Ryobi P230 18-Volt 1/4-Inch Impact Driver (bare tool only - battery and charger not included) Review

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(More customer reviews)1.My most used cordless tool.I had a huge Ryobi 18V 3 speed hammer drill, thought I did not need this much smaller and lighter impact driver.Was I ever wrong!This is far better for driving screws than a drill motor, much faster on smaller screws, can drive up to 4" screws into naughty pine, though it slows down to a crawl.Better for drilling small holes too, with the bits that have the hex driver end.

2.Far better and safer on the top of a tall ladder, as average torque is low, will not threaten to throw you off ladder or twist out of the hand like the big drill motor will do.The impact action makes it easier to hold the Phillips bit to the screw.

3. Ryobi did the right thing and introduced the 18V LiIon battery that was generally backwards compatible with the 18V nickel metal hydride, what other company supported their customers so?

4.What do these cost as of June 2010, 60$?Buy 4 of these for the price of the Makita.

5.Longevity compared to Makita?Unknown to me.3 years of every weekend use, heavy 2 day a week usage, and the brushes are just now starting to fail.

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Product Description:
Brand new in factory sealed retail packaging. Powerful motor outputs over 850 in. /lbs of torque for the most demanding driving applications. 1/4" quick coupler for easy bit changes. Unique impact mechanism designed to help drive long screws and lag bolts. Die cast front gear housing increases tool longevity. Conveniently located forward/reverse selector. Variable speed triggers helps assist in screw start-up. Overmold cushion grip for user comfort. Convenient bit and driver storage on the base. Battery and charger sold separately. * Powerful motor outputs over 850 In./lbs of torque for the most demanding driving applications. * 1/4 Ft. quick coupler for easy bit changes * Unique impact mechanism designed to help drive long screws and lag bolts. Die cast front gear housing increases tool longevity. * Battery and Charger sold separately. * Conveniently located forward/reverse selector * MFG Brand Name : Ryobi * MFG Model # : P230 * MFG Part # : P230

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