Craftsman 4 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4 In. Screwdriver Reviews


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4.22 of 5
(by 41 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 85% of reviewers recommend (35 out of 41)

Pros
  • super product (4)
  • small and powerful for its size (3)
  • great size, look, and feel. (3)
  • light and powerful (1)
Cons
  • horrible battery life (2)
  • needs a direction switch. (2)
  • little power (2)
  • can't replace the battery (2)
  • good battery life with clutch 5 (1)
  • horrible hi lo switch (1)
Most Helpful Favorable Review

Very Well Made

This is a great tool - much more powerful than the wimpy stick power screwdrivers but very light and compact. The only change I would make would be a separate reverse-forward switch instead of the two-way rocker. It's too easy to hit the wrong side of the rocker switch.

Posted on Apr 03, 2011
Most Helpful Critical Review

Don't throw away your screwdrivers

This does what it says for [b]LIGHT[/b] jobs (e.g. screws in a computer case). And it did manage, JUST BARELY, while complaining loudly, to drive in #6 3/4" wood screws into GREEN fir. But for a REAL task, driving #10 2" screws into old 2x4's (with pilot holes) - TOTALLY FAILED. Granted, they weren't... read full review »
Posted on Jan 20, 2009

Craftsman 4 Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless 1/4 In.... Reviews

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Excellent Tool

This is an excellent little screw driver. I've had a 3.6 volt black and decker and it didn't have the torque nor the speed I needed. I was able to driver drywall screws into a piece of 3/4 plywood without a pilot hole without a problem. The black and decker just choked. I like that it can run at 600 which is great for drilling or screwing in screws that don't need a lot of torque but on the low setting it has no problem in driving in the screws on the highest torque setting. I'm very happy with this purchase.

Posted on Sep 23, 2010

I'm the least handy person on the planet, and I found this gadget to be very comfortable to work with. it comes with several bits- charges quickly, and has a built-in light to make it easier this yutz to actually see what he's working on. I feel like I can fix anything now--(where's my sledgehammer?) I highly recommend this for the handy & unhandy alike.

Posted on Sep 01, 2010
I work in a small engines mechanic shop and this is the best tool I own when it comes to making my job easier and faster. Overall, I'm a very practical person; if you are thinking of getting this if you work in a similar shop or will use it for things like what I do, GO FOR IT. In low gear I can torque screws or small bolts(like a carb to the engine) perfectly. I will use this til it drops or upgrade, but for $40, you can't beat it to try the cordless screwdriver product idea. For removing all your screws, put it in high; for putting the back and giving them that extra tightness, put it in low... read full review »
Posted on Jan 03, 2011

Neat tool

This is a neat tool. You can use this for just about anything. Putting on a lisence plate, putting a desk together, the list is endless. It's nicer than using a screwdriver. If you have alot of things you need to take apart, you would not want to use a screwdriver. This is were this tool comes in handy. It's just a really cool tool.

Posted on Mar 22, 2011

drill speed works good together with the clutch. it got 2 speed, for screw and drilling. forward & reverse in one trigger (no need to swtich switches). nice handle grip. you got what you paid for. pricey but worth it! not recommend for drilling only.

Posted on Mar 29, 2011

When I got this, I wasn't sure, because I thought I needed a larger one, but the salesman said he was sure I'd be happy with it, and I have been.  Love the locking collet and the extender for difficult to reach items - it really has everything the bigger screwdriver does, and for projects around the house, I just haven't found it's limit yet.  I recharge about once or twice a year, it just goes and goes.  A great investment!

Posted on May 04, 2010

Love this screwdriver. I am a computer technician and this tool  a vital piece of my tool kit. I feel lost if I don't have it with me on a job. The LED light is an awesome feature and the quick chuck release is a great bonus. I hope they keep making this model.

Posted on May 27, 2010

The cordless screwdriver comes in handy when I need those little things tightened all over the house.  It is a powerful tool that can reach small spaces.

Posted on May 15, 2010

Handy beyond its size

I work in a major hospital and use this DAILY to repair a multitude of locks, hinges and install pictures & posters. It is NOT a replacement for a larger drill/driver but without it, my wrists wouldn't hold up, and the weight is bearable since I have back problems carrying my other tools on my belt.  The 2 speed gearing helps with all I ask it to do.

 

Posted on Oct 04, 2009

Great tool for a lady

I'm the type of girl who loved to put together the build-them-yourself furniture. I got this as a Christmas gift and fell in love with it! It is the perfect size and weight for a petite woman to do some constructing. I also got drill bits to go with and I'm surprised at how much I used them. GREAT gift to give to a lady in your life who needs an electrical screwdriver. Other than charging it the first time I've gotten it. I haven't had to charge it since then & I've had it for over a year now. And I use it frequently.
Posted on Aug 04, 2009

This little gem is perfect for most house hold jobs. The built in L.E.D. light is handy for illuminating your project and comes on automaticly when the trigger is pulled. Adjustable clutch settings insure you don't over tighten or strip out screws for smaller or precision applications.

The posative locking chuck allows one handed bit changes and accepts all standard 1/4 inch hex bits that come in a large variety of configuations including drill bits that can be used with this driver as well thanks to the selectable two speed transmision. The case is perfect for storage of the driver, your basic...

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Posted on Jul 24, 2010

Use as intended

This cordless screwdriver is designed to do just that; work with normal around the house duties that have to do with projects that concern fasteners and not to remodel your house. It can be used to drill small pilot holes for small projects such as hanging blinds etc. but it's not intended to drill holes for deck screws. People should purchase a tool for its intended use and not as a cheap substitute for a tool that is applicable for a given heavy duty job. I found this cordless screwdriver a great companion in my toolbox and my other cordless tools
Posted on Mar 06, 2009

The craftmans lithium-ion screwdriver is perfect for a woman to use around the house.  Very light and able to get into tight spots.  Putting up new window blinds were a breeze.  Very easy to handle, powerful, quick.  Super product.

Posted on Aug 29, 2010

Great little tool

i got this tool after reading the reviews and having my doubts about it. but it ts great for around the house, and working on the car, like taking door panel screws out and other things. its a great little tool.
Posted on Jul 31, 2009

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