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Dremel introduces tiny cordless screwdriver
Author: Ben HardwidgePublished: 10th March 2009
Dremel's new cordless screwdriver, called the Driver, has a length of just 12.6cm.
The idea is that it gives you a highly portable electric screwdriver that you can use for small jobs that require greater precision than you’ll get from a big hefty drill. This means that you can get an electric screwdriver into small spaces that you couldn’t reach with a standard drill, and it also enables you to get closer to your work. According to Dremel, greater precision will also be provided by the tool’s “superior balance compared to the standard pistol-grip,” and says that the Driver’s ergonomic shape “fits your hand like a glove.”
Dremel claims that the Driver’s small size makes it ideal for “working on electronics such as PCs and circuit boards, or radio controlled products in cars, boats and planes.” The company also says it will be handy for repairing audio and video devices, as well as model work and miniature ship building.
As well as this, Dremel says the Driver will be ideal for DIY tasks such as installing light fittings and assembling flat-pack furniture. In fact, two IKEA bits are included in the set of eight screwdriver bits that are provided in the package. The 7.2V driver itself has a variable speed that can spin at up to 300rpm, and Dremel also says that it features a “linear RPM 'ramp-up' for extreme accuracy, especially at low RPM.” This, says Dremel, will provide more you with more control when you start the tool.
The Dremel Driver is available from Dremel Direct now for £55.78 inc VAT. Are there many occasions where you don’t have enough room to use a standard electric screwdriver? Let us know whether you’d be interested in the Dremel Driver in the forums.
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Anywhere that has enough room, I use the DeWalt.
Anywhere that doesn't, I suck it up and use a manual screwdriver.
Okay, plus several points for trying, but I don't think many people are inconvenienced enough to shell out £55 for one?
Whoop, I'd definately pay £55.78 if it comes included with Vay!!
Those typos, Oy Vey!
Aye. This really isn't a massive step forward.
cute, but not worth the asking price.
Regular price is $40USD but I got it for $8.50 on eBay.
It has only a 4.0v lithium ion battery instead of 7.2v but it works great so far. Mine is a bit bigger than that Dremel one though. It's 16cm long instead of 12cm. Oh well.
It has been very handy. I do have a full size cordless drill but it's very old and the batteries don't last long so whenever I wanna use it I have to first charge them up. This one I have in my room instead of the garage so quick easy access and saves a lot of time. Especially if you and using locknuts on a screw. Turning those with screwdriver and wrench takes much longer.
It isn't worth it to me
Not as easy to get a good torque on normal precision drivers though, and proper-handled ones would be a bitch to carry round. :)
But that has virtually no torque. I don't know if this Dremel is more powerful. To be honest though, I would prefer to use a good old manual screw driver on small or delicate applications. Electric drivers have a nasty tendency to shred screw heads and slip etc.