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    another thing to consider is safety if you're using mains powered tools around sheet metal. It's surprisingly easy to cut into the cable by pulling the cord across a sharp edge. I've used mains and cordless impact drivers for building patios and the cordless were miles ahead. A Dewalt 14.4 had tons of grunt and was a pleasure to use, and Ryobi 18 +one was plenty good enough but not as refined as the Dewalt.

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    Has anyone tried the 10.8 v Lithium impact or drill/drivers? I don't mean for 75mm 14g into hardwood, I had Bosch GSR with 1/4" hex drive but it was stolen. The new ones look better, but do I go for Impact or chuck or 1/4 drive? Or Makita or Milwaukee?
    So many tools so little time!

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    I have had the GSR 10.8v driver Bosch GSR 10.8v Cordless Drill Driver + Bag + 2 Lithium Ion Batteries 1Ah : Tooled-Up.com
    for several years and it is a favourite tool: but only for some jobs! I do garden design and build and this tool is no not up to exterior jobs in my view. It is fantastic at second fix jobs and a delight if I have to assemble flat pack stuff at home. It holds a good charge, has reasonable torque for light jobs and is REALLY comfortable in the hand. In fact it may be the most ergonomic power tool I have. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-comfficeffice" /><o></o>
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    That said it does not have any wallop and nor does the Bosch 10.8v angle drill/driver, which makes me think that the impact driver might be a bit silly. Outdoors the Impact driver is brilliant as it can be used to quickly fabricate heavy stuff where finish isn't important or, with a bit of practice, can drive deck screws accurately and repetitively. My only reservation is that the hammer action can easily damage corrosion resistant finishes on exterior screws and bolts.<o></o>
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    The trouble reported with a mains impact driver sounds bad. I would suggest putting a lot more pressure on the tool to keep it in contact with the fixing, using a durable bit and getting some appropriate screws (torx head if poss).<o></o>

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    Urban, please don't use MS Word to post, it leaves all those silly Mickeysoft droppings you see in your post.

    Please use the internal forum editor or Notepad or other non-word processing editor.

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    Thanks Urban.
    The GSR was great as a screwdriver, but I thought the speed was a bit slow.
    The new ones with chucks and 2 speeds look like a good option.
    I'll have to try them out.

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    i have had the 14.4 li-ion panasonic cordless impact driver now for over 12 months has done a couple of roofs few decks and lots of exterior treated pine will drive bugle head 14g 75mm through 32mm kdhw into old hw rafters easily only need to drill end pieces for fear of splits to attach tp sleepers together will drive 125mm bugles no probs and with the 45min recharge have never been stuck without charged battery but you must use quality driver bits as cheapies do strip
    Some people are like slinkies - not really good for anything, but they
    bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs .

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    Hi
    I to have the panasonic 14.4 lion had mine for about 2 years used most days not a problem. thay have 3 speeds and a light and also the belt hook is left or right handed and so easy to use so you never knock it off your bench top tool .miter 10 had a deal on these twin packs that inluded a drill impact driver 3 bats and charger for about 400-500 good deal not sure if it still on worth a look

    cheers ldw

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    we use 18v Li makita impact drivers and standard drill/drivers on demo's they are excellent tools, hardwood decking still need's pre-drilling though. never tried a mains one tbh.

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    Did anybody actually buy the $129 Makita impact driver? I think the model number is TD0101.

    It seems to be down to $99 at the moment and I'm tempted.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Normanj View Post
    1. Many seem to be re-chargeable. I would only expect to use it with mains power close by.
    That's why I bought mine. Same tool with batteries would be 2 - 3 times more expensive. I got it for $99 and it is a impressive tool. I will be using it to install my deck tomorrow.


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    So how do these makita corded versions actually go? They look quite small do they have enough power to drive roofing screws and 75mm batten screws?

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    Wongo gave it a thumbs up for screwing down his deck https://www.woodworkforums.com/f13/ha...-drill-122115/

    I bought one and have used it for screwing together a few plywood jigs but nothing more. It didn't have the torque to undo a few machine bolts that were jammed on a jointer I was working on.

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    I have not tried it myself, but I can't see why not.
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