Side by Side Comparison of: Black & Decker vs BLACK+DECKER

Good drill, does a decent job drilling wood, plastic, thin metal. Can kind of handle concrete if you have the right bits. Like that the charge on the drill lasts for a long time between charges. Nice small lightweight portable drill.Do be careful ordering on Amazon though, the latest offering listed on Amazon that seemingly matched what I originally ordered shipped me newer model BDCD8C instead of LDX172, a smaller lighter 8V max lower RPM drill with micro USB based charger. I like the micro USB design, be cool if they can stay with that for the same type of power needed for the LDX172. This newer model seems to have less settings as well on the drill. Return it if you want the LDX172 but got the BDCD8C, or try and see how it works for you otherwise. I kept mine since I just wanted a spare, and think BDCD8C may be fine for my everyday needs (we'll see, I haven't really used it yet).

The drill works fine and I had the opportunity to test customer service at Amazon, UPS and Black and Decker. The product arrived a day late (thanks UPS) after I paid extra for next day delivery; Amazon made me whole and gave me a $10 coupon. UPS was its usual disaster here; did not deliver on time; despite my having a notation on my account that I did not require a signature, they refused to leave it; then delivered it to "...a local store..." (any chance you might tell me which one UPS?); I had to pick it up. I have asked Amazon never to use UPS when there is an alternative. Now...the drill. Light, easy to use, enough power for a little drill and driver. However, it would not fully charge - the light kept flashing. I had a Chat session with Black and Decker customer support; they asked for a copy of the invoice; forwarded them Amamzon's confirmation; "...Keep the old one (it works with a less than perfect battery); and a new one is coming in 3-5 days..." Not bad...except for the dreaded UPS. They will have to stop paying their drivers by the number of drops; if they get behind, they make excuses and dump them at a store. What a bucketshop.

I like to think of myself as a master carpenter but I am most likely wrong. Nevertheless, for hanging things in and around my apartment and assembling IKEA furniture, this drill can't be beat.The power is more than adequate to drill pilot holes in drywall to attach drywall anchors. I have also used it to drill pilot holes in real wood to screw legs onto tables. This drill will also help you breeze through assembling most furniture. The speed settings are nice to avoid stripping your screws or over screwing your stuff.Complaints are most certainly the battery life. It is abysmal. On a full charge you will probably get like 2-3 hours of basic use out of the thing. Obviously, that starts to decrease rapidly if you are doing some heavy drilling or trying to like build a home. But if that is your use case for this drill, you clearly have no idea what you are doing on this page anyways. For most, assembling tasks the battery life is plenty. If you remember to charge it after every use then you never realize how bad the battery life is which is why I gave it a five.For the price, can't beat it.

My Sears Craftsman 9 volt cordless drill died after 20 years. The battery was discontinued even from Sears web site. Being disabled I had lots of time to surf the web. This 7.2 volt seemed heavy enough for my DIY work, and the low cost gave cause to worry if it was a keeper. VOILA...it not only exceeds my expectation, it is a mechanical genous. First you don't remove the battery, simply plug the charging cord into the handle each night to re-charge. It held up three days on my first project. Second the dial the velocity barrel has a photo of of each size screw, plus drill & screw settings. I especially like the built-in battery, much lighter than the add-on batteries.....easy grip, weight & balance. I have already recommended it to my contractor....I love it !

I was absolutely shocked by how good this cheap little drill is. I bought it because of the price alone to have something I can leave permanently in our motorhome for all those jobs that come up. I would have been satisfied with something 1/4 as good.The power is excellent for simple around-the-house jobs, the screwdriver bit storage is a nice touch (I'm always losing the screwdriver bit on my main drill), the base is nice so it stands up, and it's small so it doesn't take up a ton of space. No complaints at all.

I loved this product it is really great. I bought it for my boyfriend and I so we could get some small projects done. It is perfect for small projects. I wanted to let everyone know that is complaining on how it doesn't work well with big projects is beacause that is the one you bought. There are other ones on this site that are more expensive. the heavier and more expensive the more give and take you'll have with the product. That means heavier than a 7.2 voltage if your working with heavy wood. And the reason the drill bit is loose is to tell you it not in all the way. you should always check drilling in mid air to make sure it doesn't move. All drills are made this way otherwise you can break the drill bit. This product ia truly good if you understand it.

Perfect accessory for my new drill, a great variety for the most common sizes needed for projects around the house.

this is one of those buys that you make and think you'll never use it, But when you need one of them, you'll be real glad you spent the few bucks, when you did.

