Panasonic EY6506NQKW, Powerful little monster
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Powerful little monster
Big fan of panasonic cordless tools.. this is my 3rd. I was having a problem countersinking big screws into hardwood or cement board so based on some advice picked up this tool.. It took over where my very powerful 15.6 left off.. taking 3″ screws that were stripped and wouldn’t go in and countersinking them no problemo… the impact nature makes it less likely to break screws like the 15.6 does occasionally… I actually put a 3″ screw about 1″ countersunk into a FIR stud just testing out the capabilities. Quite literally it will keep driving most screws ’til you let go of the trigger, so better use a dimple bit on softer material.caveat: i had a few minutes of buyers remorse when i first used it as it is QUITE loud.. make no mistake when this is working your house is ‘under construction’.. however you do get quite used to it, it’s definiately worse as a bystander. I would rate it 4 1/2 stars for the one major problem: non standard chuck… argh on panasonic.. why why why? the solution to fix it is to put a slug of 1/4 hex cut off an old bit shank into the chuck or perhaps a couple #4 hex nuts (if that’s what is 1/4″). .makes for easier removal if necessary… anyhow they did it so the double-headed bit that comes with fits nicer but makes NORMAL quick bits jam… and i have yet to find any bits whatsover including from panasonic that match the groove for the double headed quick bit that comes with.The charger that comes with is awesome because it works up to 18V batts… i can bring one charger and all my tools someplace and can charge my drill, my impact or my saw no need for 3 chargers. Until the torque load gets high enough it operates just like a drill, so small bits and small screws work great just like your drill and pretty much silent. I’m thrilled with the driver it’s possibly my favorite tool.. too bad it needs a hack to fix it, but with the fix it’s flawless.
Update (2/8/2012):
The featured review for this product, Panasonic EY6506NQKW 12-Volt NiMH Cordless Impact Driver Tools & Hardware, was written by A. W. Rouse.
The average rating for this item is out of 5 stars, according to 3 reviews.
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Posted on: June 28, 2010
Filed under: Reviews
Reviews (3)
Serge Kavetsky
May 31st, 2010 at 12:20 pm
Excellent Screw Driver
I think everyone has made my thoughts about this great product against. Yes, there are major driving screws into hardwood, the heads of the bolts without stripping or breaking. It requires much less effort, so you do not get so tired at the end of the day. And yes, it all will be your favorite instrument. However, there are some shortcomings that should be mentioned. First, it works best with a full battery. By the time the battery is half empty, it will not drive large screws. The work for this problem is to set out in a couple of Panasonic 12V 3.5Ah to invest NiMH batteries. These babies offer enough long-lasting energy. The other is the bit holder. The bits are stuck inside and very difficult to remove. The work is to obtain a MagZilla Mag bit holder http://www.mcfeelys.com for $ 10 and leave it in permanently. This bit holders accept any type of bit 4.1, you add into it (short or long, etc.) and hold it firmly, yet they are simple. With a setup like this, you have a tool that is actually rated to five stars.
A. W. Rouse
June 16th, 2010 at 5:34 am
Powerful little monster
Rated 5 stars.
ibuyer
June 17th, 2010 at 8:11 am
great first generation
I’ve used this impact screwdriver for a year and a half daily. So it’s tough enough. It drives big screws like butter. Amazing! It drives Phillips as nicely as Robertson without stripping, also amazing. It is very short, so it easily fits between joists. The NiMh batteries are better than NiCd: they carry more power for their weight, are less finicky about charging technique, stay charged longer when unused, and charge rapidly.
cons: Bits always get stuck in the hex chuck, requiring Visegrips to get them out. But I generally use a guide sleeve. Phillips bits sometimes shatter. Robertson bits sometimes jump out of the screwhead since virtually no force is needed to drive the screw. It is single-speed, so you have to be careful as the head sinks into the wood or sheetrock. Also, it’s very very loud, requiring hearing protection.
My other impact screwdriver is a Makita. That version has external ports for the motor brushes, and a built-in worklight. But it’s hex chuck jams just the same.
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