By: PS3MyLuv

PS3MyLuv — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:12:10 +0000

Takes some practice to get the speed right, but a good tool My spouse and I are handy around the house and we use our screwdrivers daily. This electrical screwdriver has an interesting twist (pun intended!): it’s motion-activated! It has a gyroscope inside that can tell whether you’re turning it right or left. The more you turn in the direction, the faster the motor drives the bit. However, it does take some practice to get used to the variable speed, and I’ve found it actually a little frustrating to use for certain applications. At the beginning, I also had to remember to squeeze the grip to activate the motorized mechanism. You can tell it’s activated when the light comes on. The screwdriver is powered by a built-in LiIon rechargable battery, and an AC adapter is included, along with standard-sized flat bit and cross bit. Overall, though, it’s a really handy tool to have around, and I’m ordering an additional one.

By: D. A. Ross

D. A. Ross — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 11:03:31 +0000

A tool even a non-handyman can use I am about as far removed from the likes of Bob Vila, Tim “The Toolman” Taylor, or Ty Pennington as one can get, which is hard to admit as a guy. My knowledge of carpentry, mechanics and general how-to is less than remedial. Just look behind any hanging picture frame in my house, and you’ll discover an average of 13 holes where I attempted to place the screw, before finally settling on one of appropriate height. My wife never lets me hear the end of it.That said, the B&D Max Gyro is so simple to use, that I have become a master craftsman, and am now checking every loose screw in the house just so I can feel superior with my new found skills. The Max Gyro is a deceptively simple power screwdriver that sort of reminds me of a Nintendo Wii controller: grasp the handle, smile when the headlight pops on, rotate your wrist to the right, and the screwdriver begins to … well, screw. The further to the right you rotate your wrist, the faster the motor goes. To unscrew, simply perform the opposite action. Stand back. Admire handy work.The 4 Volt rechargeable battery is surprisingly strong and long-lasting, but the great thing is it can be charged while being used — assuming you’re working near a power source. Now, it isn’t as powerful as, say, a screw gun, but the Max Gyro will handle pretty much any simple job around the house with ease.Included with this bad boy are two screw bits: the standard flat head, and Philips slot head. Would have been cool if the heads were in a one-piece design, each on opposite ends, as I have a tendency to lose small objects, but I’ll make do with what I have.Overall, I highly recommend this for both the seasoned pro, adding a second addition to the house, or the schmo, like myself, who can barely assemble an Ikea bookshelf. The only downside is the price, which seems a little high, hence, the 4 stars. But the Max Gyro definitely makes for a nice gift, so it is well worth checking into!

Comments on: Black & Decker BDCS40G 4-Volt Max Gyro Screwdriver

By: PS3MyLuv

By: D. A. Ross