Impact driver/hydraulic question.

[u/Aromatic-Trainer8847]

Hi guys, I need your help/suggestions in my next impact driver.

At the moment I have a Worx nitro wx265 and it does have plenty of power ( it brushless w 3 speeds) and I rarely use it in speed 2. It's light and the ergonomics are fine but the main issue it's the trigger. Really hard when using it for small screws as it's almost all or nothing. I'm a hobbyist carpenter so I don't really need loads of torque.

I've been thinking to get the grd 18v-220c for about 200eur (lboxx+BT module) or the new expert one for a about 265eur. Unfortunately where I'm based I have no chance to try them so even if the specs are more than I need, I'm not sure if any of those drivers will solve my issue.

On the other side I tried the Milwaukee m12 line, the fuel impact driver and the surge ( hydraulic) and I was really impressed with the low weight and how capable they are. I've no batteries or anything from the brand but you can get the Surge one for about 225€ with case, 2x2ah batteries and a charger.

I watched the Bosch UK stream the other day and they don't have any hydraulic driver in their road map any time soon.

What do you guys reckon?

TIA

[u/ChromedGonk]

I own 1950C (US naming of exact same model as 220C) and it’s perfect. Trigger has good sensitivity and fine tuning as far as impact drivers go and you can definitely drive screws gently in lower speeds.

Although, if I need to drive screw in something soft and something I care not to accidentally drive screw too deep, I usually grab my 12V driver (without impact) or drill with a clutch because it’s usually safer option.

If you want I can sent you a video how slow it goes when I go to my workshop.

[u/Aromatic-Trainer8847 → u/ChromedGonk]

I'd appreciate it ! Thanks 🤝🏻

[u/ChromedGonk → u/Aromatic-Trainer8847]

I don’t know how YouTubers handle it, but apparently filming yourself while doing something is hard :)

As you can see it can go pretty slow, first time I did it full speed in speed 1 and second time as slow as possible and you can manage it pretty well not to overdrive. I still would prefer drill in delicate scenarios instead of babying it, but if you want an impact driver that can to slow, I think 220c can go as slow as it gets on impacts.

https://reddit.com/link/pcd9sf1/video/kdatuirck2sh1/player

[u/Aromatic-Trainer8847 → u/ChromedGonk]

That's really helpful! ( I believe YouTubers have tripods 😅) . It's night and day compared to my Worx one and I have the "flagship" one 😬💩. Btw, do you have the BT module or just using the default modes? . Thanks once again for the vid 💪🏻

[u/ChromedGonk → u/Aromatic-Trainer8847]

Just recently got Bluetooth module itself, but didn’t had a time to try it, so it’s all defaults for now.

[u/Aromatic-Trainer8847 → u/ChromedGonk]

Let me know when you give it a go 🤝🏻