Lithium-ion cordless impact driver delivers up to 177 in./lbs. of torquw
Super compact 7.2-volt lithium-ion battery for 2 times more cycles and longer run time; straight or pistol grip positions
Built-in LED light illuminates the work area via a separate switch
Battery, charger, one drill bit, two driver bits, a tool holster with belt loop (not a clip-on), padded carrying case
Editorial Review:
Ideal for screw driving in tight, confined spaces. Durable hinge mechanism allows conversion from pencil to pistol grip operation. Impact mechanism ensures easy operation with reduced reaction force. New design allows for manual screw driving. Built-in LED job light for excellent work efficiency in dimly lit work spaces. Includes the Makita TD020DSEW 7.2V Lithium-Ion Cordless Straight Line Impact Driver, STANDARD- 30 min. charger, (2) 1.0 Ah Li-ion batteries, Holster, 3mm drill bit, 4 piece screwdriver bit set, and Carry case.
The most powerful in-line screwdriver to date! Why? Well, two reasons: it sports the extended run time, high energy output Lithium-Ion batteries, and it's also an impact driver. It may seem unbelievable to have an impact driver so small, but it's true. An impact driver hammers the chuck laterally to give increased torque to drilling and driving operations, as opposed to just relying on the motor to spin the chuck. This powerhouse provides 12-volt power, with Lithium-Ion and impact energy, in only 7.2 volts. This sweet little tool offers twice the torque of other 7.2 volt in-line screw drivers and any other in its class. Most in-line screw drivers are only 3.6 volts. This new Makita tool offers twice the voltage, twice the power and twice the run time of standard models.
Other great features include a comfortable rubber grip, an easy to reach thumb on/off switch and the easiest to use, all-metal, quick-change, hex, Insty bit chuck. The chuck only accepts drill bits and driver bits that have a hex shank at the opposite end of, for example, a no. 2 Phillips driver bit. This really speeds up bit changes. Hex Insty bits have really become the standard and are offered in every drill bit kit available. There is an accessory Makita chuck that converts the quick-change hex bit chuck into the older style 3-jaw chuck that will accept round shank drill bits, so you can use your existing bits.
What I like most about this tool is it bends nearly 90 degrees for controlled driving. Driving in-line is great for fast, light-duty driving. For example, electricians use these tools for installing wall plates over outlets and switches. Driving at a right angle is used for driving longer screws and driving/drilling where more controlled accuracy is needed. This tool also has an LED light under the chuck that illuminates the work area, which is great for working in dark cabinets and under shelves. -- Gabriel Shantara Ford
What's in the Box Battery, charger, one drill bit, two driver bits, a tool holster with belt loop (not a clip-on), padded carrying case.
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 / 5.0
This is a must have tool:
I work in Critical Facilities (Data Centers) and I seen that one of my vendors had one of these. We used this drill all week and did not need to charge the battery. The impact feature of this drill is great. I purchased one of these for my father who works in the HVAC field and he loves his. This is a must have tool. It will get in those hard to reach places where the bigger drills will not and it has the power to get the job done.
1 speed....not good for me.:
I have had a couple of cordless screwdrivers in the past. They were always great for small household projects....like fixing toys, installing electrical plates when doing painting projects, etc. My last one died and I asked for a new one for X-mas. When I received this tool (Makita which I normally like) I assumed it would exceed the performance of those other devices. It absolutely did, but it comes at a cost. This thing is too much tool for what I had in mind and I am going to return it and replace with... more info
Great little driver with one small omission:
It's a great little driver, well-balanced and light-weight thanks
to the L-Ion battery. The impact function (which can't be switched
out) does a good job of driving screws into tight materials. However,
the lack of a variable speed system makes it a little difficult to
use to start threaded screws into tapped holes and is the reason I
had to drop it down by one star.
This is a HOT SMOKIN' DEAL:
For those that have used impact drivers you know. For those that haven't you should know. These are great tools and this particular one is an amazing bargain. These tools don't use clutches like cordless drills so you can easily overtighten a screw but the feedback given by the impaction mechanism clearly indicates, at least to me, when the screw is tight. The advantages are you can drive much larger screws without effort and, perhaps even more significantly, any type of back torque on your wrist.... more info
