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jeff(at)westcottpress.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:29 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I've just burned out my second one. Any suggestions?



Jeff Carpenter

40304

Priming my wheel pants

flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:44 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

Yeah.  Buy a good quality one .... major brand name.  Drill pilot 

holes.  Use Boelube on screws going into nutplates.  Don't let it bog 

down .... locked-rotor current is really high.

Linn



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 I've just burned out my second one. Any suggestions?



 Jeff Carpenter

 40304

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robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 9:59 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I purchased these based on an RV-List recommendation and have been very happy with the pair. I have not used the impact driver much as I have another impact driver but the drill has been really nice to use and the units are smaller/lighter than a standard drill drivers so you fatigue less when working long hours.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045JK3GI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00



Robin

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jeff(at)westcottpress.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:04 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I guess I should qualify that... I'm looking for a make/model suggestion. An employee of mine burned the last one out trying to get a fat deck screw out of an old wall stud.

I haven't been happy with what I've had so far. The most recent, a Black and Decker, had a poorly located reverse switch that always got bumped at just the wrong time.

On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:43 AM, Linn wrote:

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 Yeah.  Buy a good quality one .... major brand name.  Drill pilot holes.  Use Boelube on screws going into nutplates.  Don't let it bog down .... locked-rotor current is really high.

 Linn

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flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 10:29 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I had to go out to the shop and check .....

All of the ones I use most are B&D ..... I have the 3.6V versapak screw 

driver and two drills, one 18V and one 24V.  I also have a 1/2" corded 

Makita hammer/drill that I use for heavier work.  I wouldn't buy a 

screwdriver that didn't have a replaceable battery.  The battery drills 

far outlast their battery packs.

Linn

On 10/29/2012 2:04 PM, Jeff Carpenter wrote:

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 I guess I should qualify that... I'm looking for a make/model suggestion. An employee of mine burned the last one out trying to get a fat deck screw out of an old wall stud.

 I haven't been happy with what I've had so far. The most recent, a Black and Decker, had a poorly located reverse switch that always got bumped at just the wrong time.

 On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:43 AM, Linn wrote:

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> Yeah.  Buy a good quality one .... major brand name.  Drill pilot holes.  Use Boelube on screws going into nutplates.  Don't let it bog down .... locked-rotor current is really high.

> Linn

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rv10pro(at)gmail.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 11:33 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

One of the best power tools I have ever purchased was a Black & Decker 1/4" drive ratchet   It is Lithium Ion powered and holds a wonderful charge.  If they just make an Apex driver that is similar construction, you could use all of the 1/4" hex bits now created.  The cheapest bit set is the HF drill bit kit which fits right in the 1/4 drive hex. 



John Cox



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rv10flyer(at)live.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 12:48 pm Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

Very nice indeed!

On the price side exteme, I paid $15.99 at lowes for a kobalt 12v drill and it has lasted 2 years of plenum, cowl on and off work

Once I break it I'll look for another one.



On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Robin Marks <robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com> wrote:



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 I purchased these based on an RV-List recommendation and have been very happy with the pair. I have not used the impact driver much as I have another impact driver but the drill has been really nice to use and the units are smaller/lighter than a standard drill drivers so you fatigue less when working long hours.

 

 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045JK3GI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00

 

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n223rv(at)wolflakeairport
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 4:48 pm Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I purchased this one recently and I like it.  It directly takes an apex bit, has very low torque settings, and a light.  Plus it's pretty cheap!  The downside is the light only comes on when the drill is turning (it would be nice if a half pull would turn it on first).  Overall a good value in my opinion.

http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-203233910/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=ryobi&storeId=10051#.UI8iKRK9LCQ



-Mike Kraus

Sent from my iPhone



On Oct 29, 2012, at 4:47 PM, Pascal <rv10flyer(at)live.com (rv10flyer(at)live.com)> wrote:

[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: Pascal <rv10flyer(at)live.com (rv10flyer(at)live.com)>



Very nice indeed!

On the price side exteme, I paid $15.99 at lowes for a kobalt 12v drill and it has lasted 2 years of plenum, cowl on and off work

Once I break it I'll look for another one.



