I read the article a few months ago, and watched the video on here today, thought it seems the guy was a little overly dramatic with stripping that screw out the concept intrigued me, just wondering if anyone has a cordless impact driver and uses it for screws if you do, what do you think, what type do you have, and what are your recommendations.
Thanks.
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Might want to try the search feature. Little while back I think it was notchman that was giving such a rave review that I almost went out and got one.
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Did I do that? Actually, I've got a Makita 12V....had it about a month and it's a real asset. Just put in a bunch of handicap hand rails this weekend and didn't cam-out a single screw.
However, at least with the one I have, it's not a replacement for a cordless drill, because it doesn't have a chuck; it's actually just a click-in receptical for standard hex shanks. My cordless drills have 3/8" chucks and do everything from mixing paint to drilling holes to driving sheetmetal screws.
So far, the impact driver just excels at driving screws into tough places really well without tearing up the heads.
Well after I read the article and saw the video on here it seems like a good idea for driving screws, Plus I just like to go out and buy tools
If you buy Makita get the 6916DWBE instead of the 6914DWBE. Longer battery life, slightly more torque and a rubber grip for a few more bucks. I could only find the 6914DWBE locally so had to order online for the 6916DWBE. Love it. Beyond its capabilities it just feels great and is well balanced.
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I got one and love it. A sceptical bud of mine finely broke down and bought one now hes thrilled with it also. Oh yea we both got maks
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I just bought the 6914 and have used it for 3" deck screws and 3/8" lag screws into syp. Works well, and interesting to watch. It spins the deck screws like a regular drill/driver until the resistance builds up, then the impact takes over and chatters them in at a slower speed. They will go in as deep as your driver bit will reach. I predrilled the face board for the lag screws, but let the driver make its own hole in the back board. I can't say it struggled to sink the lag, but it did work a little. However, it was very easy to hold and was a lot easier than using a ratchet wrench. Definately the tool to use.
Thanks all, you just cost me about 200 bucks lol
ya got off cheap must be going for the 12v..:>) thats what i got
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Havent bought it yet, just figure thats around what Im going to spend is 50-100 more so be it, sounds like a handy tool to have around
Indeed, if you buy one, get the 12V Makita 6916 (comes w/ two Ni Metal-hydride batts). We bought the 12V Dewalt, used it for half a day and brought it back. It was intolerably slow and really unimpressive for the $279 bones they charged.
Then we checked out the Makita at the new "MagForce" display in the store and it ROCKED. Same price as the Dewalt. Bought it yesterday and used it today on a deck. A great tool. I especially like the feature that it sinks the screws as fast a normal drill until it hits a certain resistance.
Plan on using it to drywall next week. I'll keep ya posted on it's performance in that test.
thanks, for drywall I use quickdrive, most people dont like them but once you get used to them there a lot faster, and there great for subfloor
When I bought my Mak 6914 the clerk said he could special ordere the Milwaukee and it would arrive in 1-1/2 weeks. Gee thanks. The 6914 is the only model that my local Lowes stocks, and it got good reviews, so that's what I got for $175.
I've found the impact drivers especially great for driving philips head and hex headed Tapcons into concrete walls. I've always found that nearly impossible with a regular cordless.