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- This DeWalt DCF680 is some kind of voodoo magic. Most who use it say it's their favorite screwdriver ever and they'll never use anything else. Check out what all the fuss is about. #powertools #diy #dewalt
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Was my first on purpose DeWALT purchase...the beginning of $5,000 worth of tools.
Haha - hopefully it’ll be worth it. On the other hand, these batteries don’t work with almost any other DeWalt tools.
I didn't know this existed until last weekend. My friend let me use his, and I was blown away, he's a tech with a real toolkit
Had one of these for a couple years now and it's by far, my most used, handiest screwdriver around the house. Seems to find a way to the front and center of every project I do. Amazes me how much torque this little thing can put out too!
I’ve had one for several years and I love, love, love it!!!!!
I have 4 of those, make sure to get the original DCF680 with pistol grip and clutch. Got my first one probably 10 years ago and use it just about everyday. It's perfect for disassembling electronics and computers. Battery lasts forever, super torquing. As you can tell, i love this tool. Get the DeWalt 3 piece countersink bits to go with your DCF680, perfect to predrill holes.
I’m a Milwaukee guy. Got all their screw guns, drill drivers, hammer drills, impact drivers, etc. I picked up the DCF682 about 4 years ago on a whim because I thought the technology was interesting. It was the first DEWALT, I bought in over 25 years. I haven’t been able to put the thing down. In a pinch, I’ve even installed 3” screws into door frames with it. It’s got some torque. Love using it for door hardware and electrical work, especially when I’m on top of a ladder. Slips easily into my tool pouch. And like you said, the battery lasts forever. I only have one battery but it hasn’t really been an issue for me since I only use it for smaller projects. My local Lowe’s still carries them in store. After watching your video, I might go and pickup another one just for kicks. Oh, and I’ve never felt the need for a clutch or twist grip. I’m sure that model weighs more and that would put me off.
I weighed it for you just now: 517g (or 18.25 idiot units) with battery, without bit (for the model with clutch and twist grip)
I have one for about 3 years and love it. I’m just a DIY’er. I do also throw in a drill bit if I need to use a small anchor in drywall or a small screw in wood. Also great with small hex bolts. Get one.
I use this screwdriver at work all the time. It's fantastic, but it is a bit pricy to buy one myself (especially since I do mostly fine screws) but anything M3 and up these are perfect.
Purchased this like 5yrs ago and love it.
I now have 3 of these little wonders. Put the drill bit in one, the screw driver in another (no need to switch out as you go) and the third is in the tool drawer in the kitchen. The torque is terrific and usually doesn’t require pre drilling.
Love them so much I bought one for each of my daughters and they are just as great a fan.
Awesome! Glad you’re loving yours too.
It’s always the first tool I grab. The thing is amazing. I could see where electricians would love this screwdriver
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I have the newer Black and Decker power screwdriver. Does not have a gyro (twist ring), replaceable battery or swap to Pistol grip. It is at full retail at about 25 dollars (purchased mine at Menards, on sale for 20). It has lots of power if used as a screwdriver, locking Chuck, LED lights and very good battery life. For the cost, it may well fit more budgets and provide great service.
It also has a non contact voltage tester built in. Great for a heads up.
I love mine.
I don't need this, but I NEED this! Thanks for the video! (Runs to Home Depot to buy one)
I feel ya!
I also love this tool. I bought my first one in 2018 and now own two of them. I use it in pistol grip form most of the time.
Originally I wasn't gonna get the pistol grip one, but I'm happy I did! If you have the space to use it, it allows for insane precision (index finger pointing forward flush in the groove for it, use trigger with middle finger).
I’ve actually seen these in stock at my local Lowe’s (in Central Florida). While I’ve never used a gyro triggered screwdriver, I love my Dewalt 12V screwdriver.
This tool is the business! I got the idea from an RC car racer. Best tool for quick driving!
This tool is an absolute Game Changer when it comes to building RC Helicopters! Tight spots with small openings, absolutely a must have in the rc heli,jet,airplane world!
My man-crush (and I do know what that means) is a 12V Bosch drill-driver I bought four years ago just after buying the house. It came in its own case with four bits, a charger, and two very long-lasting batteries. It has a driver setting plus 20 torque settings, doesn't weigh much, fits my hand very nicely, and is highly controllable with respect to speed. I've used it to drive drywall screws and put together knocked-down furniture, all without issues. You will have to pry it from my cold, dead hands.
This video perfectly describes my experience with this screwdriver. It's like magic. It's amazing. It literally blows my mind how well it works and how accurate it is. It's revolutionary. I use it for 3D printer building and RC cars, trucks and planes. It works perfect even for small screws. The torque setting goes nice and low.
