The cordless screwdriver is the ideal complement to a screwdriver and very practical when assembling flat-pack furniture. All devices in the cordless screwdriver test by Werkzeug-abc.de offer the possibility to change the attachments and use them with different tips, whether flat, star, or Torx.
What should you look for when buying a cordless screwdriver?
There is a large selection of cordless screwdrivers on the market for all types of work, which implies a solution for every customer requirement, but at the same time a difficulty in choosing the model that best suits them.
The first thing you need to consider is the budget you can allocate for the purchase. From this, you will choose the best option within the available money.
The type of material (wood, metal, brick, masonry, concrete, etc.) and the frequency of use (for a specific arrangement, for several, or as a continuous work tool) are decisive for the choice of drill.
For harder materials, mains-powered drills are more recommended due to their higher power. For work that requires less power and more frequent use, however, cordless drill drivers are preferable. This is because the battery tends to lose charge when the tool is not in use. Therefore, it may happen that you have to waste time charging it when it is necessary to use it.
For the hardest materials such as concrete, slabs, or floors, however, rotary hammers are best suited, which have the power and impact force required for this type of drilling.
The type of work?
The choice of a cordless screwdriver often depends on the type of work you will be doing. Here, too, the peculiarities that a cordless screwdriver brings with it and which you should consider when choosing a drill apply.
Cordless screwdrivers are generally predominantly lightweight tools, but can also be used in electrical workshops. Cordless drill/drivers are used primarily for heavier and higher-frequency work due to their power.
For example, if you are laying drywall, cement board, decking, plasterboard, subfloors, carpets, and various types of flooring, it is convenient to look for screwdriver guns. If our need requires a lot of screwing, a screwdriver gun with automatic feed is ideal, as it allows you to quickly place a whole series of screws.
If, on the other hand, you are working in confined spaces, the articulation of cordless screwdrivers can make work easier where conventional manual screwdrivers do not work. This articulated handle can also reduce fatigue, especially when screws have to be arranged horizontally.
The speed of the cordless screwdriver
If you need more control when screwing, it is preferable to choose a cordless screwdriver with a lower speed. For drywall screwdrivers and other applications, whether cordless or corded, motor speeds range from 2,500 to over 5,000 rpm.
Although this is already a common feature of all these tools, you must check that all motors are reversible to allow for the removal of a poorly driven or angled screw.
