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Black & Decker VP870K VersaPak 7.2 Volt Cordless 2-Speed Drill with Keyless Chuck and Kitbox with 20 AccessoriesBrand: Black & Decker
Binding: Tools & Hardware
Features: - Keyless chuck
- Two-speed switch with forward/reverse
- Balanced mid-handle design
- Interchangeable battery system works with all VersaPak products
- Two year home use warranty
Spend your money wisely...not here [Posted on 2001-03-29]
This was my first cordless drill and my last Black & Decker cordless drill. The main problem with this drill is that it does not have enough power! It strains setting screws and after a handfull of screws the batteries are spent. Also my set came with only 2 batteries; therefore, when the batteries are drained you have to wait several hours before you can use the drill again. Who has time for that! Sure I could buy 2 more batteries so that I always have 2 in the drill and 2 in the charger, but by the time I pay for all that I could buy a more powerful drill with 2 sets of batteries included. My other major problem with this drill is that bits become loose in the chuck over time and fall out of the drill when the drill is pointed down. This is not fun when you are on a ladder. I recommend this drill only for the lightest of tasks such as setting half inch screws in drywall. I now own a 14.4v Milwaukee 0516-22 cordless drill and I am extremely satisfied. I know this drill cost more but is very worth it. I know some people may say that a 14.4 volt drill with 390 in-lbs of torque may be overkill for a weekend home improvement guy, but these same people probably go to the mall in a 4X4 SUV with a 6.0 liter engine.
a great drill for the weekend warrior [Posted on 2002-02-14]
this is a great drill for the light user however if you are into heavy duty drilling you might want to look elsewhere the batteries have enough charge for my light use but if you are driving screws all day long this is not the drill for you the price is very nice as well
Dang! [Posted on 2003-04-21]
OK, my wife, Rachel, was fixing a cabinet. she needed to use my drill so i let her. when she was drilling, she got a phone call about her mother who had died. She was so distracted that she forgot she was still drilling when the drill couldnt turn anymore. she held it there for about 3 minutes! After i came home, she was still on the phone with the drill in the wall when i reminded her. That drill was so dead after that! The motor got so hot too. So the final day of that drill, i was hanging a picture, when the motor gave up with a puff of light smoke. I dont know why. It wasnt in use that day. Next i bought another one promising that i would never let her use it without supervision. I baught her one too. She loves it even more. So we are happy! .... < Email address 4 comments
I love my little drill . . . [Posted on 2006-06-06]
My father gave me an 7.2V VersaPak drill as part of a tool kit he put together for me one Christmas (previous model.) I LOVE the drill. It is lightweight and perfect for light-duty household projects. I know this drill has power limitations, after all it is only 7.2V. But who really wants to wield a 10 pound drill to hang a closet kit or curtain rod?
However, if you choose this drill or any other VeraPak tool, buy the VersaPak Gold batteries. The regular VersaPak batteries are a waste of time. They drain quickly when in use or just sitting and have a terrible memory problem. The Gold ones don't seem to have that problem.
I checked the Black and Decker website and it looks as if the VersaPak drill has been updated again. Hopefully, it will be available again soon. If mine ever dies or "walks off" I will certainly want a replacement for it.
Good portable drill [Posted on 2007-01-13]
Not for the toughest jobs, unless you want to take a while. And be sure you have spare batteries for it. But I haven't found any job around the house it can't do yet, given enough time.
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