Customer Reviews

Black & Decker 9074CTN 3.6-volt Screwdriver

5 star:		(16)
4 star:		(13)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

I bought one of these earlier this year and, even though my DeWalt cordless drill has similar capabilities, find myself reaching for it first for household jobs. I am amazed at the battery life and am very satisfied with the quality of the unit - I accidentally dropped it in the dirt and have used it outside in the rain with no problems. To repeat my summary, this is a good, reliable product that I am very happy with.

Heavy duty construction - (I can't tell you how many times I have accidentially dropped this thing...) The cradle for charging is extremely small and compact, making it easy to position anywhere (comes with mounting hardware) Long lasting charge that stays charged when other brands don't...(I have my share of rechargeable appliances, this item definately holds a charge after being off the charger) My dad laughed when I purchased this item from a local hardware store, but he watched me effortless-ly put up my Ikea shelves, never even turning around to ask for his help... He soon changed his tune from hahaheehee, to: Hey! that's a pretty neat idea...I wonder if...? He soon found many uses for a cordless screwdriver- . Days later, he asked to borrow it, and since he works on his rental property homes on a regular basis he definately had a need for a basic tool such as this one. He purchased a different brand, one that is entirely black with red accents----- I don't remember the brand, I just know that it doesn't look tough, it looks beat up- it seems to always be out of power, and the knobs (or switches for on/off) have gotten loose, and look tacky. Black plastic easily looks scuffed and appears older than it really is. I have had my b&d screwdriver for over a year, and when my dad's is all out of power, he says : Chris, Can I borrow your Black & Decker screwdriver?

Let me start out my saying that I love my wife for getting me this as a gift. This is the gift that just keeps on giving.

The Black & Decker 9074TB 3.6 Volt Screwdriver is perfect for any job around the house that would involve the painstaking task of driving in screws. I just finished putting up several shelves in my bedroom, and it has never been easier thanks to this wonderful product.

The automatic spindle lock gives you much better control, allowing for no stripping or over-tightening, or even just for simple, manual use. Its sleak design and narrow nose gives you the ability to get into tight places with great ease.

This is a well-designed product with a super charge life. Besides being durable and fairly lightweight, the wall-mounting charge base should make it a lot easier to find. This screwdriver works extremely well, and will make a fine addition to any tool box.

Since I own the pivoting model, I bought this one, too, for good measure. I took it to 4H summer camp week last year for the kids to use on their woodwork class projects, so I know its ruggged. I used it to assemble my big work tables for the shop area, too. Quite a useful tool to keep around, especially when you have lots of screws to run. It doesn't have quite the power you would think, like when running short drywall screws into wood, but it will do those jobs. I really like the nuetral position on the switch, which lets you lock the tool off. The pivot model needs that switch feature, too. Often, it starts running while in my back pocket or tool tote when the switch catches on something.

Having gone through two years of going with manual solutions, I finally bought this baby and saved an overall 50-60% of time that I normally employed to screw/unscrew all that a PC repair tech might think of. Plus the interchangeable head is a real plus. You never screw too tight or too loose, every job is a perfect fit. Would appreciate a longer lasting battery though.

I purchased some inexpensive "assembly required" furniture (coffee table, entertainment center, nightstand, and few other kits). As an afterthought, I purchased this rechargeable screwdriver. I'm glad I did.

Cheaper than a full function drill (and a lot lighter), this screwdriver is small, maneuverable and just what the doctor ordered. No more sore forearms and wrists. So far I've use it to assemble furniture, take apart PC cases, screw down hard drives, add new faceplates for phone jacks, and even drove a few screws into drywall.

When the battery runs out, or you need extra torque, you can lock it into manual and turn it like a regular screwdriver. It is well built and rugged. I highly recommend this product.

This little cordless screwdriver comes in handy for many jobs around the house. It doesn't have the strength for large jobs, but on even the biggest jobs its ability to get into tight corners is useful. As for the length of charge: I misplaced mine while moving and left it in a cold storage unit unplugged for six months. It still had a useable charge after rescue from the bottom of a box.

I got this for my spouse and he loved it. Its easy to use, runs as long as he needs for the minor projects and repairs he does. If you are a professional who'd use a tool like this, it won't last nearly as long as you'll need. The target audience should be the average John or Jane who really just wants to make the few times a screwdriver is needed a month less work so things get fixed in a timely fashion.

This cordless screwdriver is great for the normal around the home type jobs. The forward/reverse action allows for driving or retriving the screws, along with a spindle lock for starting the screw manually. The screwdriver is rated at 180rpm with 40 in/lbs of torque, which will not allow the over torque of a screw or even stripping a screw out, even in hardwood! The charging system is great, it seems to last even longer than the rating of 350 screws on a charge.

A great handy screwdriver for around the house.

I just moved my daughter into college and had to put together one of those 'do-it-yourself' TV stands. Since we came from out-of-town I had left my Makita at home. Her roommates mother brought one of these. My first thought was, "oh-no, no where near enough power or charge." As it turned out, it had plenty of both! I was so impressed I'm getting one for myself. I would recommend this to anyone for around the home projects when your Makita is just overkill.