

BLACK+DECKER 20V MAX* Cordless POWERCONNECT 7/8 in. Reciprocating Saw (Tool Only), (BDCR20B)
Key item features
- Tool-Free Blade Change: Easily switch blades without the need for additional tools, ensuring seamless transitions between projects.
- Pivoting Shoe: The pivoting blade shoe provides enhanced control, allowing for precise angle adjustments and smooth turns.
- Variable-Speed Trigger: Control the cutting speed up to 3,000 strokes per minute for efficient and accurate cuts on various materials.
- Compact and Lightweight: Designed for ease of use, this saw is perfect for cutting lumber, tree branches, drywall, plaster, plastic, rubber composites, fiberglass, and more.
- Electric Brake: Built-in electric brake enhances safety by stopping the blade quickly when needed.
- PowerConnect System: Compatible with BLACK+DECKER’s 20V MAX* PowerConnect battery system, providing reliable power for your DIY projects.
Specs
- Contains batteriesN
- Charger includedN
- Maximum speed3000 rpm
- Power saw typeReciprocating Saws
Reviews summary
- : Provides power for various tasks and applications.
- : Offers lower prices than similar products.
- : Lasts a decent amount of time.
- : Charges devices quickly and efficiently.
- : Made with long-lasting materials.
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Dream it and DIY it with powerful, easy-to-use tools like BLACK+DECKER’s 20V MAX PowerConnect cordless reciprocating saw. Thanks to its compact, lightweight design, you can use this saw on a wide range of materials, including lumber, tree branches, drywall, plaster, plastic, rubber composites, fiberglass, and more. The variable-speed trigger allows you to control how quickly you progress as you cut up to 3,000 strokes per minute, while the pivoting blade shoe provides even more control when adjusting the angle and making turns. And the built-in electric brake helps keep you safe while you work. Plus, tool-free blade changes mean you can move to the next project seamlessly.
- Tool-free blade change
- Pivoting shoe
- *Maximum initial battery voltage (measured without a workload) is 20 volts. Nominal voltage is 18.
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Contains batteries
Charger included
Maximum speed
Power saw type
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Reviews summary
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- : Lasts a decent amount of time.
- : Charges devices quickly and efficiently.
- : Made with long-lasting materials.
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Very good light weight drill/driver.
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Very handy and easy to use!
I had been wanting something like this for a while. I moved into a new house a year ago and there were and still are so many projects to do to make it feel like home. Installing blinds and curtains, replacing light fixtures, and assembling furniture. This drill has helped tremendously! Things go a lot faster with this and it comes is super handy. Even just switching out wall plates was made easier and faster. It obviously has a superior name attached to it with Black & Decker and it doesn't disappoint with quality. It's sturdy but still lightweight enough to carry around the house. It simple to use and the battery charges quickly. The battery also had a long life between charges. I think this is a must have around the house and was a great addition to our tool box. I would recommend this to others and it would make a great gift!
Great Drill
I recently opted to try the Black and Decker 20v, cordless, drill/driver. I received this product free as part of the Walmart Sparkreviewer program. I asked my husband for some input for this review as he has more experience than I do with power tools. The drill comes packaged with a charging unit and an instruction manual and one dual headed drill bit that can be clipped to the drill for easy storage. The first thing that I noticed about the drill, besides the fact that it is sharp looking, was its weight. It is very light and easy to hold. We have a cordless drill at home, but it is bigger and heavier. As a woman I find the Black and Decker drill much easier to handle. The shaft of the handle is shorter than our other drill and it doesn't feel so top heavy. I had my husband hold it as well and it fit his hand nicely, as well. There are finger grips on the shaft that make hand placement comfortable. We were thinking that because of its small size that it would not be powerful, but we were pleasantly surprised. The thing that we liked the best was that the drill has a light on it that shines where you would be placing the drill bit. While there is a light on our current drill it doesn't come on until you start to drill but the Black and Decker light comes on when you push the trigger half way, so you can see where you are putting the drill bit. We both found this to be a great feature. The drill comes with a 20v lithium ion battery that is rechargeable. The battery was easy to remove from the drill and attach to the charging unit and there is a light on the charger that lets you know that it is charging. We charged the battery overnight before trying. Like most drills these days this unit has torque control, which allows for you to adjust the force of the dill. I found it easy to adjust the chuck (my husband's word) to insert and release a drill bit. This is something that I have had trouble with in the past and as a result and at the suggestion of my husband, I put on a glove during this process because it can hurt if you are not careful and also because if you've ever had to remove a screw that was incorrectly inserted (and I have, lol) they sure can get hot! Both my husband and I tested the drill using different sized screws by driving them into some left over 2x4's and 4x4's. We were both surprised by how powerful this drill was. We also tested the torque control and found that it worked as it should. If we were doing a home project together this would be the drill that I would go for and depending upon the project, we might even fight over it, lol. As for battery life, we tested the drill on and off for about ½ an hour and it was still going strong, however, we were only drilling in small to medium sized screws (nothing big), which might make a difference. The only downside is that this drill only comes with one battery, so it might be proactive to purchase a back-up battery. All and all I found this drill to work very well and would recommend it to others.
