Powered Screwdriver

Heighway61

I'm no diyer, far from it. Have houseload of flat-pack furniture on the way and figured I'd get a powered screwdriver.

This one is coming into Aldi. The picture doesn't show any standard flat-head and Philips bits but I presume it has them.

https://www.aldi.ie/ferrex-3-6v-pivot-handle-screwdriver/p/704196401102800

Any other recommendations?

Supercell

Heighway61 wrote: »

I'm no diyer, far from it. Have houseload of flat-pack furniture on the way and figured I'd get a powered screwdriver.

This one is coming into Aldi. The picture doesn't show any standard flat-head and Philips bits but I presume it has them.

https://www.aldi.ie/ferrex-3-6v-pivot-handle-screwdriver/p/704196401102800

Any other recommendations?

Top row has the Philips head bottom has flat head
Power screwdrivers are a lifesaver for flat pack furniture. I have a Lidl one for years that doubles up as a drill which is grand for small plasterboard holes for hanging pictures and the like.

CoBo55

It looks very puny to tackle flat pack. I bought the Lidl impact screwdriver it's a humdinger, not cheap as you need to buy the batteries and charger separately but I love it.

Zarco

Supercell wrote: »

Top row has the Philips head bottom has flat head
Power screwdrivers are a lifesaver for flat pack furniture. I have a Lidl one for years that doubles up as a drill which is grand for small plasterboard holes for hanging pictures and the like.

Would it get the job done though on its own

Would have thought 10/12 volt?

LollipopJimmy

CoBo55 wrote: »

It looks very puny to tackle flat pack. I bought the Lidl impact screwdriver it's a humdinger, not cheap as you need to buy the batteries and charger separately but I love it.

Unless the flat pack is made from concrete the one in the op will be perfectly fine

CoBo55

LollipopJimmy wrote: »

Unless the flat pack is made from concrete the one in the op will be perfectly fine

Until the battery runs flat and he has to wait ages to recharge it. He said he's expecting to assemble a lot of furniture, some of those threads on flat pack can be surprisingly tight in the threads and wouldn't be long flattening the battery. I think it would drive you crazy for anything but the smallest of jobs.

Zarco

CoBo55 wrote: »

Until the battery runs flat and he has to wait ages to recharge it. He said he's expecting to assemble a lot of furniture, some of those threads on flat pack can be surprisingly tight in the threads and wouldn't be long flattening the battery. I think it would drive you crazy for anything but the smallest of jobs.

I had one once , I would.nearly describe them as a toy screwdriver

Now I'm used to working with heavy duty equipment

Tabby McTat

Heighway61 wrote: »

I'm no diyer, far from it. Have houseload of flat-pack furniture on the way and figured I'd get a powered screwdriver.

This one is coming into Aldi. The picture doesn't show any standard flat-head and Philips bits but I presume it has them.

https://www.aldi.ie/ferrex-3-6v-pivot-handle-screwdriver/p/704196401102800

Any other recommendations?

I got a Bosch one thrown in by DID when buying a load of appliances 5 years ago. I laughed at the time...little did I know how useful it would become. It's very handy for all but heavy duty jobs. A life saver for Ikea and other flat pack furniture. I've lost a few of the heads so would consider picking this up in Aldi.

1874

I wouldn't waste your time or money,
I have a virtually identical version from Lidl, had it for years, the only use it serves is if I cant get one of my battery powered drills (dewalt or macAllister)
into the space available, and it is virtually useless, you'd be better off buying screwdrivers tbh.
I have considered getting a good quality powered screw driver, not urgent and have loads of tools, but if I see one on offer, I'd pick up a dewalt.

Wheety

I have this one and the battery is great. I have used it for Ikea flatpack and it's perfect. Only thing is it doesn't have variable speed though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073533SJX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#

15% off that if you tick the box too.

Zarco

Wheety wrote: »

I have this one and the battery is great. I have used it for Ikea flatpack and it's perfect. Only thing is it doesn't have variable speed though.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B073533SJX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1#

15% off that if you tick the box too.

Might get that £17 it'll do for something

Heighway61

Is variable speed a feature worth having?

CoBo55

Heighway61 wrote: »

Is variable speed a feature worth having?

Definitely, it's useless without it. Just used my Lidl one again today to remove legs from a sofa that wouldn't fit through the door, 8 long wood screws zapped out in a flash:D:D