Black & Decker FSC718K-2 18 Volt 7-Tool Combo Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Get the job done from start to finish with the 18 Volt 7 Tool Mobile Workshop with storage system. The Mobile Workshop is a seven piece cordless power tool system that features a portable Workmate Workbench and new Power Pak tool bag at a great value!Purchasing these items individually would cost more than $500. The Mobile Workshop gives you a powered, portable work surface that moves with from project to project. The Mobile Workshop is built around the famed Workmate Workbench, which now features two wheels. The Power Pak tool bag, which features a power strip with six outlets and a 15' power cord, connects to the Workmate. The bag stores the cordless power tools in the system as well as extra hand tools and power tools, power cords and other project necessities. Instead of having your tools and power cords stored in a closet or scattered throughout the house and garage, the Mobile Workshop keeps your tools in one place where you can charge them as well. With the Mobile Workshop you can cut, drill, drive, line, find studs, light your project area and clean up. The system includes many of Black & Decker's award-winning products with exclusive, patented features on the Workmate Workbench, FireStorm High Performance Cordless Power Tools and Bulls Eye Laser Level & Stud Finder. The Mobile Workshop includes a Workmate 375, Power Pack tool bag, FireStorm 18 Volt Drill, 18 Volt Circular Saw, 18 Volt Cut Saw, 18 Volt Vacuum, 18 Volt Work Light, Bulls Eye Laser Level & Stud Finder, two 18 Volt batteries and a charger. Known as an extra pair of hands, Workmates can secure a variety of objects such as a chair, door, furniture, bicycle, lamp and more in its durable high-impact clamping jaws. The Workmate 375 automatically opens and locks in the workbench position with the pull of a single lever. After your project is complete, the Workmate 375 folds back flat for compact storage and can hang on a wall.

Product Description

18V, 7 Tool Combo Kit, Includes, 18V Firestorm Drill/Driver, 5-3/8" Circular Saw, Flashlight, Reciprocating Saw, Dust Buster, Workmate, BDL100S Bullseye Laser Line/Stud Finder & The New Power Pak Kit, Retail Value Of $480, Offering The Customer A 35% Plus Savings At Retail.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 24 x 22.8 x 33 inches ; 70 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 70 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: B0000C6DX8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FSC718K-2
• Average Customer Review: 3.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #453,534 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product, January 2, 2004

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"mbcoolidge" (Washington DC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC718K-2 18 Volt 7-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

The product works great and is easy to assemble. The hardest part is finding out how to put all the tools into the bag. On the first day, I used the circular saw, drill, vacuum, and light. All worked as well as my corded tools. I am a convert to cordless. One nice touch is the power distribution plugs in the front of the bag. My only confusion is why? With cordless tools, do you need more outlets? If they want to improve the product, add another battery and the Radio Battery charger.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Cost Effective for the Home User, August 7, 2005

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GBS - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC718K-2 18 Volt 7-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

As with most things, you generally get what you pay for with power tools. It is annoying when reviews appear to have some ax to grind. Black and Decker is a decent brand, but people I know who happen to be contractors or in the "tool business" will tend to turn up their noses and say Dewalt or some comparable brand is the only thing they will touch. So be it...if I were them, I'd probably feel the same way. If you are a professional and use tools for a living, you probably want to invest in something more substantial. If you need something to drive a screw or cut something in half around the house, it seems a bit stupid to pay $400-$600 (or more) for a combo set. I bought a set similar to the above for around $150 and all the tools have turned out to be very effective.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't buy this, August 7, 2005

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jcollins (CT, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSC718K-2 18 Volt 7-Tool Combo Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

If you really want a cheap set of tools, buy a Ryobi 18V kit. They may not be the greatest in the world but they get the job done even in a contracting setting (a couple guys I work with have them). The same cannot be said for B&D in my experience (not very reliable, and very cheap).

Personally I can't stand cheap tools (thus I own a $600 18V Dewalt set) but if you aren't willing to pay that much, than I recommend Ryobi.