Black & Decker DR550 7 Amp 1/2-Inch VSR Drill/Driver

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Loaded with power and convenience features, the DR550 boasts Triple Gear Reduction to deliver extremely high torque -- plus metal gear housing for outstanding durability. Its reversing brush system gives you full power in both forward and reverse, and its jampot construction is designed for years of durability. This hardy model is created with longtime use in mind, with a mid-handle design for balance and a 2-finger trigger for unparalleled comfort and precision. It even has a soft-grip handle that gives your fingers plenty of traction, and a belt clip so you can stash the tool when it’s not in use -- not to mention a 360-degree side handle for true, outstanding control.

The DR550 has a 7 amp variable speed motor that operates from 0-800 rpm, with a 1/2-inch capacity in steel and a 1-1/2-inch capacity in wood. It includes a chuck key and holder, plus the 360-degree side handle with bit storage.

Applications:
The DR550 drills holes in wood, metal, and plastic; it drives screws to fasten almost any material, assembles furniture, hangs pictures, and tweaks hardware with ease. This model is perfect for woodworking, home repair, or job site use.

What's in the box:
Black & Decker 7 amp drill/driver, chuck key and holder, 360-degree side handle.

I began to realize that I had to have a corded drill.I bought this drill at a local big-box home improvement store for at Amazon's price and brought it home.Out of the box it includes the drill, a chuck, small instruction manual and the registration card. It comes with a two-year warranty, and given the price/name brand, I wouldn't recommend this unit for commercial use (go with DeWalt, Hilti, or something of that ilk). The cord length will require an extension cord (like all drills), but the drill chassis seems like it is built rock solid. But ultimately the irony was that the cordless drill and its advantage of convienince was actually inconvienient since it was never charged when I wanted to use it immediately. Before owning this Black & Decker drill, I got a couple Craftsman cordless drills as a gift.

This is my new favorite toy. With some planning, the larger cordless drill was handy. This is certainly a no-frills drill, but its got it where it counts.7 amps of power rocks. But for occasional around-the-house use, it can't be beat.You could spend more for a household drill, but you don't need to. Plus it has a great handle for the other hand when you really need to control the drill or want to apply more pressure.

This works great as a driver and as a drill. After having bought other drivers, this will probably be the final drill or electric driver I will ever buy. The power is controlled by the pressure on the trigger. I use it with an extension cord to make up for the short cord.