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Ozito 3.6V Cordless Push 2 Go Screwdriver Kit $24.99 (Was $39.98) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Bunnings

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Ozito 3.6V Cordless Push 2 Go Screwdriver Kit $24.99 (Was $39.98) + Delivery ($0 C&C/In-Store) @ Bunnings
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RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 18:10 bunnings.com.au (3331 clicks)
Last edited 25/08/2022 - 20:34

Bunnings price-matching ALDI's upcoming Ferrex 3.6V Li-ion Screwdriver Kit

Features

  • Push 2 Go Function - Push forward to drive screws automatically
  • Push 2 Go or manual mode dual activation for extra control
  • 32 Bits Included

This Cordless 3.6V Screwdriver from Ozito is great for multiple fastening jobs around the home or garage. Assemble furniture, adjust cabinet doors, fix hinges, upgrade computer parts or build RC cars with this handy tool.

The Push 2 Go function is perfect for driving screws in quick succession while the manual mode and adjustable speed can be used for fiddly applications where more control is needed.

With a selection of driving bits included and a storage case to keep everything neat and tidy, get started on your next project right out of the box.

This is part of Father's Day deals for 2022.
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  • michael9865 on 25/08/2022 - 18:11
    -2

    hoping to find something similar price range but for a bigger range of sizes from mobile phones to wardrobes

    • MasterScythe on 25/08/2022 - 18:31
      +11

      You want something self powered that will drive a self tapper, and not overtorque a 1-3mm pcb?

      Nope, sorry.

    • The Hobo on 25/08/2022 - 18:47
      +6

      You need two separate things - the Xiaomi Wowstick is great for the mobile phone/smaller items, and there is a plethora of option for the larger size.

      I use a Bosch GSR 1080-LI for everythign else, it's quite versatile. I'm considering getting this ozito though to add to my collection. Could end up being my daily driver if it has enough grunt.

    • SnipeDog on 26/08/2022 - 07:23

      A $2 knife will suffice your needs

  • Uncle BucK on 25/08/2022 - 18:13
    +7

    Fyi - Both varieties use USB-C as the charging cable.

  • incipient on 25/08/2022 - 18:40
    +1

    Would be great if these used replaceable batteries. Size is not an issue. I am however fully aware planned obsolescence is a thing. Doesn't mean I have to like it =P

    • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 19:24
      +1

      Hopefully it just a 18650 battery inside, so you can replace it (like I did with the Bosch IXO).

    • MasterScythe on 26/08/2022 - 20:22

      It'll just be a LiIon battery; no trouble replacing it in 3-5 years when it ages.

  • Javin on 25/08/2022 - 18:45
    +1

    No reviews on bunnings website, is this new ozito item ?

    • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 20:37

      Batch code (2205) on the bottom of the box suggest that it was manufactured in May 2022.

  • greenie4242 on 25/08/2022 - 19:02
    +2

    I have the ALDI Ferrex version but not impressed with the 'form factor' as it's surprisingly difficult to press the button while keeping the driver perpendicular to the screw head. The button isn't in a place where my thumb naturally lies while holding a cylinder. Not very ergonomic. This one looks similar, but can't confirm.

    EDIT: The product photos for this Ozito are hilarious! As you can see none of the photos show anybody touching the buttons. The buttons are nowhere near where fingers ergonomically sit.

    I've had a few cordless screwdrivers in the past that didn't suffer from this issue. They were better moulded to the hand so the thumb or index finger buttons rested naturally. Another one was slightly curved so I could hold it like a trigger, and press down on the thumb instead of sideways. Another was basically a mini cordless drill with an index finger trigger. All were more comfortable to use.

    I'd like to replace the NiCad batteries but they use sub C which are pretty expensive in NiMh or Li-ion, then I'd need to rebuild the charging circuits. Time consuming and costs more than a new screwdriver :(

    • TextGoesHere on 25/08/2022 - 19:13
      +6

      Hey pal, you push it in to activate it. No button press required. :)

      • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 19:19
        +3

        It appears that the Ozito has the push forward to screw function (and manual), whereas ALDI's Ferrex only has manual button press.

