Makita impact driver

[hifi_dave]

Looking to buy a Makita impact driver. I already have a battery and charger, so I just need the body but I'm confused.

Does the Impact Driver also drill ?

I don't understand the chuck mechanism. Do the screw bits, bolt bits and drill bits fit straight in or does it need an adaptor or something ?

[struth]

not really, no. its an impact wrench for screws really. it will be a hex chuck. pull outer back and slip in a driver end; release outer and your away. much better than screwing with a drill,

[hifi_dave]

Thanks Grant. I knew you would have an answer..:youtheman:

That's OK, I do have another cordless drill.

So, I don't need an adaptor or anything ? Just plug in the appropriate shaped bit ?

[struth]

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Makita-763198-1-Keyless-Chuck-Hexagon/dp/B000O3I5GY?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1?source=ps-sl-shoppingads-lpcontext&psc=1%27

You can buy one of these if you want to drill with it etc. I think it would fit but i'd just use another drill. better to have 2 so you dont have to fiddle with bits.

this pic shows you the hex socket on end of drill. so standard driver bits and with an adaptor sockets too can be used. A lot of driver and socket sets have the little adaptor in it.

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/512ICHEW0LS._AC_SL1000_.jpg

The outer black sheath pulls back to take the bit then snaps back to lock it

[brian2957]

You could use something like this Dave https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/372487397276?epid=13032259725&hash=item56b9fa9f9c:g:~s4AAOSwnfRb1tDF

However as Grant says, I would use it for screws only.

You can use something like this with it too https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133528986206?epid=1354770007&hash=item1f16f2a25e:g:Ij0AAOSwS8Jg5Qnt
Gives you more options, and a very good price for this.

Fantastic tool BTW. I use mine all the time :D

[ReggieB]

Note also that there are two main battery types for Makita tools:

CXT
https://makitauk.com/cxt

Is a 12V system. I've a few CXT and they are fine for a lot of around the house sort of jobs. They tend to be small, lighter and cheaper. I have a CXT Impact drive like this one: https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-td110dz-12v-li-ion-cxt-cordless-impact-driver-bare/524fg

LXT
https://makitauk.com/lithium-ion-lxt

Is an 18V system. More powerful and meatier option. This is what the pros. use. I've just got a couple of LXT units - a garden strimmer and hammer drill where you need the extra umpf. There are LXT impact divers like this one https://www.screwfix.com/p/makita-dtd156z-18v-li-ion-lxt-cordless-impact-driver-bare/498jj

So make sure you choose the body that matches the battery you have.

[Pigmy Pony]

mine is very similar to the one grant's pictured, but a BL (brushless motor) version. Only a little bit dearer, but has a bit more welly and uses less battery.

Can't go wrong with Makita imo - you get a standard 12 month guarantee, but if after purchasing you go online you can extend the warranty to 3 years for free :)

All my power tools (including DAB radio) are Makita. Great stuff. Although I have fallen out with my latest purchase (18v brad nailer) since yesterday when I sent a 45mm brad through a 38mm piece of wood, and my finger took the remaining 7mm :doh:

[hifi_dave]

Thanks lads, lots of info there.

I will go with an impact driver and keep my drill for drilling.

The De-Walt package looks good value.

I had their DAB radio as a birthday pressie in June, which is why I have the battery and charger.

[Pigmy Pony]

Thanks lads, lots of info there.

I will go with an impact driver and keep my drill for drilling.

The De-Walt package looks good value.

I had their DAB radio as a birthday pressie in June, which is why I have the battery and charger.

DeWalt gear is good. Milwaukee is very good. But if you're already invested in a particular brand, switching to another can be costly. I once asked a Milwaukee stockist (at this point it was still a fairly new brand in UK) who was buying this new gear (and presumably ditching their current stuff) and his reply was "Mostly folk who've had their stuff robbed from their van and are having to start again" :eek:

[brian2957]

mine is very similar to the one grant's pictured, but a BL (brushless motor) version. Only a little bit dearer, but has a bit more welly and uses less battery.

