corded Screw Driver

[xli1]

I plan to build a deck in the back yard. There will be a lot of long screws to drive. My roybi 18V cordless drill won't be able to handle all the work, it will have to be charged quickly. I am wondering if anyone can recommend a corded screw driver that is reasonablely priced. Thanks!

[cwsmith]

They're pretty rare I think, but I have a Ryobi D45C "Clutch Driver" that I bought almost four years ago. I love the thing and it's performed great. I believe at the time it was like $40, which is much cheaper than any cordless driver and you don't have to worry about keeping those batteries charged.

Here's a link to the current version:

http://www.ryobitools.com/powertools/tool/d45ck/

I hope this helps,

CWS

[xli1]

They're pretty rare I think, but I have a Ryobi D45C "Clutch Driver" that I bought almost four years ago. I love the thing and it's performed great. I believe at the time it was like $40, which is much cheaper than any cordless driver and you don't have to worry about keeping those batteries charged.

Here's a link to the current version:

http://www.ryobitools.com/powertools/tool/d45ck/

I hope this helps,

CWS

I checked homedepot.com, they don't have it online. I will check the local store tomorrow. I did find several of corded screw driver online from homedepot, never saw that before, worry about their high speed, up to 4000rpm, do they have any kind of adjustment on speed and torque?

[TheRic]

I would strongly suggest getting an impact driver!!! The impact driver strong point is driving screws, long screws, without stripping the heads. I would also suggest getting one with a quick charge, it's one thing to have to wait 30 minutes for a recharge, it's another things to have to wait 8 hours.

I have the Ridgid 18V Impact Driver. I love it!!! Ridgid has a Limited Lifetime Warranty on it, it even covers the batteries!! The charger with charge a battery in 30 minutes.

[steve-u]

Defintely agree about an impact driver. If your Ryobi uses the same battery/charger as their impact driver you may want to take a look at it for like $69 and also get another battery as Ryobi batteries are very reasonably priced. Once you try an impact driver you will love it for what you want to do.

Steve

http://www.homedepot.com/prel80/HDUS...4+3966&pos=n24

[thestinker]

Ryobi impact

I second the impact driver!! I have the ryobi and it works very well. Especialy when you figure in the 69.00 price with an extra batery or 2 and you have the deck problem conqured with no PITA cords!!!

[Thom2]

Another vote for the impact, it just doesn't get much better than that.

[xli1]

Actually I am tired of battery powered tools, that is why I want to go corded screw driver. Is there any kind of impact driver use 110V AC I can buy?

[Thom2]

If you're **** bent on a corded model, then I'd take a serious look at the screw guns that they use for drywall and such, they're much slower than a drill with huge amounts of torque. DeWalt has an excellent model in the pricier range, and I think HF even offers something on the very low end of the scale.

If you already have the Ryobi batteries tho', I STRONGLY recommend at least trying out the impact. You'll have 30 days to return it if you don't like it. When you add a socket adapter to it, it really opens up the possibilities. I really do think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

[xli1]

If you're **** bent on a corded model, then I'd take a serious look at the screw guns that they use for drywall and such, they're much slower than a drill with huge amounts of torque. DeWalt has an excellent model in the pricier range, and I think HF even offers something on the very low end of the scale.

If you already have the Ryobi batteries tho', I STRONGLY recommend at least trying out the impact. You'll have 30 days to return it if you don't like it. When you add a socket adapter to it, it really opens up the possibilities. I really do think you'll be pleasantly surprised.

But those dewalt and other brand screw guns actually have the same or even higher RPM than most drills, that's what make me confused. I do have two Ryobi 18V batteries, one is dying, it seems the battery life is kind of short, if I buy a AC power screw driver, I don't have to worry about battery anymore.

[TheRic]

A Impact Driver is not like a regular drill. Some people mistaken a hammer drill to do the same, WRONG!! I do not know of an impact drill that is corded. You could get an impact wrench that is corded (or air), then put an adapter for screws on it.

Myself (and others) did not realize the difference in an impact driver over a regular drill until we used one. If you have never used one at least borrow one from someone to give it a try on this project.

Since you are having trouble with one of your batteries, maybe a new one is in order. OR you could do what I did, I got fed up with the batteries dieing, so I got a Ridgid, the batteries come with a lifetime warranty. I have not had to test it yet, but I hope I don't have to buy another tool battery again!!

[lrr]

I bought a Ryobi drywall screwgun a few years ago. It is corded, and I got it for 1/2 price, which I think was ~ $35 or so. My only complaint is that the depth adjuster is a little finicky to adjust, and so sometimes it drives drywall screws to the depth level I set, and sometimes it does not. (If you have not used a screwgun, it does not have a clutch with torque settings, like most cordless drills. It has an adjuster than disengages the "chuck" at different depths, so you literally quit spinning the screw when the depth setting is reached. Great for drywall, and I would think it would be great for driving deck screws.)

Since you are set on getting a corded screwgun, I'd go the DeWalt route, which I know will perform better. And there may be other brands, I just remember looking at the DeWalt before I was lured to the Ryobi based on price. (Last time I make that mistake.)

I am not a big fan of Ryobi hand tools. I own a BT3100, and think it is a pretty decent saw, but the Ryobi cordless drill I had ran thru batteries very fast. This screwgun is OK, but not great.

[LCHIEN]

xli, you should really consider the impact driver. Get a nice one with two batteries and quick charge.
Try it on the job and if you don't like it, take it back. But I think you'll be pleasntly surprised.

[Deadhead]

Wow! All these recommendations for an impact driver make me want to go out and get one! Even though I don't have a need for one......hmmm....or DO I?

With Lowe's running a 15% power tools sale for the next week, now is a good chance to try one out. And like others have said, if you don't like it, take it back. But with this many testimonials, my bet is you'll keep it.

[xli1]

Can't imaging so many people recommend impact driver. It must be good. One concern is that: will the battery last longer on impact driver than on screw driver? I think I will give a shot. Thanks for all the advices.