Black & Decker AD600 6-Volt Alkaline 1/4-Inch Hex Cordless Drill/Driver with Accessory Assortment

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 3.5 x 12 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
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ASIN: B000077CPQ
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Item model number: AD600

By : Black ; Decker
Price : $19.99
You Save : $7.99 (29%)

Product Description

Amazon.com Review
This 6-volt cordless drill/driver is ready to take on any around-the-house task with quick, efficient ease. It's perfect for smaller jobs that don't require huge, heavy power tools but do require real power. This small but mighty hand-held model is the go-to device for hanging blinds, pictures, or curtain rods -- and it makes assembling furniture and shelving a quick, painless procedure.
The AD600 is designed for heavy-duty performance with minimum fuss. It uses four ordinary AA batteries to give you plenty of project power, and it's loaded with all the right features to get you started and keep you going from start to finish, whether you're setting up bookshelves or just swapping out drawer knobs. The forward/reverse rocker switch makes it easy to move between screwdriving and screw removal, and the spindle lock holds the bit in place for manual use, in case you require extra precision. The AD600 even has the Quick Connect bit change system for fast drilling and driving and less downtime between projects.
This 6-volt drill/driver produces up to 130 rpm, and 40 in./lbs. of torque. It includes four AA batteries, plus an accessory set that expands its versatility. The accessory set includes 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, and two hex shank drill bits. -- Cherie Priest
What's in the box:Black ; Decker cordless drill/driver, four AA batteries, 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, two hex shank drill bits.
Includes 6V Alkaline Drill-Driver - AD600, (4) AA Batteries, (20) Anchors and Screws, (2) Hex Shank Drill Bits, (2) Hex Shank Screwdriver Bits
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Technical Details

Ideal for small- to medium-duty jobs
Provides up to 130 RPM and 40-inch-pounds of torque for reliable performance
Quick Connect bit change system saves time and effort
Dimensions: 9.2 x 3.5 x 12.0-inches (WxHxD); weighs 1.3-pounds; 2-year warranty
Includes four AA batteries, 20 anchors and screws, two hex shank screwdriver bits, and two hex shank drill bits

Black & Decker AD600 6-Volt Alkaline 1/4-Inch Hex Cordless Drill/Driver with Accessory Assortment

Customer Reviews

The driver feels very solid and nice in your hand. It comes with 4 hex-shank bits - a medium philips, medium flathead, 3/16 and 1/16 drill bits, which should be fine for most jobs. While there is plenty of torque for drilling, there is no torque range adjustment, so you'll have to be careful not to overtighten screws. For that purpose, it has an intuitive manual spindle lock that clicks firmly into place, allowing you to use it like a regular screwdriver.
The bit holder shaft has a convenient quick connect sleeve. You simply pull back on the sleeve insert or remove the bit. The bits have a groove at the end to keep them in the shaft when you work, solving the common problem that I always run into previous power screwdrivers and drills, where for various reasons, the bit gets stuck in the hole or screw when I pull away.
The handle has cartridge style battery pack. Also included with the drill/driver are 4 AA batteries, 20 screws, and 20 plastic inserts (for dryway)-- everything you need to get started. It comes with a full 2-year home use warranty.
I really like this unit. It was very inexpensive, does the job, has the fit and finish quality that one expects from Black and Decker, and has an ergonomic look and feel.
While it would have been nice for this drill/driver to run a bit faster (it runs at only 130 rpm versus the more desirable 180/rpm) and have a torque adjustment ring for worry free screw driving, I think the price makes up for it considerably.
Overall, the AD600 is an excellent value.

The product description clearly states, "for smaller jobs that don't require huge, heavy power tools" yet some reviewers don't read the details or packaging or have trouble distinguishing this product from heavier and larger purpose-built corded or cordless power tools. Anyone thinking this less than twenty dollar AA battery powered tool could compare with the likes of Dewalt or Milwaukee pro tools perhaps shouldn't be using tools at all.
Upon removing the drill from its packaging, I entered the man cave and drove a couple of 2" screws into a pine 2x4 and drilled several holes into a piece of hardwood. No sweat. This will do as well, and better, than the dozen or so small, household class cordless screwdrivers I've owned over the decades.
My motivation for selecting this cordless tool is its use of regular old alkaline AA cells; as far as I can tell, B;D is the only manufacturer on the planet doing that. Every one of my rechargeable screwdrivers have gone bad simply because I needed them just every now and then. They died because I did or didn't leave them constantly plugged in, either of which will waste rechargeable batteries over a long period of time. Or the chargers burned out. To add insult to injury, the cost of replacement batteries and chargers exceeded the price of a whole new screwdriver.
It's most likely that in five or six years when I pick up this tool and press a button, it'll work. If not, I'll throw in some new AA batteries. Thank you Black and Decker.