Black & Decker CD9602K 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Review

Great for drilling pilot holes and driving screws in wood, metal and plastic, Black & Decker's 9.6-volt cordless drill/driver kit is lightweight enough for fixes and upgrades around the house and durable enough for years of use. Equipped with a keyless chuck, bit changes with this 3/8-inch drill are quick and simple. A 6-position clutch adjusts torque to prevent screws from stripping. On-board bit storage offers easy access to a variety of bits for less downtime and more productivity. The drill's mid-handle design balances the meat of the tool over the hand for easy fore-and-aft control. And, soft grips ensure optimal comfort. Variable speeds between 0 and 700 rpm in both forward and reverse let you ease screws into place to avoid splitting, or zip them in quickly to get the job done fast. Cranking out 100 inch-pounds of torque, the tool easily drills and drives smaller bits through light metals, as well as tackling wood and plastic applications around the house. Best of all, at just over 8 inches long and 8 inches tall, this 2-1/4-pound drill is easy on the wrist. The purchase is covered by a manufacturer, 2-year warranty. --Brian D. Olson

Amazon.com Product Description

Featuring a comfortable mid handle design with soft grips, this 3/8-inch cordless drill from Black & Decker is a pleasure to hold and operate. Compact and lightweight, yet strong enough to drill and drive screws through metal, plastic, and wood, the CD9602K gets its power from a 9.6-volt NiCad battery. It also boasts a six-position clutch for versatility and to guard against screw stripping; built-in bit storage to keep what you need exactly where you need it; and a variable speed range from zero to 700 RPM for incredible precision and control. In addition, this handy tool provides 100 in./lbs. of torque so it can take on a variety of projects--from repairing or putting together furniture to hanging mirrors. And it's extremely easy to use--simply put more or less pressure on the trigger to change the speed of rotation.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 4.3 x 12.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DX1
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: CD9602K
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #93,439 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

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61 of 69 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Tad expensive, July 5, 2005

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Kaushik Lodh (New York, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CD9602K 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I purchased this drill for basic home projects, my utlization extent was not exhaustive neither in terms of project complexity or duration, but it should provide a fairly accurate assesement of this drill set's features.

It is a 9.6V drill, supposedly not too powerful, but for my basic requirements - it proved to be sufficient. One basic test I like to run on a drill is to try and drive a threaded screw in to a dry wall and in to a piece of wood without pre-drilling a hole in the surfaces. This drill failed to do so in both occasions. Guide holes needed to be drilled before the screw could be pushed in.

But one advantage this drill provides is the fact that the amount of power to the drill can be controlled by how tightly you squeeze the trigger.... Meaning - in certain circumstances you dont want the drill to rotate very fast... not the torque... but just a slow speed of rotation. By gently squeezing the trigger or by increasing the pressure on the trigger, you can achieve this control.

This was a very useful feature. My present more expensive drill set doesnt have this feature.

However, it comes with only one battery. So if you do run out of juice in the middle of a project, then you have to wait till the battery is recharged.

However, I found another great deal on the Black & Decker Firestorm Cordless Multi-Tool MT1203K-2. Since this model was 12Volts AND had a 12V drill AND a mouse sander AND a jig saw attachment, I exchanged the CD9602K 9.6-Volt for it.

I was satisfied with the performance of the CD9602K 9.6-Volt drill. But it seemed a bit pricey at $39.99 and the 9.6V seemed a bit too less.

Honest opinion: Go for a drill set that has atleast 2 batteries and has slightly more powerful motor. You will feel better at the end of the day.

Kaushik.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good for the money, February 22, 2007

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Michael J Edelman (Huntington Woods, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CD9602K 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

First things first: If you're a pro, or a serious woodworker looking for a tool to use every day- or even every week- this ain't the one. It doesn't have the muscle to drive 50 screws deep into wood, or to drill steel, or any of a dozen other things you might want a good cordless drill motor for.

But that's not what I bought it for. I've got a good Makita 1/2" cordless, and a couple of corded drills for that. This was for my girlfriend, who needs a drill once in a blue moon, and would like an electric screw driver for regular tasks around the house. And for that kind of use, it's very good indeed.

So if you're looking for a convenient drill for light duty use, the B&D 9.6v is not a bad choice. One hint: The wall wart charger takes a long time to bring the drill up to full charge, so if you're thinking of regular use, get the fast charger and a second battery.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Poorly made batteries, July 14, 2005

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Mark A. Baxter "quix0te" (Altamonte Springs, FL United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker CD9602K 9.6-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The batteries B&D uses are not well made. The ones we have are literally falling apart after 2 years (of only occasional use). The replacements are in the 40-50$ range. Each. And since you really need two, that means spending almost 100$ each time they are replaced.
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