This is one of those tools that should be in every DIYer's tool box.
Would appreciate recommendations on a half way decent one with a reasonably consitent accuracy.
Best
seraph
Would appreciate recommendations on a half way decent one with a reasonably consitent accuracy.
Best
seraph
try a ...
Bosch electric 11Volt screwdriver. Very nice to use, and surprisingly quiet.
As far as a manually set screw driver with adjustable torque settings, do a search on Google or similar. Not sure if you can get a adjustable torque setting ratcheting screw driver
Bosch electric 11Volt screwdriver. Very nice to use, and surprisingly quiet.
As far as a manually set screw driver with adjustable torque settings, do a search on Google or similar. Not sure if you can get a adjustable torque setting ratcheting screw driver
RS components?
Nordic, wow! not cheap equals?
Is RS Radio Shack? our Radio Shacks in Canada sell bar accessories and that's about it.
stew
Nordic, wow! not cheap equals?
Is RS Radio Shack? our Radio Shacks in Canada sell bar accessories and that's about it.
stew
Since you are in the US what about Snap on?
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=16437&store=snapon-store
I've used their torque wrenches for years in my past life as a car mechanic and never faulted them, other than they are very expensive in the UK. Then again so is everything.
The only time we used anything with a range that small was to adjust the brake band tension in auto gearboxes (the work of the devil).
John
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/tools.asp?tool=hand&Group_ID=16437&store=snapon-store
I've used their torque wrenches for years in my past life as a car mechanic and never faulted them, other than they are very expensive in the UK. Then again so is everything.
The only time we used anything with a range that small was to adjust the brake band tension in auto gearboxes (the work of the devil).
John
Seraph said:
That certainly means powered. New Milwaukee Driver is pretty nice and that's what I use after switching from DeWalt: http://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/300/69/69f0bbb4-83fe-4dd9-b722-
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My favourite power screwdriver with a torque clutch came from Walmart for under $20. I use it for screwing PC boards down to standoffs with 4-40 screws, or running nuts onto ground studs. I don't know how accurate the torque settings are, but they seem good enough. For the price it's incredible, and more suitable to this use than any other power screwdriver I've used. They're either too low RPM or too heavy to be comfortable.
If I'm putting wood screws into a speaker cabinet, then I'll prefer a real driver/drill like a 9.6V Makita kluged to run off a 12V car battery.
If I'm putting wood screws into a speaker cabinet, then I'll prefer a real driver/drill like a 9.6V Makita kluged to run off a 12V car battery.
Re: RS components?
RS components, they have a US agent too...
Prices range from 130 to $300 for the manual types... especialy the calibrated ones are quite heavily priced
Nanook said:
RS components, they have a US agent too...
Prices range from 130 to $300 for the manual types... especialy the calibrated ones are quite heavily priced
I'm not sure if what your budget and size requirements are, but in the Wal-Mart stores in the USA I picked up a Black & Decker cordless drill set I frequently use for DIY limited-torque screw projects.
It included 2 14.4V batteries and has been very durable. The clutch is great for screwing into any material from soft plastic, aluminum, or all the way up to steel (in addition to full-torque drilling).
Price was $60 including the extra battery and carrying case, and some drill bits.
I used it to build my DIY car amplifier you see in my photo.
Whatever you do get something reputable and durable. Those cheap cordless screwdrivers or drills have very poor battery life and durability.
It included 2 14.4V batteries and has been very durable. The clutch is great for screwing into any material from soft plastic, aluminum, or all the way up to steel (in addition to full-torque drilling).
Price was $60 including the extra battery and carrying case, and some drill bits.
I used it to build my DIY car amplifier you see in my photo.
Whatever you do get something reputable and durable. Those cheap cordless screwdrivers or drills have very poor battery life and durability.
The only cheap (~$30-35) cordless screwdriver that I have liked is the 7.2 volt Craftsman one. It has 24 torque settings and the battery life is much better than the other cordless screwdrivers I have used. I have purchased a total of 4 of them now (one for me, one for my father in law, one for my brother, and one for my lab at work). They are a great driver for the money. The original model was made by dewalt (according to the parts sheet), but the new model presently for sale does not seem to be. I purchased one of the new ones a couple months ago and it seems to perform just fine.
Regards,
David
Regards,
David
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