Back to Worx WX176L 20V Power Share Switchdriver 2-in-1 Cordless Drill & Driver with 2 Batteries and Charger

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4.75 out of 5stars
(12 reviews)

Most helpful positive review

5.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/05/2016
A Handy Tool
I got this switchdriver for Christmas at my daughter's. When I got home, my furnace had quit, so I immediately headed for the attic with the switchdriver. It works great, has plenty of power and is very handy when working on ladders--no need to climb up & down to retrieve tools.
Gordie

Most helpful negative review

2.00 out of 5 stars review
Verified Purchaser
01/31/2016
What's wrong with the drill.
The first problem is that ordinary drill bits don't work with this Switchdriver. You have to purchase a set of hex drills. This fact isn't mentioned in the ads. Second problem is the electronic clutch doesn't really work. It's mostly an ornament. Third, the batteries take way too long to charge.
Ernie6
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  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    03/27/2021
    WOW
    Ordered online 3/17/2021 - FedEx received 3/23/2021 - Opened 3/23/2021 - Tested 3/24/2021. A simple test of the Drill Switcher and I am impressed with the ease. I bought the kit also. I have only given it a light test of drilling and screwing but the ease to switch is wonderful and the speeds, the torque also are easy to adjust. You can't go wrong. I bought 4 other Worx products in the same order.
    DIY54
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    02/04/2021
    Quick and Easy!!!
    This tool is so handy and speeds up any project where you need both a drill and a screwdriver. I used it to put decorative metal and decorative screws on my outdoor shower. Being able to switch back and forth between the drill and driver without changing between bits and without grabbing another tool made this so simple and quick! It's Awesome!
    AmyC
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/28/2020
    The only drill you'll ever need
    I used this drill to replace the fence around my yard. no matter how long I worked the battery was always strong and it comes with two batteries. you can switch from drilling a guide hole to setting a deck screw in seconds and each bit has it's own speed and torque so the screw driver bit never jumped or damaged the screw. This was the best investment for home repairs I have ever made and I highly recommend it.
    Matthew
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    04/15/2016
    Best Drill I've ever owned!
    I saw the add for this drill and thought I'd take a chance and get one. I'm very glad I did! I started a basement remodel and put up new drywall and there is no other drill I would have wanted to use than the Switchdriver! It made things go so much faster! I honestly can't believe this wasn't invented 20 years ago! The battery holds a very nice long charge and the drill is not under powered. Guys I work with want one now and my next door neighbor just borrowed it for 2 days and returned it and said it was great! Thank you Switchdriver for making an incredible, unique drill!
    WAREAGLE
  • 2.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/31/2016
    What's wrong with the drill.
    The first problem is that ordinary drill bits don't work with this Switchdriver. You have to purchase a set of hex drills. This fact isn't mentioned in the ads. Second problem is the electronic clutch doesn't really work. It's mostly an ornament. Third, the batteries take way too long to charge.
    Ernie6
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/15/2016
    DRILL IS A GRREAT PRODUCT
    I put a bookshlf together with 3 shelves in and some wheels in less than 16 minutes. the shelf parts were cut out ready.
    bolb
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    01/05/2016
    A Handy Tool
    I got this switchdriver for Christmas at my daughter's. When I got home, my furnace had quit, so I immediately headed for the attic with the switchdriver. It works great, has plenty of power and is very handy when working on ladders--no need to climb up & down to retrieve tools.
    Gordie
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/20/2015
    Great product
    I bought this almost a month ago and I just love it. I am not a big fan of Do-it yourself projects around the house and relied mostly on a handyman to do everything....After I got this, my kids and I got busy building small stuff such as toy homes with the wood lying in the garage. We liked it so much, now we are planning to do the real stuff :) The beauty is that it is light, hard and strong for projects around the house. We just love the product.
    Prasad
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/18/2015
    A well engineered & produced product
    I bought the Worx Switchdriver about a month ago. The 2 features I like the most is the easy changing of drills or drivers and the ability to drill a pilot hole & then drive the screw by just rotating the head. I also appreciate the fact that I own 2 other products and the batteries are interchangeable. With 5 batteries I can work all day without running out of power. Love it.
    Bob E
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/08/2015
    Time Saver
    Insulating my garage and hanging 7/16 OSB on walls and ceiling. Pre drilling for each screw. No changing bits. Unit is light weight, powerful and have half the walls done with one charge on the battery. I have recommend the Switchdriver to many of my friends.
    GeoL
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    12/04/2015
    Switchdriver Excellent tool
    I bought the switchover and have used it. It is lightweight with a comfortable hand grip and it's lightweight. I have another double headed drill. It is very heavy and three times the size of the switchover. You cannot do wrong by adding this tool to your work tools. Being able to change from drill to screwdriver is so easy and quickly.
    Ntrainman
  • 5.00 out of 5 stars review
    Verified Purchaser
    11/03/2015
    Great Tool!
    Have you ever been in a situation where you need to both drill a pilot hole and the drive a screw? I know I have more times than I can count. You had two choices - well - three actually. 1st, you could drill the pilot hole, change bits to drive the screw then repeat for as many times as necessary. 2nd choice - carry two drills, one to make the pilot hole and the second to drive in the screw. Better than choice one, but more expensive and if you are working outside or on a ladder ….well... This left choice 3. Do not drill the pilot hole and just drive in the screw. Works o.k. EXCEPT - more than once broke the screw head off: stripped the head or split the wood. Then along came this new switchdriver. Picking it up my first impression of it was how balanced it felt. With the battery in place it is very comfortable to handle. I was wondering what the guard in front of the trigger was for. As soon as I put the bits in I saw that it is there to protect your hand from the bit that is turned down. (See picture- WORX or mine). In using the Switchdriver I found when drilling in wood it is much better to drill in high speed. In metal, of course, you want to drill at a lower speed to prevent burning the bit. I note that WORX recommends NOT drilling in the lower gear for long periods of time as this may cause overheating. I did some expermenting with what the driver could do. So, with an old tough piece of 2X4 I drilled pilot holes and then put in some 2” screws. Not even an effort. I then tried putting in the screws WITHOUT drilling the pilot holes. Again, did it with no problem but I know this had to pull on the battery. Then, I switched over to trying this out with 4” #12 hex head screws. Again, with the pilot holes drilled they zipped in. Driving the screws without the pilot hole in high gear, I was able to drive them in 3 inches when the driver stopped. Keep in mind, I am still using the same battery, so the power is down a little. I then put the drill into low gear and easily drove the screws all the way in. The tool certainly has plenty of torque for everything I threw at it. I find that using the Switchdriver takes a little getting used to. I am so accustomed to changing out bits that I keep forgetting I only need to rotate the chuck, but I am catching on. I am enclosing a couple of pictures that show how I have addressed a couple of issues relating to the 1/4" bits. The Switchdriver is designed for quick changing bits which are readily available. Many of us, however, still have some of the older 1/4" and round bits. You just CANNOT use the short bits without the use of a magnetic holder. The round ones will only work if you have a chuck of the type that I show. I do not how long you can expect the battery to last on one charge, but there are two batteries so between them you should be able to go a fairly long time - plus - if you happen to have other WORX 20 volt products you can just keep going. Overall, I find this tool to be a great addition to my collection. I think you will like it as much as I do. I recommend this product.
    Oldguy41