Different reviews seem to like the driver, but I get the impression that power is not its strong suit. does it really have enough torque to drive screws for various home projects? Thanks.
1589584
Average wood screws into 2x4s yes it has plenty of power for that. If you are looking to drive the 2 1/2" into deck planes or securing windows into the framing them you are looking for something more in the line of an 18Volt impact driver.
1589585
It has the most power of any screwdriver I've used by a long shot but not as much as a cordless drill. That being said if your projects include driving screws into harder materials without drilled pilot holes you will consume battery quickly and probably not be happy (I.e. screwing into 2x4s w/o pilot holes the majority of time).
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Most likely you will not be able to build a deck or wall with it. But it is perfect for light duties where there is a lot of screws and where impact driver would be overkill and manual screwdriver would kill your wrist. I was using it recently for repair of a wall switches. It wouldn't take out one of the screws holding electrical wire - the others it did manage. Good thing about this screwdriver is that it has locked spindle. In my case I just loosen the screw manually with DeWalt screwdriver (without pressing the switch) - then used it regular way. I also have put together a few Ikea furniture - it was great help. Also have drilled small holes in drywall and studs for shelves fasteners. It excels in situations where you have long screws which would take forever with manual screwdriver - like, for example, the screws holding a wall switch to the electrical box. Don't expect it to be a tool good for everything. You will still need impact driver when you will need more torque and drill for serious drilling. The gyroscoping action is something to get used to, sometimes it is annoying. But I think it is more smooth in action then variable speed trigger switch. I don't regret buying this screwdriver, use it all time - my only wish is it was cheaper (or at least DeWalt would add to the kit the DCL023 flashlight)
1589587
for its size the torque is very good, BUT if u want it on big home projects like big screws on hard wood don't think it is a monster. I use it for electronics repairs or placing screws on walls etc. If u plan to use it on heave situations better buy a impact driver, porter cable have units for the same price. Haaa! it is not easy to manage the dewalt unit with the twist of your hand, it is a little confusing.
1589588
The screwdriver has decent power, speed and does a great job. However, keep in mind it is 8V and will not replace your drill. I have used it to hang shades/curtain rods, a towel rack into studs and electrical work on the job site. If you are building a deck this would not be the tool for the job.
1589589
The ONLY thing I don't care about this driver is that it requires some resistance to get going. Once the screw has started in the threads and there is some small level of resistance the driver works like a charm. Normally, this wouldn't be an issue, but I can forsee a situation where in a tight spot where you can't quite reach in to start the screw, that this MIGHT be an issue. Otherwise, a great new innovation....who da thunk? Eric
1589590
Unit works very well on softer woods, predrilled and basic projects like assembling or replacing multiple or hard to reach screws. 8v limits torque so if you want drive deck screws and the like buy an 18v impact driver. Overall the unit does what it was designed to do and does it very well I would buy it again.
1589591
This is a great tool for light work . Electrical , door and drawer hardware . The gyro action is great . It's one awesome tool. Good luck
1589592
It's great for light duty work. Electrical, cabinet hardware etc. The gyro is awesome. I wouldn't try to hang drywall. But it's very handy. I would buy it again.
975883
While you can use it to drive screws it was not made for that purpose. This is an extremely powerful drill and even with a careful touch on the trigger you can easily spin the bit out of the screwhead. Phillips or Robertson (square) screw heads are easier to drive than a slot head which is nearly impossible. The reason seems to be the lack of any sort of rpm limiter on the trigger. With this drill rpm is solely determined by finger pressure on the trigger. (Many cordless drills have an rpm limiter in the form of a dial wheel that lets you set an rpm limit so that no matter how hard you pull the trigger the drill goes no faster than the limit you set). The lack of any sort of rpm limiter makes it difficult to drive screws consistently with this drill. Get an electric screwdriver with a clutch if you really want to drive screws consistently and well.
115291
This drill is an Drill/Hammer Drill combo. It is not an Impact Driver. The operating principles are different. You can use this to remove lug nuts etc... but don't expect it to work well.
407637
This is an impact only driver. I feel most unsuitable for constant torque application as needed for raising and lowering a jack screw thread.
338273
no. it uses standard driver bits. It would probably break drill bits that are mounted in driver bits. It works really good for driving screws and nuts, which is what it is intended to do.
