Latest Makita impact driver testing..

[UncleDave]

The performance is always interesting and typically goes back and forth between generations with the latest from each guy " winning" this or that series of sink speed comparisons. Of course most of this 101 type testing miss ergonomics, vibration or tool cut out thresholds.

More interesting to me are the niggling problems you see when really pushing these things- like realizing there is a sharp lip under the milwaukee trigger - or that after a few hard runs you cant get the bits out of the collets of some of them.

I like this guys reviews - some online guys clearly dont actually build much if anything, and just do sink speed tests in a garage - this guy seems to do a bit of everything wood related from framing to fine carpentry work.

This new Makita's a beast.

 

[chexxers]

i will stick with my 18V makita stuff, like everything else its PAID for!! very pleased with all my Makita tools!!

 

[Hohn]

i will stick with my 18V makita stuff, like everything else its PAID for!! very pleased with all my Makita tools!!

Same. My 18V is powerful enough to break bits, and remove lug nuts with a square drive adapter.

I can’t see how more power does anything whatsoever.

 

[UncleDave]

i will stick with my 18V makita stuff, like everything else its PAID for!! very pleased with all my Makita tools!!

I understand that.

I lost count of all the 18V makita products I have and I love them all.
I still feel thats the best all rounder platform.

Ive rebuilt several houses decks and kitchens and engines and only need more when I move into yard tools.

 

[UncleDave]

Same. My 18V is powerful enough to break bits, and remove lug nuts with a square drive adapter.

I can’t see how more power does anything whatsoever.

More power helps with chainsaws and mowers.

Ive rarely needed more power than my 18 drills and impacts.

Nothing in my driveway including my Class A motorhome on 22"s can resist my biggest 18V gun.

Ive seen it blast at least one honda crankbolt off.