Had to put my desk together. It worked out pretty good runs well so far. Males life easier. First drill if ever purchased being a single mother for 6 years u just slapped things together the best I could lol but he insisted on a drill for this desk so it got this for the price its pretty good.

Renovating a RV and needed some new bits. These cover a wide variety of sizes and screws. Haven't found anything they haven't fit.

This product came fast came within 3-5 days and was packaged very well. The box was not damaged in any way shape or form. And works perfect with the black and Decker 20 volt lithium drill I also bought to have around my house be a single mother I have to have tools that I can rely on when I need them. Will not hesitate to order something of this form ever from amazon. ...... Great peoduct

Good investment for my new cordless screwdriver! All the basic bits included. I've used one several times so I would highly recommend this product to anyone! Update purchased another for a gift price is unbeatable! Highly recommend!

When I bought a Black and Decker cordless drill a few years ago, a set of drill bits matching the #15557 was included. As I usually drill smaller diameter holes, these bits were often my first choice, even though I have several other drill bit sets. Through the years this 10 bit set has served me quite well, and I really have nothing bad to say about them. The diameter size ranges from 1/16” to 1/4”. A couple of the smallest sized bits broke, but that is not that unusual with normal use.The rubber holder is convenient and provides easy access, but storing the bits in a hard case would be recommended to help prevent one of the smaller bits from accidentally being broken. The price can fluctuate widely, with $3.88 as an “Add On” item being the lowest I have seen. Even if you do pay a little more, you will probably not be disappointed by the quality and performance of these smaller diameter bits.

I got a drill for the first time needing to do a few things here and there, these have never given me an issue and work great...my needs may be more on the simple side but still i love it!

I am quite happy with my Black & Decker Drill Bit set...they work well and last a long time. I highly recommend these to anyone, even the woman who enjoys using a drill now and then.

It is the little bits that take the most abuse. This kit replaced most of the small bits in my set for very little money.

These were a total life saver for one of my diy projects. They were affordable and did what they were suppose to do. I have a light weight drill that I use for diy if that helps.

Very pleased with this purchase. Purchased this to go with my Black and Decker cordless drill (not really sure which model). These power through dry wall, wood, and cement very well. We have not tried on anything else yet. The black part holds each piece in a practical fashion, making it accessible but also keeping them safe. So far we have not lost one yet. The only con is my own fault. I wish I would have purchased some larger drill bits for installing large anchors in the wall. For now, the largest size one has done the trick. Again, that was my own fault. Awesome product.

A perfectly handy tool if you just wanna hang pictures on the wall. Don't expect this to screw through hard materials though. The motor doesn't have very strong torque.

If you're looking for small driver/drill to put light furniture together, get some holes for picture frame or small stuff around the house. The drill does its job!

It is not a super heavy duty drill. Don't expect to be doing heavy construction with this thing. HOWEVER, it is perfect for most in home installations and crafts. Its also really tiny, so it's easy for me to stick it in a drawer. You can use basically any drill bit with it, since the mouth is adjustable, so you can tighten or loosen it as much as you want. Also good is that it is wireless, so very convenient, and it can also drill in reverse.

Nice little drill. I've gotten through a good number of home-projects with this.I've used it to drill into my crawl-space for wiring jobs, and drill holes in metal a couple times.When the battery runs out, I always wish I could plug it into a wall-adapter to instantly start using it while the battery charges, but alas, it's not possible. (If Black & Decker is reading this, this is a cheap feature addition for your next version of the product!)

I haven't tried using this on larger projects, but for the honey-do-list around the house, this thing does the trick. I enjoy how light it is, without feeling cheap. I haven't really noticed a difference in the torque settings (currently using 1 for my projects around the house), but moving it up to drill, I don't really notice a difference.I will say that you should be careful, as the other users have mentioned, about the speed. Since it goes at 1 speed, you should make sure that the bit is in the screw securely. I practiced on items that weren't affixed to the wall to get used to the drill.Reason for 4 stars is that the flat head does not do well on screws that have a wider hole. I was torn between getting a used Dewalt at the pawn shop for about double the price, but glad I got this. My wife can use it fairly easily and has been a great help on checking off things on my to-do list.

its pretty good for odd jobs. drills very well and tightens the screws pretty well. nto very heavy and feels balanced.battery does not last very long when it is used. so it will drill few holes and screw in few screws but it drains the battery pretty fast. unused it lasts pretty well but in use it does not. Its not a problem as long as the jobs are not too many. remember it is for light home use only.the battery takes ages to charge. almost overnight. i was hoping to use it while it is charged (while it was fully drained) and it works only on battery and does not draw power from wall to run. Thus, one needs some battery juice to work.

