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$15 Clearance: Black & Decker GYRO Rechargeable Motion Activated Screw Driver @ Bunnings Gordon

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$15 Clearance: Black & Decker GYRO Rechargeable Motion Activated Screw Driver @ Bunnings Gordon
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lonertic on 03/02/2013 - 17:49 files.ozbargain.com.au (10537 clicks)
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I used one of these things at my sister-in-law's to put together an Ikea 3 drawer chest in under 10 minutes! It is the single most coolest gadgets I've used in recent years! Been contemplating buying one for a few weeks now, but orig price of $40 was a bit hefty…

Went into Bunnings today to refund a wrong-sized hose clamp and saw this on the front counter marked clearance at $15! Bought it in a heartbeat! See if your local has it on clearance too, if not, my receipts attached in case they can do a price match.

I'm tempted to just drive out now and get another one… hmmmm….

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  • kspec on 03/02/2013 - 17:53
    +1

    I saw this today at bankstown airport bunnings but its $20!
    Marked down from $69 -> $40 -> $20!
    Played with it and feels pretty cool but didnt end up getting one.

    • lonertic on 03/02/2013 - 20:31

      Wow! It was $69 at one stage?? That's nuts! Lucky I waited :)

    • spy on 03/02/2013 - 21:11
      +3

      Said: Was $39, now $20 at my Bunnings

  • ttwaite on 03/02/2013 - 18:01
    +30

    I commend people like you that take time to post photos and receipts. Thanks for the effort and looks like a good priced product. Ill have a look in Bunnings and grab one.

  • SteveAndBelle on 03/02/2013 - 18:17
    +1

    Saw these advertised before Christmas and thought 'how ridiculous' but after reading the OPs brief review and seeing the price I might just go visit my local Bunnies and see if they have some left :) Cheers OP!

  • Brick50 on 03/02/2013 - 18:31

    OP How many different screw drivers is there included?
    Any hex keys?

  • letthiswork1 on 03/02/2013 - 18:34

    Want to find it on their website :(

  • letthiswork1 on 03/02/2013 - 18:47
    +1

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2YKKxBUiFk

    Video of screwdriver

  • silverrat23 on 03/02/2013 - 18:51
    +1

    Nice carpet!

  • PcisT on 03/02/2013 - 18:53

    How do you get more screwdriver heads for this?

    • Associatedm0nkeycheese @ Bunnings Warehouse on 03/02/2013 - 18:55

      It probably has a magnetised end which standard bits will fit

      • Moby58 on 03/02/2013 - 19:47

        Yep, it is.

  • quarrymaster on 03/02/2013 - 19:02

    If there's enough torque to be at least close to what I can do manually, then it's probably a cool tool.

    • deal88 on 03/02/2013 - 20:59

      I would expect it would be good for building Ikea stuff where too much torque can actually be a bad thing.

      • kryptoz on 05/02/2013 - 00:13

        IKEA Springvale was actually selling these when I was there a few weeks ago, for $40ea if I remember correctly.

      • cvas on 07/02/2013 - 15:18

        dirty torque

    • brocky2006 on 04/02/2013 - 08:53

      from the gizmodo review its not going to go through raw wood, more for predrilled holes. if you have strong hands i dont think it will come close

    • inks on 05/02/2013 - 00:02
      +1

      I compared a new, freshly charged gryo screwdriver to a calibrated micrometer torque wrench (I connected them directly to each other via a 6mm Allen bit).
      The gyro does < 2Nm (the calibrated lower limit of my wrench). If I extrapolate, it's < 1Nm. Assuming the wrench is still accurate, I think it's about 0.2Nm.

      I'm not saying it's useless though, in fact I'm loving the gryo screwdriver. In addition, the motor doesn't 'give', so you can manually apply more torque (until about 3.5Nm).

      • eug on 05/02/2013 - 00:21

        That's pretty low, but probably a good thing for a normal home user.
        careful with manually turning though, you wouldn't want to burn out the motor or overload the batteries!

  • Moby58 on 03/02/2013 - 19:05

    Maddington, WA aisle 4, pallet load, $20.
    Couldnt be bothered waiting to do price match.

    • Keeno on 03/02/2013 - 22:47

      Also at Armadale WA about 15 left that I saw

  • Brett308 on 03/02/2013 - 19:05

    looks cool, If i get time I'll head to woodville, Adelaide branch and post up how much they have them for.

    • robotdad on 03/02/2013 - 19:32

      Please provide an update when you know more. Thanks.

