Makita 6980FDWDE 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver
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Manufacturer: MakitaModel: 6980FDWDE
Product features:
- Powerful efficient impacting 92.5 ft./lbs. (1,110 in./lbs..) for industrial applications
- Efficient impacts per minute (0 - 3,200 IPM) for high production
- Impact resistant magnesium alloy gear case for increased durability
- True variable speed for smooth acceleration and complete control to match all applications
- Powerful (2.6Ah) Ni-MH batteries have greater capacity and longer run time than any Ni-Cd battery for finishing extended jobs with less downtime; 1-year warranty
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Description of Makita 6980FDWDE 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver
More speed, more power, a smaller tool body and some cool extra features puts this driver at the very head of its class. That's not to say we don't also love its yellow colleague, but Makita's tucked in such innovative details into this tool. When we picked it up, it felt lighter and more compact than others we've tried out in its power and price range, handling a little better, too, in part because of the really comfortable rubber grip and nicely balanced design. And when we checked the specs, sure enough, it's a couple ounces lighter and a bit more compact than its nearest competitor. When the battery charged and we popped it on (which, incidentally, is a nice smooth operation), we could have driven screws effortlessly all day: the torque is incredible! We'll take Makita's word for it that it maxes at 1,110 inch-pounds of force. Even in the blows-per-minute category, it beats everybody else out at 3,200 bpm, and since it works harder, you can work a little easier. There are no twists or jerks at acceleration, just a clean, smooth speed increase--very impressive. But on top of the exceptional speed and power, this driver's got two bright spots: an LED light that illuminates your workpiece and a glow-in the dark rubber bumper that pinpoints the driver in a crawlspace or even up in the rafters if you work longer than the sun does. It's clearly Makita quality, from the rough-and-tumble tool body and magnesium gear case to the easy-to-access carbon brushes when it's maintenance time. Makita's literature says this driver's made for professionals, and yes, contractors, installers and the like will love it. But we don't think the do-it-yourselfer should feel intimidated; it would be perfect in the avid DIYer's shop, too.--Kris Jensen-Van HesteTools and Hardware Reviews of Makita 6980FDWDE 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver
Customer Review: GREAT DRIVER - STUPID CASE
Summary: 5 Stars
I use this tool a fair amount, couple times a day. Its great for doing odd driving off a ladder or just lots of repeated driving. The only thing I didnt like was the ridiculous large case that it came in, but I just purchased a Dewalt6050 and tossed the crummy 5 times too large case. The glow in the dark ring is pretty cool to locate it if you need to, I keep an eye on my tools so nothing special. This driver does all I expected it to. Tapcons into old river run concrete, not a problem.
As of January, several friends in construction have purchased this same model and can not believe how much less effort and ease of driving tap cons and 6" lags. Mine was borrowed for driving the lags into 6 by 6 pressure treated, the batteries did tire quickly but nothing that seemed out of line.
A+++ Tool.
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