DeWalt and PC. Overall, this is a pretty good drill for just about anyone

To be perfectly honest, I do not have this particular model. I do have two 3610's and a 3615. They are of the same breed, however, as the latest model, and I have had ample time (three years) to put them through their paces. In my opinion, the first thing that you must consider before buying any tool is what you are going to use it for. It does not make sense to buy a 24 volt cordless monster for doing a job better suited to a corded drill. I went to my local HD and hefted some of the 18 and 24 volt models and they were great as long as you had an electric winch to pick them up. You can not work with them for any length of time. Period. The Bosch 14.4 volt models are the epitomy of great design, great ergonomics and sensible application of battery power. They have accomplished everything I have thrown at them, even though I have thrown them some real curves, such as driving No. 14 screws, and drilling holes with 1 inch speed bore's. For a general, all around cordless drill they are the best I have seen, or used. Most of the others are sloppy with wide tolerences, very heavy, or just didnt feel right in your hand. These drills feel right right from jump street. My recommendation is to buy two. One for pilot drilling and one for driving. If you are a fanatic, like me. buy three. Through hole, pilot hole, driving. By the way, I have Bosh's Circular saw, Jig saw, and metal shear, and they are all top of the line, very well engineered tools that are a pleaseure to use. My next buy will be the 1618EVS Router. All my toos ar turning blue, the gray ones the red ones and the yellow ones are going on the auction block! Hope this helps, Have a good life!

The strap to hold you drill in has only one position and it needs more to hold all drills securely. A strap with velcro would solve this problem.

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This holster is handy anytime or anywhere you do lots of drilling or driving. It's also great when you're on a ladder and don't have enough hands. It saves time by keeping your tools right there where you need them. I've used it with cordless and corded tools when hanging electrical boxes and running wire through studs, hanging drywall, and siding work. I like the snapping strap to secure the tool when you're busy with something else. It has slots to hold extra bits and extensions, too. However, I found it works best with smaller drills. I tried this holster on my belt with my big 19.2V PorterCable hammer/drill/driver and it about jerked the pants right off me. It wasn't quite big enough to keep that heavy tool from tipping back and out of the holster. Instead, I use it with a large leather tool belt to put around my middle and that worked out much better by balancing the drill while it hangs. At any rate, I now have no trouble with trying to find a place to set my drills and drivers when doing working in difficult places. And the holster is good for holding other tools too. Thanks, Amazon !!

This is by far the best left-handed holster I have used. The thick padding of the holster keeps the drill securly in place even without the strap. The bit pockets are very handy for pencils(or even screws) as well as bits. Bucket Boss somehow made this durable, comfortable, holster better and cheaper than any other holster I've seen.

This is a nice drill and has plenty of power. It doesn't have the smoothness and quality of Makita products. The charger weights hardly anything(cheap?) so I hope it lasts. Porter Cable and Makita are much better in my opinion. I am a handyman so I know what works and lasts. This is the first Dewalt corless tool I have purchased so time will tell.........

I love the compact design with lots of power and smooth operation. I've only had the drill for a couple of months, it's replacing a similar one that has served me well for several years of hard use. So far I'm happy with this one especially the ability to get into tight spaces.

For the everyday around the house activity, this cordless drill is fantastic. Not good for contractors and carpenters but great for the average do-it-yourselfer homeowner.

I just purchased this saw after owning the previous 12" model that didn't bevel. By the way I have had the previous saw for 13 years(bought it when they first came out) and it is still working fine. I will either sell it or use it as a backup or when I do jobs away from the shop. With Dewalt you won't regret your purchase.

1) The saw is fantastic.....it is everything you expect out of Dewalt. With everything in life you get what you pay for. Couldnt be happier.
2) Amazons deal on this saw with all the promotions applied made this one of the best purchases I have made in quite awhile. For the price I would have paid at the large national chain I recieved the saw,optional laser guide,Freud blade and a Dewalt recipricating saw AND the saws were at my house in 3 days......please. If you arent shopping on this site you arent paying attention.
3) Also by using spare change lying around the house I was able to cash them in for free at the local Coinstar by selecting the Amazon option....it was like a rebate in itself.

