BLACK+DECKER Cordless Screwdriver, Alkaline (BCF601AA)

This is a great little screw driver .You can do powered or manual. IIts got a nice extension for it. very handy.Uses AA battery for power which lasts quite a while

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.

So far, I’m really happy with it. It’s compact, has plenty of torque for what I need, and the included extender lets me reach spots my old driver couldn’t. One of my favorite features is that it runs on rechargeable AA batteries, so when they run low I can just swap in a fresh set instead of waiting for it to recharge. The magnetic bit holder is also surprisingly strong, which makes picking up and holding screws much easier. Hopefully it stays that way over time. My only real complaint is the bit storage. The included setup feels like it would be easy to lose bits.

I love the screwdrivers, I’ve had a few of them over the years. They work great for small projects, where a drill isn’t needed

I had a rechargeable screwdriver for years. The built-in battery eventually died. I had to throw it away despite the fact that the screwdriver was still in good shape. What a waste. I hate the trend of built-in batteries. This is done on purpose to force people to buy new products. Also, the screwdriver battery was often in a need of recharge when I needed it so I had to resort to a hand tool or wait until the driver charged up. I love this one for its replaceable AA batteries . It works very well and it's powerful enough for my purposes. The only complaint is that I wish there was a separate switch for the light so it can be turned on before you start using it so you can actually see the hole or the screw before you start driving it.

SO MANY ISSUES: First, the diagram and instructions on use go just so far and leave a lot of guessing as to what they refer to. Second and WORST: the battery cover on the end of the handle was impossible for a female of average hand strength to remove. Had to take to my son for him to try to open. After it was finally open, it was difficult to keep closed because battery placement is so odd ( 2 of the 4 are higher than the other 2 ) Third issue, won’t drill through fiberboard. I have a 25 year old Black and Decker electric screwdriver that worked much easier on all kinds of material and didn’t have to be assembled. That is why I am convinced that B and D must have sold their name to a foreign company Cuz this thing isn’t worth a nickel much less the $25 I paid for it. The only reason I gave it a 1 star rating is because there is no ZERO.

This is the only electric screwdriver you can find that will take AA batteries, and has great torque. I have the Black and Decker 20V (vs 6V for this one) electric screwdriver, but it's overkill for most home projects. I like this one because it has just the right level of power for computer repair, furniture assembly, and home woodwork improvement AND it takes AA batteries. This is important for me. THose ones that charge via USB will eventually lose their charge and you'll have to buy another electric screwdriver. I use rechargeable batteries with this one, so when the batteries are low, I just swap in a new set of rechargeables, and recharge the old one. It is GREAT value for the money since it will last practically forever. It is the right size for most tasks, and weighs only slightly more than a regular screwdriver (the batteries add to the weight). I also like its versatility because it comes with both cross heads and flat head screw drivers. It does not have a clutch, so how hard you grip the handle determines when you should let go of the screw button. It does go both forwards and backwards (for unscrewing). Finally it comes with a built-in light so you can see what you're screwing AND you can use it like a normal screwdriver if you don't want to engage the electric function. Definitely a GREAT value and GREAT screwdriver.

I have other chargeable drills/screw drivers and was looking for screw drivers with batteries. As a landlord, I rarely need it. So, when I need it sometimes they are discharged. It seems to be pretty much the "only" alkaline battery (not needing to be charged). Build is strong and feels well in the hands. I am giving it 3(*) because, 1. I only used it twice during last few days. The batteries that came with they depleted fast. 2. Switching direction needs two hands. I am not sure why B&D couldn't make switching easier by one hand. Not a difficult improvement. 3. I wish, there could have been a way to store at least one bit. I like the feel of this screw driver. If better quality batteries last longer, I could go for a higher rating. I like the LED lights. If there were a way to switch the lights off when needed, perhaps would have improved the battery life.

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.

After fixing couple of things that had dozen of screws, I thought it would be nice to have an electrical one. I already have a power drill for "more serious work", but for opening computer cases and such, a smaller driver with less torque is perfectly fine. So this works great. Uses 4 x AAs! So unless the motor dies, this will last as long as I can swap batteries. It's not super strong, but it will still strip screws on a laptop, so be careful! The included LED light is a nice touch. Only con would be that a spot to clip 1 or 2 extra bits would be fantastic. Definitely recommended!

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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.