Black & Decker BDC518B-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com

The star of this great collection, hands down, is the sander—-we love it. It's cordless, of course, but even better, it does the work of three separate sanders: a random orbiter, detail, and finish sander. Ingenious. Transition is fast and easy, and it's really a pleasure to use—-comfortable and lightweight, and excels at everything from serious stock removal to the finest detail. A close second, though, is the smart hand saw that's as simple to use as the good old-fashioned kind, just without the elbow grease, powering you through everything from wallboard and plastic to tree limbs without flinching. The drill/driver's removable chuck lets you switch quickly from drill to driver mode in a second, and when you detach the chuck, you'll find a clever ready-to-use driving bit. There's on-board storage for six more bits, too, a feature we always like. We're never happy when we have to wrestle with a battery, but these put up no fight, going on and off surprisingly easily. The stud finder and flashlight are handy to have around; the sensor has both visual and sound alerts when it detects the edge of a stud, even in a wall that's up to 3/4-inch thick. Everything fits into a nice, rugged bag for transport and storage. Bought singly, you'd pay a whole lot more than this package price, so we think this is a great deal on a dependable stable of basic tools.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

For sanding, trimming branches, locating studs, or just finding your way around the house in the dark, the Black and Decker 5-tool combo kit has got you covered. This kit features the first three-in-one cordless sander, a super-versatile sander designed for finish sanding, random orbit sanding, and detail sanding. With all the bases covered in sanding, this 18-volt kit also sports a cordless drill/driver, an innovative electric handsaw, flashlight, and stud finder. The cordless drill/driver features a removable chuck for rapid transitions from drill to drive mode without changing bits. And, the chuck detaches to expose a ready-to-use screw-driving bit for on-tool convenience and less downtime. An accessory bit cap on the drill holds up to six tips. The electric handsaw features a high-torque motor for zipping through just about any cutting application. The kit's 18-volt work light illuminates the work for greater accuracy, and is an excellent light for use around the house, too. The stud sensor in this kit detects studs behind material up to 3/4 inches thick for hanging paintings, coat hooks, and shelves. Two batteries guarantee long runtime for those extended jobs, and a heavy-duty storage bag means easy transport. Plus, your purchase is covered by Black and Decker's 2-Year Warranty

FEATURES

• Innovative hand saw cuts wood, plastic, and metal and is perfect for outdoor pruning
• Powerful drill/driver for a wide variety of heavy drilling and driving applications
• Spring loaded batteries for easy installation and removal and less downtime
• 3-in-1 cordless sander for finish sanding, random orbit sanding and detail sanding
• Stud finder for hanging pictures, coat hangers, shelves and more, through material up to 3/4 inches thick
• Flash light for illuminating the work in dark quarters

What's in the Box

• Drill/driver
• Handsaw
• Sander
• Stud finder
• Flashlight

SPECIFICATIONS

• Voltage: 18V
• Charge Time 3-6 hours hrs

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 23.9 x 7.6 x 17.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 20.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002ZU74W
• Item model number: BDC518B-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #287,646 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Black & Decker Firestorm is great for the money and has a great warranty., November 9, 2005

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JT "JT" (Boulder, CO) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker BDC518B-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

Don't let other reviews turn you off on this great product. I have several Black & Decker power tools and they all work great. I have always gotten respectable battery life and performance out of all of my B&D tools. Black & Decker also makes DeWalt tools. I can't believe anyone would think a company like B&D would make and sell junk????

If you have a problem with any B&D or DeWalt tools, they have service centers all over the place that will take care of your problem (search for one near you at the B&D website). You don't even need a receipt as they can check the date code that is right on the tool to see if it is still under warranty - 2 years for B&D Firestorm products. Buy from them with confidence knowing they are a great product for the money and B&D stands behind their products.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Do not leave battery charger unattended!, December 3, 2006

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William Bickford "Industrial Designer" (Ronkonkoma, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDC518B-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The tools are well worth the price (inexpensive), but even with 18 volts, don't expect the power and durability of a 12 volt Dewalt, Milwaukee, or Hitachi comparable tool.

The most concerning issue that I have about this kit is the battery system, where my first battery failed quickly, and my second battery melted in a short amount of time, fusing itself to the charger and becoming hot enough for the battery housing to melt away, exposing the cells within. Because of this and similar bad reviews regarding batteries and chargers, I will avoid any B&D rechargable products. If you must purchase this kit or other B&D rechargeable tools, keep an eye on the battery charger when you use it just in case of a meltdown...

5.0 out of 5 stars Multi use tools, January 14, 2007

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Linda M. Mcmillin "L McMillin" (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker BDC518B-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 5-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The tools fit nicely in the great bag. The saw cut off the bottom of a solid core door with no problem. The drill comes with a convienient place for the bits. The batteries are long lasting and the ease of use for the tool set is a great bonus.