Twelve Tools of Christmas - #3 Impact Driver

[nancis]

Impact Driver

Why: Allows you to loosen stuck screws without stripping them.

TSM Technician says: “Who doesn’t like to apply a little blunt force from time to time? Plus, stripped screws suck, remember?”

Spouse/Parent Argument: If I’m going to be pounding on something it should be productive right?

Cost: About $10 at RMATV/MC

[eprovenzano]

I use mine for more than just screws.  The bottom will fit into a 3/8ths socket.  I have loosened many a stubborn bolt / nut with this tool...  and to think I picked this up on a clearance rack for $5.00.  Best $5.00 I've ever spent.