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Comment on Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head by Simmon Mariani

Simmon Mariani — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 15:43:34 +0000

Review by Simmon Mariani for Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head
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It does everything as advertised.Pros: different torque settings, 2 drive speeds, small LED light, pivot point, overall “feel”.Cons: drilling is only for light duty jobs (otherwise get a real drill), charging time takes too long. connection for the charger plug is right in the pivot point and it doesn’t let you use it while plugged in.Other than the charging issues(that’s why I won’t give it 5 stars) but it’s a fantastic tool at a decent price.

Comment on Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head by brianpsu

brianpsu — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:46:14 +0000

Review by brianpsu for Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head
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This is the best *cheap* cordless screwdriver I have ever used. The ergonomics of this driver feels excellent in your hand. Plenty of power and charge in the 6V battery. The clutch eliminates the problem of overtightening and the drill speed is fantastic for quick pilot holes. The two bit holders and LED light really add to the convenience. I haven’t used the tape, which is pretty cheesy, but I imagine it could come in handy for a quick measurement. I only have two complaints, but for less than $30, they really don’t matter… 1) It should have a LED to indicate that it is charging, 2) I wish the battery was replacable. For the money, this is an indispensible gadget.

Comment on Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head by AE&KD

AE&KD — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 14:10:27 +0000

Review by AE&KD for Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head
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Bought this as a Christmas present for my wife and have been installing blinds ever since. While it’s not intended to take the place of an 18 volt drill, it does a fantastic job screwing and unscrewing. The forward, reverse rocker switch is more convient than others that we have used and the angles are handy. I would not recommend it as a replacement for the DeWalt heavy duty cordless screwdriver (my favorite), but it’s lighter and 1/3 the price. Well worth the money….

Comment on Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head by Kala

Kala — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 13:41:34 +0000

Review by Kala for Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head
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I have one of these power screwdrivers and it is a lifesaver! It cuts down on installion time by quite a lot. My fiance place together two new bookshelves for me with this screwdriver in FAR less time than it normally takes him with a regular screwdriver!Besides being a fantastic screwdriver, it also can act as a drill (if you get the right bits). Since it has two speeds, you can drill holes at a quick speed, then use the slower speed when you’re using the screwdriver part. It also has a handy tape measure inside for quick, last minute measuring. Another fantastic benefit is that it locks in to three different positions – so if you need to get to something at an awkward angle, it makes it a LOT simpler! It also has a handy light on it, so if you are screwing something in a dark part of a room, you can see better what you’re doing. I’m very impressed with this tool – I highly recommend purchasing it! You will not be disappointed!

Comment on Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head by Kevin Woodward

Kevin Woodward — Sat, 06 Nov 2010 12:45:55 +0000

Review by Kevin Woodward for Black & Decker PD600 Pivot Plus 6-Volt Nicad Cordless Screwdriver with Articulating Head
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The benefits of cordless power tools are obvious, but who says you need to pay hundreds of dollars to get the job done if you live in an apartment and don’t have a contractor’s license?

For $25, this is a super addition to any toolbox — or kitchen cabinet. This is a fantastic gift thought for dad — or mom, for that matter.

Here’s why:

* Quick-release collar allows you to pop in a screw or drill bit in a flash. A nice, tight grip.

* Multiple forward or reverse speeds at the click of a button. Torque control on the collar is simple to adjust and visual icons make it simple to figure out which one is best depending on whether you’re using a screw or drill bit. Sweet.

* From 3-6 hours of operation on a single charge. Because it can take about six hours to re-charge, it’s a excellent thought to leave this plugged into an outlet in the kitchen, bathroom or garage (but not longer than 3-4 weeks without use to avoid reduction in battery life).

* Ability to pivot the position of the handle or angle is huge plus and fantastic way to avoid carpel tunnel pain.

* The LED light, built-in removable tape measure and bit holder on the handle are fluff, but add to the coolness factor.

* Surprisingly light weight for it’s rather large size.

So far no complaints. Price, form and function add up to a solid 5-star rating. You simply can’t go incorrect here.

Comment on Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery) by Kjetil (Norway)

Kjetil (Norway) — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 01:01:25 +0000

Review by Kjetil (Norway) for Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)
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I bought this impact driver in june ’10 and used it this summer when renovating two apartments, and although it looks and feels small, light and very handy, it’s really a beast! It will drive even your largest screws through the toughest wood without any problems. This is primarily a carpentry tool, and should not be mistaken for an impact wrench, so you can’t change tires with this one. But for what it’s made for, it’s worth every single penny. I have also used it to pull out stubborn bolts in the engine compartment of my car, and it does the job with so much ease and speed that I find myself smiling every time I use it. The torque adjustment is also useful, as the maximum torque setting is only needed for quick and/or tough jobs. I though I’d try a torx bit from a regular screwdriver set I have, but the torque in the BTD144 was just a small bit too much for the poor bit to be used on the large screws with this tool, so it really twisted the whole bit.

I definately recommend this tool to anyone who does medium or larger projects and need a tool that packs a punch.

Comment on Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery) by valerie majercsik

valerie majercsik — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:58:03 +0000

Review by valerie majercsik for Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)
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I’ve had a chance to place this guy to excellent work in a rush. So far putting in small to medium screws in building cabinets. The feel of the driver is very nice. Very well built. The torque is very strong. Maybe a bit strong for small screws but only a bit. I haven’t had the oppertunity to try the max setting and probably will never do so. After purchasing the Makita drill earlier in the year, this was a fantastic addition. Having a small bit of knowledge of brushless technology the extra money for the new model was worth it. I would highly recommend!

Comment on Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery) by D. Frank

D. Frank — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:29:48 +0000

Review by D. Frank for Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)
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Buy this bare tool to go along with my Makita LXT cordless drill and I absolutely like it! Being a professional in the field, I use this tool often and have found it to be outstanding! The tool has a fantastic feel in your hand, lightweight, and is extremely powerful. I like having 3 speeds to choose from so you can set the speed for the type of work you are doing. Bit insertion is really smooth, with just sliding it in and having it lock and secure the bit. I am very surprised how long the battery last driving 3 inch screws, just incredible! Makita is making some awesome power tools right now, I’m really impressed!

Comment on Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery) by dreamweaver

dreamweaver — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:07:40 +0000

Review by dreamweaver for Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)
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Bought this tool this past Dec 2009. I use it in the Refrigeration/HVAC industry. It has been a fantastic tool. Very powerful and I like the adjustable torque. I would highly recommend it.

Comment on Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery) by Will Deutsch

Will Deutsch — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:02:43 +0000

Review by Will Deutsch for Bare-Tool Makita BTD144Z 18-Volt LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only, No Battery)
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The only problem with this tool is that it doesn’t work well as a hammer… which is to say – as a cordless impact driver is is as close to perfect as can be. I’ve used it for several projects now and all I can say is I wish I had bought one sooner for earlier projects. It works 100% better then a cordless drill as a driver, I would say in some cases even better then a regular screw driver or wrench at driving hard fasteners in weird positions. I’m already invested in the Makita lithium-ion system so I didn’t seriously consider any alternative but I have tried them at the local home stores. This one is at least as excellent as all other top of the line cordless drivers of this size.

The 3 torque/speed settings are really useful. Mostly I use it on the lowest setting unless I know I need more torque. If I hit a snag I simply up the power.

The tool works well with both the 1.5A and 3A batter packs. But, the 1.5A pack is shorter then the belt clip so the tool doesn’t stand flat on battery with the tool belt clip installed.