Milwaukee M18 Frankenstein 1/2" Impact Driver
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- čas přidán 7. 08. 2024
- Converting an M18 Milwaukee 1/4" 2853-20 hex impact driver to accept a 1/2" anvil and transform it into a fast hitting, Frankenstein impact wrench. Watch as I use my vintage South Bend Lathe to make a tool that Milwaukee should have made in the first place.
0:00 Intro
0:22 Disassembly
1:30 Measurements
3:04 Machining on the Lathe
5:10 Reassembly
8:18 Testing
Thank you to Man Caver Tools for the idea - • How to make this (Fran...
Testing preformed by Torque Test Channel - • CZcamsr Made a Better...
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1/2" Friction Ring Anvil - 42-06-2555
1/2" Pin Detent Anvil - 42-06-2559 - www.ebay.com/itm/304624492498
3/8" Anvil (too small) - 42-06-2554
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great video bro, I made a Gen4 Frankenstein and TTC will be uploading the video soon
Thanks man! And thank you for coming up with the idea in the first place. Such a great modification. Can’t wait to see the Gen4!
Could it be done with a 3/8 anvil as well?
@@JB-ot9hi yes
Yep! Just spoke about this in yesterday's video! Great job! You should do more stuff like this, you're really good at it. Just work on those camera angles, LOL. Video quality and sound are perfect!
Thank you man! I have some more videos in the pipeline. I need to try to stay in frame better from now on haha. Next step is to figure out how to spend more time filming in my shop and less time doing actual work but for now the work is what pays the bills.
Just did this to a gen 2 using a 3/8” anvil. Ended up using a plastic insert to close the gap between the housing and anvil. Working so far.
Very classy, giving Mancaver Tools the credit. I'll be doing this mod shortly. Great job to both of you guys.
Hey MrCaribe65,
Did mine last summer and it's been great.
How do like yours so far?
@@mike_t_007
I did a 3/8 conversion on my Gen 4. Works great.
@@MrCaribe65 Do you have any clips of it?
@@mike_t_007
Yes. But I haven't uploaded it to CZcams.
@MrCaribe65 Have you done any major work with it yet? If yes, can share how it held up? Any downsides to this tool vs the Gen 3?
Exelente trabajo quedó muy bueno como llave de 1/2
Nice work 💪
Thanks!
I just did mine a few weeks ago and was going to make my video showing it with my Ridgid High Torque! After watching your video... There's no need for that👍🏾👏🏾
Awesome video! Thank you for sharing! Wish I had access to a lathe when I did mine 😁
Make a video anyway! The majority of people interested likely don't have a lathe and would love to see the process.
@@LucidAutowerks Thanks Lucid. I didn't film the process when I did mine but have some videos I took a afterwards comparing both the Frankenstein to the Ridgid High Torque removing lug nuts from our SUV. 😁 I've literally had 0 time this summer due to work etc but have a surprise with both of these coming soon
@@LucidAutowerks Thanks for sharing your video! Wish I filmed mine when I did it. End up selling it for a good price and picked up something just as powerful I'll be Frankensteining soon 😎. Definitely excited about this new one
@@mike_t_007 well what did you use to make the hole?? Like tool’s wise.
@@robinsonflores3741 Step bit... It can be done but time consuming for sure if you want it done right. A lathe is your best bet or a 3/8 anvil!
Just made this one recently
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Excellent, especially since these things you can get for like $70
I even have an extra one that I haven’t even use yet.
I need to buy an extra one just because! I love mine... These Frankenstein tools are amazing
for the past 3 years, i've made 30 m18 impact conversions; 42-06-0485 was the anvil I mostly used cost around $9 each
I have the gen4 m18 impact driver 2953-20 and I want to convert to 3/8 impact. Is the part I need to use from latest M12 2554-20 stubby anvil P/N 42-06-2554?
@@Nathan0A hint; use a dewalt 3/8 anvil
@D G Do you happen to have a part number?
@@gdu370 what part #
@@Nathan0A
I used that part number, but it doesn't just drop in. You have to modify the anvil.
I USE MY gen 4 m18 for lug nut removal but seem to break the hex adapter when the customers wheels are over torqued.. I like the light feel of the gun. I really want to do this adaptation! Great work, I don’t have a lathe thought :/
Check out the video on Man Caver Tools’ CZcams channel. He shows how to do the conversion using a drill. That’s where I got the idea from 👍🏼
I did my first one with a step bit. It can be done, and come out great...but a lathe will give the best results
I literally was trying to find a vid on this a couple days ago. My impact drill won’t keep up with industrial use and the 1/4 socket adapter just spins in the collet so I wanted to convert to a 3/8 or 1/2 bit.
You're going to LOVE it! Man Caver Tools is about to do the new Gen 4 soon. If you haven't bought one you may want to hold out until he shows how it performs
It would be nice if you or MCT would come out with a parts kit for the ones that don't have a lathe.
