I highly recommend this 12-in-1 electric screwdriver, and it’s 50% off right now

Late last year, during the holidays, I featured an electric screwdriver that was popular with readers. I’ve heard from comments and emails that many of you have bought it and been impressed with the tool, and I’ve been asked a few other questions about it as well.

Well, since this was something I recommended, I have one. And I only recommend products that I’ve tested and that I feel make the grade in terms of both performance, reliability, and cost.

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screwdriver in question HOTO Electric Screwdriver And it’s 50% off on Amazon right now.

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HOTO Electric Screwdriver

A powerful electric screwdriver packing a large battery of 1500mAh capacity is perfect if you have a lot of DIY tasks to do.

HOTO Electric Screwdriver Technical Specifications

• Rotary knob switches the screwdriver between three different torque settings
• Fast driving thanks to the 220 RPM motor
• A massive 1500mAh capacity battery provides long-lasting endurance and when fully charged, can run over 1,000 screws before needing a recharge.
• Screwdriver features a circular LED shadowless lamp, so you can see what you’re doing
• HOTO cordless screwdriver set contains one dozen two-inch long S2 tool steel long bits with hardness up to 60HRC
• Screwdrivers and bits are stored in anodized aluminum alloy storage box with soft, rubber top handle
• Universal Type-C charging interface means you don’t need a separate charger

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On one end of this great screwdriver is a standard 1/4-inch socket that takes various bits, and on the back is a rotary knob that turns the screwdriver off and on, and also switches between three torque settings. It also has a circular LED shadowless lamp so you can see what you’re doing, which is a nice touch as it means I don’t have to carry around a flashlight when I’m working in a dark area Is.

On the other end of the screwdriver, there’s a USB-C port for charging the unit — a neat touch as it removes the need for any proprietary charger (I don’t need one in my life anymore).

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In the middle of the tool are the controls, which are about as simple as they get. There is a button to put the screw in and a button to take the screw out.

Screwdrivers and bits are stored in an anodized aluminum alloy storage box with a soft, rubber top handle. If you want more than a dozen bits, HOTO has a version with 25 bits in a separate case for $10 more

Three torque settings range from strong enough to assemble a PC case or flat pack furniture (where you need significantly less power), to powerful enough to screw down fencing or floorboards.

What this screwdriver doesn’t offer is a super-gentle setting for things like electronic gadgets, for which this screwdriver may be too powerful. right here a Mini Precision Electric Screwdriver Complements the HOTO screwdriver really well.

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In addition to the lack of an ultra-gentle setting, HOTO electric screwdriver with a dozen bits is a great option. Mine has already been used for several months and is going strong.

As mentioned above, if you want more bits, then 25 bit version Offers the exact same screwdriver, with a different carrying case, for only $10 more.