Makita 6916DWDE 12 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit

by Makita

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Fast and powerful, with a 12-volt (2.6 Ah) NiMH battery, this cordless impact driver from Makita runs up to two times longer than competitive brands. The compact design has an overall length of 6-5/8 inches and weighs only 3.3 pounds. The high performance Makita motor lasts longer and has a maximum tightening torque of 887 in./lbs. It has externally accessible brushes, a magnesium gear housing for durability, and an ergonomically designed, rubber grip for more control. This impact driver has an electric brake for fast stopping of the bit along with variable speed for controlled driving starts. Your purchase includes two No. 1234 batteries, DC1411 charger, battery cover, and a plastic tool case.

FEATURES

• Powerful 12V (2.6Ah) Ni-MH battery
• Compact design with an overall length of only 6-5/8"
• High performance "Makita" motor lasts up to 5 times longer
• Maximum tightening torque of 887 in.lbs.
• Magnesium gear housing for durability
• Ergonomically designed rubber grip for positive control
• Weighs only 3.3 lbs.

What's in the Box

• 2 ea. Battery 1234 (193157-5)
• Charger DC1411
• Battery cover (414938-7)
• Plastic tool case (824489-6)

SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity: Hex shank 1/4"
• No load speed: 0 - 2,300 RPM
• Impacts per minute: 0 - 3,000 IPM
• Maximum torque: 887 in.lbs.
• Watt-hours: 31.2
• Battery: 12VDC (2.6Ah)
• Overall length: 6-5/8"
• Net weight: 3.3 lbs. (w/battery)
• Shipping weight: 9.3 lbs.

Product Description

Fast and powerful, with a 12-volt (2.6 Ah) NiMH battery, this cordless impact driver from Makita runs up to two times longer than competitive brands. The compact design has an overall length of 6-5/8 inches and weighs only 3.3 pounds. The high performance Makita motor lasts longer and has a maximum tightening torque of 887 in./lbs. It has externally accessible brushes, a magnesium gear housing for durability, and an ergonomically designed, rubber grip for more control. This impact driver has an electric brake for fast stopping of the bit along with variable speed for controlled driving starts. Your purchase includes two No. 1234 batteries, DC1411 charger, battery cover, and a plastic tool case. FEATURES Powerful 12V (2.6Ah) Ni-MH battery Compact design with an overall length of only 6-5/8' High performance 'Makita' motor lasts up to 5 times longer Maximum tightening torque of 887 in.lbs. Magnesium gear housing for durability Ergonomically designed rubber grip for positive control Weighs only 3.3 lbs. What's in the Box 2 ea. Battery 1234 (193157-5) Charger DC1411 Battery cover (414938-7) Plastic tool case (824489-6) SPECIFICATIONS Capacity: Hex shank 1/4' No load speed: 0 - 2,300 RPM Impacts per minute: 0 - 3,000 IPM Maximum torque: 887 in.lbs. Watt-hours: 31.2 Battery: 12VDC (2.6Ah) Overall length: 6-5/8' Net weight: 3.3 lbs. (w/battery) Shipping weight: 9.3 lbs.Powerful 12V (2.6Ah) Ni-MH batteryCompact design with an overall length of only 6-5/8'High performance 'Makita' motor lasts up to 5 times longerMaximum tightening torque of 887 in.lbs.One-year warranty

Product Details

Product Manual [840kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 3.7 x 9.1 inches ; 3.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000056NO8
• California residents: Click here for Proposition 65 warning.
• Item model number: 6916DWDE
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #286,107 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nothing else like it, or even close!, January 26, 2003

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DadCanYouFixThis - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 6916DWDE 12 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'll start by saying this is absolutely the best tool I've ever used, and I've used a lot. It never leaves my side when I'm working on small or major projects. If you've never used it, you can't understand how good it is -- but I'll try to explain.

An impact driver is like a drill that switches into high torque, rapid rotations when it meets enough resistance. You don't have to do anything -- it switches automatically for you. When you're driving an easy screw, it's exactly like a drill (but one that turns at a lightning-fast 2,000+ rpms). When you're driving a tough screw, it changes into impact mode and drives it home effortlessly. Need to back a screw out? It starts in impact mode while the screw is deep and then switches back to super-fast drill mode as the screw gets easier to turn.

The real gem is that you'll never, ever strip a screw again. The impact mode is the key. Lots of tiny, high-torque rotations in the screw head don't make it slip out or strip. It's so different from a regular drill, you'll never have to push hard on a screw again.

If you don't believe me, try this test with your 18 volt, 6 pound cordless drill:

1) Cut off a 4" length of a 4x4 post (to make a 4x4x4 cube)
2) Take a 3" phillips head deck screw and your drill
3) Hold the 4x4 cube up in the air in one hand
4) With the other hand, drive the 3" deck screw (no pre-drilling allowed) all the way through the cube -- yes, all the way until it comes out the other side and its head is buried deep in the cube
5) If you're not impressed yet, back the screw out (same rules, holding the 4x4x4 up in the air), put a socket head on your drill and repeat with a 5/16" lag screw

With a regular drill, those 5 steps will either twist the 4x4x4 out of your hand, strip the screw, or cause you to drop the whole thing and swear because you've been pressing so hard your muscles are quivering. With this little 3 pound tool, you can repeat those 5 steps all day without breaking a sweat.

Lastly, it really can replace your drill for almost everything you do. Buy a hex drill bit set (like the quick-change sets) and you can drill holes all day long. I've even drilled 1" holes with a spade bit. Yesterday I drilled tiny 1/16" holes and drove tiny screws to install kitchen cabinet catches -- once again no strips and no errors.

If you decide to take the plunge, you'll never go back. Buy only high-quality screwdriver bits, or you'll be breaking them off every half hour. I've found the ribbed ACS Phillips II bits to be hardy and worth the $1 each price tag at your local home store.

As some big company's advertising campaign used to say, "This changes everything..."

20 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent quality in the 12 volt category, July 11, 2001

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"hmckean" (Loveland, CO United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Makita 6916DWDE 12 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

This is an amazing tool. I have used the 6914DWBE extensively but this tool is even better. You get a better battery, another 100 RPM and a lighter tool for only about [price]. I have modified my 6914, taking out the impact and making a new driveshaft (not recommended for those without friends who have very precise machine tools) but I have no desire to modify the 6916. The tool is perfect as is. If you are looking for a drill you will have the rest of your life then this is it. It is built industrial tough--hardened drive shaft, mag housing and the best motor Makita puts in any tool. You can't go wrong.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This little driver has a big impact, December 19, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: Makita 6916DWDE 12 Volt Cordless Impact Driver Kit (Tools & Home Improvement)

I am a finish carpenter and I love this little gun. It is light, compact, and powerful. This gun will set a screw in oak with little effort on my part. I won't be using my 18v cordless drills any more for driving screws. Very happy with this tool