#20v dewalt atomic compact series driver#
#20v dewalt atomic compact series series#

After attaching the brackets to the concrete piers I eagerly repeated the feat of driving long Timberlok screws through the framing and into the sill. It struck me that this afforded the opportunity to mimic the first use of this type of tool I had ever witnessed. The framing was fairly straightforward, setting the outer support on a pair of piers and attaching the inner floor framing to the sill. The latest one was the addition of a mudroom to the front of his old farmhouse. Anyone who’s read any of my previous posts is somewhat familiar with my brother’s penchant for taking on a constant string of projects.

This past year I traveled the couple of hours to my older brother Phil’s latest long-running projects. Lagging the framework to the wall was fairly effortless, pull the trigger and let it roll.

#20v dewalt atomic compact series driver#

I did drill pilot holes, but the impact driver did the bulk of the work. I used self tappers to attach the plywood shelf to the frame. Once again, the power and handling of this tool helped facilitate an easy conclusion to this chore. I then lagged the completed assembly to the ¾” plywood inner wall of the sheep barn. I then attached a piece of plywood to the top of the frame, again with the self tapping screws. I found an old metal frame that seemed tailor made for the job. One item she insisted on having was a sturdy shelf set high enough to prevent the livestock from being able to reach the contents. The compact DeWalt Atomic Impact Driver had more than enough capacity to easily drive the self tapping screws into the steel support struts More Fun on the Farm With the DeWalt Atomic Impact DriverĪs we were preparing for lambing this year, my wife pointed out a number of deficiencies with our setup in the sheep barn. I was using 2” long self tapping screws to attach 5/4” decking to metal struts and the driver was more than up to the task. The tool arrived just in time for me to utilize it to attach decking to a bridge I was building to cross a drainage on the property. At only 2.1 pounds without the battery it is also an extremely lightweight tool, allowing for greater control and less fatigue over a long period of use. Even so, it delivers 21% more power through its brushless motor. The DeWalt Atomic impact driver is indeed smaller than the previous model at only 5.1” long. A Compact Tool with a Big ImpactĪnyone who currently owns a 1/4” impact driver already knows about the benefits this class of tool has to offer. Compact, powerful and comfortable, what more could you ask for. It’s backed by a 3-year, limited warranty so you can buy with confidence. The handle is ergonomically designed for increased comfort, balance, and easier tool control. Its 3 LEDs provide optimum illumination in dark spaces as you work. The brushless motor increases power as well as extending battery life. front to back, and the high-performance brushless motor delivers 1700 in-lbs of torque. DeWalt’s Compact Brushless Impact Driver is only 5.1 in. The 20V MAX* Compact Impact Driver has up to 21% more max torque than the DeWalt DCF885 (a larger sibling). The DeWalt Atomic Impact Driver comes equipped with an efficient brushless motor that delivers long runtime, an LED work light for visibility in dark workspaces, a variable speed trigger, and adjustable belt hook for left or right attachment. It is optimized for tight spaces, overhead work, and for long periods of use.

#20v dewalt atomic compact series series#

New to the 20V MAX* System, the Atomic Compact Series combines performance and durability in a compact format. The Molecular Details on the DeWalt Atomic Impact Driver It was like Deja Vu all over again at my brother’s farm house. We’ll also be covering their Atomic Drill/Driver in an upcoming review.

As happy as I was with the old version, I was enthusiastic to try DeWalt’s latest offering in this category – which team yellow sent to us in the form of the DeWalt Atomic Compact Cordless Impact Driver. It is my go to tool for any and all fastening duties aside from nailing. It was not long after that I purchased a DeWalt impact driver that has served me well over the years. The impact driver never slowed or stalled, as any of my battery power tools would have done. I watched, fascinated as he drove a 6” Timberlok screw through a piece of lumber into the sill of a house. Phil has a tool collection like the Louvre has an art collection, so he is always on top of the latest and greatest offerings. It was at one of my Brother Phil’s disaster-like projects. I can remember the first time I saw a handheld, battery powered impact driver in action.