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IowaRV9Dreamer 01-11-2009 12:12 PM

new recommendation for battery powered screwdriver
 
After deburring > 10000 holes, my trusty Black & Decker Pivot Driver has passed on to the tool crib in the sky :(

Actually, what killed it was putting in and out all the phillips screws in the cabin floors, covers, etc. (yes I used boelube - didn't break off a single screw).

I would like some of you tool experts out there to recommend a replacement electric screwdriver, and also the best phillips tips. I hate it when the tips spin out and damage the screw. I've been using IceBits but I think there are better ones out there.

I'm looking for a small screwdriver (not a drill)... something that can get into little spaces and especially up against walls (like the outside cabin floor screws). Must be rechargable.

Thanks for any recommendations...

DeltaTango 01-11-2009 12:18 PM

Ryobi 4V Lithium Ion Screwdriver. This little palm electric screwdriver works great. Found mine at Home Depot for about $35.00. Charge lasts a very long time.

terrykohler 01-11-2009 01:19 PM

SnapOn electric screwdriver No. CTS561. Output about 65 in-lbs. No clutch, so you have to be careful driving in. Can drive deck screws with this little sucker. Very small, very durable. Fast recharge. About $130. You get what you pay for.
Terry

az_gila 01-11-2009 05:29 PM

I like my...
 
...Sears small power screwdriver....:)

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...0070921x00003a



$40 but often on sale for $30.

It really fits in your hand nicely - seems to be the Sears equivalent of the Ryobi mentioned earlier. I also like the light weight - much more comfortable to use than the drill/drivers I have

LovelyLibertyRV8a 01-11-2009 06:10 PM

7.2volt Dewalt
 
I love my 7.2Volt dewalt driver and would for sure recommend it to anybody. I has a ton of torque and is really well built. I wouldn't give it up for anything!! Well maybe a....:D;):rolleyes:

andyrv 01-11-2009 06:21 PM

Bosch Pocket Driver
 
Bosch pocket driver is awsome. Very sensative adjustable clutch to keep from tearing up screws or nutplates. Saw it on Scott Will's website.

http://scott.jpainter.org/


Andy

zzapp 01-11-2009 07:14 PM

Ditto the Bosch
 
These are only 500 rpm but they work get. BTY the 10.8 and 12 volt are the same. The best part they are reconditioned ( mine have looked new) and the prices are good. http://bosch.cpotools.com/reconditio...ps20-2-rt.html

RVadmirer 01-11-2009 09:01 PM

Makita
 
I have a Makita that is going on 20 yrs. old. Built many a house, cabinet and fence with it. Still hanging remodel drywall with it and doing my cowl screws regularly.... :D

jonbakerok 01-12-2009 05:58 AM

Porter-Cable 18V at Lowes
 
My cheapo Skil battery drill just conked out and I went throught the same exercise.

Most of the new drills now come with Lithium batteries, which has just about doubled the price. But at Lowes I found a real nice Porter-Cable 18v nicad for $100, with two speed ranges, two batteries, and a real nice charging stand that is electrically controlled so that you can leave a battery on it all the time without ruining the battery.

After I picked it up, I noticed on the way to the register that they also had the exact same drill packaged with a circular saw for $10 more. Don't know why I'd ever need a battery powered circular saw, but you can never have too many tools!

captainron 01-12-2009 06:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DeltaTango (Post 288682)
Ryobi 4V Lithium Ion Screwdriver. This little palm electric screwdriver works great. Found mine at Home Depot for about $35.00. Charge lasts a very long time.

Dittos on the Ryobi. They're tiny but powerful.

gpiney 01-12-2009 07:40 AM

Craftsman Lithium Drill
 
I just picked up the Craftsman (Sears) version of this new Lithium drill. Lighter than most cordless screwdrivers. This is the Bosch version in the link. I got it for $80 on sale with Craftsman club card.

http://www.boschtools.com/Products/T...px?pid=PS30-2A

This sucker is LIGHT!

vlittle 01-12-2009 09:28 AM

Next time you see the Snap-On truck at the airport, get a few Phillips bits from them.

These are the ones with the serrations that help grip the screw heads. All others are junk IMHO.

Vern

Hal-san 01-21-2009 09:16 PM

debur bits
 
Ok, someone help me out here. Where do I get deburring bits that fit in these screwdrivers? Thanks.

Lionclaw 01-21-2009 10:15 PM

Avery sells a nice little adapter.

http://www.averytools.com/pc-429-43-...ersinking.aspx


Quote:

Originally Posted by Hal-san (Post 291935)
Ok, someone help me out here. Where do I get deburring bits that fit in these screwdrivers? Thanks.


Hal-san 01-21-2009 10:22 PM

Thanks Andy. I will check it out.

RVG8tor 01-21-2009 10:32 PM

Dremel
 
I bought the Dremel set last year and love the thing. You get a pistol style drive with the hex socket. The other is a typical dremel tool but battery operated. This has been very handy when cutting grinding and other stuff, no cords. The battery life is really good as well.

Cheers


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