Drill/Driver

[Trav]

Originally Posted By: GGorman04
I did not know the benefits of an impact driver. Maybe I will try and get the package deal.

Best tool there is for removing oil pan and trans pan bolts as well as other small bolts around the engine compartment. You can run all the pan bolts up slowly with no impact and final tighten by hand to really speed the job up.

 

[kb27]

I use the Milwaukee M18 impact driver daily, for loosening/tightening battery terminal nuts, hold-downs, with adaptors, extensions and sockets

 

[GGorman04]

Really good to know. I would have trouble sometimes with screws and wood.
Will try an impact driver combo once they come up on sale.
Thanks

 

[Trav]

Use a little bar soap on the wood screws you will be amazed at the difference it makes.

 

[GGorman04]

Thanks for the tip Trav

 

[GGorman04]

For anyone that bought or has the milwaukee m18, did you buy the larger battery?

 

[KD0AXS]

I only have the two batteries that came with my Ridgid. I've debated getting a larger battery or another standard battery but I've found that they charge fast enough that I've never needed any more. If you're a very heavy user or going to be away from a power source to charge them, you may wish to get another battery.