Unfortunately it looks like the part that I'm cutting is molded into that nose cone. The only way would be to manufacture a completely new part. It can be modified with a drill or a rotary tool as MCT suggested in his videos. I only used a lathe because I have one.
Yeah dude, you did a much cleaner, stock looking conversion than MCT. He was the first though so it's natural to have some imperfections. But having access to a lathe was gold! Yours looks stock! So the only question now... how much you charging to do it for others?
Hahaha. That’s a good question. I did buy a couple extra hex impact drivers to convert and toss on ebay to help cover the cost of the one I made for myself. Can’t beat those Home Depot hacks!
@@LucidAutowerks I already have the anvil and an extra impact ( I was gonna do it myself but can’t get a drill press or in your case, a lathe), how much for doing the work/grinding?
Can we buy one? I think it would come in handy with my line of work.
Very nicely done, looks like it came from the factory like that. I'm just a bit confused about the reason for doing this instead of buying a 1/2" impact wrench direcrly. Is this cheaper or more compact or is there another reason for this?
Thanks! Apparently the impact driver hits more times per second than a standard impact wrench does. Size and price were absolutely a factor as well. There are some good deals right now on the 1/4” hex impact since Milwaukee will be offering their new generation very shortly.
This is why
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and
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and
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👍🏾
Awesome work! I did the same mod and used my dremmel and its pretty spot on. I was thinking what if you shaved the advil instead on the lathe to save the head just incase u want to switch back. Would you think its possible or it'll more difficult?
It would be possible but holding the anvil would be the tricky part. You’d have to maybe make a holding jig of some sort. Also I’m not sure if the anvil has been heat treated so it might need to be annealed back for machining and then hardened again. You can avoid that process by using a surface grinder and some sort of rotary fixture.
@@LucidAutowerks Awesome btw i forwarded your ebay link to some friends.
2:35 anvil model number
Hi, is it possible to get the hybrid anvil from the Bosch Freak onto this somehow?
Read my mind
It doesn't look like it would be possible. At least not easily. The Bosch gear case is all one sealed unit according to the parts diagram. The Bosch gear case screws to the front of the driver's clam shell where the Milwaukee's gear case is inside of the clam shell.
@@LucidAutowerks
Thanks a lot for the reply and details.
I just came across Mancaver tools converting a DeWalt to a Freak in a relatively recent video.
Maybe that's the next best thing. I haven't checked how the DeWalt compares to the Milwaukee though
Great skills, can this modded tool be used for suspension work ,thank you
Thank you! I don't see why it couldn't be used for suspension work. I use mine anywhere that I'd use a normal impact wrench. The compact design is great for getting into tight places.
Yes
Suspension
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Axel Nuts
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Is it possible to do it on a 2854 gen 3 from 3/8 to 1/2?
Yes..less modifications needed with the 3/8 as well!
I want one so bad
Did you ever get it?
@@mike_t_007 nah, but now im looking for the smaller screw driver because i have grown tired of the installation driver from Milwaukee. I'm thinking of constructing a new body with 3d printing.
You build these for customers? 😁
Can this be done with a 3/8” anvil?
Unfortunately the 3/8" anvil that I bought was .520" and the original 1/4" hex anvil was .590" so to make it work you'd need some sort of bronze bushing to take up the difference. It's possible but not as straightforward as the 1/2" anvil.
I liked the video, I didn't understand why this mod is needed? Am I missing something?
It's not needed but this should answer your question!
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Should i use 16.5 bit or 21/32?
Both would be a little too small. If using a drill, I'd use whatever Man Caver Tools used in his videos. The 1/2" anvil is .661" and you need a little clearance. The 16.5mm drill would be .656" and the 21/32" drill would be the same, although drill bits often make a hole larger than intended. The best way would be to slightly undersize the hole and then use a reamer to get to the size that you need. Ideally you'd want to end up at around .665"
@@LucidAutowerks thanks so much ✌
Can I send you my 2853 with all the additional parts to have it converted? I don't own a lath.
Sorry, there's too much of a risk with me working on someone else's tools.
Hows she holding up? I'm about to make another one of these but with a twist 😎
Great so far!
@LucidAutowerks Have a new impact driver(different brand)and anvil I'd like to modify with a lathe this time. Looking to get estimates for labor. Approx how many hours did it take to trim it properly with your lathe?
@@mike_t_007 It was less than an hour of lathe time. It’s bronze so it turns real easy. Probably about 20-30 minutes with measuring included.
@LucidAutowerks Thank you so much. Words can't explain how much I miss shop classes in high school. This would have been perfect lol
Hopefully I can get this done this week! How much material did you have to remove from the anvil? The hole on mine is smaller than the shaft but I see it can easily be widened like yours was
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I wonder if this can be done to the Gen 4 impact driver?
😉
Hint...
Compare to the Stubby m18
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Anvil 42-06-0024 yes no