{"id":3206,"date":"2026-07-10T20:30:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:30:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3206"},"modified":"2026-07-10T20:30:22","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T15:30:22","slug":"one-of-my-favorite-craftsman-drills-is-40-off-right-now-heres-why-i-recommend-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usnews-14267fa.ingress-comporellon.ewp.live\/?p=3206","title":{"rendered":"One of my favorite Craftsman drills is 40% off right now \u2014 here&#8217;s why I recommend it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\r\n  atOptions = {\r\n    'key' : '644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6',\r\n    'format' : 'iframe',\r\n    'height' : 90,\r\n    'width' : 728,\r\n    'params' : {}\r\n  };\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/www.highperformanceformat.com\/644b717812d811d6a1c1fc5b6ccd6fa6\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-layout-index=\"4\" isfeatured=\"true\" class=\"image-ct featured featured-image\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"After weeks of real-world testing, this Craftsman impact driver became my go-to tool.\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_1_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/img_3297.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"After weeks of real-world testing, this Craftsman impact driver became my go-to tool.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>After weeks of real-world testing, this Craftsman impact driver became my go-to tool.<\/span> <span>(Fox News \/ Christopher Murray)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">A few weeks ago, my trusty impact driver finally gave out. It had served me well for years, but I wasn&#8217;t ready to spend hundreds of dollars on a replacement. After comparing a few options, I chose the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Craftsman impact driver<\/a>, largely because it was on sale for just $59 (and still is).<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"speakable\">Since then, it&#8217;s powered through weeks of DIY projects, from woodworking and deck repairs to drilling into concrete planters, and has become the tool I reach for most.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Original price: $99<\/strong><\/p>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"Get a reliable impact driver for tougher jobs.\u00a0\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/craftsman-impact-driver-generic.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Get a reliable impact driver for tougher jobs.\u00a0\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Get a reliable impact driver for tougher jobs.\u00a0<\/span> <span>(Amazon)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">What you should know<\/h2>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Just $59 (40% off) <\/strong>for a cordless drill from a trusted, FOX reader-favorite brand.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Everything you need is in the box<\/strong>, including the tool, battery and charger.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Lightweight design and comfortable grip<\/strong> help reduce hand and wrist fatigue.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Long-lasting battery<\/strong> delivers up to 120 drives per charge.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>Highly rated by shoppers<\/strong>, with a 4.7 Amazon rating and more than 1,000 purchased last month.<\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">Lightweight design, full-size performance<\/h2>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"The Craftsman drill powers through a variety of drilling and driving projects.\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/img_3283-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The Craftsman drill powers through a variety of drilling and driving projects.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>The Craftsman drill powers through a variety of drilling and driving projects.<\/span> <span>(Fox News \/ Christopher Murray)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">After using impact drivers from brands like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/DEWALT-Battery-Charger-Included-DCF787D1\/dp\/B0BV17VLYG?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=3cbdcb1f351900d45d44fee244f134c2&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">DeWalt<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/GDR18V-215B12-Brushless-Battery-Charger-Carrying\/dp\/B0FBHK6L9M?crid=2MA38HM8743CP&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dTGGnrzlVAQBcxrUYXXuu6sSIS4i8wfSCUmXiYzuYmKKTkGTVcBAzJRmQcp_yCBUkVF5yz8u9Nb11PaFSAlpP4ZxakUmoj2dF-tpeo-3ITmLMactNte5g2ix5FEiMucCt5Or5Djft49tVosyAIIE5_hNlzW0jID4yr3-7UbeTO-WUabVXvkXbUXA_gNtE5jPOqxhgNDDnrKi1Z3GIfFYXcHEMWWpZ_EnPwFQLPw06Qr5U-LitiWnuH74WLCd-15Kg7uVr5IVAj27QnLq2ZbGsISbHveMz9KczRPC-P4tC9E.L2bv3BMG9Y5znTn7OoUO-GqvJeAqd3dmcpdXqiXwr7I&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=bosch+impact+driver&amp;qid=1783538670&amp;s=hi&amp;sprefix=bosch+impact+driv%2Ctools%2C201&amp;sr=1-8&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=56c38cf0f42db6ebcbb8e754f4c71dc1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Bosch <\/a>and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/RYOBI-Cordless-Impact-Driver-Green\/dp\/B0BGYFTPGK?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=c1c0c26fc1da46ca53130c9ddc2b71d1&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Ryobi<\/a>, the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Craftsman<\/a> immediately stood out because it was noticeably lighter in my hand. That made it easier to use for longer projects without my wrist getting tired.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">Despite its lighter build, it doesn&#8217;t feel underpowered. While building a picnic table and repairing raised garden beds, it drove long deck screws into pressure-treated lumber without any lags. It isn&#8217;t quite as fast as my comparable DeWalt driver, but with a little extra forward pressure, the performance gap was surprisingly small.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_article-body_6_2958750\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/deals\/buy-it-for-life-deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Buy it for life: Durable products worth every dollar (now on sale)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">One charge lasts through multiple projects<\/h2>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"The set comes with a battery and a charger.\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/img_3284.jpeg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"The set comes with a battery and a charger.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>The set comes with a battery and a charger.<\/span> <span>(Fox News \/ Christopher Murray)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">While some online reviewers criticized the battery life, I found it lasted much longer than expected. On\u00a0a single charge, I built a picnic table, repaired a few garden beds and assembled a wooden pallet bar, and still had enough charge left to tackle smaller jobs the next day. None of these were quick five-minute jobs. They took several hours spread across a single weekend.<\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">A built-in LED for low-light jobs<\/h2>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"This small light brightens dark corners.