Makita 40v Impact Driver TD002G Latest & Greatest Makita Impact Driver from JAPAN GDT02

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[@hardlyb]

Most reviewers only talk about the speed and power, but for me, the reason I love my Makita impact driver is that I can use it to drive screws 2 inch screws into softwood - screws that the other drivers I've used would drive through the wood before I could let off the trigger. I'm glad you mentioned that point.

[@susann4209]

I agree, I have all dewalt gear but the drills and impacts are shit all round. All my work mates makita impacts are years old mine lasted 3 months

[@johncuellar9136]

I agree about the sound of impulse impacts. I have been using the surge and when I use a standard impact I feel like I need to apologize for the noise. Even though it’s just me hearing it. 😄Thanks for your reviews.

[@paedahe4975]

That camouflage will help you hide on the job site from your boss. lol

[@Jmeshnry]

Heehe gonna have to remove the glow in the dark ring from it too

[@mannyc805]

@@Jmeshnry the new ones don’t have it

[@Jmeshnry]

@@mannyc805 oh yh true

[@robertcasey3528]

Wow. Camo is so good I didn't even see the impact driver 🤣

[@martinmellor5462]

They do say good workers are hard to find

[@G35Jeesh]

I bought the 172 purple, got sent the td002g 40v, he told me to keep it, and sent me the 18v 172 for "free" again. Can't wait to try this 40v out once I get a battery for it.

[@Knives_eachday]

Great reviews thank you. I found you at 3am this morning as you do. I entered the 40V platform today with the planer & router, impacts to come!

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The planer is an absolute beast! And thanks for following on Insta too.

[@harlanborders943]

Yes sir best trigger control on the market what made me switch from my other favorite brand

[@dazznoff7393]

On the 40v i think I'd like to see a orbital sander, or an upgrade on the 18v. The 18v never seems to have enough power and just eats through batteries.

[@alexc.239]

So we are suppose to ignore the 305mm 40v max mitre saw? 😅

[@Maddyd2907]

Hey bro do you know if the Japanese ones can be registered and put under warranty? Keen for a purple one

[@wolfgangselle3272]

That was good presentation of the new 40v impact. And when one of my current Makita tools broke down wil replace them wth the 40V tool line up. And a impact is the most used tool on my side.

[@baseballdude8491]

Another great review Get your hands on the new Hikoki/Metabo HPT 36V rear handle Much more power,site line, control than all my others Similar to the Makita but lighter We have two on the jobsite and we're all fighting over em

[@mannyc805]

Hey how are you , do you think they will make a kit version for it soon I want that saw so bad but I’m not in the platform yet ….

[@baseballdude8491]

@@mannyc805 ToolBarb and Acme tools have it in a Kit and Lowes has it in a Kit online but I haven't seen it in the store yet If u go to a local Lowes also check for a few more Christmas 5 tool and 7 tool kits that may or may not show up in your stores inventory but may be up above in overflow rows or above the restock section above the tools I just picked up the 7 tool kit for $105 and it was $499 during Christmas The 5 tool kit that has 2 36V batteries was also going for $599 and I had two stores still have one each one was $249 the other $315 Otherwise keep on eye out for deals where they give a free started kit or additional battery ToolBarn had the rear handle for $199 with a free starter kit for the first two weeks they were available Acme does that as well and also has 10% off and free shipping all the time

[@CamperKev]

I do believe that Japanese word on the impact driver that you are questioning, means "Custom". 😁👍🏼

[@dazznoff7393]

I own the makita 40v and 12v impact driver. i only ever use the 40v if the 12v doesn't have the power, which isn't to often. You are right it's the bulk around the battery area on the 40v, it just seems excessive and clumsy for a impact driver. The trigger feel and control on the 40v is so smooth and a pleasure to use, but i still never really want to use it unless i have to.

[@ericmann1781]

Feel exactly the same about the 40v, it's still not as bad as Ridgid though lol. But yes the handle, grip and trigger just feel so nice and easy on the hand I love using it, it feels like a masterpiece, even though I use my surge M12 99.9% of the time.

[@bigshoots1181]

Is the runtime on 40v around the same out of the 2.5ah battery as it would be on a 18v 5.0ah battery if the motors are the same wattage?

