Electric screw driver

[Gobi King]

This was mentioned on a popular utub channel

The little screw driver that could

I used it to mount a scope for my d's creedmoor gas gun.

Can't believe how much time I saved, more time towards hair care

[Gobi King]

https://www.amazon.com/Amazon-Brand-Rechargeable-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B09PFCX8Q1

This one, guess skill makes it

[foakes]

Looks like a good purchase, Shibs!

Although many folks on here think I shouldn't, I use an electric screwdriver for my reel work.  It saves a lot of time and tediousness.

The trick is to know when to use it and when not to, how to start the screw turn, how to adjust the torque, how to adjust the clutch, how to hold the driver effectively, and more.

I always "break" loose the screws manually with no electric power —- then back them out.

Gunsmithing & micro manual screwdrivers with good grips are also used as much or more than electrics —- but for quick production work, the electrics are great.

Some folks are worried about slipping and scratching an expensive sideplate or frame.

Since I don't imbibe —- slippage doesn't happen.

And when I get older and slippage may occur —- that will be the time to figure out if my reel work is history or just slower.

This Wiha Speed e 2 —- is my go to now.

Have used Skil, DeWalt, and Milwaukee.

Skill died right away.  DeWalt battery died within 2 years, and the 7.2 battery was very expensive for a mediocre tool..

Went to the Milwaukee 12V's —- and 16 years later the same original batteries still have a little life left.  Have 4 of these.

This little Wiha is expensive —- but for me, well worth the expense —- it is capable and bulletproof.  Comes with a great assortment of top quality bits, a nice case, 2 batteries, and a charger.  Each battery lasts for about a month of steady reel work —- then I just switch out the battery and recharge the other.

Best, Fred

[Midway Tommy]

I can remove most screws manually quicker than I can switch over from manual breaking loose to electric removal. Same concept goes for tightening & torquing down.

[jurelometer]

I like the small size on that Wiha.

I got the Hitachi (now spun off as Metabo).  It has two speed settings and a wide range adjustable slip clutch. Flips from pistol grip  to inline. 44 in/lb max torque. Used it a ton and am really happy with it.    the clutch is strong enough that you can use it without power to break screws loose or hand torque that final bit.

On sale with a charger and two batteries for ~ $USD 65.
https://www.amazon.com/Metabo-HPT-DB3DL2-Screwdriver-Batteries/dp/B07L78Y72J/

Hitachi made some nice power tools, but never carved out much market share, at least in the USA.  Maybe the spinoff will be more successful.

Turning screws manually still works better for me (especially starting the screw), but electrics are sooo much faster.

-J

[Gobi King]

Yeah  be careful
To fully seat and put lot of pressure before using any  electric driver.


Fyi the skill Amazon costs $25
 

[jurelometer]

Yeah  be careful
To fully seat and put lot of pressure before using any  electric driver.


Fyi the skill Amazon costs $25
 

Once you go Hitachi, you'll never go back.  From the original manufacturer of the Magic Wand.  Coincidence?  I think not  


-J

[oc1]

With the right screwdriver, you can twirl the shaft between thumb and forefinger.  Safer than an electric.

[boon]

I use a Vessel, made in Japan, superb bit of kit. The maximum torque is generally plenty for anything you'll use a screwdriver on for a reel, and if it needs a little bit of extra help to break loose a stubborn screw you can just "bump" it manually.

[steelfish]

I was reluctant to use a cordless screwdriver but some big reels have way too many screws 
and actually read that our Boss Alan said that is better to say the wrist to better things than screw hundreds of tiny screws, well I saw a 4v Skil with low torque so, this might save me from a "human error" on a expensive sideplate
is this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07F2BL1P3/

I got it at half price or so on a "amazon day" special price.

the screw bit set is good quality so, half the value of the screwdriver goes to the screwbit set

[Gfish]

Sounds like a great tool if you do alota professional screwing. Repetitive motion injuries may involve hand/wrist surgery.

[Brewcrafter]

On a whim I did a quick search to see if any screwdrivers used 18650 batteries (since I have a handful of them plus a nice charging station for my flashlights) and apparantly there is no such animal    - john

[steelfish]

On a whim I did a quick search to see if any screwdrivers used 18650 batteries (since I have a handful of them plus a nice charging station for my flashlights) and apparantly there is no such animal    - john

I think I have seen a cheapo small cordless screwdriver that use alkaline batteries on ali-express that can be switched for the ones you have, not really positive on this

[Gobi King]

I was reluctant to use a cordless screwdriver but some big reels have way too many screws 
and actually read that our Boss Alan said that is better to say the wrist to better things than screw hundreds of tiny screws, well I saw a 4v Skil with low torque so, this might save me from a "human error" on a expensive sideplate
is this one

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07F2BL1P3/

I got it at half price or so on a "amazon day" special price.

the screw bit set is good quality so, half the value of the screwdriver goes to the screwbit set

I like it that it has circuit sensor

Ps: I cleaned up your link 

[jtwill98]

On a whim I did a quick search to see if any screwdrivers used 18650 batteries (since I have a handful of them plus a nice charging station for my flashlights) and apparantly there is no such animal 

The Wiha screwdriver Fred mentioned in this thread uses a 18500 battery. The 18650 is the same diameter but 15mm longer in length.

Looks like you're correct, there's not many 18650 battery operated screwdrivers.  I saw one on ebay and one on AliExpress and neither looked good.  I would venture a guess that many 4V and 12V electric screwdrivers use either a 18500 or 18650 batteries with the 12v wired in series.