![]() And the LED is positioned so that it illuminates the drill front better than most. The battery is designed so that the drill can stand upright when not in use (other drills, like the runner-up Bosch, need to be placed on their side). ![]() The molded handle seems to account for every curve and bulge of the hand, making this drill the most comfortable we’ve ever held. The DeWalt drill’s power is on a par with that of some other models we looked at, but it particularly excels in ergonomics and convenience features. These results show the drill can handle just about anything within the four walls of a home, and even the occasional foray into more aggressive work, like a small decking repair. In our tests, it bored 30 1-inch holes through a 2-by-10 on a single battery charge. Its shorter, lighter, and just as powerful as my 18 volt impacts with a longer sustained torque.The DeWalt DCD701F2 Xtreme 12-volt drill combines power, comfort, and convenience in a way that none of the other tested drills do. The compact frame of the 12V Milwaukee Fuel impact driver make it the go to tool for this application. Besides the issues I have sometimes with fitment and getting level I feel like a contortionist trying to fit my 6 foot 1 inch frame inside an 18 inch wide cabinet to accurately drive in drawer slide screws. Would you like to know one of my least favorite tasks? Installing drawer slides inside a cabinet. With this Milwaukee impact driver I don’t feel the need to grab my hearing protection, and with as quiet as it is I say you don’t have to either. Over the course of the day or throughout a weekend that exposure to loud noises adds up, and can be detrimental to your hearing. Most often I’m not going to put on hearing protection to drive a few deck screws in. It’s those quick jobs where I get a bit lackadaisical. ![]() You can find me in the shop for most big operations wearing my eyes, ears, and mask. I’m pretty good when it comes to wearing my safety equipment. I mean its not “run it in the nursery while the baby is sleeping quiet”, but compared to my other impact drivers the Milwaukee Fuel 12V 1/4 hex impact driver is up to 2 times quieter. I can’t fully describe how cool this little tool is! Why you ask? It’s hydraulic…an industry first 12 volt fluid drive hydraulic powertrain in a cordless electric impact driver. What I’m saying is as you expand your arsenal of workshop tools consider both platforms. I’m not saying you should run out and buy a bunch of 12V tools along with a bunch of 18V tools. Why would I review a 12V tool and an 18V tool in the same blog? Mainly because I think both platforms have their merits and uses. Home Depot sent me this Milwaukee 12V Impact Driver & Milwaukee 18V Brad Nailer, and they instantly became my favorite impact driver and brad nailer. Building quick frames and cabinet sections. Putting together an epoxy or concrete form. Slapping together a quick jig or drill guide. Often for me these tools are used in set up operations. I can’t think of a woodworking project I’ve done without using both of tools. Two power tools always on my bench: an impact driver and a brad nailer. I received all these tools for free, and I am paid for these posts, but these opinions are my own. I am excited to announce that I have partnered with The Home Depot Prosepctive tool review program. Disclosure: This post is sponsored by The Home Depot.
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