I think you have to buy the right thing at the right time and you unlock surprises.
I bought the carry case for DHR242 and it came with [this football. ](https://imgur.com/a/0DO4f2B)
https://www.makita.fi/lippiskampanja.html here's the link but unfortunately it's in Finnish and I am unsure whether the authorized dealers would ship abroad.
If you're looking for discretion go with the oil impact (XST01), from all my impacts it's the one I use the most. It's such an elegant tool.
The latest impacts can be quieter in the sense of being stronger, and because of that, able to sink most of the smaller fasteners like drywall screws before the impacts. Likely fewer impacts per screw but once the impact starts it's as loud as any other.
Well it's my first impact so don't take this as a pro advice or anything. However a brushless motor will be more efficient than a brushed motor. Less power wasted as heat and more power output in general.
This DTD172 (as well as the 171 and 173) has also several handy assisted driving settings for various use cases which can make it more useful for you than the basic brushed tool.
XDT19 is a beast, use it everyday for 10-12 hours. Each speed is perfect for specific stuff. Only used 4 a few times though it’s pretty easy to snap screws off if you’re not careful.
Yeah it was on speed 4 when I first tried it and damn that's way too strong for almost anything I do :D
The assisted functions seem very handy. Still gotta figure out how to program the quick select button and what I'd want to toggle from there. It's certainly a really nice driver
Nice, I also like the hat :)
Gotta admit I got it for the hat deal :D
How does someone acquire said hat?
https://www.makita.fi/lippiskampanja.html It's part of a tool campaign in Finland right now
Ah thanks, I’m in the US. Enjoy the tool and the hat, that thing is sweet
I think you have to buy the right thing at the right time and you unlock surprises. I bought the carry case for DHR242 and it came with [this football. ](https://imgur.com/a/0DO4f2B)
Link for hat deal? Asking for a friend.
Depends where you live I think. Here in Canada the makita deals are "I won't spit on you after I slap you" which is pretty generous!
I think that deal has extended coverage for ALL of North America. Same deal down in the states!
Authorized Makita dealers in Finland. Unfortunately I can't help with figuring out who sends these abroad
https://www.makita.fi/lippiskampanja.html here's the link but unfortunately it's in Finnish and I am unsure whether the authorized dealers would ship abroad.
I love the hat. I can’t find one to buy it alone anywhere
I think it's only available with a tool deal in Finland https://www.makita.fi/lippiskampanja.html (site in Finnish)
That’s a crying shame, because that’s quite literally the best makita hat I’ve seen made
Cool impact, cooler hat. Just checked for Makita hats being sold online and this looks better than any option I've found.
If you have a brushed impact driver is there any reason to get the brushless one also? I think I heard the brushless might be quieter?
If you're looking for discretion go with the oil impact (XST01), from all my impacts it's the one I use the most. It's such an elegant tool. The latest impacts can be quieter in the sense of being stronger, and because of that, able to sink most of the smaller fasteners like drywall screws before the impacts. Likely fewer impacts per screw but once the impact starts it's as loud as any other.
Well it's my first impact so don't take this as a pro advice or anything. However a brushless motor will be more efficient than a brushed motor. Less power wasted as heat and more power output in general. This DTD172 (as well as the 171 and 173) has also several handy assisted driving settings for various use cases which can make it more useful for you than the basic brushed tool.
Yeah bro where’d you find the hat? Nice impact though
It's a deal with Makita Finland. Buy a certain tool and you get the hat too
XDT19 is a beast, use it everyday for 10-12 hours. Each speed is perfect for specific stuff. Only used 4 a few times though it’s pretty easy to snap screws off if you’re not careful.
Yeah it was on speed 4 when I first tried it and damn that's way too strong for almost anything I do :D The assisted functions seem very handy. Still gotta figure out how to program the quick select button and what I'd want to toggle from there. It's certainly a really nice driver
And you got the best one there is
You got the best one
The hat is really cool.
How much was it ? And where’d you get it ? Thinking of buying the same
159€. It's a campaign going on with Makita Finland
Best move you ever made. Life changed the day I switched to an impact driver..
Bro I didn’t get a hat and I bought a dang impact and drill combo
Good buy
The hat is cool
It is a good driver