Best cordless screwdriver
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Depending on the use of the driver, a compact driver is worth considering providing you are not fixing plastic, glass or fragile items, as the driver if not controlled correctly can damage them.
My preference are Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee tools.
But Panasonic and Hitachi, which i have used in the past have been good.
My preference are Makita, Dewalt, Milwaukee tools.
But Panasonic and Hitachi, which i have used in the past have been good.
Is it the twisting motion that causes pain or the force of the torque that you have to apply? I ask because a power driver is still going to apply torque to your wrist. The only thing that won't (appreciably) is an impact driver.
All the cordless screwdrivers I've come across are pretty useless compared to a small drill/driver. Thus I would recommend a 10.8V drill driver or impact driver as applicable.
All the cordless screwdrivers I've come across are pretty useless compared to a small drill/driver. Thus I would recommend a 10.8V drill driver or impact driver as applicable.
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If you're looking at B&Q, battery and charger are sold seperately so add those to the price.
However, ergonomically, an angle driver like that is likely to be harder on your wrist than a conventional pistol grip I would have thought. Plus I wouldn't exactly recommend Mac Allister. Ok for occasional use I suppose.
Tell us more about what you will be doing and how often.
However, ergonomically, an angle driver like that is likely to be harder on your wrist than a conventional pistol grip I would have thought. Plus I wouldn't exactly recommend Mac Allister. Ok for occasional use I suppose.
Tell us more about what you will be doing and how often.
Mac allister , Mac nasty!
C.P.C is doing an offer on the bosch 10.8v combi drill with a 2ah battery code TL1685508 £74+vat.
The difficulty you face is that impact drivers are something of a specialist tool and are usually sold as body only or in a twin pack with a drill. You will also find they take a little bit of getting used to if you've never used one before. My 10.8V stuff is Makita but (blue) Bosch and DeWalt are also good.
All are expensive but you should be able to find the Makita twin pack for under £150 if you shop around.
The cheaper middle ground is a bit sparse but there is an Erbauer set at Screwfix for £100 : http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erp408kit-10-8v-1-3ah-li-ion-twin-pack-drill-impact-driver/30467
Ryobi and Hitachi are also good mid range tools if they have anything suitable.
Given your condition, ergonomics, weight and vibration matter which is a good reason to avoid the cheaper stuff in addition to the quality and performance issues.
All are expensive but you should be able to find the Makita twin pack for under £150 if you shop around.
The cheaper middle ground is a bit sparse but there is an Erbauer set at Screwfix for £100 : http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-erp408kit-10-8v-1-3ah-li-ion-twin-pack-drill-impact-driver/30467
Ryobi and Hitachi are also good mid range tools if they have anything suitable.
Given your condition, ergonomics, weight and vibration matter which is a good reason to avoid the cheaper stuff in addition to the quality and performance issues.
This is a nice kit
http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/... Twin Impact Drill Driver In Aluminium Case
I have it, the little drill is very handy, and the impact driver is very good.
When I priced up either tool with 2x batteries and charger, it was cheaper to go for the kit with a metal case!
http://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/... Twin Impact Drill Driver In Aluminium Case
I have it, the little drill is very handy, and the impact driver is very good.
When I priced up either tool with 2x batteries and charger, it was cheaper to go for the kit with a metal case!
I've got the triple pack version with torch. It's had a lot of use over the last couple of years and been flawless. Highly recommended.
another vote for the bosch blue 10.8v
but not the impact unless you are using large screws say no8x2"[4.5mmx50mm] or larger
you can use it on smaller but is so easy to strip small screws so not the best tool
as said a twin pack with hammer drill [for drilling walls]or just drill driver and impact with the correct bits pozi no 2 impact bits i use wera diamond impact not cheap but will no break on the third screw
but not the impact unless you are using large screws say no8x2"[4.5mmx50mm] or larger
you can use it on smaller but is so easy to strip small screws so not the best tool
as said a twin pack with hammer drill [for drilling walls]or just drill driver and impact with the correct bits pozi no 2 impact bits i use wera diamond impact not cheap but will no break on the third screw
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