\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/craftsman-driver-led-light-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"This small light brightens dark corners.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>This small light brightens dark corners.<\/span> <span>(Fox News \/ Christopher Murray)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">I often find myself working right up until sunset, so the built-in LED has become one of my favorite features. While installing planter boxes one evening, it lit up my work area well enough that I didn&#8217;t have to stop and grab a flashlight. It also stays on for a few seconds after you release the trigger, which made it much easier to line up the next screw.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>READ MORE: <\/strong><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_article-body_6_2958751\" href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/deals\/american-made-tools\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Built like they used to be: American-made tools worth every penny<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">Swap bits in seconds with one hand<\/h2>\n<div data-layout-index=\"5\" class=\"image-ct inline\">\n<div class=\"m\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" title=\"Switch out bits in seconds with a quick pull of the chuck.\" rel=\"sponsored nofollow\" data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_null_0_thumbnail\" target=\"_blank\"><picture><source media=\"(max-width: 767px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/343\/192\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/686\/384\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"192\" width=\"343\"><source media=\"(min-width: 768px) and (max-width: 1023px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/672\/378\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1344\/756\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"378\" width=\"672\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px) and (max-width: 1279px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/931\/523\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1862\/1046\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"523\" width=\"931\"><source media=\"(min-width: 1280px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/720\/405\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1, https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1440\/810\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1 2x\" height=\"405\" width=\"720\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/a57.foxnews.com\/static.foxnews.com\/foxnews.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/1200\/675\/craftsman-driver-bird-house-rotated.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"Switch out bits in seconds with a quick pull of the chuck.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/source><\/picture><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"caption\">\n<p><span>Switch out bits in seconds with a quick pull of the chuck.<\/span> <span>(Fox News \/ Christopher Murray)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">One feature I appreciated almost immediately was how quickly I could swap bits between jobs. Whether I was drilling pilot holes or driving screws, I could change bits in a couple of seconds without reaching for extra tools. That&#8217;s because the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">Craftsman drill<\/a> uses a keyless chuck instead of the older keyed design that requires a separate chuck key.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">While drilling drainage holes into a concrete planter, the bit stayed securely locked in place without slipping. Later, I switched to driving screws into planter box brackets, and changing between bits only took a few seconds.<\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">What I didn&#8217;t like<\/h2>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">If I had one complaint, it&#8217;s that the charger isn&#8217;t particularly fast. It&#8217;s compact and takes up much less space than some competing models, but that convenience comes at the expense of charging speed. Expect to wait a few hours for a full charge, so it&#8217;s worth keeping a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-CMCB204-2-4-0AH-LI-ION-Battery\/dp\/B07KH9SQKB?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=771c8c37554167d92bcdbc1d61567d68&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">spare battery<\/a> on hand if you have bigger projects planned.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>For more Deals, visit\u00a0<\/strong><a data-omtr-intcmp=\"fnc_deals_article_main-content_article-body_6_2958754\" href=\"http:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/deals\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>www.foxnews.com\/deals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-layout-index=\"5\">Bottom line: A budget-friendly impact driver that delivers<\/h2>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\">After a few weeks of regular use, I&#8217;d buy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/CRAFTSMAN-Cordless-Screwdriving-Variable-CMCF801D1\/dp\/B0GNBFKYBD?th=1&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=9f6177e90994df7301b158da15b6f719&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\">this Craftsman impact driver<\/a> again without hesitation. It isn&#8217;t the fastest model I&#8217;ve used, and I wish the charger worked a little quicker, but neither issue outweighed its lightweight design, solid battery life and dependable performance. At $59, it&#8217;s one of the best values I&#8217;ve found for homeowners and weekend DIYers.<\/p>\n<p data-layout-index=\"5\"><strong>If you&#8217;re an\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazonprime?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=346aee5ff7fc60378cfe934a466eb0dc&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><strong>Amazon Prime member<\/strong><\/a><strong>, you can get this tool sent to your door ASAP. You can\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/amazonprime?&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=cm-316-20&amp;linkId=346aee5ff7fc60378cfe934a466eb0dc&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored noopener\"><strong>join or start a 30-day free trial<\/strong><\/a><strong> to start your shopping today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <!----> <!----> <\/p>\n<div class=\"article-meta\">\n<div class=\"author-bio\">\n<p>Christopher Murray is a commerce writer for Fox News who specializes in topics like outdoor gear, DIY projects, grills, pet products and auto must-haves.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<script async=\"async\" data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"https:\/\/pl30214220.effectivecpmnetwork.com\/9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\/invoke.js\"><\/script>\r\n<div id=\"container-9ab3d4df8a7e1a6171e16ddbf732cc19\"><\/div>\r\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After weeks of real-world testing, this Craftsman impact driver became my go-to tool. (Fox News \/ Christopher Murray) A few weeks ago, my trusty impact driver finally gave out. It had served me well for years, but I wasn&#8217;t ready to spend hundreds of dollars on a replacement. 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