Black & Decker Matrix BDCDMT180-XE

selector breaks easily – I have been in DIY for some decades and was happy to spend some big money on that tool. It worked perfectly till the selector broke. When i opened it, i found that this crucial part was a visibly undersized plastic tiny bit that was impossible to fix (and i tried hard) because glue and plastic won't withhold the effort to push the selector from… Read more

one position to an other, which is crucial as this is controlling the direction of rotation.

Very disappointed.

Very, very handy – Had this tool for years, still going strong, used it the other day to cut and reconstruct a big piece of furniture to fit into a tight smaller room, I can't find a new saw blade though, very good for home, not so good on worksite but for the price you can't expect to make a living with it.  Show details

Good value but not as powerful as claimed – Certainly good value with two batteries included - the drill works fine as does the rattle gun but it doesn't loosen the car wheel nuts even when only tightened by hand so I don't think the claimed torque is accurate. None the less a useful little combo for any home workshop.  Show details

Indestructable – I had the MAtrix 18v for 2 years, used to renovate my lounge and kitchen. It took loads of Gib dust and we plaster, sanded paint and wood.Used to cut nails, hard wood, drilling and driver. I've never had any issues. I recently bought a electric sander (Bosch) which I thought that would be way more powerful, but actually wasn't and died in less than an hour of usage. Bang for buck for DIY, Matrix is defensively the best choice!  Show details

Great system – Started with the 10.8v drill which I purchased on a discount offer when looking for a cordless drill. It's a nice drill and came with 2 batteries ao the 10.8v wasn't really a limitation for me. I then purchased the mini saw attachment which has been very useful. I then found an 18v model with some attachments on eBay for a good price. Came… Read more

with 2 batteries again.

The remainining attachments were on sale at Supercheap so I now have the full compliment of tools and 2 power units. Drill, impact driver, hammer drill, rotary saw, jigsaw, router, oscillating tool and tyre pump.

All seem good quality, batteries charge fast, happy with this power tool system.

Black & Decker Matrix Cordless Power Tools – I was looking in the hardware shop, as I usually do, and I saw a black and decker cordless drill. Upon closer inspection I found that the top of the tool is interchangeable. I got the 18v cordless drill, adjustable torque. I have had several cordless drills and this drill is very good. The greatest feature of this tool is the easy change top to a… Read more

different tool. It is soo quick and efficient, and above all, bloody handy. The torque could be a bit lighter