Black & Decker DR501 6-Amp 1/2-Inch Drill
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Manufacturer: Black & DeckerModel: DR501
Product features:
- Great for homeowners and do-it-yourselfers
- Powerful 6 amp, 750 rpm motor
- 360° side handle provides comfort and control
- Triple gear reduction extends life of the tool
- Includes drill/driver, chuck key and holder
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Description of Black & Decker DR501 6-Amp 1/2-Inch Drill
1/2" Vsr Drill - 1/2" VSR DRILL. 6 amp - 0-750 rpm variable speed drill. Triple gear reduction for greater power. Metal gear housingIt's industrial-type power for the home do-it-yourselfer. The six-amp motor gives you plenty of power?up to 750 rpm?for whatever's on your do-list. Triple gear reduction means a longer tool life and more guts for heavy-duty drilling and driving tasks. We like the fact that B&D built this gear housing of metal, protecting it from an inadvertent tumble from atop a ladder. They really paid attention in ergonomics class, too?we love the soft grip handle for super comfort and extra control. The auxiliary handle rotates 360 degrees, so it's wherever you need it most. Another plus in the ergonomics department, the handle's more centered on the tool, so its overall balance is a big improvement over older models. The trigger's bigger, letting you squeeze with two fingers rather than one, something we're partial to as well. B&D threw in a couple nice touches, too, in the on-board bit storage and built-in two-way level. Great drill/driver for the homeowner or serious do-it-yourselfer.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste
Tools and Hardware Reviews of Black & Decker DR501 6-Amp 1/2-Inch Drill
Customer Review: very pleased with this purchase
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this drill about 4 yrs ago, i think. It's been a while. I needed a drill with enough power to rebuild my kitchen floor with new treated 2x12's, and 3/4" treated plywood subfloor. I was going to be using it alot for 2 1/2" screws. It worked tirelessly throughout the whole process. I then built a half pipe skateboard ramp for my son out of the same material. The drill consistently had enough power to pull 3/4" treated plywood flush with the transition beams on the ramp. Never had a problem with this drill. Ever. I use it in my woodturning business as well. It works well with some 2" sanding pads while the wood is still mounted on the lathe. You can really sand down the rough wood left from a power carver with this drill. The detachable handle makes it really versatile.
AND FOR THE RECORD: in another review, this part of the description was in question
(1) the detachable handle has a screw cap on the end for bit storage
(2) it does have a small fairly useless little level bubble at the back end
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