Stuey
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hmm... good question.
I'd say try using it with a 3/8" to 1/4" bit holder adapter and see if it works for your needs.
1/4" drill drivers
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hmm... good question.
I'd say try using it with a 3/8" to 1/4" bit holder adapter and see if it works for your needs.
dirtball
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I have been using the older version of this Makita set for about 5 years doing HVAC work and this thing has been abused (dropped from ladders, going through 2-3 batteries a day at times, etc.) and it hasn't missed a beat. Not that I don't take care of my tools, but things happen.
I know their line has changed, just thought I would tell my experience.
I know their line has changed, just thought I would tell my experience.
CamarosRus
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This thread looks to be cooling down...............
I'd like to report back with what I finally bought. I'm a huge procratinator, and combined with being ****/fussy its a terrible cross to bear. Get out the Popcorn..........
I was on my way to a sellers house to look at a used Craigs List Miwaukee V-18 (1st Generation battery) Lith-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill, with two 3.0Ah batteries and charger for $125.
Decided to stop at Home Depot to look misc products over. On a Wednesday afternoon HD wasnt all that busy. Fortunate (I think) to run into TTI West Coast manager, TTI District Mgr & TTI Field Rep. I find out that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. ownes Ryobi, Ridgis and Miwaukee. I cant quote exact words, but I was told that quality started with Ryobi, and went up to Ridgid and Milwaukie was considered the best.
H.D. had big display of the newish M-12 (12Volt) line. TTI guy said they were sellng real well, could hardly keep them in stock. The M-12's are quite compact, Lith-Ion battery slides up into handle and no doubt are great tools.
I just felt that I wanted the 18Volt battery platform. I decided on the promotional left over black friday package 2601-22H (H must stand for H.D.) This SET contains the 2 spd 1/2" Driver/Drill 2601-20 & the 2650-20 1/4" Impact Driver is added basically as a freebie.
Also included in the blow molded red case are two 48-11-1815 Lith-Ion 23Wh (??) batteries (1.4Ah?) and Charger. ALL this for $199.
(Think about what you credit hungry guys are paying for no more powerful truck branded drills/drivers)
I did see these same set up on AMAZON under a different part number for $199 with Free Shipping.
Given everything weve read above, I just feel these are great tool at a great price.
I can buy the 18V XC 3.0AH batteries if ever have the need
I also picked up a 29pc SHOCKWAVE Impact Driver Bit Set ($20). This is Milwaukee's latest, greatest metal/design bit technology that helps prevent bit/tip breakage.
I've also ordered 1/4" Hex x 3/8" square drive adapter to use impact driver with 3/8" Impact sockets. Cant quote the specs, but I'm thinking this impact can keep up with or surpass the S.O. 3/8" impact Gun (???)
Thanks for reading,
I'd like to report back with what I finally bought. I'm a huge procratinator, and combined with being ****/fussy its a terrible cross to bear. Get out the Popcorn..........
I was on my way to a sellers house to look at a used Craigs List Miwaukee V-18 (1st Generation battery) Lith-Ion 1/2" Hammer Drill, with two 3.0Ah batteries and charger for $125.
Decided to stop at Home Depot to look misc products over. On a Wednesday afternoon HD wasnt all that busy. Fortunate (I think) to run into TTI West Coast manager, TTI District Mgr & TTI Field Rep. I find out that Techtronic Industries North America, Inc. ownes Ryobi, Ridgis and Miwaukee. I cant quote exact words, but I was told that quality started with Ryobi, and went up to Ridgid and Milwaukie was considered the best.
H.D. had big display of the newish M-12 (12Volt) line. TTI guy said they were sellng real well, could hardly keep them in stock. The M-12's are quite compact, Lith-Ion battery slides up into handle and no doubt are great tools.
I just felt that I wanted the 18Volt battery platform. I decided on the promotional left over black friday package 2601-22H (H must stand for H.D.) This SET contains the 2 spd 1/2" Driver/Drill 2601-20 & the 2650-20 1/4" Impact Driver is added basically as a freebie.
