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Worx Semi-Automatic Power Driver

Semi-Automatic Power Screw Driver with Screw Holder

The Worx Wx255l is a compact cordless screwdriver with one peculiarity: it is built like a revolver, letting you switch the bit between six pre-loaded in the internal chamber. This is accomplished by turning a rotating magazine in a single swift motion. Built-in the spirit of the previously-reviewed Worx Switchdriver, the idea in this design is to save time when alternating between drivers, as opposed to drill/driver switching in the previous design. The package includes a handy magnetic screw holder, which enables the user to install self-tapping or self-drilling fasteners single-handed. I have seen two kit variants sold, variously including a snake-like flexible drill shaft and another with two driver bit cartridges, handy if switching from flathead and Phillips to more exotic drivers such as hex and torx. A minor negative: so far I have not been able to find the driver cartridges sold separately.

-- Federico Lucifredi 04/19/21

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