[@dazznoff7393]

@@bigshoots1181 always seems longer run time on the 40v tools with 2.5ah battery compared to similar 18v tools with 5ah battery

[@bigshoots1181]

@@dazznoff7393 that's great, ya i don't fully understand the specs of how it works with these tools

[@dazznoff7393]

@@bigshoots1181 the 5ah 18v and 40v 2.5ah both have exactly the same battery cells inside as i understand. It just seems the 40v is more efficient with the power in operation, both batteries have 90wh of reserve inside them.

[@j_play7803]

i had a job tu put in a sheet metal roof and i uses 25mm metal screws yo drill through metal and into pine planks and thin metal mode worked perfectly i made my day so easy, dtd171 thank u

[@enriquefidel9844]

wow after watching a lot of your videos it was just now that I notice you are from the same country where Im at, cheers mate

[@CDOOMED]

You make us drool over tools dude. I still have the 171 18v from Japan along with the {US} xtd16 and and older xtd14. I have around 18 18v tools and well over 30 5ah and 2 ah batteries so there has to be a compelling reason to get into 40v. Glad you pointed out how big and clunky the 40v is compared to the 18v. I was thinking the same thing. Is it really worth the cost of 40v? Not yet.

[@kizzjd9578]

We got the new hikoki in Australia, hikoki rep gave me a demo last week 👌

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Been out for a few weeks here now too.

[@E69apeTheMatrix420]

I used to think power was one of the most important factors when buying an impact driver but infact I just break bits too easily with 210nm. I buy the best impact bits and change brands / watch project farm to get the best buys for the money but ultimately my less powerfull smaller 165nm impact driver is my go to. It spins faster and has more bpm. These things are more important than power along with smaller size. Ultimately if you need power than use an impact wrench!

[@donalrodgers123]

I wish they made a flat pack style battery.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

There are rumours...

[@hermitette]

I wish they made a cordless sandwich press😅

[@dreamcat4]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL awesome. please share the rumors next time! would love to hear anything about that

[@jpbiscaro8694]

@@dreamcat4 I enjoy when he does up coming makita releases.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

@@jpbiscaro8694 Then you will like the next video...

[@timmortimer5726]

I was going to sell my gen 1 40v to get gen 2 40v but since watching this might just keep it

[@nitothefirst7874]

Do you guys know when is the 172 Impact Driver coming to the US?

[@rapidresponse9833]

Agreeded , I never use my 40v impact. It’s to big. End up reaching for the 18v.

[@J.Wick.]

I use the same principle with the Hikokis/Metabo HPTs. The 36V is nice, but not different/powerful enough over the 18V to warrant the extra bulk.

[@dreamcat4]

absolutely same here. The only thing i would ever want more power is rare occasions like working larger stuck bolts on a vehicle... at which point its supposed to be some kind of a beefier impact wrench. Rather than an impact driver, because having the hex chuck and breaking adaptors. So if I had the money to have 2 different impact tools, the 2nd one would never be the 40v impact driver. It would get skipped over for something else

[@histguy101]

It's not any bigger. In fact, the 18v Milwaukee in this video is bigger than those 36v Makitas and the 36v Hikoki he was using.

[@Shepard7]

Great video man, thanks. Would like to know if there is a black Makita drill 18v that is very good?

[@dreamcat4]

it seems to me that the only reason why nobody actually buys the Makita Pulsed Oil impact driver (DTS141ZJ) is because it's just far too expensive. For example £300 here in the UK. That is double the price their flagship TD172.... A vicious cycle then, if they cannot get the cost of it down to something more reasonable You see the Milwaukee Fuel Surge ones are not cheap. But they ARE a lot cheaper. So at least some people will be able to afford to buy those ones. Personally I would much rather have a Matika made one though.

[@frenchyroastify]

As I work on interiors, cabinets and such, I find the soft impact perfect. It can get quite loud in cabinets with a regular impact. I also like the slow speed when I work on hardware as not to strip screw heads or jump out. Easier on the hands as well.

[@J.Wick.]

The OIl drivers are phenomenal. I wanted a Makita or Hikoki. They are both stupendously expensive. Had to "settle" for a milwaukee. Love it. My most used impact by far now. triple hammer a close 2nd.

