Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Hitachi DB3DL 3.6-Volt Lithium-Ion Cordless Screwdriver
Customer Review: Great - unless you use it
Summary: 1 Stars
When my old cordless screwdriver I looked for a replacement. Chose this Hitachi because of 1) Lithium power, 2) Built in LED light. Initial reactions were positive, convenient, powerful, good features. Then I used it put up a friends window blinds. Not an excessive strain, but a lot of use with the clutch on approx 12 setting. Well, the clutch failed, started to spin freely. I set the clutch on max (drill setting), still slipped. Researched warranty and fortunately it was covered. Sent it back to Hitachi (local Hitachi repair dealer had six weeks back log). Got it back "working per manufacturers spec". Just assembled TV stand. Started OK. Maybe something melted then re-solidified? But clutch now totally broke. So... I have a broken $70.00 tool and I am also out the $11.00 shipping it cost me to send it back. If I send it back again I can only expect another $11.00 wasted, based on brain dead Hitachi service.
Let me say I am biased against Hitachi based on previous experience. I have owned a Hitachi Boom box, Hitachi shaver, and each has failed before it's time. I will never ever ever buy anything Hitachi again, and my advice is that you shouldn't either.
Customer Review: Great Choice
Summary: 5 Stars
The quality of this tool is great. Excellent torque for a 3.6v device, and its articulated head lets it get into all but the most awkward places. It is also available for pretty much indefinite use between having two batteries and each having good life. My only reservation is the presence of only one bit (a Phillips head) but this is not enough to keep me from givine 5 stars.Customer Review: Great Little Driver !
Summary: 5 Stars
Unbelievable power in a little package! Real handy when working on a ladder as it fits in your pocket and it fits in small spaces, such as working in a small cabinet.Customer Review: Great Tool, but not for everyday use
Summary: 3 Stars
I have to say I really loved this tool at first. Light weight with just the right set of features (ok, the LED is near worhtless). I never used it for heavy duty usage such as building a deck, but it did get used nearly everyday for light duty tasks and in that role it was ideal. I bought a second tool because I liked the first one so much, but within 6 months both tools were having problems. One of them developed a sticky ON switch. The other developed a problem with the hi/lo speed switch - I would set it to hi speed and it would pop out while screwing.Customer Review: Great at first but questionable durability.
Summary: 2 Stars
I bought this product as I was preparing one house for sale and buying a fixer-upper. While the screwdriver has performed admirably with many people who've borrowed it commenting on how great it is, it died just a few nights ago. The three or four times prior to it dying I had noticed that the chuck had been getting looser and that it didn't have the same amount of torque as when I bought it. The batteries were also not lasting as long. Being a technophile I understand that batteries can't last forever, but Li-Ion batteries should last for a while when they're kept at a good charge level constantly.
So I'm disappointed that my trusty little screwdriver is not so trusty. To be fair, it lasted a decent amount of time through a lot of very hard work. When I didn't have my DeWalt 18v cordless drill handy for certain tasks, this screwdriver would drive drywall screws and decking screws all the way down to outlet faceplate screws. It's not a bad product, but today, for nearly the same price I just ordered a DeWalt DW920K-2 which has a variable trigger as well. I've had good experiences with my DeWalt tools and I hope the DeWalt version of this tool proves more durable.
PROS: Very handy. Strong when I first bought it. Batteries charge quickly.
CONS: It's dead now after 7 months. Trigger is non-variable which makes it hard to use it for more delicate situations. The LED light seems like a good idea but it's mounted on the bottom of the chuck, so it rarely shines light on the actual screw. Plastic body isn't rugged. Trigger is too easily turned on in your pocket (I know it has a lock, but who wants to keep turning the lock on and off?).