      • greenie4242 on 25/08/2022 - 21:09

        Useful function no doubt, but as somebody who salvages parts I do a lot more unscrewing than screwing in. Unscrewing while trying to press a button at an odd angle often results in slippage and occasional stripped heads.

        • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 21:13
          +2

          The switch on the Ozito is a toggle switch for screwing and unscrewing, so you can push to unscrew too.

    • Waynes world on 25/08/2022 - 22:22
      +1

      I've replaced the 3xSubC cells in 2 drivers I had - 1 given as a gift to me in the 80s, and the other also given cuz the cells were dead.

      I used a reclaimed 21700 in both. In both cases, I stripped the circuitry out of the charge cradle and hot glued a TP4056 board - Pennies from AE or eBay. The 80s one ultimately stripped a planetary gear because of how I was using it, and the other always had a dodgy trigger, so I'm considering this one. The latest Milwaukee hex driver will handle the required torque for sure, although nearly 10x the cost

    • MasterScythe on 25/08/2022 - 22:43
      +1

      The cheap hack for sub-C batteries, is china import NiMh Roomba packs.

      I cut them apart all the time for for their cells :)

  • Bob81 on 25/08/2022 - 20:26

    What's the normal price?

    • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 20:32
      +2

      Just went in-store to pick one up, still showing as $39.98 (Scans at $24.99)

      • Bob81 on 25/08/2022 - 23:05

        Great. Thanks for the info!

  • Devil on 25/08/2022 - 20:49
    +3

    Glad they went the USB-C route.

    Bought the Black & Decker cordless screwdriver a while back but lost the proprietary charger.

    Still working after 6mths, but I know with every turn it could be my last :(

  • OhNoUShiz on 25/08/2022 - 21:01

    Can this drill through thin metal sheet?

    • RichardL on 25/08/2022 - 21:04

      Doubt it. It's a screwdriver, not a drill.

      • OhNoUShiz on 25/08/2022 - 23:09

        Thanks

      • DanielP2 on 26/08/2022 - 07:08

        But it WILL work as a hammer, right?

    • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 10:09
      +1

      Yes - provided you have a drill bit with a hex end, which are common enough. Or a hex drill bit adaptor.

      It's 5nm torque and 260 rpm max no load speed. So similar to a drill at low speed. Thin sheet metal will be fine, though not super fast.

  • Borg on 25/08/2022 - 23:34

    Wonder if the torque on this has enough grunt to shift hard to remove screws or do they need to be loosened manually first?

    • Wombatstew on 26/08/2022 - 01:15
      +4

      Picked one up on the way home. Tried it on the closest screw I could find which was on a dining chair seat.

      At first it wouldn't grab but thought that was as I had it on max speed. Lowered speed; same result. Checked with regular screwdriver and found it was a tight one to budge (broad thread into solid wood). Changed to a finer head bit and gripped but wouldn't unscrew. Gave it a bit of the ol' manual wrist assistance and started but struggled. Maxed out the speed and it worked. Stated from speed 1 in increments and 5 was the magic number (goes up to 6) to move it and did it with ease in and out - what a wild ride!

      My impressions with limited use:
      - overall good for the price
      - more speed = more power. It isn't a constant 5Nm. I tried to see if I could get lower speed to apply the same torque but no
      - manual mode is not what I expected. I thought it would be "regular" use your wrist style with fixed tool, but I'd actually call it auto mode. When in "manual" mode, if you press the button forward or back, it just starts screwing without any pushing. It is in the manual (which I skipped)
      - The instructions are silent on if you can / can't or should / shouldn't use it without the electric function. I gave it a manual twist a few times while off and it worked but I didn't apply a huge load. Wonder if it would damage if trying on something that doesn't want to move. 3 year Bunnings warranty with receipt saved on google drive.
      - doesn't mention it anywhere but it has a few LED lights. surprise!
      - it does have a little winddown time at the higher speed so pops out if giving it herbs and screw hits the limit
      - the case is good if you store it somewhere between uses, but probably won't hold up for long if carting it around in a larger bag / box
      - the bits were a pain to remove from the silicone holder. great idea but they are close together and in deep so found hard to grip a pointy end

      • m9 on 26/08/2022 - 12:10

        did it with ease in and out - what a wild ride

        ( ͡~ ͜ʖ ͡°)

      • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 10:10
        +1

        The push to go 'wind down' is super annoying. It appears to maintain full power after release for about 3 revolutions at high speed.

