Recommend an Impact Driver

TitianGerm

Hi Folks,

Looking to pick up an impact driver in the next few days as I need to start lifting some flooring on the second floor as I want to install some insulation between the joists. After that I will be looking to put some more flooring in the attic.

When I did the first half of the attic I was using a drill from Lidl and it made the job way more difficult than it should have been.

I was thinking Einhell as I like the options of the interchange batteries between all their different tools and could definitely see myself adding more as I go.

listermint

you won't best the dewalt ones tbh.

Amazon prime today but check deals on this model elsewhere sometimes amazon jukes the pricing.

this type of tool I'd buy a good one once. And not various crappier ones.

https://amzn.eu/d/0gPlp6rv

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393365#Comment_122393365

Thanks Listermint, I actually have that one in my bag from this morning. I like the DeWalt tools and seem to be plenty of ok offers on them.

This is the Einhell I was looking at.

https://amzn.eu/d/06FJIeSx

listermint

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393378#Comment_122393378

for the price difference the dewalt is much better purchase. Weight, the size specifically the short face and power. I'd pay the extra. You'll have the dewalt for years

Kurooi

I'm quite a fan of the dewalt impact driver. Keep in mind batteries are expensive, you might be better off getting the set, like that's an extra 80-90 euro but you get 2 batteries (worth maybe 50 eur x2) charger (30 eur), drill (90 eur) and the case (whatever that's worth to you)

https://www.diy.ie/departments/dewalt-xr-li-ion-cordless-combi-drill-impact-driver-2-x-1-5ah-dcz298s2t-bqgb/5054905282929_BQ.prd

eggy81

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393378#Comment_122393378

That particular one is a half inch drive too so not ideal for screw tips. Go the dewalt. Can’t go wrong.

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393411#Comment_122393411

These ones have a brushed motor don't they? I was led to believe brush less was the way to go?

Kurooi

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393447#Comment_122393447

I have this one and no complaints, it's home diy and already pricey as is.

That said if you have other dewalt batteries or chargers spare, the bruhless bare unit will work for you.

Or if you don't care for the drill.

Of course keep in mind the 18v vs 20v

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393473#Comment_122393473

I've no DeWalt batteries so I'll be starting fresh. I've some older mixed brand tools there but will be looking to replace them over the next 12-18 months with something better and that will last years.

I may potentially be able to get the vat back on whatever I order.

TitianGerm

https://www.ept-irl.com/dewalt-dcf887d2-18v-xr-3-speed-brushless-impact-driver-205nm-cw-2-x-20ah-li-ion-batteries-charger-in-t-stak-box

So after having a quick looking again I'm down to the above or the one Listermint posted above and getting one battery and charger for the moment.

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393760#Comment_122393760

Assuming the supplier is OK then I think thats the best deal you'll get. Same one at Screwfix is a good bit more expensive https://www.screwfix.ie/p/dewalt-dcf887d2-gb-18v-2-x-2ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-impact-driver/301fu

Lumen

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393447#Comment_122393447

Brushless doesn't make any difference for a DIY driver. Brushes are replaceable and take years to wear out even in professional daily use. There's supposedly a marginal power efficiency advantage, but again not important for this application.

TitianGerm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122393987#Comment_122393987

Yea EPT are a great supplier in Carlow. They've been around years and I know lots of people who've bought tools off them for their farms and businesses.

CelticRambler

Piggybacking on this thread to ask if there are any impact drivers on the DIY market with a 3/4" drive? I have a set of 1.5" old fashioned rusty lugnuts to remove, and the ideal socket would need a 3/4" drive.

If not, would the benefit of the impact overwhelm any loss of power/stability from putting a 1/2" → 3/4" adaptor between the drive and the nut?

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122394369#Comment_122394369

Don't go the other way around, you can get an adapter from 1/4" hex to 3/4" but they invariably snap.

I long ago bought into the DeWalt system and have couple a few of their impact drivers. I think this is the 1/2" one I have https://www.amazon.fr/DeWalt-DCF899N-XJ-DCF899N-Cordless-Brushless/dp/B00VXN7TUW/ bought as a bare tool.

Certainly no problem doing the job I wanted it to do which was remove rusted suspension bolts.

If you have a compressor then a 3/4" air impact gun would be the cheapest option https://www.amazon.fr/Draper-83964-Impact-Wrench-Square/dp/B07X4JHYVR/ a 3/4" DeWalt or other big brand would be much more expensive.

Easy enough to find a 1/2" to 3/4" adaptor https://www.amazon.fr/dp/B09R2B456K/ but a full 1/2" set of sockets sockets aren't very expensive.

the_pen_turner

ept are a great shop. not my local but i have bought off them several times. good prices and service.

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122395290#Comment_122395290

Thats great. I just wanted to make people aware that the best price is not always the best deal. There is at least one Irish company that has been posted about on Boards that has great bargains but never any stock.

CelticRambler

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122394769#Comment_122394769

If you have a compressor then a 3/4" air impact gun would be the cheapest option

Don't have one at the moment, but I've been making a list of Good Reasons to find space for one in my life/shed. I doubt I would ever need the portability of a battery powered impact driver.

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122396803#Comment_122396803

I wouldn't be without one but my main uses are for pumping up car, lawn tractor and wheel barrow tyres plus cleaning dust out of computers and other equipment.

Just double check the air requirements of any air gun you get if you want to use it full wack. With a lesser compressor you'll be waiting for the cylinder to charge back up but it will still all work.

poker--addict

anyone recommend a nice kit of heads for the 1/4 hex (dewalt impact)

The Continental Op

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122975784#Comment_122975784

I manly use sockets like this in my 1/4 inch hex impact driver.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/SASHTECH-Hex-Magnetic-Driver-Socket/dp/B097RW1V1Q

imo 13mm is about as big as you want to use in that size impact driver. I use that impact driver manly for screws.

Don't bother with these adapters so you can use 1/2 inch sockets they tend to break even the brand name ones like this one

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-B-66874-Impact-Drive-Adapter/dp/B088CCW1YQ