On Oct 29, 2012, at 10:58 AM, Robin Marks <robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com (robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com)> wrote:



[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: Robin Marks <robin(at)painttheweb.com (robin(at)painttheweb.com)>



I purchased these based on an RV-List recommendation and have been very happy with the pair. I have not used the impact driver much as I have another impact driver but the drill has been really nice to use and the units are smaller/lighter than a standard drill drivers so you fatigue less when working long hours.



http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0045JK3GI/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00



Robin

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rv10flyer(at)live.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:33 pm Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

I went to Lowes today and was told that one I bought was on clearance, back 

when I bought it. They are no longer available or sold by Lowes.

There was a black and decker one there but it was more expensive. the best 

one was the dewalt and the Porter cable, as Robin mentioned. Both right 

around 100 range (without the battery)



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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 7:45 pm Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

Sam Butler here in Pecan bought one from Costco,,, cheap and works great.

  From: Pascal <rv10flyer(at)live.com>

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com 

 Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:32 PM

 Subject: Re: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

 --> RV10-List message posted by: "Pascal" <rv10flyer(at)live.com (rv10flyer(at)live.com)>

I went to Lowes today and was told that one I bought was on clearance, back 

when I bought it. They are no longer available or sold by Lowes.

There was a black and decker one there but it was more expensive. the best 

one was the dewalt and the Porter cable, as Robin mentioned. Both right 

around 100 range (without the battery)

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mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Oct 29, 2012 8:50 pm Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

More tools can be better.

I picked up a small lithium one from Costco 6 years ago.  I think it drove every screw on my 10 twice.  It's relatively fast, one speed, no ratchet.  Still use it for disassembly only.

Picked up a small Ryobi with ratchet ( not sure of proper term).  I now use it for all screws unless the faster Costco is at hand for disassembly.  I like the ratchet for a consistent Assembly.

I don't use the little drivers or any electric for drilling.  Air only for me.

Anyway, I just did 12 hours of traveling the past week including some ops around Sandy's perimeter.  The 10 Rocks!

Bill 



Sent from my iPad



On Oct 29, 2012, at 11:44 PM, Don McDonald <building_partner(at)yahoo.com (building_partner(at)yahoo.com)> wrote:



[quote]Sam Butler here in Pecan bought one from Costco,,, cheap and works great.



      

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 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com) 

 Sent: Monday, October 29, 2012 10:32 PM

 Subject: Re: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

  

 

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I went to Lowes today and was told that one I bought was on clearance, back 

when I bought it. They are no longer available or sold by Lowes.

There was a black and decker one there but it was more expensive. the best 

one was the dewalt and the Porter cable, as Robin mentioned. Both right 

around 100 range (without the battery)



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Mauledriver(at)nc.rr.com
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Posted: Tue Oct 30, 2012 11:36 am Post subject: Rechargeable Screwdrivers

From Michael, this is the Ryobi       referenced below:

       

       

       http://www.homedepot.com/h_d1/N-25ecodZ5yc1v/R-203233910/h_d2/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10053&langId=-1&keyword=ryobi&storeId=10051#.UI8iKRK9LCQ

       Yes, it would be nice if the light could be activated before       activating the driver but still nice.

       

       ...but the 9.6 volt advertised on the same page is a waste of       $$$.Â  Not a good screw driver, not enough power for drilling, too       little capacity between charges.

       

       Bill

       

       On 10/30/2012 12:49 AM, Bill Watson wrote:

     

     [quote]       More tools can be better.

       I picked up a small lithium one from Costco 6 years ago. Â I         think it drove every screw on my 10 twice. Â It's relatively         fast, one speed, no ratchet. Â Still use it for disassembly only.

       

       

       Picked up a small Ryobi with ratchet ( not sure of proper         term). Â I now use it for all screws unless the faster Costco is         at hand for disassembly. Â I like the ratchet for a consistent         Assembly.

       

       

       I don't use the little drivers or any electric for drilling.         Â Air only for me.

       

       

       Anyway, I just did 12 hours of traveling the past week         including some ops around Sandy's perimeter. Â The 10 Rocks!

       

       

       BillÂ 

         

       

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