Black & Decker DR202 5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with Keyless Chuck
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Product Details
Manufacturer: Black & DeckerModel: DR202
Product features:
- Powerful 5.0 amp motor for demanding drilling and driving tasks
- On-board bit storage for convenient access to accessories
- Keyless chuck for easy bit changes
- 150 inch/pounds of torque
- Includes drill and double-ended screwdriving bit
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Description of Black & Decker DR202 5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with Keyless Chuck
Sold as each. 5 amp motor. Double gear reduction. Soft grip handle. Keyless chuck. Mid-handle design. Variable speed/reversing. On-board bit storage. Reversing brush system. Manufacturer's number: DR202. Country of origin: China. Distributed by Black & Decker.Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker DR202 5 Amp 3/8-Inch Drill with Keyless Chuck
Customer Review: Nice, but could be better.
Summary: 2 Stars
Black & Decker is a top/popular brand name. This drill, the DR202 is powerful and durable. It also features a KEYLESS CHUCK.
This is the only feature I have an issue with. Not having to deal with potentially losing a chuck-key or simply having to use a chuck-key to get drill bits in and out might be okay. But you do have to compromise on the chuck losing it's grip on round drill bits. You just can't get the same tightness as you can using a chuck-key. It might be quick for changing different sized bits, but you might find you'll be losing your temper after so many holes you've drilled and the bit slips and doesn't drill any more while the drill itself is still turning. Worse yet is if the drill bit comes out of the chuck and is stuck inside whatever you were drilling! If the chuck should get stuck (gets too tight) - you might want to have a set of adjustable pliers on hand since, again, there is no chuck key. Another problem I've had, although frequent, is the trigger mechanism sticking after it's released. Be careful!
Other than that it's a good drill. I hate giving it a 2 star ranking and would've gave it a 5. But I have to be honest. Also, I think I'll be modifying some of my drill bits so they won't be prone to slipping when using this.
So, if you should get this drill - KNOW that when you're getting the convenience of quick changeability of bits - you are sacrificing the grip it might have on some of your smaller/rounded bits.
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