| Part Number : | EY7202GQW-R |
| Power Source: | battery-powered |
| Voltage: | 12 |
| Item Package Quantity: | 1 |
| Batteries Included?: | Yes |
| Batteries Required?: | Yes |
| Battery Cell Type: | NiMh |
| Item Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 16 Ounces |
| Length: | 6 inches |
| Width: | 2 inches |
| Height: | 9 inches |
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26 of 26 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome tool!,
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This review is from: Panasonic EY7202GQW 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)
I've been thinking about a cordless impact driver since they first hit the market a few years ago, but it was hard to justify when I have a Bosch 24 volt drill that will drive anything. Recently, however, I was driving lag screws in the confined space of a 105 degree attic as I was sistering new ceiling joists to the old ones. My wrist was about to fall off after the first joist. I borrowed a pneumatic impact driver from a friend, and it made the all the difference and convinced me that a cordless impact driver was a must. Turning to my favorite resource for tools, Amazon, I saw a killer deal on this Panasonic driver in combo with a drill and ordered it. It seems that the combo is not available now, but check Panasonic's website for rebates..they sometimes offer the drill body as a free promotion when you buy the impact driver.Anyway, I love these tools! Like I said, my Bosch has the torque to drive anything, but it weighs a ton and so can be very difficult to handle unless you're working right in front of you...especially if you need to lean into it to driver a fastener without stripping the head. Not so with the Panasonic. It's very light and compact, and you only need to apply enough force to keep the bit in/on the fastener... the impact driver does the work of driving it. Some reviewers of other impact drivers have mentioned breaking off screw heads with their drivers, but the electronic clutch on this tool really works. You can set 11 (I think it's 11--don't have the tool in front of me) different torque levels, 3 different impact settings (soft, medium, hard), and there is a "one shot" feature that does just one impact when you pull the trigger and then it stops---great for snugging up a fastener. Once you've set the clutch, you pull the trigger and it spins until a little resistance is encountered, then the impact hammer goes to work, and finally the driver stops when it's reached the torque level you've set. If you're not happy with how the fastener is seated, it's easy to fine tune simply by feathering the trigger--it's very responsive. My only (very minor)complaint is that it's a little hard to make the bit turn slowly when you first pull the trigger, but I'm getting a better feel for it. Contrary to what some reviewers think of them on other drivers, the LED light is useful. It's situated so it flashes on the fastener you're driving, and it's activated by the trigger. If you barely pull the trigger, it'll activate the light without turning the driver. Sure, 97% of the time I don't need the light, but for that 3% of the time that I'm hunched down in a cabinet or a crawlspace trying to drive a screw, why not??!! The belt hook is great feature too. Since I got the combo, I have to say that I love the drill as well. I did some head-to-head comparisons with my Bosch boring holes, and while the Bosch ultimately wins in the torque department, the Panasonic is a close second. Considering the weight advantage, I'm going to sell my Bosch and I'll pull out a corded drill in the rare case that the Panasonic can't make the hole. The Panasonic's keyless chuck is different and superior to any others I've used. I'm not aware of any other manufacturer offering a 3.5Ah NIMH battery, so that's another plus. Panasonic makes batteries for many other companies, so they know how it's done. I saw a review of another Panasonic impact driver that complained about the durability of the tool, but that's hard to imagine. These tools feel solid and built to last. Of course, time will tell, and I'll certainly post an update to this review should I encounter any troubles.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Light and Powerful,
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This review is from: Panasonic EY7202GQW 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)
I am a scenic carpenter and spend a lot of time driving fasteners. I purchased this tool looking for a lighter and just as powerful tool for driving screws and lags. I own several Panasonic cordless drills and one of the Panasonic multi tools and they all work well but at the end of the day they get a little heavy.After using this tool for one day I am very pleased. It took some adjusting on my part to get accustomed to the digital settings - it is quite adjustable and has some great features. The LED light is a nice touch in low light conditions - but not so great that I couldn't live without it. This is the most powerful 12 volt driver I have ever used. All of my other drills ar 15.6 volt and I was not sure this one would have the torque but it does! A few good points are the case is same size as all Panasonic cases so it fits right in my road box with all my other drills, it comes with the same universal charger that all of my other drills have so on the job site any battery can go in any charger. I picked it up with a promotion offer - get a free flash light with purchase. I hope it it as nice as all Panasonic tools - will know in 6 to 8 weeks.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everything it's supposed to be,
By mmlski (Oakland, CA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Panasonic EY7202GQW 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)
I'd read many positive magazine reviews and owner reviews for this driver before I ordered it. I expected the best, and so far, it's been a real treat. But not in the way I anticipated.For the past 15 years, I've been successfully using my Panasonic cordless drills as drivers, because they "can." I suspect that they're strong enough to "turn some of the cheaper cordless drills backwards..." But, due to the unfortunate economics of battery replacement, I usually replace them when the battery stops taking a charge. I've never "worn out" or broken any of my Panasonic cordless drills. But back to the driver... it has a completely different operating "feel" than any cordless drill (which, in retrospect, should have been obvious to me). And it's taken some getting used to. For example, it doesn't want to bog down when pushed to its limit. It just keeps plugging away, trying to further seat the fastener. I initially had to be careful, to keep it from overtightening the work. (I also spun off a few screw heads). But after a brief trial and error period, and experimenting with the different clutch settings and speeds, I became much more familiar with its capabilities. And it automatically became a much more valuable tool. Now, I almost exclusively use this driver to drive and loosen fasteners. My other cordless drills are relegated to doing actual "drilling." All in all, it's a super tool. Especially if your work tends to be mostly fastening. And by the way, I had to read the manual to figure out what that lever "thing" was, on the bottom of the handgrip.
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