Today is a sad day for me...

[LibertyMKiii]

I use the DeWALT 8V gyro screwdriver with a clutch. I use it in the in-line mode, not the pistol grip handle mode. I set my clutch to the lowest setting and use it as a manual driver to fully tighten. This allows the driver to do 80% of the work and I finish by hand. I think this method is perfectly fine.


https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...gyroscopic-screwdriver-1-battery-kit/dcf680n1

I need to get something like these small drivers. I have some heavy duty screw drivers, one is a Dewalt hammer drill. Needless to say they are bulky and heavy....

 

[SrC]

You can't do that if you have a 1/4" drive drill like my Bosch.
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Only possible on a drill bit type chuck

I use the DeWALT 8V gyro screwdriver with a clutch. I use it in the in-line mode, not the pistol grip handle mode. I set my clutch to the lowest setting and use it as a manual driver to fully tighten. This allows the driver to do 80% of the work and I finish by hand. I think this method is perfectly fine.

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https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...gyroscopic-screwdriver-1-battery-kit/dcf680n1

You need that clutch. exactly. And doing a fresh build, cutting threads with new fasteners will kill you hands and forearm after a while using a hand tool. I wrench cars too. I have carpal tunnel. Hand and thumb surgery etc. I find it indespensable.
99% of the time I use my fingers to start and set up the fastener. Then let the driver do the work. Just not full trigger speed for inserting fastners. Hopefully you have a variable speed trigger. I use the Milwaukee 12v. P.Driver. But, you don't even need 12v. I also have a Ryobi cheapo with a clutch. but single speed at 4volts. Does the job sometimes. But I feel under powered. Long 3mm and 4mm fasteners give it a hard time.

 

[jondilly1974]

I need to get something like these small drivers. I have some heavy duty screw drivers, one is a Dewalt hammer drill. Needless to say they are bulky and heavy....

Only possible on a drill bit type chuck

You need that clutch. exactly. And doing a fresh build, cutting threads with new fasteners will kill you hands and forearm after a while using a hand tool. I wrench cars too. I have carpal tunnel. Hand and thumb surgery etc. I find it indespensable.
99% of the time I use my fingers to start and set up the fastener. Then let the driver do the work. Just not full trigger speed for inserting fastners. Hopefully you have a variable speed trigger. I use the Milwaukee 12v. P.Driver. But, you don't even need 12v. I also have a Ryobi cheapo with a clutch. but single speed at 4volts. Does the job sometimes. But I feel under powered. Long 3mm and 4mm fasteners give it a hard time.

I usually use Milwaukee M12 tools, but they don’t make a smaller in-line driver like the DeWALT. I try to simplify batteries but in this case I went ahead and took on a new one.

I love my M12 Fuel tools for work, but they’re too much for small tasks like RC stuff.

 

[crimsonfancy]

Here's what I use. 1/4" adjustable chuck was a slow boat buy for about $6

 

[Captain Dirt]

I usually use Milwaukee M12 tools, but they don’t make a smaller in-line driver like the DeWALT. I try to simplify batteries but in this case I went ahead and took on a new one.

I love my M12 Fuel tools for work, but they’re too much for small tasks like RC stuff.

I also have the M12 tools and love them for rc. Variable speed, adjustable hammer mode, pretty much works for all my small driver needs. And, the drill still has a 1/2" chuck.

My M18 set is what I use for the big stuff. Milwaukee makes some of the best tools I've used!

 

[jondilly1974]

I also have the M12 tools and love them for rc. Variable speed, adjustable hammer mode, pretty much works for all my small driver needs. And, the drill still has a 1/2" chuck.

My M18 set is what I use for the big stuff. Milwaukee makes some of the best tools I've used!

I rarely need bigger than my M12 Fuel drills, but when I do, I pull out the Hilti.

 

[SrC]

I usually use Milwaukee M12 tools, but they don’t make a smaller in-line driver like the DeWALT. I try to simplify batteries but in this case I went ahead and took on a new one.

I love my M12 Fuel tools for work, but they’re too much for small tasks like RC stuff.

I find some softer plastics found on different various brands of RC rigs don't play well with some power tools. Axial rings a bell. Some plastics can melt/strip out easily. I agree. Need a very light trigger finger if you do. 12v P drivers can be too much. That's why I have the 4v Riyobi driver on hand. Tekno harder/denser plastics seem fine with my 12v Milwaukee.

Here's what I use. 1/4" adjustable chuck was a slow boat buy for about $6

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Is that Hitachi a 4v?
Looking for a quality 4V.
My Riyobi is not all that .

 

[crimsonfancy]

I find some softer plastics found on different various brands of RC rigs don't play well with some power tools. Axial rings a bell. Some plastics can melt/strip out easily. I agree. Need a very light trigger finger if you do. 12v P drivers can be too much. That's why I have the 4v Riyobi driver on hand. Tekno harder/denser plastics seem fine with my 12v Milwaukee.

Is that Hitachi a 4v?
Looking for a quality 4V.
My Riyobi is not all that .

