BD 20V Tool Set

My first 20V BLACK+DECKER was a Cordless Battery Powered String Trimmer Kit purchased was 2021.  I locked into the Black and Decker 20V family of products by adding a chain saw, impact driver and power washer.  Support for my old Master Mechanic 18V tool set was discontinued so I was looking for an alternative.  Since I had Black and Decker 20V batteries I chose their 20V tool set.

Black + Decker

The Stanley Black + Decker company is a large tool company with 50 manufacturing facilities in America and another 100 world wide.  The Black + Decker arm of the company makes power tools, accessories, hardware, home improvement products, home appliances and fastening systems.  The company was established in 1910 and headquartered in Towson, Maryland, north of Baltimore.  The tools are not heavy duty construction grade, but designed for my work load perfectly. 

They are not going away at the whim of a single retailer and there are enough aftermarket companies providing batteries and adapters the tools will not become obsolete.  

I purchased an Impact driver (Model # BDCI20C) and a Drill.  The ultimate DIY 4-tool 20V cordless combo kit Model (# BD4KITCDCRL).  The kit had a drill/driver, circular saw, reciprocating saw and a work light.  Additional tools include an Oscillating Cutter.  All are part of the BLACK+DECKER 20-Volt MAX battery system and  compatible with the full line of BLACK+DECKER 20-Volt max line of power and gardening tools. 

• Drill/driver comes with a 3/8 in. chuck and has 0-650 RPM motor, 11-position clutch and an LED work light.  I wish they had a 1/2 chuck.  

• Flashlight is an articulated led work light with 70-lumens light and a runtime of 11 hours on the 20V 1.5 AH battery.

• Impact driver is not part of the kit but considered in this cluster.  It has a heavy duty transmission 1,375 in. lbs. or 90 lbs of max torque and a quick release 1/4" hex chuck.  It has both variable speed ranging from 0-3,000 RPM and impact ranging from 0-3900 IPM.  The impact driver is strong enough to break 5/16" bolts but not powerful enough to loosen lug nuts on tires.  

• Circular saw is a lefthanded saw with a  5.5 in. blade, high torque motor, tool free depth of cut and bevel adjustment.  The saw works well for most wood dimensions less than 2" thick.  I often use it for the need to cut a few pieces projects.  The big saw still comes out for large projects.  

• Reciprocating saw is a 3,000 SPM motor, 7/8 in. stroke length and tool-free blade changes.  Works great for demo projects.

• Oscillating Cutter (#BDCOS20B) is a cutter, sander, scraper, and grinder in a single multitool.  The tool has 6 speeds with the max 18,500 rpm.  Comes with (1) Oscillating tool (1) Wood blade, (1) Wood & metal blade, (1) Scraper blade, (1) Sanding platen, (3) 80 Grit (3) 100 Grit and (2) 240 Grit sand paper.  Extra blades and sand paper were purchased at the time of the order.  Ideal for working in tight spaces and specialty work.  

Thoughts and Hacks 

1. The 1.5 AH 20V battery works for most projects.  

2. Bring spare batteries for larger projects. 

3. Know the limits of the tool before using because expectations may not be reality.

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