Product Description
SMARTSELECT CLUTCH PROVIDES FOR QUICK & EASY TORQUE SELECTION TO PREVENT SCREWS FROM STRIPPINGFORWARD/REVERSE INDICATOR EASILY DISPLAYS DIRECTIONLITHIUM BATTERYTECH STAYS CHARGED FOR UP TO 18 MONTHSLED WORKLIGHTMAGNETIC SCREW HOLDER PREVENTS THE DROPPING OF SCREWSUPC : 885911055208Shipping Dimensions : 11.00in X 10.00in X 4.00inEstimated Shipping Weight : 2.6506
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #924 in Home Improvement
- Brand: Black & Decker
- Model: LI4000
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 10.00" h x4.00" w x11.25" l,
Features
- Lithium-ion battery-powered screwdriver with magnetic screw holder for basic home repairs and assemblies
- Six-position clutch has visual indicators for easy prevention of stripping
- Charger holds accessory bits and can be wall-mounted
- LED light for increased visibility in dark areas
- Includes a 2-year manufacturer's warranty
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
141 of 146 people found the following review helpful.
By Charles C. Anderson
I am of the senior citizen class of 1938. I have had many tools in my lifetime with a keen eye always on the lookout for something new and useful.
Well I found one that covers both criteria and even though I have owned it for about 3 months it has been well used.
Anyone that does any amount of household maintence will be delighted with the Black & Decker SmartDriver with the Magnetic Screw Holder. It makes every job much easier and that is why I titled the review "The third hand."
Charles C. Anderson
Shawano, Wisconsin
44 of 45 people found the following review helpful.
By Dave
For higher quality and heavier duty tools I usually would not pick Black & Decker, but their quality has been improving and their innovation is frequently ahead of the other manfacturers, so I though I would try this new Lithium powered screw driver with a built in screw holder and led light because of its combined features. I must say I was very surprised to find a pocket sized driver with a variable clutch that has plenty of power to drive most screws with relative ease. The magnetic screw holder works very well and and even though it's plastic construction may not be up to the quality of the rest of the tool, I can understand that some flexibility in the plastic holder is necessary to accomodate different screw diameters. Overall I am impressed with all aspects of the tools operation except for the braking force of the motor which takes a little longer to stop than higher grade drivers. But this should not be a real problem for the average home project because the motor is not as strong as some other higher torque drivers and accordingly is less likely to strip a screw head as long as force is applied to the screw for the extra fraction of a second until the motor stops from use of the clutch or letting up on the trigger.
I did not disassemble the drill to inspect its drive mechanism. I suspect the gears are made of a high strength polymer, and not steel, based upon the weight and the quite comfortable balance of the tool. All other parts of the tool, mostly a type of strong plastic) seem to be of high or higher quality one would expect a tool made for this purpose. Overall, subject to any long term problems which could surface, I am impressed with this driver and I think it is a perfect tool for one to have around the house to take on minor fixit or construstion projects. I am most pleased with the amount of power that it delivers with a 3.6 volt battery and its overall comfort and convenience given its reasonable cost. I am considering buying one for my wife for her occasional needs when I am not around and so I will know that mine is where I store it if she had a need for one. Keep it charged for use and I think you will be quite satisfied.
Review update as of November 29, 2011: I have used this tool regularly for some time for around the house projects. I am not sure how I missed this weakness, but it is important enough to mention. The on/off/reverse switch does not permit gradual increases in speed by depressing the trigger gradually. Since the tool has an adjustable clutch, this may not be a significant weakness in the tool's performance. When you depress the trigger, it turns the tool power to full-on. There is no ability to start the tool and gradually increasing speed. If gradual speed control is important to you, you better be prepared to spend more for a tool with this feature.
87 of 95 people found the following review helpful.
By 11yrs. amz Shopper
This would have been be the last cordless screwdriver I would ever buy if it wasn't for one tiny detail; battery life is horrible. I was very disappointed when I ran out of battery after drilling 8 (eight) 1.5" screws into drywall. Excellent torque on the first four screws though. If you can afford it, I recommend you buy 2 and use them for very light projects since the battery can not be replaced on these. Otherwise, save your money and buy a real cordless drill!
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