corded Screw Driver

[leehljp]

With the option of using one battery on impact driver plus the power supply from two charger, I think I would not worry too much about recharging battery. I would definately go with Ryobi impact driver. I just got a $10 off $50 coupon from Lowes, guess what, I am going to use it toward the impact driver from homedepot. Thanks for all the suggestions.

Two things:

1. On Ryobi's Plus 1 deal, I bought a 2 tools set with two batteries and battery charger; then three tools, three batteries and a battery charger and then one more battery. The batteries are not REAL expensive as compared to most other tool's batteries. AS a result, I always had a charged battery even when working all day.

2. THE MAIN REASON: Please Post your impressions of using an Impact Driver for the first time and how it worked on a large project for you.

[Hellrazor]

I have the Ridgid 18V Impact Driver. I love it!!! Ridgid has a Limited Lifetime Warranty on it, it even covers the batteries!! The charger with charge a battery in 30 minutes.

I'll second that recommendation.

[xli1]

Two things:

1. On Ryobi's Plus 1 deal, I bought a 2 tools set with two batteries and battery charger; then three tools, three batteries and a battery charger and then one more battery. The batteries are not REAL expensive as compared to most other tool's batteries. AS a result, I always had a charged battery even when working all day.

2. THE MAIN REASON: Please Post your impressions of using an Impact Driver for the first time and how it worked on a large project for you.

I will post my impressions of the impact driver when I start my project in spring. while it is already spring, but still too cold outside.

[xli1]

I'll second that recommendation.

yeah, you might be right, but I already have Ryobi batteries.

[Hellrazor]

I never used the Ryobi lineup of 18v tools. The guy that I frame/roof/etc with has a set. After the first day of serious framing his new Ryobi stuff stayed at home. Ryobi is for a typical weekend warrior. Ridgid is more tuned for the serious heavy duty user.

[p8ntblr]

Hmm I've always wondered why people use impact drills/drivers. With all this praise for it I'm now thinking about buying one. As always this site makes my wallet lighter.

[LCHIEN]

Hmm I've always wondered why people use impact drills/drivers. With all this praise for it I'm now thinking about buying one. As always this site makes my wallet lighter.

The following text is from Wikipedia on "impact wrenches" which are fundamentally the same as cordless impact drivers:

In operation, a rotating mass (the hammer) is accelerated by the motor, storing energy, then suddenly connected to the output shaft (the anvil), creating a high-torque impact. The hammer mechanism is designed such that after delivering the impact, the hammer is again allowed to spin freely, and does not stay locked. With this design, the only reaction force applied to the body of the tool is the motor accelerating the hammer, and thus the operator feels very little torque, even though a very high peak torque is delivered to the socket. This is similar to a conventional hammer, where the user applies a small, constant force to swing the hammer, which generates a very large impulse when the hammer strikes an object. Energy is stored over time, allowing a very strong, but short output impulse to be generated from a relatively weak, but constant input force. The hammer design requires a certain minimum torque before the hammer is allowed to spin separately from the anvil, causing the tool to stop hammering and instead smoothly drive the fastener if only low torque is needed, rapidly installing/removing the fastener.

One of the chief advantages is that the driving force is countered by the spinning mass of the hammer and not by your hand fighting the drill.
A result is that the screw is driven very hard without breaking your wrist. Also that the tendency of a phillips bit to "cam out" in response to the hand torque does not occur, keeping you from rounding off your screws and bits.

These cordless impact drivers are relatively new, just being out in mass, it seems, for the last 2-3 years.

[dramey]

I own and use the Ryobi D46C Clutch Drive drill. While others recommend the impact drill (which is a good recommendation), the D46C Clutch drive drill will do the job you want. I use it to drive 1 1/2" #8 screws into steel studs and never need more power and haven't stripped out a screw head yet. It is $39.95 and maybe one of the best drills I have ever owned. It seems to have more power than a lot of HD 1/2" drills that I have owned before. It is one of Ryobi's better tools and not well known.

[leehljp]

There are two kinds of people in this world:

1. ID Owners

2. those who have not yet used one!

YEP! An ID is that much different from a DD!


There is as much difference between a DD and ID as there is between:

A Great Wife versus a . . .

Super Husband versus a . . .

[leehljp]

I never used the Ryobi lineup of 18v tools. The guy that I frame/roof/etc with has a set. After the first day of serious framing his new Ryobi stuff stayed at home. Ryobi is for a typical weekend warrior. Ridgid is more tuned for the serious heavy duty user.

Mike,

I used to go the route of professional tools even for my personal use. But one thing I have learned about IDs is that a mid line (Ryobi or other) ID of 14 to 18V is more powerful, effecient and less tiring than a high end (PC DeWalt etc) higher voltage (24V) DD for driving screws!

[p8ntblr]

D##n you guys!!! I thought I was happy with my 18V Dewalt drill.

[Hellrazor]

I used to go the route of professional tools even for my personal use. But one thing I have learned about IDs is that a mid line (Ryobi or other) ID of 14 to 18V is more powerful, effecient and less tiring than a high end (PC DeWalt etc) higher voltage (24V) DD for driving screws!

True. When I bought the 18v Ridgid kit I was standing on a ladder driving screws in with the hammer drill. Then I started pricing the ID... I thought was arm was going to fall off holding the hammer drill above my head. The ID works great and is my screw gun of choice.

We have been buying 12v Dewalts at work for general use and Milwaukee 18V hammer drills for heavy duty stuff. I like the power of the 18v and its my 1st choice for most of the work I do. I can't talk them into dropping big $$ on the Ridgid kits.

Sad but true.. I own the following 18V Ridgid tools: Hammer drill, VSR drill, ID, reciprosaw, Jigsaw, circsaw, light, 2 double 30min chargers and 6 18v batteries. For some odd reason the caulk gun made me laugh and the planer never really interested me.