impact driver cordless

[Deafautotech]

i am on market for impact cordless driver like this...

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00911546000P?keyword=impact+driver

i just need impact driver to do job quick like dashboard remove to replace heater core or do interior repairs... where i dont have to dragging the air hose over place...

i am thinking about waiting for it go on craftsman club week which it is cheaper...

i had two years old drill cordless (it is good and still work as strong but have two weak batteries...)

anyone have any idea?? i dont need best one but i just want simple impact driver to do easy work which i dont need re-tight the jacob chuck everytime...

 

[kartracer55]

I always use a cordless drill for dashboard work. Either way, I suggest a dewalt 18v. There are so many tools you can use with dewalt 18v batteries, you will like them a lot. I have a cordless drill as well as a cordless impact and love them both.

Jim

 

[eschoendorff]

Like Jim said... if I was going to spend the money on one of those - especially in your situation where you'll use it everyday - I'd buy a DeWalt or a Makita.

 

[strizzy]

TnToy just posted this... http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=146019&postcount=2

 

[l_bilyk]

Be careful using an impact driver for dash stuff. I think they are too powerful and will strip screws going into plastic. This weekend I used a 12v bosch impact driver to drive some 2" long #14 screws and got it to snap the heads off two of them

 

[Danglerb]

That Matco is a monster, costs a monster price, but plenty of good cheaper impacts are available that will be much more dash friendly. Some of the variable speed types only go to impact at higher settings.

My Home Depot has a display out front right now with a couple dozen cordless drills and impacts, two boxes of different length screws and a 2x6 and plywood wall to test them on. Try a few and see what you like.

 

[Bigger Hammer]

Be careful using an impact driver for dash stuff. I think they are too powerful and will strip screws going into plastic. This weekend I used a 12v bosch impact driver to drive some 2" long #14 screws and got it to snap the heads off two of them

ditto that, not only is it too powerful for that more delicate work, but with the impactor you can't feel how much torque you are putting to the screw. they just rattle a little bit and they will strip the dash plastic out. I'd suggest something more along the lines of the Bosch I-driver for what you are wanting to do. they also make a pocket driver that is not an impact design. There are plenty of cordless screwdrivers out there other than Bosch too, those were just the first that came to mind.

 

[boiler7904]

ditto that, not only is it too powerful for that more delicate work, but with the impactor you can't feel how much torque you are putting to the screw. they just rattle a little bit and they will strip the dash plastic out. I'd suggest something more along the lines of the Bosch I-driver for what you are wanting to do. they also make a pocket driver that is not an impact design. There are plenty of cordless screwdrivers out there other than Bosch too, those were just the first that came to mind.

The compact Bosch tools (or an equal) are what I'd recommend too. They make both a standard and impact version. Milwaukee also just came out with a compact driver this fall that you might want to look at.

Amazon search Results

 

[toolfreak]

I think you might want to look into something a little smaller for dash work. My snap on guy tried to sell me their small cordless screwdriver, he said that he has sold a bunch of them to car dealerships and autobody shops. I think they would be nice but I don't have many uses for it on heavy equipment.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...group_ID=19915&store=snapon-store&dir=catalog

 

[PurdueSD]

Where i work, we assemble dashes for the toyota tundra, sequioa and sienna vehicles. We use 12 V Mikita impacts for all repair work on the insrument panels. They hold up great and have great control. The term impact definately would lead you to believe high torque, but thats not necisarily the case here. You can get a good feel for the amount of tourque you apply by listing to the clutch in the tool and the feel. Sure you can strip out plastic, but if you get to know the tool, i havent found anything better. Hope this helps.

 

[TNToy]

Trust me, you want one of these. You just don't know it yet. They're phenomenal for dash work, and the battery lasts about a week of shop-style use.

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=19915&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[l_bilyk]

How about something like this?


http://www.skiltools.com/en/AllTools/Category/Product/default.html?pid=2372-01&cid=193817

 

[BoS]

Listen to the Toolfreak, I'm a Snap-on Franchisee & have sold several of the CTS561's & customers love them including me, it's my most used tool around the house & @ the first of '08 there will be a model with a clutch & one that is a 1/4" impact.

