BLACK+DECKER Electric Drill, 3/8-Inch, 4-Amp (BDEDMT)

Update at bottom: The video says it all. Great product....especially for around the house stuff...even medium to somewhat heavy projects this thing will still hold it's own. It fits well in the hand....it's not crazy heavy like some drills can be when they have to have lots of power....all the attachments are stellar....and you get a lot for your money. Would buy again....but I don't think I'll have to for a long time. It's strong...and doesn't overheat. Black and Decker has upped it's game. P.s. I was not paid or given any compensation for this review. I genuinely like these products. Update: 3-25-18 So I had to laugh considering I just made my review on this drill and gave it glowing marks THE FOLLOWING DAY...it gave me crap and almost caught on fire. So here's the skinny. I was using this drill to mix some stuff (grout, mortar and cement etc) in a 5 gallon bucket that wasn't necessarily easy but I figured with how strong this drill has been that it wouldn't flinch at all, but man did it...and BIG TIME...it was smoking like crazy and then had that zapping sound you hear from power lines and....cracking. I made sure to leave it outside and put it on a surface that wouldn't create any problems if the worst should happen because I literally thought this thing was going to catch on fire. Smoke was going everywhere. I was stunned that this thing complained so aggresively. The weird thing is that I followed up with the cordless drill and it did this without much issue. It wasn't that it was overheated or had been masssively overused by this point because it was fresh right before this happened. The only thing I can guess is that the power drill is more comfortable spinning really fast. Running it at a slower speed so you don't make a mess like I was trying to do...might have been an issue for it. I don't know...I don't have the answers. All I would say is that for anything that's going to be run at full power....and within easy to medium level of difficulty you're going to be ok..but push this baby too hard and she'll remind you that she's the economy class. Stay away from pushing that line and she'll have you thinking that you're using the best in the world. I still don't have any regrets with this purchase. It still runs, I just know where it's limits are now. They're still impressive considering the cost etc. But if you want industrial strength, just remember it's meant to be home use to medium level of intensity. The high level of difficulty should be left to the names you know so well. Regards

I bought this drill 2 years ago, and I also invested in the Matrix bag and 2 attachments, the circular saw and the most useful has been the hammer driver attachment. I have driven 5 inch screws with it and built two decks, driving the screws for the planks with the hammer driver. Thus far, I have had zero problems Over all, after 2 years of use, I couldn't be more happy with this set. I have used it to install windows, with the circular saw attachment, it is perfect for making small, quick cuts in material without having to get out bigger or more cumbersome tools. The hammer driver drives screws home with ease, and a few that I have pulled out come out hot to the touch from the friction between screw and wood, that is how much torque this think is putting on the screws! This morning I am adding the jig saw attachment and later I will add the oscillating tool attachment. Based on the reviews, I periodically just run the drill with no load to get air flow through the drill and cool the motor. I only gave 2 stars for "Easy to use" because changing attachments can be tricky some times. The tines have to line up just right and the spring clip doesn't always retract. Reading the reviews, I see some have gotten tools with defective motors or motors that burn out shortly. If you buy this and get a defective one, definitely return it until you get a properly working one. Because once you have one that works right, you will be as pleased with it as I am. I would definitely recommend this tool, convenient, versatile, reliable.

I almost never review any products I buy...usually out of laziness, and well let's be honest there will be plenty of other reviews for people to go on. Needless to say, the fact that I'm reviewing this at all means that thus far I am very impressed! I just received the drill today, and bought the trim saw attachment with it as I had a specific project I needed it for and didn't want to throw out hundreds of dollars on a drill and circular saw. I went with the corded model because let's face it don't we have enough batteries to keep charged these days, also I'm hoping I will get plenty of use out of this tool for many years. I used it to break down and cut up an old set of shelves I made and no longer needed, to turn them into a small bar to go with my bar stools. The trim saw did an excellent job, and the wood is pretty much the maximum thichness that this thing will cut at about 3/4", and is a very strong solid wood (not sure what kind as I bought it at home depot to make the shelves like 3 years ago). This thing delivers so much power that I really didn't even need to squeeze the trigger more than a little under half way, and it blasted through the wood with a very straight and smooth cut (I almost don't even need to sand it at all). Now it may be a little too soon to be writing such a positive review, as longevitiy will be the ultimate test of value. However, as far as first impressions go...this has far exceeded my expectations!

