Advantages: Very reasonably priced, does what it is meant to do. Disadvantages: Basic user guide.
Review of B&Q Value 3.6vScrewdriver Set
This is a change of subject matter for me as I usually review food products, books, DVDs, toiletries and the like, but having purchased this last week I was so impressed that I felt I wanted to share my experiences.
The Product and Why I Bought It
I am reviewing a rechargeable, cordlessscrewdriver from the B&Q 'Value' range. Although not usually 'into' DIY, my partner and I are tackling two projects currently, we are converting a panel van into a motor home and about to start constructing a large (10ft x 12 ft) garden shed, which we purchased as a flat pack. With both these projects, there will be plenty of screws to be screwed and panels to be secured, so when in recently B&Q, we decided to have a look at cordlessscrewdrivers, hoping to save time and effort.
We had a cordless ...
Advantages: Lightweight, easy to use, effective Disadvantages: Probably not robust enough for a 'serious' handyman
I do love my gadgets especially those that I can use for DIY around the house. I believe that if I am going to save money by doing the job myself it makes sense to have a good range of tools to help me in my work.
I wanted a little cordlessscrewdriver to replace an old one that had just about given up the ghost so I went for a wander around B&Q to see what was on offer.
Features
Personally I didn't want anything too fancy, just a simple screwdriver which would do most simple jobs. I didn't want to pay too much either so I avoided the more expensive brands. Although this wasn't the cheapest screwdriver on offer it did come complete with a canvas case containing 40 screwdriver bits which was what swung it for me. The 40 bits include philips head, pozidrive and straight as well as star, hexagonal, nut drivers and socket ...
Advantages: Cheap, avoids over tightening and splitting of wood, comes with a protective case Disadvantages: Poor battery life, "garish" colours, some useless features (the tape and torch)
Whilst browsing through my local Homebase store I noticed an ?offer? shelf containing several ?power? tools made by Black & Decker. I do not enjoy DIY and I don?t think I ever will, since it?s just not me. Despite my dislike for it DIY is something that has to be done so any tools available that make my life easier are all good in my book.
Browsing through the shelf I noticed the HP9048K, which is a 4.8Vcordless electric screwdriver made by Black & Decker. At that time I had a load of pictures to hang and since we were basically refurbishing our new property there was loads of flat packed items that needed to be put together and plenty more that would need to be put together in the future. I suddenly found myself thinking I needed a power screwdriver so put one on the trolley.
What you get
The box contains;
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