Makita 6952 2.3 Amp Impact Driver |  | Brand: Makita
Category: Home Improvement
List Price: $306.60
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Sales Rank: 14926
Media: Tools & Hardware
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Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 3.1
Dimensions (in): 13.6 x 13.5 x 3.9
MPN: 06952
Model: 6952
UPC: 088381036917
EAN: 0088381036917
ASIN: B000140B4A
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| Features:
| • | Powerful efficient impacting 88.5 ft.lbs. (1,062 in.lbs.) | | • | True variable speed (0-3,200 RPM) for controlled fastening. | | • | Compact design and weighs only 2.9 lbs. | | • | Externally accessible brushes for easy serviceability and dual ball bearings for longer tool life. | | • | Rubberized pistol grip for more comfort, control and reduced operator fatigue. |
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Product Description
Compact, versatile tool boasts the power to drive screws, fasten and drill. Variable speed trigger for total control of power. All-metal gears will last for many years. Cordless: No, Max. Torque (ft.-lbs.): 88, Impacts Per Minute (IPM): 3,100, Drive (in.): 1/4, Speed - No Load (RPM): 3,200, Reversible: Yes, Amps: 2.9, Volts: 115, Case Included: Yes
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| Customer Reviews:
Corded impact driver without LED light and without batteries hassle October 21, 2009
Handy Man (NY)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I own Makita cordless impact driver that came with a fluoroscent work light and a drill. Two batteries are dying after 3 years of quite heavy home remodeling use.
Cost of batteries replacement (two of them) is around one hundred sixty bucks. Therefore, I purchased this impact driver.
Pros:
- Ergonomics is very good - holding it in my palm is great (I have a rather short fingers)
- Weight distribution is great too - see the handle position in the middle of top part (it looks like a letter T with a handle slightly slanted). Handle in my Hitachi drill is almost at the end of top part. This causes drill part with chuck to go down when holding drill horizontally. This puts strain on my palms. No strains when using Makita. A pleasure to work with.
- Corded means I never have to worry about charging batteries and buying batteries (money saver)
- Made in Japan which means that it should last forever
- Lightweight - I believe it weighs less than a cordless impact driver
- Long cord - I believe it is 8 feet long
- Drives screws consistently thanks to 120V supply
- Well designed plastic case has plenty of space for cord and other accessories
Cons:
- Lack of LED light (LED light is very useful)
- Cord can be sometimes in a way
- Expensive due to the fact that it was made in Japan (no regrets though)
- It has longer body compared to cordless impact driver - it might be difficult to fit between joists especially when driving longer screws.
Overall I am pleased with this impact driver that drives 4" Philips decking screws quite nicely (I used 9/64" drill bit to drill pilot holes). I am pretty sure it will drive shorter screws much easier. I prefer square head (#2) screws and avoid Philips like a plague. I used Philips screws to get rid of them. Philips screws are OK probably up to 2". Philips screws start to be a hassle at length of 3" or more. Not so with square ones. No wonder why furniture manufacturers use square screws for at least two decades. I purchase my square screws (Scorpio brand) at Curtis Lumber. I used Deckmate screws too from Home Depot but Curtis Lumber has a better selection of screws. I tend to buy 25 lbs of screws of the same size because it gives the best bang for the buck. I have no problems finishing them too.
Sorry for the screw discussion but some people might benefit from my experience. I drove probably around 150 lbs of screws altogether.
This concludes my review. I hope that some people enjoy it.
Makita impact drill April 6, 2008
Craig Forget (Ontario, canada)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
Its a great piece of equipment to have. The impact option allow's you to screws so much more ifficiently, without slipping or stripping the heads of screws. I have my own business as a finish carpenter, and I will tell you, thiss drill is the best drill that I own. Its not like a cordless, that dies all of the time, and only last a couple of years before it needs replacing. And if your wondering about putting regular drill bits, without the hex bottoms to it, you can purchase a 3/8 quick chuck to put on to the drill from makita, which cost about 25$.
great tool January 7, 2009
A. Hachmann (Colorado)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This tool has exceeded my expectations. Even with a light gauge extension cord attached it is much lighter than the Dewalt 18volt cordless model it replaced. It has lots of torque. The only downside is how many driver bits I go through. The impact ready bits hold up better. This tool is hands down the best way to drive deck screws. I can't believe Makita is the only manufacturer of this type of tool.
This makes driving tapcon screws like a party May 13, 2007
Franklyn Miller (Bahamas)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Simply great light weight and is easy to store while working on ladders or on a work belt. This thing can hold its own with and screw driving device out there.
The best tool for the job! August 23, 2008
JagLite (Alaska)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have two cordless impact drivers and they are very handy but even with multiple batteries for each, I run out of power in a short time when driving a lot of screws.
The plug in Makita impact driver is fantastic for driving screws all day long. I should have bought it before buying my second cordless and the extra batteries for it. Probably cost about the same. And two of my 4 batteries need replacing after one year.
The Makita 6952 will drive any screw I have needed to put in so far.
Very highly recommended!
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