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   4Lorn1 | Apr 12, 2003 06:30am | #1

   If I remember correctly there was a review of impact drivers in FHB and the conclusion was that the Makita was the tool you wanted.

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   rasconc | Apr 12, 2003 05:08pm | #7

   When was the FHB review?  The older style DeWalt was a little lacking when comparing the specs but I think the new ones probably have some advantages over the Makita.  But time will tell about durability etc.  I bought the 14.4v Makita set with the 1/2" hammer drill, 6 1/2 " circ saw, recip saw, leaf blower, light, and large carrying case.  It has the Nimh batteries.  I have considered selling it mainly because I have all the DeWalt stuff and hate to have so many chargers and stuff around.  Tool crib has the 18 volt version for $829. That also includes a free bicycle.  I guess that is to get to work after you hock your truck to buy the kit.

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   mikeys | Apr 12, 2003 06:33pm | #8

   The review was July 2002 No. 148.

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   JeffBuck | Apr 12, 2003 09:15am | #2

   I'm wondering the same thing. All my other stuff is DeWalt 14.4...

   I noticed they also had a cord'ed version.

   Wondering what the big dif there is too? I'd guess the cord'ed is even stronger?

   I'm thinking go cord'ed as some tools just need a cord for power.....like a sawzaw....real circular saw...radio..etc.....

   Jeff

   They also had 1/4" vs 1/2" chuck. Am I safe in assuming the 1/2" chuck is the way to go?

   Buck Construction   Pittsburgh,PA

    Fine Carpentery.....While U Waite                  

   
   

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   Edited 4/12/2003 2:16:09 AM ET by Jeff J. Buck

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   clwebb | Apr 12, 2003 04:24pm | #5

   Jeff, the 1/4" inch chuck is what you want to drive screws with. It is a hex head chuck that will hold a driver bit. The half inch chuck is like the type that you put a socket on.

   Chris

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   DLightbourn | Apr 12, 2003 01:23pm | #3

   To convert foot-pounds to inch-pounds, multipy by 12:-

   240 foot-pounds x 12 = 2,800 inch-pounds

   1,550 inch-pounds / 12 = 129.2 foot=pounds

   I hope this helps!

   Dennis

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   StanFoster | Apr 12, 2003 03:17pm | #4

   Dennis is right on.   One foot pound of torque is equivalent to the force of one pound on  the end of a wrench that is one foot long.  This also is twelve inch pounds.   If you now apply ten pounds on this wrench...you now have ten foot pounds of torque or 120 inch pounds of torque.

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   rasconc | Apr 12, 2003 04:56pm | #6

   I bought the 12 driver.  Was at my local Lowes and DeWalt rep was there setting up some displays.  He told me about the new ones and lo and behold when I got home the DeWalt e-mail newsletter was on my hotmail.  It was announcing the new series.  I checked Tool Crib and lo there was a $20 off DeWalt offer.  I told DW it had to be a sign from the tool gods.  Ordered immediately, got the 1/4" quick lock 12 volt. If planning on running mostly lags or larger bolts/nuts would consider the 1/2" square version.  My 24v hammer drill is only 550 or so inch #s and this puppy is 1000. 

   It does take some trigger finger training to not strip things if you are used to a variable clutch though.

   I just did a quick commercial remodel in an occupied office and used it to frame a partition wall and connecting doorway using deck screws.  It was a lot quieter than hand nailing or compressor.  It is a lot easier on the wrist than the drill/driver.  It will flat drill a hole with the hex shank bits too.  I went 12v because I had two good 12 v drills and this gave me 7 batteries.  I have the 14.4v drill also and did not feel the extra $40 was justified.  I like the weight of the 12v stuff for my old elbows.  The 12volts have more than enough power for most uses. 

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   allenschell2 | Apr 13, 2003 12:51am | #9

   my makita is rated at 880 in. lbs and it has more than enough power to drive any screw,  that tool must be a monster....probably drive lags.

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   unTreatedwood | Apr 13, 2003 03:21am | #10

   I've been using the 14.4 volt tools, but wanted to get the cordless impact.  So I bought the 12 v with some Christmas funds.  It is beyond belief how much difference there is between that and the 14.4 regular cordless drill.  Not even in the same league.  I would have loved to have waited for the 14.4 impact, but I was under the impression from the FHB review that it was not coming out for qutie a while.  So I got the 12.v.. Now I wish I had waited.  But it is well worth the extra $.

   Big Bob

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   HeavyDuty | Apr 13, 2003 06:11am | #11

   Tires on a car are tightened to 90 ft-lb so even the 12 V should be good enough to handle any lags.

   Tom

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   allenschell2 | Apr 13, 2003 06:52am | #12

   yea there amazing tools, I put newell posts in with 10x3 washer head square drive screws and about once a week I'll pop the head off a diver bit.

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   rasconc | Apr 13, 2003 07:00am | #13

   The 12Volt 1/4 " chuck is rated for 1000"# (83.3'#) and the 12v 1/2 ' is rated for 1400"# (116.6'#).  The specs are on the DeWalt site http://www.dewalt.com/us/products/tool_detail_listing.asp?categoryID=353e 

   I have not run many large bolts with my 12 V 1/4" but would be leary of hanging large sockets on a 1/4" adapter and running lots of bolts to 83#.  Probably ok but that is what warranty is all about I guess.  One of the things I really like is the short length, gets into places you won't get into with drill/driver.