*I absolutely love this set **MyBest.Tools** should have upgraded to the 20V sooner. The impact driver is a must have for driving screws; compact and all muscle.*
*Good price for **MyBest.Tools** for a young homeowner. I have a broad range of tool brands, but I think dewalt really nailed the features and feel and power needed for impact and regular drill. Amazing battery life.*
I'll bet your 3/8" adapter is working as a torque stick. If you change it for a beefier one that doesn't deflect you would likely see bigger torque values.
I don't believe I've seen any 1/4"hex to 3/8" adapters much beefier than that, I actually thought it looked pretty sturdy. Most of the ones I've seen just have the 1/4" hex shaft all the way to the square drive.
Funny, i just recently bought one of these about 3 months back. I absolutely love it. That dang 2AH battery lasts frickin FOREVER. I've never had it die on me a single time. I've only charged it a couple times due to anxiety of finally having it die at the wrong time(battey does not have the charge indicator lights). Highly recommend .
Using the 1/2 inch adaptor and some chrome molybdenum sockets will yield the best results with this type of impact driver. Try it 👍🏻 I have one that is rated for 180Nm and I have undone 200Nm bolts with a 1/2 inch adaptor and Chrome Molybdenum socket.
Good side track video I use that brand also great little gadgets. They make about 4 different size ratings in the 1/4" impact. I stripped down my boat trailer for rebuild this season and used all new bolts on the rebuild and the little 1/4" driver torqued down all the new 5/16" bolts very nicely.
My main use for a 1/4" impact driver is for wood screws. An impact driver doesn't strip out the Phillips head "slots" in wood screws. It's also great for removing old wood screws, when you don't have the option of choosing torx screws. Even a cheap, Harbor Freight impact driver is better than a good regular drill.
I’ve got the 1/2” and 3/8” impacts and love them. Very reliable and the 1/2” spins off anything I need. Would have done Milwaukee but am already too heavily invested in the Dewalt system. No regrets. High quality stuff. Hint - if you need to clean the plastic spray some brake cleaner on a paper towel and all that grime and grease comes right off and they look like new.
I have this dewalt impact driver. The torque output depends on the socket adapter used. It can't remove passenger car lug nuts (torqued to 80 ft lbs) using 3/8" socket adapter. But use a 1/2" socket adapter, it removes the lug nuts no problem.
Thanks, just purchased the gun. Its awesome. My only gripe I guess is that I am trying to use it like the 3/8" big guy you shown earlier. I need to find a spool piece to go from 1/4 female to 3/8 male adapter. It's great on deck screws and such. Thanks again for the tip.
Just bought the newer half inch milwaukee to do a pinion seal. It's a friggin monster. Looks like that and the DeWalt are the 2 frontrunners these days. Not a huge surprise with their history of quality and design.
its an impact driver but you can use the attachment to make it into a impact wrench with an attachment. i have the same product in milwaukee. its not as strong as a regular impact wrench but its pretty good.
Cheers from Canada! I have been planning to spring for the DeWalt hedge trimmer.The one on your vid...I am wondering if it is 20V Max and does it get the job done???
I'm amazed by the torque that a 1/4" gun can do. I recently got the Milwaukee version, and like it. They claim 2000 inch pounds, which comes to 167 foot pounds, about double the spec for the wheel nuts on my car. Even allowing for exaggeration or optimism from the maker, that's damn good. Your Dewalt issue may soon be matched by my Milwaukee issue. See you in therapy!
I bought a 1/4” 20v DeWalt to replace my 18v Makita because I wanted higher breakaway torque to remove lug nuts etc. I returned it after 1 use as it was not nearly as powerful as the 4 year old Makita and felt cheap too. After some digging based on advertised torque it looked like I should have picked up the XR series and a 5amp hour battery. Home Depot had that combo on Labor Day for $128 but limited to stock on hand so I missed out. That’s ok because thanks to this video even the 20v 1/4 XR is not enough for lug nuts as you demonstrated on the cam bolts. Looks like I need a 1/2” XR like you showed in the background. Wouldn’t it be cool if someone made an impact gun with settable torque values?!
I use this hex driver for smaller bolts that I dont want to strip and my big 1/2" impact for everything else. As much as I love Dewalt they are missing an electric ratchet from their lineup, I find myself reaching for the Milwaukee ratchet a lot!
I hope DeWalt is giving you free tools! For someone of your caliber of a technician/mechanic to promote their brand, they should at least gift you the tools for reviewing them.
Heyy good to see you again. Love your vids, these drivers work best when you'd with impact attachments. You cut the power more than half when you use the wrong attachment. I have the same driver and it can take off lugnuts off my tire. It can take off a nut that's around 80 footprints, I tested it myself. I love dewalt but Millwaki does make the more powerful light weight impact driver but the downside is that Milwaukee ones burnout fast than dewalt.
