Fastener specialist: TOP-5 cordless screwdrivers with a bit chuck

The mere fact of belonging to the American Stanley tool brand suggests that the STDR5206 screwdriver will become a reliable repair assistant and a favorite tool of a professional craftsman.

The STDR5206 is well balanced and fits securely in the hand. It weighs a little (1.4 kg), and the spectacular yellow-black coloring of the durable plastic case with rubberized inserts is similar to that used by another famous brand — Dewalt, which, however, is not surprising, since both brands are part of the same concern.

STDR5206 significantly simplifies the installation of drywall, chipboard and even OSB, which will especially please interior decoration specialists and furniture makers. The presence of the reverse makes the task of removing the fastener easily and quickly feasible.

The motor of the screwdriver has sufficient, although not the largest in the niche power of 520 watts.The spindle rotation speed reaches 4500 rpm, and this figure is higher than the average in the niche. The depth limiter will help to cope with the tightening of screws into materials of small thickness. Thanks to the clutch, the bit rotates only when the force is applied to the working surface, while the clutch is open at idle, and the bit is stationary. But there are no fasteners for the nozzle of the tape store of self-tapping screws. We'll have to charge them one at a time.

Not everyone will like the small and therefore not very reliable belt clip and the length of the cord, which is only 2 m. You will not be able to walk much. And ceiling work does not seem possible at all. Adds tar and the smell of cheap plastic (although the company is American, but assembled in China), which holds firm for a month after purchase. But for such money, and even with a 2-year manufacturer's warranty and excellent service support, you can close your eyes to these shortcomings.

The Interskol company has been giving functional, convenient, durable power tools to craftsmen for a quarter of a century, including the SH-8/700ER corded screwdriver.

The model fits comfortably in the hand, and the rubber pad of the handle does not allow sliding. It's worth saying right away that along with good ergonomics, weight confuses. Almost 2 kg without 50 g. That's almost as much as the battery versions weigh. And this is a disadvantage. Since the brush, aggravated by the power cord stretching behind it, gets tired quickly.

But the cord itself is of a convenient length (3 m). On the one hand, it does not allow you to get confused, on the other hand, it allows you to provide a comfortable working perimeter.

The tool has a high power of 700 watts, so fasteners will easily fit into wooden and metal profiles without the need for pre-drilling. The screwdriver handles perfectly with the installation of wooden and plasterboard panels on the ceiling and walls. The maximum diameter of the screw used is 6 mm.

The SH-8/700ER is equipped with an electronic speed limiter (0 – 4000 rpm). Simply put, it is regulated by the force of pressing the trigger and is fixed by a wheel on it. The location of the wheel on the trigger will not be considered convenient by everyone, and the option itself is not very practical, as practice shows.

The depth controller helps to master large volumes of mounting with fasteners of the same length. It is enough to set the required parameters. The clutch does not allow the bat to rotate at idle.

Against the background of the low-cost price level, the SH-8/700ER screwdriver looks very good and is perfect for serial, but not ceiling work due to its uncomfortable weight.

A well-balanced model from a well-known Japanese manufacturer will please with excellent ergonomics, comfortable weight (1.4 kg) and durability.

The FS4300 is presented in a traditional "makitovsky" blue-black design with a body made of impact-resistant rubberized plastic and a convenient handle with a seat for a spare bit and a cartridge holder.

The screwdriver is powerful enough (570 watts) to cope with screwing screws into soft wood, drywall, chipboard and thin metal (metal screws will be needed).

When working, it heats up weakly, thanks to the thoughtful arrangement of ventilation holes on the housing, and does not inflate dust.

It is not recommended to use the model for working with plywood. Here you will need a more powerful tool. The FS4300 is designed for self-tapping screws with a diameter of up to 6mm and a length of up to 70 mm.

The reverse function will help you easily unscrew the screw, and the depth limiter will set the required penetration distance into the surface in 0.2 mm increments. There is also a diode illumination under the cartridge to illuminate the working area.

The model has a cartridge rotation speed of up to 4000 rpm, with the possibility of its electronic limitation, depending on the force of pulling the trigger. With a certain skill of the master, this property allows you to master large volumes of work in relatively short periods of time.

The tool is equipped with a metal bracket for attaching to the belt, and it would be convenient to wear it if the cord was not so short — only 2.5 m against the normal 4, as, for example, with a more powerful Makita FS2300 Price from 5 670 up to 8 148 ₴.

To the disadvantages, we add the absence of a case, which is usually not typical for the complete set of Makita tools.

Otherwise, the FS4300 model is a good "middling" with good power for a very reasonable price.

The Dewalt construction tool brand is owned by an American corporation, whose name consists of two other, no less famous brands — StanleyBlack & Decker. The model of the DeWalt DW274K corded screwdriver embodies a tightly knit tandem of reliability and performance.

Dewalt's design is recognizable all over the world. Black and yellow coloring, strict laconic form factor, minimum frills, maximum efficiency.

The DW274K has a weight of 1.4 kg, compact dimensions and a balanced housing with good ventilation that prevents overheating of the device. The comfortable handle is rubberized to strengthen the grip.

The model is positioned as a screwdriver for fixing plasterboard sheets to a metal or wooden base, since the cartridge has a limitation on the diameter of the screw of 4.8 mm. Anything thicker will go in worse, and contributes to the wear of the gearbox.

The speed of the spindle revolutions per minute can reach up to 4000, and is regulated mechanically. To increase the torque, it is necessary to turn the torque regulator ring counterclockwise and vice versa.

The future owner will surely be pleased with the length of the power cord 4 m, more than enough to have a comfortable working perimeter, as well as a rich package of goods, which, in addition to the gun itself, includes: a ph2 bit, a bit holder, a head with adjustable screw-in depth and a plastic branded case.

In general, the model turned out to be sound, not very powerful (540W), but functional and reliable, what you need for daily work. Now, if only the price was even more modest.

The German GSR 6-60 TE 0601445200 from Bosch, which is "killer" in terms of performance, power and reliability, leaves almost no chance for its competitors. The model can rightfully be considered a model of a corded screwdriver, and the only thing that can stop you from buying it is the traditionally high price for the Bosch product line.

The design of the model is strict, no frills, everything here is done in order to facilitate the work of the master and make it as comfortable as possible. The weight is 1.4 kg without a power cord, the case is well balanced and equipped with rubberized inserts and a large convenient power button. The model is very compact, and the belt clip is large and reliable.

The power of 701 watts and the number of spindle revolutions up to 6000 inspire confidence in the high performance of the tool. The model can work with hardware with a diameter of up to 6 mm and a length of up to 80 mm, as well as use the nozzle of a self-tapping tape magazine. However, you will have to buy it separately. The precise clutch does not allow the spindle to rotate until the master applies force to screw. A conveniently located reverse switch will help unscrew the threaded part.

The screwdriver has an advantageous configuration, which includes: a branded case, a depth limiter, a PH2 bit and an elongated magnetic holder.

GSR 6-60 TE 0601445200 fully justifies the brand, it will serve for a long time and effectively. The best option for large volumes of cladding work.