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But it is in-line, so I couldn't get into tight spaces with it. Don't even think about using it as a drill or to torque screws down with any significant force. It is more expensive but feels like and performs like a cheap plastic toy. I bought this because I have the other B&D cordless screwdriver that takes AA batteries and really liked it. I thought this would be of similar quality. Spend a little more money and get a quality tool. I was wrong.
I've used it at least once a week, mainly for screwing and drilling 1/8. For me, it was great, and I'm buying a new one so I can be there to help a friend update her new home. I just broke my AD600 and am thankful they are still being sold. Great buy. Of course the drill doesn't go as fast as you'd be used to on other hand sets, but for me it worked great. I only gave it four stars because of the power in it is probably not right for most people. If you are any bit fearful of powertools, start off with this one first.
I bought this one at least 5 years ago when we were updating our kitchen cabinets, and for the price (bought at wally world) it lasted a good amount of time. I'm a girl, and I live in an apartment. And small/light weight Its great for smaller projects.
I got this for my husband but I actually use it more than him. Its lightweight and easy to manuever. I have used it for all the baby proofing around our house and it works great. I've used expensive drills but I like this one better.
the hex bits this alkaline drill uses also limits how easily you can buy replacement bits. I ended up biting the bullet and getting a $28 5.2amp corded black and decker from target and it came with a canvas bag. so really, if you need a new cordless screw driver and like a drill grip, than it works ok, but other wise, its a very poor drill even considering price. I bought one from the local wally world thinking it would be nice to have a drill that used such convenient power source, especially since i have a 15 minute charger. i had assumed it would be atleast close to the speed of my previous 7.2v drill since it was 6v, boy was i wrong. it is great for a screw driver, but it is more or less useless as a drill, the cheapest cordless drill at wallyworld was a 7.2v kraftech that runs at ~600rpm for $14, for 20 dollars you can get a corded black and decker that runs 1200rpm. its harder to buy a single bit instead of a kit filled with things you don't need. because of the slow speed i looked up information on my other black and decker screw driver 3.6v~$15, and it was 180rpm.
i was disappointed, i didn't notice that it was listed as 130rpm on the back, that is absurdly slow. 1500rpm and uses regular bits, and best of all, it varies speed with trigger pressure, and no worrying about replacing expensive rechargeable battery packs. somethings not quite kosher when a 3.6v screw driver is faster than a 6v "drill". it should last for years.
I bought the drill primarily to hang a lot of pictures with anchors in a new home -- new to me, old plaster walls, and I was disappointed in the drill's performance. Unfortunately, the purchase was not worth the cost since it wasn't up to the job I bought it for. It does better as a power screwdriver, but I wound up buying a more powerful drill later.
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