Cordless impact recommendation needed

[Tawn]

I will be doing a lot of deck work - driving a ton of screws. It's enough work that I have decided to buy a cordless impact instead of using my DeWalt cordless drill for the job.

I borrowed a friends impact awhile back and loved how much easier it was to shoot screws with instead of using a regular cordless drill.

I am looking at the DeWalt 1/4" models. Does anyone have any other suggestions to look at?

Thanks

 

[foodgroup]

I will be doing a lot of deck work - driving a ton of screws. It's enough work that I have decided to buy a cordless impact instead of using my DeWalt cordless drill for the job.

I borrowed a friends impact awhile back and loved how much easier it was to shoot screws with instead of using a regular cordless drill.

I am looking at the DeWalt 1/4" models. Does anyone have any other suggestions to look at?

Thanks

I use the Dewalt DC825 for deck screws, it works great. I already had a Dewalt 18V drill and wanted to stick with one kind of battery, so bought the bare impact on ebay for $60 (brand new).

I just checked and there are still plenty for sale.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

I mean, you are on Milwaukee FUEL Journal....

 

[jd_1138]

If you are in the Dewalt battery camp, may as well stick to Dewalt for your 1/4" impact. ANY 1/4 impact is better than none, and one in your battery system is even better.

I am in the Ryobi system with about 10 Ryobi 18V tools. I've used Makitas, Dewalts, Craftsman. They are all nice tools.

 

[Nermal43]

Pretty much any of the reputable-brand impacts will be light years ahead of your drill for setting screws. I love my Makita because it just fits my hand perfectly. My dad loves his Dewalt. Go hold a few and see what fits best. Many seem to love the Fuel products, but I am stuck on Makita.

Good luck,

Ken

 

[kctyphoon]

if you are already in the Dewalt 20v max camp with the drill you have, you might as well just stick with it.. if your Dewalt is the 18v stick pack, i wouldnt even consider buying a nicad impact driver.. Milwaukee is basically king of the hill, Dewalt and Makita are not far behind - but any premium brand with lithium batteries will make you happy..

Milwaukee has 3 tiers right now - M18 Milwaukee Fuel i(which is brushless) is the top tier, followed by the Milwaukee Brushless, followed by the regular M18..

Dewalt has 2 tiers, 20v max Brushless, and 20v max.. (both are 18v)

any of these will outperform any Nicad tool system.

 

[MARCIOCRM]

If what you want is power, there is no doubt: DCF885.
It`s even better than brushless DCF886.
I have both and like more 885.

 

[jd_1138]

If what you want is power, there is no doubt: DCF885.
It`s even better than brushless DCF886.
I have both and like more 885.

It's a 1400 in-lbs tool. Ryobi is 1500 in-lbs, but the Dewalt is smaller. Of course these #'s are fairly close and make no difference in practical use. The Ryobi I have is about 20% fatter than my friend's brushless Makita. Other friend has a gnarly 2-3 year old DeWalt with a Ni-Cad, ugh, weighs a lot and is getting ratty (rode hard and put away wet). Definitely a lithium tool is a step up.

Getting ANY cordless impact is a huge step up from a drill.

 

[619DioFan]

Having recently purchased the Milwaukee fuel 1/2 and 3/8 inch drive impacts all I can say is " DAM " these are the bomb baby. so yes, I would recommend Milwaukee for your screw driving needs.

 

[Fender1325]

I own a craftsman C3. Good for the money, but the top tier Makita is what Id get. Ive used both a lot and the Makita drives them through in half the time.

 

[RedRabbit]

I love my makita impacts. Go with them if you can.

 

[ngk22r]

this one works GREAT!!!

12v

 

[Jlarson]

We use makita brushless drivers, personally I use the new three speed of that comes with the 5ah packs. Will drive 3 and 4 inch grks like nothing.

 

[jetdawg]

Makita xdt09 destroys everything on the market.

 

[Daily Gold]

Milwaukee Fuel hands down....more power, longer battery use

 

[Tawn]

Thanks for the recommendation.

My DeWalt drill is an older 14.4V. I'll probably just get a new DeWalt with lithium batteries.

 

[Tawn]

Went ahead and bought the combo. That way I will have a drill and an impact that use the same battery in the same bag.

$199 at the locally owned hardware store minus a 10% military discount after the clerk saw my ID when I opened my wallet to pay.

 

[captain14]

Tell us how you like it after you use it for awhile. I would be interested in what you have to say about it.

 

[Farmall 1066]

this one works GREAT!!!

12v

Ditto! Snagged one of these off a garage sale, for $25, with good extra battery.
Been using it a lot and like it!

 

[Jmatlock88]

The next generation 2753 Milwaukee Fuel 1/4" impact comes out in a couple weeks (~August 15th). 1800 inlbs

You will also be able to get this in a drill / impact combo kit under PN 2897-22.

 

[ngk22r]

Went ahead and bought the combo. That way I will have a drill and an impact that use the same battery in the same bag.

$199 at the locally owned hardware store minus a 10% military discount after the clerk saw my ID when I opened my wallet to pay.

Great deal!! You will love them!