Makita DF001DW 3.6V Li-ion Screwdriver Supplied with an 18 Piece Bit Set in a Carry Case

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Probably the best electric screwdriver for home use, it’s got everything you might need in a small but sturdy case. Firstly, lithium-ion batteries do not like to be too hot, especially when they are fully charged. So, keep your batteries at a temperature of between 20 and 25 degrees wherever possible. Makita are a leader in power tool technology for professional and DIY work. Best in class for cordless power tool technology makes Makita a safe bet. Getting a torque adjuster collet on a budget electric screwdriver is great. Learn to use it and you won’t strip a screw head ever again. The flexible drive shaft is probably the best accessory you can get for a portable electric screwdriver. It gets into the tightest spots imaginable!

I wish this had a speed selector as well as a torque selector. It runs quite slowly, but it’s either on or off, with no variation.This isn’t a heavy-duty tool, but it still delivers 5 Nm of torque and a nippy 360 rpm. It’s got more than enough power to drive all sorts of screws around the house or garden. But you’re not buying this to replace a full-size driver anyway. It’s the right size to keep in a kitchen drawer for when you need it. However, the WX240 really comes into its own if you’re working in cramped spaces, or doing fiddly jobs where a larger cordless driver with more of a pistol grip might get in the way. I used both the WX240 and the Bosch IXO to assemble a PC inside a new case, and while the Bosch was fine for removing external case screws, the Worx was a lot more usable inside the case and for getting screws into the motherboard. It charges in under 90 minutes over a USB-C cable, and will happily last for around 35 to 45 minutes of work. For bigger screws on DIY jobs, you might want something with a little more power and torque; but if you need something that feels and works more like a manual screwdriver, this is the one to buy. This cordless screwdriver is a neat piece of kit though, well-built and powerful, yet compact and light to use. It is powered by a 3.6 Volt 1.5 Ah Lithium-Ion battery that can hold its charge for surprisingly long periods (depending on the workload of course) and charges in around 3 hours. Also, a battery protection circuit protects against over-discharging and over-heating, therefore extending the battery life. The 5 Nm of torque goes a long way on electric screwdrivers. This one confidently screws into a range of materials. Write: DIY Garden (Harris Creative Ltd), Lytchett House, 13 Freeland Park, Wareham Road, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6FA

With one of the largest ranges of power tools in the world, Makita pushes technology with features such as brushless motors, anti-vibration technology and the higher output batteries in the Makita 40V XGT range.

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A huge amount of power for such a compact screwdriver. It can drive screws into a range of materials without breaking a sweat. Battery power, capacity and charge time between use are the most important considerations when choosing a cordless screwdriver. Some electric screwdrivers come with a USB charger too. The battery power is directly proportional to the maximum torque the cordless screwdriver can generate. Carrying around a full set of screw bits is a bit excessive, but make sure your kit contains the most common bits – flat, Philips, PoziDrive and Torx are what I’d recommend. As with most drill-drivers, the battery is a separate unit that slides onto the bottom of the handle. It’s charged by its own charger and can take up to six hours to charge. This and the sheer size means it’s not as convenient a tool for basic household DIY, but it’s a brilliant and affordable option when you have something more ambitious in mind. The big LED torch set into the base of the screwdriver is really useful. It turns a good tool into a great one, as far as I’m concerned.