The Black and Decker double ended drill bit set was everything I expected. The drill itself came with only one bit and it does not work with the variety of screws that I face around the house and my wife's antique business. The bit set did not come in a case but had a clip to secure them and hold them together. It was an excellent value.

Very nice selection of bits, but they don't fit the screwdriver that Amazon suggested packaging them with

This set has a decent variety of bits for most jobs or projects around the house. The metal is your average strength so make sure you don't strip them or chip the flat heads but going slow and steady. The rubber thingy holds the bits nicely, and won't let them just fall out. The one con is that these things will rust fast if you leave them in a humid environment like a car trunk. As long as you take care of your tools, your tools will take care of you.

I purchased the Black + Decker BDCS40BI 4V MAX Lithium Pivot Screwdriver and this item is listed as an item "frequently bought together". I assumed they would be compatible. They are not compatible. This screwdriver cannot accommodate a double headed bit - only regular hex bits. Black+ Decker customer support was very helpful in resolving the issue.

I install real estate sign posts as well as jewelry and these bits r always necessary for adding accessories to the post such as brochure box and rider holders and wind detentes. These are rugged bits and should last a while. Shipping was here before I knew it and I'm totally happy with my purchase. Prime shipping was two days as promised. I recommend these bits highly. I am beginning to like B&D even though they have their stuff made in China instead of USA but the dremel-like unit was $33 and I was looking at a Fordam for $227 ... the Frodam hits 18,000 rpm and the B&D does 30,000 rpm. Its variable bc when you turn the control knob the rpms rise as u turn it. Good stuff. I recommend it to all.

I'm a big fan of the cordless drill. And I love having one of the multi-purpose double-sided bits handy in the slot provided on the drill so I can remove whatever screw I come across. My original bit that came with the drill like this lasted the better part of 6 years before it cracked. I bought a replacement from DeWalt and that has served me ever since but I wanted to have a few more floating around so I bought these to have handy. They are MUCH cheaper than the DeWalt (which was bought individually for the same price) and there are a lot of different bits here I might use (and some I won't) but in the 90 days I've owned them I've already broken one. So I feel that they are lower quality, time will tell if that is a fluke. So I have to weigh the quality vs price. In the meantime for all I know DeWalt quality has gone down from the usual outsourcing to China so maybe they're both on the same level at this point made by the same plant overseas, who knows but these still seem like a good value.

They are very tiny. Should have read the sizes a bit better. I had only one drill bit, and I was looking for a variety of sizes for random house work. I'll probably only end up using the biggest 2 or 3 sizes. Still inexpensive, and works as advertised.

These drill bits are pretty decent. Not great but certainly get the random around the house tasks done.

I would've liked the drill bits more if they fit the Black & Decker drill that I ordered. This product was offered as a bundle package with the drill but the drill is not capable of equipping bits.

I had another tool set which included drill bits, nut and other driver bits. I either broke or lost a few drills and these replaced them and gave me a few extras.

We recently moved into a new home as first-time home owners so we've been doing a lot of DIY such as hanging wall shelving. I bought these after a few projects where drilling took forever and way too much effort. The drill bits really helped and made our remaining projects much easier and much quicker. My main complaint is the size of the base. I use these with a Black and Decker cordless drill but when using the smaller bits, sometimes the drill loses its grip on the base of the bit and it has gotten stuck in the wall a couple times. If the base of the small bits could have a thicker part for better grip it would be perfect.

This is a companion product to the Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head. The drill bits allow you to do more with the product and make it an all-around household tool. Like the screwdriver, it is for the homeowner not a professional builder. It makes many household chores easier

This will be sufficient for small jobs, but the battery charge does not last more than about 5 minutes of use.

This is a good little drill A decent value versus cost. There are only two drawbacks. First, I would prefer it if it were possible to control the pace of the drill bit. It appears that you can only operate the drill at full speed regardless of how little pressure you attempt to apply to the trigger. I am currently using it to twist wire for vaping which requires some finesse. This drill does not allow for a slower pace. Also, it seems like it takes a long while for it to fully charge (which can be frustrating). All in all, this is a good drill for smaller projects around the house.

