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[Hummer]

I have an older one like that. It seems backasswards to me. I think I need to be left handed and cross eyed to use it right. And it''s a heavy SOB but it does keep the plywood pressed to the sawhorses. It's my circular saw of last resort. I probably don't know how to use it because I'm not left handed and cross eyed.

[Irving]

Usually I wouldn't recommend drinking a bunch before using a saw but.... Maybe that's the ticket?

[Hummer]

It might help.

Naaah....

[Irving]

I'm up to three different drills now (including one impact) that I like to use when building things. It's just easier to have a drill for making pilot holes and an impact for driving screws. However, ever since I saw a powered screw driver, it seemed like a really nice thing to have for quickly removing screws like when changing outlets and stuff, but where a full size drill would be overkill. I went and bought this a while ago and I hate it. It's not that it's Ryobi, it's just that it misses the mark. So don't buy one of these.

[Jer]

I'm up to three different drills now (including one impact) that I like to use when building things. It's just easier to have a drill for making pilot holes and an impact for driving screws. However, ever since I saw a powered screw driver, it seemed like a really nice thing to have for quickly removing screws like when changing outlets and stuff, but where a full size drill would be overkill. I went and bought this a while ago and I hate it. It's not that it's Ryobi, it's just that it misses the mark. So don't buy one of these.

I've found that while I have a bevy of 20v Dewalt drills and tools the ones I reach for most often are my 12v line. They're light and compact but also very robust and still get the job done. If you recall the picture I posted many years back of the large built-in bench I built in my garage I used my little 12v Dewalt drill to set all of those 3" screws. It didn't miss a beat. I only reach for the 20v stuff when I've got a massive project and need the extra oomph but mostly the added run time from the larger battery.

[SideShow Bob]

Meh,
All you need for wall outlets and covers is a couple of these. Did several years of apprenticeship in the home const. trade without power tools.
I know, it was in the mid 80?s and power tools were virtually non-existent.

[Jer]

Meh,
All you need for wall outlets and covers is a couple of these. Did several years of apprenticeship in the home const. trade without power tools.
I know, it was in the mid 80?s and power tools were virtually non-existent.

Can't a guy own/use both? I do and my wobble screwdrivers are still on my belt (along w/my 12v Dewalt impact drill) which I still have set up out in the garage years after being in the trade. Whenever I do electrical work around the house (w/o a permit of course and always hot!) I'm thankful I still have that setup and don't have to play "Pocket Electrician" while doing shade-tree sparky work. I would never use a drill on a receptacle cover but that doesn't mean it doesn't have it's uses it also means that just because you use one doesn't mean you can't use one of those whiz-bang items you pictured. Hell, the real purist would say that your wobble isn't as good as the old fashioned straight job. lol

[SideShow Bob]

If I were still doing electrical const. Yes, I would have modern cordless power tools. I use cordless power tools almost every day at work, every truck has a drill and sawzall. But for home owner and occasional electrical maintenance, it takes more time to break out the cordless than it does to take care of the problem.

[brutal]

Picked these up a few weeks ago.

I knew I would appreciate the impact for driving screws, just not how much more.

The multi tool has become indispensable with the recent rework I've had to do here.

[Mercula]

I have the 12v Dewalt driver. I LOVE THE THING TO DEATH. I use it every day for work. When it dies or gets lost/stolen I won?t go even one day till I buy a new one. Perfect size. I?ve tried them all too.