Cheap/value impact driver

[Rykard]

Hi, i have to board my shed,19mm and 9mm plywood. I have been looking on utube and everyone seems to recommend an impact driver. Looking around they seem to be quite expensive.
Are they worth the investment?
Is there a good value recommendation?
Cheers
Rich

 

[johnny2007]

Erbauer is good value for money.
My son bought it for a quick job with intention to upgrade later but 7-8 years later he's still using it.
It's a bit heavier than premium brands, but works perfectly.
Get a good impact bit to go with it and you'll be happy (dewalt german built, sometimes in screwfix, check label or wera)

https://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-...on-ext-brushless-cordless-impact-driver/162fv

 

[ETAF]

once you buy into a cordless system, be aware, that would most likely tie you into a system brand , as you would want batteries to go between any future cordless tools.
are you planning a lot of future jobs? which may require additional tools

I like the 3 speed dewalt impact driver and have needed to use on all 3 settings frequently for different jobs

 

[johnny2007]

The op wants an entry level, not the most expensive

 

[Rykard]

thanks guys, i've watched a few vids and have decided to not buy an impact driver at the minute. I only have the one job, insulating the shed, atm so cannot really justify spending on one, after having bought a circular saw. I have two cordless drills, so i will drill pilot holes with one and drive with the other.

 

[Gossamer]

Other than their power, impacts are much better for your wrists. Combis often catch.

 

[Rykard]

after spending too much time and effort with the drill and driver on some small bits i decided to take the plunge and bought the erbauer yesterday, can't wait to get started with it.
thanks for the help and advice.