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New Makita 7.2V Cordless Impact Screwdriver with Pivoting Handle

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Makita 7.2V Cordless Screwdriver

Makita has just come out with a new 7.2V cordless screwdriver. It has a removable Li-ion battery and comes with a charger and 2 battery packs.

While I would like to think this is the start of a brand new cordless power tool platform for Makita, it probably isn’t. Dewalt’s 8V Max tool lineup is limited to just cordless screwdrivers – such as the Dewalt gyroscopic pivoting handle screwdriver we reviewed – and an LED flashlight.

Update: Is this new after all? I have NEVER seen this one before, but I have seen their clutched non-impact version ($167 via Amazon).

Similarly, Milwaukee’s M4 lineup consists of just a single tool – also a pivoting handle screwdriver.

This new Makita cordless screwdriver, model TD021DSE, features a pivoting handle, reverse switch, and variable speed trigger.

Oh, and this is a cordless impact screwdriver. This could very well be the world’s first 7.2V-class compact cordless pivoting handle impact screwdriver.

The handle can lock into 2 positions for your choice of straight or pistol-grip configurations, whichever the application calls for.

Specifications

  • 195 in-lbs max torque
  • 0-2,300 RPM
  • 0-3,000 IPM
  • Electric brake
  • Weighs 1.2 lbs

Price: $201

Buy Now(via Amazon)

First Thoughts

I find myself thinking two things about the new Makita TD021DSE cordless impact screwdriver.

On one hand, I’m thinking woohoo, that’s an interesting and potentially useful innovation right there!

On the other hand, I’m looking at the 195 in-lbs torque rating, and thinking it to be overpowered for how these types of cordless screwdrivers are normally used.

Lower voltage cordless screwdrivers, of the 3.6V, 4V Max, 7.2V, and 8V Max classes, are often used for repetitive lower-torque tasks, such as installing light switches, outlets, finish screws, and other such things. They’re sometimes used in industrial applications as well.

But regardless of what they’re used for, the common theme is that they’re used for light duty work.

195 in-lbs without a clutch? that could be a good thing, if the trigger switch allows for somewhat price speed control.

The impact mechanism could also potentially lead to problems for users who are seeking to replace their older 7.2V NiCd cordless screwdrivers, or even more recent lower powered Li-ion models. Aside from a few exceptions, impact drivers are loud.

That means that users will want to wear hearing protection, which isn’t always necessary when using a non-impact cordless screwdriver, and it also means that the driver might not be suitable for use in certain environments where noise.

Think of a maintenance guy, installer, or tradesman that’s doing an upgrade or assembling new equipment in an office building during the day. A cordless screwdriver might be a mild nuisance to those near the work area, but an impact screwdriver could disrupt the entire office. Maybe this one’s quiet?

With those 2 hesitations aside, this new Makita impact screwdriver will likely be well received by anyone who has ever complained about their pivoting-handle screwdriver being underpowered.


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