BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* POWERCONNECT 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver Kit (BDCI20C)

INITIAL IMPRESSION The chucks on regular drills are poorly suited for driver bits. Even if the bit spins in the chuck just once, damage is done. To prevent wear on my drills and save time, I had to get an impact driver. The Black + Decker BDCI20C 20V MAX Lithium Impact Driver met my needs on paper. It's half the price of the popular contractor brands, but the torque and bpm's is comparable. Low cost off brand high capacity battery replacements are available, which of course provides longer life, and also greater capacity to drive difficult screws as one popular Youtuber found, and provides greater assurance of being able to keep this tool powered for many years to come. The balance with the 1.5Ah battery is at the bottom of the trigger. Even though this tool is capable of variable speed, the manual recommends using full speed to prolong tool life. There is a small LED above the trigger, and a magnet on top of the drill for holding bits. The chuck is about 1 inch deep and is not magnetic, and requires bits with large U slots rather than the kind that has a tiny groove that barely knicks the corners. This will primarily be used on my cars, motorcycle, bikes, around the house and maker creations. I take care of my tools at home and work, so this review won't cover abuses like letting the motor get infiltrated with metal grinding dust, storing the battery at 0% charge for long periods, or trying to use it like an impact wrench. Overall it's a great first impression. I'll provide several updates in the future. Update 1: This has plenty of power, but like any impact driver with a small battery, it fades on long screws due to voltage sag. If this happens, charge the battery back up, or get a larger battery because they're more resistant to voltage sag. On Youtube check out a video by Charlie DIYte titled "Difference between Drill Drivers & Impact Drivers" starting at 9:45. So far I've used mine to replace an oil pan and reinforce some decking with 2 inch screws. It's about to get a lot more use.

Growing up, I had to learn home improvement and fixing skills by myself on the fly. Because of this, impact drivers were a blind spot in my tool knowledge; I had vaguely heard of them, didn't pay them any notice, since I already owned a drill and though it was redundant. Let me tell you: it's not redundant. Being that its designed slightly different than a drill, it is much more effective and powerful at driving screws. You might say, "whatever, I'll deal with my drill's mediocre driving performance, it can't be that much better," but consider this: you will not have to swap out a drill bit and a driver bit every two seconds while doing a job. Also, many times I've found situations that previously would have needed a pilot hole drilled for my drill to drive the screw, it's simply not necessary for the impact driver. So, this review is for others like me, who may not have much knowledge of these, or might be struggling to see the need for one; just go for it. It's a sidekick tool that you'll quickly get used to having in your arsenal, and you'll be glad you bought it. Quality wise, I've used it a ton in the time I've had it and is holding up great. Battery lasts quite a while and the design is really helpful for getting into tighter spaces that a large drill wouldn't typically fit.

good power for a small impact driver

I have a drill and the battery was going out. Bought this with and extra battery and both are great. This comes in handy depending on the project. I would gladly recommend.

I work in construction Demolition. We sometimes use impacts to take screws off metal studs from buildings, electrical metal conduits, screws and bolts anywhere which is being reused and a variety of items needed to be impacted quickly. (we only use sockets and wrenches for very large nuts and bolts) Most of the construction industry will use brand names such as Dewault, Milwaukee etc, for its cordless impact tools. Since I didnt want to pay for brand name, I bought this deal for much less I was glad on buying it, since it has lasted me almost 3 years of use. It came with one battery and a small corded charger. Ive dropped it several times from standing position and its impacted alot of items. Mind you now, I don't go overboard and start impacting 50 bolts and nuts with adapter sockets made for ratchets with massive torque specs. (I would use corded impacts with 240+ torque or more,...besides, impacts were made for "un-tightening" rather than the opposite) Over time, I bought a case, (a gun case at harbor freight which seems to fit my impact drill) 2 more batteries, and replaced the charger with a faster 2 amp charger. I still use it to this day and plan on buying another one for a backup. Only downside is that there is no drill clip to hang the drill in pocket or on a lift like there is for the name brands. (I ended up using thick metal wire wrapped around grip to hang it from homemade hooks)

I have had several 20v max tools. I have no complaints. They may not be contractor grade but for DIY and typical use they are perfect and affordable.

This Black & Decker drill works really good and it's a tuff drill for any job you put it to.

light weight. lots of power.

battery expensive. i hope they can decrease the price

La compra la hice por lo barato y por la fuerza aunque comparando con otras marcas como D, M o R pues no trae mucho y la diferencia de precio abismal. Leí en un comentario que le pudo quitar las tuercas a su honda, bueno yo lo hice con un versa y como pueden ver sin problemas la quitó y al apretar también las dejo muy bien tuve que usar la cruceta y el pie para cerciorarme y las dejo apretadas justo. Estoy sorprendido por lo económico y fuerte de la herramienta para uso casero esta sobrada la herramienta. Sí estas como yo reservando la compra para una reseña como la mía pues no lo dudes si aprieta y afloja las tuercas que son apretadas por una pistola de impacto neumática, te sorprenderá. En un viaje largo me siento confiado que si me quedo ponchado podré ahorrarme bastante tiempo cambiando la llanta.

This BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX impact driver is a great tool for both DIY projects and everyday use. It delivers strong torque, making it easy to drive screws and bolts quickly and efficiently. The tool is compact, lightweight, and comfortable to handle, even during longer jobs. The POWERCONNECT battery system is a big plus, especially if you already own other compatible tools. Battery life is solid, and charging is straightforward. Overall, excellent value for the price—reliable, convenient, and gets the job done well. Provide your feedback on BizChat

昔から、アメリカ製のBLACK + DECKERを使っていたので、20Vのバッテリーがたくさんあったので、日本向けの18V型ではなく、こちらを選びました。 （20Vのバッテリーは18V型にも使えるとか後から聞きましたので失敗） 以前は、ねじり式でビットを固定させていたので、日本の六角ビットも問題なく使えていましたが、新しいモデルになったこのドリルは、引き出して固定する方法になっていて便利になったのですが、ビットを固定する溝の位置が日本のものよりも短いので、日本のビットがしっかり固定できなくなりました。 また、ビットジョイントも、付属のビットはネジの頭にクビの部分がないので、全く使えません。 ちなみに、付属のビットは、日本のドリルでは、ちょっと前後にゆるみはありますが、使えます。 幸い、アメリカ製のビットも持っているので問題はないですが、日本製しか持っていないと、新たに買い足すことになります。 以前のものよりも軽くなったので、操作しやすくなったのと、全面にライトが付いて狙いがつけやすくなり、また、ちょっとした照明替わりにも使えて便利です。 以前のものよりも、インパクトが微妙に弱くなったような（音が小さくなっただけ？）気がしますが、今のところ、問題なく使えているので、よくわかりませんが、性能が良くなってスムーズになったせいとかかもしれません。

Demasiada potencia para ser un gama baja, como ya lo han mencionado el botón de cambio de dirección pareciera que se va descomponer en cualquier momento, de ahí en fuera bastante bien, por otro lado tengo el XR DeWalt y comparado con este black & Decker no le envidia nada en cuanto a trabajos de taller mete sin problema tornillos de 3 pulgadas de el número 14 sin previo orificio, así que si lo quieres para taller, empotres de estructuras de madera a pared, repisas, muebles etc te queda súper bien, ya para trabajos de más demanda o industriales estoy seguro que va a dar batalla pero no cumplira al 100 con tu labor, muy recomendable