Non-stop spinning: TOP-5 corded drills/drivers

At first glance, it may seem that the only advantage of the Zenit manual power tool is its low price. But the Zenit ZSh-550 Profi screwdriver has other advantages. Firstly, it is quite reliable and unpretentious. If you do not expose the tool to loads for which it is not designed, then this model will serve for a long time as an assistant to a home craftsman. In addition, the screwdriver is well balanced. Thanks to the non-slip plastic body and rubber pads on the handle, it fits well in the hand, allowing you to work in any position.

This model does not break records for torque (18 Nm is below average). But the torque adjustment clutch has as many as 23 positions (plus drilling mode). This allows you to fine-tune the tool for screwing screws and self-tapping screws into materials of different densities. By changing the force with which the finger presses the trigger button, you can gently and accurately adjust the rotation speed of the cartridge from zero to maximum (750 rpm).

Due to the fact that the screwdriver has only one speed, its capabilities, like drills, are very limited. But seven hundred and fifty revolutions and eighteen newtometers are enough for low-speed drilling. For example, with the help of this model, you can drill wooden slats for a fence-shtakhetnik or make holes in profiled flooring.

The screwdriver has a tendency to overheat. Therefore, every 10-15 minutes of continuous operation, it is worth giving the tool a rest for 5-10 minutes. And experienced users suggest that you need to make sure that your hands do not close the openings of the ventilation grilles on the case. But such features should not scare away a home craftsman who is looking for an inexpensive tool for not the most intensive work. But professionals who demand maximum from a screwdriver should pay attention to the products of DeWalt, Stanley or other brands of a higher class.

The toolDnipro-M is positioned as "decent quality at an affordable price". And the Dnipro-M TD-60 screwdriver does not deceive customers' expectations. It is actually cheap and assembled from high-quality parts.

This model has everything that is included in the "gentleman's set" for power drills-screwdrivers: a quick-release chuck for tooling with a diameter from 1 to 10 mm, a slider reverse for reverse and electronic speed control combined with a trigger trigger.

The torque of 22 Nm is enough to confidently cope with a typical fastener that is used for construction and finishing. For example, a screwdriver confidently drives self-tapping screws up to 6x70 mm in size into hardwood boards. To work with soft materials, there is a 16-position clutch for adjusting the maximum tightening force.

Despite the lack of a second speed, the screwdriver can be used as a drill (with certain reservations). It can drill wood, plastic and thin metal. But for drilling on concrete, it is better to choose a tool that has a shock mode.

The Dnipro-M tool is "sharpened" for quite intensive work. He does not have the tendency to overheat, which is typical for low-cost drill-screwdrivers. To ensure the possibility of operation in dusty rooms, the manufacturer generously fills the motor windings with heat-resistant varnish and uses rubber gaskets to protect the bearings from fine dust. This model is equipped with a rubberized elastic network cable with a length of 4 m, which allows you to move almost freely around the workshop or room on the construction site.

According to the totality of qualities and characteristics, the Dnipro-M TD-60 drill-screwdriver can be recommended not only to home craftsmen, but also to builders or finishers.

The Interskol tool is much cheaper than Bosch or Metabo screwdrivers. But, having picked up the Interskol Dsh-10/260E2 model, you realize that a significant part of the cost of "famous" brands is an overpayment for the brand. This screwdriver has everything you need: a large torque (35 Nm), a quick-release chuck for tooling with a diameter of up to 10 mm, a two-speed planetary gearbox, electronic speed control and a slider reverse. The only thing missing is the engine brake (stopper) and the spindle lock, but these functions are usually absent from drills-screwdrivers of the average price category.

At the first speed, the tool twists and unscrews the fasteners, and the second is used for drilling. The revolutions are regulated by the force of pulling the trigger, and the torque limiter is adjusted by turning the clutch (there are 20 fixed positions, they differ in the tightening force at which the "ratchet" is triggered).

Due to the efficient cooling of the electric motor, the screwdriver is suitable for fairly active use (for example, for serial tightening of numerous screws with a diameter of up to 6 mm when covering walls with drywall or installing a roof). The heating of the housing is felt only during prolonged drilling or non-stop operation in a very intensive mode.

The disadvantages can be written very short cable (only 2 m). But this annoying problem is quickly and easily eliminated with the help of an extension cord. Some users also note a small radial backlash of the cartridge, which does not interfere with turning the fasteners, but it may seem a serious drawback for those who require high drilling accuracy.

Impressions of this model generally correspond to reviews of Interskol screwdrivers. This is a solid semi-professional class tool that can be used on a construction site or in a workshop. And for domestic use it will be enough with a margin.

The Hyundai D 350 screwdriver is a typical tool of the middle price class. He has a quick-release chuck, in which you can fix any equipment with a diameter of up to 10 mm: drills, bits, adapters or extension cords. For comfortable operation in various modes, the tool is equipped with a two-speed gearbox, reverse and electronic speed control. But against the background of decent equipment and high—quality assembly, too short cable looks like an unsuccessful joke (the cord length is only 2 m).

The torque is not the largest (24 Nm is the average for this type of equipment). But it is enough to confidently tighten screws with a diameter of up to 6 mm without pre-drilling or drilling wood (drills up to 25 mm) and thin metal (drills up to 8 mm).In the screwdriver mode, the maximum torque can be limited using a 19-position "ratchet".

The screwdriver has a bright LED backlight to illuminate the work area. But for people with large hands, the location of the LED (at the bottom of the handle) may not seem the most successful, because sometimes the flashlight is overlapped by the palm.

The Hyundai D 350 screwdriver lacks stars from the sky, but it can surely be called a high-quality and sound semi-professional class tool that is suitable for construction and repair work, furniture assembly or installation of various structures. And if the Hyundai brand if it doesn't mean anything to you, then as an alternative in the same (average) price category, you can consider Interskol network drills or Sturm brand products.

The Makita company is almost the only famous manufacturer among those who produce corded screwdrivers. And the Makita DF0300 fully justifies the brand's good reputation. This model cannot be called "low-cost" (the price of a screwdriver is about one and a half to two times higher than that of a similar power tool from the middle price category), but it is still much cheaper than cordless screwdrivers of the same brand.

The branded quality of Makita is felt in every detail. The comfortable handle is wrapped in a rubberized coating. The rubberized wire is quite flexible and at the same time not at all thin. There are holes on the handle for attaching the clip.

The screwdriver is shorter and lighter than most competitors. The difference of 100-200 g may seem insignificant at first glance, but if you work for several hours in a row, the sensations will be completely different.

At the first speed, the torque reaches 56 Nm (this is a big value, at maximum tightening forces, the tool should be held firmly with both hands so that it does not break out of the palms). Therefore, the screwdriver easily screws thick screws and large-sized "capercaillie". To work with small fasteners, there is an adjustment clutch for 20 positions, which limits the tightening force. To cope with high torque, all gears of a two-speed gearbox are made of metal (many screwdrivers have plastic ones).

The cost of the Makita DF0300 screwdriver is quite justified. This is a professional tool designed for intensive operation at a construction site or at an enterprise that produces furniture or wooden structures. And in the hands of ordinary household users, the screwdriver will be almost eternal. You only need to buy high-quality bits that can withstand high torque without "licking" the working edges.