        IMO this makes it all but useless for half its potential uses.

  • somecat on 26/08/2022 - 00:03
    +1

    32 bits only? 256 bits one could run much faster …

    • MasterScythe on 26/08/2022 - 20:25

      There's a blue hedgehog who's franchise progression would strongly disagree with you.

  • King Tightarse on 26/08/2022 - 00:19

    I wonder which of the two cordless screwdrivers Ozito has is better overall?
    This one https://www.bunnings.com.au/ozito-3-6v-cordless-screwdriver-… doesn't have the push-to-go feature but it does have variable torque, the push-to-go one seems to be fixed. The push-to-go one has 5Nm of torque and also has variable rotation speed whereas the regular one has 3.5Nm and fixed speed.
    Adjustable torque would be quite useful with a cordless screwdriver but variable rotation speed and higher overall torque are good too

    • Borg on 28/08/2022 - 11:12

      Yeah, I spotted that one as well. I wonder does the trigger adjust speed like a Dremmel one I own i.e. the the more you squeeze the faster it goes? I am not a fan of the charging station as takes up desk space unlike the Push and Go which just uses a USB C cable which most of us have on hand regardless (for mobile etc charging)
      Weight: Interesting that the Push and Go shows as 0.95kg (surely thats not right?) and the one you noted being 0.40kg.

      @Wombatstew: can you advise the weight please (assuming you have a scales)?

      • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 10:17
        +1

        I have that screwdriver. (The SDL-5000 with the charging base)

        No throttle control - the trigger is just on and off.
        The drill itself has a micro USB port, so you can charge without the base station. I never use the base station.
        This screwdriver is 390 grams.
        It does have a proper torque clutch, so you can adjust the torque settings. It's the much better screwdriver IMO.

        I also bought the new push to go model, but will be returning it.
        It weighs 290 grams.
        The entire kit (case, bits, cable) weighs 960 grams.

        I wrote a longer review down further, but the push to go model maintains full power to the motor for a significant amount of time after the push to go is released. IMO this makes it very hard to use for a lot of stuff IMO. Manual mode is also a pain because it uses the forward reverse selector as the power switch, and it's at the rear of the driver.

        • Borg on 02/09/2022 - 14:09

          Thanks for those notes.
          Silly that the Ozito SDL-5000 trigger is just on/off rather than being able to control speed.
          As for the Push & Go motor not immediately turning off immediately once released is also not great and risks over tightening/damage if using on plastic etc. I suspect all the cheapies might be like this? I just checked my old Dremel 1120 and it stops immediately trigger is released.

          • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 16:06

            @Borg: Yeah a variable speed trigger would be nice, but it adds a fair bit of cost and size to include so i can see why they didn't.
            With the torque settings, I have found the lack of speed control isn't really an issue. If I need high power but speed control, I can use a drill.

            The push to go keeping power on for that extra bit of time is weird. It doesn't do it when using the buttons manually.

            I can't think of any circumstance where this behaviour makes it easier to use.

            I suspect the turn off delays was added to compensate for an overly touchy switch setup and vibration or 'bouncing' in use making the push to go turn off for a second. So they put in a turn off delay, so there are no false stops.

            What they should have done is make the actual push to go switch setup better, so it was responsive but still accurate.

            Who truly knows though, and I am just speculating. But as far as I am concerned, it ruins an otherwise decent screwdriver.

  • Wombatstew on 26/08/2022 - 01:17
    +2

    Put my overall impressions thoughts a couple of comments above, but found more speed = more power. It isn't a constant 5Nmand no ability to vary them independently. I tried to see if I could get lower speed to apply the same torque but no.

