Been waiting on a deal like this for my first woot....

This may be the most useless device since the buttons on the Edsel stearing wheel.

I really hope this is some kind of mistake.

rileyper wrote:Rest in Peace Two for Tuesday

You DO get two of each of the bits.... and would you WANT two of this driver? May be better to say "Thank you, Woot!"

Based on the reviews, I'd be more inclined to spend a few extra dollars and get a quick change bit system from Craftsman or Ryobi..

It's a shame too, because this is a great idea at a terrific price... Just poorly executed if the reviews are to be believed...

I'm weary of anything that costs more to ship then to purchase...

It depends on what you would use this for. I think for the average user, it's not a great tool. It's too long and doesn't have enough flexibility in drill bit size (you only get two sizes). However for something like installing fence slats, this can be handy, as long as your screws aren't too long. The included drill bits for pre-drilling aren't very long (see woot pic).

ArsenicAndLipstick wrote:I saw the picture and the first thing I thought was Sonic Screwdriver?!

Same here.

Is it compatible with my iPad?

EXTERMINATE! EXTERMINATE!

explorien wrote:A quick google for reviews of this brought me to amazon with a rating of 1 star...

http://www.amazon.com/Allstar-HT011712-Half-Drill-Driver/dp/B005CVCXRA

Wow! Worst reviews since "The Human Centipede 2."

Is this a Sonic Screwdriver?? So it won't open a Deadlock then huh...

Destined to be in a future Bag of Coal.

If you're having trouble understanding this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Q7VqZzHyn4

I was going to buy this until I read the reviews on Amazon. I don't like the fact that the bits are secured only by compression tightening of a collar, which can easily loosen.

I also wish it would come with more drill type bits and less screwdriver type bits. Everyone has tons of screwdriver type bits around from other kits and we don't need more. What I need is more drill type bits.

Maybe the ones that don't sell will end up in future Bags of Carp.

I've used smaller, similar devices and they work as advertised for jobs where you are countersinking and drilling over and over. They are more usefull for jobs where you are doing one hole at a time. This is really intended for when you don't take the time to clamp your pieces together and drill all your holes, then drive all your screws.

Also, I would be concerned with the fact that it is 7 inches long.

explorien wrote:A quick google for reviews of this brought me to amazon with a rating of 1 star...

http://www.amazon.com/Allstar-HT011712-Half-Drill-Driver/dp/B005CVCXRA

Thanks for the useful post. Decision to not buy has been made.

What's with Woot today? I click the "I want one" button, the page goes blank, and the little doily thing just spins and spins. I've tried three times now for the past hour and can't get in.

This tool is a POS. Not worthy of owning for any reason unless you enjoy frustration. I have been a carpenter for 36 years and this is one of the most pathetic tools I have ever used. Good idea but it is just a cheap attempt at filling the bill. Bits loosen, tool wobbles, drill sticks and pulls out. Can not use this with an impact driver. Purchase a Dewalt Flip Drive, Millwaukee, Bosch or Ryobe.

Soooo....this is for the person who thinks that changing the bits in a magnetic bit keeper is too much work. Something tells me that anyone that lazy does not engage in many projects involving a drill.

I have researched a ton over reviews and they all say the same. The product is terrible! :-(

NkySpike65 wrote:LOL... Me too.

Me three...and I was excited! If it at least made a noise like one, I would have to buy it. As it is, meh.

Can I use this even if I don't watch football?

Very poor reviews on amazon. Not going to waste my money.

Is this driver sonic?
Does it work on wood?
Can it open deadlocks?

RT

[quote="mvsopen"]I think we have a new contender for WWE (Worst Woot Ever)![/quote]


why no quoting for me??

Unfortunately we do have one of these. Looks great in theory, but it doesn't lock when you flip it to the other bit so it wobbles and moves around. Love the concept, product does not live up to it.

Terrible reviews on Amazon:
< http://www.amazon.com/Allstar-HT011712-Half-Drill-Driver/dp/B005CVCXRA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325603300&sr=8-1 >

ArsenicAndLipstick wrote:I saw the picture and the first thing I thought was Sonic Screwdriver?!

Well it is a little bit wibbly wobbly but it doesn't save you any timey wimey. Maybe that's the issue- sonic screwdrivers don't work on wood. *That* must have been where I was going wrong!

Buy bunches of these! I used to work with the guy who invented this and owns the patent. He gets a percentage of sales. BUY! BUY! BUY! Open new accounts in your spouse and children's names. Buy More!

Whovians unite!....because I thought of a 'sonic screwdriver' too!

Joshocom wrote:Yes, KOBALT makes the same sort of screwdriver; it's called the "Double-Drive" and is available at Lowe's. We have one, and although I haven't used it for very long (just a couple of weeks on a project or two), it seems decently-constructed.

This isn't comparable to the Double Drive. The Double Drive is the one that works kinda like a ratchet, and I'd buy that one at this price for sure. This thing....yeah, no.

Sarzanini wrote:Sorry...not stable enough for any real work. My company positions and drives thousands of screws weekly (hex head and straight drive) and this driver, like many of the gimmicky drivers out there, simply are not robust enough for real work. But, don't take my word for it......visit a job site, I swear on my eagerly awaited Mr. Beer kit that not one professional tradesman (err, tradesperson if I am being PC) will have one of these.

I totally agree with you, however your quote made me laugh like crazy. I can't tell if this was intentional irony or not. You lambaste a gimmicky product in the first part of your post and then mention you just bought an equally gimmicky product in the second part.

If you've ever done any work where you drill a hole, then screw something together using that hole, these sort of things are great.

I had a drill/scree bit that could be flipped without messing with the drill and it was great. I say had because it vanished before I could install blinds in my new house. Fortunately I have two drills, which means I avoid switching bits, just have to swap drills.

jeremytheindian wrote:Came here looking for this.

Woot! Scarey !!

A month late... This would have been a great Christmas gift for my teachers...

Looks cool, minimal investment, who cares if it works...

... on second thought, second semester might be a prob...

dvshrt wrote:Buy bunches of these! I used to work with the guy who invented this and owns the patent. He gets a percentage of sales. BUY! BUY! BUY! Open new accounts in your spouse and children's names. Buy More!

I bought it!!!
....It was either this...or send my money to the starving children in Etheopia....but your post really turned me around.

I have one of these I bought from Black & Decker for 3x the price. Very handy when putting screws in wood (when you care about the wood).

What really gets me is the fact that WOOT would even sell this (Mod edit)! Come on WOOT - you are better than that - or so I thought. We expect this crap to be sold on infomercials on TV, but we don't expect this crap from you, WOOT. Oh, wait, yes we do .....