I am not much of a handyman, but decided to replace our front gate post which had rotted through. For the project I also bought the sander and saw attachments. I used the saw to cut a 12 foot 4x4 roughly in half for the gate post and a later project to replace our mailbox. I had to finish the cut with a hand saw since the blade didn't cut deep enough, but cutting on all four sides of the 4x4 made the remaining cut by hand very easy. Then I used the sander to finish the cut. I then painted the post and I used the drill to attach the bottom of the post to a simpson strong-tie CBSQ. I planted the CBSQ in the ground and the gate works much better. The ability to change attachments really helped a lot. I have had battery powered drills and over time it is just too much of a pain to keep them charged or replace the batteries. So I went with corded, since I do DIY projects sporadically. It worked great. I would buy this again and am very happy with this and the attachments I purchased.

I stopped buying Black and Decker tools decades ago because I just had too many problems with them. I did have some pro line B&Ds that were good, but they now have the DeWalt and Porter Cable brands to market the good stuff. I was going to get a Craftsman Bolt-on system, but then I found out that B&D was the same product only available more cheaply. I took a chance and am so far impressed with the quality of these tools. I have all the standalone tools from quality brands at home in Iowa, but I am in Maine much of the year these days helping aging relative (more aged than myself). I didn't want to invest in a whole new stable of expensive tools for the projects I do here from time to time. I got this drill at a good price here and got six attachments, mostly at half price, from here and other sources. I now have most of the tools I need to function at a fraction of the cost of big name tools of various colors. I haven't used all of them yet, but from what I can see and feel they will do the jobs I need to do. In some cases like the circular saw and jig saw they will let me get into tighter spaces than my big boys at home and that may be of use here. Let's face it, multiple purpose tools are just cool, like the Swiss Army knife and the Leatherman multi-tool. They generally aren't as good as standalones, but these show promise of being able to get the jobs done that I need to do. Oh, I opted for the corded because I already have lots of rechargeables and in 97% of cases corded tools perform better. It's not that often I need a drill in the top of a tree or on a desert island.

I was comparing this drill with a cordless and decided that I would rather have the extra power and longevity rather than the convenience of a cordless. In retrospect, I definitely made the right decision for me. Along with an extension cord, this handy drill can reach pretty much anywhere it needs to and will never run out of batteries or struggle to drill a drill bit - completely the opposite. Plenty of power for small projects, and even larger ones too. I purchased the sanding Matrix attachment and the ease of use with this system is absolutely spectacular. You really just have to pop the drill head off, put the sander on and suddenly you have an entirely different tool in your hands. I can't wait to get MY hands on a few more of these attachments so I can tackle some more intensive projects. As the first drill that I personally searched for and purchased, I couldn't be happier. This well-crafted piece of equipment seems like it will last for years to come, with proper care of course - as with all power tools.

I have used the matrix drill to do several projects now. I used the reciprocating saw attachment to cut log cross sections for cup coasters (4 to 5" wide logs. The attachment did get hot with extended use and you need to buy better blades than it comes with. I used the router attachment to roundover edges of a small boat deck I built. The router attachment also did a good job chamfering the edges of pine wood planks I glued up to make a coffee table. I have only slightly used the jig saw but it seemed to work well. No problems with the drill at all but I have only drilled and screwed into wood so far. I have the impact driver but have not used it yet. If you have all of the tools the attachments represent, then you don't need this. If you don't and you are on a budget or live in an apartment like I do and have limited space, this is a great buy. Im sure the tools are not as good as their dedicated tool counterparts but they get the job done and I have been pleased with their results. It's better than I thought it would be.

Bought this originally because I wanted a drill with a clutch that has runs off ac, and DeWalt doesn't make em. After almost 3 years of use this thing is solid. The attachment system is awesome as well, and picked up the impact driver not too long after buying the drill itself and only have good things to say. Was hesitant to buy a Black and Decker, but this system is the same as the craftsman bolt on series with different plastic, so I took the chance. Glad I did. I've remodeled quite a bit and, once again, this bad boy has done right by me. In fact, my cordless DeWalt stuff has basically sat in their cases since buying this. A good flat extension cord is a great asset, but the cord on this is long enough to be surprisingly useful for 90% of indoor projects.