[@heldert6231]

I also have the Milwaukee Hydraulic impact and is nice and smooth. quiet, I mean. QUIET! it's my go to, daily use tool. To the point that when I grab any of the standard ones I'm like " dam, this thing is loud!" I'd like the makita Hydraulic to feel that way...

[@robertcasey3528]

$209 for the oil impulse driver (bare tool) in the States. Yeah, too much $$$

[@dreamcat4]

@@robertcasey3528 yep i dont live in the states. heck then aheck of a lot of other power tools would also be dirt cheap then. literally half the price

[@Motivation_One88]

I have DTD171, It never let me down

[@philwort1873]

Normally wait until end of video to comment but got 50 seconds in and had to ask. If you do in fact have the 260mm and 305mm 40v drop saws. I would like to know what things that you would buy the 305 over 260mm. 90x90 posts? 45 bevel cuts for 45mm thick rafters? How massive is the weight factor for portable jobsite use? Is it a big difference between them? Why does the instruction book have two different measurements for maximum cut capacities in some cut orientations?

[@thomaslhm1650]

Next video 😉

[@bcabrera971]

Dude I love your videos. Keep it up.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Thanks, will do!

[@raofthesun7558]

Great review bro! Subscribed

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Cheers!

[@dreadswizzard9142]

I'm upgrading from the 171 to the 001 because I'm upgrading my entire platform soon and driver drill combo kit is the starter kit I'm getting since it has 2 batteries and costs the same as 3 batteries.

[@kizzjd9578]

That glow in the dark bumper fell off my dtd171 within a week and wouldnt go back on because the heat makes it bigger. Not sure why it was even part of the impact to start with.

[@markhedquist9597]

Same. And the side light get smashed up too. Poo...

[@247Combat]

@tools&stuff im in the market for a new impact and hammer drill, im cirrently on 2 platforms makita xgt, & milwaukee, would tou recommend the xgt impact and hammer drill combo or the gen 4 impact driver and hammer drill combo. Thank u in advance, love all your vids brotha

[@dazznoff7393]

Do you know if makita have any plans in the near future for any new 12v impact driver's. I know mine are a few years old and i haven't noticed any new ones.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The brushless 111 is the latest, I doubt they will update anytime soon.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

My review of the newest model kzbin.info/www/bejne/iobJhK2fhdRrarM

[@dazznoff7393]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL i am sure that's the model i own, i think i purchased it around 2019 and it still seems to be a current model then. I just wondered if you had any knowledge of a replacement model in the pipeline. I own a few 12v tools they all seemed to have come out a few years ago now. I really like the compact size, but i think a lot of the tools could do with a bit of a power upgrade compared to some of the competition. The hand saw and drill really seem like they could do with some more power. It doesn't seem makita are so interested in the 12v market compared to the likes of Milwaukee.

[@Fekillix]

12:40 worth mentioning the in and out slop you get with ISO spec bits compared to JIS bits. Makita has an adapter you can insert into the collet that remedies that, could you do a video on that?

[@dreamcat4]

ok any chance you can please find the part number / SKU of that adapter? Many thanks

[@ThreeCatsFarm]

@@dreamcat4 sorry this is so late, and you may have solved this, but part is Makita 322279-6 Bit Piece

[@dreamcat4]

@@ThreeCatsFarm omg dude that is so darnned helpful... as i am still most likely going to need to buy the japanese version model. just waiting for them to update from old oil pulse impact driver, to then be releasing and launching the new model. since it shouldnt be too far off now. many thanks for this as had since completely forgotten about those collet difference! very grateful for this 👍

[@kevinn2216]

Good timing! Thanks a lot. I'm in the market for an impact driver but I've not decided which one. 19:10 are those your hens in the background there? At first I thought they were mice.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

They are Quail.

[@banusbaby]

Would love to see a review of the ryobi kyocera xr impact driver

[@Combo223]

I'm good with my xdt16...that I use for day purposes. 😃

[@reaperreaper5098]

I'm still tempted just for the camo pattern.

[@ParisCarpentry1971]

Great review of the new 40v impact driver. I have the 171 North American version and also have the 172 Japanese version in red which I got it after watching your review last year, great impact drivers both of them. The only issue I have with the 172 is that the bit releases from the collet when screwing vertically. Does anyone know if a tool repair shop can fix this issue. I know it does that because the bits in Japan are thicker than the north American ones. Thanks!!

