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I own the complete micro 10.8 volt line they are great tools for light duty jobs that they were design for. But they should not be compared against the power and torque that your normal 12v, 14v and 18v cordless power tools will provide. The small size and ergonomics makes it great for light duty work in electrical, HVAC, Cabinetry trades and are grate for home use as well.
These are very compact and weigh around 2 pounds each. The carry bag is nice and it comes with a set of bits. The lithium ion batteries go full power until they run out of juice. This is an amazing little set. There is no power indicator on the battery so you have to be careful not to run the battery dead.
It won't replace your 18V drill and driver but it is great for smaller jobs. The batteries charge in 40 minutes. Both drill and driver have a built-in work light. The driver is very loud and will require ear protection.
The 10.8 version of this set has been more than adequate for anything I have done with it, and I imagine the 12v version even ups the possibilities a little. At the time I bought this, I wondered if price was getting the better of me, and if I really need this; I am very glad I made the purchase. These are low-volt tools, so I think one has to be realistic about what they will do. The drill driver was even sufficent to drive 3" screws into studs to hold the cabinets in place. Not particularly. I bought the 10.8v version of this set in stages, effectively getting four batteries plus the tools, plus individual hard cases for each set, as Lowes cleared them out for $60 a set to make way for the 12v version.
These fit beautifully in the hand, while I found the Bosch, Milwaukee, and Makita equivalents felt bulky, which, over a long day, makes a difference. That said, I used the drill driver to assemble home-made kitchen cabinets with with about 300 pocket screws, starting from the cases and up. Not only does the use of this set reduce fatiqure and ease the work, but it makes it more precise because you are not fighting the weight of the tool in tight, awkward spaces. I have an 18v Dewalt Drill Driver/Impact set for heavier jobs, but do I want to use an 18v driver to install cabinet door hinges. Other than price, what mostly drove me toward the Hitachi compacts was the ergonomics. I have used it to do all kinds of pocket screwing and assembly jobs, and for this it is perfect.
It has paid for itself already. Where a little more power is needed, I use the impact driver.
I really like these tools. I would buy these again in a heartbeat. They could use a bit holder and a little better lights, that's why I didn't give 5 stars (I would give 4.5 if I could). I have the whole set, including these two plus another slightly smaller driver and a reciprocating saw.
The impact wrench did not have enough torque as I tried to remove an old rusted bolt (even though I think that it should have handled it). Pros: This tool set should be sufficient for small jobs. The design is pretty comfortable, small and light.Cons: The advertised voltage is 12 Volt, which is a bit misleading. The impact wrench still failed to remove the bolt even after I easily loosened it with a wrench (with minimal to medium effort). Actual usage is around 10 V.
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