Reddit reviews DEWALT 18V Impact Driver, 1/4-Inch, Tool Only (DC825B)
We found 6 Reddit comments about DEWALT 18V Impact Driver, 1/4-Inch, Tool Only (DC825B). Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Designed to fit into tight spacesAnti-slip comfort gripThis product is made of high quality materialBattery & Charger Sold SeparatelyTool only with no battery, frameless motor for extended tool durability and lifeCompact size and weight allows access into tighter areas and reduces user fatigue1,330 in-lbs of torque to perform a wide range of fastening applicationsReplaceable brushes for increased serviceability; textured anti-slip comfort grip for maximum comfort and controlIf this tool is purchased in the New category it should come in retail packaging. Please contact Amazon if you receive a tool without retail packaging from the New category.
Just as an aside, get the one with the 1/4" chuck, then buy the 1/4" to 1/4", 3/8" and 1/2" adapters. The 1/4" chuck is way better than would seem, and the boss ring on the 3/8" falls out pretty much instantly, meaning it won't hold sockets. Trust me, I've used all the DeWalt cordless impacts, the 1/4" punches way above it's weight.
Lifetime tradesman here. Makita builds great saws, but their drills are not up to par. They have had many issues over the years with the most recent being charger issues. The chargers have/had a faulty fan in them that would not keep the charging unit cool enough charge. Love Makita saws.... Hate Makita drills. Anyone who says differently is misinformed or has not used drills on a daily basis.
Dewalt is still fine. The premiere tool for driving screws is the impact driver. And the Dewalt 18 volt impact driver is literally 'bombproof'. There is no finer screw driving device than this.
I have a friend who works in a service center that services all brands of tools. He says that, short of being run over by a cement truck, this dewalt driver cannot be destroyed. I own 2.
I am not a Dewalt enthusiast. Some of their stuff is junk, but their drills beat Makitas hands down.
Hahah.. um, this?
As a last resort, before you strip the screw heads, use one of these, and dip your apex tip in some lapping compound.
Seriously, only as a last resort, because if it doesn't work you'll have to drill them out when the inpact slips and skips.
DeWalt makes/sells 60V batteries for their FlexVolt tools, they also have a higher amp hour rating when used on 20V tools - meaning they last longer.
I'm an electrician, and I use all Dewalt 20V XR tools, love em, absolutely zero issues. I've been pounding holes with a 2" holesaw and 7/8" auger bit at work and my 4 amp hour batteries last pretty long imo. I've also had a bunch of my power tools for years, so I'm a fan of the quality, especially since I drag mine through the dirt, drop them, get them wet, and I've flown with them a lot.
You definitely do not need FlexVolt tools, as a homeowner/casual DIY'er it's overkill, do not let anyone try to sell you that. It's a waste. Hell, the XR tools are probably more than enough, bordering on "might be more than you need". The regular 20V stuff is good enough for around the house.
As for the other brands, people are going to obviously point out Milwaukee and piss themselves like an excited dog going on about their stuff, personally I find it overhyped. While it's good, and I've used a bunch of their stuff, I still like my DeWalt. Also, usually it's pretty expensive - but when I compare prices I'm usually looking at their higher end stuff (M18 Fuel).
Makita is nice, not a lot of people use it, I'll leave it at that.
People say Ryobi is good for around the house, but I've always thought of their stuff as bargain bin tools. You buy it when you're broke and need a drill to do something, and might use it twice a year.
Rigid has a reallllly good warranty, their tools aren't half bad. I'd recommend them over Ryobi and Makita any day. Worth mentioning that Home Depot usually has "Rigid Days" or something where they have really good deals.
To sum it all up: Milwaukee is overhyped imo, DeWalt till I die, who uses Makita? lolRyobi, Rigid is also good. So DeWalt or Rigid.
Obviously batteries are always going to keep changing. It's bound to happen. They're constantly developing new and better technology so it only makes sense.
Also, I should have pointed this out first... You can still get DeWalt 18V tools on Amazon...
Here's the saw: https://www.amazon.ca/DC390B-Bare-Tool-18-Volt-Cordless-Circular/dp/B002VWK5RI/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1X0DARJY06Y35&keywords=dewalt+18v+circular+saw&qid=1556835828&s=gateway&sprefix=dewalt+18v+circu%2Caps%2C168&sr=8-1
Here's the impact: https://www.amazon.ca/DC825B-Bare-Tool-18-Volt-Cordless-Battery/dp/B002RT7K4Q/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=dewalt+18v+impact&qid=1556835851&s=gateway&sr=8-1
Apologies if you're not Canadian, but the US Amazon should have them as well.
Getting the numbers off Amazon spec sheets. I see the weight on the 18V Impact Driver, but not the new one. Having lifted one in the store it appears to be similar in weight.
DCF887: 2.4#
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF887B-Li-Ion-Brushless-3-Speed/dp/B0183RLW8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522688641&sr=8-1&keywords=DCF887
DC825B: 2.2#
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DC825B-18-Volt-Cordless-Package/dp/B002RT7K4Q/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1522688604&sr=8-6&keywords=18v+dewalt+impact+driver
Note this is for just the tool. As I said, the Lithium battery appears to be 1# lighter, but I could just buy new batteries for far cheaper.
I see your point about the better power, but I've yet to encounter anything that it struggled with, and I've done just about everything but metal working or car repair.
You're also mistaken about the lights. Not sure if it's LED or not, but there's at least one bulb.
Brushless vs Brushed is nice, but I don't think it gets me much. First, it makes the tool more efficient, but I can just switch batteries. Second, it increases the lifespan of the tool, but I don't care if I'm replacing it before it wears out.