Sears Craftsman electric impact driver

[captain14]

Looking to see if someone has any feedback about this electric impact driver? There were several at the Sears Outlet storeerday when I was there .

$42. 00

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-3.0-amp-1-4-in-impact-driver/p-00934483000P


Sears Item# 00934483000 | Model# ID3000



Thanks fior the information in advance

 

[zkling]

No personal experience, but it looks like 3/3 reviews were very happy with it Sorry I'm not much help. I don't think corded 1/4 impacts are as popular as the cordless counterpart.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

For me, if I'm going to have an impact with a "cord" on it, it's going to be an air line. I do have an electric impact as well, however, it's cordless, and serves a much better purpose (in my opinion anyways)

 

[turbowoodworker]

I just ordered the similar model Porter Cable from Amazon 79 bucks. Haven't gotten it yet. I do virtually all my work within 5 feet of an outlet on a bench and I'm sick of useless and obsolete batteries 3 years down the road so most of my stuff is corded. that sears looks just like the PC. I'll post later how it works.

 

[captain14]

Thanks. The outlet price is different than the online price. My link shows the online price. I am also tired of buying new batteries at the same cost of a new cordless tool with all the updated features and new warranty.

 

[theoldwizard1]

First, I AM a believer in refurbished/remanufactured items, including electric tools.

Second, it looks a lot like the DW292 which, even reconditioned, cost almost 3 times as much.

GO FOR IT ! Let us know how it works.

 

[Mr. Roboto]

Thanks. The outlet price is different than the online price. My link shows the online price. I am also tired of buying new batteries at the same cost of a new cordless tool with all the updated features and new warranty.

I was the same way with my tools, until I came across the Ridgid line of cordless lithium tools from home depot. They all include a full lifetime warranty on everything, including the batteries. So if you ever had a battery that craps out, they will send you a new one for free. Hard to beat!

 

[kbs2244]

No experience with the Sears one, but….

I never had an impact wrench for most of my life so I took the gamble with a low cost HF one.
One of the best buys I have made.
It will change your wrenching life.

I went with 120 VAC just for convince. Extension cords are easier to pull around than air hoses, and I have more electric outlets than air.

 

[dumper]

that is only a 3amp, 1/4" drive. What are you using it for? For lightweight work I would rather use a cordless. I have the Milwaukee 1/2" drive electric impact for changing tires- works great and alot quieter than air...put I only use it once in a while (I hope).

 

[Mandres]

Can anyone help me understand the difference between an impact wrench (air), an impact wrench (electric) and impact driver (electric, usually cordless) in terms of how the mechanisms differ? Is there some difference that makes the former better for removing bolts and latter better for driving screws, or is it just marketing?

 

[captmoto]

I have a Craftsman corded 1/2" drive impact I have been using for 20+ years now. It seems to be slowing sown a little, maybe I should look into replacing brushes or something. I used it for 6-7 years before I bought a compressor. It's a lot quicker to get going in the garage and I don't need to drag a compressor around.

 

[KinzeMech]

Can anyone help me understand the difference between an impact wrench (air), an impact wrench (electric) and impact driver (electric, usually cordless) in terms of how the mechanisms differ? Is there some difference that makes the former better for removing bolts and latter better for driving screws, or is it just marketing?

drivers usually take 1/4" hex bits.

wrenches usually have an anvil with a square socket drive.

I've got a 1/4" hex bit that adapts to 1/2" square drive that I use in my cordless impact driver. I use it for very light work, and it works great at that.

Typically impact drivers have much lower torque ratings than impact wrenches.