Makita 6916DWDE 12 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit

List Price: $498.00

Features:

• Powerful 12V (2.6Ah) Ni-MH battery
• Compact design with an overall length of only 6-5/8"
• High performance "Makita" motor lasts up to 5 times longer
• Maximum tightening torque of 887 in.lbs.
• One-year warranty

Accessories:
Makita 192598-2 1222 12-Volt 2.0 Amp Hour NiCad Pod Style Battery	Makita DC1439 7.2-Volt to 14.4-Volt Pod Style and Stick Style 10 Minute Battery Charger	Makita ML120 12-Volt Pivoting Head Flashlight	Makita 821004-A Tool Tote Bag	Makita 193623-2 12-Volt 3.0 Amp Hour NiMH Pod Style Battery with L.E.D. Light

Customer Reviews:

Don't know how I got along without one of these!! [Posted on 2004-04-10]
I agree with all of the positive reviews above. I love this tool and wish I purchased it sooner. Buy it and you will same the same thing!

Tough tool [Posted on 2004-07-01]
Been looking at buying one of these impact drivers for about a year now. I grew up using makita tools and they have proven to be tough durable tools. I work in HVAC and Plumbing and have a buddy at work who just sold me on the impact driver. He is using a 6914 model he bought 6 years ago. 2 years ago he dropped his unit off a three story roof into the street. He crack the case and broke out the trigger. Crazy thing is he taped it up; never has fixed it. He still uses it everyday for work. Wish I could show you a picture. My new driver is on its way.

Powerful quality [Posted on 2004-07-19]
As a professional cabinetmaker/fabricator I have all manner of power tools (a half dozen routers, six drills, grinders, various saws, etc.), but this is far and away my favorite of the lot. Sure, comparing a router to a drill is silly, but some tools make you feel good while you're using them and others just don't get you very excited. Somewhere in that recipe for power tool bliss is a combination of quality, effectiveness, ergonomics, and several other mystery ingredients. This tool has them all.

With an all-metal gear housing, fine bearing and gear innards, and a sturdy plastic body, this tool just feels like quality. It purrs when you run it. It is light and compact, and for those of us who have gotten over the need for flashy macho power tools and have instead prioritized effective function over fashionable mega-volts sure appreciate a tool that gets the job done and doesn't give us tendonitis after a couple hours. You pros who use your tools all day know what I'm talking about. The compact size is great for cabinetmaking and working in smaller spaces.

This machine is plenty powerful. Makita and all of the other guys make 14.4V, 18V, and even 24V (paleeeze!) impact drivers, but I can't imagine how they would be necessary for 98% of the users out there. The guys at work won't snap towels at you in the locker room if you show up with this tool, even though it is only 12V. Once they see it in action they'll want one too! You can drive all day with this baby and the batteries last for an amazingly long time. I use mine mainly for driving screws into wood, but I've also used it for driving lag screws and other heavier applications. No problem.

There is one thing, however, that every potential buyer should know. This tool is not a direct substitute for a regular drill, even with the excellent optional drill chuck available from Makita. This tool drives fasteners into materials about as effectively as possible, but it is a mediocre drill. It will do in a pinch (I've even run taps with it), but it is more of a secondary tool than a primary drill. Use it in conjunction with your favorite power drill for best results. Building a deck and driving 1,000 deck screws? Buy this tool. Drilling a bunch of holes in metal, wood, or any other material? Get out your drill.

That being said, I love this tool. I've gotten more use and satisfaction out of it than any tool in my arsenal and I can't say enough good things about it. Buy and be happy!

Great tool [Posted on 2004-08-23]
Well, I had this tool for almost two years now and I am quite satisfied with it. It squeezes into tight places and is very light weight with plenty of torque. The only complaint I have is that the battery seemed to die a little quickly. I abused this tool a little (the trigger cover broke off, the variable speed no longer works and I dropped it too many times to keep count of), but it keeps working. I plan to get a 14.4 volt model next for a little more torque and battery longevity. I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 because of the batter issue.

Stop what you are doing and buy this tool [Posted on 2004-11-26]
If you're like me, and have been using a cordless drill to drive screws and lag bolts for construction purposes for years, put them away and buy this tool immediately! Here's the deal:

1) These makita impact drivers (12 volts) have twice the torque of your favorite (14-, 18- or 24-) volt cordless drill)

2) When you're driving a long screw into Southern Yellow Pine, decking, or construction lumber, you know that as much as the fastener is resisting turning into the lumber, that much reactive torque again is coming out the end of you're drills handle, forcing you to brace yourself, push with all your might, get worn out, etc.

I bought this tool a few months ago on the advice of a friend. A bad car accident some time ago relieved me of much of my former upper body strength, and I just could not apply the force required to drive 2-1/2" + construction screws or lags with cordless drills. Because the makita uses an impact mechanism to drive the fasteners, it sends zero reactive torque back to the user. none. zero. zilch. You can drive 6" timber screws through SYP or engineered lumber with this thing, even over your head or while leaning on a ladder, and they go right in, no fooling. You'll need to apply about as much pressure to the gun as you'd use to hold a can of beer. It's that powerful.

Three words: buy this tool!

Addressing some complaints:
A) It's loud. Yeah, so are circular saws, hammer drills, table saws, routers, vaccum cleaners, lawnmowers, planers, etc. See the connection? All these things can be found on CONSTRUCTION SITES. Construction Sites are NOISY PLACES. Don't use this tool (or any of the above) in the nursery while the baby is sleeping...

B) It's too powerful. Don't do fine detail work with this, like securing cabinet hardware or tightening electrical screws. Since you don't feel reactive torque, you don't know how badly you're stripping the screws and holes. That stuff is why we all still have screwdrivers in our toolboxes.

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