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This one came out a while after launch
, but…
It came out almost right after I bought theTD172DZ( ；∀；)
Honestly,I thought“it’s not that different”
and didn’t even look at it.
Content-wise, it’s aminor update, but some convenient features have beenturnedon.
All-around LED light, rear control panel
, and slight offset
Honestly, this is huge. It’s definitely going to be convenient( ；∀；)
Your first Makita is probably an
impact driver?
This impact driver is an incredibly useful tool.
When you first use it, you think“what in the world is this?”
It’s fast at driving and removingtapping screwsin wood.
I realized it’s a tool specialized forPhillips head
screws.
It’s also a very effective tool for motorcycle work.
*I mostly use it just for looseningsmall Phillips screws on carburetors and such—it’s perfect for that.
*You can almost always remove them without stripping.
When removing M6 bolts on engine covers and such, it’s instant.
It’s also excellent as a hack for tapping (cutting threads).
By hand you’d break the tap, butwith an impact driver you won’t
—that happens too.
When you want to drivetapping screws into wood, it’s an indispensable tool.
Light drilling (especially quietly) is also possible.
(´ー｀)There are so many types, I don’t know which one~
First, it’s quick to narrow down by voltage.
The mainstream is18V, so
choosing this voltage is good for battery compatibility and future model selection.
Most people, myself included, don’t use it daily, so
18V, compact, torque, weight
will narrow it down further.
*Weight doesn’t vary much among them.
If I were buying now! This one—TD173DZ
18V, compact, all-around LED light, rear control panel—I’m thrilled with it.
The base isn’t that different from the previous model,
but I thinkthis might become the new standard.
*Or maybe it’ll be discontinued…
At 111 mm long, it’s compact enough to use in tight spaces.
An impact driver is definitely better when it’s compact.(*´ω｀*)
Battery slight offset
is quite effective.
Compared to the previousTD172DZ, it’s offset by 20 mm.
It’s quite frustrating—really frustrating…
↑The price barely changed( ；∀；)…
What about the new trigger switch, really?
Previous models also had atrigger switch
—basically, you can adjustpowerlike anaccelerator.
Maybe this trigger switch is smoother now?
I’m not having any problems, so I’m not replacing it…
But with this type,the latestisthe strongestin terms of specs.
Three-stage adjustable all-around LED light
I don’t know exactly how bright it is, but
don’t you sometimes need toshine a light on something?
Times when it’s not worth going to get a light.
But with this, you don’t have to go get one—
justshine
it. Just thinking about it is so convenient…
Subtle but the rear control panel
makes a big difference
When adjusting power, you don’t have to turn it toward you and
go“huh?”
to look at it.
If you’re right-handed, you can probably operate it with one hand.
The switch layout is really well thought out.
Well, the previous one works fine too, but
once you see this one, you want it.
If you’re thinking about buying an impact driver, get this one.
It’s definitely reliable performance you won’t regret.
