I also have one and LOVE it. I've got 2 Makita driver
drills, plus the 6916 impact driver. Guess which one I most
often reach for? Love the light weight, coupled with
extreme power. I haven't had too much trouble dealing with
control, although the first couple of times I squeezed the
trigger I thought it would "get away from me".
dave
RB wrote:
> After seeing a posting here a while back I bought a Makita 6916 impact
> driver/drill. This thing is great as a screw driver. It is one of the
> best that I've used. I'd like a bit more control at the slower speeds
> but can get used to it as it is.
>
> RB
>
"Tom Kendrick" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I just ordered the 6932 from Coastal. From reading elsewhere, I
> understand that there is risk of twisting off the screw head with
> these Makita units.
They are very powerfull & capable of doing that only if the operator is
incapable of getting the hang of it....I do not consider that a risk really
if the first time you use it you do about a dozen test runs, like any new
power tools, take the time to learn how to use it before getting on with the
job....5 mins at the most.
Jon~
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> a flame war? Not from MY post, PTM...
>
> I didn't call ANYONE a klutz, btw. it was just a figure of
> speech. SOME people are SO touchy.
>
> dave
Exactly my point....I had the smiley face too....do you see how easy they
can get started?
LOL
Jon~
I just ordered the 6932 from Coastal. From reading elsewhere, I
understand that there is risk of twisting off the screw head with
these Makita units.
I tried the Hitachi 12V impact driver with the 1.2AH nicads at 780"#.
The power was adequate but the batteries gave out too early driving
2.5" screws into a dry 6x6. Definitely want the 2.6AH NiMH units.
Tom
Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
> the Makita can EASILY sink a 3 1/2" screw. It has over 800
> inch lbs of torque. I've used it many times for long
> screws. You gotta try it to believe it.
>
> dave
I wasn't refering to you. "Some people" was a general
statement.
heck, the pilot light isn't even on... :)
dave
P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4 wrote:
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>a flame war? Not from MY post, PTM...
>>
>>I didn't call ANYONE a klutz, btw. it was just a figure of
>>speech. SOME people are SO touchy.
>>
>>dave
>
>
> Exactly my point....I had the smiley face too....do you see how easy they
> can get started?
>
> LOL
>
> Jon~
>
>
the Makita can EASILY sink a 3 1/2" screw. It has over 800
inch lbs of torque. I've used it many times for long
screws. You gotta try it to believe it.
dave
RKON wrote:
> Interesting that you brought this up. I have a Pansonic that I love but it
> just doesn't cut it when it comes do driving a 2 1/2 inch screw. I have been
> looking at the Makita for an upcoming project and I heard the same comments.
> I also have looked at the big brother of the 6916.
> http://coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/maki/6932fdwde.htm?L+coastest+pcpy5456ffddb2dd+1081250816
>
> What has been your experiences in drving 2 1/2 " - 3 1/2 inch screws?
>
> Rich
>
> "RB" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
>
>>After seeing a posting here a while back I bought a Makita 6916 impact
>>driver/drill. This thing is great as a screw driver. It is one of the
>>best that I've used. I'd like a bit more control at the slower speeds
>>but can get used to it as it is.
>>
>>RB
>>
>
>
>
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> I have the 6916 and haven't twisted the heads off of screws.
> You'll get a feel for using it very quickly unless you
> are a klutz. :)
>
> dave
^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
Or you could answer the post in this way & start yet another flame war.....
Yes, I see the :)
Jon~
> Tom Kendrick wrote:
>
> > I just ordered the 6932 from Coastal. From reading elsewhere, I
> > understand that there is risk of twisting off the screw head with
> > these Makita units.
> > I tried the Hitachi 12V impact driver with the 1.2AH nicads at 780"#.
> > The power was adequate but the batteries gave out too early driving
> > 2.5" screws into a dry 6x6. Definitely want the 2.6AH NiMH units.
> > Tom
I have the 6916 and haven't twisted the heads off of screws.
You'll get a feel for using it very quickly unless you
are a klutz. :)
dave
Tom Kendrick wrote:
> I just ordered the 6932 from Coastal. From reading elsewhere, I
> understand that there is risk of twisting off the screw head with
> these Makita units.
> I tried the Hitachi 12V impact driver with the 1.2AH nicads at 780"#.
> The power was adequate but the batteries gave out too early driving
> 2.5" screws into a dry 6x6. Definitely want the 2.6AH NiMH units.
> Tom
>
> Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote in message news:<[email protected]>...
>
>>the Makita can EASILY sink a 3 1/2" screw. It has over 800
>>inch lbs of torque. I've used it many times for long
>>screws. You gotta try it to believe it.
>>
>>dave
Interesting that you brought this up. I have a Pansonic that I love but it
just doesn't cut it when it comes do driving a 2 1/2 inch screw. I have been
looking at the Makita for an upcoming project and I heard the same comments.
I also have looked at the big brother of the 6916.
http://coastaltool.com/cgi-bin/SoftCart.exe/a/maki/6932fdwde.htm?L+coastest+pcpy5456ffddb2dd+1081250816
What has been your experiences in drving 2 1/2 " - 3 1/2 inch screws?
Rich
"RB" <[email protected]> wrote in message news:[email protected]...
> After seeing a posting here a while back I bought a Makita 6916 impact
> driver/drill. This thing is great as a screw driver. It is one of the
> best that I've used. I'd like a bit more control at the slower speeds
> but can get used to it as it is.
>
> RB
>
a flame war? Not from MY post, PTM...
I didn't call ANYONE a klutz, btw. it was just a figure of
speech. SOME people are SO touchy.
dave
dave
P©WÉ®T©©LMAN ²ºº4 wrote:
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>I have the 6916 and haven't twisted the heads off of screws.
>> You'll get a feel for using it very quickly unless you
>>are a klutz. :)
>>
>>dave
>
> ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^
> Or you could answer the post in this way & start yet another flame war.....
> Yes, I see the :)
>
> Jon~
>
>
>
>>Tom Kendrick wrote:
>>
>>
>>>I just ordered the 6932 from Coastal. From reading elsewhere, I
>>>understand that there is risk of twisting off the screw head with
>>>these Makita units.
>>>I tried the Hitachi 12V impact driver with the 1.2AH nicads at 780"#.
>>>The power was adequate but the batteries gave out too early driving
>>>2.5" screws into a dry 6x6. Definitely want the 2.6AH NiMH units.
>>>Tom
>
>
>