Originally posted by jeallen01 Recently Lidl supermarkets in the UK have been selling useful power tools for the garage/workshop...
I use my power tools very sporadically, but since I recently moved into a new co-op I have been using my drill a lot.
My cheap Ryobi is okay - reversible, variable speed etc. - but the keyless chuck has been driving me nuts.
It is impossible to tighten sufficiently. When drilling into metal even sharp bits invariably stop turning right at the point of breakthrough.
So I went to eBay and bought a NIB 1990's made in USA Black & Decker with standard chuck with key.
Cost including shipping was less than the price of a replacement keyed chuck alone.
Now my only problem will be misplacing the darn key!
BTW if anyone wants the old Ryobi for the cost of shipping feel free to PM.
Chris