Black and Decker Tools - Does the quality and reliablity match the reputation?

When you think of power tools the very first name that springs to mind is Black and Decker tools. Black and Decker Corporation, now Stanley Black and Decker, is a leading name in power tools for both household and commercial use. A trusted product in appliances, electric power tools, cordless power tools and laser level for more than a century, Black and Decker have certainly earned their title as leaders and innovators. Recent improvements and trends have been towards cordless power tools and Black and Decker is the best in the industry in the production of a range of cordless products including cordless impact wrench, cordless impact driver, cordless screwdrivers and cordless drills.

When it comes to comparing B and D tools with other brands they prove themselves more than able to handle the competition. As an example the Black and Decker 12V cordless driver don't just has the power to do the job, it also is also lightweight and compact too making it easier to use. Not only is it more comfortable, you will get the job done quicker with four times the torque and twice the speed of most other drivers. Homeowners and contractors love this product for its performance. This product is known to have the best power to weight ratio and is good for drilling small holes and a few screws. The downside with this driver is the battery - it does have to be replaced every few years to keep up the performance level.

The Black and Decker cordless driver is designed to drill through your usual materials like wood, metal and even plastic. The chuck is simple and changing bits is a breeze. Unlike some it can also deal with your fast and slow drilling work. With 24 settings the clutch on this driver makes it ideal for any drilling of screws that you might want to do - and it wont strip your screw threads out either!

For renovation and remodelling work step up to a Black and Decker 14.4V cordless drill. The increase in power and ergonomic design makes it easier to do the big jobs quickly.

Now most cordless screwdrivers run on batteries that do not have the length of life to be any use - but you won't have this difficulty with the Black and Decker cordless screwdriver. With high torque your Black and Decker 3.6V and 6V cordless screwdrivers have enough grunt to undo even the toughest screw. Light in weight as well as the comfortable grip keeps it easy on the hand and wrist.

As you appreciate, you need your screwdriver to be able to go fast for drilling and slow for driving screws, with the Black and Decker cordless screwdrivers you can thanks to the dual speed function. These drivers also have controls that can send the driver forward or into reverse - really handy for removing screws. This is one tool that is indispensable for all those home jobs - like fixing shelves, curtain rails and hanging pictures.

The Black and Decker impact wrench has its own fan club. Tough and powerful, this tool has earned its reputation. Adding to the well designed comfort grip and magnesium gear case is a precision and accuracy with which it works. This wrench is the most effective of its kind on the market today, meaning that even lug nuts won't slow it down. A good run-time and fast charging ability also contribute to the popularity of this tool. The lack of an electric braking mechanism is something that some customers have worried about.

Black and Decker tools have a reputation for being hardy, dependable and easy to use. That is a reputation that is well earned.