Reddit reviews Makita XDT111 3.0 Ah 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver Kit
We found 4 Reddit comments about Makita XDT111 3.0 Ah 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Cordless Impact Driver Kit. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
Variable speed (0-2,900 RPM & 0-3,500 IPM) and 1,460 in.lbs. of torque for a wide range of fastening applicationsMakita 4-pole motor with 4-brush design delivers 26% more RPM without decreasing torqueAll metal gear housing for increased job site durability.Hex Shank : 1/4 inchesCompact and ergonomic design at only 5-3/8" longWeighs only 3.9 lbs. with battery for reduced operator fatigue
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I bought a couple of these last black friday for $99 and then sold them on Craigslist for $120. Good driver, but my personal one is the new brushless one.
A lot of people are saying leverage, which will work. Alternatively, go with a power tool! Find the right sized bit (no idea if any of that set matches) and an impact driver and you should be able to unscrew it without much difficulty (after much soaking in penetrating oil).
I tend to only buy screws with the torx/star bit pattern, as I've never had issues after driving (and removing) at least 1000 3" screws. Even with cheap battery drills.
That being said, for lag screws or even long philips head screws, what you're seeing that's like knife-through-butter is an impact driver. They're low RPM/high torque, but annoyingly loud.
Here's the one I just got and it will drive about anything:
https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XDT111-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Impact/dp/B01L8O0CL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498096142&sr=8-1&keywords=makita+impact
Here is an Impact driver with variable speed https://www.amazon.com/Makita-XDT111-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Impact/dp/B01L8O0CL8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1509913749&sr=8-3&keywords=18v+impact+driver&dpID=516bZ6KL5yL&preST=_SY300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch
Still on the fence between a drill and impact driver for my first purchase.