@Joe Copa well try the adaptor made bye Milwaukee or in your case Dewalt. Harbor freight sell the no name brand that work just fine also. But millwaki make good ones. really It has to say impact rated a must. It should take off a lug nut that has a 1/2 adaptor attachment that is torch around 60 pounds in about 5 to 10 seconds. 80 footpounds a little more time. I wouldn't use it for those high torch all the time, it will wear the device down faster and kill it but it can do those pounds in those times. In the first post, I said Makita make high torch small drivers I meant Milwaukee. But they burn out fast because of the high torch. Please let me know If it works for you. I usually use it to take off nuts off control arm off my cars. Because it is small enough to fit in tight spaces. So I know it can handle medium amount of work when it's needed.
It's been a while since you did a video on scan tools. I'd love it if you could help me find a decent scan tool for less than three hundred or thereabouts.
If I bought a tool that was advertised as delivering 152 ft/lbs of torque and it pooped out at only 37 ft/lbs, I'd be pretty unhappy. I'd assume there was something faulty with it and return it.
Come one... That tool is made mostly to work with wood screws. I guess it might not be the best tool to do/undo engine screws. Also, that 3/8" adaptor might be loosing some torque and that results in poor performance.
With cordless tool systems you don't even have to like the tools, once you're locked into to a battery you're stuck with that brand unless you like spending money on batteries and chargers.
@@myRatchets I'm locked in with Ryobi, your video was a good reminder that i need an 1/2 impact wrench. Got it now, Hope i love it as much as you did with the DeWalt
battery comparison ... czcams.com/video/Ayo1mUKFS9A/video.html ... i had bad luck with a dewalt (never stopped smelling very bad) impact and a burned out cordless drill (first time i used it)...i took the loss and sold the set and switched to milwaukee and am very satisfied after a year
The smaller battery is for space constricted areas and for weight savings when you carry it all day. The fact that they cost less does not mean they only made them for cheap people. The 5a are actually for high amp tools. Skill saw, circular saw, big impact etc. yo our measuring methods are lacking also
Here are links to products which were used in this video:
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Impact Driver 1/4" 3/8" 1/2" Adapter set: amzn.to/35yu5jL
1/2" Dewalt Impact Gun: amzn.to/2FEqfKM
Honest Question: What is better, buying the best tool or buying a tool compatible with your charging system? Thanks.
*I absolutely love this set **MyBest.Tools** should have upgraded to the 20V sooner. The impact driver is a must have for driving screws; compact and all muscle.*
*Good price for **MyBest.Tools** for a young homeowner. I have a broad range of tool brands, but I think dewalt really nailed the features and feel and power needed for impact and regular drill. Amazing battery life.*
Where the hell you been LOL hope you're getting back into the swing of things enjoyed your videos
I'll bet your 3/8" adapter is working as a torque stick. If you change it for a beefier one that doesn't deflect you would likely see bigger torque values.
I don't believe I've seen any 1/4"hex to 3/8" adapters much beefier than that, I actually thought it looked pretty sturdy. Most of the ones I've seen just have the 1/4" hex shaft all the way to the square drive.
i really enjoyed you taking the time to measure your tool.
Cheeky. I don't measure mine. I'm depressed enough.
Funny, i just recently bought one of these about 3 months back. I absolutely love it. That dang 2AH battery lasts frickin FOREVER. I've never had it die on me a single time. I've only charged it a couple times due to anxiety of finally having it die at the wrong time(battey does not have the charge indicator lights). Highly recommend .
Using the 1/2 inch adaptor and some chrome molybdenum sockets will yield the best results with this type of impact driver. Try it 👍🏻 I have one that is rated for 180Nm and I have undone 200Nm bolts with a 1/2 inch adaptor and Chrome Molybdenum socket.
Good side track video I use that brand also great little gadgets. They make about 4 different size ratings in the 1/4" impact. I stripped down my boat trailer for rebuild this season and used all new bolts on the rebuild and the little 1/4" driver torqued down all the new 5/16" bolts very nicely.
My main use for a 1/4" impact driver is for wood screws. An impact driver doesn't strip out the Phillips head "slots" in wood screws. It's also great for removing old wood screws, when you don't have the option of choosing torx screws. Even a cheap, Harbor Freight impact driver is better than a good regular drill.
I like some dewalt tools but speaking about impact guns Milwaukee have the best ones you should check the stubby
I've been drooling over these Dewalt impact drivers for years, wishing I could afford them lol
I hope they sponsored you. They should.
Ahh he’s back! 😎
I’ve got the 1/2” and 3/8” impacts and love them. Very reliable and the 1/2” spins off anything I need. Would have done Milwaukee but am already too heavily invested in the Dewalt system. No regrets. High quality stuff. Hint - if you need to clean the plastic spray some brake cleaner on a paper towel and all that grime and grease comes right off and they look like new.
I have this dewalt impact driver. The torque output depends on the socket adapter used. It can't remove passenger car lug nuts (torqued to 80 ft lbs) using 3/8" socket adapter. But use a 1/2" socket adapter, it removes the lug nuts no problem.
