Cordless Screwdriver recommendation

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  • alpha
    Established Member
    • Dec 2003
    • 352
    • Owensboro, KY, USA.
    #1

    Cordless Screwdriver recommendation

    I have a Craftsman (Black & Decker) 3.6 v VersaPak "pencil type" screwdriver. One of my batteries died. The last time I bought a battery the cost was about as much as a new screwdriver. This one is ok but kind of wimpy. Still, it is awfully handy for all kinds of things when using my 14.4 or 18v cordless drills would be overkill. I've had some of the real cheapies that I have thrown away after the first use. Anyone have a suggestion for a cheap replacement (under $40)?

    Bob
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    • jackellis
      Veteran Member
      • Nov 2003
      • 2638
      • Tahoe City, CA, USA.
      • BT3100
      #2
      Orchard Supply, a local hardware chain (that was owned by Sears for a while) has a nice 3.6v cordless for less than $20. Not necessarily for driving screws into wood but very usable (and very rugged - I've dropped mine twice already). It's likely a generic tool made in China that has the house brand label pasted on so you may be able to find it elsewhere.

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        • LCHIEN
          Super Moderator
          • Dec 2002
          • 21993
          • Katy, TX, USA.
          • BT3000 vintage 1999
          #3
          did you try ebay for versapak batteries... run around $12-20 with shipping...
          Loring in Katy, TX USA
          If your only tool is a hammer, you tend to treat all problems as if they were nails.
          BT3 FAQ - https://www.sawdustzone.org/forum/di...sked-questions

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            • Daryl
              Senior Member
              • May 2004
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              #4
              I got one of these at Lowes, it is kind of light duty for a drill but a pretty good driver. It uses the quick change bits and the handle can be set in several positions including straight out.





              http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?actio...00K&lpage=none
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                • poolhound
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                  • Mar 2006
                  • 3196
                  • Phoenix, AZ
                  • BT3100
                  #5
                  If you are looking for cheap, this skil lithium driver is at my local costco. I couldnt find the link at costco but here is one to just show the tool.

                  http://www.toolsforless.com/product/9692.html

                  Its currently $29 with an instant $10 rebate - net $19. I got one when it was $10 more. It has an electronic clutch which is a bit weired. I just took advantage of the bosch offer on the I-Driver with a free PS20 they are far superior so I took the skil back to costco.

                  If you want cheap the skil fits the bill, if you want good then get the Bosch.
                  Jon

                  Phoenix AZ - It's a dry heat
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