looking to buy an impact driver, used a workmates 10.8 drill/driver makita set and im impressed
what do you guys use?
tempted to get the milwauke myself
what do you guys use?
tempted to get the milwauke myself
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Megavolt
Bosch 10.8V great bit of kit
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Connor Sparks
I have the makita 10.8v set with radio and they are worth the money, impact is stronger than it looks and driver is brilliant with new spade bit
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Adam W
:iagree:
I use dewalt 10.8 and 18v both very good
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barneybhoy
The Bosch 10.8 is a brilliant driver with a lot more torque than you'd think, it's also a really good size to keep in your tote so you've got it handy when you need it
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papycompany
makita 18v 3.0 ah ...get the lxt202 kit, together with the combi, makes all the money you pay !!!
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Phil
Durofix 18v 
never had used one before I seen them at the show a few years back and its still going strong and the led torch is good for about 6 hours too bonus
never had used one before I seen them at the show a few years back and its still going strong and the led torch is good for about 6 hours too bonus
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Robert Turnbull
hitachi 18v great bit of kit.
tempted by the dewalt 18v on offer in screwfix twin pack £125 + vat
tempted by the dewalt 18v on offer in screwfix twin pack £125 + vat
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Plonker 3
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Deleted member 26818
Never realy had the need for an impact driver as an electrician.
Used them when doing vehicle repair and maintenance, and when working as a maintence engineer in a factory.
The type I have though, is one you thump with a hammer and is made by SnapOn.
Square shaped with rounded corners and I believe 32mm across, so a spanner can be used for added torque.
Used them when doing vehicle repair and maintenance, and when working as a maintence engineer in a factory.
The type I have though, is one you thump with a hammer and is made by SnapOn.
Square shaped with rounded corners and I believe 32mm across, so a spanner can be used for added torque.
Whaaa?!
Christ I couldn't live without mine, disregarding the arthritis in my thumbs, I can't imagine unscrewing hundreds of square meters of chipboard with a screwdriver!!
If you mean to say every single screw you put in is done by hand I take my hat off to ya, coz that's pretty hardcore!
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Robert Turnbull
I never saw you point of a impact driver till I used one. I'd never be without now.
Used to put a bit in my drill before but it's not the same. No swapping bits now
Used to put a bit in my drill before but it's not the same. No swapping bits now
[h=3][h=1]BOSCH GDR 10.8-Li 10.8V fantastic time saver I have been using it with Armeg Woodbeavers this past week and it eats though the joists kind of wish i had bought the rest of the set now[/h][/h]
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Guest112
hitachi 14.4v 2.0Ah batteries, had it for over 4 years and it still holds a very long charge, I use mine for metal munching too uni strut etc I alwys check with spanner mind,
As simple as it sounds I would recommend one with a hook on the side for sticking on your belt ect that's the best thing about mine lol
I've had bad wrists over the years and when your on a job fitting 400A cutouts day in day out driving many 2+1/2" 10s to fix them you soon start to feel creaky and that's where these toys are awesome
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As simple as it sounds I would recommend one with a hook on the side for sticking on your belt ect that's the best thing about mine lol
I've had bad wrists over the years and when your on a job fitting 400A cutouts day in day out driving many 2+1/2" 10s to fix them you soon start to feel creaky and that's where these toys are awesome
atb
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Adam W
Are you thinking of an impact wrench?
An impact driver is basically a cordless screwdriver which starts 'hammering' in the screw once it bites, which saves your wrists and offers much higher screwdriving power than an equivalent sized drill.
As an electrician I find mine is useful for putting up trunking, taking down trunking, screwing backboxes to walls, screwing down floorboards, unscrewing floorboards, fixing conduit saddles, screwing battens to walls, fixing noggins between joists, screwing wall lights to walls and ceiling lights to ceilings, and basically anything that involves screwdriving.
My 10.8v fits in my pocket as well, which is handy when working at height or when I need my tools to hand.
(Not actual size)
changed my mind and thinking of getting makita lxt 202
what do you guys think?
(18v impact+drill combi set)
£274 here for the combi from that kit
http://www.fastfix.co.uk/makita/Makita-BHP451RFE-18v-LXT-Combi-Drill.html#aBHP451
anyone used this seller? thinking i would rather pay more and pick up from toolstation/screwfix. that way i can take it back if there is a problem
what do you guys think?
(18v impact+drill combi set)
£274 here for the combi from that kit
http://www.fastfix.co.uk/makita/Makita-BHP451RFE-18v-LXT-Combi-Drill.html#aBHP451
anyone used this seller? thinking i would rather pay more and pick up from toolstation/screwfix. that way i can take it back if there is a problem
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firemanowl
Milwaukee 12v, brilliant bit of kit. Use the 3ah batteries and it lasts for ages. Keep an eye out for the road shows they have at wholesalers, if you have cash then they are ready to deal. Got screwdriver, impact, combi drills and 2x3ah batteries for £220 + VAT.
