Possibly the best tool in my tool kit! Batavia screwdriver.

[HappyHippyDad]

I lost my electric screwdriver for the day. I had to undo many, many socket screws by hand or with a big clunky drill and it made me realise how much I rely on the electric screwdriver.

There are many larger electric screwdrivers that all have some kind of extra gimmick. I just wanted one that simply went clockwise or anticlockwise by pushing a button AND was vaguely like a screwdriver in size and shape.

I love this tool and would definitely recommend it Batavia Compact Grip Screwdriver 3.6V Li-ion - https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/batavia-compact-grip-screwdriver-3-6v-li-ion?gclid=CjwKCAjww-CGBhALEiwAQzWxOooms_vsLRy3APfDMEQGAEU6IlhYLV8Gau8IQzwN9b6FhoAp6gyGlBoCPjYQAvD_BwE

I realise the Wiha electric screwdriver would be even better, but this one does exactly what i need it to do (it saves so much time) and is £25 rather than £250!
lastly, it takes around 20 mins to charge and seems to last for weeks. It has an integral battery, and a (reliable) micro usb charging point.

Thankyou again to whoever introduced it to me on this site.

 

[SparkySy]

I have one of them too! One of the best tools I ever bought, my daughter calls it a sonic screwdriver! Brilliant bit of kit!!
Sy

 

[HappyHippyDad]

ps.. I now have 2! When i lost mine for the day I bought another one straight away. I'm beginning to think 2 of everything is a good idea ?

 

[SparkySy]

Ahem! I may have two as well, I agree I have a spare of the tools I favour the most! It's a bad habit, I have had for many Years, my house and workshop are getting rather full?

 

[Strima]

I use one of these as I do a lot of work in 19" racks with lots of cage nuts, it does up to 6NM which is ideal.

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[SparkySy]

I have this very similar but not as high torque rating!Mac Allister MSSD36T-Li 3.6V 1.3Ah Li-Ion Cordless Screwdriver - https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-mssd36t-li-3-6v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver/236fx
Still handy for many things but I do use my batavia with nut runners too!
It's amazing how far things have come even since I was an apprentice 20 odd years ago. My first drill was black and Decker, took 14 hours to charge and would last 1 at the most, now my 6ah Milwaukee will last at least a couple of days without a drop in power!!

 

[telectrix]

I have this very similar but not as high torque rating!Mac Allister MSSD36T-Li 3.6V 1.3Ah Li-Ion Cordless Screwdriver - https://www.screwfix.com/p/mac-allister-mssd36t-li-3-6v-1-3ah-li-ion-cordless-screwdriver/236fx
Still handy for many things but I do use my batavia with nut runners too!
It's amazing how far things have come even since I was an apprentice 20 odd years ago. My first drill was black and Decker, took 14 hours to charge and would last 1 at the most, now my 6ah Milwaukee will last at least a couple of days without a drop in power!!

I got a similarhonehto thath but it's ryobi. great for running up 3.5mm socket screws and CU terminals before final tighten to right wrist calibrated torque.

 

[ipf]

All this lot's sending me weak at the wrist.............? ........ ?

Is there out for opening jam jars?

 

[telectrix]

All this lot's sending me weak at the wrist.............? ........ ?

Is there out for opening jam jars?

easy peasy. just tap around lid with handle of a table knife, then unscrew lid which is now loose.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I now know what I want for my birthday next month …

 

[telectrix]

not my birthdaytill november,but I'm considering treating myself to a Veto Pro pac., tech MCT. (because I'm worth it.)

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[nicebutdim]

This lad from Amazon has same spec as the Batavia driver. £22.99 with free delivery. 30% off voucher presently showing on listing brings it down to £16.09. At that price it seemed worth a punt.

Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced.

www.amazon.co.uk

*Edit: No slotted blade included, but uses standard 6.35mm bits (1/4" to Tel).

 

[Mikegh]

I lost my electric screwdriver for the day. I had to undo many, many socket screws by hand or with a big clunky drill and it made me realise how much I rely on the electric screwdriver.

There are many larger electric screwdrivers that all have some kind of extra gimmick. I just wanted one that simply went clockwise or anticlockwise by pushing a button AND was vaguely like a screwdriver in size and shape.