[@sw86241996]

Feel like 172 never release to Australia, still stick with my old dog 154 . Very simple function and power enough. Few years time use no problem at all

[@benbjr]

Hello! Old subscriber here which rarely comment something. Probably I've watched all your videos at least three times hahaha. Could you please give me a technical explanation about how does the "bolt" mode works? I use the TD171...few days ago I was doing a reroof job (yes I am a roofer) and a I was trying to remove some old screws, however even while using 4th mode I wasn't able to break it loose, then I tried the bold mode and it act like magic! Does it deliver more torque in a short time? Or rpm plus torque? I do not know lol As you are the Makita WIzard guy on KZbin, I bet you can help me out with that. (I already tried reading manuals but I am too dumb for that) Cheers Greetings from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@dustincantrell2727]

Can you confirm if the speed mode button above the trigger can be programmed to off?

[@ozziejed]

I wish they would release a 40v battery smaller than 2.5 for impacts and driver drills. Try an weight and size them smaller. I'm annoyed the kits come with 4ah batteries as well. They should come with the 2.5. I really like the 40v hammer drill driver over the 18, but the 40v impact size is a let down.

[@robertrada4783]

Coincidentally, the one bit of praise I had for the Milwaukee is that it’s T-Mode is pretty spot on.

[@Skwish6952]

Have you used any of the 14.4v tools? They have a 162 that is the 172 just 4ish less volts. I'd be curious how much those volts matter.

[@alexmills1329]

I like the dark red Makita put out for other options.

[@morpheus_9]

Is the manual in english as well as japanese?? It would be pretty tough to understand the control panel if not. In the US, the TD002 and TD172 are very close in price.

[@bakedbeings]

All the gains by the milwaukee were in the first few cms of driving; is it possible the soft-wood-start on the makita played a role? I'm guessing it'd sense and react too quick to have that big an effect, but 🤷‍♂️

[@robertrada4783]

The Milwaukee simply throws more of everything it’s got at it. It does have more torque before adding the hammering mechanism into the equation. Likewise, the hammer hits harder. The drawback to this is that it’s very imprecise, hard to control and quite aggressive toward the operator. It wants to jump out of screws. I found it defeats the purpose of using an impact for myself. Others love it.

[@StaticRivited]

The US is getting the WHDC i.e. gen3 but it currently is showing as unavailable in stores currently. Idk if they're waiting for more of the gen2 inventory to sell or what🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️

[@robertrada4783]

In Metabo HPT land, their website will say it’s available now (as will their reps) but it won’t be for a month. At that point, there will be a small amount of inventory that comes and goes. 3-5 months later it will be readily available. They are far more concerned about showing off the worm drive shaped saw at the moment.

[@derfacecrafter1869]

the second spring reminds me of piston return springs.

[@stoatystoat174]

Hello Mr Tools & Stuff, I was planning to get a new multitool and was thinking of getting a dewalt DCS355 or DCS356 with a converter to use it with Makita batteries which i have (the Dewalts look more compact and usable and lets you get a brushless moter much cheeper without getting trapped with starlock blades) Any thoughts? do you think you will have a go with the a dewalt multitool too compair it to the Makitas? Any thoughts appreciated, cheers

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I filmed a multitool comparison video last year but have never gotten around to editing it. The Dewalt is slow. The Makita and Milwaukee leave it for dead. The 12 volt Milwaukee is way better than the DeWalt 18 volt.

[@3261sam]

Need a link for that hikoki impact please

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

HiKOKI Different Coloured Impact Drivers ebay.us/oMLBIH

[@jumb0juice327]

Maybe it sounds stupid, but i hope xgt comes out with some sub compact stuff. Specifically an sds hammer drill

[@brandongrabill783]

Have you ever had any issues with the chuck dropping bits? I ordered mine roughly a month ago and I'll randomly have bits fall out. Also do you have a parts diagram?

[@ricr.4669]

The Japan is deeper and a tiny loose, nothing wrong. Look for an adapter. Yours should come with the original japanese bit already! Order more!

