Black & Decker DR250B 5.2 Amp 3/8 Inch VSR Drill/Driver with Storage Bag

Editorial Review
The 5.2 amp 3/8-inch drill/driver from Black & Decker has a powerful motor that offers variable speed settings and a reversing function. Prepared to make short work of demanding projects -- this corded driver is small enough to maneuver easily in tight spaces, and it's perfect for around-the-house jobs or tasks in the workshop.

The DR250B is packed with power and convenience features, including the Double Gear Reduction system that increases the durability and improves the performance of this versatile drill. It boasts a keyless chuck design so bit changes are a snap, and a reversing brush system that gives you full power both in forward and reverse settings. The mid-handle design provides real balance and comfort for tricky angles or long jobs, and a soft grip gives your fingers plenty of traction for better precision. Just to keep everything close at hand, this model also offers on-board bit storage.

This rugged drill/driver offers a variable speed of 0-1,500 rpm, with a 3/8-inch capacity in steel and a 1-inch capacity in wood. It comes with one double-ended screwdriving bit and a storage bag.

Applications:
The DR250B drills holes in wood, metal, and plastic; it drives screws to fasten almost any material, assembles furniture, hangs pictures, and tweaks hardware with ease. This model is perfect for woodworking, home repair, or craft projects, too.

What's in the box:
Black & Decker drill/driver, one double-ended screwdriving bit, storage bag
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Customer Reviews

Another chucking failure

2008-09-01
I don't have a lot of time to work on home improvement projects, so when a free weekend rolls around, I would like for my tools to work. After a series of frustrations with cordless drills (battery never charged when I need to use it) I bought this corded drill. The first project I worked on was hanging curtain rods. When I tried to drive a screw into wood (after drilling a pilot hole), the chuck froze up and wouldn't turn to release the bit. After wrestling the bit free, the chuck still wouldn't open or close.

I returned that particular drill, and like a moron, got another of the same model. Same project, same wood, same screw, same problem - the chuck just froze up and wouldn't turn one way or another. I'm done with this drill - it might work for driving screws into butter, but the chuck breaks if you try to do any serious work.

Good product

2008-08-05
My husband purchased this drill and is very happy with it. It does exactly what he expected it do. He has always been happy with Black and Decker as they do what they promise.

works well

2008-06-25
This corded drill works great. The bag is helpful especially since it has the cord.

Good Buy

2008-05-06
My 30 yr old Craftsman 3/8" drill fitted with a chuck from another Mfg. drill I gutted, finally expired. I purchased the Dewalt 6Amp 3/8" to replace it and love that drill for heavy drilling duty. The only problem with the Dewalt is that the trigger will not lock down for sanding/buffing. So, I purchased this B&D drill & I'm very satisfied with it's operation. It's holding up well to rust grinding and wax buffing. For the price, I think it's a great deal.

Better than I expected

2008-02-17
Just saw the same drill at Lowes for $33. $8 more than I paid thru Amazon. Used it yesterday for the first time, very powerful, variable speed, reversible. Couldn't have wanted a better drill.

works great

2008-02-07
The 5.2 amp 3/8-inch drill/driver from Black & Decker has a powerful motor that offers variable speed settings and a reversing function. Prepared to make short work of demanding projects -- this corded driver is small enough to maneuver easily in tight spaces, and it's perfect for around-the-house jobs or tasks in the workshop.

This rugged drill/driver offers a variable speed of 0-1,500 rpm, with a 3/8-inch capacity in steel and a 1-inch capacity in wood. It comes with one double-ended screwdriving bit and a storage bag.

What's in the box:
Black & Decker drill/driver, one double-ended screwdriving bit, storage bag

Nice drill, but bulky 2007-11-04
Needed a small drill for inside the house repairs
already own a 7.5 makita drill motor,its the same size but heavier.
the black & decker drill has all the power you need and more.
but; its too big and bulky for a 5.2 amp. wish It was about 1/3 smaller for easier handling, other than the size its almost perfect.
love the keyless chuck.

Great Drill 2007-08-12
This drill is very nice and you can't beat it for 32 dollars!! I am very pleased with my purchase and would reccomend this drill to anyone looking for a quality drill for regular house hold building and drilling.

Nice drill, nice price. 2007-06-21
I recieved this drill about 2 years ago for christmas, and it has not let me down. I have put many screws in, drilled into concrete flooring, along with many holes in walls and wood around the house. The power is quite impressive, and for the price, well worth the investment for the light user like me. The Keyless chuck is a nice feature, but can pose a problem when really needing to drill into a hard substance like concrete, which has tendacny to spin the bit out of the chuck. With patience, and a good grip, that problem can be overcome. I've had more expensive drills not work as well as this. worth a look.

B&D Drill Review 2007-05-12
I have only used my new drill a couple of times, but am impressed with it. The tool balance is good. It has plenty of power and speed control seems to be spread over a reasonable range of trigger movement. I didn't think I would like the canvass bag versus a hard case, but now find it lets me store the drill in smaller spaces.
Overall, I would rate this drill as an excellent buy for the money.