Also included in the blow molded red case are two 48-11-1815 Lith-Ion 23Wh (??) batteries (1.4Ah?) and Charger. ALL this for $199.
(Think about what you credit hungry guys are paying for no more powerful truck branded drills/drivers)
I did see these same set up on AMAZON under a different part number for $199 with Free Shipping.
Given everything weve read above, I just feel these are great tool at a great price.
I can buy the 18V XC 3.0AH batteries if ever have the need
I also picked up a 29pc SHOCKWAVE Impact Driver Bit Set ($20). This is Milwaukee's latest, greatest metal/design bit technology that helps prevent bit/tip breakage.
I've also ordered 1/4" Hex x 3/8" square drive adapter to use impact driver with 3/8" Impact sockets. Cant quote the specs, but I'm thinking this impact can keep up with or surpass the S.O. 3/8" impact Gun (???)
Thanks for reading,
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CamarosRus
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Bump to the top................
eaneumann
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The small Makita set is by far the nicest one out there. Light weight, very powerful, long life. Can be had for under $200, well worth it. 3 year warranty also.
http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=187823
http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=187823
komobu
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I have been using the Makita 10.8 1/4 impact gun for right at a year. I really like it. The torque is fine for small bolts and even spark plugs. There is also a led light above the trigger for use in areas like under the dash. If it broke or I lost it, I would purchase another with in 24 hours.
They usually have some good deals on ebay for them: http://cgi.ebay.com/MAKITA-LCT203W-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5d272e24eb
This one has free UPS shipping and is 135 for both drill and impact.
They usually have some good deals on ebay for them: http://cgi.ebay.com/MAKITA-LCT203W-...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5d272e24eb
This one has free UPS shipping and is 135 for both drill and impact.
Well the other day I made it over to some of the big box stores to check out some of the models we have been talking about. IMO the Milwaukee seems to be the best, but with the biggest price tag. The other good thing about the Milwaukee is the range of tools (which seems to be expanding well). They have a much more usable light (not talking about the one on the tool BTW) in both incandescent and LED as well as a few other tools that I personally have more use for. I also liked the Makita very much, but there were some things I didn't like. Besides a much smaller line up of other tools, I didn't like the "chuck" on the impact. On the driver it was just fine, on the impact it was thin and hardish to grab for my big hands.
IMO (and remember this is without owning or using any for a period of time) I think the Milwaukee is the best, with the Makita a very close second. If you are looking for the best value there is NO doubt the Makita is the way to go. You can get a set with two or possibly three tools for the price of one Milwaukee. But if you are looking for the nicest, best featured option with a higher price tag, its all Milwaukee.
Looking in the store REALLY made me want the Milwaukee and add some more tools on as money allows. However my wallet, and common sense said to go with the Makita because you are getting so much bang for your buck and I don't think they are lesser quality. To be honest, I cant choose quite yet, and going to the store made it worse. If I would have just bought the Makita set I would go through life perfectly happy with my choice. But side by side not considering cost the Milwaukee calls to me
Enough babbling, I will update (with lots of good pictures) when I finally pull the trigger.
Sean
IMO (and remember this is without owning or using any for a period of time) I think the Milwaukee is the best, with the Makita a very close second. If you are looking for the best value there is NO doubt the Makita is the way to go. You can get a set with two or possibly three tools for the price of one Milwaukee. But if you are looking for the nicest, best featured option with a higher price tag, its all Milwaukee.
Looking in the store REALLY made me want the Milwaukee and add some more tools on as money allows. However my wallet, and common sense said to go with the Makita because you are getting so much bang for your buck and I don't think they are lesser quality. To be honest, I cant choose quite yet, and going to the store made it worse. If I would have just bought the Makita set I would go through life perfectly happy with my choice. But side by side not considering cost the Milwaukee calls to me
Enough babbling, I will update (with lots of good pictures) when I finally pull the trigger.
Sean