Cordless impact drivers have been around for a long time, just not in the United States. They were a primary drilling and driving tool in Japan before entering U.S. markets, where they took off slowly. But every pro I know who uses them loves them. And the reason why is simple — big power, small package.
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So here’s one from the “While-You’re-Here-Could-You-Just…” Department. I get hired to build things, but I’m often asked to do other stuff. In this case, it…
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