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Hello Mini. I use this around the house for light jobs like drilling holes in drywall to hang pictures. I don't think it would handle tougher materials. You do have to use the drill bits with hexagonal bases. This driver will not accept standard bits with round bases. I bought this to use with a winder attachment for changing guitar strings. It is GREAT for that but I find myself using it for all sorts of screw driving and light drilling. I like that it takes regular batteries. In my experience the rechargeables fail after about a year and you can't replace the battery. I hope this helps. James. Hello Mini. I use this around the house for light jobs like drilling holes in drywall to hang pictures. I don't think it would handle tougher materials. You do have to use the drill bits with hexagonal bases. This driver will not accept standard bits with round bases. I bought this to use with a winder attachment for changing guitar strings. It is GREAT for that but I find myself using it for all sorts of screw driving and light drilling. I like that it takes regular batteries. In my experience the rechargeables fail after about a year and you can't replace the battery. I hope this helps.... » Read More Hello Mini. I use this around the house for light jobs like drilling holes in drywall to hang pictures. I don't think it would handle tougher materials. You do have to use the drill bits with hexagonal bases. This driver will not accept standard bits with round bases. I bought this to use with a winder attachment for changing guitar strings. It is GREAT for that but I find myself using it for all sorts of screw driving and light drilling. I like that it takes regular batteries. In my experience the rechargeables fail after about a year and you can't replace the battery. I hope this helps. James. « Show Less
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No, an impact driver is like the drill/driver, but with more torque for driving nut/bolts larger than screws and such.
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If you're asking if it is powerful enough to undo the screws, well yes, if you have the correct size attachment the torque is there. It's a great drill and once charged, holds charge and can be used for a long time without recharging. I'm very happy with mine.
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Yes, this item can be used as a screwdriver. In my opinion, it works better as a screwdriver than it does a drill. It also has a variable clutch which is good for setting the screw depth/force on delicate projects.
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My wife got this one for me (more work around the house). I works great for me. I have not had any problems with it. Have not really tested how long it will last on a change. She got a set of drill bits with it because it only comes with a Philips head screwdriver bit. it is a good buy.
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I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last a decade.) I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last... » Read More I wouldn't recommend it for any reason (see my review,) but on a good day you should be able to produce a 1 inch hole into a particle board using this driver (drill.) It has decent torque. The problem is that it is slow and unsteady. Slow is ok for driving screws, but makes it hard to drill. Unsteady is not good for anything. (Perhaps I got a bad one? Construction overall is pretty unreliable anyway. If you are considering this one due to the low cost, I would recommend using the budget for a used corded electric drill that will actually work right for all similar jobs and last a decade.) « Show Less
2066202
I bought this without a light; this item does not have a great deal of torque which is great for my pc builds. I love this little driver. Sorry about the light issue; I would contact the seller.
843571
If you get the right sized tip (smaller for small screws) and learn the sensitivity control by the flick of a wrist...YES.Very easy to use and can control from a "creep" to "run" speed. Has torque settings so you could set on low so the dRiver will ratchet and not strip screws. It will be all about finding the smaller screw bit sizes that can fit the quick release driver end or an insert type driver tip.
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There is no setting for these Drivers to control the torque as they are not meant for applications such as Putting Lug nuts on cars ect. These guns are great for driving Lags, Driving Screws ect where there is not usually a torque spec.
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I will tell you exactly how much torque it (craftsman bolt on 20v, same tool, diff color and label)makes because I just tested it today, And it is way below the advertised 1300 in lbs. I broke loose one lug nut on my vehicle , I held the trigger until it would turn no more with a fully charged battery. It only made 40 foot pounds which is about 460 inch pounds according to my brand new digital torque wrench. I will say this, the Bosch 12 volt impact I also own made the same Torque. Neither impact would drive it past 40 foot pounds. the 20 volt just did it 3 times faster. I will say this, the speed of the impact attachment when put on the power handle is very serious, more than twice what the drill attachment is. again I am commenting on the craftsmen but its the same tool. The impact will drive 4"x 1/4" lag bolts into a six by six treated post very quick. I actually did a test between the 12 Volt and the 20 Volt just to see the difference and again the 20 v is three times faster. however it's also much larger and not something you want to use when replacing small hardware which is why I opted to get a 12 volt. This however does not have a light which is nice once you get used to having one. Porter-cable makes a nice impact 12/18/20v all very reasonable with an led light.
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I believe it would be too much power. It uses one sided driver bits which are very common, but not in the sizes or head shapes you would need. I'm referring to the T bit heads. It would work if you could find the bits with the correct heads, but it would be a great deal of power going into such a small screw not made for that kind of torque. I would really not suggest it based on the applications you described
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Yes, the speed is variable based on the amount that you squeeze the trigger. It can be used as a screw driver you just need to put in a screw head (it comes with one). The best thing to do is use the torque adjustment when using it as a screwdriver so you don't over tighten and/or strip your screws.