BLACK+DECKER LDX120C 20-Volt MAX Lithium-Ion Cordless Drill/Driver
- Lightweight compact design
- Easy to use in tight and confined spaces
- Ideal for drilling into wood, metal plastic and all screw driving tasks
- Product note: the color and logo design of this kit may vary depending on when the product was manufactured
- Product note: the color and logo design of this kit may vary depending on when the product was manufactured
- Lithium Ion Technology & 20V MAX: Lighter, more compact, no memory, longer life
- 11 Position Clutch: Provides precise control for drilling into wood, metal, plastic, and all screwdriving tasks
- Compact and Lightweight: Less fatigue and allows users to drill / screw in confined spaces
- Variable Speed: Allows countersinking without damaging material
The Black & Decker LBXR20 20 Volt MAX Extended Run Time Lithium Battery is compatible with the 20-Volt MAX line of power and gardening tools. These batteries have been formulated for longer runtime and improved performance. This battery is compatible with cordless tool models BDC120VA100, BDCDMT120, BDCDMT120-2, BDCDMT120F, BDCDMT120IA, BDCF20, BDH2000SL, LD3K220, LCC220, LCS120, LCS120B, LD120VA, LDX120C, LDX120PK, LDX120SB, LDX220SB, LDX220SBFC, LGC120, GLC120B, LHT210, LHT2220, LHT2220B, LLP120, LLP120B, LPHT120, LPHT120B, LPP120, LPP120B, LST220, LSW120, LSW20, LSW20B, SSL20SB, SSL20SB-2.
List Price: $ 35.80
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One of the best drills that I have ever owned,
The best part of this drill is the battery. It is a Li Ion battery. This is a way better battery technology than the older drills use. These batteries will not keep a memory. My biggest problem was that I would keep my batteries on the charger when not in use and this will damage the older batteries. That is not the case here. This battery pack is designed to stay on the charger, but will also keep a charge for a year if taken off it. It is also a much smaller battery pack than most other drills I have used. This is really convenient. This battery will also outlast any of the other batteries I have used.
I have not used this anywhere near what someone like a contractor would use it. I have used it only for light duty work around the house. For my needs it is perfect. I am not sure how it would hold up if it was used day in and day out for 8 hours a day so I can’t comment on that.
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|You Get What You Pay For,
CONS: Why do I wish there was a 3.5 star option? The body of the drill is a cheap plastic that looks like it’s toy grade and there’s no carrying/storage case included.
PROS: Good value at this price point and compatibility of the battery with a good selection of other affordable, readily available B&D products such as their string trimmer, hedge clippers, leaf blower, etc.
It was really the compatibility of the battery with the other B&D tools that tilted me in favor to buy this as a homeowner. The other brands I was looking at don’t make any other cordless products I would buy or easily afford. Ryobi is a great alternative too for the same reason but I went with B&D since I can find their products in many more stores including here on Amazon while Ryobi means a trip down to Home Depot where they also carry B&D. This a great, small and powerful drill at the end of the day as long as your livelihood doesn’t depend on it. I had to be honest with myself and accept that this will serve me well around the house as my 10 year old B&D (pictured for comparison) since 95% of my tasks are light duty like hanging a picture frame or assembling Ikea furniture.
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|Guys (Yes, And Girls Too), More Than Adequate Drill; Power And Battery Test (Non-Scientific) Long Review,
Don’t know why I’m reviewing this drill. I guess it’s because after reading all the other reviews prior to buying, I’m somewhat conflicted since mostly, people either seem to love or hate this drill and I’d like to get my two cents worth in. After reading about a bazillion reviews (small exaggeration) I didn’t know what to think and, I thought perhaps I could help my fellow Amazonians (is that a word?) make a buying decision based upon my own, hopefully informed opinion. While I am not an expert, I do build and sell hardwood furniture and am familiar with most of the tools that you would find in a working woodshop.
I was surprised by all the negative reviews. It seems that a lot of folks are having problems with this drill; chuck failing or not holding bits properly, overheating and smoking, charging issues or battery not holding charge for very long, etc. One of the reasons I bought this drill was because I was somewhat titilated wondering if it was a worthwhile purchase or not. Since Amazon has return priviliges I figured I could examine the product thoroughly upon receipt and decide for myself if it was a good buy.
I thought that this drill looked interesting. To me it looks kind of “cartoony” (there he goes again; making up words). With its bright colors and swirly lines it looks like something Roger Rabbit would use (or, if you’re in my generation; Bullwinkle). If you’ll note in the first photo below, the barrel is somewhat shorter than the average cordless drill. It is attractive; I like the look of the new flat battery packs as opposed to the older, clunky “stick-type” batteries. I noted that this drill is 20V which, you would think would make it more powerful but, in looking at the torque rating, it’s not necessarily so.
Now, just to make a comment on one of the most frequent complaints in other reviews. A lot of reviewers are complaining about the bit not being held tightly in the chuck. Firstly, take a look at the the second photo below. Please note that the icon of the screw is uppermost on the barrel. This is important when chucking in a bit as it ensures maximum torque and tightness. If you have “10” or any other number at the top of the barrel, you are in a “torque setting” which is used when driving screws. This means that when you achieve a certain tension, the clutch will slip and fail to tighten the chuck further. If you hear a clicking sound when tightening the chuck around a bit, then you need to adjust the ring so the screw icon is on top. Also, note in the photo, that I am wearing leather gloves. Frequently, when hand-tightening the chuck, it will escape your grip (after all, we’re not as strong as gorillas) and spin, burning your hand. Because of this, most of us don’t exert all the pressure we’re capable of. With gloves protecting your hands, if it slips, you don’t get burned and you’re capable of tightening your grip and getting maximum holding power between the chuck/bit. The holding power of the chuck is dependent entirely upon the tightness of “YOUR” grip when inserting the bit and holding the chuck ring. I think that the majority of the complaints pertaining to this problem would be solved if the above two suggestions were followed. Nothing in the construction of the drill I received would lead me to believe that it is some kind of manufacturing deficiency.
Upon unboxing this drill at a friends house his wife thought it looked “cute” and felt it would be a good addition to their kit (they frequently go to numerous flea markets throughout Texas and carry basic tools with them). Being smaller, it would take up less room in their trailer. You might have noted that I mentioned this is a good womans drill in my title blurb. The reason for this is the drill handle being smaller than a normal battery operated drill. It’s still big enough for a man but, being smaller, it will be easier for the average female to handle than most drills. It is also lighter than the average drill which, I think most women could appreciate.
I decided I would test this drill for both overall power and battery life. To do this I decided upon a series of tests of what I felt were of gradually escalating difficulty. While these tests may be pertinent to my particular situation, only you can decide if they are a “fit” to your situation and expected usage of the product.
Incidentally, for my tests, even though I typically use hardwood, I felt that since White Pine is the lumber that most homeowners commonly use, it would be more appropriate for my tests and, since 3/4″ stock is far and away the most common lumber that I would utilize this thickness. My results were as follows:
Drill Three 1/4″ holes through 3/4″ stock with a brad point bit – Accomplished
Drill Three 1/2″ holes through 3/4″ stock with a brad point bit – Accomplished
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