If you find you need a bit more torque, the Milwaukee M12 ( available at Home Depot), is our most versatile pick, capable of completing tasks that you might otherwise see you reach for a cordless power drill. In works just as well, high speed but doesn't over torque, many of the screws I drive are 4-6mm range. The screwdriver handle can be adjusted to either pistol-grip or inline-grip configurations, so you can choose the one that works best for your needs: go inline if you are working in a tight spot, or pistol if you need a more secure grip. Sometimes, I was surprised by how much force the screwdriver provided: If I had been doing something a bit delicate, like working with brittle plastic, I would have over-torqued and caused damage. Performance, quality and durability that are in line with a conventional brushless (BL type), with improved maintainability.

It has 21 clutch settings for torque up to a whopping 265 inch-pounds, and it has two-speed settings: low is 0 to 350 rpm, and high is 0 to 1,300 rpm, making this a faster and more powerful cordless screwdriver than most others. While I liked the SD-4C’s pebbled rubber grip, the tool itself feels hollow and of questionable build quality.For example, if the material you’re looking to secure into place is fragile, lowering the screwdriver’s torque will reduce the power of the electric motor.

The screwdriver’s two-finger trigger allows for different grip positions and accommodates a wider variety of hand sizes than the other tools featured in this guide This, combined with its soft rubber handle, makes this light-duty electric screwdriver comfortable to use for long periods of time. These differences did add up to myself as the vessel is a lot lighter and fit better both in my hand and in my pouch. The tool comes with a set of nine bits in common Philips, slotted, Torx, and square sizes, but you could use other 1/4-inch-shank bits if desired.However, these drills are usually heavier than electric screwdrivers and can be harder to maneuver into tight spots. The average DIYer carrying out tasks around the home, such as assembling furniture, tightening loose screws on doors or cabinets, or hanging artwork or holiday lights, doesn’t need an electric screwdriver with the utmost in power. Electric powered so it does not suffer the same torque variation that occur due to changes in air pressure, and the torque accuracy is far better than that of general air screwdrivers.

For the DeWalt, the direction and amount of torque are determined by your initial movement of the screwdriver. Finally, as with the GO-01, HSES-01’s motor is engaged by applying downward/ forward pressure (depending on which orientation you’re working in,) to the screwdriver. I do think it is a middle step tool between using your normal screwdriver and a 12v drill which I usually use.The new type, Suction BLFR, is easy to maintain and ideal for tightening deep holes with little shaking of the bit. That said, to finish the job, I needed a different screwdriver with a smaller physical profile—the Milwaukee M12 was too tall to fit in the space I was working in.

With most ironworks at the time producing agricultural implements such as spades and hoes, the young company put in place a mass production system specialised for the manufacture of screwdrivers for industrial applications and began supplying its products to the market. Our top pick, the DEWALT DCF680N2, has gyroscopic control, meaning it speeds up with the movements of your hand.For example, a set of hex bits can make assembling furniture significantly easier compared to using a hex key.