I've had this impact tool for years after using 3.6V screwdrivers for a 2 decades to do major appliance repair. This Makita is by far the best. Just love it. I'm now retired and it is relegated to my personal toolbox. Thanks for your review!
They make the same type of tools that's a screwdriver only. Non impacting and slower with a clutch. Model DF012DSE I had an older 7.2 nicad battery version from DeWalt that I used ALL the time. I drywalled half my house with it. Just a great form factor. Nearly identical to Makita's but the trigger was on the handle. For small electronic work though Makita's screwdriver version might be better suited for your intended use. Same battery so might be worth picking up if you never did. Makita also makes (made?) a 3.6v screwdriver too.
Bought impact driver (TD022DSE) kit in 2005 & still going strong. In 2023 at AUD 250, tool. case, charger, holster, few hex bits & 2 batteries-it is a no brainer. It gets the job done, nothing else in the market to compare and it is made in Japan. For heavy duty work, I use a Milwaukee V18 or M18 Impact driver.
I wish there was a way to adjust the trigger variable speed sensitivity on the TD022DSE... cause it takes a while to get used to getting it to go in slow speeds. The lightest touch in it, in either direction... take it to max super powerful speed (which it has PLENTY of!!)
Makita makes one exactly the same but has a torque chuck that will stop the motor when you reach a certain torque. Model number DF012DSE, it would be better for electronics so you don't over torque or strip threads. That impact might be to powerful.
Youre wrong, the impact has a nice switch for delicate use. No torque twisting due to being a real impact driver. It was an instant success for me, even using it for plundering with heavier tasks. Its not fast but it will sink the heads of woodscrews as deep as you like. A lot of times this is the only tool you need. I got a 4v Ryobi without impact and even though its very weak it has a noticeable twisting in 1st gear, everything points towards getting this little impact.
@@pflaffik "Youre wrong, the impact has a nice switch for delicate use" Fair enough, that wasn't mentioned in the video, but it doesn't mean that it's not over-specced for electronics use. "Its not fast but it will sink the heads of woodscrews as deep as you like" Yup, definitely over-specced for desktop electronics, maybe industrial electronics?
I have both of these Makita pen drivers, the standard screw driver version with a torque selector (DF012DSE) and the impact driver (TD022DSE) like shown in this video. They are both pretty solid little drivers if you use them within reason, biggest con is the price. I almost think you would be better served with the DF012DSE model over the impact for those small electronic screws. The DF012DSE torque selector is pretty fine in overall adjustments, I use it when dealing with smaller more delicate screws that I never want to strip. But that variable trigger on the impact driver is by far a better design than the rocker switch. Both are great little 7.2v tools and have their place in the tool box!
I would also say that the DF012DSE is better for electronics. Mainly the auto stop clutch is very useful. Torque setting is also a must to avoid damage.
@@0cool966 TD022DSE is MUCH better for electronics, and torque is very controllable, but it requires good training. It is like manual vs automatic gearbox of automobile. Automatic is convinient, but you can get better results with manual.
@@TheGrantourismo Na you're wrong, you don't control the torque when there's no way to know how much torque is applied in the first place. In addition one slip of the finger and a motherboard is gone. The DF012DSE is better for electronics. You can not mess up anything when there is a failsafe like torque control. I work on computers and risking breaking things would be bad for business.
@@yomomasofat9 I got the 022 also and can confirm the torque control is accurate thanks to the excellent switch. This is a great little tool, when you need to do heavier work it is only slower than bigger impact drivers -. it can still sink a screw head deep into the wood. The advantage is also that this doesnt have any torque twisting in your hand, its a delight.
Yes it's still a bit steep at $250. For $105 there is the DeWalt ( similar torque but slower speed ) or the metabo hpt 3.6v ( 7.2 v is not sold in is yet) the 3.6v has less torque but does spin fast like the Makita. I just bought the metabo since I already have several strong impacts.
@@donaldstepp4850 the dewalt's 8V batteries are discontinued. Currently, that means buying another dwalt+battery pack if your battery died. A real shame
Gonna test it but i expect it to be slow. Spade bit, half inch, that should be hard enough. Edit: Done, it did well in normal wood, not fast of course but not struggling. The impact blows sound real nice and strong in this little champ.
