Black & Decker FSD122K-2 12 Volt FireStorm Cordless Drill Kit

List Price: $102.86

Features:

• Quick Connect Bit Change System, for fast drilling to screwdriving
• Electronic level illuminates at all 90-degree angles
• 0-800 rpm, maximum torque of 125 in./lbs.
• Infinite Clutch with micro-adjust torque
• Wall mountable storage case

Customer Reviews:

Should be called "Cordless Screwdriver" [Posted on 2004-09-27]
For a 12V drill, it certainly lacks sufficient power for common drilling tasks. With the clutch torqued all the way down, the drill choked trying to bore out a 2 1/8" hole through a hollow-core door. After five minutes of backing the bit out and back in, the chuck started slipping, rendering it useless. A two-minute job eventually took 20 minutes. It works great as a screwdriver, though. A bright orange, $70 screwdriver. For people installing bookshelves and hanging pictures, it's a fine tool, but for serious users, go buy a Milwaukee.

Poorly made [Posted on 2005-07-14]
I can attest to the low-power issues of this electric drill. It has a difficult time generating the force needed for many jobs.

My biggest beef, however, is that after only 2 years, both battery packs are literally falling apart.
The replacement packs run in the 40-50$ range, and since you need 2 (one to use while the other charges) that means that you are paying 100$ each time you must replace them. This smacks of planned obselescence to me.
I will definitely be thinking twice before purchasing another B&D tool.

Don't Buy Firestorm! [Posted on 2005-07-23]
Listen to the other reviews, please! Firestorm is a waste of money! I sold tools at Sears for three years and I have never had a satisfied customer. O.k., if you are drilling 1/8" holes or driving 1" screws, you won't have a problem. But you don't need an 18V drill to do that.

This drill only has 125 in/lbs. of torque. The new Craftsman 12V with a Diehard battery has over 300 in/lbs. of torque. Plus it is $20 cheaper at normal price.

While I worked at Sears, I am not a fan of Craftsman cordless tools. I much prefer Milwaukee, DeWalt, or Makita. However, any Craftsman cordless drill is better than any Firestorm POS. Do a little research, go into the stores and play with these things. Find a tool you like using, not just one that is cheap.

own it & like it [Posted on 2005-08-09]
I've had this drill for 4 years and never had a problem with it. Granted, I am not a contractor/carpenter, however I do all the maintenance in my home and have been extremely happy with it. It is light enough for me to use and maneuver on long projects without breaking my back and gets the job done. The batteries have never given me trouble. If I were doing this for a living, I would invest the money for a more high-powered high-tech drill. For household projects and maintenance, it can't be beat. If you're a big guy, perhaps you might choose another, or not. Chicks rule and this drill helps!

Xmas scam [Posted on 2006-03-13]
Not a bad drill and screw driver for light household tasks. The problem comes when the batteries need replacing. Few places carry them and those that do charge more than I paid for the drill which was being pushed as a Xmas item. I will now buy a De Walt.

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