Throw your old Compound Miter saw out boys and girls. Dewalt has fixed the table lifting problem that made me regret buying the previous model. Laser schmazer!!! Setting the blade on the mark will always be the method of a craftsman. Now if they would improve the stand I'd really be happy, VERY unstable!!!

I have reasantly bought this screw gun. It took a little while to adjust to the slower RPM's compared to my corded screw gun but now that I am used to it I love it. The only reason I would not give it five stars is because I do not know about its durability. It has done away with the need for one cord and that is a big plus as anyone in the construction business knows.

this gun has been a constant part of my tool inventory for over 8 years now. the dewalt dw979-k is a hard tool to beat in the metal stud framer's/drywaller's world. the combination of the speed, weight and versatility of this screwgun is unrivaled on any commercial jobsite in my opinion. i demand more than i should from this gun, but it has never let me down. dropped from the top of a 22' parapit wall, my dw979-k is still running strong. i am on the third set of batteries for my dw979-k and the trigger is finally developing a short in it, this thing just wont die. a very durable, reliable companion, i just wont do without one.

WOW. Using this screwdriver kit was easily the most intense and enlightening experience I've had since going to Waterworld in Denver.(...)

No problems, no banal subplots or overwrought dialogue, just one(...) good screwdriver gun. While using it, you will feel in control, as if you've suddenly taken a stand in your life and are not going to take any more...

The special features are great. I've never had such great bonus material on a drill. (...)Don't ask. Even if you have no money, trust me, you need this screwdriver gun. You need it now. Stop reading and go buy it. Oh yeah, and there is a little surprise in the packaging that is an absolute joy to discover when you buy it! Especially if you are a peanut fan!

I'm a commercial electrician and depend on a good cordless drill every day of the week.
This one was on sale and the selling points that put me over the edge was the LED light/belt hook. That's so handy for climbing ladders etc that I'll never want a drill without a hook again.

First the good news. It's powerful. Pull the trigger and the green machine revs like a Porche. It's also got a very solid feel to it. Makes a DeWalt feel like a Yugo in comparison. So really the thing is strong and solid and that counts for the most points when I choose a drill.

And the bad.....Batteries. Why Hitachi is only providing 2 Amp Hour Ni-Cd batteries
In the year 2005 is beyond me. They do make better ones- I've seen them. Then why don't include them with a tool clearly aimed at professionals? As a homeowner I'd be more than happy but I'm taking this tool places far away from my service van and charger. The last thing I want is for my drill to die when a better battery that SHOULD have been included in the first place would still have juice. Give us the good stuff, Hitachi. I would have gladly paid $20 more for much better batts. Anything less than 2.5 Ah Ni-MH cells these days is simply unexcusable. Panasonic's offering 3.5 Ah units, why can't Hitachi do better? Also I've had the charger refuse to charge them a couple times. And no, they weren't too hot. I had to reinsert them in the charger and that solved it. But it would be a real problem if a guy stuck the battery in to rechage in a hurry and returned to find the charger was having a bad day. Now you have TWO dead batteries. These things need to be bulletproof.

The chuck I have mixed feelings about. Some people like the drills where the spindle locks when no power is applied. I don't care too much about that because I always tighten my bit/tool with the spindle spinning and my left hand gripping it. Much faster that way. But this chuck tends to improperly seat itself on hex-shaped driver bits. The little ridges that help it grip drill bits very well(a good thing) can also bite driver bits on the ridges of the bit instead of the flat spots. (a bad thing) When this happens, sometimes the chuck can loosen and out comes the bit. I never had this problem with my older 18v Makita. So I have to guide the bit into the chuck making sure it seats properly before torquing it down in there. Annoying. And it also makes chucking up stepper drill bits a hassle too. A chuck should be designed to bite a tool where it is supposed to and not be prone to misload. To it's credit I like the large metal grippy ring it has for holding on to. Nicer than the plastic type many manufacturers put on their drills.

