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Piper J3 03-12-2020 01:49 PM

Electric Screwdriver?
 
I have often thought a good retirement gift for and A&P mechanic would be a gold-plated #2 Philips. :D

I have been using a cordless electric drill with a clutched-chuck for screw removal. For my birthday, I decided to treat myself to a new toy - DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 2 Batteries (DCF680N2) - Amazon $99. I also bought Cyful 10pcs Alloy Steel Anti Slip Phillips PH2 Screwdriver Bits Set (PH2 x 150MM) - Amazon $11.

Totally cool... The screwdriver has gyroscope sensors that react to twisting rotation of your wrist. Engage the bit into the screw, energize power switch, and the rotate tool in direction you want motion. Variable speed depending on angle of twist. Also can be used without initiating power switch to break loose a stubborn screw ? then power unwind.


wirejock 03-12-2020 04:16 PM

Dewalt
 
I have one too. With removable floor panels, it was a must have item. Totally cool too.

tomkk 03-12-2020 04:44 PM

Is the only speed control the degree of twist? I looked at this one a while back and it seemed that would be awkward.

John Tierney 03-12-2020 05:14 PM

I like my SpeedHex Flip-out. Gets into tight spots. Sold by lots of vendors.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/SpeedHex-Fl...ded/1000017149

DGlaeser 03-12-2020 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tomkk (Post 1414116)
Is the only speed control the degree of twist? I looked at this one a while back and it seemed that would be awkward.

Took me about 1 min to get used to it :cool:
One of those tools that will need to be pried from my cold dead hands :eek:

greghughespdx 03-12-2020 07:07 PM

That DeWalt electric gyroscopic screwdriver rocks. Have been using mine for a couple of years. My favorite tool. I’ve even bought a couple as gifts for other airplane builders. Highly recommended. And just to be proactive: No I won’t buy one for you. They were very special airplane builders hah. :)

NinerBikes 03-12-2020 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by greghughespdx (Post 1414156)
That DeWalt electric gyroscopic screwdriver rocks. Have been using mine for a couple of years. My favorite tool. I?ve even bought a couple as gifts for other airplane builders. Highly recommended. And just to be proactive: No I won?t buy one for you. :)

Maybe add it to the tools Van's sells to build RV-12's? :D

RV6_flyer 03-12-2020 07:47 PM

The twin Pizzo brothers RV builders / owners showed me theirs and let me used it on a trip I did with one of the brothers across the country. I like it so much I purchased one when I got home. This was 4 or 5 years ago.

I use it more in the pistol grip mode than the straight configuration like shown in the first post photo. Even on the clutch setting, the pistol grip can loosen tight screws that the clutch will not remove.

Everyone that I showed mine to and let use has gone on to purchase one.

I only have one battery. Working on one airplane, I do not see the need for two batteries.

RFSchaller 03-12-2020 11:55 PM

I?ve been using a Harbor Freight battery powered hand drill with adjustable torque clutch and Phillips insert. I can use it on 90% of the screws. The other 10% require the ?Armstrong? method.

N282S 03-13-2020 08:06 AM

Get it now
 
Have a buddy loan me his dewault. When I got home, I logged on Amazon. Next thing I reached for was my plastic.


It absolutely rocks.


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