Customer Reviews

Black & Decker MT1405B-2 14.4-Volt Cordless Multi Tool

5 star:		(13)
4 star:		(9)
3 star:		(0)
2 star:		(1)
1 star:		(2)

 

 

It's a great idea but if you are going to do a day or weekend long project that would require one or more of the attachments, get extra batteries! The only attachments that didn't kill the battery quickly were the drill and maybe the saw wasn't great. The other pieces especially the router and jigsaw drained both batteries noticably in about 15 minutes. I've found the router adequate only for edge and laminate work but way underpowered for anything else.
Don't even get me started on the safety start mechanism. You must depress a button on the attachments before the trigger will engage. This is especially maddening and awkward with the router.
Save your money and buy the real versions of each tool you really need instead of this poor compromise on all of them.

All interchangable heads mounted easily, quickly and securely. Drill: two (variable) speeds; adjustable clutch; nice amount of torque. Router: only mounts 1/4" bits; does a nice job edging shelves; worked surprisingly well. Sander: of limited use, but it worked fine; lots of B+D "Mouse" accessories available. Jig Saw: cuts quickly; buy an assortment of blades (metal, wood, etc). Circular Saw: cuts very quickly with little waste (thin kerf); great for sheets of plywood, mdf board and drywall; only cuts to a depth of one-inch. Overall, this tool is great for the small home workshop. I feel at ease when the kids cut wood for birdhouses using this tool rather than a full-size C-saw or (eeek!) a tablesaw. Comes with two batteries... should be good enough for most projects. Has a quality feel to it.

I liked this tool. The only thing I can suggest to make it better is to get more batteries. They seem to need a recharge rather quickly. With only two batteries, I was killing both before the first one could recharge. I got 3 batteries and a quick charger to be able to keep up with use. Even still, it was not enough battery juice. I'd give 5 stars except for the short battery life when used with attachments other than the drill.

I got this tool for christmas, and all I can say is wow.

It was the perfect gift for someone who works on various odd jobs.

The router, was the first thing I wanted to test out. Mostly cause I knew it would take a bit of power to do any kind of routing. And it worked flawlessly. Second thing I wanted to use was the Jig Saw. This and the Drill will be my most used I believe, as I cut alot of shapes into thin gauge steel.

Again, it worked great. The battery life is decent for its job. I've used various cordless devices from Circular Saws, to Sanders, and this is in par with those.

So far, so good. =)

Recommend this to anyone that needs a variety of tools, but is on a budget.

I bought this tool as a starter kit for my new developing hobby. I know that it's best to buy the more expensive high-quality tools, but for someone who needed a variety of power tools and didn't have the time/money to buy each one separately, this was an excellent choice.

Pros:
--Wide range of power tools for a very low price ($99.99 here when purchased here)
--Cordless
--Well-balanced tools (battery pack balances out weight distribution of attachments)
--Nice bag to carry everything in
--Basic accessories included to perform simple tasks (jigsaw blades, a router bit, mousepad sand paper, etc.)

Cons:
--Weak battery life, especially with router and jigsaw.
--Mediocre power, but sufficient
--Collet on drill doesn't tighten strong enough by hand to hold drill bits in solidly with typical hand strength
--Plastic router base is easily damaged/deformed by force
--Push button release to activate jigsaw, router, and circular saw
--No trigger lock
--Typical battery charge with supplied charger is 6-9 hrs
--Battery charger isn't a smart charger so battery cannot be left in charger and doesn't indicate when battery is fully charged

Even with the long list of cons, I still consider this to be a very good tool for the beginner and someone without many tools. I've used the *beep* out of these attachments and the worst thing about it is the lack of battery power and how long it takes to recharge a battery. I recommend buying the charger accessory that charges a battery in a little over an hour and is a smart charger (can leave battery in charger indefinitely and indicates a full battery as well as a defective battery). In order to get full use out of this tool set, I would say you need 4 batteries and a quick-charger (only comes with 2 batteries).

Still, my main gripes are small to me (except the battery life) but they could be major concerns to others. I still highly recommend it unless the cons will frustrate you too much. I am upgrading my power tools piece-by-piece now that I have these tools that will hold me over through the slow process of obtaining them all (due to monetary reasons).

I first saw the Black and Decker multi-tool at Home Depot, but the one they had only had 3 tools and was only 12 volts. (Still pretty cool.) This one has FIVE tools and is 14.4 volts. All the tools are great. You get two batteries, and they last a long time. I'd rate this as one of the best values in tools I've ever purchased. I love my Black and Decker multi-tool. (One improvement though... a catchier name...)

LIKES
1) Great price. This use to be 99$ back then.
2) Multi tool. 5 tools in one! Thats like 20$ each tool.
3) Comes with spare battery and a nice bag.

DISLIKES
1) Not powerful enough for the router, circ saw
2) Circ Saw doesnt cut really deep
3) Router is really miniature
4) Batteries die fast w/ the router, circ saw
5) A little on the heavy side

fantastic home use tool. Amazing value as most of the 3 piece kits only come with 12v batteries and average around ...$. This is a steal at only ...$ (ps online discount coupons can be found ! I got and additional ...$ off) with no shipping is fantastic!
All the heads work extremely well, and the sander is great for drywall repairs or limited smaller sand down jobs.
So far Im extremely happy with mine and would highly reccomend it.

This thing isn't perfect, but it's pretty darn close. My wife is opening a small business and we did most of the buildout with the multi-tool. We've used everything but the router. People complain about the battery life -- no, you can sand an entire door with it -- but if you need to bounce back and forth between drilling and cutting, and knock an edge down with the sander, it's so great. Sometimes the tools can be tough to pop in and out, and it seems a little heavier than your average drill. But for what you get, the price is absolutely amazing. We highly recommend it.

After finding out that I had been secretly borrowing my brother's chop saw to cut shingles, he bought me this kit for Christmas 4 years ago. He showed me how to use each piece and forced me to return demonstrate them all back to him. I am in love with the circular saw!!! I have used it mostly to cut shingles for 3 sides of a summer house (saving me from having to hack away with a utility knife all summer)and also sheets of plywood!!! While it doesn't cut real thick items, it is perfect for most projects you will need around the house. The drill is great too. The jigsaw is jumpy and I am not nuts for it, but think it is because I don't really know what I'm doing. With a little practice you get used to it. Sander works great. I never really have noticed that the batteries run down that fast. I have only used the router once and that was fun. Doesn't take up much storage space. Perfect for condos/apartments. I am graduating up to a larger circular saw, but will continue to use this one for smaller projects. This is defnitely one of the best gifts I have ever received. Not threatening at all to women or first timers. Love this product!!! Am online buying one now for a friend.