This drill is very small and more like for pushing screws OUT of the wall rather then IN a wall. Yet maybe art projects. It is not a powerful drill, that's the DESIGN. What is MISSING for 5 stars is that (you can see in the SECOND picture of the product page) the drill screw driver set ATTACHED to the "foot" part is STICKING out, so each time I take it out of my tool bag I scratch my hand and potential bleed it. Damage in my skin!

I purchased this bad boy to unmount and then remount my tv which had hex bolts in the wall. It was successful for taking the hex bolts out, but failed to have the power to remount the bracket. The battery life also leaves a lot to be desired, but if you're looking for something simple to hang a picture ect ect this will do. I used it to put together some furniture successfully also, but the battery died halfway through. I'd recommend going one size up on the voltage.

This drill is great for certain uses.Great as a screwdriver--but only if you are using screws that fit the head provided (you get both Phillips and regular, in a double-ended head). For small or very large screw heads, you will need to get additional heads.Great as a drill--but only for softer woods, plastic, etc. In hard wood or metal the bit binds very easily and the drill won't turn it. The reason is that the keyless chuck makes it impossible to tighten down on the drill bit enough to get a tight clamping action on the bit, so the bit will not spin when it gets hot or encounters hard material. You have to drill very, very softly in this case; not as good as a normal drill with chuck key.Battery is powerful and lasts a long time without charging. Takes hours to recharge, so best to leave it overnight or most of the day.Lightweight and nice, comfortable grip.Sometimes the stand at the bottom gets in the way; I would prefer not to have this design feature.Bottom line: very good tool, but limited by the keyless chuck.

There are a lot of people out there saying that this isn't variable speed. They're right, it's not variable speed, but it's definitely variable power. There are 11 power levels (1-10 then for driving screws). Each should be used depending on the type of job you're doing. If you use a power that is too strong for the job you're doing then the power of the drill might break whatever you're working on.I'm new to drills, so it took me a while to realize that this was variable power --I had to break a light cover first.Overall, I really enjoy this drill. So why three stars? The drill, although very powerful, can only function at its full power for about 10 minutes, if that. I would say for drilling screws into cedar wood I could get about 6 - 8 screws in before I lost power. To make matters worse, it would take a full 24 hours to charge before I could use it on that power setting --which is the highest the drill has. This made projects that should have only lasted a could of hours last a couple of days. I'm sure you can understand my frustration.It must be noted that if you're only doing light work, this drill can charge decently in about an hour.All in all, I still think this is a good little drill. It is powerful to handle the heavy duty work, it just won't last long doing it.

Christmas gift.

Good product for a good price.

When I bought a BLACK+DECKER LI2000 3.6-Volt 3-Position Rechargeable Screwdriver these came up as frequently bought with. That may be but they don't really fit that well, just a little too short and do not have the retainer groove for securely holding the bit in.

Not for AS6NG drill unit which was misleading since it was offered as "others bought" section. Works with my drill so I kept them.

This it not compatible with the bdcs20c model! Amazon show them as "frequently bought together"... I guess because more people did my mistake. The "head" in the screwdriver is not deep enough to insert a double ended pin.Definitely you need a bit set because the bdcs20c comes with only two bits, but not this one!

The bit set did not match the driver it was order to go with from Black & Decker. Not sellers fault, but Amazon representing companion products that really do not match the tool purchased with. Can use these with another driver I own so it is not going to waste by any means.

I bought these drill bits as an add on item so they were sub 5 bucks. Not bad for drill bits however the 1/4 inch isnt straight and wobbles quite a bit. Not as noticeable in the smaller bits but once the 1/4" is in a jig it bounces like crazy. They do a pretty decent job though in soft material.

ok but not very strong. One drill bit already broke.

I purchased the these drill bits to go with the Black & Decker LI2000 I purchased. It was suggested along with the Black & Decker 71-081 Double Ended Bits. I tried using these drill bits with the screw driver, and I wasn't able to get them to fit. I'm not sure if there is another piece I need to try to get the bits to fit on the screw driver.

i wish it had larger sizes

Does not work with the drill that I bought as6ng

The smallest bit broke off first thing when drilling a hole. It got stuck, tried to back it out, but it just snapped. Thus, immediately I don't have the tiniest bit. But - I probably won't need it. There is no case - just the base into which the drill bits fit...so they're sitting out in their base. A cover of some kind would have been nice. But when you see the B&D name you sort of trust you're going to get something good.It's not bad. Just not great. Tools - you buy them to work...so far, at least one bit works.

