Black & Decker AS600 6 Volt Alkaline Battery Cordless Screwdriver

Customer Reviews

Great Cordless Screwdriver uses regular AA batteries

2007-10-29
Here's what I like about this electric screwdriver:

1. Unlike most Black & Decker electric screwdrivers, this uses four standard AA batteries. This means that you don't have to worry about using B&D re-chargeables that are always dead when you need them. I load mine with Eneloop low-discharge rechargeable AA's, which retain their charge for up to a year. When they go dead, I just replace them with another set and I can continue using it.

2. It is smaller than other B&D electric screwdrivers.

3. It has a manual mode that allows you to use it as a regular screwdriver.

4. You can switch the bit from flathead to phillips.

Good value

2007-10-05
You can get this one from Wal*Mart for $8.90 only. It's doesn't have strong torque but sufficient for light household tasks. I like this one instead of other cordless screwdriver because I can use my re-chargeable AA batteries. I hate those costly proprietary re-chargeable batteries. For $8.90, I am really happy with this purchase.

Saves loads of time !

2007-09-19
For many years I have resisted a cordless, and after buying and using this screw driver I am sorry I waited so long. In a current project it has saved me loads of time and wrist turning. I saw it at Target, packaged as AS603 but when I brought it home and looked at the instructions it was the AS 600. One of the best $10.50 tools I ever bought!!

good, not great

2007-08-14
It does what it claims to, but could be more powerful and maneuverable. No regrets on the purchase, but I'm sure there are better options.

Where is the storage for bits?

2007-07-14
This is a nice electrical screwdriver. I like the manual mode, in case I need to exert more torque than the motor can drive. The RPM speed is a little slower than I expected. The only shortcoming for this screw driver is lack of the storage for the various screw bits. It shouldn't be that hard to add a small hook of some sorts to attach the various bits so the bits don't get lost when you need them.

B&D Cordless Screwdriver

2008-07-23
Nice Product,BlackDecker are durable tools,Nice Grip,Good for my PC repair and for small electronic projects, not for heavy duty

Useful tool

2008-03-31
This is quite a powerful cordless screwdriver, not the strongest on the market, but it is a lot more efficient than working with a manual screwdriver until your hands are blistered. Probably not powerful enough for professional use, but every kitchen drawer should have one. Puts the "power" into "girl power"

A Little Disappointed

2008-02-27
I was a little disappointed with the product because I thought it would have more power. I tried using it a couple of times, but the drill bit just spun without tightening the screw. It required A LOT of pressure to get the screw to move, and I could have put that much pressure into it and done it myself.

Very handy

2008-02-08
Very useful for light work. I like how the switches are positioned and in seems to be running a long time on the first set of batteries.

Decent screwdriver -- you get what you pay for

2008-02-02
This is a totally acceptable screwdriver for the price. The power is not great -- I was putting up some shelves and couldn't get screws into the wooden studs at all. I had to put it in manual mode. Manual mode is pretty good -- it feels reasonably solid, if just the tiniest bit wobbly. The bit included (phillips on one side and flathead on the other) is easy to use. The grip is rubber and feels secure in your hand.

The screwdriver includes four double A batteries -- so there's no need to rush out right away and buy them. Overall, I would say spend a little more money and get something with more torque. But if you need something cheap for light chores, this will suffice.