I have been using this screwdriver for the last 2 years as an IT field technician. I use it on every job. I even use it to drill small holes. I would highly recommend this for anyone who uses a screw driver often.
This and the arrowmax mini gyro are money for IT work. czcams.com/video/APfYSZX_9Y4/video.html
I purchased this several years ago and have always felt that it would be a much better tool if it had a variable speed trigger. When working in a confined area or having to reach around something I find it awkward and uncomfortable to have to twist my wrist just to spin the bit. I would rather just feather the trigger and hold my arm in a good position. I rarely use it. That said, I would have never purchased in the first place had it not been for the gyro. It just seemed so cool and fascinating that I just had to have it. My favorite is my m12 Installation Drill/driver. It’s just so capable of doing so many things. It’s also very quiet for working inside clients homes. If I need more grunt it’s the amazing m12 Surge.
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I bought this screwdriver before watching this video. Perhaps my favorite tool.
Ngl, this is actually really cool. I can see myself using it for furniture assemblies and so on… I might just pick one up myself 😁
Yes i have a craftsman gyro screwdriver and i love that thing. CMCF604 TYPE 1 4V MAX 180/min (RPM)
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I have been using it for years. I keep 2 so I don't have to change bits. Mine have been on more cellular sites across Colorado ,Wyoming ,and Montana.
Just got mine today 11/8/23 and will use it tommorow!!!!!!!!!
I have used mine to drill 1/4” or smaller holes in places no regular drill would fit. And I greatly prefer using this, over any other type screw driver, if more than 3 screws are involved.
Nice Willow clip!
I have one and love it, it’s amazing for low torque applications. Their version of this that will convert to a pistol grip has gotten me into some tight spots I could never get to with another driver. The one handed operation has been a god send for installing stuff overhead and while holding awkward items. The downside is after this being out for many years, it is still the only Dewalt 8v tool, I’m not sure if this line will be around for much longer.
Yeah, would be nice if it were on the 12v system.
For any light go medium work, or any assembly… this is my go to driver. I have the newer one
I'm glad you compared it to the M12 Fuel Surge. I just got that one in a kit with 3 batteries for $180 because my old M12 impact driver was so loud that I found myself using my drill for both drilling and driving. I probably could've gotten away with this Dewalt, but oh well; I definitely appreciate the quietness of the surge impact driver and it's supposedly half a pound lighter than the dewalt.
1900hrs 21/05/2023 😅excellent concept for someone who has bad hands but still likes to get on the tools. Hitachi make a very similar one complete with pistol or straight grip but with finger switches instead of gyro. Way to go 😅 keep up the good work I enjoy your posts
I bought one! Cheers from Germany, had to order that from the US! DeWalt is INSANE, not selling these over here... I swear to god they would sell these by the HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS here in Germany...
Slight addition: The other one version isn't "newer", that's just the version for electricians, it has the added de-burrer on the front and is missing the pistol grip convertible option... But it's not better or worse or older or newer, just for a different application... There is a third one also, not quite sure about that.
Having said that, my one is also marked "N2", so maybe that's what you were referring to? - Greetings from Munich!
I love my DCF680. Quick tip. If it ever start acting weird, clean the battery contacts on the battery itself. Mine would stop rotating when in use. Cleaned the battery contacts and it was as good as new again. Was ready to throw it out. Full disclosure, I found this tip from another user somewhere online.
So glad you actually did the Gyro driver some justice here. I love and use mine daily at my full time job. I also have a video on these and I use one on my channel almost every video. It is hard to explain how well it works and how it just becomes a part of you once you learn how to use it. One funny thing is I use mine at work and when you hand it to someone to use the reactions are hilarious and it's hard to explain how to use it to them and while some absolutely fall in love with it and have to get their own. Some try to make it work 10 secs or so and hand it back to you with a go away with that motion. 😂
I also had the Black and Decker Gyro years ago and it failed and started working only one direction. Great video!
I actually prefer the Craftsman 4V version of this, but they were quickly discontinued. I bought 2 luckily. If you can find one its well worth it. Definitely marketing fail. If more people understood what it was, they would have sold more. The model number is CMCF604
There is a new model (CMHT66718B20) so that one was probably just discontinued to make room for the new one.
I have a Skill, no gyroscope but does good for light duty for about half the price with bits.
I've had the B&D for years, I think since it came out. I pull it out for electrical work.
You should try the Dewalt 12v Xtreme Screwdriver. its like the surge and that 680 had a baby and they created the most perfect light duty tool imaginable.
I have it for 5 years its my love
This why we end up with some version of every cordless brand out there. I swore to not get Dewalt because I have Makita, Milwaukee, Ryobi and Rigid and all versions of each brand has a purpose in my shop. I could totally justify getting this.
