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Review on ENERTWIST 8V Cordless Electric Screwdriver Set: Fast Rechargeable 82pcs Kit, 10Nm Max Torque, 1Hr Charger | Carrying Case Included by Shane Sanchez

Revainrating 3 out of 5

OK Driver, terrible bits

I’ve had this a short while now, and have used it mainly for constructing some cabinets - screwing together 1/2 ply wood, attaching drawer slides etc, nothing heavy duty.The driver itself is a bit clunky. It is bigger than I thought it might be, but then I bought it for the power, not to have a tiny driver, so I don’t have an issue with that. I tend to use it in the "pistol” configuration as that feels more natural to me. And this may be a personal thing, but I don’t really like the paddle switches! I have only had trigger type drivers/drills before and, now that I’ve got this, I wish it had a trigger type switch! It is useable as is, just not very ergonomic as you have to use your finger and thumb to twist the paddles instead of simply squeezing. And using with my left hand, upside down, to put a screw into an awkward spot… yeah no idea which way I should be twisting! Maybe I will get used to it, but it I wouldn’t buy another one like this. I can’t really speak to the power of the unit as I haven’t tried it on any hard woods, but it does seem to work just fine on what I have done so far. Battery life seems very good - I charged it when I got it and haven’t had to plug it in for at least a month of regular weekend use.The driver comes in a nice case, with a good variety of bits. The trouble is, the bits are the WORST screwdriver bits I have ever used! I bought this kit primarily for the driver, not the bits, but who doesn’t want extra bits? But they are unusable! They are so soft they strip after driving in just a couple of screws. I had this happen on a T15 (screwing small face frame screws into poplar!) and a couple of the PH2s, so I threw them all away and just used the old ones I have. This is disappointing as all that nice organization in the case is now gone, so I threw the case out too (and I need new bits).Overall, I will keep this, but I wish I had bought something different. If you like paddle switches on a biggish, powerful(?) screwdriver with seemingly good battery life, then go for this. If you want small and/or ergonomic, avoid this. If you want a nice set of bits, go buy literally anything else.

Pros
  • Power Tools
Cons
  • The case may not be shock-resistant, which could damage the accessories