seems like a cracker of a deal plenty of positive review for 4 quid can't go that wrong.
available at lots of argos's
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Hondo
4 Sep 165#10
So what your saying was basically she was screwed.....Or Not..... :wink:
bigdeal66 to ficosaneil
4 Sep 164#4
Eh :man:
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ficosaneil
4 Sep 16#1
link goes to cordless screwdriver
bigdeal66 to ficosaneil
4 Sep 164#4
Eh :man:
texaco to ficosaneil
5 Sep 16#34
I wonder why! DOH
staceybaby
4 Sep 161#2
Reserved one
Thanks
moneysm
4 Sep 16#3
why so cold for
m5rcc to moneysm
4 Sep 161#5
Because it's useless?
steve543 to moneysm
4 Sep 16#8
Because can only be used for chocolate fire guard construction !! :confused:
IRONM4N_UK
4 Sep 16#6
I have a Bosch one which is very good (deal here at some point I imagine).
As long as it has reasonable torque and a decent battery life it should be good for say flat pack furniture, infact building anything say Ikea these are a godsend.
m5rcc to IRONM4N_UK
4 Sep 161#9
This is my point. Was at a friend's BBQ last week and she needed some help with an Ikea garden table. Has a slightly better quality version of this Argos one, that was fully charged and died after screwing in three 6cm screws with zero torque. Hence, useless.
sscm
4 Sep 16#7
Thank op, ordered and heat added. :wink:
Hondo
4 Sep 165#10
So what your saying was basically she was screwed.....Or Not..... :wink:
ellbee
4 Sep 16#11
Thanks OP! It seems to get more than enough half-decent reviews to convince me to buy one, bearing in mind my expectations of its limits.
beverlyx92x
4 Sep 16#12
thank you just ordered :smiley: ikea wardrobe and 2 sets of drawers to put together tomorrow, this will be handy
fine for saving time building basic flat packs, you don't need massive torque as most people tighten by hand anyway
moneysm
4 Sep 161#16
they look similar but argos sold homebase at the beginning of the year http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35340384
SCOUSEKEVIN
4 Sep 161#17
Ikea sell a Li-ion battery screwdriver for about £7, yes it is dearer than this but well worth the extra as it keeps a charge and can be used for quite sometime before needing recharging.
Thanks OP.
3guesses to SCOUSEKEVIN
4 Sep 16#21
As per the Homebase thread, the battery on this seems fine provided you are careful when re-charging it.
s2_ytb
4 Sep 16#18
I have had one of these for 6 months. Works perfectly.
sscm
4 Sep 16#19
Just collected mine and it looks good for the money, obviously not used yet though only time will tell! Thanks for the find anyway op. :smile:
montyzuma
4 Sep 16#20
Good for lightweight task only, I paid full price a year ago.
EazyDuz
4 Sep 16#22
local poundshop sells these, junk, cold
Wodja
4 Sep 16#23
Actually pretty good screwdriver, no brainer at this price
ThatTechGuy
4 Sep 16#24
Seems like Argos is trying to make up some money they lost to hukd from those thrustmaster steering wheels a few months ago, by selling this junk...
Smud
4 Sep 161#25
Good find op
Tanweeralqarni
4 Sep 16#26
Its so cheap, she could have other uses for it
Northerndave to Tanweeralqarni
5 Sep 16#27
Lack of batt power means she'll struggle with that too !
hursty321
5 Sep 16#28
These are terrible. It will work ok at first, it will go in the drawer for a couple of months you will remember it again get it out and the battery will be shot. I know it's cheap but it's really not work it
BigBuds
5 Sep 16#29
Sorry meant to press ignore and press like instead.
Turnip
5 Sep 161#30
Then you clicked quote twice :smile:
ellarain
5 Sep 16#31
These are not great for heavy use. Probably fine for home owners.
repouk
5 Sep 16#32
He's just upset because he put his keys in the wrong bowl :wink:
got_the_feelin
5 Sep 16#33
Complete junk! My dad had one. One of the capacitors blew up and melted insides. You can't replace the battery which will die.
There's a reason why this is so cheap. Buy cheap and you buy twice, invest in your tools!
ficosaneil
5 Sep 16#35
yes, you may well wonder why. The OP created 2 deal posts, I for a drill and 1 for a screwdriver. This thread was originally for a drill, but the link went to a screwdriver. Rather than fix the link someone changed the title to tidy it up (after my post).
omendata
6 Sep 16#36
Shows as v£3.93 on website but when you put it in trolley its £6.99.
sanbud
6 Sep 16#37
i just bought this item it comes in a box that say's it only has one screw bit. so, don't get taken in. it only has one screw bit.
sanbud
6 Sep 16#38
I sent somebody to pick mine up. they tried to charge her£6.99. I am disappointed with Argos.
memememe to sanbud
7 Sep 16#41
Exactly the same for me, but they did charge me £6.99, dam it
Update - just noticed my reserved confirmation email says £3.93, yet billed £6.99, I'll be in store tomorrow.
sam800
7 Sep 16#39
It shows full price now
bigdeal66
7 Sep 16#40
Agro strikes again :wink:
dai bonehead
20 Sep 16#42
hot. I can imagine that I have a chip in my head after being kidnapped by a mega corporation and down the streets with my gauss gun looking for rival agents.
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available at lots of argos's
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As long as it has reasonable torque and a decent battery life it should be good for say flat pack furniture, infact building anything say Ikea these are a godsend.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/powerbase-3-6v-screwdriver-only-3-93-homebase-free-c-c-2501753
Argos and Homebase have/had common ownership?
Thanks OP.
There's a reason why this is so cheap. Buy cheap and you buy twice, invest in your tools!
Update - just noticed my reserved confirmation email says £3.93, yet billed £6.99, I'll be in store tomorrow.