Black & Decker FSD242K-2 24 Volt FireStorm Drill

by Black & Decker

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The high-powered 24-volt Firestorm drill from Black & Decker offers another step-up in Black & DeckerÆs premium line up of Firestorm Cordless product. Featuring a ?ö metal chuck and hammer drill mode, the 24V drill is made for the serious do-it-yourselfer looking to tackle any and all projects in and around the house. This drill is the only one in the Firestorm line-up offering a hammer function which allows you to drill holes faster through concrete and brick. Bit slippage problems are reduced with this ?ö metal chuck which provides superior gripping force for tough jobs. With 25% more run time, the 24V drill will drive over 400 2ö screws on a single charge. The 2 speed gear box allows for high torque driving in low gear and high speed drilling in high gear. The 24V FireStorm battery is a ôspring-loadedö pack, which springs forward like a cassette with the push of a button, and then easily slides off. The FSD242K-2 includes the drill, two batteries, timer charger, #2 phillips bit, and a storage case.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 14.7 x 5.5 x 13.2 inches ; 12 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 12 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0000C6DXA
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: FSD242K-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #494,398 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

14 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Hammer Drill for the Price!, June 6, 2004

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"zephyr1717" (Live Free or Die - Salem, NH) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSD242K-2 24 Volt FireStorm Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm very happy with this drill. I'm an electrician's apprentice and use this drill for work. Being at a lower pay scale, I can't afford the DeWalt product line. This drill has worked very well drilling 1/4" holes in cement block for plastic anchors. I also use it with a Vari-bit up to 7/8" through metal troughs. I had the BD 18v drill and was NOT satisfied with it. The quick change chuck was a nice feature but the drill lacked torque. The chuck also had very poor grip on straight shaft bits. I wanted to stay with an 18v system to go with circ & reciprocating saws. However, the 24v hammer drill makes it worth carrying 2 different battery chargers to the job site. I've only had it a month so I only gave it 4 stars. I'm taking a gamble to see if a drill that's half the price of the deWalt will be durable enough. If I'm as happy with it after a year I'll give it 5 stars.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great product, February 14, 2007

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Ramona (Plainfield, IN) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSD242K-2 24 Volt FireStorm Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this drill! Installing home alarms and home entertainment products in customers' homes, I am constantly going up and down stairs and from one side of town to the other. I couldn't do my job without this drill.

The only problem I have is finding power packs for this drill. I MUST have backup charged batteries, and with only the one power pack I had to buy two more batteries just to change out the battery.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Professional Deck Builder/Black and Decker "snob", December 24, 2006

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OmbreduNord (NM) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker FSD242K-2 24 Volt FireStorm Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I received this item as a gift a little over a year ago. My first inclination was to doubt quality as soon as I saw "Black and Decker". I have been most pleasantly surprised by this item. It is easy to use, fast charging, and powerful enough to drive lags, screw down IPE/Ironwood, and has done any task I would ask of a powerful corded drill. I am of the impression B&D has overhauled their tool line in terms of quality and design. Based on my positive experience with this 24 Volt drill, I will now always compare B&D power tool offerings. Ironically...I have a DeWalt corded drill I am thinking of throwing away...low quality, less power than advertised (5 Amp).