Big and powerful doesn’t have to equal bulky and heavy, as the new 3/8- and 1/2-inch cordless impact drivers from Makita prove. The 14.4-volt units pack high torque into a compact 3.8-pound design that retails for $470 for the 3/8-inch unit and $480 for the 1/2-inch.
800/462-5482; www.makitatools.com
