THE U.S. TOOL INDUSTRY SELLS more cordless drills/drivers per year than any other power tool. An extremely useful and versatile product, the cordless driver is likely the most popular piece on the job-site as well. Not content to leave well enough alone, manufacturers have found ways to create specialized versions in the category.

Mount Prospect, Ill.–based Bosch Power Tools, for example, has introduced a new 10.8-volt Litheon I-Driver for smaller tasks. The company says it is a good complement to a full-size drill because the product gives users easier access to hard-to-reach areas.

Ridgid Tool Co. in Elyria, Ohio, also offers specialized drivers to handle specific needs—including the new 14.4-volt impact driver and the 12-volt angled impact driver. The angled product has a compact head for maneuverability in tight spots and has some of the same features as a traditional drill, such as variable speed.

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PLAYING THE ANGLES: The 12-volt angled impact driver has a compact head for easy access to tight spots. High-performance impact limits reaction torque to users, and variable speed and reverse allow for slow, easy starts and fast finishes. It offers 700 inch-pounds of torque and 2,200 revolutions per minute. Ridgid. 800-474-3443. www.ridgid.com.

SUDDEN IMPACT: The 18-volt DMR cordless impact wrench offers more power than a traditional cordless drill.

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