Makita 6935FDWDE2, 14.4 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit with Free 6337 MForce Drill
Lights! Action! Here is the ultimate Impact Driver! Fast and powerful, this 14.4-volt cordless impact driver runs up to two times longer than competitive brands. The compact design has an overall length of only 6-5/8", weighs only 3.7lbs. and is fitted with our exclusive L.E.D. light built right in. The high performance Makita motor lasts longer and produces a maximum tightening torque of 1,240 in.lbs. It has externally accessible brushes for easy service, a magnesium gear housing for durability and a ergonomically designed rubber grip for added control. This impact driver is also equipped with an electric brake for fast stopping and a "True" variable speed for controlled starts. This unit is packed with the performance, innovation and technology demanded by Professionals such as Electricians, Plumbers, Installers and more. Your purchase includes two batteries, charger and tool case and a "FREE" 6337 MForce Drill as a bonus.
Makita 6935FDWDE2, 14.4 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit with Free 6337 MForce Drill Accessories
Makita 6935FDWDE2, 14.4 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit with Free 6337 MForce Drill Reviews
This thing will drive a screw through about anything. No reason to use a drill when you can have a impact driver with the bit in it.
You will never want to use your drill for a driver again. That last point is one most people won't think about until you use this tool. This is one of those tools that you never knew you couldn't do without until you got it. As for the other reviewers comment about picking up at Home Depot for less, it's a different model - the one sold here at Amazon for $219, even cheaper than Home Depot and with free shipping and no sales tax making it about $25 cheaper on Amazon. Due to the operation of the impact action, it doesn't "ride up" on the screw head as easily, thus doesn't strip the screw head. More compact, more power and much less likely to round out the head.
The variable speed trigger is very smooth. It really took the work out of driving screws. It only took driving the first few screws to get the feel for feathering the trigger to keep from overdriving them, which you could easily do if you gave the driver "full throttle". I received this tool from Amazon last week and put it to work driving screws on concrete forms for my house building project. This was my first experience with an impact driver and I was very impressed with how powerful it was, considering that it is so light weight and well balanced. I highly recommend taking the plunge and adding this wonderful tool to your arsenal. Even the 3" screws driven through double 2X lumber went in quickly and without effort.
Since I usually use hearing protectors anyway with most of my power tools (everyone should)., that hasn't been a problem for me. Since I had an older 14.4V Makita and I needed a second drill anyway for a big deck project, I decided to buy this combo. Makita make great products. The free 1/2" Makita drill makes this the best deal around.
In addition, it takes very little pressure on the tool, since the impact action does the work for you. I don't know how I ever got by with just a cordless drill for driving screws. It's not really that bad, but I would strongly advise wearing hearing protection when using it. I tried the impact driver with 3.5" deck screws in the pressure-treated pine framing of my deck. The batteries and charger are compatible with my older drill, so I am VERY pleased. The impact driver is lightweight, perfectly balanced, and a real pleasure to use. I was absolutely amazed at how fast the screws went in, and the bit never jumped out of the screw head like it would with a regular drill.
I had never used an impact driver before and I'll admit I was skeptical. WOW. I suffer from mild carpal tunnel syndrome, and this has eliminated the wrist aches and fatique I used to get from using a standard cordless drill for driving screws. The only down side of this purchase is the noise level produced by the impact driver. My arms and wrists really get tired using a standard drill for driving screws, due to the amount of pressure needed to keep the bit from tearing out the screw head.
This things runs for days between charges. It has performed flawlessly. The best feature is the battery. I bought this driver about six months ago. I am a cabinet installer and use this driver five days a week. I would highly recommend this driver to anyone that drives screws all day. It fits easily into tight places and the little light, which I thought was a gimmick, has proven to be helpful when trying to get onto a fastener in dark spots.
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