Metabo HPT MultiVolt 36-volt 1/4-in Variable Speed Brushless Hybrid Cordless and Corded Impact Driver (2-Batteries Included) (IN STORE ONLY)

Mr. Sparkles

Dec 3, 2021 5:04 AM

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Mr. SparklesDec 3, 2021 5:04 AM

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That battery looks ridiculous. It is like the driver is wearing old-school Dr. Martens.

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CrazyBuckeye

Dec 3, 2021 5:06 AM

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CrazyBuckeyeDec 3, 2021 5:06 AM

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OP, please include the price in the thread title so people can easily see it. When I click on the link it comes up as $279.00.

lhymes

Dec 3, 2021 5:14 AM

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lhymesDec 3, 2021 5:14 AM

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What's the price in-store? I got this driver a year ago when my store incorrectly priced it and the hammer drill (I paid $120 each). They were both my daily drivers until I recently picked up the M18 Surge on the hack deal. I really, really like this driver. The speed controls are great and the intelligent screw driving mode has an excellent acceleration function that does a good job of preventing accidental damage to screw heads while you're working in tough spots. The battery is quite large, but the tool is well-balanced. Honestly, my only real gripe with it is the damn collet doesn't allow for one-handed insertion of bits. It sounds like a petty gripe, but after using Milwaukees and Dewalts for so long, it can get really frustrating when you're swapping bits frequently. That said, this driver is a beast and it's very comfortable to hold. My reason for switching to the Surge as my primary work driver is that I greatly prefer the quiet operation of the Surge and the smooth action that feels very similar to a pneumatic. This Hitachi is a bit faster, but the Surge has a bit more control In my use case (mostly removing and driving screws in awkward, tight spaces). One more thing to note is that these Multivolt batteries last a ridiculously long time. Seriously, it's kinda ludicrous. In a year of use I only have had to charge the one I use in this driver once or twice. The only thing that comes to mind with a similar battery life is the old Wii Pro Remote.

Last edited by lhymes December 2, 2021 at 09:21 PM.

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CrazyBuckeye

Dec 3, 2021 5:19 AM

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CrazyBuckeyeDec 3, 2021 5:19 AM

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Quote from lhymes

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What's the price in-store? I got this driver a year ago when my store incorrectly priced it and the hammer drill. They were both my daily drivers until I recently picked up the M18 Surge on the hack deal. I really, really like this driver. The speed controls are great and the intelligent screw driving mode has an excellent acceleration function that does a good job of preventing accidental damage to screw heads while you're working in tough spots. The battery is quite large, but the tool is well-balanced. Honestly, my only real gripe with it is the damn collet doesn't allow for one-handed insertion of bits. It sounds like a petty gripe, but after using Milwaukees and Dewalts for so long, it can get really frustrating when you're swapping bits frequently. That said, this driver is a beast and it's very comfortable to hold. My reason for switching to the Surge as my primary work driver is that I greatly prefer the quiet operation of the Surge and the smooth action that feels very similar to a pneumatic. This Hitachi is a bit faster, but the Surge has a bit more control In my use case (mostly removing and driving screws in awkward, tight spaces). One more thing to note is that these Multivolt batteries last a ridiculously long time. Seriously, it's kinda ludicrous. In a year of use I only have had to charge the one I use in this driver once or twice. The only thing that comes to mind with a similar battery life is the old Wii Pro Remote.

Thanks for that info, that's very helpful for someone who's not a pro or semi-pro user of these tools, your perspective is appreciated.

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lhymes

Dec 3, 2021 5:30 AM

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lhymesDec 3, 2021 5:30 AM

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Quote from CrazyBuckeye

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Thanks for that info, that's very helpful for someone who's not a pro or semi-pro user of these tools, your perspective is appreciated.

Thanks for the kind words! I love deals and tools too, so I enjoy sharing what I can in hopes that it can somehow help others with making their tool buying decisions lol.

Also, for anyone interested, here's a brickseek link:

https://brickseek.com/p/metabo-hp...ore-offers

It looks like this kit is marked down to $199.00, which is a pretty good price. The batteries alone sell for over $100 a piece normally.

sungclee

Dec 3, 2021 5:36 AM

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sungcleeDec 3, 2021 5:36 AM

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