BLACK+DECKER 6.5 AMP 1/2-Inch Hammer Drill, BEHD201

Quick delivery,high quality.

This is my review of the Black and Decker 6.5 AMP 1/2in Hammer Drill. Black and Decker previously has not been my choice for tools. But, that has changed over the recent years, as other brands have become very expensive. I purchased the cordless version of this drill, previously and had good results with it and it has held up well through all the household projects that I have used it. I also have the Black and Decker cordless Max Lithium-Ion Cordless 5-1/2 in. Circular Saw and truly like using this saw for small projects. My new Black and Decker 6.5 AMP 1/2in Hammer Drill can handle all the jobs that my cordless drill just doesn't have enough power to handle. While drilling into the backyard patio deck I needed the power of a Hammer Drill to get to the needed depth to sink screws to secure the posts to the concrete. I have another drill that I had to use water to keep the masonry bit cool while trying to drive in the bit. The Hammer Drill made quick work of going through the concrete to the correct depth, each time. So now I have a very good drill to add to my continuing line of Black and Decker tools that are not costing me a fortune and are holding up over time. Good job Black and Decker!

Haters gonna hate. Don't listen to the other reviews. I had to drill 40 holes into a brick veneer house to install a ledger board and this baby was perfect. Never had an issue. A good drill bit helps but this hammer drill did exactly what I needed it to do. Was able to do the entire job in 1 day by myself. Great hammer drill!

The fact that it can drill through the main surfaces that you are going to have in your home, in your projects makes it a great buy. This B&D has power to spare. The speed of courser varies as you pull the trigger, but sometimes you want full boring speed. It also does this in both directions flawlessly. I like that it's not very noisy either. Not for me as much as those around me, who may hear it as I'm doing things. Having the hand grip is fantastic, & makes light duty of harder workloads. I like that you can turn the top handle around, so lefties can use it just as easily. I also like that it has a lock, so that you don't have to hold the trigger down. An extra nice addition is an included depth gauge. This way you aren't drilling beyond where you need to, ruining things or going too far. This is most helpful when laying cable & you have a tight line for feed holes. This drill works really well on all surfaces. Metal & wood are the easiest, if that's something you've done before. Masonry (brick) I need more practice on. One needs a more steady pressure & flow, & not be rushed. This B&D hammer drill has some weight to it, but isn't back breaking as they once were. You can add the extra time to practice your drilling before moving on to the actual project. I would move this forward on the tool bench as being my go to, corded drill.

I've used this drill only once since purchasing, and it worked flawlessly. It drilled into a concrete floor like a hot knife through butter. Very comfortable to hold, also. You can't beat it for the price and features. Key-less chuck is exceptionally nice.

In the distant past, I had a lot of problems with Black + Decker equipment. Things have really changed as exemplified by this excellent hammer drill. This is a good-looking power tool that excels in what it is supposed to do – drill holes in hard material. Of course, this tool is also a regular drill that you would use to drill into wood or metal. But its ability to drill into masonry like a hot knife into butter is the reason to buy this tool. This drill has all the expected features of a corded tool. The chuck is keyless but does not have a clutch – it has a shaft lock button. The chuck has a super strong grip because there are 18 turns from full open to complete close. Hopefully, you don't need to bounce between a big bit and a tiny one. I ignore the admonition to not turn on the tool to adjust the chuck because everyone does it, especially with 18 turns. The variable speed range works well for all materials. There is a trigger lock and a second handle that also holds the depth gauge. There's more than enough power for the toughest drilling jobs. However, the tool gets hot and is very loud. The visible construction is all plastic, and I suspect most of the internal parts are also plastic. So, durability is definitely a question. I did not try to purposely stress the tool but I will say that I would reserve it for light duty DIY type jobs.

The B&D 1/2" 6.5AMP hammer drill is light and easy to handle for its power. The switch for forward or reverse direction is easily changed and does not get in the way when using the drill. There is a large switch on top of the drill which changes the function of the drill to either a traditional drill or hammer drill. The trigger is a variable speed switch which is very convenient in many situations. The drill lock button only works at full speed. Because it is somewhat hard to set, it insures that it cannot be set accidentally. The 6.5AMP motor will support anything you can fit into the 1/2" drill chuck. It comes with an additional removable handle (called a side handle in the manual) which can be rotated to be in line with the drill for light and medium drilling. For heavy drilling and use of the hammer drill feature, this handle can easily be rotated 90 degrees to the drill handle. The additional handle also holds the depth stop measurement which is easily adjustable. It is a nice can do anything drill.

His 1st impression out of the box was that the tool had a nice look. The side handle and depth stop go on easily. Since at the moment he has no pressing need for this tool, he did not run right out and buy a bit. His friend who is a construction contractor had some and they drilled some holes as he had a job that needed 8 holes drilled to set 2 plates with welded poles to install a section of chain link fence on a sidewalk. The drill had the power to do the job, but, he told my husband not to over estimate the power of the tool. Good for simple jobs around the home but to not expect to use on commercial jobs. Which will be perfect for my husband, nice tool, good for home use.

This is a great product...if you can use it. I could not, since I have no arm strength. I have been trying to put a hole through a concrete wall in my basement for weeks now. But first, this item comes without drill bits. I had to purchase them separately. I have been trying to review this for weeks, but I could not make a decent enough hole in the wall. In fact, I damaged my wall. I refused to take a picture of the mess, instead I will keep trying. I watched several youtube videos and learned how to hold it and drill, but I did not suceed. I know the potential of this product so I will try again. I just have to build my wall back. This is supposed to put neat holes in concrete and wood alike. Thank you Walmart smart reviewer for allowing me to try this item. Where are the droll bits?

This is a nice drill. My husband is a commercial plumber so he has to use the more pricey ones but he told me this one is good for around the house and works great according to him. Feels sturdy and looks like even I can use it. I would recommend it for any projects or small jobs around the house.plus you can't beat the price at Walmart.