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I haven’t had a cordless screwdriver for a while, because the old ones I had previously were just not very good.
I know batteries and torque have improved a lot. I need a screwdriver, not a cordless drill with a screwdriver bit, as the drills are often too bulky to get into the areas that I need to put a screw.
I have developed a trigger finger situation on my right hand middle finger and having to use a screw driver is painful, so I want to get a new cordless one.
Brands and places to purchase will be appreciated.
I don’t have any other cordless tools, right now, so no need to match up to a particular brand or battery system.
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I actually picked up a dremel cordless on clearance at Home Despot last week. Loads of torque, automatic (push toward the screw and it engages), and best of all it charges from a micro USB cable. I’m always losing weird chargers so that’s a real selling point. I like it !
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Even the smallest of them look like to me that they could get in the way unless you used long bits in them. Might wanna see how they feel in a store if there’s a dexterity issue also.
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NEW cordless tools are MUCH better than what cordless tools started out as. Do yourself a favor up front. DON'T get just a cordless screwdriver. Get a quality Hammer~Drill~Driver. When my old DeWalt NiCad batteries gave up the ghost, I decided to treat myself to Milwaukee M-18 LiIon tools. That was well over five years ago and, ALL the Milwaukee tools AND batteries are still going strong. Home Depot is currently running a bunch of specials on Milwaukee packages. I know you can get the M-18 tools and I'm pretty sure at least some of the M-12 tool and or kits are on sale as well. Dewalt is still a good name and, I expect you'll find Presidents' Day sales on DeWalt (as well as other quality names like Bosch, Makita, Ryobi etc). One of the beauties of using a cordless tool system is that batteries and chargers can be used across the line of tools. I know some forumites are Harbor Freight fans but, I take care of my tools and, they take care of me so, I don't mind spending extra because I know the quality lasts.
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I can't recommend a cordless screwdriver.
Cordless screwdrivers are great for sitting in a drawer doing nothing. If you actually try to put them to use, they don't tend to last long. The batteries die young from the heat or the motors burn out or the cases crack.
A portable drill with a long bit-extender or flexible drill bit will get you into the same places as a thin cordless screwdriver with more torque and a longer lifespan and more jobs that it can do.
Plus, you should drill starter holes for 8 of 10 jobs you're likely to use a power screwdriver for. A drill is handy for that.
My advice is to stop by your local Lowes or Home Depot to try out a Ryobi 18v cordless drill driver to see if you feel that you can handle the weight and shape of it. (They should have most of the Ryobi stuff on a display-table.) If you're comfortable with the weight, go for the Ryobi drill driver along with a magnetic extender and a flexible bit-extender. (Note that this is a pro tool and the battery may come separately if you don't buy a kit. They do that. It's stupid.)
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I have two older 'folding stick' types, a Milwaukee M4 and a Hitachi DB3DL2.
Both have given excellent service for at least a decade but the old M4
batteries are beginning to fade.
iirc, any of the big box house brands will be made by TTI as are Ryobi,
AEG Power Tools, and the 'non-pro' Milwaukee line.
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I have a Bosch, it’s awesome.
