Impact Driver [Power Tool]

[nelsonic]

As noted in https://github.com/dwyl/learn-cad-cam-cnc/issues/47#issuecomment-1006102608 I am considering getting an impact driver for heavier duty wood working jobs where the 12v screw driver we have in the workshop hasn't been enough. It just dies when trying to insert longer screws into lumber; not enough torque. 😞

Thinking of getting the DCK266P2T set of High-torque Brushless Combi Drill and Impact driver set: https://www.dewalt.co.uk/product/dck266p2t-gb/18v-xr-brushless-twin-kit-2-x-5ah It has excellent 9.6/10 reviews online.

This is the price in PT at the cheapest online retailer: https://ferramentas.pt/kit-aparafusadoras-dcd796-dcf887-18v-dewalt-dck266p2t.html

£255.95 (€299 at the time of writing ... 📉 🙄 ) https://ffx.co.uk/product/Get/Dewalt-Dck266P2T-Gb-5035048667880-18V-2-X-5Ah-Xr-Brushless-Combi-Impact-Kit

Ouch ...

There is a cheaper version and it's easy to confuse the two because they are very similar: https://www.screwfix.com/p/dewalt-dck2060m2t-sfgb-18v-2-x-4-0ah-li-ion-xr-brushless-cordless-twin-pack/362JT

The cheaper one has 4.0Ah batteries instead of 5.0Ah ... this means lower power and more charging.

[nelsonic]

Leroy Merlin has a 15% off everything deal on for CyberMonday ...

Means that the top-of-the-line Dewalt Impact Driver which is usually €429: https://www.leroymerlin.pt/produtos/ferramentas/ferramentas-eletricas-acessorios-e-consumiveis/aparafusadoras-e-acessorios/aparafusadoras/aparafusadora-sem-fio-dewalt-dcf887p2-18v-baterias-mala-80139047.html

is "only" €364,65:

This is definitely not "cheap" by any means. 💸 But I'm going to need something like this for an up-coming project 💡 where I'm expecting to have to drive hundreds (if not thousands) of screws into wood ... 🙄

OK, hold the phone, Ferramentas.pt has it even cheaper: €279,41 https://ferramentas.pt/aparafusadora-de-impacto-s-escovas-18v-5-0ah-dewalt-dcf887p2.html

Recall this is the set that has the 5Ah batteries considerably more powerful:

[nelsonic]

Bought it. Should arrive next week. Don't need it immediately. But will use it very soon. 👌 ⏳