electric screwdriver

[timh5]

I want one for building a PC. what brand/model do you recommend? Low torque for the screws.

[bk94si]

I think I would feel safer not using an electric screwdriver on electronics.

[mpulliam]

Yea, I think I prefer the old style of screwdriver when I work on computers too...

[curlysir]

I want one for building a PC. what brand/model do you recommend? Low torque for the screws.

The best (Not the cheapest) I have found is the Hitachi DB 10L http://www.hitachipowertools.com/ind...?d=2,307&p=680

Lightweight, adjustable Torque, Good battery Life, will also work as a drill on light weight stuff. I use it all the time to work on computers, just use common sense and use it where appropriate.

[Brandito]

The best (Not the cheapest) I have found is the Hitachi DB 10L http://www.hitachipowertools.com/ind...?d=2,307&p=680

Lightweight, adjustable Torque, Good battery Life, will also work as a drill on light weight stuff. I use it all the time to work on computers, just use common sense and use it where appropriate.

that's like using a sledge hammer to build a picture frame!

is the op going to be assembling off the shelf parts or modding? i guess if you're doing modifications something like that would be a good idea.

i have seen some motorized precision screw drivers around. home depot has a husky branded one that looks like it may work.

http://www.homedepot.com/webapp/wcs/...0&marketID=234

10 bucks, not bad, seems to have good ratings. seems like it'd work with other precision bits you might already have as well.

[JustinC939]

I had an electric screwdriver that I got for free with something else that I bought from Lowe's. I thought it was pretty cool until it broke a month later. I never got another.

[mpulliam]

http://www.generaltools.com/-500--Co...er_p_1258.html

I seen this one in a popular mechanics recently.

Edit: Some info..

General's Cordless Power Precision Screwdriver is ideal for ultra-delicate applications such as computer and electronics repair, hobbies and crafts.
The 100+ RPM motor features forward and reverse controls, and the quick-change chuck allows for effortless swapping between 1/8" Slotted, Phillips and Torx bits.
An ergonomic handle design provides multiple grip positions to accommodate a variety of working situations.

• Cordless Precision Screwdriver
• 10+ hours of power
• 100+ RPM motor with forward and reverse controls
• Super-torque drive
• Quick-change chuck
• Ergonomic design allows for various comfortable grips
• Precision bit assortment (1/8” drive)
• Phillips:
#1, #0
• Slotted:
1/16”, 1/8”
• Torx:
T5, T6

Applications:
• Electronics repair
• Computer & printer repair
• Office equipment repair
• Small appliances repair
• Hobbies
• Model building
• Watch & jewelry repair

[Mjölnir]

I had a look into these a while back. The biggest issue IMO is that most small battery powered screwdrivers most often don't have variable speed and/or torque settings. I prefer variable speed on delicate tasks. Too easy to accidentally leave a driver on the wrong torque setting and strip threads without it.

The best (Not the cheapest) I have found is the Hitachi DB 10L http://www.hitachipowertools.com/ind...?d=2,307&p=680

Lightweight, adjustable Torque, Good battery Life, will also work as a drill on light weight stuff. I use it all the time to work on computers, just use common sense and use it where appropriate.

A sensible option (IMO the best suggestion so far) - goes right down to 1nM (~9 in/lb) of torque and has variable speed trigger. Definitely better than most of the drivers that I've seen people use or recommend. The Makita FD01W (aka DF030DWE) and Bosch Blue PS20-2A are essentially the same. Another interesting one is the Bosch Blue PS10-2A. But they're all quite heavy for this pupose...

Bosch, Makita, Hitachi and a few other manufacturers also put out ~3.6V-4V drivers. Much lighter but they tend to lack variable speed. Dremel did have the Dremel Driver, but they've since discontinued it.

that's like using a sledge hammer to build a picture frame!

Nope. Note that the torque rating is a maximum only and also listed as in/lb, not ft/lb. Nowhere near as powerful as the 14V and 18V drills/drivers you'd be used to seeing.

Anyway, this is my preference: Stanley Cushion Grip 2pt x 150mm Phillips. Excellent tips.

[no2guncntrl]

This wins

[Mjölnir]

This wins

Agreeed! LOL I totally missed the point when I first read this thread. Saw the pic and thought "what the...?"

[kbohip]

FYI, the General screwdriver that mpulliam talked about in his post is on sale for half off ($9.98) at Lowes right now.

http://www.lowes.com/webapp/wcs/stor...ewdriver%20500

[Eldest_One]

This what I use works like a charm.

http://www.google.com/products/catal...ed=0CF4Q8wIwAg