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My poor knees and back appreciate this tool. It zips along shooting screws with few problems. Still trying to figure how to load screw "belt" so that the very first screw is used, not #3. Because of its size it takes a while to adjust to setting up and handling. However, the ability to stand and work makes up for the minor probs.

First of all, if you're new to the world of impact drivers you have to get on board. It's just as simple as that! But seriously, if you're still driving screws/lag bolts/whatever with a drill or a ratchet, you're just working too hard. The torque is astounding, and this unit nearly matches the big beefy pneumatic impact drivers in a much nicer package. So when you see those giant lag screws you need to attach that deck ledger with you will not even sweat putting them in.I think the bigger advantage is that, unlike a drill, the impact action means that the torque is in bursts so it doesn't crank the drill around. With a drill you are usually doing just as much work as the drill (though with a bit of mechanical advantage). Even screwing in a bunch of smaller screws requires you to counteract the twisting force. Not so with an impact driver. You can virtually drive small and large screws alike with two fingers (the way you'd hold a wine glass).Now about this tool in particular... This tool is meant to drive screws more than large bolts. I have a beefy impact driver I use for most of those applications simply because the tip of this driver is for a "standard" hex shaft bit with a ball-detent. I'm sure the driver has the power to drive them if you have the right bit. I've been using it for over a year now (I got it at a trade show the week it was released but before it was in stock). The battery life is outstanding. They hold their charges well between uses, and have survived…

I don't often write reviews, but this product has exceeded my expectations. Lightweight yet powerful, and with pretty impressive battery life, I find I grab these first for any job I tackle. I have never owned an impact driver before, but now I will never use a drill to drive screws ever again.I recently used the impact driver to put big wood screws through 3/4 hardwood and into MDF, and it was so easy. I find it hard to come up with any serious complaints. They both use hex bits and drivers, so you'll need to pick those up if you don't already have some. But even this is not much of a downside, I've come to like the quick change ability and no need for a chuck wrench.With two batteries and a charger you can always have one charging while using the other.They feel really solid, and though I've only had them a month, they seem like they're built to last. I definitely got my money's worth and then some.UPDATE: I've had these over a year now, and while the honeymoon may be over, the love is still there. The batteries are still strong and fast charging. Both the drill and impact driver are going strong and I use them all the time. If these got stolen, I would go out and buy the exact same set, even if I had to pay $200 for them.

Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What's this?)I have had an older Makita cordless for almost 10 years now. I love that drill. It always had an impressive amount of torque and would last a good long time. But this drill blows it away. The torque on this is unbelievable and the little details are what make this drill great. The LED light is really handy and the ergonomics of the drill are superb.I can't recommend this drill enough. It has everything you want in a cordless drill:1. Plenty of torque2. Great "ease of use features" (LED, Keyless chuck, good balance, etc)3. the battery lats a long time4. it charges fast5. the trigger is responsive and allows for good speed controlThe downside to the drill is the case is kinda cheap, although it seems like it would last for a while in the back of a truck, but to really make a drill for this price, they should have given it a slightly better case to handle the rigors of the back of a construction truck ...Otherwise, very impressive new 20v line of tools. New batterys have finally made a nice leap to power tools making them last longer and giving them more power in a light weight package.

I saw this drill on an infomercial during a sleepness night. I decided to purchase this from Amazon because of the free shipping offer. I cannot be more pleased with this item. I recently moved into a new home and it is the favorite tool of the whole family. It is compact enough to fit into spaces that normal drills cannot. However, it is just as powerful as the big drills.

I have not had time to use this drill. I do appreciate the fact that myNiCd battery for this drill can be used in other DeWalt drills. If this drill preforms as indicated,then I will take the word from other reviews. It is used extensively on the MikeHolmes' HGTV program, which sold me on its performance.

I purchased this tool to replace a severely aged Dewalt 18v drill/driver. I build cabinets and needed a drill that weighed less than my old Dewalt boat anchor, so I purchased the lightest serious tool I could find, this Makita.The drill:- excellent ergonomics, very light weight, excellent balance, excellent run time per charge (especially given the 1.5 amp/hour battery rating), power to spare for normal usage.- The LED light is excellent, and the fact that it stays on for a few seconds after the trigger is released is even better.- I change bits a lot while working and have had no problems whatsoever with the chuck.- My only very minor gripe is that the trigger isn't quite as smooth as my old Dewalt...it is not as easy to finesse small screws as I would like. I imagine this will improve over time, if not then wax, lithium lube or graphite will fix it.Impact driver:- I didn't purchase the kit specifically for this tool, but it was a handy addition. Same basic comments as above, except that the trigger seems less sticky.- Just to see what would happen I clamped up 8 scraps of yellow pine 2x4 and drove a 4" #12 hardened steel screw (from McFeely's) into the stack. I used a 6" long square drive bit normally used for driving pocket screws. The screw broke when the head was approximately 5" BELOW THE SURFACE. Pretty cool.Light:- the unit is significantly brighter than my 6-cell Maglight with fresh batteries, and will run seemingly forever on a charge.- As I've read in…

I talked to some of the older much more experienced carpenters I work with and they all said " go with the Panasonic impact driver". They usually know best, but I decided to do my research to make sure I was getting the best in modern tools. Everything I read about this impact driver was positive. Now that I have had the privileged of using this tool over the past month I am more than happy with it and would say for sure, it out performs the makita, hatatchi impact drivers I have used. The drill is great as well. You really can't beat this deal that amazon offers with the combo package.

I have been looking for torque drivers for some time and settled on this Wiha product. Very high German quality! Shipped on time. Another very satisfied customer!

