Quote Originally Posted by orbiker View Post
I am an appliance technician. I fix coin washers and dryers at universities and apartment laundry rooms. I have been doing this for a few months short of 30 years. When I first started, there were no small power tools. Since starting; I have wore out dozens of tools, power or not.
Craftsman started making a 1/4" drive electric ratchet. I think I wore out 5 or so before they stopped making them. 3 were replaced by Sears, so at least I that helped. Milwaukee has started making one now. I've had it for 3 months. So far, so good.
As far as driver; the one I have now, has lasted the longest going on 3 years. The Hitachi 10D 12-Volt Variable Speed Cordless Impact Driver. For as small as it is, it's got some power. It will driver a 4" 3/8" lag bolt all the way with no pilot hole. It's nice and lightweight too.



The right tool for the job can make the job so very much easier. KEN
Quote Originally Posted by Tom&Joan View Post
I have had one for years and love it, use it constantly!
Tom
I use my 8 to 10 times a day. The new engineers that are designing the new washers and dryers think that if there are more screws, the machines will be stronger and better.
If someone gave me a new Maytag or Whirlpool, I'd give it back. KEN