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Reddit mentions of DEWALT DCF610S2 12-Volt Max 1/4-Inch Screwdriver Kit
Sentiment score: 5
Reddit mentions: 8
We found 8 Reddit mentions of DEWALT DCF610S2 12-Volt Max 1/4-Inch Screwdriver Kit. Here are the top ones.
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- Compact, lightweight design of the cordless screwdriver fits into tight areas
- 3 LEDs of the rechargeable screwdriver provide light and increased visibility without shadows
- One-handed loading 1/4-inch hex chuck of the powered screwdriver accepts 1-inch bit tips
- Belt hook included for portability
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Specs:
| Color | Yellow |
| Height | 0 Inches |
| Length | 0 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Medium |
| Weight | 2.12 Pounds |
| Width | 0 Inches |
Dewalt 12v Max ¼" Screwdriver. Compact, easy to handle, quick bit change, the belt clip is awesome, and the batteries charge fast. Just enough power to get the job done without trying to handle a full size drill. Has 3 LEDs around the ¼" chuck to make it easy to see in dark spots. Pair this with a magnetic bit to hold the rack screws and you're ready to go.
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Light weight.
Some kind of illumination.
Small size.
Variable Speeds on the trigger.
Variable torque is also highly desirable.
Less power than you think you really need. 6-15v
Too much power and you tend to strip screws.
Long bits, or a 6 to 9" bit extender, so you can get clear of cable managers.
Dewalt @ $99
Milwaukee @ $129
We used to have a big honking 24v Dewalt brute. But you just don't need that kind of power to put screws in a rack. You're not drilling into a cinder block, or Mahogany or something. And you're always one-arming them, while you hold the device with the other hand, so if it's too heavy it will fatigue you pretty quick. And that's no good if you've got a fresh pile of routers, switches & load-balancers to rack in the next 2 hours...
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Edited to change the Dewalt link to a complete kit that actually includes batteries.
We have this one at our shop: http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF610S2-12-Volt-4-Inch-Screwdriver/dp/B0043XX872/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367779737&sr=8-1&keywords=DCF610S2
I bought it so one of my techs wouldn't have to use a regular hand screwdriver to remove and replace 160 screws in order to get 40 serial numbers that we should have had in the first place (on 40 wall-mounted AV plates). We use it for cases, racks, projector mounts, etc. We don't usually use it on anything delicate, but the LEDs are rather nice for shedding light on an issue.
What is your budget?
Here is my suggestion. Forget about getting hand screw drivers; IMO, waste of money unless if you are an electrician or need to pry something, they are bulky and waste time. I would suggest spend a few extra dollars and buy a electric screwdriver like this or an 12v impact like this with a bit set like this. Bit sets are great because your don't need to gave a bucket of screw drivers laying around and you with have every bit you need in a small form factor.
If our budget is tight check your pawn shops often and look for NEW or LIKE NEW versions of these tools. You can find them for cheap. Remember these tools will last you forever.
We're doing a bunch of Ikea cabinets on one of our properties. I went with the 12 volt Dewalt screwdriver kit. It's light enough that my wife can work with it without getting worn out, the torque is adjustable and it comes with two batteries so we're never out of a charge. It's worked great for the Ikea stuff and I've also used it to screw in two and three inch #8 flathead wood screws any number of times without any issues.
I think we’re talking about different tools. This is my screw gun. At $97, I don’t think it’s that high end a tool.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0043XX872?colid=&coliid=I39YDGY165O97S&ref_=hit_wr_dt_vr_md_pt_mobile
I’m not trying to say you’re saying anything bad about anybody. My whole point was owning your own tools is still a level of “wealthy” that not everyone has, well before the “pay someone else to do it for you” wealthy.
I have a few of These and they are fantastic. They come with two batteries and have really good speed control and adjustable torque settings. I even used this with a PH1 to take apart and re-assemble laptops. I have never stripped a screw.
I don't think you'll find anything decent in that micro size. Most of the good ones are 1/4" hex drive.
I've tried the Dewalt 12V, the Hitachi 3.6V, and the Makita 12V.
The Makita was my favorite and that's the one I kept. Most people in R/C like the Hitachi the best because the clutch has a slightly lower setting than the other 2. My Hitachi arrived with a defective power switch, so I returned it. I like the more traditional gun style of the Dewalt and the Makita, which also have the variable speed trigger. The Hitachi was just too long and cumbersome.
The Makita has a 2-speed gearbox and a better (lighter) clutch than the Dewalt. That's why I kept the Makita.