DEWALT DW056K-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless Impact Driver If you need to drive lots of screws very quickly, consider the DeWalt DW056K-2 Cordless Impact Driver. This timesaving tool is a cross between a cordless drill/driver and an impact wrench. It combines high-speed rotation (2,400 rpm) with jackhammer-like percussion (3,000 beats per minute) to drive and remove screws faster and easier that any other tool.

The DW056K-2 is powered by an 18-volt nickel-cadmium (Ni-Cad) battery that produces an impressive 1,170 inch-pounds of screw-twisting torque. It has a reversing, variable-speed motor, and a specially designed impacting mechanism that helps eliminate annoying kickbacks. The tool is equipped with an all-metal 1/4-inch quick-release chuck that accepts all 1/4-inch hex-shank accessories.

Other features include a non-slip handle, durable magnesium gear case, and an all-metal transmission for smooth operation. — Joseph Truini

What’s in the Box
DW056K-2 Impact Driver, two 18-volt batteries, one-hour charger, carrying case
Customer Review: Awesome Machine
This Impact Driver was refered to me by my uncle who is also a carpenter. I can’t describe how much easier it is to drive screws.
One thing I was impressed with was how close your gripping hand is able to be near the screw head. Other handles on screw guns are further back and make screwing more wobbly. I hope this has made sense. To a veteran screw gun user it should make sense. I strongly recommend this item.
Richard
Customer Review: Priceless where and when you need it
I purchased this tool to fix a little problem I was having while remodeling my basement. When attempting to sister up new 2×4s to old 2×4s my drill would cam out using both square drive and Phillips bits. My friends and I joked that the old wood was petrified. As I already have a host of other 18 volt DeWalt tools I got this one to match (two new batteries are nice to add to the rotation too). The impact driver drove the 2.5 and 3 inch screws home with no problem.

I love this tool. It works where I need it.

That said please note that I do not/can not use this tool for basic drilling needs. It does not have enough power to be used for most automotive tasks as it has only 98 ft lbs force and most pneumatics have 300-700 ft lbs force. Also note that with no clutch (which it should not have) you should not attempt to use this for finish wood work.

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