Customer Reviews

Hitachi WH10DL 10.8-Volt Cordless Lithium-Ion Micro Impact Driver

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This tool is one of the most ingenious and valuable tools i've ever used, and I'd recommend anyone who drives any number of screws regularly (or a lot of screws every now and then) get an impact driver.

The first day i showed up at a site with my brand new little hitachi impact driver, i had at least five girls call it a "baby drill" and a couple of guys laughed. Now, after working with this tool at least a few hours every day for the last two weeks, i continuously get requests from people who need me to remove stripped screws or to help drive in complicated screws (toenails, deep sunk screws, awkward angles).

Out of all the micro impact drivers on the market, this one has the highest torque (930 in-lbs), and it really shows. I've been driving numerous 2 1/2" screws without any problem, and 4" screws are also really easy to handle, though the battery life suffers when you start driving screws longer than 3". This driver has kept me from using a crowbar to remove semi-stripped screws so many times, its probably saved me from a few hours of work. Its so small that i can keep it in my back pocket while i'm using my bigger drill to make holes , and the battery life has been pretty impressive. I wouldnt recommend it as the primary driver for someone who builds decks for a living, but its a great tool to accompany a bigger drill, or would be perfect for the homeowner looking for something to help putting in screws during those longer projects.

The design is really easy to handle, and the driver feels great in your hand. It spins super fast and the light weight is really manageable, so you can get a screw started really easily, then after the impact mechanism takes over, you really only need one hand to sink your screw. This thing is POWERFUL, and gives the user absolutely no hand fatigue and no stripped screws.

Having read all the reviews on this as well as the 12V Hitachi Impact Driver, I decided to buy both for comparison, primarily due to one reviewer stating the Hitachi Micro was too small for his hand.

I have relatively large hands and have problems finding XXL leather gloves that fit. That was THE only reason I purchased both drivers. This Micro Impact driver fit my hand with room to spare.

As a general contractor for some years, one of the most valued tools I ever purchased had been the Makita 9.6V Impact Driver. I finally had enough of the batteries not holding a charge for any length of time and decided to save the 90 minute drive to and from Lowes and buy the Micro from Amazon.

Reviews on Amazon for Makita replacement batteries indicated no better success than I had the last time I bought a replacement Makita battery for that driver.

The Micro is smaller and significantly lighter than my Makita 6903VD. I've owned and used the Makita so long, I can not give much more of a review other than to say the Micro out performed the Makita testing both with HD 4" deck screws in & out of solid, pressure treated wood and trees. I've been using the Micro for just about any repair needed around the house the past two days, and this tool is fantastic.

My only suggestion would have been to add a sealed case bit holder inside the Micro case to keep everything nicely organized and not worry that I forgot to bring my assortment of bits with the driver, or at least a few of the most used bits.

If this holds up to the type of use I've put my Makita through, I will be thrilled!

The light feature on the Micro is an added bonus. A very nice package!

I own the complete micro 10.8 volt line they are great tools for light duty jobs that they were design for. 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. But they should not be compared against the power and torque that your normal 12v, 14v and 18v cordless power tools will provide.

Bought this for my husband as a surprise, and he is very happy with it. Very versatile, very powerful and fits many places where his DeWalts can't.

I bought this for $100 a year and a half ago ($300 for this is insanity go to Lowe's or somewhere else). There are plenty of options for $200-$400, but that is a lot of money. I figured if I had to buy 2 or 3 of these it would still be worth it. It has been! I work in a heavy industrial environment that reeks havoc on tools but this has lasted far beyond my expectations. It is very light weight and has great battery life (approximately 300 1/4" bolts). I use it mostly with a 3/8" socket adapter. It has withstood 130 degree heat drops from 4' and merciless gypsum dust. My only complaint is the torque, I would say it is closer to 500 inch pounds, but I bought it for convenience not torque.

I just bought this combo kit and am very glad I did. The
quality of the drill and saw is outstanding. The case is top notch. The performance it beyond what I expected and the price is good.
The light comes in handy. The size of the drill and saw make it great for working under sinks or inside cabinets and draws.
I keep it out just to admire the style and quality of the craftsmanship. You will not be disappointed.

Compact, light weight, but powerful. Even my contractor friend gave it a two thumbs up after trying it. Two batteries comes in handy when you have a large project. The build-in LED is a bonus when using it in dark area. My only suggestion to Hitachi is modify the carry case to hold individual bits for added convenience. Other than that I am very satisfied.

I purchased a Hitachi drill, almost identical to this driver, a year or so ago and was extremely impressed with the small size, the power, and battery life, so when the need arose for an impact driver, I chose the WH10DL so that batteries would interchange. I'm even more impressed. The advantage the driver has is that the bit stays engaged in the screw head far better than the regular drill and it has plenty of impact power to drive screws home. With the regular drill, I was having to push as hard as possible to keep the bit from jumping out of the screw slots, but with this little driver, they go in with very little effort. I've driven about 150 #8 1-1/2" Phillips head screws through sheet metal into wood without a single incident of the bit stripping the head out and ruining the bit. Battery life, compact size, light weight, power, quick charge time...I would highly recommend this.

I cannot say enough good things about this impact driver. I have made ALOT of money with mine and I use mine ALL the time. If I could afford to, I would buy one of these for each of my loved ones. Buying this will be a great thing. Do the right thing and buy one.

I have been using mine for about 2 months now, and it has yet to disappoint me. I paid about $60 for mine on clearance at Sears, and it paid for itself in the first week I had it. I was on a job working on a garage for someone, and I used it when replacing the garage doors. It came in very handy for the many many self tapping screws, nuts and bolts involved in assembling a garage door and track. I also to put a metal roof on a 12x20' carport. I started with a fully charged battery and drove about 200 1.25" roofing screws in 30 minutes. The battery held up until later the next day after driving several more screws while hanging sheet metal on the sides of the carport. It has no trouble with deck screws up to about 2.5", but when you get into the larger diameter 3"+ deck screws it does kill the battery quickly. But after using a 19.2 volt Craftsman Impact driver for hours a day prior to buying this one, I quickly appreciated the light weight and compactness of this driver.