Only £26 spent, not bad...

[smiffy]

Went to B&Q today and came out £26 lighter. Bought the Ryobi 4v lithium screw driver. Seemed like a better deal than the Bosch which was a lot more expensive and had no torque settings......and it's a nicer colour.

[The Weegie]

Hi Smiffy,

I was looking at the same product and was thinking of purchasing it. How is it as a tool. How long does it take to charge the screwdriver.

[smiffy]

Only got it this afternoon and it is still on charge. The manual says three hours for a full charge. I keep going out to the kitchen to check because I want to play with it. I've seen it mentioned elsewhere on this site, will try and find which forum it is in and let you know.
Anyway, first impressions before using it are good. Nicely made, good accessories and good storage case. Not one of the usual blow-moulded efforts that take up as much space as a suitcase.
I don't know how long B&Q have it on offer but if you can spare £26 I'd get one. You can always ebay it if you change your mind.

[skiking]

B&Q have had this offer on (25% of most electrical tools) for a couple of months now. Be interesting to see how much they are in the 'January sales' - if such a thing actually exists anymore

[smiffy]

The Weegie Long time getting back but I've had a good go with it now and guess what, I took it back and got a refund. Initial charge took four hours. OK I thought it is new give it a chance, but the second charge took six hours from flat (thats a lot of tea and digestives). This is the first Ryobi tool that I haven't been happy with. Luckily B&Q do their 90 day refund promise so no hassle.

[Stoday]

......and it's a nicer colour.

Pink, presumably.

[The Weegie]

Hi smiffy,

I bought the same screwdriver on boxing day. Not had a chance to use it. Don't think I will now after reading your update.

Strange how it took 6 hours on the second charge

That is a big disapointment.

I presummed the battery would be better due to it being lithium-ion.

[smiffy]

Stoday What are you trying to say petal xxxxx

[smiffy]

The Weegie If you fitted loads of piano hinges or similar this may be the right tool but I personally don't think it's up to it for your average DIYer.

[skiking]

I'm in the market for something like this. Was looking between the Ryobi and the Bosch. The Ryobi charge time was quoted as less than the Ryobi.

I'm only interested in it for building flat pack furniture, I've an impact driver for the heavy stuff.

[smiffy]

Would suit flat-pack construction OK. Cannot remember if there were any Allen Key bits in the set, you'll need them for flat-Pack. The Bosch screwdrivers that I looked at did not have any torque settings, very useful on small screws or going into the edge of chipboard or similar. In your case the Ryobi will probably suit. I don't know if B&Q still have the offer on but in the sales you will hopefully pick up a bargain.

[Telmay]

I have got a Bosch Cordless IXO Screwdriver and its pretty good for small to med stuff, and once fully charged you can just shove on the charger whilst you work rather than having to discharge it prior to use, and the little light is quite handy too.

[chef]

This is probably better in Tool Talk - Interesting views

[The Weegie]

Telmay,

I don't know if I read your post correctly. Are you saying that you use your bosch with the charger still attached to it.

[skiking]

I think he means put it back on the charger in between screws (:oops:) as its a Lithium battery and it doesn't affect the battery state as much - well, not as bad as other types of batteries