I purchased this set about two months ago and have used them extensively since purchase. Overall, I am very pleased with the power and performance.My background, so you know where I'm coming from: I often install network cable and building to building wireless networks as part of my job. I'm also an avid DIYer with several sheds, decks, pole barns, garages, and remodeling jobs under my belt.During the past two months I've used this drill and impact driver to complete several projects at my home, my extended families homes, and to complete a handful of network installations. Most recently, the impact driver saw a lot of use driving lag screws for my niece and nephews new swingset.Both tools, the impact driver and drill have performed flawlessly. They are very comfortable, compact, and have plenty of power. The impact driver easily sank lag screws into 6x6 lumber again and again.Battery life is very good and charge time from a fully drained battery is about 30 minutes at 50 degrees. I've noticed that charging at lower temperatures takes longer, but so have every other lithium ion tool I've used.The ratcheting chuck is excellent on the drill and I've never had a bit slip or come loose. This is the best chuck I've used on any drill. It releases very easily as well - not something I can say for my older DeWalt cordless.I love the LED lights on the impact driver and have actually used it as a flashlight! They stay on for about 15 seconds after you release the trigger. The lights on…

I do a number of projects through our house and some woodworking. By far the most frequently used tool is a cordless drill/driver. I own an 18V with a traditional battery; a good performer but heavy and slightly unbalanced in the hand. A 14.4 volt with traditional battery which became much less used after the purchase of the 18 volt but still saw some use on short duration projects simply because it is lighter than the 18V, and DeWalt 7.2V "stick-style" used for smaller and/or more delicate projects. Over the past year, on DIY programs and in tool reviews, I had been noticing more attention given to impact drivers for everyday use in a broad variety of applications and projects. Especially in driving screws. Since this is a lot of what I use my drill/drivers for, my interest was piqued by the general consensus that the impact drivers were more efficient and less prone to the bit skipping out of the screw heads. This prompted my quest for yet another new tool for the arsenal. I hit the shelves of the local stores and checked out the current crop.From the very first time I picked up this one I was in love. You see, I have been cursed with wide palms and short fingers and not a single power tool I have ever held or used truly felt comfortable in my hand. Mind you, I could still get a firm grip and it was never a safety problem, but especially with a heavier tool like my 18V, on longer projects I inevitably ended up with fatigue and a lingering ache in my wrist. When I…

BACKGROUND:I own a DeWalt 18-Volt Ni-Cad hammerdrill and a DeWalt 12-volt drill. The batteries recently bit the bullet. The cost of replacement batteries is ridiculous, especially ridiculous to upgrade to lithium-ion batteries. I came to the decision that I would just by a new drill. I have always purchased DeWalt, but I was disappointed with the 18-volt DeWalt drill overall. So, decided to look at other brands. I did a little research online and decided that I could benefit from a powerful impact driver. Further research led me to the Bosch products. Bosch cordless tools seem to get very positive professional reviews and also overwhelmingly glowing reviews from most real users. I was all set to purchase Bosch CLPK23-180 18-Volt 2-Tool Litheon Combo Kit until I came across Bosch 26618-01. I decided on the Bosch 26618-01 because I was primarily interested in an impact driver (not necessarily a "kit"). The Bosch 26618-01 is the best Bosch currently has to offer.Interested in a Bosch impact drill/driver? What's Available?There are two 18-volt impact drill/driver currently being offered by Bosch: Model 25618 and 26618.As of the time of this review, the best deal on Model 25618 is to buy it in a "combo kit" which includes the Compact Tough Drill/Driver model 36618 for around $200. The Bosch CLPK23-180 18-Volt 2-Tool Litheon Combo is a great kit. I almost bought it instead. I suggest you buy it if you can only budget $200. However, the kit comes with the Impact…

...However- I was building a very large deck and I needed to screw down lots of composite decking. I was thrilled with the promise of this tool and I couldn't wait to get the thing. I happily got my new gun and charged my batteries. My first use worked very well right off the bat, but I could only drive about 25 or 30 screws before the battery died. I went to battery #2 and got similar results. (I was driving 2-1/2" composite deck screws.) I read the instructions again, and they stated that the batteries would hold a charge much better after 3 or 4 complete chargings. I really wanted this to work so I stuck with it a few more days. I gave the tool a fair opportunity to meet my needs, and I charged both batteries repeatedly over the next 3 days, but alas, The most screws I was able to drive before either battery died was around 50. I think the composite screws and decking materials are just too much for this thing to handle. I'm sure the tool would work very well with shorter screws and soft lumber applications like hanging drywall, but that wasn't why I needed the tool. Unfortunately, I was forced to send the tool back to Amazon. Now I'm back to scewing down the decking with my cordless drill and a metal screwguide. Oh well- It was worth a try. Maybe I should have bought the corded version...

This is a great set of cordless tools. I also have the Milwaukee V28 (very heavy but a powerhouse) and a Makita V18 Lith Ion (second favorite drill) but I find myself reaching for the compact drill/driver or impact driver almost all of the time in my shop. If you do a lot of drilling, just make up a set of drill bits for yourself with the hex shaft ends (you can purchase individual ones at Lowes or Home Depot or buy a set from DeWalt etc.). It's so convenient when heading out of the house on a small job to just throw everything into the bag and toss into the car to take with you. The Lith ion batteries give you a long run time and I guarantee that you'll be reaching for one of these most of the time when working. I have been most impressed with the impact driver/wrench when driving screws. You just have to back off when screw is set to prevent you from snapping the head off. In any event you'll be happy with this set.

Great combo of tools. Small but tough. All sorts of uses. Great battery life. Have used it tons already. A must-have for the do-it-yourselfer.