I love this tool and would definitely recommend it Batavia Compact Grip Screwdriver 3.6V Li-ion - https://www.powertoolsdirect.com/batavia-compact-grip-screwdriver-3-6v-li-ion?gclid=CjwKCAjww-CGBhALEiwAQzWxOooms_vsLRy3APfDMEQGAEU6IlhYLV8Gau8IQzwN9b6FhoAp6gyGlBoCPjYQAvD_BwE

I realise the Wiha electric screwdriver would be even better, but this one does exactly what i need it to do (it saves so much time) and is £25 rather than £250!
lastly, it takes around 20 mins to charge and seems to last for weeks. It has an integral battery, and a (reliable) micro usb charging point.

Thankyou again to whoever introduced it to me on this site.

Are these any good in use ?

I always found when I think I need a 3.6 I need a 12v screwdriver

And if I think I'll do with a 12v I end up picking up the 18v instead

 

[DPG]

This lad from Amazon has same spec as the Batavia driver. £22.99 with free delivery. 30% off voucher presently showing on listing brings it down to £16.09. At that price it seemed worth a punt.

Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced.

www.amazon.co.uk

*Edit: No slotted blade included, but uses standard 6.35mm bits (1/4" to Tel).

How odd that it has no flat bits.

I note it is suitable for ladies though so that's good. The amount of screwdrivers around that ladies can't use eh.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Are these any good in use ?

I always found when I think I need a 3.6 I need a 12v screwdriver

And if I think I'll do with a 12v I end up picking up the 18v instead

They have very little power, but that's the whole idea. Something small and lightweight that takes out a socket screw. It's not up to screwing stuff into concrete or wood

 

[Mikegh]

They have very little power, but that's the whole idea. Something small and lightweight that takes out a socket screw. It's not up to screwing stuff into concrete or wood

Actually now I can see how they would save time

 

[nicebutdim]

How odd that it has no flat bits.

I note it is suitable for ladies though so that's good. The amount of screwdrivers around that ladies can't use eh.

I'm rather hoping it might make me more attractive to the fairer sex.

 

[loz2754]

This lad from Amazon has same spec as the Batavia driver. £22.99 with free delivery. 30% off voucher presently showing on listing brings it down to £16.09. At that price it seemed worth a punt.

Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced : Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders. Shop Tooltoo Electric Screwdriver, Rechargeable Cordless Screwdriver with 6 Changeable Screw Bits, for Home DIY, Ladies, Newbies and Experienced.

www.amazon.co.uk

*Edit: No slotted blade included, but uses standard 6.35mm bits (1/4" to Tel).

Just bought 2 of these from Amazon.
Nice tool, but had to buy separate flat bits.
Only gripe is you can't switch off the buttons. As a result, I keep pressing the button by accident when I'm not ready, which is really annoying.
Guess I'll get used to it.

 

[nicebutdim]

Just bought 2 of these from Amazon.
Nice tool, but had to buy separate flat bits.
Only gripe is you can't switch off the buttons. As a result, I keep pressing the button by accident when I'm not ready, which is really annoying.
Guess I'll get used to it.

All I have so far is a dispatch notification that appeared earlier today ?

 

[Zerax]

I've got a Bosch electric screwdriver... and whilst it doesn't come to play that often, it's very very handy for plate screws in awkward places and/or where you're trying to get a screw to catch on the threads ! Saved me alot of time and endless amounts of swearing !

 

[pc1966]

Is there out for opening jam jars?

This works really well for jam jars and similar where you can't get a proper grip of a smooth surface:

Baby Boa Constrictor - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

 

[telectrix]

This works really well for jam jars and similar where you can't get a proper grip of a smooth surface:

Baby Boa Constrictor - Machine Mart

www.machinemart.co.uk

and I always thought that was a bondage accessory.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Just bought 2 of these from Amazon.
Nice tool, but had to buy separate flat bits.
Only gripe is you can't switch off the buttons. As a result, I keep pressing the button by accident when I'm not ready, which is really annoying.
Guess I'll get used to it.

That's nothing, I just bought 3 ?

 

[pc1966]

and I always thought that was a bondage accessory.

Of course not!
You need to get the larger one at £11.98 for that sort of thing...

 

[nicebutdim]

That's nothing, I just bought 3 ?

Mine arrived today and I'm very pleased with it. Its abilities are limited in comparison to other electric screwdrivers, but compromises are in the right areas - it's a screwdriver that provides assistance, rather than something bulky that also happens to drive screws.