Amazon has this Dremel cordless screwdriver kit on sale for $34.98 right now, making it a great buy!
I bought the Bosch version of this tool a while back, and have nothing but good things to say about it.
That’s right, this was a Bosch product first, in Europe, and was given Dremel branding for release in the USA.
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It operates at 360 RPM and has a selectable torque clutch. Dremel doesn’t disclose the max torque rating, but 30-40 in-lbs tends to be the norm for 4V Max cordless screwdrivers.
The tool is easy to use. Simply slide the direction selector switch in the direction you want the tool to turn, and then press the power button.
Charging is done via USB. My Bosch charges via micro USB, and I assume the same is true for this Dremel.
It’s a neat little cordless screwdriver. $35 seems like a good price.
I checked Dremel’s social media accounts to see if I missed any noteworthy Black Friday tool deals or new tool launches, and all I saw was some kind of collab on special edition sneakers, and a new Scrubdaddy sponge edition of their cordless cleaning tool.
Dremel has had very weak Holiday and Black Friday deals so far, prompting me to share about this one. It’s a great tool at a great price, and seems to be the only reason to talk about Dremel this week.
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If you’re looking for something different, Amazon also has an a Skil angled 4V cordless screwdriver on sale for $15.99, and a new pivoting head screwdriver for $19.98.
Geoff
I’m curious about the appeal of a dedicated cordless screwdriver over a drill? Is it just the smaller size (both volume and weight) that makes it easier to use instead of a clutched drill, set to its low setting? Or are there other benefits beyond this?
Munklepunk
These small cordless screwdrivers are awesome for light work. Ever done any electronics work or installed cabinet doors? The low speed and low torque make these very manageable in applications where stripping fasteners is an issue
Jared
I have this one. I bought it on a whim when I spotted it on clearance. I’ve used it for installing outlets and other light duty stuff.
It’s not the sort of thing most people “need”, but it can speed up certain tasks. It’s nice to keep in a tool bag too – I’m not going to keep a drill there unless I know I need it.
I don’t want to oversell it – if you already have a lightweight drill, the benefits are probably marginal. If your alternative is a 18/20v full-sized drill, then this is definitely a nice alternative.
James
I keep the Makita version in my home office (it came with full set of 1” bits) for ou battery swaps, home stuff… I have drill / impact in the basement if I need.
Honestly I thought I would use it more, but most often I grab the multi driver first. However if the toy has 2 or more screws on the battery case, or for anything else repetitive, it’s nice to have, but I can’t say I’d miss it if it walked away.
I did try it professionally for a short while but the M12 impact with its electronic torque settings is too versatile for me to carry anything else.
James
*toy battery swaps..
Also meant to say: the one that intrigues me is the Dewalt with the gyroscopic controls…had I done a bit of research I probably would have chosen that one but the Makita was a bit of an impulse buy at my (dangerous to the wallet) tool store. I was tempted again by the post today, but I definitely don’t need 2 electric screwdrivers.
Stuart
You can fit this in your pocket, and it costs far less than the average cordless drill/driver.
Josh O'Quin
I bought one of these for adding to my electronics repair field kit, and I’m a big fan. It makes opening gas monitors to swap out sensors and service pumps really quick and efficient. The torque clutch lives on the lowest setting to avoid stripping out fine threaded screw sockets, but can be turned up to unstick stubborn screws.
The feature that I never expected to use, I use all the time. If you have the direction switch set to screw or unscrew, pressure down on the tip starts the motor automatically. I love it because it allows me to choke up on the handle without having to press the button.
This has made me more efficient on service calls, and saves wear and tear on my wrist. The battery easily lasts me a full day between charges.
At $50 regular price, it’s a solid recommendation, at the $35 I picked it up on sale for, it was a steal.