      • Brett308 on 04/02/2013 - 22:03

        Heading to woodville tomorrow, didn't get time today.

        • robotdad on 05/02/2013 - 06:50

          Thanks.

        • Brett308 on 05/02/2013 - 12:20
          +1

          Woodville has them $20 (won't price match) in the tools section near the counter. Looks like 9 boxes with 5 loose on top.

  • quarrymaster on 03/02/2013 - 19:13

    Would appreciate it if anyone could advise stock levels at Mascot, Randwick or Ashfield, NSW. I'll try calling in the morning. They don't seem to have e-mail as a contact method.

    • delfredo on 04/02/2013 - 07:42

      Let us know how you go.

      • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2013 - 16:18

        How about Rockdale? Anyone knows if they still have stock? Thanks.

        • GregFiona on 04/02/2013 - 21:03

          rockdale zero stock(as per today 17:00) i got one for $20 from Caringbah.
          i showed the OP's printed receipt at the cashier and the girl claimed i need to bring the original(?????!!!!!) receipt if i want them to match the price!!! I was happy with the $20 but(after seeing that most people got it for $15) tomorrow i'm gonna go and fight for a $15 one :p

        • [Deactivated] on 05/02/2013 - 11:47

          Hi GregFiona, can you update Caringbah's stock level if you do go again today (Tuesday) please.

        • GregFiona on 05/02/2013 - 15:34
          +1

          i will be going again in one hour, i'll keep you updated ;)

        • GregFiona on 05/02/2013 - 18:45
          +2

          Just came back from Bunnings Caringbah, they have plenty in stock, more than 10 boxes plus 7 spare on top of the boxes(around 50 in total). Display price is $20(Clearance). I spoke to a girl and a guy at the cashier, they said they don't price match other Bunning's offers and they said it's manager's discretion to do a further discount. When i asked to speak to the manager(after i've shown them the 3 receipts posted on ozb) they changed their mind and gave it to me for $15.
          Here is the invoice http://oi46.tinypic.com/dbjjhg.jpg and here a photo of the current stock in front of the tools section http://oi49.tinypic.com/30bgw3p.jpg

        • quarrymaster on 05/02/2013 - 18:51

          Bit far for me. Hope you bought lots!

        • GregFiona on 05/02/2013 - 19:00
          +1

          one yesterday for me for $20 and one today for my brother($15)

        • [Deactivated] on 05/02/2013 - 21:53
          +1

          Hi GregFiona! Safe to say, without your help putting up tax invoice, they wouldn't price-match the offer! Got 2 for $30! Thanks so much!

        • GregFiona on 06/02/2013 - 11:51
          +1

          You are welcome! It's not about the $5(Actually it is…this is OZB) but those people at Bunnings do have attitude issues and keep finding ridiculous excuses, but apparently when you ask them to speak to their manager they change their mind and immediately offer the discount without further delays

    • Lazer on 04/02/2013 - 18:11
      +1

      Plenty at mascot got one for $20

      • quarrymaster on 04/02/2013 - 18:48
        +1

        Thanks, so not $15 then.

    • stonedewok on 05/02/2013 - 09:54

      heaps left at Ashfield!
      They had a few boxes - $20, didn't bother with trying to price-match…

  • CVonC on 03/02/2013 - 19:38
    +1

    can't find it on the bunnings site.. wish they had an inventory on their website too =\

  • ricodbn on 03/02/2013 - 19:47

    Currently advertised in the QLD catalog at $20.

    • deal88 on 03/02/2013 - 20:56

      Also on front page of Victorian catalogue for $20.

      • PcisT on 03/02/2013 - 22:50

        Must mean it's not $15 in Melbourne then.

  • Moby58 on 03/02/2013 - 19:47
    +1

    and comes with a 4 year warranty!!!!

  • lonertic on 03/02/2013 - 20:21
    +10

    Hi all, sorry for late reply
    Re screw heads: comes with a flat head and Phillips head, but it uses standard hex magnetic coupling so I've got plenty in my toolbox. Even works with my flexi-extensions

    Re torque: plenty of torque, more than what my hand could do with a t-grip screw driver. Max speed is 180rpm so it's kinda slow compared to my Ryobi one+ cordless drill, but ALOT faster than manual turns and a lot smaller than the Ryobi. Whilst I can couple it with hex-bolt sockets (eg: for using on my car), I haven't tested it's strength there yet. But I could always use a ratchet to break the bolt loose first.

