Electric Screwdriver

[dibble34]

Hi All

My hands are a bit arthritic so I am looking to get a small electric screwdriver and some hex imperial attachments to go with it. Can anyone recommend anything? Does anyone use one already or is it a really bad idea?

Cheers

Dave

[sparrow.2]

I got one along with the long shaft EDS tips and it has been a real investment.

It needs to have variable speed so that you can set it nice and slow or it will melt the plastic on deeper screw holes and if it has torque settings it really makes working on the car a lot nicer.

Hitachi make a nice one that costs a fair bit but any of the better power tool companies have them.

[dibble34]

Sounds like the way to go then Do you have any links you could post up?

[Richard Lowe]

I can highly recommend a Makita DF010DSE over the Hitachi, much better build quality and it has auto stop on the motor to save wear and tear on the clutch, you get two batteries with it too.

I got mine from http://www.itslondon.co.uk/ on offer for about £65, it's disappeared from their site now and I can't see it anywhere else for less than £130

[dibble34]

Thanks i'll take a look. Needs to be nice and light, maybe the best thing to do is go and have a look at a few

[c0sie]

Is the recommended Hitachi the DB3DL?

[sparrow.2]

Originally Posted by c0sie

Is the recommended Hitachi the DB3DL?

That's the one I had in mind. Not the one I have but a friend of mine is very happy with his.

[stegger]

I use the panasonic EY7410LA2S31. I use it in work but also on my cars and it's been great. Like you dave i have problems with my hands and this has helped A LOT !!! I use the HUDY screwdriver bits which in my view are worth the money.

http://www.sitebox.ltd.uk/product/PA...iver-65mm-hex/

[c0sie]

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...s-screwdrivers

Any opinions on that?

I dont think I can justify £50 on a Hitachi, but the Ryobi seems a decent price

[russmini]

Here you go boys...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...0M8BTEW40S3TX7

I've got the IXO III, Excellent piece of kit, really can't go wrong. And as has been mentioned already, buy the EDS hex bits for it and your laughing.

[dibble34]

Originally Posted by stegger

I use the panasonic EY7410LA2S31. I use it in work but also on my cars and it's been great. Like you dave i have problems with my hands and this has helped A LOT !!! I use the HUDY screwdriver bits which in my view are worth the money.

http://www.sitebox.ltd.uk/product/PA...iver-65mm-hex/

Cheers Stegger, good to know it will help. That one may be a little pricey for me to start with, but at least i know it is worth getting one. Been doing some car work tonight and the hands are suffering

[dibble34]

Originally Posted by russmini

Here you go boys...

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...0M8BTEW40S3TX7

I've got the IXO III, Excellent piece of kit, really can't go wrong. And as has been mentioned already, buy the EDS hex bits for it and your laughing.

That looks perfect. Out of stock at the moment, but will order one when back in. Cheers

[dibble34]

Originally Posted by c0sie

http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/pr...s-screwdrivers

Any opinions on that?

I dont think I can justify £50 on a Hitachi, but the Ryobi seems a decent price

That looks really good as well as it looks like you can vary the torque and the trigger looks comfy for the old fingers . Anyone got an opinion on this or the one russmini suggests?

[stegger]

Originally Posted by dibble34

Cheers Stegger, good to know it will help. That one may be a little pricey for me to start with, but at least i know it is worth getting one. Been doing some car work tonight and the hands are suffering

Got mine through work mate. After a 3 year wait and an occupational health interview and then just bought the tips myself

[russmini]

I got mine from B&Q around this time of year. They always have them at a good price now.

Might not have all the attatchments, mine had an angle one with it (which i've never used and don't actually know where it is, lol), i bought it for RC mainly, so with the EDS bits, i'm Happy.

Try Homebase as well.

[c0sie]

The only problem I can see with Russ' suggestion is that it doesnt have torque settings?

Im going to buy the Ryobi later from Screwfix I think...

Ryobi has a 1.2A battery compared to the 1.5A in the Hiatchi
Ryobi has 12 torque settings were as the Hiatchi has 21
Ryobi only has one battery whereas the Hiatchi from eBay has two
Ryobi takes 3 hours to charge whereas the Hitachi takes 30 minutes.
Both are rated at 5Nm torque
Both take 1/4" bits
Both have variable speed settings

I know the Roybi has slightly lower specs, but I dont race rallycross anymore so only want this for 1/10th scale plastic really.

[Cruise]

Try to get this one:http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
Higher specs more settings lower price

Cruise

[sparrow.2]

Originally Posted by Cruise

Try to get this one:http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-5yc1...atalogId=10053
Higher specs more settings lower price

Cruise

Very surprising post from you! When I saw your name I could have sworn you would be recommending something from Proxxon

[Cruise]

Well I switched to wireless Dremel an proxxon dosn`t do electric cordless drills
Cruise

[Cruise]

Well I switched to wireless Dremel
and proxxon dosn`t do electric cordless drills
Cruise