Considering an impact driver.....

[snapster]

Spending so long at home, we have steadily been getting though jobs that we wouldn’t normally bother about.
The next job is bringing the kitchen up to date, so we have a new cooker fitted, new kitchen cupboards, sink, dishwasher, fridge etc on the way and my electric screwdriver is on the way out.
Last year, we built a new deck at the back of the house and screwing in well over 1000 deck screws left my wrist very sore from all the torque twisting and my cordless screwdriver on it’s last legs
So, I need to replace said screwdriver and to save my wrist by screwing a roomful of cabinets to the walls, will an impact driver prove a good investment and any recommendations as to which make?

 

[ActiveCampers]

Yes. Makita
I always used to use cordless drill/drivers and thought why do I need an impact driver?
Also bought fairly cheap (erbauer).
I bit the bullet one day and bought Makita and lever looked back.
The impact driver is the most used too....

 

[St3v3]

DeWalt DCK2059D2T-GB 18V XR Cordless Brushless Drill Driver & Impact Driver Twin Pack 2 x 2.0Ah

DeWalt compact brushless twin pack: • 18V XR Brushless Drill Driver • 18V Brushless Impact Driver • 2 x 2.0Ah XR Li-Ion batteries • Multi voltage charger • TSTAK kit box DCD777 Drill Driver: • No load speed 0-500/1750rpm • Maximum torque 65Nm • Chuck capacity 1.5-13mm • All metal...

www.toolstation.com

On their mailshot today. Seems like a half decent price

 

[Deadhead]

Spending so long at home, we have steadily been getting though jobs that we wouldn’t normally bother about.
The next job is bringing the kitchen up to date, so we have a new cooker fitted, new kitchen cupboards, sink, dishwasher, fridge etc on the way and my electric screwdriver is on the way out.
Last year, we built a new deck at the back of the house and screwing in well over 1000 deck screws left my wrist very sore from all the torque twisting and my cordless screwdriver on it’s last legs
So, I need to replace said screwdriver and to save my wrist by screwing a roomful of cabinets to the walls, will an impact driver prove a good investment and any recommendations as to which make?

Definately 18V Makita

 

[mistericeman]

I use one of these for work (heavy use installing aircon units)

DeWalt DCZ298D2T-SFGB 18V 2 x 2.0Ah Li-Ion XR Cordless Combi Drill & Impact Driver Twin Pack - Screwfix

Order online at Screwfix.com. Versatile twin pack comprised of a combi drill and impact driver. Both tools feature all-metal gearboxes and bright white LED work lights. Combi drill features 15-position adjustable torque settings with screwdriving, drill driving and hammer settings for a wide...

www.screwfix.com

Along with a 54v sds+ drill....

The combo set is nearly 5 years old and still as good as it was when I bought it
As are the batteries.

 

[Wully]

What make is the one you have if it’s Dewalt or makita you can buy them bare without charger or batteries and share your existing batteries screwfix are good at selling the bare Units.

 

[SimonM]

My lad is a chippie and all his stuff is either Festool or Makita

 

[GreggBear]

Yes. Makita
I always used to use cordless drill/drivers and thought why do I need an impact driver?
Also bought fairly cheap (erbauer).
I bit the bullet one day and bought Makita and lever looked back.
The impact driver is the most used too....

Makita here too. Bought 2nd hand, 18v drill & impacter,best thing I ever bought. Would buy again in a heartbeat. Mate of mine now uses Milwaukee gear & swears by them too.

 

[mr brown]

got a makita and a LIDL [parkside ] , use them equally ,can't tell the difference . the parkside has a function on the batteries so you can check the charge which i find useful . another advantage is the batteries fit other parkside tools which can be bought bare , so i also have a jigsaw and drill . you can get a grinder ,demolition saw etc . the chuck on the drill is the best one-handed chuck i ever had .
i think you can buy anything from this bunch -KOMPERNASS

 

[1807truckman]

I use De Walt both 18v and 10v, been very reliable, the 18v batteries also fit my Mac Tools 1/2 drive impact gun. I've also got some Aldi cordless tools, (angle grinder 40v, a couple of saws 20v} they've been good so far.

 

[snapster]

Thanks all. I have a Ryobi drill ( and a couple other Ryobi One tools) so no batteries for others. I’ve had DeWalt tools before but the batteries never seemed to last long, but I guess the newer Lithium batteries would be more efficient. Never used Makita, but heard good reports from them from other people too so might have a look at them. I know our local builders merchant has a wide range of Makita and DeWalt tools and I’m going there today.

 

[mr brown]

trouble with Makitas is they're easily lost

 

[Gemmat]

Spending so long at home, we have steadily been getting though jobs that we wouldn’t normally bother about.
The next job is bringing the kitchen up to date, so we have a new cooker fitted, new kitchen cupboards, sink, dishwasher, fridge etc on the way and my electric screwdriver is on the way out.
Last year, we built a new deck at the back of the house and screwing in well over 1000 deck screws left my wrist very sore from all the torque twisting and my cordless screwdriver on it’s last legs
So, I need to replace said screwdriver and to save my wrist by screwing a roomful of cabinets to the walls, will an impact driver prove a good investment and any recommendations as to which make?

Definitely couldn't live without one, they not only put screws in easily but remove stubborn or over tight screws with out sweat. (buy a decent one probably not one from lydl.

 

[rugbyken]

first bought Makita about 20 years ago the ones with the long slim battery they were provided by work and were really a very good screwdriver over the years have had many differing brands had a bosch 24v twinset drill & jig saw that were superb later a full set of dewalt drill reciprocating saw jig saw & skill saw etc these still mostly work but after 5 years retired the batteries are getting tired , i have purchased the twinset from screwfix the 2.0A set had a 10% voucher so just under £150 coming tomorrow

 

[snapster]

first bought Makita about 20 years ago the ones with the long slim battery they were provided by work and were really a very good screwdriver over the years have had many differing brands had a bosch 24v twinset drill & jig saw that were superb later a full set of dewalt drill reciprocating saw jig saw & skill saw etc these still mostly work but after 5 years retired the batteries are getting tired , i have purchased the twinset from screwfix the 2.0A set had a 10% voucher so just under £150 coming tomorrow

Just remembered I had Makita and Bosch cordless drills provided by work many years ago. Bosch never seemed powerful enough and regularly failed. Makita always seemed to last well.
Anyway, after looking at Makita DeWalt AEG Dexter and others, I decided on Ryobi. I already have Ryobi 4 and 5ah batteries and it seemed sensible to stay with them rather than buying into new systems. Really impressed with the driver (R18iDBL), first job was to use a 3/8” socket adapter to remove 4 very rusted in bolts on an old vice I am refurbishing. Easy Peasy!

 

[Red Dwarf]

Makita.

 

[wildebus]

Just remembered I had Makita and Bosch cordless drills provided by work many years ago. Bosch never seemed powerful enough and regularly failed. Makita always seemed to last well.
Anyway, after looking at Makita DeWalt AEG Dexter and others, I decided on Ryobi. I already have Ryobi 4 and 5ah batteries and it seemed sensible to stay with them rather than buying into new systems. Really impressed with the driver (R18iDBL), first job was to use a 3/8” socket adapter to remove 4 very rusted in bolts on an old vice I am refurbishing. Easy Peasy!

I have a Ryobi One+ Impact drill I bought back in 2007. Works well