Black & Decker FSC414K-2 Firestorm 14.4-Volt 4-Tool Combo Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This kit offers the perfect armload of cordless tools for the homeowner: drill, circular saw, cut saw, and flashlight, two 14.4-volt batteries, a charger, and a case to keep it all in. The drill is sturdy and comfortable, has a keyless chuck, and includes a 24-position clutch for as much torque as you need. The cut saw is amazingly light, so even the smallest hands will have no problem keeping control of it. It makes you want to take out a wall or prune a tree in the backyard just to exercise your power. The flashlight switches easily from a floodlight to a spot beam. The star of the show, however, is the Firestorm circular saw. Light, compact, and maneuverable, the tool shows off Black & Decker's patented Sightline window atop the blade guard. A clear window offers a straight, bird's-eye view of your cut path to start and keep you precisely on your cutting line. We liked this saw especially because it's the first of its kind to come out with an in-line blade design--meaning the saw's handle is right behind the blade. With the line of force directly behind the cutter it's easier to make a true, straight cut. You can't buy all these tools separately for anywhere near the price of the kit, so we think it's a heck of a deal. --Kris Jensen-Van Heste

From the Manufacturer

Four great 14.4-volt cordless tools in one package. Black & Decker has packaged a drill/driver, 5-3/8" circular saw, CutSaw and flashlight to add versatility to your home projects and to save you money. The 14.4 volt drill is variable speed and reversing, plus has a 24-position cluch that provides more control when driving screws. The 5-3/8" circular saw has a high torque motor to handle a wide vaiety of your cutting applications and has the patented Sightline Window for maximum visibility for cutting accuracy. The CutSaw is one of the most versatile cutting tools you can own. From tearing out walls to pruning your trees, you will find hundreds of uses for this tool. You can do your projects during the day or at night, thanks to the flashlight that comes with this kit and uses the same batteries. It features an adjustable beam for flood or spot lighting. The entire kit includes drill, circular saw, CutSaw, flashlight, two batteries, charger, 16T blade, reciprocating saw blade, double-ended bit tip, and kit box.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 17.4 x 10.5 x 22.4 inches ; 24.6 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24.6 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0000648AP
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FSC414K-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #410,176 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

31 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars you get what you pay for, July 19, 2002

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CHARLES MORRIS (lebanon, tn United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC414K-2 Firestorm 14.4-Volt 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

the drill is okay- not near my regular Dewalt series. although I understand they are owned by same company. The flashlight broke on the 2nd use. Just popped like a flash bulb. Have not evaluated the circ saw and the saw zall parts yet. I also dont like the fact that you damage the battery if you leave on the charger for more than 8 hours. they need to incorporate a trickle charger that you can leave battery on when not in use. Also the charger with this unit is very slow-6 hours?

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for around the house, May 2, 2002

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Shawn Eldridge (Louisville, KY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC414K-2 Firestorm 14.4-Volt 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This combo kit has just about everything you need for around the house. I used the cutsaw for cutting down a honey suckle bush, and had no problems at all. I used the circular saw to build a small deck, and it did a great job. No cords is what I like best. The only problem is the case. Everything fits into one big heavy case, but other then that, it is a great deal for the money.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Nice looking tools but..., January 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC414K-2 Firestorm 14.4-Volt 4-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This tool kit looks so good when you open the box. The orange color grabs your attention. I also like the handy storage case which is easy to carry and stores the tools well. However, I was frustrated by how slow the charger is - 6 hours to charge up a battary. I also don't like the fact that the charger will actually damage the battary if you leave it charging too long. This needs to be a trickle charge like a Makita. The worst thing is that the flashlight burned out in 20 minutes! I was also underwhelmed with the Sawzall. The Sawzall stalled out when I was cutting through balsa wood? This unit needs more power.

Black & Decker should spend less money on the fancy packaging and more money on power, performance and quality.