Power Tools Reviews
Makita BTD142HW 18V Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver
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 My new favorite tool. I'm a lead carpenter for a residential remodeler. I've owned 11 cordless drills over the years (currently I have 4) and this Makita is not only the best of the bunch, by far, it may be the best power tool I own. I've had it for about a month now and I've used it everyday. I have a complete compliment of "quick disconnect" bits so I also use this driver as a drill. I've drilled holes in concrete and block using masonry bits and it will easily countersink Tap-cons. I thought the little work light was a gimmicky thing but I have to admit, its a big help in tight dark places, I've even used it as a flashlight. For the size, weight, price, quality, power, etc, etc, you can't beat this drill/driver. The batteries charge in about 15 minutes but they last for days so with 2 batteries, you'll never be without a charged battery. The tool came with a soft square carrying case, kind of looks like a cooler. Since I hate wearing a tool belt rig, this case is great, if you remove the charger, this case will hold a bunch of standard handtools as well as the drill. This is a great product, I highly recommend it. drives like nobody's business I was hesitant to spend over $200 for an impact driver when I have more than a couple of drills laying around. That was until I drove a couple of screws with this bad boy. This thing is effortless to use, light weight, and has power to spare. The LED is nice, the 15 minute recharge time is crazy, and because of its low profile, it'll fit in tight spots. If you've ever stripped the heads off screws, maxed out the torque setting on your 18 volt drill, and the screw still wouldn't move, this driver is for you. My new favorite tool. I'm a lead carpenter for a residential remodeler. I've owned 11 cordless drills over the years (currently I have 4) and this Makita is not only the best of the bunch, by far, it may be the best power tool I own. I've had it for about a month now and I've used it everyday. I have a complete compliment of "quick disconnect" bits so I also use this driver as a drill. I've drilled holes in concrete and block using masonry bits and it will easily countersink Tap-cons. I thought the little work light was a gimmicky thing but I have to admit, its a big help in tight dark places, I've even used it as a flashlight. For the size, weight, price, quality, power, etc, etc, you can't beat this drill/driver. The batteries charge in about 15 minutes but they last for days so with 2 batteries, you'll never be without a charged battery. The tool came with a soft square carrying case, kind of looks like a cooler. Since I hate wearing a tool belt rig, this case is great, if you remove the charger, this case will hold a bunch of standard handtools as well as the drill. This is a great product, I highly recommend it. drives like nobody's business I was hesitant to spend over $200 for an impact driver when I have more than a couple of drills laying around. That was until I drove a couple of screws with this bad boy. This thing is effortless to use, light weight, and has power to spare. The LED is nice, the 15 minute recharge time is crazy, and because of its low profile, it'll fit in tight spots. If you've ever stripped the heads off screws, maxed out the torque setting on your 18 volt drill, and the screw still wouldn't move, this driver is for you. | |||||||||