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

I have used cordless drills around the dash, but more often they are kinda bulky around the clusters and under the consoles. I have a CTS561 and its very handy, use it a couple of times and you'll never go back. But i would have gotten the Metabo for the reason it comes with the offset screwdriver attachment, 20 piece bit kit, and 1/4 keyless chuck. It cost more but CTS561 with a bit kit and an angle drive would run you just as much minus the keyless chuck..
CTS561 is made in china

http://www.metabousa.com/PowerGrip-II.21290.0.html

 

[Bigger Hammer]

Geesh I just realized you are from Indy. Go over to Rockler (in Castleton) this weekend and buy yourself a Metabo mini cordless screw driver. I just bought one last weekend for my dad for . It was only 79.99 and this coming weekend they are going to be 69.99. It is only 4.8 volts but for what you are wanting to do it may be perfect. It does come with a right angle chuck too. You most likely won't find a Metabo level brand name at such a price.

linky linky

 

[Danglerb]

Hey I have a Rockler here in Orange, Cal, what's the deal with the $69 this weekend, anything special needed to get that price?

Why is it so cheap, less than 1/2 price?

 

[Deafautotech]

Geesh I just realized you are from Indy. Go over to Rockler (in Castleton) this weekend and buy yourself a Metabo mini cordless screw driver. I just bought one last weekend for my dad for . It was only 79.99 and this coming weekend they are going to be 69.99. It is only 4.8 volts but for what you are wanting to do it may be perfect. It does come with a right angle chuck too. You most likely won't find a Metabo level brand name at such a price.

linky linky

yeah i am pthinking about go there this weekend... i am live very near castleton as 3 miles away...

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

Hey I have a Rockler here in Orange, Cal, what's the deal with the $69 this weekend, anything special needed to get that price?

Why is it so cheap, less than 1/2 price?

I guess it's the old model they moved up to a 7.2v with twice the power...

http://www.ebuild.com/articles/537052.hwx

 

[chad s]

Listen to the Toolfreak, I'm a Snap-on Franchisee & have sold several of the CTS561's & customers love them including me, it's my most used tool around the house & @ the first of '08 there will be a model with a clutch & one that is a 1/4" impact.

Wow, the clutch is the main thing its missing. I'd definately buy one with a clutch, any idea how much more $$ it will be?

On a second note, its interesting you say you are a Snap On dealer. In another thread, you say you are from the "SocketLocket" company. Doesnt Snap On sell these as well? You represent both companies?

 

[Bigger Hammer]

Hey I have a Rockler here in Orange, Cal, what's the deal with the $69 this weekend, anything special needed to get that price?

Why is it so cheap, less than 1/2 price?

I'm not sure why, but after I bought the drill, the guy gave me the flyer for the following weekend and said the same drill would be 69 if there were any left. They had a helluva pile of them so I'm sure there will be a few.

I think jimmycrackcorn might have hit the nail on the head with the new model being available now. I think that kit was around 179 marked down from the reg. price of 230ish.

 

[Major Ramifications]

I had one of those Craftsman impact drivers in 14.4 and I loved it. I got the Dewalt 14.4 impact driver because of it's smaller size (no LED light like the Craftsman, however). Then Bosch had to go and introduce their new PS-40 impact driver. That thing looks SWEET!

I would take a good look at one of the three Bosch 10.8V lithium ion drivers. I ABSOLUTELY LOVE my PS-20. I am amazed by how much power (I said power, not just torque) the little thing has and it fits the human hand even better than a ****. It has an LED light that comes on as soon as you pull the trigger slightly (it doesn't have to be turning the screw). They have an impact version (PS-40) with a 3-LED light ring that is only slightly fatter.

 

[Danglerb]

Funny how these looking for a small tool to work under the dash threads turn into which drives lag bolts into hickory the best.

The 4.8v Metabo for $70 with two batteries and the angle adapter etc., sure seems like the right tool for the job to me. Lots of control with a soft start variable speed, fast stop, and plenty of clutch settings, easy one hand use. I'm going to at least go look it over and see how it feels.

 

[Bigger Hammer]

the little thing has and it fits the human hand even better than a ****.

I was with you all the way up to this part, now I have to call BS on your entire post.

 

[Danglerb]

Sometimes its not the fit, or even the function, some tools are just fun.

 

[Chris Adams]

I love my PS-40-2 Bosch; it fits in very tight quarters, has a very nice feel (no, it's not better than a ****..., but it is very nice) and has plenty of power for anything a small impact gun will do.
It is pretty expensive, about 200 bucks, but I nabbed one on sale for 140, and I must say its well worth it.
The tiny 10.8 Litheon (their name for their lithium products) batteries hold longer than my 19.2 Diehard in my Craftsman impact gun.
The Craftsman makes slightly more torque but is much bigger with the monster battery hanging off its handle.

The Bosch can get up under a dash, inside a tight engine compartment and even inside things, like dryers or washers.

Fits on your hip and doesn't bang into things like those with the big wart battery.

