Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set with Power Screwdriver, Cut Saw, Flashlight, and VPX Battery with Charger
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Manufacturer: Black & Decker
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Brand: Black & Decker
Manufacturer: Black & Decker
Model: VPX903X1
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Features
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Cordless tool combo kit powered by rechargeable, interchangeable VPX 7-volt Lithium Ion battery packs
VPX cut saw with tool-free blade change system
VPX power driver with two speeds for driving and drilling
VPX flashlight with three long-lasting LEDs
Includes a VPX screwdriver, VPX cut saw, VPX LED flashlight, one 7-volt VPX battery, and one VPX battery charger
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Editorial Reviews:
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VPX, Charge Starter Set, Includes Cut Saw, Screwdriver, Flashlight, 1 VPX, Battery, 1Port Charger, VPX, 1301x 1VPX Cut Saw, Versatile Design, Cuts Almost Anything, Anywhere, Anytime, Tool Free Blade Change, Accepts Standard Jig Saw Blades, 2 Included, 1401 1VPX Flashlight, Breakthrough Lithium-Ion Technology, Up To 5 Hours Of Runtime Per Charge, Belt Clip&Adjustable Bungee Cord Allow You To Secure Flashlight Almost Anywhere, 1101x 1VPX Screwdriver, Design Performance, All The Power In A Compact&Comfortable Size, Control At Your Fingertips, 2 Speeds For Screw Driving&Light Duty Drilling.
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User Comments about the Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set with Power Screwdriver, Cut Saw, Flashlight, and VPX Battery with Charger
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drill bits holder lost traction with motor only after 2 weeks of use. Better spend some more and save in the long run
Two big problems with this product line. Don't buy to try since the restock fee and shipping run about half the cost of the product. The system isn't variable speed and when you release the trigger the tool continues to operate.
Ideal for my basic diy projects. Perfect for the small jobs where pro equiptment is just not worth the investment. The Vpx system could be withdrawn so please do check with the manufacturer if concerned with that. Great battery power.
These portable power tools should always be sold with 2 batteries, at a minimium. It worked well for trimming small branches on my trees.I had the cut saw lock up on me while using it to cut sheet metal and had it sent to a B & D repair facility. I was told several weeks later that they had no repair parts to fix it, nor do they have a replacement units, since they don't build them any more. It has very, very good power. I received a generous(based on the price I paid for the kit) refund from B & D for the cut saw. It should hold it's battery power for use in emergencies a long time being LiIon, like cell phone batteries.I bought the set mainly for the cut saw. This tool set has excellent power for a 7 volt system.
Defiantly a 2 handed operation if you want save your wrists. I drove several 3-1/2" screws fully into 2 x 4's without any problem at all. Tools are small, light weight cousins of full size, high voltage portable tools. I was so satisfied with the refund and the tools that I took the refund and used it to buy another 7 volt VPX starter set. If you are use to a "clutched" drill/screwdriver, the clutchless drill/driver can take you by surprise when a screw reaches it's depth, or a drill bit suddenly stops turning. The chuck is a quick release 1/4" hex.The charger charges quickly and you can power extra chargers off the upsteam one without needing separate 120 volt outlets. I'll just use the cut saw for light duty work, like tree branches.I do think Amazon should have indicated on the tool's description page that this is a B & D closeout tool set and that it is no longer made, or serviced under the 2 year warranty.
This set had one battery.The light is handy and light weight.
The flashlight lasts a long time with the lithium cell and it will probably outlive the rest of the kit. I don't usually bother to write reviews, but in this case I just concluded a series of projects around the house that showed the weakness of the VPX kit. I'm not a power tool guy, but I bought this kit last winter when I moved into a new apartment and need to get some things done. I'm probably going to buy another kit shortly and keep the VPX around until the batteries fail. I ended up buying the actual VPX Drill and VPX Compressor separately (the drill works fine for light duty, not real construction, the compressor is convenient for inflating tires and baby pools). Beyond that it's just not built to last, so don't expect it to do so. I use the past tense here because the saw has broken after I tried to cut a tree branch of about 1" in diameter with it.
The "power screwdriver" isn't a drill at all, but can save you some time if you're assembling something. The cutsaw was useful for cutting some drywall and some 3/8" plywood, but it really ate up batteries. It's disappointing that B&D put a good battery in such a mediocre tool kit, no wonder it was discontinued.Given that the kit is priced for close-out now, it's probably a decent value for $50 or less, but I still can't recommend the VPX platform. Basically, this kit is good for hanging pictures, very, very light-duty cutting and for assembling baby toys where a low power screw driver is helpful.
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