Impact Driver

koolpc

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Looking for a decent Impact Driver with 2 batteries. They look like the ideal tool for putting screws in etc.

Now, i have seen mention elsewhere that people use them for drilling too. Anyone here used them for drilling?
 
Great as it would be handy to use one for drilling in wood too. Need to find a decent one with 2 batteries.
 
jellybeard999 said:
In the other thread you were after a drill. Did you get one? It's more cost effective to get a twin pack or a drill and batteries and a bare tool than both seperately with batteries.

I too have a 10.8v set and use it more than my mains drill, though I do still dig that out if drilling masonry. Most of my drilling is wood and light work, so 10.8v is enough and as a bonus, they're much lighter than 18v. They cover my usage, but that doesn't mean they will yours.

I have the Makita DK1493WX set, which comes with a combi drill and impact driver.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-Lit...8&qid=1466705824&sr=1-2&keywords=makita+10.8v

If you're doing much masonry or it is your only set, I'd stick to 18v.

Maybe something like

http://www.diy.com/departments/dewa...n-pack-2-batteries-dcz298c2-gb/1087533_BQ.prd

http://www.diy.com/departments/maki...twin-pack-2-batteries-dk18015x2/642650_BQ.prd

http://www.screwfix.com/p/hitachi-k...-ion-twin-pack-combi-drill-drill-driver/6147f

http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/searchterm/stanley 18v - A drill with 2 batteries and bare driver from here (cheaper than the kit)
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Dewalt or Makita look good
 
divuk83 said:
I would only get an impact driver if I already had a combi drill. Ideally get one that you can share the batteries with the drill. I have a Dewalt 18v combi with a couple of batteries and bought a bare impact driver (no case, charger or batteries) to go with it for £65. It actually worked our cheaper to buy them separately than to buy them in a kit. Once you get an impact driver your will wonder how you ever got by without one. That said, they are for driving screws, not tightening screws and are not for delicate jobs.

Dave
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So best to get a good combi for now?
 
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