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12-20-2016, 04:55 PM
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Drill or impact driver for stabilizers?
I have been using a Makita 18v l-ion drill driver for several years and it is a good performer. The 2nd set of batts is just about shot. I am curious to see if any of you prefer an impact driver over a drill driver.
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12-20-2016, 05:47 PM
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I use an old 12volt drill. It only has to lower and raise the stabilizers. I like to snug it up by hand so I get the loading I want.
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12-20-2016, 05:48 PM
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I use a speed wrench, it only takes me a few minutes to set the stabs. in place. Plus at 74 I can probably use the exercise 
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12-20-2016, 05:54 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nineoaks2004
I use a speed wrench, it only takes me a few minutes to set the stabs. in place. Plus at 74 I can probably use the exercise |
Also do it manually just because I still can. Must have something to with being over 70.
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12-20-2016, 06:06 PM
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A impact driver may tighten too much and it makes too much noise. I finish by hand so that I know how much force is being applied.
Why not have the batteries rebuilt in the Makita? Some battery suppliers do this. I bought a number of replacement batteries for my Makita only to find out the charger was putting out very little.
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12-20-2016, 06:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barlow46
Also do it manually just because I still can. Must have something to with being over 70.
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It has nothing to do with being over 7 ooh! I'm only 69 and 11 months and I still use the hand crank.
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12-20-2016, 06:22 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by lynnmor
A impact driver may tighten too much and it makes too much noise. I finish by hand so that I know how much force is being applied.
Why not have the batteries rebuilt in the Makita? Some battery suppliers do this. I bought a number of replacement batteries for my Makita only to find out the charger was putting out very little.
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Or he could buy a Ridgid Lithium-Ion compact 2 speed 1/2 in. 18v at HD right now for $70 and get a warranty which includes batteries, parts and service for life when you register it. Model# T860052SBN
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12-20-2016, 06:27 PM
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At only 67 it's good to know what's coming for me from you old guys. (Ok ok 67 1/2)
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12-20-2016, 06:31 PM
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cordless tools are ok but i still use my 20 yr old corded makita drill. it has more torque than any if these cordless drills and i don't have the added expense of replacing batteries.
Btw, i use the hand crank, too.
Under 60, too 😀
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12-20-2016, 06:55 PM
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I'd use a drill just because it's quieter so more respectful to neighbors. Also you wouldn't risk over tightening/binding/breaking things as much.
I still use Milwaukee cordless tools that are going on 9 years old. I get the batteries rebuilt from time to time. I think it's about $40 each. Much cheaper than replacing all my cordless tools with new ones.
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12-20-2016, 07:18 PM
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77 and I use an 18v Ryobi drill to snug then do the rest by hand.
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12-20-2016, 07:37 PM
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12-20-2016, 07:58 PM
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I hand crank when I forget the 18V Hitachi. Which seems to be more and more often. What were we talking about again? Cranks? I divorced her years ago.
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12-20-2016, 08:40 PM
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Your camping neighbors will like you more if you forget the noisy impact driver and just use a drill...
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