I admit to being a bit of a slave to new tools. I like new tools. I actually look for excuses to buy new tools. Now I've been reading about how great these new impact drivers are, and I'm sure I'm not the only one curious. A few questions for those in the know:
I can easily see one of these in my hand when I'm reaching over my head trying to drive a long screw, hanging a cabinet. But how about the casework itself ? I was reading on Woodweb, that several shops have gone exclusive for them - they use them for assembly and every other aspect around the shop.
Can you drill with them ? I mean pilots, c-sink etc ? Do they spin fast enough ?
Is it really a one tool do all ?
What's the down side ?
Preferred brand (and battery type) ? I was just looking around my garage and I see my 15.6 Panasonic batteries and charger, my Dewalt 18 XRP, batteries and charger, my makita batteries and charger - how many different batteries and chargers can a man stand without going insane ?
jim in fl (maybe I should forget this and just go get a Domino)