Hand impact drivers are power tools almost exclusively used for driving fasteners. They do so by both rotating the fasteners and using a forward thrust to drive them in place. Visually, Makita’s LXT impact driver is svelte and compact—pull the trigger and you’ll immediately notice the smooth, quiet motor. This is backed up by numerous speed/mode settings for any type of application, although deciphering them may seem daunting at first. There are four speed settings, wood and bolt modes, and two tightening modes that prevent fastener breakage or stripping. Once mastered, these modes help perform repetitive tasks with consistent results.
We’ve found 12-volt, compact impact drivers to be super handy and useful. Bosch’s Max is no exception, as it’s become our go-to tool for random tasks that pop up. A low-speed, low-torque setting renders small, delicate jobs (where overdriving a fastener can be a problem) worry-free. In our testing, the Max completed every task, including driving 4.5-inch-long, 3⁄8-inch lag bolts—without pilot holes. It did drive slower and work harder than a larger driver, but it got the job done.
We measured an average of 92 decibels for the user when the Atomic was in use, which isn’t the loudest impact we have tested to date, but we wouldn’t exactly describe this tool as quiet. CPO may change this privacy policy from time to dewalt reciprocating saw time by posting updated versions of the privacy policy here. As we may make changes to this privacy policy at any time without notifying you, we suggest that you review this privacy policy each time you access or use the CPO Sites.
Amp-hours (Ah) describes the amount of power the battery holds (its capacity), which determines how long a fully charged battery can perform before needing a recharge. The higher the Ah rating of the battery, the greater its storage capacity. As voltage and Ah ratings increase so do the weight and bulk of the battery and the tool it powers. The M12 Fuel was capable of driving every fastener the 18- and 20-volt drivers did, including 3⁄8 x 3-inch lag bolts, without a pilot hole. Two inches shorter than most drivers, with a compact head, the M12 Fuel is great in tight spaces.
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