May 102013
DEWALT Bare-Tool DC825B 1/4-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Driver
- Tool only with no battery, frameless motor for extended tool durability and life
- Compact size and weight allows access into tighter areas and reduces user fatigue
- 1,330 in-lbs of torque to perform a wide range of fastening applications
- 0-2,400 rpm/0-2,700 rpm for faster application speed
- Replaceable brushes for increased serviceability; textured anti-slip comfort grip for maximum comfort and control
DC825B – 3/4″ (6.4mm) 18V Cordless Impact Driver (Tool Only). Frameless motor for extended tool durability and life. Compact size and weight allow access into tighter areas and reduces user fatigue. 1,330 in-lbs of torque to perform a wide range of fastening applications. 0-2,400 rpm/0-2,700 ipm for faster application speed. Replaceable brushes for increased serviceability. Textured anti-slip comfort grip provides maximum comfort and control. Durable magnesium gear case and all metal tran
List Price: $ 197.00
Price: $ 197.00
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Best. Tool. Ever.,
I actually got this tool when I bought the 6-tool set that comes in a contractor bag. I really bought the set for the reciprocating saw, the circular saw, the grinder, and the “normal” drill. My attitude toward the impact driver was more or less, “eh, that thing looks pretty wimpy”. Well, that was two months ago, before I completely re-framed half of a house. This is now the most used tool I own. I can drive 3 1/2″ screws into studs and headers all day long, one handed. As long as I’m driving straight, I will never strip out screw heads with it. In fact, the worst problem I have is breaking bits. The DeWalt “Impact Ready” bits are the worst. I will sometimes break a bit after only one screw. That should give you an idea of the torque and power this thing generates! The good news is that I did find that, surprisingly, Kobalt bits seem to hold up very well for some reason. I can sometimes get 50 screws driven with one Kobalt bit! I’m talking 3 1/2″ screws into yellow pine, by the way. If you’re driving 2″ screws you’ll go all day with one bit. Get the Kobalts, though – they’re $13 for a box of 50 at Lowe’s. The DeWalts are something like $7 for 5 bits – which are good for about 10 screws total before they all break.
It may seem intimidating that it breaks bits, but don’t worry, my 97 pound girlfriend has no trouble at all using this thing. Really it’s unbelievable. There is simply no way to put into words how well and easily this thing drives screws. It seems impossible. The days of leaning into the back of a regular drill with all my weight, just to have the screw head strip out millimeters from being set are over!
I’m buying one of these for my brother for his birthday – it’s the best gift I could possibly give to someone that does any kind of carpentry or drives fasteners. Absolutely worth every penny.
PS. I know this review is over the top, and I’m sure there are other drivers that perform just as well, but my experience with this tool has been just great, so I wanted to share it with the world! Thanks for reading!
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New and improved, finally,
I own 9 impact drivers from 3 different manufacturers and my old Dewalt (ni-cad style) was my least favorite of the group but this new one (which is made for the new 18v Lithium-Ion type batteries but works with all my old 18v ni-cads) is top notch. Dewalt has apparently fixed most of the problems found in the old ni-cad style impact guns (like excessive bit wobble) and added a light like the Makitas and Ryobis have. Now more compact and more powerful than the competition. A definite winner.
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Great Driver,
I use this tool to drive drywall and lag screws. I have not had any problems. The redesigned tool is smaller than the older one and the led light has made this tool even better.
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