It would seem that it's a trivial matter - to screw a screw or a screwdriver - to take a screwdriver of a certain shape and to cope with the task in two counts. But this is the case as long as such self-tapping screws are not a few tens, or even hundreds, for example, during major repairs. After work, a screwdriver mercilessly hurts his back, and his hands refuse to obey. That's when we begin to visit the idea of buying a screwdriver.
In this article we will show you how to choose a screwdriver for your home. Since now the stores offer an unbelievable abundance of tools, it is worthwhile before acquiring to get a little acquainted with what types of screwdrivers are, for what purpose they are intended.
Determine with the type of power supply
First of all, you need to decide which mode of operation is more comfortable - from the network or stand-alone, battery-powered. The first option is easier to operate, does not require recharging and special storage conditions. But it also has a significant disadvantage - in the absence of an electrical outlet or the disconnection of electricity, the tool will be immobilized.
Therefore, in the "field" conditions, for example, when working in the country, the best choice is a cordless screwdriver. In addition, with network models sometimes it is not very convenient to work - the wire, especially the long one, is often confused. Well, light and compact devices, equipped with a battery, you can always take with you.
If the tool is not used very often, it is still preferable to pay attention to the network option. In this case, pulling out the screwdriver once every six months, you do not have to look with a discouraged look at a discharged battery. If the standalone version seems more appropriate, take the model with a spare battery.
Battery type also matters. If you have to work often and a lot, you can buy a model with Li-Ion battery, which does not like a long lying idle. Well, and with a periodic need for screwdriver services, look towards the tool equipped with a nickel-metal hydride or nickel-cadmium battery. Important parameters such as the capacity of the battery and the time it is recharged.
Choosing a tool for the basic parameters
Determining what type of power we are comfortable with, pay attention to the technical specifications. For a screwdriver, this is the torque and the frequency with which the axis of the motor rotates. So, a good screwdriver for household needs at a speed of 500 rpm will help to cope with screwing screws, nuts and screws. But you can drill a hole at a speed of more than 1200 rpm.
With regard to torque, for work at home you can limit 15 Nm. Any self-tapping screws will be turned in with a "hurray".Higher torque is provided by professional screwdrivers that make it easy to make holes in very hard materials. If it is planned to produce such works, then it is worth looking at such equipment.
It should be noted that the tool intended for professionals is much more powerful than the household one, but its price is much higher. Therefore, it will be reasonable to buy it only if there is a lot of complicated work ahead, and it will not be necessary for your assistant to lie down for long.
Drill plus screwdriver - convenient and profitable
Sometimes the home master has a choice problem: you want to buy both a drill and a device for screwing self-tapping screws, but there is only enough money for one thing. But the way out in this case is - by purchasing a screwdriver, you can get two tools "in one bottle" at once, saving money and solving all your tasks.
By purchasing this universal tool, you can not only quickly hang shelves or assemble furniture, but also drill holes of various diameters in brick, concrete and even metal. The device can be operated in two modes: a drill( with a small torque and high speed) and, accordingly, a screwdriver( the torque is high and the rotational speed is small).
Bit set - the more, the better
When choosing a screwdriver, you must definitely look at its configuration. In addition to the spare battery, pay attention to what is still available. This particularly applies to attachments, which are called bits and represent steel rods, having a hexagonal shank on the side inserted into the tool. Well, on the opposite side, the bits for the screwdriver have the same shape as the various screwdrivers( cross, hex, star and others).
It will be optimal if a fairly complete set of baits is attached to the tool. This not only saves time for finding the required bits, but also guarantees a dense insertion of the attachments into the cartridge. If the screwdriver is sold without such a kit, it is best to buy bits of the same company. It is not worth saving on these small pieces of metal, buying on the market products of questionable quality from an unknown producer. It is better to keep your nerves.
We choose the manufacturer
To date, there are several companies that are deservedly considered the best manufacturers of tools, both professional and household. Of course, the prices for their products will be higher than for screwdrivers with strange names of unknown Chinese companies. But quality and reliability are worth the money.
For example, buying a screwdriver firm MAKITA or BOSCH, you can not doubt that it will last a long time, having experienced many repairs and furniture assemblies. A good choice are tools from AEG, Hitachi, Interskol. It is also important that where the goods are bought - an honest seller will by all means produce a certificate upon the first demand, answering all the questions that have arisen.
Thus, to all those who are looking for an answer to the question of how to choose a screwdriver for a house, one thing is for sure: do not rush. First of all, we need to determine the tasks to be solved with the help of this tool. When buying, pay attention to torque and speed.
