Impact Drivers are the tool of the future for homeowners. Construction workers have know about them for years but there are finally good affordable impact drivers available for you. They are lightweight, easy to use and have all the features you need for screw driving and drilling tasks around the home.
You may not know it yet, but you need one of these tools.
Dewalt 18 Volt
One of the best features of these tools is they don't twist out of your hands like a drill/driver has a tendency to do. You can drive a Phillips head screw and it won't strip the head when the wood gets tough.
They are strong enough to do all the driving tasks around your home and will drill faster than your drill.
As the clear leader in cordless battery development for the homeowner, Craftsman continues to demonstrate commitment to innovation as they introduce the next generation of impact driver technology. The new Craftsman Compact Right Angle Impact Driver Model 0917562 is the tool for Christmas 2010.
If you don't want a Craftsman NEXTEC this Christmas take a look at the Hitachi. This is the lightest driver I have seen. There is a matching drill available. The battery only fits the drill and impact.
The NEXTEC battery in the Craftsman fits nine different tools.
If you already own the C3 line, buy the Craftsman 17080 19.2-volt C3 Cordless Bare Tool
DeWalt just came out with a 12 volt compact line. It includes a drill, impact, and light.
Professionals will like Hitachi 18V 1.5Ah Lithium Ion Compact Pro impact from Hitachi.
Impact Bits: You need 1/4 inch hex shank bits to use in your impact driver. The Craftsman NEXTEC Compact Right Angle Impact Driver includes a few bits in the package, but you will need more. Look for Impact rated bits.