Black & Decker CD14SFK 3/8-Inch 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Stud Finder

by Black & Decker

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New homeowner, new graduate, newly single—this is the perfect drill package. It's powerful enough for whatever do-it-yourself tasks are on your list, but not such a monster that even the most petite couldn't handle it. It's got a nice ergonomic grip, and it's extremely well balanced. Max rpm is 750 and torque tops out at 110 inch-pounds, and the homeowner or do-it-yourselfer really doesn't need to buy (and pay for) more than that. A nice feature is the 24-position clutch, which adjusts torque to keep you from accidentally stripping your screws. You'll reach for this handy stud finder often, so keep a stash of AA batteries for it. 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. This is a smart combo for a super-smart price.--Kris Jensen-Van Heste

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14.4V Drill Kit With Stud Finder - 14.4V DRILL KIT WITH STUD FINDER. 0-750 PRM, torque 110 in./lbs.. Keyless chuck makes bit changing quick & easy. Variable speed reverse for drilling & driving

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 4.3 x 12.2 inches ; 7.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 7.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0002KJ37Y
• Item model number: CD14SFK
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,326 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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29 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice tool!, April 12, 2005

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P. E. Birder "Handywoman, avid reader, birder... (Camden, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker CD14SFK 3/8-Inch 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

I got this to replace a versapack cordless drill which was never anything to write home about after the motor died. This thing is great. I've had this one about a year and it has lots of nice features that really come in handy (such as a light that comes on when you've got it level, adjustable torque, and a feature where you can leave the screw driver bit in and use an outside attachment for the drill bit making switching back and forth really easy). It is a little on the heavy side so if you are only doing light handyman jobs, you might consider the 12 volt which is a bit lighter. Oh, and the batteries last forever!! I bought the drill alone so I don't know about the studfinder.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great drill for the money, August 25, 2005

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Ed Kohler "Ed Kohler" (Minneapolis, MN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CD14SFK 3/8-Inch 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

As an occasional home user, this drill has worked great for hanging blinds, fixing door hinges, assembling IKEA furniture using a hex bit, etc.

It probably isn't robust enough for someone using a drill as part of their job, but it's a great tool for occasional projects around the home.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great general purpose drill, April 17, 2010

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Max Clements "Colton Cat" (Surrey, BC Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CD14SFK 3/8-Inch 14.4-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Drill/Driver Kit with Stud Finder (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this drill kit on a hardware store special for $50, after my Ryobi 12v Drill died (it's really not up for anything more than casual use). It turned out to be an awesome tool, fairly powerful, brilliantly balanced - and consequently very simple to use. I have even used it on a 2.5 inch hole saw when I was installing new cabinets in my kitchen and cutting holes for the plumbing. Issues I have had with the drill, the battery life under consistent use sucks. Don't hold the trigger in when the drill stalls (yes, you can stall this drill on #12 2.5" screws when mounting shelves), and then turn it like a manual screw drive - I know you are not supposed to do this - but then be honest - you have all done this when the battery is about to die - if you do this you will get smoke coming out the back of the drill - and if you don't let the trigger go you will be buying a new drill. This is not a DeWALT Heavy-Duty Drill/Driver- do don't treat it like one. Issues I have had tho, the charger that comes with the drill is stupid, and wrecks your batteries, it also takes forever to charge the drill. Buy the fast intelligent Black & Decker Battery Charger, it will make your batteries last, and it also charges them in around 90 mins. As it is smart, you can leave the batteries on the charger without destroying their remaining life.

As for the stud finder - it sucks - I think B&D just throw it into this kit as they cannot sell it on its own. If you want a really good, cost effective stud finder - buy Zircon StudSensor i65 Center-Finding Stud Finder and toss the one in this kit in the trash, or sell it on craiglist/ebay.