Black & Decker Cordless Screwdrivers

[dmeadow]

Are any of these worth owning?

http://tinyurl.com/cgufqyj

I have a cordless drill/driver, but it is pretty bulky for some of the smaller jobs and tight places. These are fairly inexpensive and small, but I don't know if they have enough torque to be worthwhile. Or if they are too cheap to be of any real use.

Intention would be to use for small home and garage small jobs. Maybe to use to drive 1/4" sockets, as well as as a screwdriver.

 

[Kracin]

personally i liked the masterforce one i got from menards. the battery lasted longer, it had more torque, and came with a variety of bits too. the black and decker ones i've used always died super quick, but the masterforce one is the one i bought for my wife and she used the hell out of it, not even sure if it's been plugged in more than twice. just used it yesterday to tear apart the vacuum cleaner because it was plugged up bad.

and a week before it, it was used to drill drywall and studs for anchors.

http://www.menards.com/main/tools-h...hium-ion-screwdriver-kit/p-1635438-c-9072.htm

 

[Monte]

B + D ?....charging time 3 hours....

B + D Gyro driver BDCS40G charging time 12 hours.....

 

[ck35]

in the uk there not called black & crapper for nothing

 

[bob from indiana]

Several guys at our shop use the Smart Driver.they are a decent tool for the money. I have a B&D PD6 driver. It is an older model that had a bit more torque and a rocker switch. It uses a NiCad battery but it will run a long time on a charge. We build electrical control panels and use power drivers constantly to tighten terminal screws and mount components. The top driver in our shop is the Bosch 12 volt Lithium Ion. They cost around $130 but do a super job. I recommend geting one with a clutch, if the Gyro driver had a clutch I would already have one.
Bob

 

[FlyBy]

Anything B&D with a battery is worthless.

 

[cburnscrx]

Here's my review on Amazon...

"Here's the thing...it a cordless screwdriver that accepts drill bits. It's NOT a drill. Anybody who wants to use this as a true drill...buy something else! Also you're not very smart thinking something 3.6v is going to be a drill. i LOVE this little cordless screwdriver. It's great for little around the house things like tightening door knobs (buy an extra long hex screwdriver bit), tightening hinge screws, cabinet knobs, drywall anchors, removing door panels from the car, ect. It also has plenty of torque, much better than the Ryobi Tek4, though that has better RPMs.

As I LOVE this little tool I decided to try a little experiment...mounting laundry room cabinets! Now, I wouldn't recommend this at all, but as I found out it can be done, and without too terribly much difficulty. My recommendation...very high quality drill bits and pre drill everything. I even seamed two oak cabinets together (pre drilled twice). It worked, though it did take about twice as long compared to using my DeWalt 18v hammer drill. Remember I am NOT recommending this tool for that purpose, just demonstrating that it can be done if you use the right accessories."

 

[FiveFinger]

Man I wish Black and decker still built tools like they used too. My dad still has the old power tools with the Orange housings and a few that are die cast. Black and Decker used to make a fine tool. I would rather drill holes with a brace or use a manual screwdriver to drive screws than with their newer stuff though.

 

[BDFan1981]

While we're talking about battery cordless B&D stuff, what are your opinions on their past cordless products, like?

9018 Inline Cordless Screwdriver (2.4 V)
9021 "Handy Driver" (2.4 V) (1985-1988) (also sold by Sears as Craftsman 11212)
9022 "Drill/Driver" (3.6 V) (1988-1991)
9025 High Torque Cordless Screwdriver (3.6 V)

KODIAK Line (all 13.2 V Univolt)
2651 3/8" VSR Drill (0-1400 RPM)
2661 3/8" VSR / Dual Range Drill (0-700/0-1500 RPM)
2666 1/2" VSR Drill (0-450 RPM)
5991 3/8" VSR Hammer Drill (0-1400 RPM, 0-22,400 BPM)

~Ben

 

[Sureshot]

I bought a B&D screwdriver that uses AA batteries for $10 at Rona. t was in the clearance bin and I had a ton of outlets to change. I find it a bit slow but is nice to have the steady turning when trying to get a painted or stripped screw to back out.

 

[JRock10]

http://m.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-TEK4-4-Volt-Screwdriver-HP53LK/202351930

I have the non replaceable battery version of this. Haven't charged it in at least 6 months and just started using it again about 2 weeks ago. Still has a charge. Adjustable clutch that actually works, and for a 4 volt driver, it works well. Not as fast as my 18v (or my 9.6v) Makita, but it does the trick.

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[scaron]

my personal opinion, those things are junk, i'd rather just use a good hand screwdriver, or pull out a real drill with a screw bit to power through the heavy jobs. the gyro screwdriver is especially a gimmicky toy imo, i played around with one at lowe's for a few minutes. totally pointless.

 

[JRock10]

Oh, and the ryobi is cheaper than the b&d

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[firebox40dash5]

I wouldn't buy a B&D anything, but I grew up right down the road from their HQ and watched them slide from ok tools to pure **** growing up.

If you want to do anything besides drive little screws, buy an impact driver. You'll eventually need more torque even for driving screws, and the impact action is less likely to strip a head, even compared to doing it by hand. I seriously don't know how I went so long in my life without owning one.

 

[JRock10]

So true. I love my impact driver.

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