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There are old threads, but what is currently a go-to make/model?
This will be used for screwing and unscrewing computer or AV units into and out of racks. We won't be driving 3" screws into oak.
Ideas?
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(06-29-2022, 07:45 AM)janus frey Wrote: There are old threads, but what is currently a go-to make/model?
This will be used for screwing and unscrewing computer or AV units into and out of racks. We won't be driving 3" screws into oak.
Ideas?
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I have a dewalt inertia drive unit that I really like, it’s really nice to be able to adjust speed or direction with just a wrist movement.
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(06-29-2022, 01:36 PM)JDuke Wrote: I have a dewalt inertia drive unit that I really like, it’s really nice to be able to adjust speed or direction with just a wrist movement.
Thank you. We did a little background and ordered one of those this afternoon to test out. DCF682. The concept seems fabulous.
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(06-29-2022, 04:51 PM)janus frey Wrote: Thank you. We did a little background and ordered one of those this afternoon to test out. DCF682. The concept seems fabulous.
They are really cool. I got one for Christmas several years ago. It doesn't get used a lot, but for what you are wanting to do, I think it would be ideal.
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(06-30-2022, 08:09 AM)Bill Wilson Wrote: They are really cool. I got one for Christmas several years ago. It doesn't get used a lot, but for what you are wanting to do, I think it would be ideal.
Well, there's only one way to find out!
Thanks for the input.
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One of the reasons I bought the dewalt inertia drive, was the high price of replacement batteries for the Milwaukee that it replaced.
I liked the Milwaukee but a replacement battery was going to cost almost as much as the Dewalt
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Snap on makes a 14v impact driver that has a large 2 position paddle trigger, one side fwd, one side reverse that mechanics doing low torque stuff love.
I prefer a pistol grip for all power screwing jobs.
Other thought is a ratcheting screwdriver. I’d choose snap on or Williams, which are pretty much the same. I think ratcheting screwdrivers are game changers for some jobs
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Just some numbers $45 each for batteries for the Milwaukee so $90 plus tax for just 2 new Milwaukee batteries.
Or for $119 plus tax you can get the dewalt inertia drive
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