  • ash2000 on 26/08/2022 - 09:53
    +1

    I'd go for the Aldi one. It's a rebadged WORX 4V, an excellent unit with Li-ion, 3 stage electronic clutch control and USB C.

    • Borg on 26/08/2022 - 13:21
      +2

      The Ozito one has 6 Speeds which in their own right represent 6 torques with one being low whereas the the WORX 4V only has has x3 speeds (not that it really matters).
      They are different type of control by the looks of it with the Ozito one not requiring any buttons to operate. The WORX 4v requires pushing the FW or RW button to operate.

      Here is a Vid of the Worx (4V, 3-Speed) in action.
      & Review here

      No such nice video of the Ozito one that I could find.

      The Ozito one has a Max Torque of 5Nm where as the Aldi one (assuming the same as the Worx) is 8Nm so has more grunt.User PDF Manual here
      Aldi Manual here assuming it is the same model.

      • gadgetguy on 31/08/2022 - 16:13

        The Aldi manual you linked to shows a model with 3.6V and 5Nm, not 4V / 8Nm.

        Looks like a lower spec than the Worx one you mentioned?

        Actually, the Workx one you linked to on amazon also says 2.5/5Nm. Now I'm mighty confused.

        • Borg on 31/08/2022 - 16:27

          Yeap so is not a Apples for Apples to the Worx4V (assuming this is the same as the one Aldi sell).
          ALSO: I noted 8Nm on the WORX 4V based on what the Video reviewer noted however like yourself I spotted the one on Amazon is noted as 5Nm which is the same as Ozito & Aldi. I just didn't come back to make the correction. sorry.

          Too many little things to compare, like speed, number & type of bits included, type of carry case, warranty………..and so on. Added to this, there are so many models available. I suspect they all are very alike in this price range and comes down to your preferred setup. I gave up trying to compare!

  • DeepDreamer on 26/08/2022 - 12:15

    Thanks, took a punt

  • The Hobo on 26/08/2022 - 18:05
    +1

    So just picked mine up.

    Only had a quick play, but seems to have the required torque for most day to day use - The motor continues to spin for a second after you remove the pressure, which is annoying from my brief trial.

    Not bad for $25 though, and the case is good to keep in a drawer in the house

  • metalhead on 27/08/2022 - 17:46

    Between the Ozito and the Aldi Ferrex (aka Worx), are either of them magnetic bits ?

  • gamesover on 28/08/2022 - 01:51

    Push to go is good to tight the screw for sure.
    But is push to go also good to loose the screw?

    I am a bit confused.

    • Borg on 28/08/2022 - 10:45

      As per the manual, there is a switch on it to set to forward or reverse.

    • Borg on 31/08/2022 - 16:29

      All do the job. Warranty is one thing to also watch for when/if things go wrong and duration included.

      • gadgetguy on 31/08/2022 - 16:31

        The amazon one says "17 Torque Power State＆Button Transformation" which sounds useful and it has 10% off right now.

        The RejectShop one looks like it has right angle and saw attachments (like Bosch IXO addons).

  • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 10:04
    +3

    Bought one. Will be returning it. As others also noted, push to go stays on for a significant time after release, making any sort of precision very hard.

    I had hoped it would fill the same handy niche my older Ozito electric screwdriver does, sized between my Wowstick and a drill driver. But with push to go, a smaller form factor, more torque and speed control. Sadly not.

    But after release of the push to go, it maintains power to the motor for a bit under a second. About 3 revolutions at the highest speed, and 1 at the lowest speed.
    So a momentary 'tap' on the push to go will do 3 revolutions minimum, full power at high speed. (It does not do this when power is disconnected via the switch.)

    This means if you are driving a screw in, you need to release the push to go a significant time before you want to stop.
    Because you then have little pressure on the screw, the driver bit will 'chatter' if the screw has reached it's all the way in point.
    If you pull the screwdriver completely out, because it is still running at full speed, it also chatters the driver bit in the screw.

    The speed control works as a type of torque control, but it's very hard to set correctly for the screwdriver controller to cut out at the right point. It also means that trying to create low torque is also low speed, so it is very slow to screw stuff in.

