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Skil 12V Brushless Drill/Driver + Impact Driver Tool w/ Battery * Charger Kit (CB8429A-11) +
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Includes- Skil 12V Brushless 1/2" Compact Drill Driver (DL6290A-00)
- Skil 12V Brushless 1/4" Compact Impact Driver (ID6744A-00)
- Skil 20W USB-C Charger (PD0020B-00)
- Skil 12V 2.0Ah USB-C Battery (BY5020A-00)
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- Skil PWR Core 12V Brushless Cordless Circular Saw (Tool Only)
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An impact driver is for driving screws and bolts into your target material(wood,sometimes metal, concrete, etc) with much greater strength(torque) than a normal drill would. It's also faster too. For a very basic home diyer for just basic furniture building or just random projects, you likely can get by with just a power drill. It'll be slower and more frustrating continuing to switch out bits/drills, but it will get the job done. Once you start deciding to expand and save time you'll see each of the tools shine in their own categories of use. Think of mechanics using impact wrenches vs using a normal wrench, both can technically get the job done, but one will be much less painful than the other.
Impact drivers are also loud compared to drills. I can use a drill while somebody is asleep in the next room, but using an impact would wake them up usually.
Only tool I would get is the ratchet and its out of stock nearby or $79 for shipping.
Of course, I could have gotten a defective one.
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Also nice having USB-C batteries. Easy to charge and useful for topping off laptop, phone, etc. while on the go.
As someone has already mentioned, the Skil 12v line has impressed me too. I am comparing it to much more expensive Milwaukee Fuel tools too, while not as good, definitely good enough for most diy homeowners. The weak tools in the Skil 12v line for even homeowners would be the reciprocating saw, and circular saw. Saws generally need more power anyway, so going wih a 18/20 volt or higher battery system usually makes a big difference.
An impact driver is for driving screws and bolts into your target material(wood,sometimes metal, concrete, etc) with much greater strength(torque) than a normal drill would. It's also faster too. For a very basic home diyer for just basic furniture building or just random projects, you likely can get by with just a power drill. It'll be slower and more frustrating continuing to switch out bits/drills, but it will get the job done. Once you start deciding to expand and save time you'll see each of the tools shine in their own categories of use. Think of mechanics using impact wrenches vs using a normal wrench, both can technically get the job done, but one will be much less painful than the other.
Impact drivers are also loud compared to drills. I can use a drill while somebody is asleep in the next room, but using an impact would wake them up usually.
As a DIYer (nothing crazy), I respectfully disagree!
Having an impact driver makes doing certain tasks (like the ones you mentioned) exponentially easier. At first, I couldn't tell you what the difference was but my set (a ryobi) came with both and I remember installing a wire closet shelves & drilling into studs... having that impact driver was a game changer for me.
I'd recommend it to any first time home owner who doesn't own both.
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