Cordless Impact screw driver

Paul348 · 3 Jan 2011

I am on holiday in Florida and have been watching there “diy” channel and they all seem to use a impact driver for driving screws into wood.

Been the local B+Q “home depot” which was huge

and they have them there at reasonable prices

Can anyone shed some light on why they use them?
Thanks

studips · 3 Jan 2011

we use them over here also.

they are high torque and compact

i'm in the market for one when i replace one of my drills... might be a qhile though.

gregers · 3 Jan 2011

because there light and pack a hell of a punch.

oh and i suggest you go for the bosch 1,

but that will be open to debate from others on here

ive got 1 of these,and there the DOGS DANGLIES.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BOSCH-GDR-GDR...Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item1c17c6fc90

joinerjohn · 3 Jan 2011

If your going to buy one, do it when you get back home. The American charger probably won't work properly on domestic UK voltages.

Deluks · 3 Jan 2011

If you've got any ryobi one plus tools then you could get a barebone one for cheaper than over here.

Bosch 10.8 also good, again if you've already got the batteries...

Monkeh · 3 Jan 2011

joinerjohn said:
If your going to buy one, do it when you get back home. The American charger probably won't work properly on domestic UK voltages.

The bulk of them seem to be universal now.

Paul348 · 4 Jan 2011

Thanks all for your replies.
Regarding the difference in voltage they run 120v but as said some have a range from 120-240v. But to be on the safe side i have brought some step down converters from a travel shop over here.

I usually buy high end stuff but like the look and feel of this one

http://www.homedepot.com/Milwaukee/...splay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053

But will go and have a look at a few tomoz.

I usually buy a few bits when i come over here but if customs open my case they will think i am a diy nut case

brought loads of stuff this time.
Lots of air tools Da sander, air grinders, spray guns etc De-walt drill set, digital spirit-level, fluke network test tool, router bits, step drills etc.

Will let you know how i get on with it.

big-all · 4 Jan 2011

Deluks said:
If you've got any ryobi one plus tools then you could get a barebone one for cheaper than over here.

Bosch 10.8 also good, again if you've already got the batteries...

i could be unlucky but my bosch 10.8 impact performed no better than the single speed driver or 2 speed drill driver with normal chuck

my 18 volt ryobi as above works like poo of a shovel

noseall · 4 Jan 2011

I have an 18 volt (lith-ion) Milwaukee set that includes a hammer drill/driver and an impact driver.

They are both absolute beasts.

The chuck on the drill/driver is superb.

The impact is powerful and effortless.

Batteries are still performing very well (Nov 2009).

Paul348 · 10 Jan 2011

Just an update
Ended up not buying one for a few reasons.
1: I already had quite a few tools and parts and even though i was allowed 3 cases @ 32KG each I just did not have the room for any more stuff

2: I looked at the lower end and yes there were cheaper but when you looked at the mid to top end it was the same price as the UK
3: Decided it would be best to go to a store in the UK and have a look at a few.

Again thanks for all you help and input

Mackins · 7 Feb 2011

Milwaukee and Makita are the ones to buy, Milwaukee has higher RPM but Makita has more torque, they are both the highest end of power tools, I wouldn't waste my money on anything less.
I had a tough choice on which to choose but I eventually settled on Makita as it's got more tools in its LXT range and the higher torque.
Plus with 22 minute charging times, you can't complain.

lmkitchens · 13 Feb 2011

I have a makita 12v impact driver, it's awesome! Although I use it for light joinery work, so any building work I would advise an 18v or more.

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