WHY PAY MORE? LESS THAN £5 FOR A SCREWDRIVER KIT? CAN'T BE BAD!

Advantages: Very reasonably priced, does what it is meant to do.
Disadvantages: Basic user guide.

...Review of B&Q Value 3.6v Screwdriver 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, cordless screwdriver 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 cordless screwdrivers, hoping to save time and effort. We had a cordless...

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Review of B&Q UB36SD 3.6V Cordless Screwdriver - 3.6V Cordless Screwdriver

Compact, lightweight and good value

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 cordless screwdriver 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...

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Review of Ryobi CSD 4030 G - 4V Cordless Screwdriver

Being Bob The Builder

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 4.8V cordless 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; i...

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Review of Black & Decker HP 9048 K - 4.8V Cordless Screwdriver

Snap On Tools Ratcheting Screwdriver is all you need

Advantages: turn screws faster. lifetime guarantee, interchangeable bits
Disadvantages: quite pricey but it is snap on after all

...the snap on ratcheting screwdriver is a high quality tool, that can meet all your needs. no need to have lots of different screwdrivers as you can change the driver bits to what you need. it has a nice comfortable soft grip handle which comes in three main colours red, green and orange. the top of the handle twists off to reveal a compartment very handy for keeping various screwdriver bits. the shaft is interchangeable so you can get different length shafts. it is very durable and easy to use it has a twist style switch at the bottom of the handle to change the ratcheting direction or you can lock it off in the middle and use it like a normal screwdriver. and of course it is covered under snap-on's lifetime guarantee, so if it breaks you can get it replaced free of charge. As a automotive technician myself i would highly recommend this...

mechmatt 20.06.2009 · Read review
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Review of Snap On Tools Ratcheting Screwdriver

Screwing Made Easy

Advantages: Quick for big screwing jobs
Disadvantages: Need to ensure accuracy or disaster

...I had always wanted a cordless screwdriver and I recently treated myself to one. I am an enthusiastic though not particularly good do-it-yourselfer and whilst putting a screw in is not the most tiring thing to do all these things add up and anything which can ease the burden is welcome. The Black and Decker cost £34.49 from Argos (Catalogue number 710/8857) which puts it at the top of the price range for such screwdrivers. It comes with a wall mounted charger unit and putting this on the wall was the first job I did with the screwdriver. It also has a neat carry and storage case. There are enough bits included with the screwdriver to do any job you are likely to do. I do have to say though having used the screwdriver you must choose the right bit or the screwdriver will slip off. When it does so and you still have your finger...

polydeuces 26.03.2001 (22.03.2001) · Read review
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Review of Black & Decker 9019K - Cordless Screwdriver

Cordless Straighteners....WOW

Advantages: no cable to wrap around yourself whilst you straighten you hair
Disadvantages: none

...I never really used hair straigheners in the past, but after using my mates and being prone to frizzy hair, I have been converted and they are a absolute must for me. I stumbled across the Morphy and Richards cordless hair straigheners whilst browsing through my Argos catologue. As soon as I saw them, I wanted them, they were the first type of cordless straigheners I had seen and the thought of not having to worry about a cable really appealed to me. The reason why they appealed to me is because there is no plug socket near my rather tiny mirror in the bedroom, having cordless straigheners means that I can style my hair in the bathroom, in front of my rather large mirror. Not having a cable getting in the way also means that I can concentrate more on not burning myself. At the time of purchasing these straighteners, they cost £59...

jippo 29.09.2007 (20.06.2007) · Read review
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Review of Morphy Richards 22070 Cordless

RSI...Not I

Advantages: Neat, simple to use, durable.
Disadvantages: Disposal of old units

...I must have I love work tattooed on my forehead, my Father in law bought me a Black & Decker work mate as a wedding gift and ever since I seem to get some kind of tool as a present. All very useful and all put to work I may add, anyway one of the latest additions to my toys is the Black & Decker 9019K cordless screwdriver. The days of strained wrists and blisters in the palm of my hand are things of the past, as far as putting up shelves etc. is concerned. Ratchets, yankees, philips and pozidriv (yes there is no e on the end) are all names of the past, now all I need is my cordless screwdriver, a few bits and Bobs your uncle, job done in half the time and no sweat. Finish the job and put the driver back in its charging cradle and then it’s ready for another days work when I want it. This is an excellent bit of kit...

carpathian 22.10.2001 · Read review
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Review of Black & Decker 9019K - Cordless Screwdriver

The Sonic Screwdriver : A Must Buy!

Advantages: True Sound Effects and Lights
Disadvantages: The UV Ink runs out fast.

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joek2k7 20.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Character Options Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver

Logitech Cordless Desktop S510

Advantages: Slim and sexy, extra buttons
Disadvantages: Mouse a bit plasticky

...My somewhat ancient Microsoft Internet keyboard and mouse are starting to get a bit long in the tooth. The mouse's ball has gone a bit strange and the keyboard is looking rather grubby and being wired rather than wireless, sometimes gets caught up as I move it about. It was upgrade time. The replacement of choice turned out to be the Logitech Cordless Desktop 510. The Logitech Cordless Desktop S510 consists of three items, the keyboard, mouse and wireless transmitter plus of course the driver CD. OK, four items. The Logitech Cordless S510 keyboard's main selling point is its slim profile - around 1cm and this is why I bought it - it looks really, really sexy. Perhaps I should get my head checked out if I've started to find computer keyboards sexy but you know what I mean... Anyway, despite this super-thin profile, it still...

ilaskey 09.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Logitech Cordless Desktop S 510 - keyboard , mouse

Splosh your dosh on this Bosch!

Advantages: small, powerful, comfortable, reliable, led lights, led indicators
Disadvantages: not as many bits as I'd have liked also would have liked a lock function

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fightgear 12.07.2007 · Read review
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Review of Bosch IXO Cordless screwdriver 3.6v with Lithium ion technology