Advantages: good features, cheap price,very versatile
Disadvantages: none

...I bought a variable speed Power Devil jigsaw from Argos to replace my old, and rather knackered, Black & Decker one. This was on offer at £15 and came with a dozen blades. It has variable speed with speed lock, which is great for cutting delicate materials as it lets you start off gently it also has blade guard and adjustable cutting angle. Changing blades is very straightforward, the allen key is stored in a small recess on the saw, so is less likely to be lost. I like their range of power tools, they are well made, have plenty of feature and are very reasonably priced.... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use, easy to chnage blades
Disadvantages: Noisy

...As power jigsaws go the Black & Decker KS633 sits in the middle of the range. The only thing it lacks compared to the more expensive ones is a rheostat style speed adjustment system and frankly I’ve never missed mine not having that extra. The saw does have variable speed and is very easy to use and comes with a selection of blades for cutting different materials. Changing the blades is a lot easier now that Black & Decker have a new system and you do not even need a screwdriver to change blades. This is probably just as well as the blades never seem to last very long though that could be my cutting technique. The cutting edges are reasonably fine for accurate work. As dust is kept to a minimum by the clever guard arrangement at the front, it is as easy to follow your lines as a well rehearsed actor. One factor to consider when... Read review

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Advantages: cuts just about anything with minimum effort on your part
Disadvantages: poor design means the blade becomes loose

...Being a gadget lover I bought my black and decker scorpion about 5 years ago. At the time it was the only electic saw that I could find and I had a big DIY job to do at home. The saw itself comes with three blades; one for wood, one for metal pipes and plastics and a third somewhat flexible blade for use as a jigsaw. So this is really three saws in one. The blades can be changed by simply pressing a safety catch on the side, removing the old one and sloting in the new one. The metal and wood blades fit in one direction whilst the jigsaw blade fits in at a 90 degree angle for obvious reasons. To start the saw you need to press two buttons rather like you do with lawnmowers. Its a safety precaution to ensure it isn't set off accidently. Once the saw has started you can release the safety button and rely on the main button to control... Read review

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Advantages: Easy storage, does most jobs, 4 for the price of 1
Disadvantages: Struggles with tough jobs

...Since the departure of my husband and his DIY tools my family became fed up with my pleas to borrow tools for odd jobs. I have always been into DIY so putting up shelves, installing phone lines, sanding paint work and building cabinets is something I enjoy. Much to the amusement of my friends I was given a Black & Decker Quattro for christmas last year. All 4 tools (Drill, Screw Driver, Sander and Jigsaw) fit neatly in a case with a compartment for accessories. The batteries charge quickly and over all the weight of the drill is very light. The different heads are easy to change and the drill is chuck less so it is simple and effective It is an excellent piece of kit for odd jobs around the house, as I suggested above but it is not man enough for drilling masonary for example. Argos are selling it for £79.99 and in my opinion... Read review

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Advantages: in op
Disadvantages: None from me

...It is easy to think - I’ll save a bit of money and buy a Drill that is one of the stores own makes, but then you may well notice that when it comes to the “home brands and name brands” you only get what you pay for. Black and Decker are a very well known make of tools. People know that their tools are quality made and are made to last. The other brands may be cheaper but are they made to the same standard and of the same high quality? My partner and I went out shopping for a Drill and a Jigsaw, we went to B&Q first but we didn’t think that there was much choice so then we had a look in the Argos book. We saw that there was a Black & Decker Quattro, this is a Drill, Jigsaw, sander and screwdriver all in one. We were both instantly impressed; the price was a bit high well it isn’t too bad really at £89... Read review

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Advantages: Cheaper than most DIY barns, Dependable name behind them
Disadvantages: Reconditioned items not to everyone's taste

...At last, *real* power tools online and on the high street. You may have seen BMJDirect on the high street, well, they are online as well. BMJDirect, for those that haven't heard of them before, were formed from a management buyout of Black & Decker's service department. As such, you can still expect to find a wide range of warranty return B&D products for sale. But that's just where things start. Alongside the revitalised (and fully guaranteed) B&D products selling for a fraction of their new price, you will find new products from De Walt (the professional side of B&D), Makita, Bosch, Trend, Flymo, Kress, Draper etc. In fact, most of the big names you would expect to find in any DIY/tool store. In the past year alone, I have bought the following through BMJDirect: - DeWalt Jigsaw - DeWalt Electric Planer - DeWalt Router - B&D Garden... Read review

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Advantages: Value for Money
Disadvantages: Does not come with drill bits or case

...This hammer drill is great as it good quality and easy to use (a must for me). It has all the standard features you would expect from hammer dills. To prove how good quality Black and Decker are I still have my dads old drill which must be over 10 Years old and its still in working order. I reason I got a new one was that the old one was a bit basic and did not have all the gadgets that the new versions have on them. It was also really good Value for money. I would buy it again... Read review

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Advantages: Easy to use and well made.
Disadvantages: A tad more expensive.

.... (In the case of the Black & Decker model, it is actually more powerful than my Bosch): BOSCH PST65PE 470 watts 3100 strokes per minute / variable speed Maximum cutting depths: wood: 68 mm / aluminium: 15mm / steel: 4mm Features: dust extraction system / comes with spare blade / express cut function Price: £44.99 from Argos BLACK & DECKER KS999EK SLIGHTLINE TURBO 600 watts 3200 strokes per minute / variable speed Maximum cutting depths: wood: 65mm / aluminium: 10mm / steel: 4mm Special feature: dust extraction / spare blade £39.99 from Argos SKIL 4160HJ 400 watts 2850 strokes per minute / single speed Maximum cutting depths: wood: 65mm / aluminium: 10mm / steel: 4mm £17.61 from machinemart.co.uk OVERVIEW: If you’re going to buy a jigsaw, you can’t go far wrong with the Bosch PST65PE, and although Black & Decker models do seem... Read review

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Advantages: Solid, versatile, dependable
Disadvantages: Just BEGINNING to get a bit old and creaky

...My wife gave me a Black & Decker Quattro for Christmas 3 years ago. Lucky old me, I thought - not being particularly keen on DIY at the time. To its credit, the little jobs I did do with the Quattro were completed easily and without stress, so my confidence built up. Having a father-in-law who's a retired cabinet-maker and furniture restorer, I thought I should take advantage of some consultancy from him when I decided to build some bookshelves for our new house. This is where the Quattro came into its own. With my list of required tools being saw, sander, drill, screwdriver, the Quattro was perfect. The only other tool I had to purchase was a little plane, but technically that was only to save time tidying up edges - I could still have used the sander if necessary. I've now built 5 bookcases (not all for our house, I should add... Read review

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Advantages: Timesaver, no kneeling to fill up the paint, easy to use.
Disadvantages: Requires paint cartridges rather than own brand, cleaning.

...The Black & Decker Paintmate is a crucial piece of kit. With experience of paint pads, rollers and all the rest, I found the Paintmate easy to use and much better than having to dip into a tin of paint to refill the brush. It comes equipped with a roller and an angled brush, with a locking device to keep the paint flowing without having to keep the button depressed. It works on standard batteries or the Black & Decker rechargable ones. I painted the bedroom in half the time! The only drawback is having to buy refills rather than filling up with your own preferred brand, and of course, cleaning up.... Read review

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