Electric screwdriver

[trr061984]

Any suggestions of an electric screwdriver to purchase? (I am tired with the manual ones when it comes to building kits!).

[mattr]

Bosch IXO seems to work really well, and its cheap! (Ish)

[danDanEFC]

I got a 'yellow' one from b&q only about 30 quid

[Zippy G]

Take a look at these, they're light, easy to handle, can bend at the centre to get different grip or angle.

HITACHI 3.6V DRIVER DRILL DB 3DL2

I use one and wouldn't be without it

[crtpromachine]

Bosch IXO all the way and then buy the tips for them Hudy tips are the best a bit more expensive to buy than the fastrax ones but last longer and do not round of so quickley ;


http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...|dvc:c|adp:1o5

[trr061984]

Originally Posted by crtpromachine

Bosch IXO all the way and then buy the tips for them Hudy tips are the best a bit more expensive to buy than the fastrax ones but last longer and do not round of so quickley ;


http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Produc...|dvc:c|adp:1o5

Thanks for this. Seems the best and cheapest option. Hudy bits; do we have a part number?

[mark christopher]

Take note of Terrys post, cheapest not always best option

[crtpromachine]

Originally Posted by trr061984

Thanks for this. Seems the best and cheapest option. Hudy bits; do we have a part number?

Part Number for Hudy Power Tool Bits are ;


http://www.rcdisco.com/gallery.php?searchTerms=190070

I have had my Bosch IXO for 3 years and no comaplints so far excellent bit of kit and alot of rc drivers use these small comapct and does what it says on the tin

[terry.sc]

The Hitachi DB-3DL or it's replacement the DB-3DL2 is the one to have and got to be the most popular for r/c use, but not cheap. Unlike the Bosch IXO and the like, the Hitachi has a torque control clutch to stop you stripping threads when tightening screws, a torque control that goes soft enough to protect our small screws in plastic mouldings. And you can use it as a normal screwdriver if the screws are too tight.

[rondoolaa]

+1 for the bosch IXO

[Adam F]

Originally Posted by terry.sc

The Hitachi DB-3DL or it's replacement the DB-3DL2 is the one to have and got to be the most popular for r/c use, but not cheap. Unlike the Bosch IXO and the like, the Hitachi has a torque control clutch to stop you stripping threads when tightening screws, a torque control that goes soft enough to protect our small screws in plastic mouldings. And you can use it as a normal screwdriver if the screws are too tight.

+1 ... best bit of kit I have...

[mark christopher]

I'm sponsored by Dremel/Bosch and have had both options, (free) I bought the Hitachi with my own £ because it IS the best option with its torque settings.