Black & Decker RD1440K 85th Anniversary 14.4V Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

List Price: $120.00

Features:

• Attractive, heavy-duty die-cast aluminum housing for added durability
• Electronic leveling with LED display that lights up at all 90-degree angles (up, down, and straight)
• 24-position clutch to help prevent stripping of screws
• One-touch battery level indicator to let you know how much charge remains
• Two gear ranges -- 0-350/0-1,100 rpm -- to provide added control on both high-torque and high-speed applications

Accessories:
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Customer Reviews:

Black@ Decker 14.4 Anniversery Drill. [Posted on 2003-11-04]
I have had the oppertunity to use this drill a number of times in the past week and use it many as a secondary unit when I am using more than one drill at a time. When I am drilling and filling woodholes with screws I don't like to change out my bits so I find it is very good for putting in screws and does take somewhat of a licking. Good value for the money. Barrie Dale

Buying a drill?... buy something else. [Posted on 2004-03-12]
Buying a potential collectors item?... buy this. I must admit I had a rush of nostalgia when I saw this drill (I had one of the originals and it literally served me for decades before I finally killed it), and I raced out a bought one (for considerably more money than it is offered here). Athough it looks like the original, all comparisons should stop there, and as a drill I must say this was a major disappointment. First, the chuck is the cheapest chuck I have ever had on any drill at anytime. I defy anyone to get it tight enough to hold drill bits without slipping in use, on driver bits and holders it's fine. Second, if I had a nickle for everytime I've pinched my finger in the trigger I wouldn't need to worry about making a living using tools. Hard to explain but there is a gap between the metal case and the plastic trigger, and when you pull the trigger the gap opens, and when you let the trigger go my finger is generally in that gap... youch! And finally, the drill cannot stand on it's battery it must be laid down flat. All it would have taken to rectify this was a miniscule adjustment of the angle of the battery to the handle.

When I bought the fore-father of this "look-alike" Black and Decker made industrial quality tools for use and abuse on a daily basis, today they make "consumer products" that happen to include "tools". This drill is a classic example of the poorly designed, poorly made in China junk B&D now try and fob off as real tools. If you want a drill for daily use, buy something else, if you want something that is a potential collectors item buy this. But don't make the same mistake as I did and take it out of the package and use it... it then becomes worthless as both a tool and as a collectors item.

JUNK,JUNK,JUNK!!!!! [Posted on 2007-06-24]
This thing weighs a ton. The chuck does not stay tightened. It does not hold a charge very long. Overall, heavy and awkward. The forward reverse button is not in a user friendly position. The battery is released with a button latch at the rear of the grip. Ooops.... there goes your battery sliding down and tumbling off of the roof again. Yes,very poor design on the battery release. Any slight bump or pressure against it and the battery comes out. This drill came with 2 screwbits. One broke right away. The phillips end cracked off during use. I expected a little more durability from the way it looks. I will recycle the metal. Don't buy!!!!

Nice looking, but not very useful [Posted on 2007-06-25]
This is a nice looking drill, but it doesn't work out well for normal use. The battery will not hold a charge after only light use. It doesn't hold drill bits tightly, as soon as the drill bit starts to bite in, it starts spinning in the chuck. It is also quite heavy, so working above shoulder level is very tiring. No wonder Home Depot had them on clearance.

Looks great, great ergonomics,  [Posted on 2008-03-05]
I see some of the bad reviews have to do with batteries issues, I've had this drill now for two years and have had NO issues with charge times or duration. I bought a spare battery at a local Hardware shop on sale so I have two.

I couldn't be more satisfied with this drill. The look is great. The ergonomics in the hand are very good. The balance is great. The features are excellent. I use this drill as my primary cordless around the house and I strongly endorse it.

I've had no problems with it, but obviously some have so, who knows what the deal there is. I'm very happy with mine.

(also own a Dewalt 12 V, a BD 9 volt, and a BD 18 V- which I never use because it wouldn't hold a charge )

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