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How long have you had it? Any problems so far?
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Thanks as usual for the input guys.... however i have ignored you all and gone for something else! No offence:D.

I would have bought the Wiha speedE as even with that price tag it looks as though within a month or 2 it could have paid for itself. However, amazon has 3 reviews on it and 2 of them are very poor. I believe one of the reviews is by @NDG Elecs . I'd be interested to hear if you ever got your Wiha back NDG, and if so are you happy with it now, any more problems, do you use it lots?

I have gone for cheap and cheerful this time TACKLIFE Electric Screwdriver, 3.6V Screwdriver Drill Set 2000mAh Li-on 3 Flexible Positions and 6 Torque Setting with 31pcs Bonus Bits, Front and Rear Lam in a Storage Box -SDH13DC: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cordless-Screwdriver-Tacklife-Lithium-Ion-Positions/dp/B01N0ZGIG0
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I have it back now yes. Took around 6-8wks to do so though. I use it not daily but a few times a week.. Useful in tight spots. I rarely change the bit on it as by the time you have done I would have finished the job with another driver.
I wouldn't say it was any faster than if you were for instance putting a 3.5mm screw in with both hands (twisting handle with one hand and drivers shaft with the other) - you know the technique!! It is useful as I say in tight spots when it is hard to get your hand(s) in the right place..
TBH it is a bit of a lambo of a tool when a nice BMW would do instead!
I use it more when second fixing rewires.
 
I have it back now yes. Took around 6-8wks to do so though. I use it not daily but a few times a week.. Useful in tight spots. I rarely change the bit on it as by the time you have done I would have finished the job with another driver.
I wouldn't say it was any faster than if you were for instance putting a 3.5mm screw in with both hands (twisting handle with one hand and drivers shaft with the other) - you know the technique!! It is useful as I say in tight spots when it is hard to get your hand(s) in the right place..
TBH it is a bit of a lambo of a tool when a nice BMW would do instead!
I use it more when second fixing rewires.
Thanks for that NDG, good analogy with the cars! :)
What I'll probably do is use the cheapy tacklife one i've bought and then over the next few weeks convince myself that I need the Wiha as well:D
I wonder why we love tools so much. I'm not fussed about clothes, cars, TV's, anything material really, but I do like buying tools. Perhaps books, I do like books as well.
 
I'm sure there was a thread on here recently which heartily endorsed the use of an impact driver for those delicate screws...NOT!

I really like this, though...
 
I'm sure there was a thread on here recently which heartily endorsed the use of an impact driver for those delicate screws...NOT!

I really like this, though...
Looks NICE was it ? or what
 
Sorry, Pete999, I don't have one! i just like the concept of variable speed and gyroscopic control. Indeed, I couldn't find any for sale from the usual outlets last time i looked.
 
gyroscopic?????, pirate you've not yet sussed out how to use your ship's compass. :p:p:p.
 
Sorry, Pete999, I don't have one! i just like the concept of variable speed and gyroscopic control. Indeed, I couldn't find any for sale from the usual outlets last time i looked.
Take a trip to the big O shed or Lidl:innocent:
they sometimes some decent cheap stuff on offer
 
i find the aldi tools are better than lidl's. my workzone sds 18v or 20v, can't rem.) will do most drilling for rawlplugs and at £50 it's not a suicide job if i drop it off a ladder.
 
gyroscopic?????, pirate you've not yet sussed out how to use your ship's compass. :p:p:p.
He aint worked ot howto use a screwdriver yet Tel give the Lad a chance, rush rush all the time chill out Liverpool weren't built in a day, might look like it though sorry mate
 
He aint workek out howto use a screwdriver yet Tel give the Lad a chance, rush rush all the time chill out Liverpool weren't built in a day, might look like it though sorry mate
it's easy enough. the pointy end goes in the screw
 
talking about screwdriver ends. phillips, pozi, torx, i,ve been using the square head ( commonly called robertson) for some time. i'll be laffing from my grave when some of these young sprogs come across them in the future and can't get them out. :p:p:p.
 
Tel, for your information, my ship's autopilot works on a gyroscope! And the yardarm works on the principle that if it ain't sunny, then the sun must be over it, so drinks all round!
Also, I had a boat once where Robertson screws were used everywhere...it was built in teak, beautiful varnished teak...and I actually still have a couple of the screwdrivers!
One advantage is that with square-headed screws, it is easier to align them!
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Just to save you all any bother:
 
i find the aldi tools are better than lidl's. my workzone sds 18v or 20v, can't rem.) will do most drilling for rawlplugs and at £50 it's not a suicide job if i drop it off a ladder.

I dropped the Wiha approx 4 inches onto soft carpet when it stopped working !!! o_O:eek::eek:
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Thanks for that NDG, good analogy with the cars! :)
What I'll probably do is use the cheapy tacklife one i've bought and then over the next few weeks convince myself that I need the Wiha as well:D
I wonder why we love tools so much. I'm not fussed about clothes, cars, TV's, anything material really, but I do like buying tools. Perhaps books, I do like books as well.

I guess it's the little things that make our job easier. Makes sense to invest sometimes. I'm liking the look of that £30 Bosch jobby I must say !!
 
me personally i love Milwaukee electric screwdriver; i have two with me so i can quickly adjust and i did not pay $160+ for each but only $45 for each on ebay. these are really good, very lightweight and have multiple speeds.
one i have is model 6546-1 which is older model, newer model 2102-20 is slightly heavier and slightly larger (looks same), but more powerful.
i am not into spending allot of money on expensive tools to show off but in this i looked around was patient and was able to get a good deal. i had probably half-of dozen of other screwdrivers (ryoby and bosch included) but all of them were either too bulky, too large or not maneuverable.

Any recommendations for a light weight electric screwdriver? 6546-1 - EletriciansForums.net
 
I’ve a Bosch IXO. Must be 10 years old now and perfect for the job. It’s not automatic with pressure, just a variable speed trigger. Lidl/Aldi do something similar.
 
Just as long as all you Formula 1 tyre changers know,i'll be getting EICR money,for repairing all those sheared screws and stripped threads... ;)
 

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