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I'm in love! This Matrix series is so seductive, so easy to use and interchange, and so efficient. I've been hanging onto my poor overworked B&D 14.4V Firestorm Cordless Drill (FSD142) with the quick connect chuck that was probably the basis for the Matrix series, way longer than I should have. But it too was/is so efficient to work with, having the quick connect chuck with a bit holder underneath. Especially after my first one burnt out and I got a used replacement, but kept the chuck from my first one - thus being able to quick connect even faster, lol. But when my second one started to bite the dust a couple of months ago, I started researching, hoping B&D had come up with something similar, and they had! The Matrix series! I originally got the cordless 20V version in a kit with a chuck, a jigsaw and a sander, then stumbled upon the corded version through reading reviews here on Amazon on the cordless kit. And maybe it's not the most powerful drill out there, and truth be known, I haven't yet been able to use it a lot, but it has handled well with all the attachments above in the jobs I have done with it. It is indeed a great companion to the cordless version. I have done regular drilling with it, in addition to quite a bit of masonary drilling, and it did an excellent job. I read a review here about someone burning the motor out of one while drilling into cement, but I had no such problems. I think it's important to remember that your drill is only half of the combination - you also have to use the proper drill bits for the job at hand. Any drill could burn out if you over worked it for too long - and masonary is a tough one. I did some sanding and cutting with it also - once again, it handled well. No, it's not a really high end tool, but for the average person doing average repair jobs with the restrictions of an average income, Black and Decker usually does a pretty good job. Efficiency is important to me, and I haven't really seen the major drill manufacturers doing much innovation in that department - so even if money wasn't an obstacle, I wouldn't be interested in throwing my money at them. My first B&D cordless drill that I referred to above, has taken quite a beating over the eight or nine years it worked for me, so I'm hoping my Matrixes will work just as long. I'm not a professional handy-person, just mainly repairs around the house kind of thing, and doing occasional building. I'm moving into a different house very soon, and there will be work to be done - and I'm really looking forward to it now. I guess I will see just how good these really are.

I was a bit worried considering how inexpensive this drill is but I'm super happy I bought it. I don't think this is the kind of drill a professional would want since it definitely feels a bit more "plastic" than my old Ryobi. However, it's great for small projects and repairs in the house. With it being corded, you never have to worry about charging batteries. The only issue is that the cord is not very long so you will need an extension. This drill only needs 2 prongs for the outlet so you don't have to buy any fancy extension cords. The one I got from the dollar store worked just fine.

Hoy sabado 3 de junio del 2017 llegó mi pedido, me moría de ganas ya de probarlo, lo pedí el día lunes 29 de mayo y estaba programado para llegar asta el 7 al 9 pero llegó mucho antes, estuve rastreando mi taladro cada hora, así parecía ya lo quería tener en mis manos para poder probarlo ya tenía mis pijas y mis taquetes listos para cuándo llegará ese gran momento y al fin lo pude probar y dejenme decirles que es una maravilla de atornillador me encanto funciona muy bien y dejen decirles que soy instalador y le hice las pruebas suficientes y funciono muy bien, lo único malo es que la puntilla de cruz- plano que trae de regalo no me sirvió por que es muy delgadita como para trabajos pequeños le cambien la punta por una más gruesa y perfecto, estoy contento con mi atornillador y gracias a Amazon y a sus vendedores y alos repartidores ya que todos hicieron posible que mis artículos llegarán muy pero muy pronto la verdad lo recomiendo a todos

Fonctionne très bien, puissant et on se demande pourquoi on ne l'a pas utilisé plus tôt. Je n'ai jamais utilisé les autres accessoires parce qu'ils me semblaient cher et finalement, je n'en avais pas besoin. Mais comme perceuse/visseuse... Excellent. On aurait aimé la version sans fil et les autres attachements un peu moins chers. ---- Working great, it's wired so the power is there and you wonder why you were not using an impact before. The other accessories are not cheap though and didn't need them anyway. But for an impact, it does an excellent job.