An impact driver is one of the first power tools you should buy if you’re staring down home improvement projects. It’s a more versatile choice for heavy-duty tasks and, as we explain in our roundup of the best, provides you with more torque and power than a traditional drill to drive screws into materials like wood, metal, and cement. If you don’t already have one, Amazon is offering 34 percent off the Bosch 18V Connected-Ready ¼-Inch Hex Impact Driver, taking the price from $149 to $99.
Bosch GDR18V-1860CN 18V Connected-Ready 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver
Bosch GDR18V-1860CN 18V Connected-Ready 1/4-Inch Hex Impact Driver
Now 34% off
The Hex is a compact tool with a brushless motor that can produce up to 155 foot-pounds of torque, a good middle ground to provide you with enough power but not so much as to destroy these smaller fasteners. Plus, for more delicate tasks, you can dial in the speed and torque via the three settings. The variable-speed trigger helps here, too, letting you ramp the speed up or down depending on how far in you pull it.
Other modes include options to prevent workpiece and fastener damage. There’s one for self-drilling metal screws and wood screws and one for bolts, which can automatically stop the impact driver’s rotation when there’s no load. That feature in particular can save your sanity because you won’t be constantly dropping bolts and nuts. With a head length of 4.9 inches and weighing 2.4 pounds, the 1/4 In. Hex Impact Driver is small and easy to maneuver. And the LED light at the base illuminates your work area.
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Bosch GBH18V-26DK25 18V EC Bulldog 1-Inch Rotary Hammer Kit
Bosch GBH18V-26DK25 18V EC Bulldog 1-Inch Rotary Hammer Kit
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If an impact driver isn’t the only thing you need, Amazon is also offering discounts on other Bosch power tools, including 38 percent off this 18V EC Brushless SDS-plus Bulldog 1-Inch Rotary Hammer Kit. A rotary hammer is an excellent tool for any demo projects you have involving concrete, masonry, or stone. We’ve reviewed dozens of rotary hammers, and—surprise—Bosch makes two of the best. You can also save 44 percent off this Bosch 18-volt Lithium-Ion 2.0-Ah Slim Pack Battery, which is compatible with the power tools on sale, including the impact driver above.
Heavy-duty projects require heavy-duty tools, and Bosch makes some of the best. This sale is a good opportunity to save money, because we know how quickly projects can go over budget.
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