18v Impact Driver (why not many 3/8)?

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by msgross

I use the 18V Dewalt impact with one of these... Amazon.com: SE 7503SD 3-Piece Power Extension Bit Set for Drills: Home Improvement

I use those drivers in my 20 volt dewalt drill every day for work and only break one or two a year. When I am on certain gas station promotions I probably run 3-400 1/4" nuts off of ubolts on one battery in a days time. WHen I had my craftsman 19.2 I had to keep 10-12 batteries charged and ready to go for a days work. I tried the impact but it seems they use quite a bit more battery then the drill.

[71swb4x4]

Originally Posted by richard2717

I use those drivers in my 20 volt dewalt drill every day for work and only break one or two a year. When I am on certain gas station promotions I probably run 3-400 1/4" nuts off of ubolts on one battery in a days time. WHen I had my craftsman 19.2 I had to keep 10-12 batteries charged and ready to go for a days work. I tried the impact but it seems they use quite a bit more battery then the drill.

What size battery are you running? The 5 amp battery REALLY goes a while.

[richard2717]

Originally Posted by 71swb4x4

What size battery are you running? The 5 amp battery REALLY goes a while.

mine are only 4AH but I rarely have to change out one in the drill during the day, the sawzall on the otherhand.......... Maybe I should look into a set of 5AH ones for the sawzall.

[ERASER5]

I have a Makita 3/8" impact driver. I used to use it a lot. Very handy for tear down.