Black & Decker Firestorm FS1800D 18 Volt Drill (Tool Only)

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Includes Drill, manual. Bulk-Packaged. BATTERIES, CHARGER SOLD SEPARATELY

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00340W7ZO
• Item model number: FS1800D
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #33,870 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #69 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Drills > Pistol-Grip Drills

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Quick Release chuck = inaccurate chuck, January 17, 2010

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D. Zhou (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker Firestorm FS1800D 18 Volt Drill (Tool Only) (Misc.)

This is a fine drill for the average home owner, or just for anyone to keep a power drill around the house.

Pros:
- The battery lasts a long time, had plenty of power for most general household jobs.
- Clutch control helps prevent you from over torquing more fragile materials (plastic, drywall, etc...)
- Quick release chuck makes going from drilling to screwing fast. The drill bit can stay in the drill while you slap on the quick release chuck over it to drill holes.

Cons:
- The quick release chuck function makes it an inaccurate tool as the poor fit and finish of the removable chuck makes the drill bits wobble. I've had this drill for quite some time now, and the problem existed from day 1. While drilling for simple jobs is ok, if you want to drill something for exacting specs, this drill is not the right tool for the job.

However, for the low price, it is designed more for general home use, rather than a commercial/professional precision instrument.

5.0 out of 5 stars a very good cordless drill, November 29, 2011

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Johnnak - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker Firestorm FS1800D 18 Volt Drill (Tool Only) (Misc.)

I bought this drill new with a black and Decker combination set flashlight, saws all.skill saw, jigsaw, and the 1800D, 3 batteries, radio charger and single battery charger. a great price by the way for a tool set like this. I am not sure what the drill would have cost as a single purchase. I had never been a big black and Decker fan. I had always gone with the dewalts, and Milwaukee, and porter cable. to my surprise this drill keeps on going and going. it is at least 4 or 5 years old. The batteries are just now starting to not hold a charge for very long. I intend to buy new batteries or maybe another black and Decker where the same batteries will operate both. I have put this drill to the max heavy duty usage. numerous decks, framing, and light stuff as well. I would buy another if I could find one. I'm sure you could get stuck with a lemon of any brand. But this has been one tough drill.

5.0 out of 5 stars firestorm 1800d, May 29, 2011

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Dale Beal (San Antonio, Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker Firestorm FS1800D 18 Volt Drill (Tool Only) (Misc.)

This is an excellent general purpose drill. I have had two of them for several years and they are still going stong. Yes showing a few signs of wear but I use them alot. I have built a two story work shop 12 x 16 in my back yard using them almost exclusively since the high priced and high powered porter cable cordless drill I bought since owning the black and deckers burnt up. All the siding was put on with screws driven by these drill/drivers. Am currently looking for others in that they are getting very hard to find and quite pricey. Some sob just outbid me on ebay at the last second. Hope you drill a hole in your leg. Just kidding. sorta. Buy them while you can. Sure wish walmart would carry them. One review stated his had problems from day one. That happens with anything. Should have taken it back. Mine have been great.