Cordless screwdriver - the latest addition to my tool kit

A cordless screwdriver was a perfect gift from my brother-in-law who just returned from Indonesia and is the latest addition to my tool kit.  I thought I was fine with the set of screw drivers that I had, but I was completely wrong. I just realized how much more convenient a power tool like this can make my life. I have been playing with it for the last couple of days and the  tool is really handy. I tried using it in place of the allen key wrench and it works like a charm. What I love is that it has driver bits for all possible screw heads and that means I do not need to keep track of each of the wrenches and hand drivers. I still feel that pre-drilling a pilot hole is essential as I was not able to generate enough power to directly drill the screw in. Maybe I need a self-drilling screw for that.

Cordless screwdriver, with the drill bit set

That said, it certainly eases the effort required by at least a good 40-50% and now am eagerly looking forward to work on my next project.

Here are some facts about this cordless screwdriver :

• Rotates slower (180 RPMs) than the usual electric drill
• The tool is strictly for running screws and bolts. It is not a drill
• This one is single speed and rotates in both clockwise and anti-clockwise direction
• Completely a DIY tool and unsuitable for professional and everyday prolonged use
• It is not bulky. It is just as big as the size of my outstretched palm
• Very easy on the hands and is completely safe to use, considering its lower RPM
• It is battery operated and the power cord is for only charging the battery
• Operates at 240V eliminating the need for a voltage step down transformer
• Comes with 6 twist bits and 17 screwdriver bits 

Don't you think gifting something related to your hobby is a very thoughtful act ? I always ask for a tool when someone asks me what I need as a gift. What do you ask for ? Share your thoughts.

- Somu

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