Not far behind Bosch’s jobsite radio is DeWALT with it’s own offering for 2013. But DeWALT’s doubles as a 12v/20v MAX battery charger, too.
Impact driver information, reviews, news, and more!
Milwaukee’s first brushless impact driver is a solid addition to their M18 FUEL line. Like their other tools in the line, the goal is on durability and power – and like the other tools, they achieve this pretty darn well. The cordless impact driver joins the few others available that offer 3 modes for controlling maximum speed and torque.
Impact Drivers with Brushless Motors
“Brushless motor” seems to be the newest power-tool buzzword these days. It may seem like nothing more than some marketing, but unlike the 18v/20v marketing gimmick there are some real benefits with these new motors, including more power and less wear on the motor.
Compare Impact Driver Specs
Use our exclusive Impact Driver Comparison Tool to compare up to 5 drivers side-by-side. Select the tools you want to compare, or check out popular comparisons like these: Compare Brushless Impact Drivers Compare Right-angle Impact Drivers Compare Popular 12v Drivers Compare Multi-mode Drivers |
Impact Bit and Accessory Guide
Without the right accessories you will be missing out on a lot of value offered by these powerful tools. Get single bits, invest in a sprawling accessory kit that has everything, or find something in between. Read more... |
Cordless Impact Driver vs. Drill: Which is best?
Cordless drills and cordless impact drivers have distinct strengths. But as you may suspect, there is also a lot of overlap in their usage.
On the job site, or even around the home, the fewer tools you need to bring with you the better. Depending on the task at hand, one may be much more effective at getting the job done.
Tool News
 | DeWALT’s New 2-in-1 Radio/Charger April 3, 2013 |
 | Bosch’s New Jobsite Radio March 19, 2013 Bosch has announced their new job-site radio, the PB120, in a lightweight but rugged looking form factor, high performance 5-Watt neodymium speakers, and powered by a 12v battery. |
 | Recall on Ryobi 4.0 A-h Batteries March 4, 2013 Based on reports of overheating enough to burst cause damage, some of Ryobi’s 18v lithium-ion 4.0 Ah battery packs (model number P108, part number 130429028) have been recalled. |
 | New Brushless Impact Wrenches from Milwaukee February 19, 2013 Milwaukee announced the imminent release of their new compact cordless impact wrenches, coming in March 2013. The 18v wrench will offer 200 ft-lbs of torque (that’s 2400 in-lbs to us impact driver guys). As part of the M18 FUEL line, they have brushless motors which offer less internal friction, allowing for longer tool life and increased power. |
 | Hitachi Releases Rare-Earth Magnetic Driver Bits February 13, 2013 Today Hitachi announced the release of a new line of magnetic driver-bit, each with a rare-earth magnet in an aluminum collar attached to the end of the bit. Made from S2 steel with a black oxide finish, the design allows some movement in the magnet to allow the fastener to sit flush against the magnet, as well as to get out of the way far enough for counter sinking. The bits are all 2″ long and are available in Phillips #2, Square #2 and Star T25 on an impact-ready shaft. |