    What I found you had to do was when the screw was when you want it, you need to release, but then loosen your grip so the whole screwdriver spins a few times in your hands until it disconnects power.

    Why would Ozito make it this way? To me it seems like it might have been done as a potential 'fix' to issues with the push to go switch disconnected from vibration, or not having enough pressure. So they programmed the controller to maintain power to avoid stop starts. When really they should have redesigned the push to go switch.

    Motor spin down after power is disconnected is 1/2 a revolution (high speed) to 1/4 of a revolution (low speed). And negligible under load. This is fine, and similar to my other Ozito screwdriver.

    No problems, for anything when you need a bit more control, just use it in manual mode right?

    Except the 'manual' mode uses the forward reverse selector switch to turn it on or off, and that switch is mounted at the rear. So it is very awkward to use single handily 90% of the time. Even something simple like a power button near the front would have made all the difference.

    Don't get me wrong, it seems well built, and for some people the push to go maintaining power won't be an issue. It's probably fine for many tasks.
    But IMO it is no good for any sort of precision. Considering it is advertised as good for "upgrading computer parts and building RC vehicles" the lack of precision is an issue. I do not think it is suitable for these tasks, and IMO would be very annoying to use for assembling furniture.

    • Borg on 02/09/2022 - 14:21

      Excellent notes there. Thanks.
      I might buy/test the Aldi one this Sat and see if it's the same. I'll return it if motor keeps running after button released as precision control is important to me.

    • The Hobo on 02/09/2022 - 14:30

      I've mostly worked around this by reducing the torque

    • King Tightarse on 02/09/2022 - 16:51

      "What I found you had to do was when the screw was when you want it, you need to release, but then loosen your grip so the whole screwdriver spins a few times in your hands until it disconnects power."
      Haha that is exactly how I ended up using it too. Great write up BTW.
      So, are you going to get the Aldi/Worx one tomorrow?

      • Borg on 02/09/2022 - 16:55
        +1

        I am, so will report back on how it works but suspect will be the same i.e. continue to spin after power released.

        • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 17:17

          I suspect it won't be the same, but I will be very curious!

          I think the Ozito power off delay is only because of the push to go, and it doesn't do it in manual mode. Without push to go, I don't see why the Aldi one would have a reason to maintain power after the button is released.

          Of course the Aldi one will still have a little bit of 'spin down' when the button is released. All electric screwdrivers do, because of the inertia in the motor and gearbox. But under load it is a pretty negligible, so no issue.

          • Borg on 02/09/2022 - 17:33

            @Prong: My Dremel one stops instantly the trigger is released (no spin down) and am hoping the Aldi will be the same but suspect it won't. I don't care if there is a little motor spin at the end but as long as in neutral and no torque.

          • King Tightarse on 02/09/2022 - 17:36

            @Prong: FWIW I found that by using the loosen grip/let-it-spin-in-the-hand method with push-to-go, I was able to fairly quickly adapt to a usable situation. Not ideal and it would be hopeless for fine work such as PCBs etc but I assembled a double bed in record time. I found it to be 'good enough' and a useful tool (with some adaptions), and certainty worth keeping for $24.95.
            My only question: is the Aldi one better? I guess we find out tomorrow.

            • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 18:01
              +1

              @King Tightarse: Yep fair point - and I didn't get to the point of getting used to using it that way, because I plan to return it.

              Certainly it is otherwise a nice electric screwdriver for $25. The issue may not bother many people, but it drives me crazy. It just feels like it has 'lag'.

              Full price though I'd go the other Ozito one.

              The Aldi one looks decent too - much like the Worx WX240 but cheaper. I think I'd take it over the Ozito push 2 go model. Except I hate having to go to Aldi and never knowing if things will be in stock.

              • Borg on 03/09/2022 - 14:28
                +1

                @Prong: Ok, I picked and too a coupe of pics of the Aldi Ferrex ScrewDriver - Model CSD40YT
                Now…..what am I looking for as I don't have the Ozito Push and Go to compare against?

