Eric. Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 I have the Makita from a couple of years ago and its a beast! Get one and you won't regret it. One lesson though, sometimes you will slip off when using an impact driver and you can gouge your work or the supporting hand on the workpiece, these do bounce more than a regular drill so you might not want to reach for this for fine work! My experience is exactly the opposite. I came up pushing Phillips bits with drills that always torqued out too early. It is far easier for me to keep an impact driver in everything but basic slotted screws. Another good reason to drive screws by HAND! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodger. Posted March 30, 2014 Report Share Posted March 30, 2014 Same reason pennies still exist. Not in canada! The penny was eliminated this year. Now everything is rounded to the nearest nickel, with most businesses rounding in favour of the customer (up) when giving change. Nor example, I supposed to receive 1.31 in change, but I get 1.35 because there are no pennies. If you pay with a debit or credit card, the virtual penny does still exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted March 31, 2014 Report Share Posted March 31, 2014 Another good reason to drive screws by HAND! Yup, but only when it matters, these drivers are awesome on rough carpentry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jHop Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 One thing I have started to do is to use my auto mechanic's tool set for some screws. Sometimes, i'll reach for the driver bar (usually 5/8", because that's what's inside the house) and chuck up the 1/4" adaptor and the 1/4" bit, and put the small screwdriver bit into it. Adds torque for some of those difficult screws, but it's still hand powered and slower, so I reduce my risk of overdriving or slipping. (It might be my tool set, but I keep my second hand on the whole screw/driver bit/socket/adaptor/driver head combination to keep things from wobbling apart or slipping.) now, if I had a 2" long (or longer) screw to drive, I'll reach for the impact every time. Under 2 inches, though, I usually don't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric. Posted April 1, 2014 Report Share Posted April 1, 2014 Yup, but only when it matters, these drivers are awesome on rough carpentry! Changed my life. I have the same Makita as you. Love that thing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopnhack Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 One thing I have started to do is to use my auto mechanic's tool set for some screws. Sometimes, i'll reach for the driver bar (usually 5/8", because that's what's inside the house) and chuck up the 1/4" adaptor and the 1/4" bit, and put the small screwdriver bit into it. Adds torque for some of those difficult screws, but it's still hand powered and slower, so I reduce my risk of overdriving or slipping. (It might be my tool set, but I keep my second hand on the whole screw/driver bit/socket/adaptor/driver head combination to keep things from wobbling apart or slipping.) now, if I had a 2" long (or longer) screw to drive, I'll reach for the impact every time. Under 2 inches, though, I usually don't. I often use my makita to take lug nuts off... I break the tension first with a bar, but the impact is great for speeding the nuts off and back on again. Makes tire rotation a cinch :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pghmyn Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I use mine for practically every single screw. I have never had a problem blowing out a pocket hole joint with it. When it came time to put up some new fencing, this thing was golden. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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