Black & Decker DR550 7 Amp 1/2-Inch VSR Drill/Driver

$93 $67
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  • Ideal for drilling holes in and driving large fasteners through wood, metal, and plastic
  • 7.0 Amp motor; zero to 800 RPM variable speed
  • Soft grips for stability; 360-degree side handle for optimum control
  • Weighs 6.1 pounds; 2-year warranty
  • Includes chuck key and holder, and a side handle

This 1/2-inch corded drill/driver from Black & Decker has a rugged 7 amp motor that provides plenty of juice to handle even the most demanding tasks. It offers variable speed control for precision use in many different materials, plus a reversing function to help undo mistakes and remove screws, in case you change your mind.

Loaded with power and convenience features, the DR550 boasts Triple Gear Reduction to deliver extremely high torque — plus metal gear housing for outstanding durability. Its reversing brush system gives you full power in both forward and reverse, and its jampot construction is designed for years of durability. This hardy model is created with longtime use in mind, with a mid-handle design for balance and a 2-finger trigger for unparalleled comfort and precision. It even has a soft-grip handle that gives your fingers plenty of traction, and a belt clip so you can stash the tool when it’s not in use — not to mention a 360-degree side handle for true, outstanding control.

The DR550 has a 7 amp variable speed motor that operates from 0-800 rpm, with a 1/2-inch capacity in steel and a 1-1/2-inch capacity in wood. It includes a chuck key and holder, plus the 360-degree side handle with bit storage.

Applications :
The DR550 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 job site use.

What’s in the box :
Black & Decker 7 amp drill/driver, chuck key and holder, 360-degree side handle.

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5 Reviews

  1. Sheldon Martin says:
    Posted June 5, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    Great for driving a 2″ bulb planting auger, I’ve used this drill for thousands of planting holes and it doesn’t even breathe hard… better to buy 200′ of outdoor extension cord than use a weakling cordless that dies before the 19th hole. Every cordless tool I ever had was way underpowerd, the battery packs died within two years and cost more to replace than the entire tool kit cost. I’ll never again buy another cordless tool… far from a power source I’d rather use a small generator.

  2. J. Hulstein says:
    Posted May 27, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    I got this drill for the value to power and versatility ratio. Been using it to renovate a fixer upper almost every day for 2 months now. It has a good chuck, is comfortable in my hand, and has been used a lot. It still works great but does have a few flaws of note. It is heavy for my wife to use. The reversing switch has an annoying habit of slipping into neutral. The trigger frequently sticks when trying to squeeze it, I think this has everything to do with the loose reversing switch. Finally my biggest criticism is that it does emit a burning/acrid smell when used under heavy load, like driving lag bolts into pre-drilled holes, extended use, or using it to drill concrete, which it was not actually meant to do. If it had cost any more, I would have given it fewer stars.

  3. Al Gravy says:
    Posted May 2, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    I’m use to cordless drills so when I first used this one it was like drilling through butter. Can’t go wrong with Black & Decker

  4. J. Howard says:
    Posted April 29, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    I got tired of the cordless drills always losing power in mid-project. When the batteries stopped taking a charge after a couple of years, it would have cost more to replace the batteries than to get a new drill. Since I do little drilling outside civilization, I can always find an electric outlet. Back to the good old corded drill. This one has all the power you need for tough jobs, and I do like the extra handle up by the drill; it allows me to steady the drill very safely. The price was competitive, and I will be using this drill around the house for many years.

  5. M. Smith says:
    Posted April 5, 2010 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    The price/value is what is driving my 5 star review. Best you can get for this price. Works as advertised and gets the job done. The next step up in quality will cost you almost twice as much. If you are only going to be using a drill like this a couple of times per year, go with this.


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