Electric Screwdriver - Pistol Shaped

[kach22i]

Electric Screwdriver - Pistol Shaped

Please recommend one.

I'm on my 3rd one, cannot get them to last more than a year. Then again what can you expect for $10-$15?

Maybe I demand too much of them and should switch to the lightest compact drill I can find. Opinions are welcomed.

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[porsche4life]

A little overkill, but get one of the 18v Makita impacts.... They are even your colors, Zebra!

[kach22i]

Originally Posted by porsche4life

A little overkill, but get one of the 18v Makita impacts.... They are even your colors, Zebra!

Too big.

Looks like not long ago Dremel made a nice one, but it is no longer available.

[vash]

i have a black and decker one that wont give up.

[masraum]

Black and decker used to make one that was straight, not pistol shaped. I had two and they lasted many years, but then they replaced them with the models that will bend into aistol shape. I tried one. It was crap compared to the old one. Now I just use a cordless Makita drill.

[vash]

my black and decker one is pistol shaped. i love it for taking dashboard parts off.

[Bamberg96]

Bosch makes a nice one.
I have used several of these at work for the last couple of years. I just bought one at Lowes for about $77 including 2 batteries and the charger
Shop Bosch 12-Volt 1/4" Cordless Litheon Pocket Driver with Case at Lowes.com

[Geronimo '74]

I believe the dremels are still available over here. Need to check to make sure.
If it is and you need one, it can be arranged.

[70SATMan]

Milwalkee makes a nice one that is straight but, has a central pivot if you want.

Used one for years in my site work. We also use them extensively in house for manufacturing.

[Eric Coffey]

Snap-On makes (brands/warranties) a great one.

[look 171]

[QUOTE=70SATMan;5809065]Milwalkee makes a nice one that is straight but, has a central pivot if you want.

Used one for years in my site work. We also use them extensively in house for manufacturing.[/QUOTE

I love that little tool. ONly thing is, the battery die out too often and they are not cheap. It sits most of the time, I am thinking this is why it die so often. I don't mean not charge.

[look 171]

Any of the Mikita, Bosch, or Milwaukee little li ion drills are awsome. That pretty much all we us in our cabinet shop.

[Scott R]

Originally Posted by Eric Coffey

Snap-On makes (brands/warranties) a great one.

+1 for this. The battery gets soft on mine every few years and I just swap it out for free when the snap on guy comes around.

[kach22i]

I've looked at the 2lb Bosch Lithium-Ion Battery drivers/drills/impacts at Lowes, and although they are more than I was originally looking for they are also good candidates to replace my slowly dying (18 year old) 18v Makita cordless drill.

I know Home Depot carries some other brands, and I think most of the brands are coming out with new stuff pretty soon, at least Bosch is expected to. That $99 Bosch unit recently selling for $77 is all sold out, a new model is on it's way.

I e-mailed Dremel to see if they have plans on bring back the Duo to the USA but have not heard from them yet.

[masraum]

This thread sparked my curiousity. I looked around especially at the Milwaukee 12V Li-Ion stuff.

HD is apparently blowing this 3 piece kit out at $149 if they still have any. My local HD didn't have any. They are now selling it as a 2 pc kit for 149. (apparently the 3pc was a limited time promotional thing). Each of the 3 pieces individually are normally $149. Right now, 2 of the 3 are on sale for $99 each, or you can get the 2 piece for $149. The third pc that was included in the promotial kit is $149.

Because the chick remembered having the 3 piece kit for sale at $199, she sold me the clearance $149 2pc kit plus the $149 third part individually for $199. She knocked $99 off of the price of the third part.

So, I got the screwdriver, Hackzall, and Drill Driver all for $199. Because I bought them separately, that also means that I've got 4 batteries and 2 chargers.

Here are several places online that are still advertising the 3 pc kit for $200
(MLW249022P) M12 3 Piece Screwdriver, Hackzall and Drill Driver Combo Kit # 2490-22P: Compare Prices, View Price History and Read Reviews at NexTag

(MLW249022P) M12 3 Piece Screwdriver, Hackzall and Drill Driver Combo Kit # 2490-22P
Features and Benefits: M12 1/4" Hex Screwdriver delivers 175 in-lbs of torque with a 15 position clutch and 0-500 RPM for fast driving M12 Hackzall Reciprocating Saw delivers 0-3000 SPM at only 2.6 lbs and 11" for quick cutting in tight spaces M12 3/8" Drill Driver delivers 275 in-lbs of torque and 2-Speed (0-1,500/0-400); All Metal Gear Box--up to 35% faster drilling / fastening and Milwaukee durability Built In fuel gauge Built-In LED Light illuminates work surface The 2490-22P M12 cordless 3-tool combo kit includes the Screwdriver (2401-20), Hackzall Recip Saw (2420-20) & 3/8" Drill Driver (2410-20). The innovative M12 cordless system is designed to deliver the power and torque required for professional applications, in a size that reaches the tightest and toughest places. Powered by LITHIUM-ION, the M12 cordless system offers unmatched power, speed, and tool belt portability.

I've used both the screwdriver and the drill/driver tonight. Both are very torquey and seem to work very well. Based on my limited experience, and the reputation of Milwaukee tools, I'd highly recommend either getting the 2pc kit for $149 or the 3 pc kit for $200 (unless you can find it at an HD for $149!)

I guess the 2 pc kit is a 2490-22, and the 3 pc kit is the 2490-22P.

[kach22i]

Thanks for the heads up on the sale.

I'm holding off on buying anything right away.

My camera just died and I have to replace it. The camera is a tool I use just about every day, and need not want one.

EDIT: Dremel did get back to me, they said the demand from the retailers via their customers in the USA to support the Duo/pistol screwdriver is not there. Why they don't sell it on-line when they still offer it in Europe and in Australia is unknown to me.