Small cordless driver?
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Small cordless driver?
Living in a very rural area, I have limited places to find what I need. Can someone point me to a site to find a non pistol grip, rechargeable cordless driver. Don't need a lot of oomph but would like a long life per charge. Would consider disposable batteries if necessary.
Thanks folks.
Thanks folks.
Gene
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Home Depot has the following Black & Decker Driver which has a handle that can be either in a pistol grip or straight position with other angles also. It is around $30 and has a NiCad battery. Not sure how long the charge last. These seem to sell quite well. You can also find this at Amazon as well
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... arketID=19
http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/sto ... arketID=19
Ron from Lewisburg, TN
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If you trust reviews, here you go:
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/4217781
I agree with kenbu and the review article that Li-Ion is a major PLUS factor to consider. That's the battery of my choice.
This Black and Deckerisn't in the review but is the one I own, purchased at HD 4 years ago, now sells for $30, and it's great for driving most any screw. Holds it's charge, has adequate power for most applications, and its tiny. I know you said non-pistol grip but unless you have a good reason, try it out in your hand when you go to HD. Try it out. For $30, if you don't like it, return it.
http://www.popularmechanics.com/home/reviews/4217781
I agree with kenbu and the review article that Li-Ion is a major PLUS factor to consider. That's the battery of my choice.
This Black and Deckerisn't in the review but is the one I own, purchased at HD 4 years ago, now sells for $30, and it's great for driving most any screw. Holds it's charge, has adequate power for most applications, and its tiny. I know you said non-pistol grip but unless you have a good reason, try it out in your hand when you go to HD. Try it out. For $30, if you don't like it, return it.
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I have an old Black and Decker that uses 4 AA cell batteries. I use it all the time and the batteries last about 2 or 3 years with my usage.
I throw it in my drawer and grab it when I need it. When the batteries die I simply replace them and I'm good to go. No worry about chargers, battery memory or battery life.
Interestingly I have two cordless driver/drills, one I keep a driver bit always chucked into it but I usually grab the B&D driver first.
I throw it in my drawer and grab it when I need it. When the batteries die I simply replace them and I'm good to go. No worry about chargers, battery memory or battery life.
Interestingly I have two cordless driver/drills, one I keep a driver bit always chucked into it but I usually grab the B&D driver first.
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