*Small* electric screwdriver?

[pe2dave]

Bosch GO 3 on order, thanks for the input.

 

[HamsterJam]

I absolutely love my Bosch IXO 6th gen! It has LED light, it is compact enough to put in the pocket and you can also buy several attachments: I particularly use the cutter (to break down cardboard boxes) and right angle adaptor.

I also have an IXO and find the offset adaptor useful, particularly for assembling bed frames, flat pack furniture, etc.

 

[stuart little]

I have a B&D one ,pistol grip + offset adjustment + LED. 'Dunno' whether it's still produced, I bought it about 20 years ago from what was 'Focus(RIP)', & still going. But not used in a while.

 

[Spectric]

Take a look at the milwaukee

https://www.sgs-engineering.com/mil...n-drill-driver-with-interchangeable-heads-kit

This is really handy and if you are getting on a bit it is much lighter to use than the bigger makita drills / drivers which I only use for the jobs that need the extra power or the impact driver.

 

[sammy.se]

For anyone else interested in a budget version - there's a lidl offer from Sunday for £15.
I'm going to buy this for the attachments alone!

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/parkside-4v-cordless-multitool/p10015311

EDIT: Thanks JSW, who posted this earlier !

 

[JSW]

Lol, is there an echo in here?

@Spectric Not exactly small though, is it?

 

[Sideways]

Take a look at the milwaukee

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https://www.sgs-engineering.com/mil...n-drill-driver-with-interchangeable-heads-kit

This is really handy and if you are getting on a bit it is much lighter to use than the bigger makita drills / drivers which I only use for the jobs that need the extra power or the impact driver.

But the ergonomics of the reversing switch are insane.
Having to move your hand to operate a switch on top with your thumb ???
It doesn't deserve to sell until they release another version which fixes that ****-up.

 

[Spectric]

But the ergonomics of the reversing switch are insane.

Yes it was odd compared to my Makita's with a slide switch but now I find I can still use a thumb to reverse direction although it took some geting used to. I would think if you have small hands and short thumbs then you will find the way I do it hard. If driving a lot of long timber screws then I find the makita's do have the edge on power and speed, the milwaukee will do one or two 6 inch but it drains the battery and soon struggles.

 

[Spectric]

Not exactly small though, is it?

Compared to the Makita it is much more compact and lighter with the advantage that you can have a pilot drill in the chuck and a driver bit in the hex adapter and just swap them over easily, plus both the offset and angle adapters have been very useful. If making 20mm holes for an MFT it is also easier than the larger Makita as I find it more manageable and less top heavy.

 

[pe2dave]

I absolutely love my Bosch IXO 6th gen! It has LED light, it is compact enough to put in the pocket and you can also buy several attachments: I particularly use the cutter (to break down cardboard boxes) and right angle adaptor.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Scre...86dc55035969e8ce791b47afb37&th=1&gad_source=1

It would seem 'this product can't be shipped to your address' (UK).
Not nice.

 

[chrispy108]

For anyone else interested in a budget version - there's a lidl offer from Sunday for £15.
I'm going to buy this for the attachments alone!

https://www.lidl.co.uk/p/parkside-4v-cordless-multitool/p10015311

EDIT: Thanks JSW, who posted this earlier !

Just got the Lidl one today, not used it in anger, but the offset adapter is neat, and seems plenty powerful enough for what you'd expect on the few screws I've tried it on!

Cardboard cutter is quick too! LED light is nice and bright too.

 

[MintSauce]

Just got the Lidl one today, not used it in anger, but the offset adapter is neat, and seems plenty powerful enough for what you'd expect on the few screws I've tried it on!

Cardboard cutter is quick too! LED light is nice and bright too.

I can confirm the attachments also fit the previous PAS 4 D6 model.

 

[Derek Cohen (Perth Oz)]

Bosch IXO 7th Gen currently £28 on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bosch-Screwdriver-Generation-IXO-Collection-Attachments/dp/B0C1H63PH8/ref=sr_1_8?crid=1TPIII5KG0N8V&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.GX-mOfmYqrdHN0tw50A88AZ--dvws1ar6nuKiJVJrHSen-5xxilPYSrNlXIF605A-4wP-WmQpJNA20QQ9EFAnBG0JH6DjR8Rs28Zk1_zgm60N_Q1gvOPW6s6pYtzVt74Jsiv7XnnbEewLjqRZiRLcbSa0Th2u49TzZx3uyCfJ-OrLmWzBik_l8W7skZv5dX5crl82zI968o7JrJm770aWVPot3e2B7vNaCyznq45KqjxmuJe8NPP9rVdMjQ1HlFX07ssAu0cPLFTVYtBW_P194xoLao0k9lG7KQjx3hegs8.VDoJAkmt8UxZ3090hxpD37MTw3-VZ8aOBlDee2QkKK0&dib_tag=se&keywords='Ikea+Fixa+electric+screwdriver&qid=1719557493&sprefix=ikea+fixa+electric+screwdriver+,aps,395&sr=8-8&th=1

I have used one of these around the house over several years. No drilling, but just a fantastic cordless screwdriver. Ergonomic and enough torque.

Regards from Perth

Derek

 

[GuitardoctorW7]

Just got the Lidl one today, not used it in anger, but the offset adapter is neat, and seems plenty powerful enough for what you'd expect on the few screws I've tried it on!

Cardboard cutter is quick too! LED light is nice and bright too.

Yeah I agree, just bought one for £14.99 (with Lidl Club App) it's great value, even lists where you can get spares.

 

[pe2dave]

It would seem 'this product can't be shipped to your address' (UK).
Not nice.

Wrote to Bosch UK. Response was "
Thank you for your email.
We don t have a up date when this tool will be available in the UK.
Best regards,

Ralf Woerdenweber
Customer Service Team
Tel.: 0344 736 0109
"
guesses, they are depleting stocks of 'mk II' before releasing mk III?

 

[flying haggis]

Yeah I agree, just bought one for £14.99 (with Lidl Club App) it's great value, even lists where you can get spares.

Same here, got one today and it seems well built and quite powerful, I can see the right angle attachment getting used a lot and dont forget the three year guarantee

 

[LancsRick]

If it's just for the odd job I just grab my 150mm hex extension - cheaper than a new tool and won't wear out!

 

[stuart little]

I have used one of these around the house over several years. No drilling, but just a fantastic cordless screwdriver. Ergonomic and enough torque.

Regards from Perth

Derek

Now £38-99 Amazon

 

[Sideways]

And this works well too, to position pilot holes.
It will be much easier to line them up on the bench drill once started.

 

[Blister]

I have had a Metabo small screwdriver since 2001 , Still works great and still on the original battery

Not cheap but good quality

https://www.dm-tools.co.uk/Metabo-P...-Drill-Screwdriver-12V-2-x-20Ah-Li-ion/P22475