Review: DeWalt’s Weird Gyroscopic Screwdriver (Too Late?) 

It’s back to $99 now. 2401-22.

That sounds like a great deal! Is it gyroscopic? I have mostly DeWalt tools, but I got a Milwaukee stapler because DeWalt didn't make one, and I really like the smaller batteries for smaller tools! I used to have ALL Milwaukee tools back in the corded days, but they were slow to jump into the cordless arena. I really need to get to Home Depot once and awhile and see what's out there. I do most of my shopping at Menards, and they are very limited on power tool brands 😐

It may not seem like much, but it was exhausting when installing the hardware on a large kitchen job. A small drill with a vix bit and a smaller driver were definitely preferred. 😊

Thanks Dave! I think it will be very handy indeed 😊

I agree! If I were buying it myself (it was a Christmas present), I would have definitely picked the pistol grip version - I may get it yet. The two batteries is a big deal now that they are discontinued 😐

I guess 8-volt is on the ropes. Hopefully the 12-volt versions are as small and lightweight!

Thanks Larry! I will be giving it it's first workout in the Tiny House on the electrical work there, but it will certainly be used a lot in the woodshop once that's completed! I may look into those 12-volt tools from DeWalt as well. Bigger is not always better 😉

I know! If I were buying this myself, I would have bought the one listed - but my daughter got it for me for Christmas. The Chinese batteries are more than the $20 difference!

I agree 100% As others have pointed out, some of the 12-volt versions are pretty nice so I'll have a look at those.

It was new to ne as well! I am really liking it! 😊

I like it as well. I may also get the bent one for different situations, and the two batteries it comes with!

My wife has one of those drawers, and yes it would 😉

Back in the day, we had cordless tools that sat on a charger (those sucked), and the rest were 8-volt (I believe), but they were NiCad. They were heavier than lithium ion, and when the newer (heavier) versions came in, we always tried to get ahold of the older 8-volt ones.

Thanks Burning Straw! I was just telling another commenter that I don't see a lot of tools because I rarely go to Home Depot, and they have limited tools at Menards, but I'm going to make it a point to head there later this week. I really like the idea of an 8 volt tool because of the tiny battery, but will definitely look into that 5-in-1 driver 😊

It is pretty awesome! 😊

I saw that! I believe I'm going to pick one up for all of those reasons - and because it comes with two batteries, and the batteries have been discontinued! I bought a Chinese spare, but having four batteries would be better 😉

Personally I use the 12V system with the FLEX adaptors for small jobs. very powerful and sufficiently lightweight and very compact.Bosch GSR 12V-35 FC

@@hookedonwood5830 Back in the day when I worked full time as a cabinetmaker, all of our tools were Bosch, Hitachi, and Makita. They were ahead of the loop as far as cordless goes. DeWalt was not even a thing back then - they made radial arm saws for the most part. I will take a look next time I'm at Home Depot. Thanks! 😊

Yes! It's starting to become second nature. 😊

I’ve been using mine professionally since Christmas 2018 in HVAC and repairing all type of equipment. Not sure what you mean.

@@marcianotrevino9076 20v DeWalt is all can use wall drill cement iron drill strong 20v . This mini electric screwdriver is 8v only heavy duty so much can not i say. I'm using 3 type cordless drill 20v and 8v precision electric screwdriver mini

It’s a screwdriver, not a drill. If I need a drill I use one. It’s for low torque applications, not for drilling into cement.

I would be using it for pre-drilled screw holes in cabinets. That's it.

I agree. I need a light weight screwdriver for cabinet work. i use a hammer drill on cement, and a drill press for most holes.