I have a black & decker power drill/screwdriver, and the little red button (you know, the one that lets you pick which direction it turns) is stuck in one position. Great for unscrewing or drilling. Useless for screwing.
Is there some "man secret" to fixing this, besides using a hammer? Or is this just a loss??
2007-12-12 00:49:21 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Well you would have to take the drill apart carefully noting where everything is. there should be small screwa along one side of the drill. then locate where that switch you were talking about is and try to see if you can find where it is caught. with a black and decker drill i would personally bang it on the ground a couple times to see if that unjams it, before you go taking it apart. if you cant fix it, bosch makes a really nice little cordless drill/driver, with a 30 min charge and 10 Volt lithium ion battery for a pretty good price. Bosch is also a better built brand name. at least in my opinion. i have one just for around the house on small projects or for my wife to use. course my "MAN SECRET" is to buy a really nice Dewalt or Makita 18 V drill. i have owened mine for about 4 years and i use them in construction. they have been dropped of roofs and been banged pretty bad but still work just like they were new.
2007-12-12 01:02:18 · answer #1 · answered by jonste415 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No offense; but enlightened people realize that testosterone based "Man Toys" are obviously well used by your gender too.
BTW,,, Dewalt is the MOTHER company for B&D.
Since you put a slash between drill and screwdriver; it's difficult to know which it actually is. There are obvious and specific differences. I'll assume it's a screwdriver.
If in fact you have a DeWalt service location local; they could FIX the tool; however...the fee might exceed the cost of new.
Answer number one actually states the obvious issue. We are a society of Planned Obsolecence, and as such; we have been programmed into being a throw away society; with the intent,,,subliminal or not; that nothing lasts forever.
With no offense meant; perhaps it's time for you to GIFT yourself; given the Holiday coming up; OR put up Post it notes everywhere; alerting others to a Gift idea for you.
Steven Wolf
PS: B&D is fine for the uses intended.
2007-12-12 01:15:23 · answer #2 · answered by DIY Doc 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It isn't unless you do a lot of drilling. Larger volts means bigger motor. Bigger motor means more weight. The other advantage is longer battery life. most 12 or 14 volt will have enough battery to do any house hold job. If you plan on doing some building (deck, addition, room) Then get an 18 volt with dual batteries. This allows you to charge one while working with another.
2016-03-15 22:12:22 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It appears that you are a victim of projected obsolescence.
When replacing it, I think I would look at that new Ryobi line - it's like you buy the battery, and all of it's accessories! And with Christmas being right around the corner, it would look REAL nice wrapped up under the tree for your husband!
Good luck and I hope this helps!
2007-12-12 00:58:19 · answer #4 · answered by Insuranceman 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
B&D = Buy a Dewalt
Yup both come from the same company but the Black and Decker line is the junk line for sale at Walmart. I don't think it is worth the money to repair. Better to buy a better one from Dewalt, Milwaukee, Makita, Bosch ... You do get what you pay for.
2007-12-12 08:26:45 · answer #5 · answered by R P A 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did you have a warranty. Can you take it back where you bought it. If not and you are good at taking things apart try to fix it. I can never get them back together right myself.
2007-12-12 01:09:12 · answer #6 · answered by Aloha_Ann 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