Variable screwdriver or small drill

[BOOT]

Just went to buy a skil variable screwdriver and I was lucky someone had opened one of the packages, so I tested it and it wasn't variable like the description online. Basically no matter how light I pressed it was an on/off action only.

I need a real variable screwdriver or small drill to drill micro size bits. I have a micro chuck that fits a hex or any normal chuck. My 18v cordless can be nice and slow if I want but it's far too bulky for trying to drill a small .028 hole. normally I would clamp the drill in a vise, chuck up what I need to drill and use a pin vise to hold the bit(sorta a self lathe) but this object isn't round and too large.

So if anyone knows of a REAL variable screwdriver or just a decent small drill.

Thx!

 

[gdocktor3]

All the big name brands make battery powered screwdrivers. From Snap On to Ryobi. One could only assume the Snap On and like brands are far easier to control than the cheaper brands. Take a look at this http://wearetop10.com/top-10-best-cordless-screwdrivers/

 

[franzdom]

We use the Milwaukee M4 in a factory prototype environment and it's really nice. It only has 2 speed settings though. I think you need something like the M12 if you want variable. I like the M12 screwdriver over a drill because of the clutch.

 

[exmaxima1]

We use the Milwaukee M4 in a factory prototype environment and it's really nice. It only has 2 speed settings though. I think you need something like the M12 if you want variable. I like the M12 screwdriver over a drill because of the clutch.

+1
Most used power tool I own

 

[Davefr]

A screwdriver is way too slow for micro drilling. You really need speeds of thousands of RPM for these small bits.

I'd use a Dremel like the 8050 and a regular chuck vs collet.

If you want a drill, there's the Ryobi HP108L that's really compact but it only goes to 580 RPM max.

 

[franzdom]

Ugh I thought we were talking screwdrivers, yes for drilling use a drill.

 

[BOOT]

Thx or the replies, I'll prob just have to get a small drill that I can use a light touch with.

A dremel type tool is waaaaaaaaaaaay too fast for this material. I've drilled plenty with small bits and slow and stdy is the way to go for this!

 

[ttpete]

What you really need is a small sensitive drill press to do holes that small.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DUMORE-16-0...-DRILL-PRESS-17000-RPM-1-16-H-P-/222151761824

http://www.ebay.com/itm/PRECISION-M...ES-BENCH-JEWELER-HOBBY-3-SPEEDS-/381211168328

 

[WAPat]

If you want slow and steady look at an m12. The 3/8 non fuel is slow and works good for me when drilling small holes. And it is cheap!

 

[BOOT]

I bought a Ryobi, I have other tools of theirs I like. A bit heavier than I would have liked but it'll work fine and I can control the speed easy enough, still some wobble tho like my 18v.

Thx for the replies

 

[BOOT]

Worked Perfect!

Another tip I got from watching a Finnegan's Garage vid ,was to use the drill to sharpen the spring loaded punch tip evenly on the grinding wheel(he did it for his tungsten tig tips).