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Posted by KMoiarty on December 28, 2005, 5:16 pm
Presently have an Hitachi cordless 14.4v. impact driver. Use it for driving
screws into wood. Very pleased with it so far. But this is my first ever
impact driver, so I don't really know whether I should be impressed with
Hitachi or the fact that I'm now using an impact driver for screws rather
(ostensibly a better match) than my (corded) drill driver. That said, I am
in the market to buy a cordless drill driver (since I discovered my impact
driver is not quite as handy as a dedicated drill for when used for
drilling). But I'm kind of torn between my long time admiration of Bosch
tools and my current infatuation with Hitachi (or, at least, their cordless
drivers). And since I'm not independently wealthy, I can't afford to just
by one of each (although that would certainly make for a more fun
afternoon). Therefore I'm seeking opinions/feedback/advice/experiences
related to cordless drill drivers by Bosch and/or Hitachi (and/or any other
decent quality brand worth mentioning). Thanks in advance.
Ken
PS: Bosch and Hitachi both make a 1/2 in. drive 18v. drill driver that puts
out up to 550 in.lb. of torque, even though the Hitachi one uses a 3.0
Amp/hour battery whereas the Bosch uses an only 2.4 Amp/hour battery.
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Posted by Toller on December 28, 2005, 5:37 pm
> Presently have an Hitachi cordless 14.4v. impact driver. Use it for
> driving screws into wood. Very pleased with it so far. But this is my
> first ever impact driver, so I don't really know whether I should be
> impressed with Hitachi or the fact that I'm now using an impact driver for
> screws rather (ostensibly a better match) than my (corded) drill driver.
> That said, I am in the market to buy a cordless drill driver (since I
> discovered my impact driver is not quite as handy as a dedicated drill for
> when used for drilling). But I'm kind of torn between my long time
> admiration of Bosch tools and my current infatuation with Hitachi (or, at
> least, their cordless drivers). And since I'm not independently wealthy,
> I can't afford to just by one of each (although that would certainly make
> for a more fun afternoon). Therefore I'm seeking
> opinions/feedback/advice/experiences related to cordless drill drivers by
> Bosch and/or Hitachi (and/or any other decent quality brand worth
> mentioning). Thanks in advance.
Logical thing is to buy more Hitachi 14.4v tools since that is what you have
started. Otherwise you will have incompatible batteries. That assumes they
have a line 14.4v batteries. If not, bite the bullet and switch to a more
complete line.
In general, you get what you pay for; don't fuss too much about precisely
what you buy. If the price is what you want to pay and it feels okay, then
it is fine.
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Posted by on December 28, 2005, 5:55 pm
Go with Hitachi. You've already used their tools and like them so
there's no reason to gamble with another brand. Bosch's website
doesn't state the torque of the drill or the battery chemistry. The
Hitachi is lighter and it's battery will last longer.
Mike
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Posted by Edwin Pawlowski on December 28, 2005, 6:48 pm
> drilling). But I'm kind of torn between my long time admiration of Bosch
> tools and my current infatuation with Hitachi (or, at least, their
> cordless drivers). And since I'm not independently wealthy, I can't
> afford to just by one of each (although that would certainly make for a
> more fun afternoon).
IMO, Panasonic is better than either. Small, powerful.
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Posted by on December 28, 2005, 8:30 pm
Everything I ever bought from Hitachi was first class. Not to disparage
Bosch, but for my money, I'd buy Hitachi.-Jitney
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> driving screws into wood. Very pleased with it so far. But this is my
> first ever impact driver, so I don't really know whether I should be
> impressed with Hitachi or the fact that I'm now using an impact driver for
> screws rather (ostensibly a better match) than my (corded) drill driver.
> That said, I am in the market to buy a cordless drill driver (since I
> discovered my impact driver is not quite as handy as a dedicated drill for
> when used for drilling). But I'm kind of torn between my long time
> admiration of Bosch tools and my current infatuation with Hitachi (or, at
> least, their cordless drivers). And since I'm not independently wealthy,
> I can't afford to just by one of each (although that would certainly make
> for a more fun afternoon). Therefore I'm seeking
> opinions/feedback/advice/experiences related to cordless drill drivers by
> Bosch and/or Hitachi (and/or any other decent quality brand worth
> mentioning). Thanks in advance.