BLACK+DECKER Cordless Screwdriver, Alkaline (BCF601AA)

I wanted a cordless screwdriver to leave out in our patio area. Unfortunately, I don't have a convenient power outlet for a charger. I initially left one of my rechargeable screwdrivers out there, but found that it would be dead after a couple months without a recharge. This is where the Black & Decker AA powered screwdriver solved my problem, especially combined with lithium AA batteries instead of alkaline. Lithium AA batteries provide higher voltage, last longer under load and will not develop that nasty white powder that unused alkaline will sometimes show. The screwdriver itself is pretty nice. Has forward and reverse, comes with four fairly high-quality bits in a bit holder, plus an extension. It has a decent amount of torque and speed, though not the same as my DeWalt cordless screwdriver. It also comes with a LED light and a quick lock chuck that fits drill bits and other type of bits that are designed for that purpose. It does come with batteries, but they did not last very long, especially compared to the lithiums. For its intended occasional purpose, it's the perfect backup cordless screwdriver. I've used it for drilling pilot holes, tightening up fence screws and patio furniture. I've also dropped it a couple times and it has proved its durability. And I have yet to grab the Dewalt out of the garage for use on the patio. So thumbs up Black & Decker.

I originally picked this up to replace my plug in B&D screwdriver I've had for a couple decades. This driver is compact, has decent torque, and with the extender can get into tight spaces my other driver could not. It runs great off of rechargeable AA batteries meaning if I run it low I can just swap batteries instead of having to plug it in. The magnet in the tip is very strong, hopefully it stays that way, and makes picking up screws with bits very easy. The bits could have been better thought out though, it seems like they would be easy to lose. I ordered a B&D bit kit I put the bits into so I wouldn't misplace them.

Works fine but not as good as the original version. The original version is reversible without both hands while this one does. The original has two buttons placed so the thumb and forefinger can select the direction without releasing the grip. This this version only has one button for on off. The direction is selected by rotating a ring around the body of the driver. Two hands are required. This version is slightly faster turning the screw but not significantly so.

This Black & Decker powered screwdriver has to be one of the best buys on Amazon! I had been looking for a 6 volt simple yet strong power screwdriver for a few weeks. The quality is good. The design is very good. The weight is balanced, and works great for those general household jobs etc. and it takes 4 AA batteries!

This thing doesn't over-torque so you have less risk of stripping things. It is like a home improvement artist designed this thing. It has the best overall fee and utility of any tool I own. It is perfection. When you let off the power button, it functions like a normal screw driver and you can hand tighten things without changing any other settings. The bottom line is if you are a novice at home improvement or want something that won't destroy what you are working on, this is good. No stupid built in rechargeable batteries either. So if it dies I can change the batteries in 2 min vs charging it. Just get enloop rechargeable batteries if you want to be a true environmentalist. It uses standard drill bits. So say you are putting together furniture with allen wrench type screws. Just go to the hardware store and buy allen wrench drill bits and you are good to go. I have a ton of tools, including a lot of screw guns that are much more powerful than this. This is my go to for basic stuff due to the feel it has. If you have a kid in college or an apartment this would be a good start for them to get into power tools.

I didn't know if I would like this or not. It is replacing an old Black & Decker that I have used forever! I honestly think that I am going to like this one even better! Seems like a good product. I love being able to replace my own batteries instead of having to depend on a rechargeable one and the light that they have added is a big plus.

Replacing a 20 year old Black & Decker cordless screwdriver that recently broke, and I can tell you this replacement of like tool is a decline in quality. It is just not the same weight and feels cheaper not only in looks but feel. I like the way the older one worked better so there has been a change in design. I do not expect it will last 20 years, be lucky if it last 1- 5 years. However, it did work for now. My old set came with extra pieces such as bits and more screw driver heads and luckily they fit this one as well as this one fits in the case that came with the first one. The older version was more intuitive in the way it worked as well as just easier to use in my opinion and more comfortable to hold, not as fat. This newer version came with an extender to reach odd spaces. But again overall a real decline in quality from the older version and unfortunately I am not looking for the same life expectancy. However, I am happy to have any working version at the moment.

This was purchased by me to replace my old power screwdriver that used a lithium battery which was nonreplaceable, which is why I chose this screwdriver that used alkaline batteries that are replaceable. However, I was unable to open the cap myself to insert the alkaline batteries, and had to find someone with strong hands to do it for me. This was a nuisance, as I wanted a power screwdriver to be easier to use than a manual screwdriver. The power of the screwdriver was also less than my old power screwdriver with lithium battery, and also less than I expected based on my experience with my old power screwdriver.

Powered by standard AA batteries means I can change the batteries easily when they die. This is important for people who don't use electric screwdrivers often (less than 10 times a year, like me) and worried about the rechargeable battery dying due to ageing. Recommend this electric screwdriver for people who open/close electronic device cases (like PC cases) but shouldn't be used on woodworks, such as assembling IKEA furniture.

Excellent Product ... works as Intended

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Just be grateful that this gadget is not a parachute, because if it was you'd sink into the ground like a lawn dart. I had Powermites toy tools as a kid in the 60s that were more powerful than this.