Quick Switch?
The Worx Switchdriver is a tool that will come in handy for many who are waking around a drilling and driving but also for many with little room to hold multiple tools on their assembly table. The ability to quickly change from one task to another with a quick pull of a trigger and twist of a head will be a great advantage to many. The power and speed of this drill are very suitable to drilling and driving smaller fasteners into wood. There is an adjustable torque setting on the side of the drill that allows adjustment on a scale from 1 to 11 and another setting for drilling. The 20 volt max batteries held their charge for a long time although they lack a fuel gauge to let you know how much charge was left in the battery. We found this tool interesting to use and quickly figured out its niche in woodworking.
Features
Rotating dual chucks make switching between two bits faster and smoother
Precise electronic torque control prevents the stripping of screws and damage to your work environment
Features 2 powerful and lightweight MaxLithium batteries that deliver long-lasting performance without self-discharge or memory effect
Variable 2-speed gearing tackles all common drilling & driving functions
1/4″ hex quick-change chucks for easy bit change-out
Compact and lightweight for better control without the fatigue
Includes a 3 Year Warranty & 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Does it Worx?
The Worx Switchdrive is a unique tool that we think will fit into many peoples shop. The low power of the drill/driver (265 inch pounds) does not strip fasteners and allows for precise fastening on delicate projects. There are a few items that will hold this back from being a contractors tool. The battery charger simply slides on the top of the battery and for lack of better words, is a dumb charger. That means that the charger does not sense when the battery is fully charged and needs to be removed. This charger cannot be left on the battery overnight. Second, the batteries do not have a fuel gauge stopping the user from knowing if the batteries need to be charged before leaving for work. The combination of not knowing the charge level of the battery and a charger that you cannot leave the battery left us confused as to how to store the batteries. To add to that, each battery takes 5 hours to charge. So it would take 10 hours to fully charge each battery if they were dead. That works for a homeowner, but not a contractor.
Will the Worx Switchdriver work in your shop? It might be a great fit if you do not have the room for a drill and separate driver on your assembly table. We are used to using a small drill and light duty impact driver for our assembly. With this tool we did not have the need for multiple tools. Use of the Switchdriver was fast and efficient. The only time it did not save time was when we had to adjust the torque level from fastening and then again for drilling. At that point, we would be better off with multiple tools. Also, with multiple tools come double the cost.
We hope this helps you decide if this tool is right for you!
WORX WX176L 2-in-1 Switch Drill & Driver
Worx Switchdriver 20V Cordless Drill & Driver – WX176L Quick Switch? The Worx Switchdriver is a tool that will come in handy for many who are waking around a drilling and driving but also for many with little room to hold multiple tools on their assembly table.