I just bought a Bosch Ixo screwdriver - seriously unimpressed. It's so gutless that I can see why they didn't feel the need for a torque limiter. Is the Ryobi 4.8v any better?
Dave
I just bought a Bosch Ixo screwdriver - seriously unimpressed. It's so gutless that I can see why they didn't feel the need for a torque limiter. Is the Ryobi 4.8v any better?
Dave
Maybe yours is faulty or not taken a full charge yet? I got mine (the original model) as a freebee with a bosch professional drill, so had no great expectations of it. Unexpectedly I found it could drive
6*45mm screws into softwood (most of the time), very useful where no other drive can fit.
Nope/ I tried one at a tool exhibition a little while ago.
The Metabo is respectable in the tiny ones. The DeWalt 7.2v DW920K (but not the DC600) is much better.
B&D have introduced a small light easy to hold 6V Impact Driver that has the same torque as a 12v Makita, 35Nm. B&Q were selling it.
Go for that. Small and powerful On Ebay at £30 plud P&P
Black and Decker KC600H Compact Impact Screwdriver
10 X More Torque (driving power) drives screws flush every timeFeatures: Impact Mechanism prevents stripping of screw heads; easily drives bolts and removes rusty screws Quick Connect Feature for easy bit change High speed for drilling pilot holes Nickelmetalhydride (NiMH) battery technology for longer run time Powerful yet still compact - less hassle than a bulky drill Specification: Voltage 6 V Battery Type NiMH Battery 1.6 Ah Charge time 6-8 h Max Torque 35 Nm No load speed 2100 rpm Beats per Minute 5600 bpm Chuck size 6.35 mm
More pearls of wisdom from the advert reader.
Surely an impact driver would be far more suitable?
Please eff off as you are a worthless troll.
Looks interesting - thanks for the info. I bought the Ryobi a couple of hours ago, if it's no good I'll take it back and try one of these impact jobbies.
Dave
B&Q sell it:
What's the down-side of these impact screwdrivers?
Dave
This B&D is the smallest Impact Driver available at 6v and in physical size. It does not have exchangeable batteries, only the integrated one and 3 hrs charge time. This may put many people off. This model is a small palm of the hand type yet has the same torque, 35Nm, as a 12v Makita drill/driver. It also does not have a chuck and a slip hex collar, for v quick bit changes. A nice peice of kit.
In general Impact Drivers have few down-sides. Some say they are too fierce, spin too much, too crude, etc. There is always a model that counters that. The Panasonic has a drill driver/Impact Driver all in one.
The various pros and cons are discussed here:
The B&D Impact Driver shatters the notion that Impact Drivers can do detailed screwing. Is that on the FAQ?
typo : The B&D Impact Driver shatters the notion that Impact Drivers can't do detailed screw driving. Is that on the FAQ? The FAQ appears to be a collection of old wives tales.
Drivel do you actually own and/or have you used that particular B&D model?
I've used a bosch impact driver regularly for a couple of years and I know that faq is very fair in it's description of impact drivers.
At first I used to think some of the regular posters on here were a bit harsh on you.
Now I think they're justified.
Your unfounded dogma varies wildly from the many experienced individuals expressing well balanced views.
I have used it.
The B&D is a small detailed Impact drill, not for framing. Yet the know-its here say Impact Drivers across the board are only good for lag bolt driving.
They are justified in their lack of knowledge.
I am the most balanced viewed person here.
Thanks John.
To what extent?
You've used that particular model both to drill holes and drive screws in a variety of sizes into a variety of materials?
Or you held it in the shop and watched the chuck whizz round when you squeezed the trigger?
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