EVERY WOMAN SHOULD OWN ONE
Written: Jan 22 '05 (Updated Jan 23 '05)
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Pros: Simple to use, light weight, handy.
Cons: No complaints at all.
The Bottom Line: Why deal with the stress of using regular screwdrivers when this little gadget is cheap and makes your chore so much easier.
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| 42ENGLISH's Full Review: Black & Decker 3.6-Volt, 3-Position Screwdriver 90... |
When I had moved house twice in one year, I finally got tired of fighting with regular screwdrivers. Although, I am “an accident waiting to happen” when it comes to power tools, this little gadget sure makes life easier. It’s not a drill but it is a versatile little power tool that every woman can use and should own to take care of the little things that count around the house without the hubby having to bring out the big guns.
I bought the BLACK & DECKER 3 POSITION PIVOT DRIVER POWER SCREWDRIVER at Walmart last year for $32.00. Of course, this screwdriver is traditional Black & Decker black and orange in color, is about ten inches long and weighs just under a pound.
THE HANDLE: The handle switches to three different positions; straight, which makes it easy to use in tight situations; 45 degree angle is great for regular use and 90 degree angle is helpful when you just have to put a little power behind it for those tough screws. It has a rubber type grip for easy handling and it’s virtually impossible to slip away from your hand if using correctly.
FORWARD/REVERSE SWITCH: The forward/reverse slide switch is located just above the handle for easy reach in tight situations. Large and easy to slide back and forth.
24-POSITION CLUTCH: The clutch is at the front of the barrel, clearly marking 24 positions which you can click into by rotating it to the desired position. This prevents stripping of screws.
AUTOMATIC SPINDLE LOCK: This screwdriver also features an automatic spindle lock for manual use, which provides better control when starting and finishing screws.
FITTINGS: The purchase included five, heavy-duty, different sized, reversible flathead -phillips fittings.
SPECS: 3.6 VOLT
MIN 180 RPM
TORQUE : 40IN-LB
2 YEAR WARRANTY
I have used this screwdriver for everything from hanging pictures to putting furniture together. The fittings are magnetic and push easily into place. Its light weight was most important to me. At just under a pound it is easy to handle even when having to hold it for prolonged periods. At a straight position, hard to reach places become easy to reach which is important when putting things together. For a small tool it has a lot of power and makes its purpose an easy task. After a year of regular use, it is still running on the same battery charge I bought it with. This battery is rechargeable and took me about an hour to charge when I bought it. I have not had to recharge it since and have used it, I would say, on a monthly basis.
In conclusion, I would recommend this quality tool as an addition to anyone’s household toolbox for simple everyday use at a great price.
Recommended:
Yes
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