WESCO Impact Driver Review

The WESCO Impact Driver is a powerful tool which achieves a maximum torque of 110Nm, making it ideal for a variety of DIY and household screw tightening/loosening tasks. It has a 1/4 inch all-metal hex chuck with a tight grip. One feature of interest is the tool's variable speed controller which is easily operated with the trigger.

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We like the design of the WESCO Impact Driver. It's cordless for a high level of manoeuvrability, and is powered by an 18V 2000mAh battery which takes about 1.3 hours to recharge. We like the tool's design. It has an ergonomic handle for comfortable gripping and an LED lighting system which lets you see in dim areas and during emergency night time use.

About WESCO

WESCO are a brand of high quality power tools. Their range includes angle grinders, impact drills, rotary hammers, demolition hammers, hand drills, reciprocating saws, sanders, wall chasers, circular saws, jigsaws, tile cutters, planers, routers, heat guns, and more.

Specification

We now look at the features:

• Suitability - The WESCO Impact Driver offers a powerful 110Nm of torque. It's ideal for DIY use, coping easily with most household screws. It has a 1/4 inch all-metal hex chuck which grips tightly.
• Cordless - The impact driver is cordless, making it easy to manoeuvre. It takes an 18V 2000mAh lithium-ion battery which takes about 1.3 hours to recharge. You might already have a compatible battery from another WESCO tool.
• Speed Control - The driver has a variable speed controller which lets you use the tool in a manner suitable for the current type of screw and the material that it's screwed into. The tool's speed is controlled with its trigger.
• Ergonomic Handle - The WESCO Impact Driver is comfortable to hold thanks to its ergonomic handle.
• LED Lighting - An LED light lets you see easily in areas with poor lighting. The light is ideal for emergency night time use.
• Accessories - Included with the WESCO Impact Driver is a battery, a charger, a belt clip, a 50mm insert, ten 1/4 inch hex magnetic nut drivers, five 50mm PH inserts, and five 50mm PZ inserts.

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Summary

Overall, the WESCO Impact Driver is a well designed tool which is ideal for DIY use. We particularly like its trigger-controlled variable speed which lets you use the tool in a manner appropriate for the task at hand. We also like its comfortable ergonomic handle, its LED lighting system, and the amount of included accessories. We rate the WESCO Impact Driver 4.5 out of 5 stars.

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