Black & Decker DR601 6 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Black & Decker introduces the next generation of its popular, corded drills and hammer drills. These durable, hardworking drills offer a new industrial design, more power and improved features to take on all types of demanding do-it-yourself projects. These drills are equipped with a mid-handle design and soft rubber over-molded handles to provide more comfort and better control. The drills also have two-finger contoured triggers that are easy to grip. The forward/reverse switch is positioned just above the trigger for quick, convenient access. A lock-on button offers continuous drilling. The DR601 1/2" drill/hammerdrill delivers 6.0 amps of power and 275 in./lbs. of torque. This high-power output is achieved through a durable new high-powered motor with double-gear reduction.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13 x 3.5 x 11.4 inches ; 5.2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 6.2 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DX5
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: DR601
• Average Customer Review: 1.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #456,484 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Remember, you pay for what you get., January 4, 2004

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C. Williams "guts and integrity" (IN United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker DR601 6 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

Buyer beware! I purchased this for myself on the 28th of December. Used it on the 29th. Returned it on the 29th. I would have given this item a zero rating, but Amazon does not offer that rating.

Although it looks like a good deal (especially since B&D's parent/associate company is DeWalt), but this children's toy is made of pure junk. After I tried the hammer setting, I spent the next fifteen minutes trying to figure out why it sounded as if the gears inside were self-destructing. Apparently that sound is 'normal'. I've used a couple contractor grade hammer drills & none I've used before ever sounded this bad.

When put to hard use, the gears that drive the chuck & bit randomly disengage, leaving the motor spinning at full speed, but not drilling. Just as randomly as the chuck stops spinning, it starts spinning again with the cacophony of gears being turned into bits of metal dust.

I have not yet purchased a new hammerdrill to replace this yet, but I plan on puchasing the Bosch or Milwaukee H/D's that are similar in features.

When I returned this to the big box hardware store (H.D.), the customer service rep said that she has had more of these B&D hammerdrills returned than any other power tool in the store...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Bad News, September 25, 2005

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Workin Man "Dan" (Burbank Ca.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker DR601 6 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I only used this drill 3 or 4 times before it broke. Checked out Black and Deckers web site, parts are not available to repair it. don't waste your money. Black and decker shame on you for making such a piece of junk!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Junk Drill ever seen, June 15, 2006

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Peter - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker DR601 6 Amp 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am very disappointed with my Bleck&Decker drill. it broke in the first week of use, I thought I was buying a tool, not a toy.
I've heard there is no replacement parts available for fixing that kind of junk.
I supposed drills should be approved in performance tests, before to go to the stores.
I do not recommend it for any who consider quality as a basic feature.
Decided: I will never buy any product from B&D.