Review on BLACK DECKER LDX120C Lithium Driver by Travis Caminiti

Received a few hours ago. I charged the battery (about 2 1/2 hours) and tried it with a 5/8" spatula for 2 by 4. It didn't work. The clutch made a grinding noise and I didn't squeeze it out of fear to damage the drill. Then I tried a 1/4" twist drill and it made a two" deep hole, but slowly. Maybe 20 seconds versus 5 seconds for my corded drill. From this I conclude that this drill is NOT a cheaper version of a full size cordless drill, but rather a lightweight drill suitable for small jobs only. will certainly appreciate the lack of need to draw overtime for the hundredth time. For these lighter tasks, I suspect a drill will suffice, but DO NOT expect this drill to have the brawn of its AC powered cousin. The instructions are abysmal and I spent ten minutes trying to figure out the side button to release the trigger. and the opposite direction. The reason I was confused is because they have TWO buttons, one on each side. It took a while to determine this. This should be really handy for drilling small holes and the like, but it can become a problem for deep and wide holes. I estimate it will do about 80% of my drilling needs, with maybe two or three reload sessions to do bigger work. To be fair, it works very well for light jobs. According to the manual, the device must be charged for maximum battery life. Since I only use the drill a few times a year, this is of course not practical, depending on the self-discharge behavior of the batteries. In conclusion, I think a $30 rechargeable drill should be a steal. for lighter work. On the other hand, if you do heavier stuff or a lot, you're better off spending the extra money on a professional model. However, I'm glad I bought it. I expect it will give me my money's worth and possibly much more.