Worx tools?
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PCMusicGuy
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I have the Worx screwdriver that looks like a revolver pistol. It hasn't had any problems in the 3 years I've had it, but it is for light duty work so that's not too surprising. I think it is built well, not $40 well, but $25 well all day long.
Superbec
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I have the same pistol worx with the bits barrel, changed ph2 with wera bits, originals were bad, mine is 1 yo , holds up very well .
I got it for 20-30$ , I would pay 40 for it
I got it for 20-30$ , I would pay 40 for it
i had a 1/4 drive spinner handle with a female end in the top to put a ratchet in. its a pretty nice feeling part. also a nice cushion gripped 3/8 rathet. fine tooth. looks like it would hold up like any other taiwan part. both items have since been sold. i used them a few times. only worx tools ive ever seen
AldeanFan
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My leaf blower is a worx from Canadian tire. I e had it for about 7-8 years and I've been very happy with it. It's not comparable to a stihl but for home owner work it's been great and much better than my fathers weedeater brand blower.
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I tend to be skeptical of products that are marketed to those who do not have access to heavy duty or professional equipment, however I did order the Worx leaf pro which basically allows you to replace the collection bag on your leaf blower with an adapter to use a 35 gal ( or larger) trash can. It works great and I went from emptying the bag every few minutes to dumping the collected shredded leaves directly into the leaf bags for pick up. It was probably better than what I would have come up with and seems to be made to withstand the heavy work load. I am pleased with the purchase. I do not know about their other items personally, but this one was a hit for me.
https://www.worx.com/en-US/Switchdriver-20V-Cordless-Drill-Driver-WX176L.aspx
I really don't get this one. Ok it's got two "switchable" chucks for rapid change from drill to driver, but they're quick release 1/4" chucks anyway. So just how hard is it to switch 1/4" bits in a quick change chuck? Probably not all that much harder than rotating those "switchable" heads in and out I would think.
And then you've got the extra weight and extra length and clearance issues of that cobbled on switchable head. I really can't see this as much more than a gimmick to be honest.
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FigureItOut
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My wife likes to do the trimming in the yard with the cordless electric deal they have. I can't stand it, it feels like a toy, but it's got two summers of service behind and still going.
The Aerocart I can vouch for, second-hand. I got my brother's family one for Christmas last year. They live on 25 acres and do some pretty serious gardening, raise chickens and haul lots of firewood. With 6 kids helping out the cart sees a lot of use and abuse, and they love it.
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The Aerocart I can vouch for, second-hand. I got my brother's family one for Christmas last year. They live on 25 acres and do some pretty serious gardening, raise chickens and haul lots of firewood. With 6 kids helping out the cart sees a lot of use and abuse, and they love it.
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This thread needs more pictures. So here is the "switchdriver" that the op refers to. You rotate the head through 180 degrees to switch heads. Sounds like a good idea, but they're only quick release hex "chucks" anyway, so how hard is it to just change bits? Then that plastic strut down the front of the trigger (and the other not in use bit) is bound to get in the way sometimes isn't it?
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Hi there!
I received the Switchdriver for Christmas, and used it a little.
It comes with two lithium batteries, and a junk charger. The paperwork says that you shouldn't leave the batteries on the charger after they're full because it could overcharge them. I didn't think that lithium battery circuitry allowed you to do that, but I won't test it. Other battery tools I've got have chargers that sit on a bench, and you slide batteries into or onto them. On this one, you slide the charger onto the battery.
The switching mechanism is the red trigger. Pull the trigger and rotate the turret. I think the idea is to have the pilot bit on one chuck and the screw driver bit in the other. That's how I tried it, anyway.
They are 1/4" hex collets, and are quick release. They seem okay.
There is a "torque" adjustment on the bottom of the tool and a two-speed switch on top. I tried turning the torque adjustment but didn't notice much.
The big miss with the tool, to me, is that it doesn't have a clutch. So, when driving screws, you can't set the clutch to a specific torque and drive until the clutch slips. My Bosch 3/8" lithium drill has a clutch and it works pretty well. I get pretty consistent drives with it.
The Switchdriver was a gift and I'll probably use it but I'm not yet sure how. I don't keep 1/4" hex shank drill bits around, and it's not my go-to choice for driving fasteners since it's missing the clutch I like in my Bosch.
I received the Switchdriver for Christmas, and used it a little.
It comes with two lithium batteries, and a junk charger. The paperwork says that you shouldn't leave the batteries on the charger after they're full because it could overcharge them. I didn't think that lithium battery circuitry allowed you to do that, but I won't test it. Other battery tools I've got have chargers that sit on a bench, and you slide batteries into or onto them. On this one, you slide the charger onto the battery.
The switching mechanism is the red trigger. Pull the trigger and rotate the turret. I think the idea is to have the pilot bit on one chuck and the screw driver bit in the other. That's how I tried it, anyway.
They are 1/4" hex collets, and are quick release. They seem okay.
There is a "torque" adjustment on the bottom of the tool and a two-speed switch on top. I tried turning the torque adjustment but didn't notice much.
The big miss with the tool, to me, is that it doesn't have a clutch. So, when driving screws, you can't set the clutch to a specific torque and drive until the clutch slips. My Bosch 3/8" lithium drill has a clutch and it works pretty well. I get pretty consistent drives with it.
The Switchdriver was a gift and I'll probably use it but I'm not yet sure how. I don't keep 1/4" hex shank drill bits around, and it's not my go-to choice for driving fasteners since it's missing the clutch I like in my Bosch.
Thanks for the review Jay. Yeah the lack of a clutch is real big drawback for a driver in my opinion. It sounds like if you wanted to go with 1/4" hex stuff you'd be better off just using a regular drill with a quick release adapter.
Seems like a gimmick that they tried to get out for Christmas. For someone who doesn't use this stuff themselves, but is buying a present for a "tool guy", this thing is going to look like the proverbial bee's knees.
