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Black & Decker Bit Driver
- Thread starter Lionclaw
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dmaib
Well Known Member
We bought a very similar tool from Skil when we started our project. There are many places where this kind of screw driver works nicely. It got lots of use and was really handy for hole deburring when fitted with this bit.
http://www.cleavelandtoolstore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DB04
http://www.cleavelandtoolstore.com/prodinfo.asp?number=DB04
JakeLewis22
Well Known Member
You get what you pay for
Most of the time you get what you pay for and that is definitely true when it comes to tools. I don't have experience with the Black & Decker tool but I "love" my Snap-on http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
Most of the time you get what you pay for and that is definitely true when it comes to tools. I don't have experience with the Black & Decker tool but I "love" my Snap-on http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog
A best buy
Try this http://bosch.cpotools.com/reconditioned_tools/drills/litheon_cordless_drills/ps10-2-rt.html
BTW the 10.8v and 12v are the same only rebadged to align with the competition.
You'll find there are a lot's of time it's used in the straight position for comfort.
Try this http://bosch.cpotools.com/reconditioned_tools/drills/litheon_cordless_drills/ps10-2-rt.html
BTW the 10.8v and 12v are the same only rebadged to align with the competition.
You'll find there are a lot's of time it's used in the straight position for comfort.
Lionclaw
Well Known Member
I realize the driver might not be built to snap-on quality standards, but the thing that caught my eye about it was how close the head can get to objects and still drive screws nice and straight.
I didn't tap any of the nutplates in the cockpit, and it would seem like this could be very handy. Off the top of my head, I would imagine the screws along the seat cover sides and those along the bottom of the baggage bulkhead would be difficult to drive with a normal bit driver.
I didn't tap any of the nutplates in the cockpit, and it would seem like this could be very handy. Off the top of my head, I would imagine the screws along the seat cover sides and those along the bottom of the baggage bulkhead would be difficult to drive with a normal bit driver.
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Lionclaw
Well Known Member
Thanks for the input guys.
I found someone selling these on eBay for $20 shipped, and at that price it seemed like a no-brainer.
Overall impressions? You get what you pay for. It's not a professional grade product - but for $20 that wasn't the expectation. It is working nicely for getting into all of the tight places where a normal driver can't get a straight shot at the screws. I don't expect much in the way of battery life, so I put it back on the charger after use.
One funny thing - Out of the box it was really jittery when run in reverse. This morning I accidentally dropped it on the kitchen floor and part of the case popped open. After pushing it back together it's running nice and smooth in forward and reverse!
I found someone selling these on eBay for $20 shipped, and at that price it seemed like a no-brainer.
Overall impressions? You get what you pay for. It's not a professional grade product - but for $20 that wasn't the expectation. It is working nicely for getting into all of the tight places where a normal driver can't get a straight shot at the screws. I don't expect much in the way of battery life, so I put it back on the charger after use.
One funny thing - Out of the box it was really jittery when run in reverse. This morning I accidentally dropped it on the kitchen floor and part of the case popped open. After pushing it back together it's running nice and smooth in forward and reverse!
Capflyer
Well Known Member
I have one of these and love it. Over the construction and since flying I've gone through 4 battery drivers and this one is the best. Wish I had it to begin with. The torque is really good and it is very ergonomic. I've dropped it a few times on my concrete floor with nothing but a small scratch on it. The little LED landing light on it is great for dark places.
$20 is a really good price. I think I paid around $35 for mine at Lowes a year ago.
$20 is a really good price. I think I paid around $35 for mine at Lowes a year ago.