    And as for usage, I like how It's sensitive to the angle of turn, the more you turn your wrist the faster it goes, and it could also go REALLLLLY slow.. so I can actually use it with precision (eg, screws on electronics), that's where my cordless drill fails coz it seems to always want to punch a hole through anything.

    Oh and it works at any angle too, like if you're holding it upside down or even facing towards you (plumbers/carpenters will understand the challenge I'm talking about)…

    And yeh 4 yrs warranty too!! Luv it!!!

    • cheepwun on 08/02/2013 - 14:26

      Unscrewability.

      It's a fun and useful device but my experience with what it could unscrew was different here.

      It was relatively easy to find screws around the house it wouldn't open (specifically the Philips screws on the locks on the side of some doors here which I can do by hand). But that said, what it did unscrew I was mostly impressed with and it should do good for most jobs.

      The gyro works well and has been given some good thought to make it simple. When your hand is at an odd angle, the gyro is quickly and simply re-set by holding the button down. So if your hand is in an un-level position it's no problem for the device to know what's clockwise and what's not. Nifty implementation!

      Thanks for the deal.

  • propofition on 03/02/2013 - 20:57

    I wish it used a USB cable to charge.

    The hold charge for 18 months probably means the battery will go flat after 18 months of sitting in a cupboard.

  • marquise on 03/02/2013 - 21:22

    Does this come with a charger and if so, how big is the adapter? Will it fit the standard space on a powerboard? Cheers

    • ttwaite on 03/02/2013 - 21:40

      Do yourself a favour and get a $25 huntkey 8 outlet board from MSY or PCCG. From memory it has 2 (possible more) outlets to accommodate power bricks.

      • marquise on 03/02/2013 - 21:48

        Yeah it's not that much of an issue, but seeing as this thing is compact, it would be fitting to include a small charger too.

    • lonertic on 03/02/2013 - 23:28

      Yes comes with a charger with a proprietary plug..charger itself is 4cm wide x 5cm tall x 5.6cm long..it fits comfortably along with the other chargers on my powerboard. Hope this helps.

  • sleepy120 on 03/02/2013 - 22:29

    Just saw someone on gumtree trying to flog these for $40 bucks.

  • tebbybabes on 03/02/2013 - 22:56

    I've also had my eye on these things since they came out. My local Bunnings (West Gosford) had them at a reduced price last week for $40. I'm heading there tomorrow to see if they have it even less and also to see if I can get them to match that $15!!

    Thanks OP!

    • lonertic on 03/02/2013 - 23:34
      +1

      That's gunna be interesting… Remember their tv ad slogan? "if you happen to find a lower price on a stocked item, we'll beat it by 10%"… it'd be funny if you end up getting it for $13.50 price matching their own price! Hahaha… Good luck!

      • CVonC on 04/02/2013 - 00:48

        lol.. do they price match on receipts?

      • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 04/02/2013 - 11:39
        +1

        price beating does not include clearance items and stock liquidation. says on the advert

  • izzypop08 on 04/02/2013 - 08:52
    +2

    Belmont WA had a few left yesterday for $20. I showed them the receipt and they dropped it to $15.

    • Maz78 on 04/02/2013 - 09:02

      Sweet. Might have to try this tonight at my local Nubbings.

  • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 04/02/2013 - 09:50

    Can anyone tell me whether theyve tried it in bunnings in melbourne?

    • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 04/02/2013 - 11:34

      went to bunnings scoresby in Melbourne and they said it was 20. they said they will do a one-off for me for 15 and they actually don't have to match clearance

    • Telios on 04/02/2013 - 12:03

      Yup my local bunnings had it for $20, couldn't be bothered asking for $15 since it was clearance, still happy for $20.

  • coolstan on 04/02/2013 - 09:53
    +1

    Does Bunnings Mascot, Randwick have this and how much is it? Anyone?
    Cheers

  • Peace Maker on 04/02/2013 - 10:00
    +1

    $20 at my local Qld Bunnings. I told him I saw another Bunnings in NSW had them for $15 and he discounted it no questions asked or proof. He said if it was on clearance it was fine. Score. Thanks Ionertic.

    • blinker on 04/02/2013 - 22:56

      Thanks P3Ace. Also went to a Qld store, showed them your comment and the deal was done at $15.

