Shearwater
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Not quite boatie, but having used cheap n cheerful ones in the past and thrown them all away - which will last me for, say, five years amateur use (on the boat of course!) ???? Thanks.
battery powered screwdriver..which one?
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beyondtheblue
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I have the earlier version of this, it fits in the palm of your hand and has amazing power for its size, it also has a work light, had it about 8 years and wouldn't be without it.
http://www.tooled-up.com/ManProduct.asp?PID=165916
http://www.tooled-up.com/ManProduct.asp?PID=165916
Fr J Hackett
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Having mild arthritus in both wrists (no comments please
) I have used a Bosch IXO for a couple of years. will do most small to medium jobs particularly if you do the right thing and drill a pilot hole first. Its great for those repetative jobs involving lots of small screws and is pistol grip shape. For the bigger stuff I use my larger cordless with the clutch set to low.
) I have used a Bosch IXO for a couple of years. will do most small to medium jobs particularly if you do the right thing and drill a pilot hole first. Its great for those repetative jobs involving lots of small screws and is pistol grip shape. For the bigger stuff I use my larger cordless with the clutch set to low.
Ripster
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I bought one a few months back. Wanted something that would drill as well. I went for a Ryobi compact 12v with two batts comes in a soft case so nice and easy to store. Main thing was it was very compact compared to most of them so ideal for the boat. I have used it a few times and it works a treat. Cost about £50 quidish I think. Google Ryobi drills and lots will pop up. If you want the best though Makita take some beating, but will cost. Good luck.
davidpbo
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I have a Ryobi electric screwdriver (as opposed to drill/driver) which does me.
oldsaltoz
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When buying a battery powered drill it's a good idea to look for 12 volt version.
As soon as the battery fails, pull it apart and locate the final 12 volt + and - connections, solder a figure 8 wire to the old battery case, make sure the wire is long enough to go from your on board battery bank to the top of the mast.
Next time your on the boat and drill battery runs flat you have an alternative supply.
I converted one over 10 years ago and still going strong.
Hope this helps.
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As soon as the battery fails, pull it apart and locate the final 12 volt + and - connections, solder a figure 8 wire to the old battery case, make sure the wire is long enough to go from your on board battery bank to the top of the mast.
Next time your on the boat and drill battery runs flat you have an alternative supply.
I converted one over 10 years ago and still going strong.
Hope this helps.
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zikzik
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Buy a lithium ion powered drill/driver. You get more power, no memory effect common with nicad cells and much lighter weight. Dont waste money on low voltage (3.6v) screwdrivers. Useless. Go for 10.8v or more and make sure it comes with two batteries. Brand is not too important as all are built in China. But beware, cheap usualy means reduced component quality etc. Expect to pay £100-150 for a good one and more if you want the best brand name on the side.
nimbusgb
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A lovely idea. Leave it on the boat and it'll rot just as fast as the £30 Bosch IXO. I have two IXO's, one on the boat , one at home. The boat one has lasted 5 years so far, still works a treat and hasn't rotted yet. That's why I bought the second one. I also have an expensive Makita drill/driver one but that doesn't go near the boat. Again a reasonably priced drill does the odd job around the boat ( actually it has worked like a devil over 5 years or so ) and I don't mind if it slowly rots or gets wet.
Face it unless you are going to be offshore a lot having your cheap battery drill or driver let you down on the boat is going to be little more than a minor inconvenience. I don't know about you but dropping a £150 hand tool over the side would seriously pi$$ me off!
BTW no one should be selling Ni-Cad based stuff any more it became illegal on 1 St January 2008 for makers to produce rechargeable items with Ni-CD batteries and illegal for them to be sold from 26th September 2008
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gjgm
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You mean screwdriver (only). Got one from Lidl the other day,3.7v lithium for about £13.
Simes
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Bought a Matika last weekend
Fantastic, Made in Germany, 7.2v Lith batts (2 off) Direct drive so no loss through gearing, fast charge, 30 quids worth of screw driver bits, has a permanent Hex drive but comes with a Hex shaft chuck. This means that you just pull the screw bit out and shove the chuck in, drill the pilot hole then quick change for the screw bit again, what a great idea. This also come with an adapter to allow you to drill or screw through nearly 90 degrees, all for £130.00. Bargain!
Have to say though, the old Black and Decker 12v screw/drill was a fantastic piece of kit. 6 years of daily use, batts still good, engine bearings gone though. The new ones (B&D) do not seem to be near as good.
I do like the Matika gear, Hitachi are very nice to use also.
Skill still make the nicest circular saws, Bosch 'leccy Planes are very nice,
Looking for a decent Router (my old B&D has a fractured base, don't ask (at least it did not go over the side, close though)) Trend are nice but seem to be quite a lot of money.
Hey Ho,
Simes
Fantastic, Made in Germany, 7.2v Lith batts (2 off) Direct drive so no loss through gearing, fast charge, 30 quids worth of screw driver bits, has a permanent Hex drive but comes with a Hex shaft chuck. This means that you just pull the screw bit out and shove the chuck in, drill the pilot hole then quick change for the screw bit again, what a great idea. This also come with an adapter to allow you to drill or screw through nearly 90 degrees, all for £130.00. Bargain!
Have to say though, the old Black and Decker 12v screw/drill was a fantastic piece of kit. 6 years of daily use, batts still good, engine bearings gone though. The new ones (B&D) do not seem to be near as good.
I do like the Matika gear, Hitachi are very nice to use also.
Skill still make the nicest circular saws, Bosch 'leccy Planes are very nice,
Looking for a decent Router (my old B&D has a fractured base, don't ask (at least it did not go over the side, close though)) Trend are nice but seem to be quite a lot of money.
Hey Ho,
Simes