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Old 16-04-21, 10:00 PM   #1
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Folks,

I'm getting old and just don't have the stamina of youth anymore, so the idea of manually dealing with nuts/bolts and screws is not appealing, not to mention time consuming. So, I am considering getting an Impact Driver, for use on the car and in general....

I'd be grateful for any recommendations on suitable makes/models/specifications of said drivers which aren't going to severely dent my wallet.

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Old 17-04-21, 02:06 PM   #2
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Folks,

I'm getting old and just don't have the stamina of youth anymore, so the idea of manually dealing with nuts/bolts and screws is not appealing, not to mention time consuming. So, I am considering getting an Impact Driver, for use on the car and in general....

I'd be grateful for any recommendations on suitable makes/models/specifications of said drivers which aren't going to severely dent my wallet.

I can well recommend a milwaukee m18 fuel for bolts and nuts,but the price (£370 ish) for occasional use maybe not acceptable,you never need to worry whether its going to get the job done though.Ive also got a smaller version in 3/8" which i use constantly (£120ish),both are brilliant.I wouldnt be without either
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I can well recommend a milwaukee m18 fuel for bolts and nuts,but the price (£370 ish) for occasional use maybe not acceptable,you never need to worry whether its going to get the job done though.Ive also got a smaller version in 3/8" which i use constantly (£120ish),both are brilliant.I wouldnt be without either
Showing my age here, I was expecting this to be about something you hit with a hammer that generated a shock and rotation
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Old 17-04-21, 02:55 PM   #4
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The draper one isn't bad. Had mine for years.
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Old 17-04-21, 03:09 PM   #5
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Showing my age here, I was expecting this to be about something you hit with a hammer that generated a shock and rotation



Got one of those.
And that was also my first thought.
Hmm. I prefer to call it experience.


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Old 17-04-21, 07:36 PM   #6
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Ah, we are talking about the electric type.
Dewalt - it's brilliant! Just don't touch your cambelt pulleys with it.
FFX about £200 bare (no battery)
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Old 18-04-21, 04:12 PM   #7
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Has to be Milwaukee if funds allow.

I have an M18 Fuel 1/2 with 5 amp battery and far superior to anything else I have used. Friend is even looking at getting one to replace his year old Snap On.

I also have the Milwaukee 3/8 Stubby Impact and an M18 Drill and they are also very good.

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Old 20-04-21, 08:16 AM   #8
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Thanks for the advice, Chaps....
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Old 21-04-21, 02:53 PM   #9
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I don't think you can beat an air impact driver if you have a compressor...ok it can be a bit fiddly switching on and hooking up the air hose but cheap to buy and maintain.
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