Any recommendations for a light weight electric screwdriver?

[HappyHippyDad]

I would like a lightweight electric implement for undoing and doing up screws on sockets, switches etc. It's really just for when I am doing EICR's as you take off quite a few faceplates. There are so many options out there that i'm getting a bit snowed under trying to narrow down my search. It's really if any of you use something like this and are happy with it.

Ideally i'd like it to have a degree of speed control on it, although I guess if it is pretty slow anyway then maybe not. Anything from some kind of pencil screwdriver to one that looks like a drill, as long as it's light.

Cheers

 

[Pete999]

How much do you want to spend?

 

[HappyHippyDad]

How much do you want to spend?

I don't really mind Pete. I like to buy quality so it can be a bit pricey (let's say max £150), although if there's something cheaper that does the job then that's fine.

 

[Sintra]

I have one that I got in the states. Best way to describe it would be like a tiny wheel brace with a 4mm flat end and a handle that spins. Maybe some of our members from that side of the pond will know it’s correct name. What I do know is that it is a doddle for socket screws.

 

[telectrix]

i have a cheapo ryobi. 4.0V has speed control and torque control. ideal for what you want. bosch and a few others do similar.

Screwdriver | DIY at B&Q

This cordless screwdriver is ideal for jobs around the home. Supplied with 1 battery x 1.3Ah li-ion batteries and 6x screwdriver bits.

www.diy.com

 

[Dan]

Moved to the tools forum.

 

[Pete999]

I don't really mind Pete. I like to buy quality so it can be a bit pricey (let's say max £150), although if there's something cheaper that does the job then that's fine.

The WIHA one is nice but above the price range you quoted about 260 scrots

 

[casperLennon]

Bosch go. Mine was £30. Brilliant

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Bosch go. Mine was £30. Brilliant

I looked closely at that one but was really put off by the fact that you have to push the screwdriver forwards to make it work, rather than a button.

 

[casperLennon]

It’s a little unusual when unscrewing but you get used to it.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

The WIHA one is nice but above the price range you quoted about 260 scrots

The wiha certainly does look good Pete. I know I said price doesn't really matter but that is perhaps a little too much

 

[telectrix]

go for the ryobi. £20. it's a no brainer. had mine 4 years. was £30 when i bought it.

 

[HappyHippyDad]

I'm really looking at the wiha. It does look really nice!

 

[MJPD29]

Never used one but wiha speede looks brilliant

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Nope.. decided against the Wiha, it's just too expensive. It also may have a design flaw in the o ring that holds the bit in place, plus Wiha customer service sounds poor, so not worth the £200.