Can't go wrong with Makita imo - you get a standard 12 month guarantee, but if after purchasing you go online you can extend the warranty to 3 years for free :)

All my power tools (including DAB radio) are Makita. Great stuff. Although I have fallen out with my latest purchase (18v brad nailer) since yesterday when I sent a 45mm brad through a 38mm piece of wood, and my finger took the remaining 7mm :doh:

Ouch :doh:

[Pigmy Pony]

Ouch :doh:

I was brave though, I didn't cry :) But standing on a nail a few minutes later made my eyes water a bit. My body's way of saying pack up your shit and go home...

[brian2957]

Did you get the ' Vinegar and brown paper' treatment.

When we cut ourselves as kids we got a dose of this https://www.boots.com/califig-syrup-of-figs-100ml?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_-Health+%26+Pharmacy-_-UK_Brand_Shopping

Sorted all ailments :)

Sorry for the thread crapping Dave :)

[Vince]

Love my impact driver and I love Bosch gear. It's so reliable and well made also very tactile.
However, I bought a McAllister impact driver from Screwfix, basically Screwfix and B&Q's own make. I bought it because it was so cheap compared to the completion. My first one developed a small grease leak from were the chuck goes into the body. Took it back to Screwfix, 5 minutes later, a new one in my mitts, superb customer service.
My pal Alan, (MadMoon) saw it, had a little play with it and went out and bought one himself, definitely recommended. For the amount of use it will get with me, it'll last a lifetime. Oh, two batteries as well, lithium, so you shouldn't be caught short.
All for under £80.

[brian2957]

I've been doing a lot of work on my house and deal with Screwfix at least once a week. Their customer service is excellent and prices are very good :)

[struth]

Did you get the ' Vinegar and brown paper' treatment.

When we cut ourselves as kids we got a dose of this https://www.boots.com/califig-syrup-of-figs-100ml?cm_mmc=bmm-buk-google-ppc-_-PLAs_HeroCompare-_-Health+%26+Pharmacy-_-UK_Brand_Shopping

Sorted all ailments :)

Sorry for the thread crapping Dave :)

we always got the iodine treatment . :stalks:

[Pigmy Pony]

I've been doing a lot of work on my house and deal with Screwfix at least once a week. Their customer service is excellent and prices are very good :)

+1 for Screwfix- competitive pricing, and returns policy as good as it gets :)

My favourite Screwfix purchase is my Titan hoover. Only £45. I call mine ANITA, as it's almost an anagram, is a bit loud and has... um, she'll kill me if she reads this :eyebrows: Oo-er, I seem to be thread drifting again

[hifi_dave]

Bloody marvellous.

I should have bought one of these years ago. The Makita has changed my life. No more drilling a pilot hole, then a clearance hole and a c/sink plus the laborious
screwing - just a quick zzzzzzz and the job is done...:carrot:

[struth]

great... i always used to drills; one to screw with, with plenty torque.

[Pigmy Pony]

Bloody marvellous.

I should have bought one of these years ago. The Makita has changed my life. No more drilling a pilot hole, then a clearance hole and a c/sink plus the laborious
screwing - just a quick zzzzzzz and the job is done...:carrot:

Welcome to the club Dave - now you need one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233984987503?epid=10032165943&hash=item367a97916f:g:M8AAAOSwAQBgiAJD

Great for working outdoors, gardening or barbeques, mine will run for a couple of days on one battery charge (3ah) :) Sounds pretty good too, though your Luxman gear might give it some competition :)

[hifi_dave]

Welcome to the club Dave - now you need one of these:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/233984987503?epid=10032165943&hash=item367a97916f:g:M8AAAOSwAQBgiAJD

Great for working outdoors, gardening or barbeques, mine will run for a couple of days on one battery charge (3ah) :) Sounds pretty good too, though your Luxman gear might give it some competition :)
I've got one, the family bought it for my birthday along with the battery and charger which is why I was thinking about a Makita driver. The radio has been great and so far, very robust despite being drenched and having half a tree dropped on it. Looks like it could survive a nuclear strike.

[hifinutt]

often wonder about getting an impact driver , last time used one was a friends on an outdoor project but it was very noisy . think it was dewalt or makita . i found it a bit tiresome . just spent 3 days boarding a loft and i think i might have found it a bit unpleasant in such a confined place . sticking with my normal cordless at the moment [ ryobi ] as its quiet !!!