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The 12-volt impact driver is a versatile mighty mite. To put nine of the best to the test, we drove lag screws into a 4 x 4 until the batteries ran out.
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Price: 120
Weight: 2.14 lb
Lags: 167
Battery Type and Size Amp-Hours : Li-ion/2 Ahr
Likes: We like the Bosch s stubby size it s nearly an inch shorter than the Milwaukee. We also thought a lot of its smooth and solid driving performance. And as odd as this sounds, if you re drilling and driving somewhere dark, you ll appreciate Bosch s three LEDs.
Dislikes: Could use a two-speed selector switch and a push-to-lock chuck that operates with one hand, like its red competitor.
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Bosch PS41
Ranking: 1/2
Price: 120
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Price: 60
Weight: 2.12 lb
Lags: 63
Battery Type and Size Amp-Hours : Li-ion/1.5 Ahr
Likes: This tool represents cost-effective driving, especially for homeowners who already own other Nextec tools Craftsman s highly successful cordless platform and don t need to purchase a battery pack. It has one of the more responsive triggers in our test. Comfortable shape and balance make this an easy-handling tool.
Dislikes: None.
Craftsman 17428
Ranking: 1/2 Best Value
Price: 60
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DeWalt DCF815S2
Price: 125
Weight: 2.31 lb
Lags: 108
Likes: The most comfortable of the drivers has a slim, well-shaped handle that allows the user to quickly scoop it up. Its block-shaped battery means you can stand the tool upright, which is useful when working inside kitchen cabinets. Its nose-mounted worklight illuminates like a train in a tunnel.
Dislikes: Should come with a carrying case, like almost every other tool in the test.
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Hitachi WH10DFL
Price: 110
Weight: 2.19 lb
Lags: 64
Likes: A midrange performer with a smooth-running motor and sensitive trigger switch, the Hitachi sunk its lags without any hint of its feeling the strain.
Dislikes: Not really a complaint as much as an observation: Hitachi s tools are considered pro-duty, but we think the next version will have to drive twice as many lags on a charge to maintain that reputation.
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Master Mechanic 147616
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Price: 80
Weight: 2.16 lb
Lags: 53
Battery Type and Size Amp-Hours : Li-ion/1.3 Ahr
Likes: Not a bad little tool. If you got one for a present, you d be quite happy with it. Its performance is respectable, even if it wasn t among our top finishers.
Dislikes: It looks a bit dated. It needs another trip through the design department to slim it down, and the engineers need to add some amp-hours to its battery to boost lag-driving performance.
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Milwaukee 2453-20
Ranking: Best Overall
Price: 137
Weight: 2.26 lb
Lags: 213
Likes: It s rare to see one tool punish the competition the way the Milwaukee did. Honestly, we were amazed. A brushless motor and stout drivetrain produce 1,200 inch-pounds of peak torque, so we never questioned its lag-driving ability. It s also easy to use, thanks to a two-speed selector switch and an outstanding push-to-lock chuck.
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Porter-Cable PCL120IDC-2
Weight: 2.34 lb
Lags: 57
Likes: At this price even a small detail can give a tool an advantage. The Porter-Cable s 950 inch-pounds of torque put it well ahead of comparably priced products at about 800 inch-pounds. That gives it an edge in speed and ease of driving. It also has a magnetic bit holder, a well-ventilated motor, and a decent belt clip.
Dislikes: A small, petty gripe, but the handle is a tad thick.
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Ridgid R82237
Weight: 2.45 lb
Lags: 83
Likes: The Ridgid proved to be our most fully featured driver. Certainly its lag numbers are respectable, but its torque output 1,100 inch-pounds enables fast driving and the ability to handle large fasteners. We also like its push-to-lock chuck. It releases bits easily, ejecting them the way you d shuck a spent shell from a shotgun.
Rockwell RK2515K2
Price: 100
Weight: 2.74 lb
Lags: 45
Likes: We hesitated to include this hybrid of a drill driver and an impact driver, but we were pleasantly surprised by its performance. The 21- position clutch and a four-position selector switch driving, impact driving, and two drilling speeds greatly increase its versatility.
Dislikes: Its design makes it bulkier and somewhat heavier than similar products.
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