Tools for flatpack furniture

The Weegie · Post by **The Weegie** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 7:50 pm

What tools do you use for flat pack.

I normally use a cordless screwdriver but find that the battery life is poor and it also takes 3-5 hours to charge.

I also use a 14.4v drill which has no problems with charge time or battery life. However I find it hard to use it in tight spaces.

Could I be behind the times when it comes to tools?

Looking forward to your responses.

Cheers

Post by **ultimatehandyman** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:22 pm

I have a 12v bosch driver that is good at getting in tight spaces.

You have to be careful with the torque setting though as it is easy to damage flatpack with a cordless.

skiking · Post by **skiking** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:29 pm

I don't think I've ever used a power tool on a flat back

, just a plain ol' screwdrivers of various sizes and a pin hammer

Occasionally clamps if I've run out of hands

stevemastic · Post by **stevemastic** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:31 pm

a good glue, counter sink, soft mallet & an understanding wife

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 8:37 pm

Always a power drill/driver - but on the lowest torque and the final twist with a manual screwdriver or allan key.

Never gone for glue as well, have to say.

FWIW, always found IKEA made the most reliable flat-pack stuff - and they will send you any fittings you want FOC

The Weegie · Post by **The Weegie** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:27 pm

I'm like you Hoovie, I always use an allen key for the last couple of turns.

Most of the cordless screwdrivers are rubbish unless your willing to pay £100 plus.

Hitch · Post by **Hitch** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:33 pm

12v Impact driver, good trigger control is essential ;)

Sometimes you just have to use the dodgy allen key they supply, as no metric nor imperial power bits fit

Hoovie · Post by **Hoovie** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 9:34 pm

I bought one of these quite recently from Amazon

It is a pretty powerfull little thing and not bad value (I had a £10 voucher had to use so treated myself to it as I am now a Ryobi fan)

Nice and lightweight

owen · Post by **owen** » Wed Nov 21, 2007 10:18 pm

i use this:

http://www.screwfix.com/prods/61739/Pow ... crewdriver

Richard Puller · Post by **Richard Puller** » Thu Nov 22, 2007 12:55 pm

I've the same as owen and there the dogs ballax for flat pack.
I'm a Plumber & it's the best power tool I've ever bought. I keep it in my tool bag & use it all the time. The battery appears to never go flat!!!
With a good selection of good quality 1/4 hex screwdriver bits, job done!!!