Doesn't have enough power to drill much, even after charging fully. I end up using my corded drill 95% of time, even when it's inconvenient, because this drill only gets very light drilling or screw driving jobs done.

Under-powered; won't even push a grabber screw through at 3/4 - inch dry board! The entire unit is smaller.The one which it replaced was very powerful for all household uses. Evidently this one has 1/2 the battery pack on the bottom of the handle.

I bought this because it was cheap and I don't do enough construction projects to need anything high end. Unfortunately the power on this drill is seriously lacking. We used it to screw large screws into drywall and it could barely accomplish the task. I wouldn't even attempt to use it for something more heavy duty like wall studs or other wood projects. As soon as I have a real project to tackle I will upgrade to something I can actually use. This was just pathetic!

Good for the price, but not a powerful drill.

The phelps bit stripped with one use. The battery life is not so great, it allowed me to remove 12 screws from chairs before it died.

Maybe it was the photo on the package of the woman drilling into the wall. Or maybe because it's a Black and Decker product and their stuff is generally good. But bottom line is, I was suckered into thinking this actually has 'oomph' enough to, i don't know, DRILL things.Inaccurate.Basically this thing is a heavier version of a children's toy. I tried to build a bookcase (which came with PRE-DRILLED holes), but it wasn't strong enough. I tried to drill into sheetrock to put up a shelf. Nope. I tried to poke a hole into the CARDBOARD backing of some cheap Ikea furniture and... nuthin. This thing just whirs around uselessly. In each case I was better off manually using a screwdriver.Save your money because it's basically an oversized paperweight that makes noise.

Its ok

bought with the B&D cordless screwdriver that was recommended- they did not fit. went back to the hand held screwdriver to get the job done.

Most of the bits stripped out quickly even when used on slow or low power settings

Let me start by saying I expected more from a product with the trusted name of Black & Decker on it. The phillps head bits all rounded off or completely snapped off very quickly. Got no more than a dozen uses out of any of them with my cordless drill. I gave the product 2 stars because I have not used the other bits included. Will not purchase again.

Only good for a few uses each.

I read several reviews about these bits before buying them.I installed a replacement steel entrance door on my garage yesterday.Broke the head off of one #2 Philips bits and ruined 2 others.Guess the "Brand" name didn't get me anything."Fabrique en China" should have told me everything!!!!

Came at a good price, but haven't figured out how to fit into my new hand-held Black & Decker batterie-powered drill. So far no good

Cheap. Broke on my project.

these were "recommended" by Amazon based on the drill I added to my cart, but they do not fit/work with that drill...

Not as advertised - doubt I will use it much

So I just started getting into building random things out of wood and the like. I didn't realize that these dril bits are meant for a specific type of drill because they have rounded inserts, which do not work with your basic drill. Also, they are not as sturdy as I had hoped, because the 4 smaller ones all broke when I tried to drill through plywood. Just spend 10 more dollars and get the titanium drill bits from Dewalt. You'll end up saving money in the long run because you'll end up buy those anyways when these break.

This was offered as a companion product when I bought my Black & Decker SmartDriver LI4000 Type 5. Unfortunately, when I went to use them, they do not fit (and it is far too late to return). The SmartDriver requires "Hex Shank" or "Quick Connect" bits, but these are round.I will be buying this instead: http://www.amazon.com/Black-Decker-71-973-30-Piece-Screwdriving/dp/B00099E7W4/ref=cm_cd_ql_qh_dp_i.This should not be offered with the SmartDriver.

Have had this drill since 2014. Used it sparingly as one would for hanging an item from time to time or screwing something together. Today, the battery was allowed to charge overnight and does not have the juice to do anything. Basically a dead item. Plugged in, it still does not have the juice to function. Just too weak of a product.

I got this for a few, simple home repairs, because I wanted a light, ready-to-use drill. The first time I used it with no issues, and it did the job well. I put it away when I was done. Then I tried to use it a few weeks later and the battery wouldn't charge. By then it was too late to return it, so I'd say this is a one-time-use waste of money.

Can't even drill into the stud with this. You're better off using your hands and a philips head. This would be suitable as a toy for a kids drilling into cardboard boxes maybe.

I purchased this Black & Decker LDX172C 7.2 volts Lithium-Iron Drill/Driver on March 22, 2015, at this present time, this baterry will not charged, however, as per the manual, it said to take it your local deal for assistance repair; and it was denied. This person refused to give his name.I lives in Panama, and thier is an black & decker representatived here how said that the will not horner this purchase because it was not aquared here in Panama, as the palocy manual said and I (quote) it has two years guarateed, please tell me what to do with said drill-driver.