I too, as someone else mentioned, have the Craftsman version of this tool.
It seems to be much smaller physically, and doesn't have the removable battery, and you can't rotate the handle into a pistol grip. But the Craftsman version is literally the size of a regular sized screw driver and has the same gyroscope action to operate it.
I bought mine about 4 years ago now at Lowe's and I'm pretty sure it's made by Stanley/Black & Decker, who also makes DeWalt tools interestingly enough.
I love my Craftsman model, being an electrician, because it's great for assembling fixtures and light trim out work.
But as others have also mentioned, it seems to be unavailable or discontinued which is a shame because it's an awesome tool.
I think you'd find that, based on the size and weight compared to the DeWalt, you'd like and appreciate the Craftsman model even more than the DeWalt model that you featured in this video. So try to get your hands on one if you can find it anywhere.
Apparently it comes in and out of stock every few times a year they don’t constantly keep inventory of it, been on the prowl for that gyro 4v for months now
i don't think Those home depo reviews are over exaggerated just in the video it looks so cool imagine how it would look in person
Sold!
LRN2DIY, make a video lesson on the different battery types for power tools because some use Lithium Polymer now which I think Lithium Ion you have to charge from 20% to 80% for longer battery life. Also it would be nice to make a video lesson about RPMs for Drills & Screwdrivers to know the different RPMs to drill into different materials like woods, metals, etc
Hyper tough from Walmart has the same one accept it is usb charger. Cost around 40 bucks. I use the m12 impact but have been thinking about that one for hvac so I don’t risk stripping screws
model 98934 ? It's not gyro.
Did the rubber bit holder come with yours? Im looking into them and not seeing that on them.
Quite expensive in the UK at £167 (over $200 US). If I worked in the trade, then maybe it would be worth the investment.
It's a different class, but the Fanttik Mini Electric Screwdriver works really well for building computers. Not a ton of power but it's USB C rechargeable and perfect for delicate work. But it is *NOT* gyro activated. And of course, Linus Techtips screwdriver is actually quite functional. Manual screwdriver, but it's unique in some features and my go do now.
I Bought a similar screwdriver from Black&Dicker back in 2014 I guess. It's gyroscopic and works almost exactly the same way and it's way cheaper.
I think the 682 adjusts torque according to how much you turn your wrist as well as speed.
Love the tool, bought it 5 years ago and still going strong
I have my hilti installation driver that I use pretty much for any assembly so no need for anything like that. Ofcourse there is a different case and you shirt says it all lol
The longer a battery takes to get charged, the longer it takes to get discharged. Fast battery chargers destroy batteries in the long run too.
There’s a reason there are different shaft lengths for all screw drivers. I used a 8” & 12” proto magnetos tip. Milwaukee and metabo make nice ones but not gyro. My complaint is the thickness. Project Farm has done testing
Follow up…. I bought a metabo 3.6 v kit for $70. Added a “5 Milwaukee magnetic extension for screw holding. Plenty of power for cover and plate screws. Thin enough for corners.
I've had one of those for years and find myself reaching for it all of the time. My wife uses it a lot too. - Chris
I had a Bosch gyro pistol grip gyro activated screwdriver about 15 years ago, in Europe. It was the cat's pajamas. Kind of yellow green in color. I cant google it anywhere now.
I had the Black and Decker version years ago and always wondered why more companies don't make these
I bought the b&d used and I love it.
Probably due to patents.
@@ShikiKaze black and decker owns stanley and dewalt
Super cool. Can't really justify the price for DIY but I can definitely see the advantage for on the job or a serious hobby.
I have the DCF682 and sometimes the gyro stops working. I read online to remove the battery and slid it back in and it works again. I was ready to throw it out. It works. I rather have a forward and back button like the craftsman. Just the craftsman has less power.
Try cleaning the contacts on the battery with contact cleaner or 91% alcohol. I had the same issue and that fixed it.
@@mabbaticchio It's more of a reset for the motor. Like restarting your computer.
this question is for anyone with this tool, particularly the one with the rotating handle and clutch like in this video. does yours rattle when you shake it?
Mine doesn’t. If it is, that’s likely not meant to be. Might be worth taking apart and seeing what’s up.
Don't have the dewalt but i never use the one i have. Maybe in a different trade tho
@4:14 I would disagree with the battery being "old tech". The battery is rated for 1 amp-hour and the charger puts out 1 amp. Therefore, the battery is charged at 1C (which takes 1 hour). This is the recommended maximum rate that at which a lithium ion battery should be charged (the lower the better for battery health - for example 0.3C or less). Avoid any charger which advertises a sub 1-hour charge time if you're using lithium ion batteries.
