Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver

by Black & Decker

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The Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver features an automatic spindle lock for greater control when starting and finishing screws or for manual use if desired. This screwdriver has a forward/reverse switch and a narrow nose-piece for extended reach in tight places. Rubber grips provide comfort and control while a narrow nose piece for extended reach in tight places. The motor performs at 130 RMP and offers 20 inches/pound of torque. This screwdriver is great for furniture assembly, installing blinds and other projects that need a quick fix around the house. This cordless screwdriver includes 4 "AA" batteries and a double-ended screwdriving bit.

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Alkaline-powered cordless screwdriver offers a spindle lock for manual use if desired and for greater control when starting and finishing screws. Features forward/reverse slide switch for easy screwdriving and screw removal. Rubber grips provide comfort and control. 6 volt cordless screwdriver has narrow nose piece for extended reach in tight places. Includes four AA batteries and one double-ended screwdriving bit.

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006GQ674
• Item model number: AS600
• Batteries: 4 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #58,737 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)

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47 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Cordless Screwdriver uses regular AA batteries, October 29, 2007

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Martin Anderson "Martin" (Santa Ana, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

Here's what I like about this electric screwdriver:

1. Unlike most Black & Decker electric screwdrivers, this uses four standard AA batteries. This means that you don't have to worry about using B&D re-chargeables that are always dead when you need them. I load mine with Eneloop low-discharge rechargeable AA's, which retain their charge for up to a year. When they go dead, I just replace them with another set and I can continue using it.

2. It is smaller than other B&D electric screwdrivers.

3. It has a manual mode that allows you to use it as a regular screwdriver.

4. You can switch the bit from flathead to phillips.

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars why didn't i buy one of these years ago?, February 27, 2007

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E. Orchard (Iowa) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

i bought a house last year and after a few months, i picked up this item at target. oh...my...GAWD... why didn't i have one of these years ago? why would anyone use anything else? i've had to screw and unscrew hundreds of things around the house and this screwdriver does it with ease. it's surprisingly strong, too.

really not too much to say about this little device; it's strong, well-built and carries a great name. i actually got mine for $11. batteries seem to last quite awhile. longer than i thought, really.

my only complaint is that sometimes when i press the "screw" or "unscrew" button, it hesitates. sometimes i have to press harder than i think i should. maybe there's a short, or maybe it just needs new batteries, but it's done this from the beginning. it works fine, but sometimes you have to press it just the right way.

17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good value, October 5, 2007

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H. Wang "jwangamazon" (San Jose, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black & Decker AS600 6-Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver (Tools & Home Improvement)

You can get this one from Wal*Mart for $8.90 only. It's doesn't have strong torque but sufficient for light household tasks. I like this one instead of other cordless screwdriver because I can use my re-chargeable AA batteries. I hate those costly proprietary re-chargeable batteries. For $8.90, I am really happy with this purchase.