DeWalt DW056 reviews
Dewalt Impactor
So far an excellent impact driver. I used it to drill 1/2 inch holes thru 6x6's with a paddle bit. It did a better and faster job than a plug in hammer drill and did not once bog down. I recommend it highly.
11/4/2007
One stout little tool
I owned a repair shop for many years. I have used all kinds of air powered impact guns. Some have been very impressive but they always had the air hose to drag along. This tool has no hose and gives you the option of using any of the accessories that has a 1/4 inch hex end. That includes screw driver bits, socket drivers and even drill bits. Put a masonry bit in and now you have the real hammer drill! It takes a fraction of the holding force to drive a screw. Just pay attention because it will keep driving as long as you pull the trigger. I wouldn't recommend it, but I took tires off my car with it. That's strong. And it is smaller than a cordless drill so it fits in many more tight places. If you are into fixing things in a hurry, this is the tool for you. And since I already owned the battery from other tools the price was better because I didn't have to buy the 2 extra batteries, charger and case.
11/25/2007
Excellent product!
Purchased the DeWalt inpact for myself and co-worker. Absolutely love it. Should have purchased a long time ago. Recommend the drill chuck if you plan on drilling through any metal or use larger spade bit in wood. Eliminates torque on wrist when bit grabs like a standard drill causes.
Only down side (if you call this a down side) is it is too powerfull and when putting in screws it is easy to strip them out.
11/15/2007
would have been five stars if....
If it came with a case, it would have been perfect. I just got done putting in over 200 SDS screws a 4x10 beam. Our corded impact gun was not working, so I used this. One of the guys said that it might be too big of a job, but we were all amazed that they went in EASILY! Impact is the way of the future....I also think that a LiIon battery tool is next for me...
10/28/2007
Good solid tool
This is the best tool DeWalt makes. It is great for driving screws or Olys. In cabinets or timbers,
10/10/2007
get one
can't believe i waited this long to get one. i have 5 other drills/drivers for varying purposes, but i find i reach for this one the most. i don't think i have stripped out a single screw yet. get one and you will be happy.
2/25/2008
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