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smiffy
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 Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:39 pm Post subject: Impact driver....why? |
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Right apologies first for being a thick t*at,  but can someone please tell me what use an impact driver is for DIY? Then I can go and buy one :grin: |
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Cannyfixit
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 7:46 pm Post subject: |
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are we talking manual or electric however they both do the same job
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| An impact driver is a hand tool that delivers a strong, sudden torque after being struck by a hammer. In conjunction with toughened socket sets, they are often used by mechanics to loosen larger bolts and nuts that are frozen or over-torqued in place. |
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skiking
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:07 pm Post subject: |
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Go buy one then you will realise how good they are 
I'm a DIYer and had heard a lot about them but couldn't understand the fuss. Got given one (Ryobi One+) and soon realised how good they are  . The plus side of them is that it is 'hammering' the screw in as well so its easier in harder wood (altho' sh*t screws will snap) and then go in more secure - try taking one out with a normal screwdriver  .
I've even used it to put drywall screws in |
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Hitch
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:15 pm Post subject: |
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Increased torque, for reduced size compared to a normal cordless drill/driver.
The screw is 'hammered' in a rotary motion, so when the going get tough they just keep going.
Obviously you can fit them in far smaller spaces than a conventional driver.
Far less 'cam out' (when the bit jumps round in the screw) hardly ever does it infact.
Faster, as you can use larger screws with no pilots, no check to mess around with, justa quick release 1/4"hex chuck (unsess your talking square drive models)
Good for doing bolts too, with a socket adaptor.
Good for taking out damaged screws too, or loosening very tight ones.
Whatever you buy, spend anothe £20 on some quality screwdriver bits for it, something like Wera ones.
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Teabag
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Its been along time since ive used an impact driver, didnt know they made powered ones lol...
but if I remember correctly an impact driver is sprung loaded and when you hit it, it powers the pushing force and rotation force via the spring into the direction selected... making the power given incredible and usually does the job intended.
Very handy tool. think i still own one not sure...
didnt look b4 posting the post prior to mine is spot on! |
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smiffy
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| Posted: Sun Dec 16, 2007 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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| That's good enough for me I'll get one soon. Many thanks to you all. |
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Only-Me
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Borderglazer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 8:30 am Post subject: |
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Hi Smiffy,
I was a bit dubious about the merits of an impact driver until i bought a Ryobi one+ 18v one,ive just finished a job in which i had to drive 1700 screws (most of them 5x100mm) into 9x2 joists and i must say what a tool! i must invest in some impact bits although the bosch titanium ones stood up to the abuse well.
The best buy ive made for a long time.
Joe |
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smiffy
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:11 pm Post subject: |
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| Only-Me, thanks for the link to the video. VERY impressed. |
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Hoovie
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Location: East Devon
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| Posted: Mon Dec 17, 2007 7:20 pm Post subject: |
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| Borderglazer wrote: |
Hi Smiffy,
I was a bit dubious about the merits of an impact driver until i bought a Ryobi one+ 18v one,ive just finished a job in which i had to drive 1700 screws (most of them 5x100mm) into 9x2 joists and i must say what a tool! |
Excellent news - I have just bought one of those , but not used it yet - Got it lined up for a few loose floorboards with some Spax screws initially. Not much of a test compared to yours, mind 
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Thu Dec 20, 2007 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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Just used it to drive in the Spax 4.5 x 60 Flooring Screws.
Excellent Screws - beats the Turbogolds IMO
Exellent Driver - wicked noise 
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Borderglazer
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| Posted: Mon Dec 24, 2007 3:28 pm Post subject: |
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Told ya! it scared the crap out of me when it first started impacting (?) the screw then i was grinning like a cheshire cat!
Joe |
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chippymike
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:14 pm Post subject: |
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| i just got myself a 18v ryobi one plus impact driver, drill driver, 2batteries and charger for £69.99 from B&Q thats the same price as a bare one plus impact driver :grin: |
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Hoovie
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:15 pm Post subject: |
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| chippymike wrote: |
| i just got myself a 18v ryobi one plus impact driver, drill driver, 2batteries and charger for £69.99 from B&Q thats the same price as a bare one plus impact driver :grin: |
Super Deal
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Wood Magnet
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| Posted: Fri Dec 28, 2007 3:26 pm Post subject: |
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| Nice deal Mike. |
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