Black & Decker HPD12K-2 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit

by Black & Decker

Product Description

Amazon.com Review

This is a great drill for around the house, in the garage and in the workshop: It’s powerful enough, user-friendly and comes with not one, but two batteries and a two-port charger so you’re never without your drill.

If you’re upgrading from a corded drill, you’ll love the freedom and convenience of this cordless model, and it’s a good bet it’s got more power than what you were using before, with 175 in./lbs. of torque, or rotational force. You can adjust this force with the 32-position clutch, setting it to the best position for the material you’re driving into and how large your fastener is – the bigger the hardware, the higher the setting you’ll need.

This 12-volt drill/driver has surprising speed with two gears, giving you 0 to 350 rpm in low speed and 0 to 1,400 rpm, enough to whisk you through any project you tackle, whether it’s hanging wallboard, building a deck putting up a playscape for the kids.

The single-sleeve chuck is all metal, and the spindle lock engages easily for quick bit changes. It’s ergonomically designed, too, with good balance and a nice rubber grip. The spring-loaded battery disengages easily, always a plus for those with smaller hands.

Professionals sometimes scoff at Black and Decker as a brand for amateurs, but this drill’s worthy of the tradesman’s consideration. It’s well-made, powerful and reliable. -- Kris Jensen-Van Heste

What's in the Box
HPD1200 drill, 2 double ended bit tips, 2 batteries, charger, and kit box.

Amazon.com Product Description

This compact, lightweight, and user-friendly 3/8-inch drill from Black & Decker packs a punch that makes it ideal for a wide range of light, medium, and even heavy-duty household or workshop jobs. The HPD12K-2 owes its robust performance--175 in./lbs. of torque--to two 12-volt NiCad batteries (included, along with a two-port charger), and its 32-position clutch ensures both versatility and control. Two gears provide zero to 350 RPM in low speed and zero to 1,400 RPM in high speed, while a 100-percent metal single-sleeve chuck resists wear and tear for dependable longterm use. This user-friendly drill also offers a spindle lock that engages quickly for super-fast bit changes, and a rubber grip to minimize wrist fatigue. For added convenience, it comes with two double-ended tips, two 12-volt batteries, charger, and kit box.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000BW3KW2
• Item model number: HPD12K-2
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #64,101 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

Customer Reviews

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31 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Buyers beware!, November 26, 2007

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S. Geisler - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker HPD12K-2 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This drill does NOT come with a two-port charger as described in the review section, which was a major selling point while searching drills. It says right on the box BDDC180 dual charger included and probably where Amazon got the information for their review. But, you or I would not know this until it arrives at our door. From what I can gather from the pdf manual I found on the BDDC180, only the 14v and 18v models come with the two-port charger, hence the 180 in the model number.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great household drill/driver set, June 25, 2009

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littlegull (Glendale, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker HPD12K-2 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I bought this drill when we decided to hang new window treatments, and the prospect of driving all those little screws by hand was a daunting one, indeed. This drill/driver easily removed all the screws from the old hardware and inserted the new ones without any difficulty. It has also come in handy for other projects at home and at the office. It's probably not a contractor grade tool, but for medium-duty household use it's just right. So, too, is the price! If you buy this kit (which includes two batteries and a charger), I would also recommend getting B&D's 30-piece "quick change" drill/driver bit set. It allows you to switch drill bits and drivers without having to loosen and tighten the chuck - a real time saver!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Drill For The Price, May 12, 2007

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P. Kowalski (Brooklyn, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker HPD12K-2 12-Volt Ni-Cad 3/8-Inch Cordless Drill/Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I love this B and D Drill. Not too heavy and not overpowering. My original B and D lasted more than 30 years, but it was time to go cordless.

Easy to handle, and being cordless gives you so much freedom.

The rechargable batteries seem to hold a charge for a really long time.

I should have converted to cordless a long time ago.

This is a very nice tool, especially if you are an apartment dweller like me.