Wiha speed is the only other current Gyro screwdriver I can think of.
I think id probably like the 12v screwdriver with the drill mode better tbh
This thing is great, no more stripping screw cause your using drill mode. 8v is enough to drive screws
Sounds like you can make one to be a competitor and make a lot of monies hahaha
Dewalt is discontinuing their 8 volt batteries. Will this tool be close behind? Will we be able to find 8 volt batteries to fit this?
Multi orientation type screwdriver would be super instead of a straight one.
Battery size has nothing to do with charging time.
The power a given battery chemistry can handle is proportional to it's capacity.
A "1AH" battery can take 1A of current and charge in 1 hour.
A "4AH" can take 4A of current and charge in 1 hour.
Batteries of a given type can charge faster, but longevity usually suffers.
Most current tools use lithium ion.
Dewalt's "new" "Powerstack" uses lithium ion polymer (li-po) which have been in the RC industry for over a decade.
I may have phrased it wrong but I have to assume that if DeWalt designed and built this today they’d use a technology that allows these batteries to charge faster.
@@LRN2DIYI think you mentioned having 2 versions of this - the newer one not being the folocus in this video. What are the model numbers and differences?
@@ryankozak99 You can find each model listed in the description with links and the differences between them. Hopefully that's helpful.
@@LRN2DIY Oops. Thanks. Didn't realize the new version was the more basic model.
Looks so cool but I don’t need it. 😑 But i will be doing some mental gymnastics to justify the purchase.
One thing that hasn't been explained properly... does it use a conventional battery size or is it a DeWalt-only type that would be hard to replace?
In my opinion the 7.4v impact driver in this Same form is much More useful And convenient.
It won't drill steel because of torque by force, not the rpm being limited as steel requires slow drill speeds
so now i have to do an extra twist motion instead of just push a button on my cordless screw driver...iwill stick with my $20 cordless screwdriver
Vessel screwdriver is more compact and feels better, but not gyro
The Skil 4V SD561201 is the only one in competition I am aware of. The Craftsman CMCF604 is discontinued.
the ads lol
Or you could like just push a button. Like I get it but I don’t get it. This dosent seem any more useful then my 30$ harbor freight electric screwdriver. Plus I don’t have to twist my wrist, it just turns at the push of a button.
Please don't say it's AI. 🙂
This thing has been out for many many years lol..where have you been?
I’ve just been hesitating because I didn’t see the big deal. Now I get it.
Makita DF001DW Cordless screwdriver might be a candidate.
The Competition:
- MINIWARE ES15 Smart Motion Mini Electric Screwdriver
- AmSmart SES series smart screwdrivers
From my own experience owning an ES120 (an earlier version of the ES15) though, I doubt either of these would be better for you than the DCF680. The newer ES15 model is supposed to be much better, but at least for the ES120 the breakpoint in size between it and the DCF680 is pretty dismal; anything the size of a phone or watch the ES120 is better, but even for laptops the DCF680 is already better. (Though, that's more a testament to just how much control the DCF680 gives you even on relatively tiny screws, than an indictment of the ES120.)
As far as I'm aware nobody else makes a gyroscopic screwdriver in the same size category as the DFC680, only in the smaller 'precision driver' category.
It's too big. It doesn't need to be powerful, just small like a screw driver that I can carry on myself. This is like their old 18 volt screw gun. I may as well use my atomic impact.
I only have one question:
WHY?!
It's kinda fun to use "sometimes". Sometimes I ask myself the same thing as it can be frustrating in certain situations.
Dude I love your channel but it is though you are saying yes to every commercial deal that comes into your inbox lately
It’s rather pointless, if you still have to push the trigger to make it work🤷🏻♂️
Lol it’s not I have one it’s very useful
If the trigger wasn’t there it would just turn all the time
No… I promise you are wrong. It will surprise you, just like it’s surprised the rest of us
The trigger just turns on the screwdriver. The twisting motion of your wrist actually turns the bit. And it speeds up and down with your wrist input. It’s very intuitive and feels natural.
Still in awe you said you use an M12 Surge for “medium-heavy” and the M-18 Surge for “super heavy”. If you only do light jobs or just collect the tools, just say that.
Seams like a solution looking for a problem
I finally received my Tee-shirt and it was the most disgusting message on it. What is going on with your company?
No good
NICE TOOL IF YOU HAVEN'T BOUGHT ANY OTHER TOOLS
OTHERWISE THE COMPACT DEWALT 18V/20V BRUSHLESS IMPACT AND OTHER BRANDS WITH 6" 8" 10" EXTENSION BARS ALREADY NEUTRALIZES THAT TOOL.
In my opinion the 7.4v impact driver in this Same form is much More useful And convenient.