 

[Uncle Buck]

No flames please! Does anyone have any experience with the Ryobe 18volt cordless impact? I am sure everything mentioned above is far superior to the 18volt Ryobe, but it is what I am already geared to. I have half a dozen batteries and perhaps more than that many of their cordless tool offering in the 18volt line. Just curious if anyone knows just how bad, or good their version might be?

 

[ratchet_gear]

This is one by Milwaukee Tool that I’m looking at. It has more power then the snap on and it also has a clutch for that delicate work you might do. Check it out. http://www.milwaukeeconnect.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_27_40028_-1_745154_192142_192137#

 

[gotmud13613]

No flames please! Does anyone have any experience with the Ryobe 18volt cordless impact? I am sure everything mentioned above is far superior to the 18volt Ryobe, but it is what I am already geared to. I have half a dozen batteries and perhaps more than that many of their cordless tool offering in the 18volt line. Just curious if anyone knows just how bad, or good their version might be?

I got one, it's a great performer. use it all the time for removing fenders, hoods, plastic bumpers, and other misc car parts(lot of torque in a little package). What i really like is you can ease on the trigger and get the feel of the amount of torque your putting on a fastener especially under the dash, and the led also helps in dark areas. Ryobi makes a great set of cordless tools I have been happy with everyone i have purchased.

I recently purchased the angle drill, The battery end swivels in diff directions for tight spots.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I got one, it's a great performer. use it all the time for removing fenders, hoods, plastic bumpers, and other misc car parts(lot of torque in a little package). What i really like is you can ease on the trigger and get the feel of the amount of torque your putting on a fastener especially under the dash, and the led also helps in dark areas. Ryobi makes a great set of cordless tools I have been happy with everyone i have purchased.

I recently purchased the angle drill, The battery end swivels in diff directions for tight spots.

Thanks, I will add one as I can based on your review!

 

[eschoendorff]

I got one, it's a great performer. use it all the time for removing fenders, hoods, plastic bumpers, and other misc car parts(lot of torque in a little package). What i really like is you can ease on the trigger and get the feel of the amount of torque your putting on a fastener especially under the dash, and the led also helps in dark areas. Ryobi makes a great set of cordless tools I have been happy with everyone i have purchased.

I recently purchased the angle drill, The battery end swivels in diff directions for tight spots.

My ryobi tools simply won't die.... I'd take this risk on this one....

 

[bmwpower]

No flames please! Does anyone have any experience with the Ryobe 18volt cordless impact? I am sure everything mentioned above is far superior to the 18volt Ryobe, but it is what I am already geared to. I have half a dozen batteries and perhaps more than that many of their cordless tool offering in the 18volt line. Just curious if anyone knows just how bad, or good their version might be?

I have one. My Dad has 2 of them so he doesn't have to change bits. He uses them all the time for woodworking and I use mine for (shocker) car work. I'd would definitely recommend it.

The only problem I've had with Ryobi stuff is their charger. Mine just recently died for no apparent reason.

 

[Uncle Buck]

I have one. My Dad has 2 of them so he doesn't have to change bits. He uses them all the time for woodworking and I use mine for (shocker) car work. I'd would definitely recommend it.

The only problem I've had with Ryobi stuff is their charger. Mine just recently died for no apparent reason.

The only thing I had happen after several years I did lose a battery, on the plus side I bought a 2 pack for about 40.00 to replace it. I love the battery replacement price, no one beats it!

 

[chad s]

Listen to the Toolfreak, I'm a Snap-on Franchisee & have sold several of the CTS561's & customers love them including me, it's my most used tool around the house & @ the first of '08 there will be a model with a clutch & one that is a 1/4" impact.

Well, according to my Snap On guy, this is BS. He was just at the Las Vegas convention, showed me pics of all the new stuf they had there on his camera phone, and he said that the two above mentioned versions of the CTS561 dont exist, if they did, he would have seen them in Las Vegas.

 

[epmills]

Most of the guys that own cordless impacts at my work have the Makita 14.4 3/8 drive. I steal the guys that works next to me all the time. It's useful for a lot more than you would think: valvecover bolts, bellypans, seats, ect. Not quite the power of a air run 3/8's, but close to it. My next tool purchase will probably be a 3/8 cordless, but I might try the Ingersoll Rand model.

 

[TNToy]

If you have a Matco truck, buy the 3/8" Matco cordless impact. We've got 4 in our shop that are over a year old, and still going strong.

I was the last convert since I've been a Makita-user for a long time, but I finally caved and bought one 2 months ago.