  • budgetgaming on 04/02/2013 - 10:32
    +1

    none at modbury, sa. will try parafield on my way to work. hopefully don't get shot

  • martinsucks on 04/02/2013 - 10:45

    Still a stack of them at Midland WA

  • draistlin on 04/02/2013 - 11:38

    just called bunnings in sandown, melbourne they have them in stock but for $20, said that they can't match the receipt price as its in another state, plenty left in stock

    • KnifeEnthusiastBoi on 04/02/2013 - 12:14

      ask him to give it to you as a one off

    • bazzazz on 04/02/2013 - 12:21

      same at Bunnings Dandenong, would not match price. Bought 2 anyway - I still cosider it a bargain at $20.00

  • [Deactivated] on 04/02/2013 - 11:45

    I got told SA Bunnings don't sell the Black & Decker brand.

    • Sydster on 04/02/2013 - 13:12

      You are correct, I was told the same at Castle Hill!?!.
      Apparently this is the only black & decker unit they are doing and generally Bunnings have stop selling B&D products and even with this they said they have this as a clearance promotion… If you go to the tool shop and speak to someone there or look for it near where screw drivers are or look for special promotional item box and you will find it.

  • MaMan on 04/02/2013 - 11:54
    +1

    I went into the Caroline Springs store this morning and they have plenty in stock. Thanks to OP also as I printed his receipt and pic and took it in and the guy in the tool section price matched as many as I wanted without question. I got 4 of them for gifts at $15 a pop.

  • lomie on 04/02/2013 - 12:25
    +1

    Bunnings Parafield have them at $20. In the tool shop next to the socket sets. Got one. Thanks OP!

  • Sydster on 04/02/2013 - 12:28

    Castle hill bunnings said they do not price match with other bunnings :-(
    I still got it as even for $20 its a great tool to have..

  • guyvb on 04/02/2013 - 13:22

    Heaps of stock at Launceston Bunnings. Sign says $39.90, but scanning at $20.

  • bazzazz on 04/02/2013 - 13:52
    +2

    I think a slot would havebeen ideal on the unit to store the extra driver bit. (not complaining ) just a thought :)

  • Moots on 04/02/2013 - 14:01

    3 left at Minchinbury NSW.

  • mashimus on 04/02/2013 - 14:22

    None left @ Gordon NSW. :(

    • lonertic on 04/02/2013 - 18:15

      Lol… My bads :p

  • Jangle on 04/02/2013 - 14:38

    I got one in Geelong (Waurn Ponds) for $20. Thanks.

  • smifter on 04/02/2013 - 14:47

    Thanks OP. Just back from Carlingford Bunnings where there were about 10 left this lunchtime. I queried their $20 price and showed the photo of the $15 price from Gordon store saying a friend had sent it to me, and they matched the price. The supervisor was a bit confused as to why there was a price difference until he noticed it was a deleted line and confirmed to the checkout assistant "she could therefore price it whatever she wanted…" (I didn't push for a further reduction!)

    Here is a photo of the product and my price adjusted receipt in case it helps others: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2w15ewoxhh435l0/Bunnings%20Screwdr…

  • Uprising on 04/02/2013 - 14:56
    +1

    I just bought one from Nerang for $20, they wouldn't price match but had plenty left

  • embee on 04/02/2013 - 15:40
    +1

    Just got one from Bunnings Noosaville. Was in clearance for $20, but with copy of OP's receipt paid $13.50. Price match plus 10%! Thanks to original OP - just waiting for it to charge now.

    • lonertic on 04/02/2013 - 18:30

      Wow..u ACTUALLY managed to score an extra 10% on the price match? Cool! And I think most people are right in that, even at $20 it's a good bargain… Kudos to the Noosaville store manager though.l. I bet that a few bucks made u a VERY happy customer :)

  • brock05 on 04/02/2013 - 15:52
    +1

    Price matched as well with extra 10% came to $13.50.Thanks OP.Bunnings Taylors Beach ,couple left.

  • czechboi on 04/02/2013 - 16:11

    A little pissed. I was in Bunnings looking for these before Christmas as a gift and was told they no longer stock them. Oh well, must have bought a heap of them. At that price I will buy a few and give them as gifts.

    Just called the Frankston (Vic) store and the Tool Shop guy said he has heaps. Will be trying for a price match with the receipt but I have not seen any one in VIC be successful with this yet.

  • vandelay on 04/02/2013 - 16:35

    there's about 20+ at Artarmon (NSW) Bunnings … marked clearance for $20… on shelves opposite the power tools section..

  • cuongizzle on 04/02/2013 - 16:38
    +2

    there was a whole pallet of these left at the Bunnings on Princes Hwy Springvale VIC. Easily price matched.

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