BLACK+DECKER20V MAX* POWERCONNECT 1/4 in. Cordless Impact Driver Kit (BDCI20C)

Did a great job at putting together our back deck!

Works great. Powerful. Drives bolts and screws fast. Came with a battery that I can use with my other Black and Decker tools.

Arrived well packed and early. Works very well for drilling, putting in screws and tightening nuts and Bolts.

I’ve been using it for a while now, I’m a mechanic for my everyday work job. I mainly purchased this to help speed up the removal of skid plates and such and every once in a while drill some holes and such. It’s held up nicely and has done what I’ve asked of it. It’s not super strong, I’ve had it even fight to break loose some of the more heavy duty skid plate bolts like on the Toyota Tacoma’s and such but to me it’s not that big of a deal I just loosen it with the ratchet and finish it with the driver. Overall I’d say if you’re going to use it for light duty stuff you shouldn’t have issues, but if you want to seriously have some power this isn’t the one you’re looking for.

This driver is extremely tough. After using this driver for over 3 years, And after everything I’ve put it through. You would have to intentionally try to break this by using it for the most part it can handle whatever you can throw at it. This is an ideal piece for an DIY homeowner or professional that Needs a drill on a weekly basis. The best thing you can do is pair this driver with a five or seven amp power battery. The standard 1.5 that comes with the driver or is pictured with the driver is great but won’t get you too far. If you really wanna unlock the full potential of this driver paired with a larger battery and you’ll be very pleased. I’ve used this impact driver all day long for hours on end and the only thing I need to keep swapping out is a fresh charged battery And it keeps going.

INITIAL IMPRESSIONThe chucks on regular drills are poorly suited for driver bits. Even if the bit spins in the chuck just once, damage is done. To prevent wear on my drills and save time, I had to get an impact driver.The Black + Decker BDCI20C 20V MAX Lithium Impact Driver met my needs on paper. It's half the price of the popular contractor brands, but the torque and bpm's is comparable. Low cost off brand high capacity battery replacements are available, which of course provides longer life, and also greater capacity to drive difficult screws as one popular Youtuber found, and provides greater assurance of being able to keep this tool powered for many years to come.The balance with the 1.5Ah battery is at the bottom of the trigger. Even though this tool is capable of variable speed, the manual recommends using full speed to prolong tool life. There is a small LED above the trigger, and a magnet on top of the drill for holding bits. The chuck is about 1 inch deep and is not magnetic, and requires bits with large U slots rather than the kind that has a tiny groove that barely knicks the corners.This will primarily be used on my cars, motorcycle, bikes, around the house and maker creations. I take care of my tools at home and work, so this review won't cover abuses like letting the motor get infiltrated with metal grinding dust, storing the battery at 0% charge for long periods, or trying to use it like an impact wrench.Overall it's a great first impression. I'll provide several updates in the future.Update 1: This has plenty of power, but like any impact driver with a small battery, it fades on long screws due to voltage sag. If this happens, charge the battery back up, or get a larger battery because they're more resistant to voltage sag. On Youtube check out a video by Charlie DIYte titled "Difference between Drill Drivers & Impact Drivers" starting at 9:45. So far I've used mine to replace an oil pan and reinforce some decking with 2 inch screws. It's about to get a lot more use.

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Growing up, I had to learn home improvement and fixing skills by myself on the fly. Because of this, impact drivers were a blind spot in my tool knowledge; I had vaguely heard of them, didn't pay them any notice, since I already owned a drill and though it was redundant. Let me tell you: it's not redundant. Being that its designed slightly different than a drill, it is much more effective and powerful at driving screws. You might say, "whatever, I'll deal with my drill's mediocre driving performance, it can't be that much better," but consider this: you will not have to swap out a drill bit and a driver bit every two seconds while doing a job. Also, many times I've found situations that previously would have needed a pilot hole drilled for my drill to drive the screw, it's simply not necessary for the impact driver. So, this review is for others like me, who may not have much knowledge of these, or might be struggling to see the need for one; just go for it. It's a sidekick tool that you'll quickly get used to having in your arsenal, and you'll be glad you bought it. Quality wise, I've used it a ton in the time I've had it and is holding up great. Battery lasts quite a while and the design is really helpful for getting into tighter spaces that a large drill wouldn't typically fit.