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#69749 09/20/06 06:56 PM
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Mash, I sympathize with you. Our Bosch Blender has a similar plastic/nylon "gear" to spin the blades of the blender. Needless to say, it stripped in no time.

How much more could a metal gear have cost?

Bosch quality is going downhill fast.

#69750 09/21/06 04:31 PM
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I have a Milwaukee 2.4v with a clutch and it's pretty nice but the battery wears out everyday. It's light and small enough to fit in my tool bag.

For trim out jobs, I prefer to carry the DeWalt 7.2volt cordless. The battery lasts forever and it's got tons of torgue. Downside is that it's heavy, and the holding clip for the screwdriver attachment is too easy to move and the bit pops out frequently.

After 25 years of twisting my fingers that have basically reformed to wrap around screwdrivers, it's a blessing to have a tool like this.

#69751 09/21/06 04:40 PM
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After owning 2 of the Milwaukee 2.4v cordless screwdrivers i have recently purchased this one.
Its 3.6 volts and the bits lock in the chuck also.

[Linked Image from panasonic.ca]

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#69752 09/21/06 06:38 PM
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Decided that as most folks here like them, I'd get one. Used our 'supermarket loyalty card' points and ordered a B&D. Went to collect it today, and it wasn't till I got the box home that I realised the girl at Customer Services, [ now there's an oxymoron for you, here in France [Linked Image] ], had given me a 12v cordless B&D drill instead.
Buggered if I'm driving 40 klics to get "Well, it's a red B & D, with a battery and a handle, what more d'you want? ALORS!! You opened the box!!!", so I'm keeping it.

Guess I'll have get one by mail order.

Alan


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#69753 09/21/06 07:42 PM
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I must be really old fashioned....I've never used a 'corded' screwdriver! [Linked Image]

#69754 09/21/06 08:14 PM
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I have an underling who I'll reffer to as Sideshowbob.... He has pulled this one when I give him a new task, "Oh my battery is dead..." I walk up to him and pull out his phillips - "Sorry, it's back to 80's for you then - the old-fashoned way! Remember to wax your screws..."


Mark Heller
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#69755 09/21/06 08:38 PM
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Old fashioned with a repetitive stress injury if you keep it up Reno.

Dave

#69756 09/21/06 09:34 PM
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I'm getting bleary eyed. I misread that Reno.

Dave

#69757 09/22/06 08:13 AM
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Hi Doug

I've been using the Milwaukee 2.4 as well for years. They are great little work horses. I love the compactness/weight of the design but, a bit more runtime would be nice. How does the 3.6 measure up when compared?

Thanks - John

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