Our previous power drill broke, so we seen this one on Amazon and decided to order it. Unfortunately was not a sturdy drill at all. Could work temporarily until I pick up a better one. One of those items you would of like to seen before you purchase and the purchase probably wouldn't have happened. Very small in size and no where near as powerful as other ones we have had. Was good price, so decided to pickup.

P.O.S.Good for about two dozen drills then dies. Doesn't charge quickly either. This isnt for actually working on a project but for hanging a few pics of ma and pa. I should've known by the toy size dimensions. Stay away from this one if you want a serious drill get a real one I took the cheap option and regret it. Waste of money, delays my project with recharging & waiting. Time wasted. F word.

It didn't work for me. There should be more description and warnings on this item. I have tried these in several of my replaceable bits and none seems to fit.

This was recommended with the automated screwdriver I purchased, so therefore I added to the purchase. Since the attachments are double-sided it is not compatible as stated in the product information that came with the screwdriver.

Amazon provide the link to this on the page of Black Decker LI2000 3.6-Volt 3-Position Rechargeable Screwdriver. But the fact is that it cannot be used to that screwdriver. Waste my money

Does not fit the black and decker screw driver that I bought even though Amazon "suggested" I buy them together

I'm rather stunned by the poor quality of this screw bits. I bought them because, albeit inexpensive and albeit Black and Decker tools are a below average regarding, they work. And Black and Decker is a name brand. I figured they would insist on a minimum standard. Nothing doing. I tried drilling three inch screws into pressure treated wood. I was quite literally have to throw the bits away after every fourth or fifth screw. All four of the Phillips head bits that were finished after about 20 screws. You get what you pay for. What really amazes me is how they got 4.5 stars. The more I buy on Amazon--and I buy a lot--the less faith I have in the rating system.

These are probably okay for light hobby use but do not use them for anything that requires a lot of torque. I couldn't get 5 screws driven for my project before the tips were twisted. The wood was pretty hard but I pre-drilled all the holes. I did 2/3 of my project on one Ryobi bit and then switched to these. After 3-5 screws they would be completely deformed. I ran through all 3 or 4 of the appropriate sized bits in this kit and did the remaining 50 or so screws with one DeWalt bit and no problems.I had some very soft wood on the top of my workbench I was assembling and these bits worked better in that but still deformed quickly. The harder studs destroyed them almost immediately.

These drill bits were an add on item for a hand held drill, which is ridiculous because they're not meant for it. When used with an actual drill, they easily snap without much pressure, and get stuck in the wall. Considering the brand name, I expected better quality. These bits are junk!

I ordered the drill bits thinking they would fit the PD 600 drill and screwdriver combo but little did I know I would also need a bit tip holder . These drill bits were advertised to go with the PD 600. Alas, there was no drill bit holder which means they are of no use to me and the item would be more trouble for me to send back. I'm very disappointed.

These bits are listed together with the AV600, and vice-versa, but they're not compatible. The AV600 uses hexagonal bits with a wide base; these ones have bases that are only as wide as the bit itself. The drill can be forced to grasp the largest bit (which is hugely unsafe) but the rest of them are far too small for the drill's cuff. Do NOT make the mistake of purchasing these items together.

Another sneaky attack by Black + Decker, the first was the double ended bits 71-081 and now the 15557 10 pieces drill bit set (rounds) not (hex) and will not fit with Li4000 hand held screw driver. This was also recommended purchase together and it doesn't fit because of sneaky advertising. Again, wasted money and not worth the trouble sending it back. Would be cool if Black and Decker just refund back into amazon account purchased from.

The smaller drill bits break really easily. Most annoyingly, they break off in your wall, which means that you have to open up the hole to retrieve them, then repair the hole you made to fish the tip of the drill bit out. Turned a 20 minute project into a 2 day ordeal involving patching and repair and waiting for spackle to dry. Spend the extra money on drill bits that won't snap in half on first use.Plus, the larger drill bits are not sharp enough to actually puncture harder surfaces (like hardwood). So you end up running down your motor trying to break through the surface, and generating a ton of mess. Not worth it.

not even worth a dollar. One of the bits snapped like a toothpick on my first attempt. The slimmer bits bend during drilling and they will snap. Can't speak for the larger bits as I have not used them but they look sturdier. Overall, I would invest in a quality set than this.