DEWALT 8V MAX Gyroscopic Cordless Screwdriver 1-Battery Kit, Electric (DCF680N1)

Picked this up to replace a similar Ryobi unit that I’ve been using for RC hobby use. I chose upgrading to the Dewalt because the Ryobi has an internal battery and no clutch.It is not a torque monster, don’t expect to drive or remove 3” wood screws all day...but it is almost perfect for hobby use. The clutch is very good and goes low enough even for M3 screws into plastic.The gyro mechanism is very slick and intuitive once you run it a little while and figure out the little quirks there. The ergonomics are better than my Ryobi and I’m very happy with battery life. The bit holder it comes with is ok but I quickly removed it because of clearance issues. The light is very nice because it will illuminate hard to see spots even with typical work lighting. (See photo for with & without).Overall I’m very happy with the purchase. The only thing I’d like would be a hi/low gearbox for that additional torque or speed selection. But the sum of all the other features outweighs that single drawback.

I love this screw gun as this thing makes putting together PC's easy and simple. Not more twisting away over and over when all I have to do is just twist in the direction of loosening the screw or tightening it. Its brilliant and affordable! for such a little device it has so much power behind it and I really appreciate the quality and power of Dewalt's product. The light built in is great especially in tight spaces of computers or other items that need screws loosened and tightened!Do not hesitate to but this because i is really portable and useful in many industrial and non industrial ways.

I purchased this 8 V drill and used it several times now and it works amazing. It has plenty of power. Works great for doing electrical work and small jobs. Very happy with the product.

I really like the DeWalt line of tools. I have several different brands for different projects, and DeWalt is in that line-up. The ergonomics are very good, feels solid. I purposely purchased this screwdriver due to the fact it can be changed from a straight tool to a tool with a handle. I have already used both modes for my line of work. I purchased this for my business use on computers. The adjustable speed by turning your hand one way or another is great. I wanted a tool that wasn't as fast as some of the screwdrivers, like my very fast Makita older version, and this fit exactly in that line. It's nice to have the bag. I put labels on mine so I know what tools I have in each bag. I purchased two different packages of this screwdriver, each having different accessories.

The gyroscopic feature is a gimmick and I have mixed feelings about it. If you're not familiar with it, there are motion sensing gyroscopes in the drill that use your wrist rotation to determine the chuck speed. So operation works like this: Insert driver bit into screw, pull trigger (nothing happens at this point), then rotate your wrist about the same axis as the rotation of the drill. This is the same motion you use when driving a screw with a normal unpowered screwdriver. The gyroscopes measure how far your wrist has turned since the trigger was pulled and adjusts the dill direction and speed accordingly. In a drill like this I think its actually a handy feature. It led to a huge decrease in control going one direction and unintentional reversals. But the really cool thing it allowed me to do was the "turn the screw backwards until it clicks" trick to prevent cross threading machine screws. With a normal drill I have to do this by hand or hit the reverse switch a bunch. A few times I found myself having to twist my wrist at awkward angles to get the drill engaged so this driver may be a problem in tight spaces. Overall though I think the gyro scope was very handy in my application where I was tightening and loosening a few thousand 1/4-20 machine screws.As far as power goes though, this drill is totally gutless. I had to give each screw an extra 1/4 turn by hand at the end to get it tight enough. I doubt this thing would be able to drive a wood screw at all. Im not sure about other brands of small screwdriver, but if you are looking for a general purpose driver get something else.As neet as this thing is, if you already have an 18V it becomes completely redundant.

My husband put this on his wish list primarily for the extra torque provided by the 8V power vs the typical 4V that his Black and Decker has. Further, the Black and Decker usually lasts about a year before it gives out. This screwdriver definitely has more power. It remains to be seen how long it lasts. He didn't even realize that this screwdriver has an advanced function. Rather than a switch to change direction of the turn, this one has a built in gyroscope. You press the trigger, then turn the screwdriver in the direction you want it to turn. The more you turn the screwdriver, the faster it goes. It works in any position (horizontal, vertical, or any angle). He LOVES it.

For times when you want both power and finesse, this is just the ticket! I'd been hesitant to buy a power screwdriver as I have a drill and a ratcheting screwdriver, but when assembling furniture or exercise equipment or doing tasks around the house, either the job is just too big to do manually, but you need a finer touch than you might have with a drill. In walks the power screwdriver. This one in particular is great because it is intuitive - the more you turn either way, the more power you get. Very smooth, light, easy to hold, even for my smaller hands which are easily fatigued. Good torque - does tighten well (I still like to finish tighten critical bolts with a ratcheting screwdriver), but doesn't strip Ikea pressboard. Exactly that "just right" I was looking for!

I've used this gyro screwdriver for several years. Just purchased another for a Christmas gift. Solid, well made, never has a problem, and does what every non-gyro driver cannot do -- sense your wrist movement and become an extension of your thoughts. I love this tool.