Customer Reviews

Denali 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit with Wall-Mountable Charger

5 star:		(46)
4 star:		(20)
3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(19)
1 star:		(13)

 

 

I bought this last month when it was on sale (happens to be the same price today). This has totally exceeded my expectations. I was looking for something to use for household projects instead of busting out my heavy 18v Hitachi Drill. This fit the bill perfectly. It's a must for furniture assembly and was a life saver when I redid my kitchen cabinets!

Pros:

- Comfortable and lightweight. No fatigue at all. This is a major issue when I use my "big drill" for driving screws and turning nuts/bolts.
- Great, long lasting power for its size. Thank you Li-Ion Battery! No worrying about discharging before recharging.
- LED Light is very bright. This has proven to be very handy. I actually leave the forward/reverse button in the center position. When you press the trigger, only the light comes on; makes for a great flashlight. (See customer image)
- Charging stand keeps the driver and bits within easy reach. I have it mounted in my utility room. (See customer image)

Cons:

- Seriously, none. Not at this price.

Pros:
Smooth action with the right amount of torque for any small job.
Comfortable grip.
Terrific fit and finish.
Great little Cordura bag that holds the driver, charger, and all those bits;
but is compact and can be worn on your belt.
A better selection of Phillips bits than I've ever seen included with a driver or drill.
Holds charge a long time.

Cons:
If you're unfamiliar with how to switch modes from "lock" to "forward" and "reverse," you may have to read the instructions, or complain that it doesn't work.

Basically, it's perfect for driving screws and light drilling.

I bought this to replace my Black & Decker cordless screwdriver which was about 5 years old and which had begun to show lots of wear and tear. I figured I had nothing to lose at the price. I was pleasantly surprised. This is a fairly powerful driver for everyday use which is compact and ergonomic. It was already partly charged so the first this I did after opening the package was to test it out by mounting the holder to my laundry room wall. It comes with more than enough bits for any task and I love the fact that you can store most of the bits in the mounting bracket making for easy access. The instructions say not to leave the charger in the bracket once it's fully charged.
Once it was charged I used it to replace the wood screws in the 3 hinges of a heavy duty outside door. It was more than up to the task.
A good deal at 3 times the price. I'm very happy with this unit.

had it for a little less than a year... upon removing 4 heavy screws from a datacenter rack, the head snapped off. it was an occasional use light duty screwdriver, and was moderatly good considering the cost, although it lasting longer would have given it 4 stars, and a bit more power (just more torque, or another cell) would give a 5 star for a rating. the battery life is acceptible considering the size and lack of weight (light weight, hence broke). the lithium is a must, as you charge it and 3 months later it is still charged (for the most part). i will never get a ni-cad again, if lithium rechargable is avail. my $3.50

I really thought about buying the Denali cordless screwdriver a long time before actually doing it. There were quite a number of negative reviews for this tool and the price was so low I figured it might be a piece of junk.

However, the complaints about the Denali were mostly from people who expected the tool to be some sort of miniature cordless drill with the capacity to drive deck screws or drill holes in hardwood boards all day. To me, that seemed to be a matter of unreal expectations for a small 3.6V battery powered tool. The majority of reviews were positive and they described the Denali cordless screwdriver as an excellent tool for small `around the house' jobs. I finally went ahead and purchased the thing.

Why?

1. It was smaller than my aging Black and Decker cordless screwdriver.
2. The Denali had a light in the nose, useful for finding screw heads in dark places.
3. The screwdriver had a long life (always ready) Li-Ion battery. Many others did not.
4. It is actually a cordless screwdriver kit, complete with charger, driver and drill bits in a nice Cordura carrying/storage bag.
5. There is a three light charge indicator on the tool so you know how much power is left in the battery.
6. The forward/reverse switch can be controlled while holding the driver in one hand.
7. The fit and finish is excellent.
8. The Amazon.com price was a bargain for such a high-quality tool.
9. The complaining reviews were usually unwarranted except in a few cases where the tool was defective.

If you need a cordless screwdriver, the Denali is for you. If you need a hefty cordless drill, buy a DeWalt 18V unit and build a house with it. Otherwise get a Denali, charge it up and keep it in that kitchen junk drawer in case a cupboard hinge needs tightening or a toaster needs fixed.

This drill, with accompanying accessories, works fine for VERY small jobs and with soft woods. However, when I used the 1/8" drill bit to create a pilot hole through a thin builder grade hardwood cabinet (to install a button handle) this was almost too much. I see why the 1/8" bit is the biggest one in the kit. After drilling the first two of 15 holes -- took over one minute each -- I brought out more heavy duty artillery. The price for this little drill set is a good deal but don't consider using it for anything more than very light duty projects.

... just like it says in the title of the page where you bought it. If you want something for Commercial use, buy something else. If you want to drive 300 screws on one charge, buy something else. If you want to drive lag screws, buy something else. If you want to drill half inch holes in hardwood, buy a drill press. Amazon has a nice selection of 14+ volt drill/drivers. Don't know about drill presses.

This is an excellent and very inexpensive ...

Denali 3.6V Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver Kit With Wall-Mountable Charger !!

This is a nicely designed lightweight power tool, but don't plan on doing any heavy drilling with it. On the plus side, it's quite small and easy to handle, has a convenient charging dock, and a carrying case that holds a wide range of drill and screwdriver bits. Each bit fits in a little elastic loop in the case. The bits have a hex base that slips into the magnetic holder on the drill, so no chuck is needed to tighten/loosen them. That saves time when changing bits, but the downside of this is that it's not easy to back out a drill bit from the hole you've just drilled without it coming out of the bit holder.

The minus side: At 3.6V, you don't get much power, the RPMs are slow, and there's no variable speed. The button for changing the rotation is a little too easy to push, and because it's right on the grip (instead of on top where many other drills locate it), I found myself inadvertently changing directions when I didn't intend to. The largest drill bit in the provided set is only 1/8", so I bought a hex-base set at Walmart for a few bucks that filled in the 3/16" and 1/4" sizes.

All in all, it's a worthwhile tool to have for small jobs, and compact enough to slip in your pants pocket. If you have a lot of drilling and driving to do (is that illegal?), go for a heavier-duty model, but this one fits the bill for lots of occasional light tasks.

This little unit actually surprised the hell out of me. It works well for small quick jobs and you can get into tight spots easily. My 19 volt, though powerful, is overkill not to mention LARGE. The little day to day jobs is what this is made for and it does it well.

I bought this on a whim when it was a lightning deal one day and boy am I glad I did!! This is perfect for opening battery compartments (with 3 small children I feel this is all I do!) and I even tested out the drill part today and while it is not as strong as my husbands craftsman drill (it is also not so heavy!) - it is a great little tool to handle any job I have thrown at it so far. I love the idea of the flashlight too. Overall I am very pleased with my whim purchase.