Archived from the Tools In Action forum (Makita). This thread is read-only.
hi there
I am looking at getting the angled impact driver.
does anyone have one. what’s it like
im not sure if I should get this or the normal angled drill.
I don’t need to drive screws in tight spots all that often but when I do I really need to.
thanks alan
Dewalt has an adapter if you don’t want to invest in a complete new tool. http://www.dewalt.com/tool-parts/impact-driver-ready-accessories-right-angle-attachment-dwara100.aspx
I have dewalts 90 degree it comes in handy
I have a trend snappy version of the 90 adapter/
its a great accessory to have but I find that its hard to keep on the screw correctly.. it wants to rotate too much. you also need three hands at times too. one for the drill , one for the adapter and one on the piece being screwed . an all in one drill would make that so much easier.
the problem I have is that the 90 degree drill is a lot bigger than the 90 degree impact. but you cant use normal drill bits in the impact.
does any one know of a review of the 90 degree impact
how do you find it. is it too big for really small spaces. just guessing it looks around 80mm , the 90 degree impact looks more like 35mm
Some spaces did seem a little tight, but those were improperly spaced joist. U can pick yourself some flex torq bits from dewalt that r impact rated if u want to go that route.
Hello Alan !
If you want i can take the exact measurements of the head lenght tomorrow in my store 🙂
The plusses of an angled driver: Driving in screws at an angle has never been so easy. Bit will not slip out, tool does not want to rotate so very easy and simple driving of screws.
The negative is that you do not have to expect the torque of a normal impact driver. The Makita DTL061 has about 60 Newtons of torque compared to a normal impact driver’s of 160 – 180 Newton….. For wood screws.. no problem at all. Sufficient torque.
Just don’t think you can drive in big fat lag bolts with it at an angle =p
Ow… and atleast here in belgium you can get a ratcheting headpiece or a straight nose piece that you exchange with the angled one basically turning it into a 3/8″ or 1/2″ ratchet or a very thin long impact driver =D
[External image (be.pdbmakita.com), not copied]
That’s the Ratchet Piece. It requires an extra 3/8th or 1/2th adapter Like this one:
[External image (be.pdbmakita.com), not copied]
And the Straight nose:
[External image (be.pdbmakita.com), not copied]
dam you. now I know I need one
99% of all my impact driving is 5 x 100mm screws or less .rarely some 150mm screws .
I would appreciate the time taken to measure.
have you sold any and received any feed back on it
I was going to say on the Milwaukee review their new right angle impact looked very similar to the Makita. I think some tools are complete designs from the Manufacture, but others are picked up from an oem and just have different cases on them like the right angle impact.
Yeah i’ve sold a few before 🙂 The very short head lenght is the reason for my customers to buy it. It’s shorter then the Right Angle pneumatic drivers/ratchers I could offer the customers.
Feed back has been just ‘Normal’. Which is a good thing in a store 🙂 No complaints and it’s also not a super power house innovative tool that it merits cheers and ” Wow !! ” from the customers =D
I’ll take the measurements tomorrow and screw in some 5 x 100 screws with it tomorrow 🙂
Hello alan !
Here’s the tool:
[External image (s6.postimg.org), not copied]
It’s about 45 mm from the bottom to that little ” nudge”. And around 50 to the top of that ” step up”. sorry for my sucky english 😀
And here is a link to the DTL061 Screwing in a 5 * 100 wood screw =)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Te2om3N9VYw&feature=youtu.be
thank you very much .
very much appreciated.
video is a nice touch.
your video shows it one handed and it is able to drive a decent length screw
Yeah since its an impact you Can pretty Much hold it in 2 fingers and it will screw in without any problem 🙂 you do not have to apply any pressure nor will the bit strip out 🙂
Nog the strongest/ fastest impact since it it angled but it gets the work done ^^
Alan, im in the same boat as you.. i don’t need a right angle all the time but every now and then its the only tool that will get the job done. i ended up with this adapter from milwaukee.. i tried a few and this one was by far the most solid and well built.. i love it and it has been working well for me for years now. usually i will chuck a 12″ (300mm) extension into the end of my impact and then this adapter into the end of that… ill post a picture of the setup monday if you want.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/fastening/49-22-8510
I have an old Dewalt DW965 12V right angle cordless, and I’m thinking that Makita impact would be a great replacement for it.
I think this tool is a bit like a multimaster.
you only really need it when you don’t have it.
Does anyone know how to buy the makita right angle adapters? I read above that it is sold in Belgium. I tried to use ebay but couldnt find one. Thanks
axkaizen wrote:
Does anyone know how to buy the makita right angle adapters? I read above that it is sold in Belgium. I tried to use ebay but couldnt find one. Thanks
http://bcfasteners.com/shop/makita-134746-7-12-socket-adapter/
http://bcfasteners.com/shop/makita-134745-9-38-socket-adapter/
http://bcfasteners.com/shop/makita-192439-2-1316-ratchet-attachment-head/
http://bcfasteners.com/shop/makita-192440-7-straight-attachment-head/
Search the part numbers (http://www.makita.ca/index2.php?event=newaccessorydetailstemp&id=46) and i’m sure you can find them at additional places.
M80 is correct 🙂