                Speed/Torque: It's single speed with 3 torque settings (no change of speed with adjusted torque).
                Power Button/Motor Spin (No Load): A single tap does approx one rotation. Upon release perhaps 3/4 of rotation.
                The power button is very sensitive to touch and would have liked a little more resistance as it is not hard to accidentally push.
                The Bits: Obviously not the best quality and really hard to read what they are. Not a drama as I use/replace with my own (where needed).
                Weight: Screwdriver only 280grams. Full Kit incl incl manual 630grams.
                The Box: I like it as there is room inside where the USB C cable is to add extra bits, adaptors etc. and the tray lifts out and a bit more space in the underside by getting rid of the manual. You can see this in above incl pic.

                Unlike the Worx WX240 this is round so would roll if placed on a slope but other than that looks very similar. The Worx I believe is faster @ 350RPM vs. this being 300 and I suspect the Worx "bits" are better quality. Regardless @$24.99 vs. Worx @$59.00 so is great price. Now if only they had a RPM adjuster :-)

                • King Tightarse on 04/09/2022 - 16:18

                  @Borg: Hey thanks for sharing Borg. Good run down. Cheers

                • Prong on 05/09/2022 - 13:56
                  +1

                  @Borg: Good stuff!

                  Key differences based on that are the Push to Go feature (which is a switch that activates the driver when you push it against the screw), and that the Ozito push to go model has speed control, rather than single speed with torque settings.

                  Speed control is good for finer work, and can be used to limit torque on the low speed setting. Which is not great for tasks where you want full speed, but limited torque so you don't overtighten screws. For example, torque settings are super handy for assembling furniture.

                  One rotation per tap, or 3/4 on release is much less than the Ozito Push 2 Go model (when using push to go). Sounds like the Aldi one is releasing power, and what you are seeing is just motor and gearbox spin down. Which is normal, and when actually under load, the spin down tends to stop almost instantly because there is no power being applied - just a little bit of inertia.

                  The Push 2 Go model keeps the motor powered for the 3 revolutions, so is very different. Under load it is still operating at full power (at whatever speed level it is set at.) But when using the buttons rather than push to go, it operates the same as the the Aldi one.

                  Anyway, the Aldi model seems like a good deal - like you say, basically just a cheaper Worx WX240. I would certainly buy it rather than the Ozito Push 2 Go model.

                  The other Ozito electric screwdriver with the charging base is excellent, but $40, and bulkier. It has some advantages like pistol grip or straight mode, 10 torque settings, a torch in the base and a base station. But is micro USB charging not USB-C, and slightly lower torque.

                  • gadgetguy on 05/09/2022 - 14:07
                    +1

                    @Prong: I'm going for the one with charging base that you mentioned.

                  • Borg on 05/09/2022 - 14:10
                    +1

                    @Prong: Nice comparison write up there and confirms some things I was wondering about.
                    As for the Ozito Electric Screwdriver, it's actually the workshop base that I dislike as takes up space. I love the portability of a kit. Different strokes for different folks though and it definitely has it's place and similar to my old still working Dremel. I just hate taking the base out to charge it.

                    • gadgetguy on 05/09/2022 - 14:28
                      +1

                      @Borg: Yeah, I'm the opposite. I want the screwdriver to be able to be charged without digging it out of a case.

                    • Prong on 06/09/2022 - 07:40
                      +1

                      @Borg: You don't have to use the base - both the base and the screwdriver itself have a micro USB port for charging.

                      But absolutely - the ones that come in a kit with a nice box are great for throwing in a bag etc and knowing you have what you need.

                      • Borg on 06/09/2022 - 10:42

                        @Prong: Thanks and good to know although all the bits are stored on the base so it would need to be on hand. As you noted not as convenient as a all in one with carry case but will work well for some regardless. A pro for these types is the gun style handle which are easier to work with for most things.

      • Prong on 02/09/2022 - 17:13
        +1

        Nope - I have the other older / larger Ozito electric screwdriver, so no huge need to get the Aldi one since it does not have push to go.

        I wasn't even going to get the push to go Ozito one but I was there getting something else and it was a bit of an impulse buy.

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