Cordless Impact Wrenches Reviews

Tags: 12Volt, 3in1, 3RILL, Driver, Impact, lithiumtech, RK2515K2, Rockwell

• Personne:

  December 22, 2011 at 12:36 pm

  36 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

  
  Comes up short, August 27, 2011

  By 

  Personne (Rocky Mountain West) –
  
    
  
    

  This review is from: Rockwell RK2515K2 LithiumTech 3RILL 12-Volt 3-in-1 Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

  Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What’s this?)

  I keep my tools forever. I appreciate a quality tool and treat it with the care it deserves. I’ve been using a Craftsman drill (from when that name meant something) for thirty years, but I’ve gotten a little tired of dragging the power cord everywhere I go. Along comes the 3rill (pronounced ‘thrill’. Yes they need a new marketing person) from Rockwell–a company known for quality products.

  On the positive side, the drill comes with two batteries that charge quickly. If you’re working all day, you can use one while the other recharges. Battery life seems pretty good. The 3rill comes with a nice canvas carrying case with velcro straps to hold everything in place (although their black color makes them impossible to see in a sunlit day). Balance in the hand is also good. The drill has multiple speed ranges and an adjustable torque transmission. The no-key chuck (actually a collet) is quick and easy to use.

  But this is not a precision drill. There’s a considerable amount of play in the chuck. The bit can easily deflect as much as an eighth-inch. This deflection is evident when starting a hole: a little torque-kick from the motor startup and you’re not exactly where you thought you were. Even looking at the bit on-axis, with no load on the drill, you can see the bit spinning around the center axis. This is not accurate enough for work intended to be seen, such as cabinetry. I tried the same thing with my ancient Craftsman. It’s dead-on, with zero play.

  All bits and drivers have a 1/4″ hex butt with allows them to fit into the collet. Three bits and a couple of screwdriver heads are provided–that’s all. If you already have a collection of bits, you’re out of luck unless you spend another thirty bucks on a chuck adapter. That should really be part of this drill kit.

  In summary, this is a good drill for rough work–framing, building a deck or an outdoor planter. But for anything more visible, I just don’t think it’s up to the job.

  Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

  Was this review helpful to you? 
  

  
  |

   Comments (2)
• rwmoyers:

  December 22, 2011 at 1:31 pm

  12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

  
  3RILL Thrills!, August 15, 2011

  By 

  rwmoyers –

  Amazon Verified Purchase(http://www.amazon.com/gp/community-help/amazon-verified-purchase/177-1390549-5568443', ‘AmazonHelp’, ‘width=400,height=500,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,toolbar=0,status=1′);return false; “>What’s this?)

  This review is from: Rockwell RK2515K2 LithiumTech 3RILL 12-Volt 3-in-1 Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

  This is as high a quality tool as there is on the market. The fact that you have an 800 ft. lb impact, a two range VSR drill and a variable torque screwdriver all in one tool just 3RILLS me. I like the fact that it gives you plenty of power without having a big old clunky battery hanging underneath. I would put it up against Milwaukee or Makita any day, although Makita is not what it used to be. I looked at a lot of different brands before I decided on Rockwell, and bought it sight unseen. I do not regret it.
  It took 35 minutes to charge up the first battery, then I was driving 3″ sheetrock screws completely into a 2×4, then switched over to impact mode and started driving 1/4″ x 3″ lag bolts into the same wood without a pilot hole. Granted, it took a few seconds for the lag bolts, because the impact mode is in a low RPM mode, which is understandable. Then pull out on the quick change collet, drop in a drill bit and you’re drilling holes in no time. No waisting time with chuck keys, or having the bit slipping because the chuck won’t stay tight.
  I haven’t used it enough to drain one of the batteries yet, so can’t speak to their life, but if they charge that quickly, it shouldn’t be a big deal. Plus, if you register yopur warranty, you get free batteries for life. (I’m sure that promo will end sometime.) Buy one, you won’t regret it.

  Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

  Was this review helpful to you? 
  

  
  |

   Comment (1)
• S. Smerud:

  December 22, 2011 at 1:43 pm

  5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

  
  Good for most projects, but does have a significant limitation, September 13, 2011

  By 

  S. Smerud (San Diego, California USA) –
  
    

  This review is from: Rockwell RK2515K2 LithiumTech 3RILL 12-Volt 3-in-1 Impact Driver (Tools & Home Improvement)

  Customer review from the Amazon Vine™ Program (What’s this?)

  The Rockwell is light, easy to use, convenient, and has plenty of power. The chuck is the trade off, and for some it’s well worth the trade.

  The quick-change 1/4″ hex chuck is very easy and convenient for 90% of the small DIY projects. However, what is sacrificed is the flexibility to use different bits. For example, I couldn’t use the Rockwell with a hole saw or with a forstner drill bit to drill a hole. For smaller holes, a spade bit would work fine. You may also need a socket adapter for a future project. For the additional flexibility, a three-jaw adjustable chuck is needed. Though not as nice as having one come on the drill, you can separately buy a Milwaukee 49-22-1560 1/4-Inch Chuck Attachment (sold on Amazon as of this review). This gives you the ease and convenience today, and the ability to still use the Rockwell on future projects.

  The Rockwell comes with two batteries, a charger, a bag, and of course the drill. It’s a great tool that meets most needs, and nearly all if you separately buy an attachment.

  Help other customers find the most helpful reviews 

  Was this review helpful to you? 
  

  
  |

   Comment (1)