Comments on: Black & Decker VPX903X1 Li-Ion VPX Starter Set with Power Screwdriver, Cut Saw, Flashlight, and VPX Battery with Charger http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger Find the right tool for the job Wed, 10 Mar 2010 08:46:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: A. Brothers http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger/comment-page-1#comment-11 A. Brothers Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:49:16 +0000 http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger#comment-11 I'm not a power tool guy, but I bought this kit last winter when I moved into a new apartment and need to get some things done. The "power screwdriver" isn't a drill at all, but can save you some time if you're assembling something. I ended up buying the actual VPX Drill and VPX Compressor separately (the drill works fine for light duty, not real construction, the compressor is convenient for inflating tires and baby pools). The flashlight lasts a long time with the lithium cell and it will probably outlive the rest of the kit. <br /> <br />The cutsaw was useful for cutting some drywall and some 3/8" plywood, but it really ate up batteries. I use the past tense here because the saw has broken after I tried to cut a tree branch of about 1" in diameter with it. <br /> <br />Basically, this kit is good for hanging pictures, very, very light-duty cutting and for assembling baby toys where a low power screw driver is helpful. Beyond that it's just not built to last, so don't expect it to do so. <br /> <br />I don't usually bother to write reviews, but in this case I just concluded a series of projects around the house that showed the weakness of the VPX kit. I'm probably going to buy another kit shortly and keep the VPX around until the batteries fail. It's disappointing that B&D put a good battery in such a mediocre tool kit, no wonder it was discontinued. <br /> <br />Given that the kit is priced for close-out now, it's probably a decent value for $50 or less, but I still can't recommend the VPX platform. Rating: 1 / 5 I’m not a power tool guy, but I bought this kit last winter when I moved into a new apartment and need to get some things done. The “power screwdriver” isn’t a drill at all, but can save you some time if you’re assembling something. I ended up buying the actual VPX Drill and VPX Compressor separately (the drill works fine for light duty, not real construction, the compressor is convenient for inflating tires and baby pools). The flashlight lasts a long time with the lithium cell and it will probably outlive the rest of the kit.

The cutsaw was useful for cutting some drywall and some 3/8″ plywood, but it really ate up batteries. I use the past tense here because the saw has broken after I tried to cut a tree branch of about 1″ in diameter with it.

Basically, this kit is good for hanging pictures, very, very light-duty cutting and for assembling baby toys where a low power screw driver is helpful. Beyond that it’s just not built to last, so don’t expect it to do so.

I don’t usually bother to write reviews, but in this case I just concluded a series of projects around the house that showed the weakness of the VPX kit. I’m probably going to buy another kit shortly and keep the VPX around until the batteries fail. It’s disappointing that B&D put a good battery in such a mediocre tool kit, no wonder it was discontinued.

Given that the kit is priced for close-out now, it’s probably a decent value for $50 or less, but I still can’t recommend the VPX platform.
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Cathy Mc http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger/comment-page-1#comment-10 Cathy Mc Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:11:52 +0000 http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger#comment-10 I ordered this for my mom for Christmas and we just checked to be sure it looked ok before sending it on. It does, BUT this is the same set you can buy anywhere else. There is no carrying case (unless one counts the box????) and there is no 10-piece accessory kit. I have emailed re this discrepancy but fyi, I think this is the same set that Target, Home Depot, etc. offer and nothing unique to Amazon so shop based on price. Rating: 2 / 5 I ordered this for my mom for Christmas and we just checked to be sure it looked ok before sending it on. It does, BUT this is the same set you can buy anywhere else. There is no carrying case (unless one counts the box????) and there is no 10-piece accessory kit. I have emailed re this discrepancy but fyi, I think this is the same set that Target, Home Depot, etc. offer and nothing unique to Amazon so shop based on price.
Rating: 2 / 5

]]> By: Gregory E. Hall http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger/comment-page-1#comment-9 Gregory E. Hall Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:43:44 +0000 http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger#comment-9 WORKED GREAT UNTIL THE SECOND OR SO CHARGING. IT JUST STOPPED CHARGING, NOTHING AT ALL. Rating: 3 / 5 WORKED GREAT UNTIL THE SECOND OR SO CHARGING. IT JUST STOPPED CHARGING, NOTHING AT ALL.
Rating: 3 / 5

]]> By: Owen Nostrant http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger/comment-page-1#comment-8 Owen Nostrant Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:59:47 +0000 http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger#comment-8 Don't buy this JUNK! I bought this - it fell apart - Amazon said it was not eligible for return (It fell apart days after I received it) and I ended up throwing away. I see this set in stores and only laugh! I'm not kidding, folks. You will regret buying this is you need to do more than tighten a screw lodged in jello. It can't handle much more than this! Rating: 1 / 5 Don’t buy this JUNK! I bought this – it fell apart – Amazon said it was not eligible for return (It fell apart days after I received it) and I ended up throwing away. I see this set in stores and only laugh! I’m not kidding, folks. You will regret buying this is you need to do more than tighten a screw lodged in jello. It can’t handle much more than this!
Rating: 1 / 5

]]> By: Hello Hello http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger/comment-page-1#comment-7 Hello Hello Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:12:48 +0000 http://popularpowertools.com/black-decker-vpx903x1-li-ion-vpx-starter-set-with-power-screwdriver-cut-saw-flashlight-and-vpx-battery-with-charger#comment-7 I bought a 14.4 volt black and decker set from walmart for about $40...it was on clearence but even regular price is $89....You can get much better for the money! Rating: 3 / 5 I bought a 14.4 volt black and decker set from walmart for about $40…it was on clearence but even regular price is $89….You can get much better for the money!
Rating: 3 / 5

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