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SmartDriver might just be the perfect power screwdriver
Here's one of those ideas that you wonder what took so long: a power driver that holds your screw for you. The Black & Decker LI4000 SmartDriver's arm extends out to just the right spot, and its magnetic tip holds the screw in place as you drive it home.
Look at that — the $40 lithium ion-powered screwdriver even has a helpful LED that lights your way in those tight, dark spots. We're a huge fan of power drivers, and the bursting-with-creativity Black & Decker might have just brought that tool to the verge of perfection.
Black & Decker, via Craziest Gadgets
By CDN eh? at 1:50 PM ON 12/15/08
This is so silly.
Why won't Americans ever use the Robertson screw?
By Petra at 1:58 PM ON 12/15/08
I like it.
But I still like a sonic screwdriver more.
By DIY_Venezuela at 2:16 PM ON 12/15/08
Great notice! Why did it take so long for solutions like these? I think that many times those big companies don't follow a basic rule: HEAR THE CUSTOMER NEEDS. We should have products like these available on the shelves since many time ago.
Great for Black and Decker.
By Craysh at 7:09 PM ON 12/15/08
@CDN EH?
Seriously? Why say something so asinine?
By Murc at 11:20 PM ON 12/15/08
CRAYSH - how is that asinine?
CDN EH - judging by what you said, and your name, I assume your Canadian. Most Americans do continue to use flat & Philips, and I dont see that changing in the near future.
I am an electrician, and 95% of the screws we (the company I work for) use, are square drive...or as you call them "the robertson screw".
CRAYSH - the reason that his answer wasn't "asinine" is because square drive screws hold onto your (square headed) screwdriver or bit, no need for a gimmicky screw holding arm or magnetic bits.
Black & Decker is reeeaaally reaching with this one (no pun intended), its a dumb gimmick, just like their auto-wrench.
By Craysh at 7:13 PM ON 12/16/08
@Murc
Because his statement aimed at insulting Americans, not extolling the virtues of the square screwdriver.
Which makes it asinine.
By jrk7841 at 1:31 PM ON 12/20/08
This really is a neat little tool. Lithium screwdrivers have really come down in price that almost anyone can justify having one. I love it around the shop. Much lighter than my 14 Volt cordless!
By Sentien at 5:31 PM ON 07/17/09
Er.... what about Galvanised or Aluminium screws that are not magnetic (and much more widely used/cheaper)
Great idea, needs refinement
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