[@markhedquist9597]

The purple nurple. There, I said it. I like the change in the lights. I have an 18v with side lights and they are just getting smashed to bits. They still work, but they aren't long for this world. If you do give aways on Patreon, will persons in US be eligible?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Giveaways will be available worldwide.

[@tyrusrechs3151]

Hey tools quick question on the original 40v impact driver can you make it so the light stays on and if so how the hell do i do it

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Yeah I think you can. I'm not with it at the moment but I'll try and remember to check it.

[@tyrusrechs3151]

@@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL thank you very much I remember seeing one recently in one of your videos just sitting in the back light on the whole time and I remember you speaking about it just can't figure it out for the life of me. Love your work thank you

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I can't seem to make it stay on more than 5 seconds.

[@Mushroomhaus0001]

It’s interesting to see the 40v impact driver not take off your lug nuts. I have the driver mostly for doing car work and it’s always zipped off my lugs (100 ft/lb torque). Occasionally I’ve had to use my bigger mid-torque wrench, but never for lug nuts. There’s a 12 volt makita pen driver that’s been around for a while but would love a review. I’ve been finding it way handier than I originally thought. DF012DSE

[@wearsjorge55]

Don't suppose you have the older pen driver for comparison? The older one seems more skookum

[@402SHO]

Asking for ur opinion. Should I invest in the Milwaukee hydraulic 18v gun since I have Milwaukee already. Or should buy my first 18v impact and get the DST in purple? Edit: I should add the two m18 batteries I have are the massive 8.0 HO so I would probably need to get new batteries to make it useable without breaking my arm 😅

[@aminjablaoui1454]

Hi What site do you buy your japanese makita tools from

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Links are in the description.

[@dimkinlv]

time for td003 ? ( vs 173 ? :) )

[@heldert6231]

Did that hydraulic impact driver sound louder or is it just me? I do like this new makita though which makes it a difficult choice...

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

The clips for the sound were all set to the same db to compare the type of noise they make rather than the volume.

[@robertcasey3528]

The camouflage worked pretty good cuz I only saw one impact driver 🤣

[@Jmeshnry]

Get a black one for the next one

[@LadyEmilyNyx]

purple camo? where do I sign?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Find them in the description.

[@dpwr]

This video was a year ago and still no sign of it outside of Japan. Never coming?

[@UncleIvan1]

was hoping for something more impressive, but I guess they just upgraded the settings and gave it a double spring

[@jackg4547]

Hey, nice review. Just wondering if the japanese impacts from ebay come with a warrenty?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

They come with a Japanese one ;)

[@wearsjorge55]

I've been pushing my apprentice towards hikoki. I'm a makita all the way but for someone with not so much disposable income, knowing the 36v stuff will be compatible with the 18v stuff is enough reassurance that you won't have to buy new gear every 5 years

[@B15SDMDESIGNS]

I've been a makita user for over a decade and been very loyal to the brand. I too have started to look at hikoki after buying their frame nailer and second fix nailer. Extremely high quality tools. Hikoki/Hitachi is abit of dark horse. Not alot of people know about it or take it serious but their tools are amazing. The multi volt batteries are brilliant aswell.

[@wearsjorge55]

@@B15SDMDESIGNS the multivolt batteries/tools are at a reasonable price considering the competition. I can't argue with it I just don't want to jump battery platforms I've got like 15 makita batteries

[@B15SDMDESIGNS]

@@wearsjorge55 I get what you mean. I have a shed load of batteries and only just bought another 4 x 5.0ah batteries for the makita. I also have 4 hikoki multi volt batteries that I use with my nailers. I'm in a dilemma as to whether chop the whole makita in and get Hikoki. Only problem I see is that all of the specialist tools from hikoki are only available in Japan. For now I'm going to run makita and slowly introduce more hikoki and see how I feel. The build quality of the hikoki seems to be somewhat better than the makita. Arrrggghh!!! Can't make my mind up

[@loisupopis4938]

I have the new makita 40v impact driver(TD002G) and it claims to have 3700rpm max, but its false, with a 2.5 amp fresh and full battery the max rpm is 3450 , mesured it with a tachometer(unit-t ut373).

[@trevorm7013]

Where the heck is the miter saw video? You teased us and didn’t give it to us

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

Before the end of this month...

