Hi there
I'm now looking for a new codless, and specifically want a light weight one, not a 2-3kg job. Presumably this will mean low voltage... is there anything available that isnt total junk? I realise the capabilities of a 3 - 6v tool are going to be limited, but this is whats needed this time.
thanks for any ideas!
NT
Cordless What?
-- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite
You've neglected to mention something.
Feckin' eejit.
Si
All 3-6V tools are pretty much codless. If you want something suitable for doing more than the lightest screwdriving or drilling (say 1/2" screws into chipboard or 6mm holes into wood) then you'll need something with more cod.
What do you intend to do with it? Where?
In many cases, you get significantly more bang for buck, using the smallest and lightest variable speed mains drill.
IIRC, from homebase, I got a quite reasonable variable speed mains drill, which works for screwdriving, and drilling, as well as 3 years warranty cover for 3 years.
It works quite well.
Of course, you need to add to this the costs of extension flexes, but I don't find this a huge problem.
Clip the extension flex end to your belt, and plug the drill in there, or clamp it to the end of a ladder/...
How would you know he's not after a white thing that buzzes?
-- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite
Or indeed
Assuming you mean a drill driver the 'best on test' in a recent woodworking magazine was the Ryobi 4.8v Pistol Grip Screwdriver - CSD480CL. You can buy the identical item in B&Q branded as Performance Pro for about £15.
I bought one a while ago and am well pleased with it, surprisingly powerful for its size.
Dave
Included as Standard:
3/5hr charger, 16 screwdriver bits,7 extension bits,7 drill bits ,carry case.Features:
Automatic Spindle Lock
12 Torque Settings Reverse action For Screwdriving Rubber handle Grip
Codpiece if you check the spelling. ;-)
I smell something fishy!
sponix
Ah in that case he must mean one of these, runs on 3 volt
You are in the right plaice.
Have a look at the Festool C12 if you want something with an excellent power and control for the weight.
If you want something in the small handhelds, then the Metabo products are the best I've found so far.
Thanks everyone. Now my brain's in gear, yes its a codless screwdriver I'm after. The Ryobi 4.8v looks just the job, thanks.
I expect the pppro is likely to be an agressively cost cut version with plasticine gears and coin cells, so I'm more tempted by the Ryobi. I've never bought pppro, I took a momentary, out of curiosity only, look at their mitre saw, and omg. Since then I've been a bit PPprejudiced. That thing made the rough cheap kinzo look like a masterpiece of engineering.
The Festool is way above the budget on this one, =A3327 is not screwdriver money in my small existence.
Thanks!
NT
Cod. We did all these last week....
I know, but it becomes a halibut.
Play another tuna.
Cobblers! It's exactly the same, just sold through a more efficient distribution channel at a lower margin.
It would cost the manufacturer far more to change the gears/cells than they would ever save in components. Components & labour cost relative peanuts, shipping & distribution make up most of the cost.
Go & buy the B&Q jobby with it's 3 year warranty, no quibble, "I'm on minimum wage don't shout at me, have a new one", not the identical Ryobi with it's 1 year warranty from somewhere or other.
Dave .
Pike it in will you.
-- Sir Benjamin Middlethwaite
Don't jump off yer perch
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