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Guest112
i wouldn't use an impact driver to drill holes in trunking. all you'll do is smash the cutter or pilot bit and buckle the trunking
14.4v dewalt and 18v lit ion makita both brilliant
ah thought you read my later post about a makita lxt200
bassically a makita combi drill
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Guest112
me being a numpty, I didn't read the post you replied too, sorry dude ignore me long day...
Hi guys wondering if you can help me. I have an 18V makita drill like this: 
But I want to buy an impact driver that will take the same batteries as the above. But all the ones I have seen only use them newer Li-ion batteries? Anyone know where to get an impact driver that takes the same batteries as my drill?
But I want to buy an impact driver that will take the same batteries as the above. But all the ones I have seen only use them newer Li-ion batteries? Anyone know where to get an impact driver that takes the same batteries as my drill?
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rattlehead85
Milwaukee fuel impact driver is the ----!!
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Anton
its got to be bosch
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papycompany
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Robert Turnbull
(Not actual size)
Just spat tea over my laptop.........
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Robert Turnbull
I had some wood spade cutters once what said for impact drivers, munched though joists...
forgot what make it was now, i'm sure it met its maker after a meeting a nail
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I have a 12V Black and Decker Professional Drill (forerunner to Elu and DeWalt), with two hammer settings, that I purchased in 1991.
I purchased the Drill because it used the same batteries as a Black and Decker cordless hedge trimmer.
The drill (and hedge trimmer) found much use when I purchased a house in 1994, however since leaving my then wife and house has found little use since.
I mostly use it to remove rust on motorcycle frames (where an angle driver will not fit), on restoration projects.
The only time I use a drill as an electrician, is to make holes in masonary, etc.
For such, I use a 24V Bosch.
I purchased the Drill because it used the same batteries as a Black and Decker cordless hedge trimmer.
The drill (and hedge trimmer) found much use when I purchased a house in 1994, however since leaving my then wife and house has found little use since.
I mostly use it to remove rust on motorcycle frames (where an angle driver will not fit), on restoration projects.
The only time I use a drill as an electrician, is to make holes in masonary, etc.
For such, I use a 24V Bosch.
ah i see so your a domestic electrician.
forgot to mention the reason i wanted one of the more expensive drills is it is going to be used in everything from industrial,comercial to domestic
the work we do is very varied, most of the time working as a spark doing data,power,controls etc and occasionally we will have wheelbarrow in hand doing block paving or any other task that needs doing
(do a lot of galv trunking so need something with a bit of kick to keep up with drilling a lot of 2" holes in trunking)
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Deleted member 26818
No, I conduct very little domestic work.
Obviously I do some domestic work, but the majority of my work has has not been domestic, far from it.
Yep, trunking, tray, ladder, conduit, basket etc.
BMS, HVAC, door access, alarms, PA systems, data, power, lighting, even some CCTV.
Maintenance, refurbishment, new installation even rail work (signaling, earthing, power and lighting).
Most notable projects I've worked on are: O2, Emirates Stadium, St Pancras, Channel tunnel, Olympic Park Victoria Underground station.
Worked on a number of hospitals, colleges, schools, hotels, office blocks, animal laboratories, retail.
In retail, I've worked on LloydsTSB banks, Selfridges, John Lewis, the ex Alders in Oxford St. (now Primark), Westfield Stratford, The Stables Camden Market.
Worked in food manufacturing, maintenance and refurbishment.
Even worked in a sewage plant.
Obviously I do some domestic work, but the majority of my work has has not been domestic, far from it.
Yep, trunking, tray, ladder, conduit, basket etc.
BMS, HVAC, door access, alarms, PA systems, data, power, lighting, even some CCTV.
Maintenance, refurbishment, new installation even rail work (signaling, earthing, power and lighting).
Most notable projects I've worked on are: O2, Emirates Stadium, St Pancras, Channel tunnel, Olympic Park Victoria Underground station.
Worked on a number of hospitals, colleges, schools, hotels, office blocks, animal laboratories, retail.
In retail, I've worked on LloydsTSB banks, Selfridges, John Lewis, the ex Alders in Oxford St. (now Primark), Westfield Stratford, The Stables Camden Market.
Worked in food manufacturing, maintenance and refurbishment.
Even worked in a sewage plant.
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misread your post.
i read it as you only use drill for masonary, my mistake.
quite a variety there.
personally only really worked on a bunch of hospitals doing access,bms etc and littls domestic.
been in same hospital 5 days a week for last 5 months or so
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Deleted member 26818
Masonary to me, is brick, breeze and concrete.
Obviously I use a drill for cable entry holes in panels, back of beeza boxes, earth tag holes in trunking, etc.
My point being, that I do not use drills for tightening fastners.
Had a nice long project a few years back, doing door access controls for City University, which included buildings at Barts, Moorfields and the London.
Easy work, lots of students to ogle, and pretty good hours.
Obviously I use a drill for cable entry holes in panels, back of beeza boxes, earth tag holes in trunking, etc.
My point being, that I do not use drills for tightening fastners.
Had a nice long project a few years back, doing door access controls for City University, which included buildings at Barts, Moorfields and the London.
Easy work, lots of students to ogle, and pretty good hours.
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