Black & Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill

Product Review

Designed to handle all kinds of "around-the-house" jobs with ease, this cordless drill kit from Black & Decker is powerful, yet lightweight enough to easily handle and hold. The CDC180ASB is part of Black & Decker's line of compact cordless drills, boasting an efficient design that's 17 percent smaller and supplies 10 percent more torque (up to 122 in./lbs.) than older models. Powered by a 18-volt battery (included, along with one charger) this dependable tool offers variable speed (from zero to 650 RPM) for optimum precision and control, as well as a six-position clutch for versatility. Bit changes are a snap thanks to the keyless chuck, and it's equally simple to remove the spring-loaded battery for charging. And the soft, comfortable grips helps reduce user fatigue. Great for drilling holes through wood, metal, and plastic, as well as screwdriving into wood, metal, and plastic, the CDC180ASB comes with an assortment of 20 accessories so you can get the job done right the first time.

Product Features

17 percent smaller, supplies 10 percent more torque (up to 122-inch-pounds) than older models
Variable speed (from zero to 650 RPM) for optimum precision and control
Six-position clutch, keyless 3/8-inch chuck for effortless bit changes
13.7-by-12.5-by-4-inches (w x h x d), weighs 8 pounds, 2-year warranty
18-volt drill, 18-volt slide pack batteries, charger, double-ended bit tip, storage case, 20 helpful accessories

Accessories

Customer Reviews

Average Customer Review

(44 customer reviews)

65 of 65 people found the following review helpful

Great drill for the price, October 24, 2009

Greg Kazakov - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Black & Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I was looking for something cheap as my first drill. From checking many different stores and drills, this was the best choice for the money. I used this successfully for installing 3 over-the-range microwaves. I bought large Irwin drill bits to cut big holes through drywall and cabinetry, and this drill performed fine. This also
saves you a ton of time having to use a screwdriver to assemble something.

FYI: The 20 accessories that come with this drill are drill bits and screwdriver bits. They are of good quality and that alone saves you some $10-$15 bucks from having to buy it separately with another drill.

This is not a hammer drill so you will not be able to drill through concrete or other strong material. Some places of drywall was difficult for me to drill through, but with maximum drill power and forward-force I was able to make it through.

The battery lasts well for me, one thing that is good is to keep charging it in between working, or...Read more

85 of 99 people found the following review helpful

Mediocre at best, July 29, 2009

Bugaloo - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I picked this up for $40 on sale in a local store. It's adequate for most tasks, but no better.

The battery can only be charged when it's plugged into the drill, so you can't alternate between two to keep working. It doesn't have a variable speed setting, so controlling the speed when driving screws is hard. The battery capacity seems small, plus there's no charge level indicator on the device or charger, so you don't know when it's fully recharged. Finally, the RPM is very low compared to equivalents--getting through steel is going to take you a while.

If you can get it on sale for a reasonable price, and don't want to do too many adventurous things with a power drill, consider giving it a look.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful

Black & Decker Drill, February 13, 2010

I. Springer (Bowie, MD) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Black & Decker CDC180ASB 18-volt Compact Drill (Tools & Home Improvement)

I asked for this particular drill (battery powered) for Christmas - and got it :-) I have several Black & Decker items and am pleased with all of them. Jig saw, two electric drills, weed whacker, tiller, small work bench, wall paper steamer (yes, B&D doesn't make them anymore, but I loved my original one that I had for 20 years, which finally gave out after many hours of use not only by me, but also by some of my office colleagues. But I found a "brand-new/old" one, never used, on e-bay.) Some of those tools might not be suitable for a professional handyman, but for a do-it-yourself woman (or some of the more clumsy, helpless do-it-yourself men!), they are wonderful, reliable products.