[@martin8313]

Why'd they remove the glow in the dark ring 😭 Japanese people use letters instead of symbols because that's just how they do it. Each letter is one syllable so writing a word in their script is easier and more clear than drawing the corresponding symbol.They're made in Japan for Japanese people, so why bother making it compatible for foreigners. I think it also gives the user more of a sense that the tool is an actual Japanese tool and not a foreign production.

[@finley686]

great vids as always but so many ads ruins the experience.

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

I will check how many yt have put on this one.

[@ЭлектрикиИзМосквы]

Почему она фиолетовая? Это оригинал?

[@ricr.4669]

Does it vibrate too much of it's a thing of the past

[@riba2233]

It doesn't lol

[@search620]

please made a review on the worx wu132 she's amazing and also cheap

[@out_on_bail]

The new makria has like a slight delay when you press the trigger, werid as

[@ANZOR-K]

У меня в черном цвете японец. Довольно громоздок и тяжёлый. Хороший конечно. . До него 171й был. Удобнее чем 40 в.

[@MihaiDobrin88]

hi if you are interested in playing with makita tool management app let me know i can tell you how to do it. is still in japanese and you will need like microsoft translator and use the camera option to translate from pictures but is ok it will translate good enough to figure it out how to change settings until they release the app in eng. i can send you a link where you can download the app in .apk format install it manually and run. Because i was skeptical i installed it first on a virtual machine running android on my pc and it worked

[@MihaiDobrin88]

also adp11 are available now to buy from japan

[@bakedbeings]

Struggling to see camouflage on camera. *makita designer fistpump*

[@davetaylor4741]

I have a problem with electronics on tools of any brand. They don't last. Any modern tool that had electronic push buttons on it that I have bought stopped working quite quickly. Also if the variable trigger is any good anything they did I do with the trigger anyway. I tried Bluetooth connection tools. You guessed it they broke. And a Bluetooth controlled battery charger that never worked properly from day one killed 4 batteries by corrupting their chips. All had to be replaced under warranty. Years ago had mostly Hitachi then they lost the plot. Just started getting back into Hikoki mainly for the nailers. Good nail guns but they don't like the heat. Again probably the electronics in the tool or battery. Hot day in Oz and they cut out all the time. No good having all these electronic options if they don't work and don't last.

[@TheOMEGANOX]

We should probably just go back to hammers and screwdrivers and everything would be fine again, yeah.

[@davetaylor4741]

@@TheOMEGANOX That is all we had when I started as a Carpenter over 40 years ago. They lasted for years. Cost less but still did the job. I like the principal of the new tools but they cost the earth and then break every five minutes. That is what gives me the hump.

[@stankolodin5586]

New Zealand has trees in the water without it being an alligator infested swamp with a bit of Shrek on the side?

[@ToolsAndStuffOFFICIAL]

No alligators, crocodiles, snakes, in fact nothing dangerous or poisonous. Just birds and scenery.

[@chaddarr4834]

👍🏼

[@nelsoncarpentry]

Surprised you haven’t learned Japanese by now. 😉😂

[@wearetheremnants1615]

I bought the new one because it doesn't have that awful rubber Bumper ring ..

[@troygtge8179]

I got it a few days it’s ok but doesn’t compare to the flex

[@zorbaseatery4745]

I've read Flex doesn't have nearly the same trigger control as the XGT.

[@hclandscapes]

I feel like all these new impact drivers are getting far too complicated with all the different settings. I have been using impactors for years and never felt the need to have different speed /torque settings?

[@davidweston9115]

The reason they use words instead of symbols on the tools for Japan is simple. The people of Japan can read Japanese language. The words are a respectful nod to the customers that says, "we know that your society is so advanced that even your working class knows how to read, and we respect you enough to use your ancient language here instead of some stupid baby cartoons which may be ambiguous to even a PhD in linguistics ." I wish they used my country's main language on our tools. The cartoon symbols on american drills are a message from the drill company to me that says, "here are some baby cartoons we made up for you, you unfortunate illiterate day worker who can't read the most basic nouns of your own profession."

[@riba2233]

🤦‍♂️ pure bs

[@saruntools]

too expensive to upgrade to 40 v i'm stick with 18