Black & Decker 7043 1/4" Single Speed Electric Drill 120V 2.2A 2500 RPM w/ Key

Black & Decker 7043 1/4" Single Speed Electric Drill 120V 2.2A 2500 RPM w/ Key

The Black & Decker 7043 is a compact, single-speed 1/4" corded electric drill designed for light-duty drilling tasks in wood, plastic, and soft metals. It runs on 120V AC and draws 2.2 amps, turning the chuck at a fixed 2,500 RPM. The housing is double insulated for added electrical safety, and the drill is UL Listed (File 406A). This is a Type 1 variant, manufactured by Black & Decker (U.S.) Inc. in Raleigh, NC.

Specifications & What's Included

• Model: Black & Decker 7043, Type 1
• Chuck capacity: 1/4"
• Speed: Single speed — 2,500 RPM (no load)
• Voltage: 120V AC only
• Amperage: 2.2A
• Insulation: Double insulated
• Safety: UL Listed (406A)
• Power cord: Standard 2-prong plug with inline on/off switch
• Includes: Chuck key

Applications

The Black & Decker 7043 is a light-duty household and workshop drill from the era when single-speed corded drills were the standard go-to tool for homeowners and tradespeople alike. With a 1/4" chuck, it handles small drill bits suited for pilot holes, finish woodworking, light assembly work, and general repairs. Single-speed drills like this are still practical for tasks that don't require variable speed control — simple, reliable, and easy to maintain. This model dates from the period when Black & Decker dominated the consumer power tool market in North America, producing double-insulated corded drills of this type throughout the 1970s and 1980s for both home and light professional use.