3.6V and never have any trouble. I don't work with hard wood or thick materials; it's only for RC and a couple small things around the house. Easily drill long, quality screws into treated 2x4 to build an awning over my chicken pen. Has a low with torque and high speed switch and the clutch is superb. 1/4" speed "chuck." I use low and pretty loose clutch for the trucks and finish with the hand drivers. To remove hardware I use low as well. I've never stripped a bolt on an Arrma truck even with their red threadlock but I do heat em up first. This Hitachi does much more than I thought it would and it's very comfortable to use. Mine came with two battery packs and charger. I'd buy another one if I saw it on sale even unneeded because I love it. Easy to carry around.

edit: I think it has a lifetime warranty but I'd have to look it up to be sure.
edit: does have lifetime Hitachi lion tool warranty. I think I recall that I was unable to find one in stock earlier this year and not sure they'll be available again. .....
This is where I bought mine.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004Y74AU...olid=3TAF2H15YLT20&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
edit: they've change branding or merged or something so now they're Metabo.

 

[olds97_lss]

I have been hesitant to buy bits like this. Doesn't running the screw in or out too fast lead to stripped threads?
Plus using MIP hand tools makes my fore-arms are like Popeye the sailor man's.

I use a milwaukee M12 driver with a clutch. It's not overly fast, but I don't usually spin the screws in at full tilt. I use my losi hand wrenches to snug things up as they have varying handle sizes for each sized hex to help limit torque. My hands are too old/beat up/arthritic to wrench without an electric driver. Even then, after working on my trucks for a few hours, I can barely type the next day. Without the edriver, I wouldn't run my RC's.

 

[LibertyMKiii]

I use a milwaukee M12 driver with a clutch. It's not overly fast, but I don't usually spin the screws in at full tilt. I use my losi hand wrenches to snug things up as they have varying handle sizes for each sized hex to help limit torque. My hands are too old/beat up/arthritic to wrench without an electric driver. Even then, after working on my trucks for a few hours, I can barely type the next day. Without the edriver, I wouldn't run my RC's.

I need something quiet to use while the kids are asleep. Any of these noteably quiet running? I assume those little 2 speed on or off units like the Ryobi might be loud?
RC work is done in the kitchen right now in August as the garage is 103 F.

I am leaning most towards the Dewalt unit for the variable speed by trigger input. (plus I have always liked their tools)

-Liberty

 

[olds97_lss]

The milwaukee is variable speed. It's not like winding up a 3/4" drill or anything, but it's not silent. I do all my wrenching in my office which is next to the bedroom. If my wife is sleeping, I shut the door to wrench and refrain from using the dremel and hammer, or she will likely show up and use the hammer on my head.

 

[SrC]

I feel ya . Been there

Variable speed. M12

I've rebuilt this with a new ($4.00)LG Lion battery. Its got a second life now. And it is better than new. Lasts twice as long on a charge. Does the job most of the time. But can be underpowered for me at times (clutch maxed out) and is too slow with single speed, because I am spoiled with the M12. This $30.00 Riyobi is discontinued. Very old. The new one doesn't have a clutch. Much lighter than the M12 ($100.00) which is a big plus when building a kit for several hours.

 

[jondilly1974]

I need something quiet to use while the kids are asleep. Any of these noteably quiet running? I assume those little 2 speed on or off units like the Ryobi might be loud?
RC work is done in the kitchen right now in August as the garage is 103 F.

I am leaning most towards the Dewalt unit for the variable speed by trigger input. (plus I have always liked their tools)

-Liberty

 

[SrC]

I am thinking of pulling the trigger on that.

 

[PaPa Thorn]

I've used DeWalt everything for years on job sites, nothing better in my opinion. I haven't had the use for a light duty driver until I got into RC, so I haven't picked one of those up yet, but it's big brother stomps ass and there is no way I'm using that thing on these screws.

 

[jondilly1974]

I've used DeWalt everything for years on job sites, nothing better in my opinion. I haven't had the use for a light duty driver until I got into RC, so I haven't picked one of those up yet, but it's big brother stomps ass and there is no way I'm using that thing on these screws.

That’s what a clutch is for. It won’t even drive a single screw in the whole truck all the way on setting 2. I run them in as far as the light clutch allows and then finish by hand.

 

[PaPa Thorn]

That’s what a clutch is for. It won’t even drive a single screw in the whole truck all the way on setting 2. I run them in as far as the light clutch allows and then finish by hand.

I know what a clutch is for, but it's more than power, the weight and the way I have to hold my work drill is just a little too heavy handed for these things. I still have the old 18v NiCd's.

 

[jondilly1974]

I know what a clutch is for, but it's more than power, the weight and the way I have to hold my work drill is just a little too heavy handed for these things. I still have the old 18v NiCd's.

Yeah I would never use a heavy drill/driver. I don’t even like the pistol grip style either. I like the in-line style with a light clutch.

 

[olds97_lss]

I know what a clutch is for, but it's more than power, the weight and the way I have to hold my work drill is just a little too heavy handed for these things. I still have the old 18v NiCd's.

Yeah, the milwaukee M12 driver isn't that heavy. It's not light either, but isn't as heavy as the 3/8" 2 speed M12 drill I have.

 

[jondilly1974]

Yeah, the milwaukee M12 driver isn't that heavy. It's not light either, but isn't as heavy as the 3/8" 2 speed M12 drill I have.

I own almost every M12 Fuel tool ? and know how much they weigh. If they made an M12 in-line driver I would have for sure bought that instead of the DeWALT. I hate yellow tools ?