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Wasn't sure where to ask- shop and tools, or r/c.

Going to be switching up a bunch of things on my and my son's crawler. Lots of screws. There a decent smaller, low powered drill that would work? Nothing that will strip out the plastic, but faster than doing all however-many-there-are screws by hand.

edit: I guess "electric screwdriver" is the actual thing I'm looking for.
 
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I had a little snap-on 1/4 drive 15+ years ago that would fit the bill. Not enough torque to strip anything but perfect for screws in plastic. I think I gave it away 5 years ago, you could probably find something like it for next to nothing.

The screwdriver thing is what you want though.
 
AK_F250 said:
I had a little snap-on 1/4 drive 15+ years ago that would fit the bill. Not enough torque to strip anything but perfect for screws in plastic. I think I gave it away 5 years ago, you could probably find something like it for next to nothing.

The screwdriver thing is what you want though.
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There's a 4V one from Milwaukee for something like $150. Not really looking for something that expensive.
 
I use 1/4" hex impacts for shit like this all the time. M18 is my tool of choice. M12 would also do just fine. You can set the torque setting on the M18 with a little button at the bottom. On setting one it won't strip anything out in my experience.
 
There's a Dewalt one that looks good. Not cheap though.

DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 2 Batteries, Electric (DCF680N2)

Don't want a pistol grip style.

Milwaukee stuff is just a bit expensive for how much this thing is going to actually be used.
 
woods said:
There's a Dewalt one that looks good. Not cheap though.

DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 2 Batteries, Electric (DCF680N2)

Don't want a pistol grip style.

Milwaukee stuff is just a bit expensive for how much this thing is going to actually be used.
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www.harborfreight.com

4V Cordless 1/4 in. Screwdriver with Integrated Flashlight Kit with 4 Insert Bits and Wall Charger

Amazing deals on this 4V 1/4In Cordless Screwdriver Kit at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
www.harborfreight.com www.harborfreight.com

Is that so hard? :flipoff2:
 
Just use any ol' drill with the clutch on setting 1...most of my Dewalts short of the big hammer drill, will clutch out REALLY early on the low settings.
 
crispins said:
my M12 would fit the bill.

I would think you could find a used one on ebay for cheap
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Coworker has one of those that he uses for electrical panel work all the time and it works great, you can set your torque setting and it will run up to that and then stop.

Otherwise for little stuff something like the harbor freight one should work fine.

Aaron Z
 
Dewalt 8v gyro is the tits. I have 2 of them, perfect for basic work. If I'm going a bunch of outlets, data drops, etc its very handy

With the twist to go its very easy to control speed, easier than a trigger. Plus if you feel something not right you can instantly back off without hitting a button.
 
crispins said:
my M12 would fit the bill.

I would think you could find a used one on ebay for cheap
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This^
You’ll use it more than you think, then you’ll be grabbing it all the time. I’ve been using mine at work constantly since I bought it 7 or 8 years ago.
 
woods said:
There's a Dewalt one that looks good. Not cheap though.

DEWALT 8V MAX Cordless Screwdriver Kit, Gyroscopic, 2 Batteries, Electric (DCF680N2)

Don't want a pistol grip style.

Milwaukee stuff is just a bit expensive for how much this thing is going to actually be used.
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That fucker is weird to use, really weird.
It has a gyro built in and detects which way your wrist spins to engage the correct direction.

My mother in law got one for a post divorce house warming gift and i almost chucked it because the trigger literally does not turn the bit...
 
I just got the HF one. works fine. was like, $8. :laughing:

edit: $20
 
kf4zht said:
Dewalt 8v gyro is the tits. I have 2 of them, perfect for basic work. If I'm going a bunch of outlets, data drops, etc its very handy

With the twist to go its very easy to control speed, easier than a trigger. Plus if you feel something not right you can instantly back off without hitting a button.
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After using it exclusively to change all her light fixtures I will say it works pretty well as a powered screwdriver.
 
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kf4zht said:
Dewalt 8v gyro is the tits. I have 2 of them, perfect for basic work. If I'm going a bunch of outlets, data drops, etc its very handy

With the twist to go its very easy to control speed, easier than a trigger. Plus if you feel something not right you can instantly back off without hitting a button.
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Agree, I bought one when I wired my house for this exact purpose. It takes awhile to get used to, but the battery lasts forever and once you get the hang of no trigger, it's great
 
I use the Makita 18v DTD 172Z impact driver for fine stuff a lot.

Works great, fast and the lowest torque setting out of 4 is pretty weak. Good control.
 
gbiddlec said:
Agree, I bought one when I wired my house for this exact purpose. It takes awhile to get used to, but the battery lasts forever and once you get the hang of no trigger, it's great
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I prefer the trigger. WIth those small screws there isnt much between starting to bind and stripping. Once you feel it you can reverse or let off quick and its more natural than a variable trigger.
 
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