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    Re: impact drivers - any good?

    Impact drivers are very good but it wont replace a decent cordless drill for day to day use

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    Re: impact drivers - any good?

    I don't have much to add beyond whats been said, very good at what they do, definitely not a gimmick.

    BUT FOR THE LOVE OF GOD WEAR EAR PROTECTION!

    Tinnitus is horrible and it DOES. NOT. GO. AWAY.

    EVER.

    Not even for a minute.

    You're ears are like your teeth if you don't look after them you will regret it. Earplugs are your toothbrush. You wouldn't 'tough out' not brushing brushing your teeth, don't do it with your ears.

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    Yep I have tinnitus, drives me nuts. Misspent youth at all night raves to blame!

    Capitalization is the difference between helping your Uncle Jack
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    Re: impact drivers - any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by Saracen View Post
    HEXUS DIY Wimps United, eh?

    Come on, the rest of you, wimp up and admit it.
    I use ear defenders with my angle grinder. It's properly noisy.
    Don't have an impact driver, but I used an air powered one to crack a ridiculously seized bolt on my car exhaust. Absolutely magic.

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    Re: impact drivers - any good?

    thought you were originally talking about these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expe.../dp/B0001K9R8U


    the ones where you whack em with a hammer.
    they are good for loosening rusty stuff. I used to spray WD on the rusty screw first though, to give it a bit extra help.

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    Re: impact drivers - any good?

    Quote Originally Posted by stevie lee View Post
    thought you were originally talking about these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-Expe.../dp/B0001K9R8U


    the ones where you whack em with a hammer.
    they are good for loosening rusty stuff. I used to spray WD on the rusty screw first though, to give it a bit extra help.
    ah, yes I remember those. Handy in a tight spot.

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