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not enough power for using 3/8 or 1/2 sockets in high torque applications. i like most the fact that it's light and i can use them all day. but you'd be hard pressed to add torque to a 10mm or even 12mm bolt (socket size) after driving it in with this gun. my favorite tool. I'm a GC and 12 volts is plenty of power for 3 or 4 inch screws into anything.
Feels solid and is very comfortable. I've since sold it to a friend as I decided to buy a newer 18-volt Milwaukee cordless kit that included an impact but even though this is an older model, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this one.
It was a complete joke compared to this. As a side note, I recently purchased a 12v Ryobi(Li-Ion) Impact driver.
This was my first impact and I was extremely impressed. I used it to install a new sub-floor and hang drywall in my bathroom renovation and I never had to wait for it to charge between it's two batteries.I also was able to use it to drill 1" holes through studs.
I quickly returned it. DeWalt construction is top-notch.
Sinks screws at a pretty good clip.
Only thing I miss is the ability to drive screws at a slower speed. I LOVE my 12V impact driver. I've used (and abused) my 12V DeWalt drill drivers for a couple of years with GREAT results, and this driver fills the "void" by using the same batteries but being able to get into a smaller space.
It's light, small enough to fit into tight spaces, and has plenty of power. My 18 volt Ridgid drill/driver continues to work great, but wears out my hand due to its weight. This Impact Driver has been a revelation for me. I won't drill with it if the drilling has to be very precise. A great tool. I bought it as a reconditioned tool. It is the tool I reach for when driving screws or bolts.
Most of my drills haven't been worth beans by the time I replace them, and most are replaced after only a year or so. The 12 volt impact wrench is perfect for us HVAC technicians. It's light enouigh to carry to rooftops, fast enouigh to move screws fast, and because of impacting capabilities, never too weak to break loose a hard nut or pierce a thick panel.The last one I bought is still in service with an apprentice; it's now 2 years old.
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