The carry case is a bit on the large side but it does provide a good place to store bits/drivers/holesaws.

And perhaps the tool is a tad heavy but as I said before it feels solid as a rock and should not pose any fatigue problems except maybe during electrical rough-in. In which case any old 12v should do anyhow. (Unless you get your hands on the new Makita Lithium-Ion 18v model. 560 in-lbs of torque, weighs less than many 12v drills. drool...stare...covet. But it IS $300+ and not yet available.)

Bottom line for me..For my line of work I'd really prefer a longer lasting battery. The other stuff isn't really a deal breaker. From the handle up it's a clear winner. But with the crummy included batteries I'd probably look elsewhere before making this purchase again.

I've been looking around for some time to replace my 18v DeWalt XRP with something that would be more comfortable to use with plenty of power to handle multiple jobs. I come from a family of builders and everyone has their preference. In my opinion, brands aside, the 3 tools to look at are: Hitachi DS14DMR (14.4v w/2.0 Ah Ni-Cd battery), Panasonic EY6432NQKW (15.6v w/3.0 Ah Ni-Mh battery), and Bosch Brute 33614-2G (14.4v w/2.0 Ah Ni-Cd battery).

All drills are excellent. Panasonic has the mojo on battery life, Bosch on torque, and Hitachi on overall comfort. The Hitachi works well, holds bits well, and comes with a well-designed belt clip with integrated light, and good bit storage on the base. The power is there if and when you need it and the battery wear is okay. If you're like me and want something that'll be comfortable to use, the Hitachi is a good bet. If you're like me and want something comfortable with long battery life, buy the Hitachi and order the 3.0 ah Ni-Mh battery separately when needed (part number 318371 model EB1430H).

Like most drills, if you drop it from 6 feet, it'll probably break. If you need to do allot of hole boring, get an extension cord and use a corded drill.

Good luck, great drilling!

Hitachi's new line up is amazing. The best buy in the drill department is this 14.4V Hammer drill. (if u got the extra money the 18V is nice too). All metal chuck and brake makes changing bits extremely easy and one handed. The new design looks great and i have already gotten lots of compliments on the drill in my shop. An all rubber casing make the drill feel comfortable in your hands. Its got more than enough power to handle any job. 450 lbs of torque is nice!! (550lbs on the 18V version). Hitachi also has a ton of rebates. i got a new sander and drill bit set for free after rebates. Sweet!! I love this drill. Once you go hitachi green, you'll know what i mean.

Best to use the AC plug as opposed to batteries, unless you enjoy changing batteries often (batteries are beneath the tray and it gets pretty nasty under there). It does work better than any other smokeless ashtray I've tried, but it's still too noisy for my liking. Could be there isn't really any way to get it quieter as well as the vacuum does suck up the smoke quite well.

but you can buy it at walmart for $9.99 with no s&h fees either.. :\

This is not the first Holmes Smokeless Ashtray we have had, but this one works very well. It seems much more quiet, and the shipping was very fast. I would highly recommend this product, if you smoke ;-), and the company runs a tight ship.

I purchased this Drill/Flashlight combo and have been very pleased with its performance. The drill doesn't spin as fast as a corded drill, but the quality is unsurpassed. Makita really delivers on making an easy-to-use, top-notch product.

The downside is that this drill still uses NiCad batteries which suffer from the "memory effect." To combat this, make sure that batteries are always stored uncharged. Also make sure that a battery is completely used up before you recharge it.

This drill is lightweight but provides solid power. The compact design and slim profile allow the drill to get into fairly tight places. The handle has a very good ergonomic feel to it and the forward/reverse switch is easy to use (for right-handers) with the flip of the thumb.

I have been using a older verson of this drill for 2 years. and was so happy with it I bought a second one.