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Reddit mentions of BLACK+DECKER Cordless Screwdriver (AS6NG)
Sentiment score: 4
Reddit mentions: 9
We found 9 Reddit mentions of BLACK+DECKER Cordless Screwdriver (AS6NG). Here are the top ones.
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Easily switch to manual screw driving for more controlEasily switch from driving to removing screws with forward/reverse switchStore on pegboard using integrated peg hole4 AA batteries required (best with Polaroid AA batteries)Included Components: AS6NG screwdriver, (4) AA batteries, 1" Slotted screwdriving bit, 1" Phillips screwdriving bit
Specs:
| Color | Black |
| Height | 9 Inches |
| Length | 2 Inches |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Size | Small |
| Weight | 0.65 Pounds |
| Width | 3 Inches |
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I'm glad to see that the design has barely changed. It is kind of slow and really heavy, but this thing is built like a tank. It has been dropped several times from ladders, paint and water and gas splashed on it, and banged around in the junk drawer for decades.
I realized that not including pictures, mementos, and a few t-shirts, this may be the possession that I have owned the longest.
All I can see is bending the hell out of the motor rod on your first real use. Plus that isn't' exactly a powerful motor, so what is this really going to be able to handle? Even their "ready to drill" demonstration what to poke 1/32 in holes.
The fact they used a real drill to make it is even better. Maybe very thin materials in hard to reach places? But even then you can pick up a real one for $10
If the only improvement you're after is labor savings, you can keep using your Mini Mill! Just drive it with this inexpensive device, and make sure you don't run it too fast.
Quick use of one of these screwdrivers and the board is now mine.
Also this doesn’t look like it can accommodate a boosted / esk8 board’s battery.
Sometimes I find the handle on these to be too small to easily break loose some screws.
I like my Ratcheting T handle screwdriver, it's easy to use, adjustable, and ratcheting which is great for longer screws.
I have tried some powered screwdrivers and they are great, but without an extension they can be hard to use inside a case or in tight spaces.
If they hat fat handled precision screwdrivers for cheap that would be great.
better go with this one
I got a black and decker cordless screw driver for this exact purpose. +/- $20 on Amazon. I'll track down a link shortly for you. Worked like a charm before I said fuck it for on the press trimming and went back to my zip trim.
Edit: BLACK + DECKER AS6NG Alkaline Cordless Screwdriver https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B004HY3APW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_.9Fsyb4X9WK90
It takes AA batteries so you can replace them instead of having the factory battery slowly fuck off like they do.
I know, no-one takes it seriously until they try it. Of course your mileage may vary on how big the tuner hole is and how thick your toothpicks are, so you may have to double up. Then break em off so the toothpick doesn't run into an adjacent tuning post. If you're gonna change strings the next day you might as well leave them in, else pull them out with a needle-nose plier.
The cordless screwdriver isn't faster than you can do with a string winder, but it's easier. The one I got: http://www.amazon.com/Decker-AS6NG-Alkaline-Cordless-Screwdriver/dp/B004HY3APW/ref=zg_bs_552750_1
You could make your own bit if you're handy with that sort of thing, I got one like this one http://www.instrumentoutfitters.com/ZAP-IT-STRING-WINDER_p_2173.html
Good luck with it!
Not all their tools are bad.
For instance, this AA powered screwdriver combined with this set of bits makes a really handy kit for light around-the-house work like assembling furniture. Running off alkalines means that it won't go dead sitting on the shelf for six months between jobs.