firefighter4187 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 On Monday I will be starting work at someones house, I will be doing work on his house + his rental house. His son usually helps him with the jobs but, he has a new job so he has called me. We will be doing a variety of things from framing non- load bearing walls to fixing irrigation systems. Since there is not set plan on what we will be doing when, I have been trying to figure when time is right to bring my 20v impact and drill vs. when to bring my 12v impact and drill. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I'd definitely use the 20V kit for the framing work. 12V excels at installation, especially in confined spaces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric - TIA Posted June 8, 2013 Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 I agree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 8, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2013 Thanks guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'd definitely use the 20V kit for the framing work. 12V excels at installation, especially in confined spaces.This statement is nothing but the truth, today i was working for a common client. We had too move 2 fridges out and one in. To do that all of the doors had to be taken off and reinstalled. Then I assembled a 48w x 48hx 29 deep cabinet, I never thought my 12v Bosch would really come in handy that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 My M12 Screw gun is probably my most used tool. I put in big 4" deadbolt screws with it no trouble. The only complaint I have is that the chuck isn't a true 1 hand operation. They fixed this issue with the Fuel version, but mine is pre-fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 If only they would make a ratcheting chuck on a 12v..... I will never buy one of those gyro screwdrivers, they are about the same size as my 12v and they have no power, i dont know what DeWalt was thinking with the gyro 8v.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 15, 2013 Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 If only they would make a ratcheting chuck on a 12v..... I will never buy one of those gyro screwdrivers, they are about the same size as my 12v and they have no power, i dont know what DeWalt was thinking with the gyro 8v....They're good for low torque assembly work. Not much beyond that though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2013 Yeah, I just dont know why any professional would purchase one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 My M12 fuel has a nice all metal ratcheting chuck love the upgrade too the 1/2 inch chuck also just makes the tool more practical for every day use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 My M12 fuel has a nice all metal ratcheting chuck love the upgrade too the 1/2 inch chuck also just makes the tool more practical for every day use.+1. I don't know why they make a 3/8" chuck at all anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 +1. I don't know why they make a 3/8" chuck at all anymore.Who knows why tool companies use the logic they do haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I guess they have a warehouse full of 3/8" chucks sitting around somewhere. That's usually the size chuck home owner special drills come in. Lately I have been telling people that are just doing work around the house to get an impact driver or screwdriver and the hex style drill bits. It covers most basic diy tasks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I've tried using hex shank bit in an impact before. It just seems so damn awkward. I can't do it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefighter4187 Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 I've tried using hex shank bit in an impact before. It just seems so damn awkward. I can't do it, lolYes haha, It feels very weird when I put a spade in an impact... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyandy Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 I have done that too and it works pretty good actually Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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