Rating “A”
There is a saying that goes “you get what you pay for”. The saying is almost always accurate, unless your contractor goes bankrupt and takes your money with him. People generally assume that if you don’t pay a lot of money for something, then you won’t get very much in return.
This is not the case with the Task Force TFCD electric hand drill. I purchased this gem from Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse for approximately $20. Here’s what you get:
For those who are saying, “What’s a Jacob’s chuck?” here is the scoop. Jacob’s Chuck Manufacturing has been around for more than a century doing one thing: making drill chucks. Typically, Jacob’s chucks are an aftermarket item for professional drill tools and those who know the difference. The particular chuck installed on this drill is the “Classic Series” without the optional Jacob’s Click feature.
For those who have never used one of these chucks, think to the last time you tightened a drill bit into your keyless chuck. How much effort did you have to put into rotating the two collars to ensure the bit wouldn’t slip? How many times did the drill bit slip in the chuck despite your efforts? Enter the Jacob’s Chuck. Nearly zero effort is required to lock down the Jacob’s chuck. Thanks to the genius self engaging chuck mechanism, light pressure is enough to secure a drill bit for all but the nastiest drilling applications. No more red palms and fingers from twisting the chuck…
So far, the tool has been reliable and durable. The plastic finish of the Jacob’s chuck is easily marred but has not affected its functionality.