Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Li-Ion Cordless Screwdriver

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Very light,Long time Bettery

Very handy.
I use a lot of time to take off or in screws.
I bought this one and Millwaukee 4V,they both were good.
Millwaukee is stronger and loger bettery time, but much havier and it doesn't have a light.
This hitach has a small LED light,it's very helpful when we use dark area.
I used have 2.4v Panasonic (it was about $180),now I put it away.
Price is also wonderful and it came with 2 betteries.
I have been using this about 1 year already.
I strongly recommend if someone want light screw driver.
Make sure that this is not for havy duty, you will need higher voltage driver for havy duty.
-Peter-

2010-07-16

Hitachi: good screwdriver, but don't drop it...not ruggedized.

I've bought over 10 of these for use in teardown of aviation electronics equipment in our facility. The techs really love them compared ot the older ones we had (28 years ago all I had was a screwdriver!) Consequently, I think they are pretty well made with good life in the batteries and reasonable torque for any handyperson.

The only two failures we've experienced are after two were accidently dropped about 3-4 feet. The on/off switch became intermittent in one and the other would only work when used at a certain "angle". In both cases, this voided the warranty. I took one apart...that was a mistake.

My final verdict: good screwdriver...feels good in the hand...fairly light...good torque...love the LED light...but don't drop it!

All the best!

2010-06-14

Awesome awesome awesome

I bought this hitachi db3dl for my hobby (rc car racing, w/ integy quickpit tips) and it's like having a NASCAR pit crew with this machine. Fast, torque limiting, light, portable...you name it. And I've started using it around the house and this is just the best thing I never knew I should have. But I'll say that the price ($63 on amazon) and the fast shipping was shocking for such a good piece. Nobody in Hawaii carried it so amazon came thru again.

2010-05-16

good but picky about bits

I bought it for light- to medium-duty jobs, and it's met my needs well so far. I like the 2-position handle, the 2 batteries, the speedy recharge, and the work-light. But it only comes with 1 bit, a #2 Phillips. And the bit is unusually long and has a retaining groove around it, and the chuck can't directly accept the short grooveless bits from my magnetic drivers. Without an adapter they either sink all the way down into the chuck, or rest against the retaining mechanism which isn't designed to withstand pressure. I found that a magnetic bit extender makes a fine adapter, but it should have come with a proper one. Still, I'm happy with the value and I'd buy it again.

Plus, the Green Arrow used it in the 2010 season finale' of Smallville...good enough for me!

2010-05-13

Great Tool, but not for everyday use

I have to say I really loved this tool at first. Light weight with just the right set of features (ok, the LED is near worhtless). I never used it for heavy duty usage such as building a deck, but it did get used nearly everyday for light duty tasks and in that role it was ideal. I bought a second tool because I liked the first one so much, but within 6 months both tools were having problems. One of them developed a sticky ON switch. The other developed a problem with the hi/lo speed switch - I would set it to hi speed and it would pop out while screwing.

2010-05-09

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