Thanks, just purchased the gun. Its awesome. My only gripe I guess is that I am trying to use it like the 3/8" big guy you shown earlier. I need to find a spool piece to go from 1/4 female to 3/8 male adapter. It's great on deck screws and such. Thanks again for the tip.
Thanks for the review on the 1/4 in impact I've been looking to get one
I use dewalt for all my 20V system. But I use Milwaukee for my 12v system. I love them both. Milwaukee just has the best 12v line up period.
Welcome back. That is a a great tool
Just bought the newer half inch milwaukee to do a pinion seal. It's a friggin monster. Looks like that and the DeWalt are the 2 frontrunners these days. Not a huge surprise with their history of quality and design.
I got the big dog. 1200lbft break away torque. I do tire rotates at work in 5 minutes with that.
Always informative and entertaining bro! Keep it up homie.
seems like a lot of the torque readings are for torque for removal of the fastener.
DeWalt cordless tools and batteries are fully compatible with Mac batteries and tools. I love my Mac 3/8 cordless ratchet!
I've been wanting one thanks for convincing me to get one👍
nice to see you again
You are back is good to see you are well I recommend you buy an extinguisher one or two,
You're taking away all the fun of busting my knuckles!
Good to see ya, bro!
That’s fantastic, but a little pricey.
Is this tool an impact driver or an impact wrench? Love my dewalt tools.
its an impact driver but you can use the attachment to make it into a impact wrench with an attachment. i have the same product in milwaukee. its not as strong as a regular impact wrench but its pretty good.
I've taken out a few dashes with a small Dewalt but the big kahuna removes ANYTHING, like harmonic balancers and subframe bolts!
I run all Dewalt tools. I also have the battery chargers mounted in my van. I never need to put the batteries on a charger in my shop!
Love your videos. You can just buy the DCF890B 3/8” impact wrench. Works great for me.
I prefer the smaller 2AH battery when working on the car. It's easier to jockey around. That 5AH battery throws the whole balance off.
Cheers from Canada! I have been planning to spring for the DeWalt hedge trimmer.The one on your vid...I am wondering if it is 20V Max and does it get the job done???
I'm amazed by the torque that a 1/4" gun can do. I recently got the Milwaukee version, and like it. They claim 2000 inch pounds, which comes to 167 foot pounds, about double the spec for the wheel nuts on my car. Even allowing for exaggeration or optimism from the maker, that's damn good.
Your Dewalt issue may soon be matched by my Milwaukee issue. See you in therapy!
I had the Milwaukee 1/4" one day it just died, just a head up.
I bought a 1/4” 20v DeWalt to replace my 18v Makita because I wanted higher breakaway torque to remove lug nuts etc. I returned it after 1 use as it was not nearly as powerful as the 4 year old Makita and felt cheap too. After some digging based on advertised torque it looked like I should have picked up the XR series and a 5amp hour battery. Home Depot had that combo on Labor Day for $128 but limited to stock on hand so I missed out. That’s ok because thanks to this video even the 20v 1/4 XR is not enough for lug nuts as you demonstrated on the cam bolts. Looks like I need a 1/2” XR like you showed in the background. Wouldn’t it be cool if someone made an impact gun with settable torque values?!
Nice review. Do we ever going to see Audi again on this channel?
Anyone remember when he used to say dirty surfers not do-it-yourselfers
I use this hex driver for smaller bolts that I dont want to strip and my big 1/2" impact for everything else. As much as I love Dewalt they are missing an electric ratchet from their lineup, I find myself reaching for the Milwaukee ratchet a lot!
100% agree
Milwaukee user here 💪
I hope DeWalt is giving you free tools! For someone of your caliber of a technician/mechanic to promote their brand, they should at least gift you the tools for reviewing them.
They should :)
You might have a DeWalt problem
Heyy good to see you again. Love your vids, these drivers work best when you'd with impact attachments. You cut the power more than half when you use the wrong attachment. I have the same driver and it can take off lugnuts off my tire. It can take off a nut that's around 80 footprints, I tested it myself. I love dewalt but Millwaki does make the more powerful light weight impact driver but the downside is that Milwaukee ones burnout fast than dewalt.
@Joe Copa well try the adaptor made bye Milwaukee or in your case Dewalt. Harbor freight sell the no name brand that work just fine also. But millwaki make good ones. really It has to say impact rated a must. It should take off a lug nut that has a 1/2 adaptor attachment that is torch around 60 pounds in about 5 to 10 seconds. 80 footpounds a little more time. I wouldn't use it for those high torch all the time, it will wear the device down faster and kill it but it can do those pounds in those times. In the first post, I said Makita make high torch small drivers I meant Milwaukee. But they burn out fast because of the high torch. Please let me know If it works for you. I usually use it to take off nuts off control arm off my cars. Because it is small enough to fit in tight spaces. So I know it can handle medium amount of work when it's needed.
It's been a while since you did a video on scan tools. I'd love it if you could help me find a decent scan tool for less than three hundred or thereabouts.
Agree
i dont understand if the max torque is 150 why did you only get 40lbs max
If I bought a tool that was advertised as delivering 152 ft/lbs of torque and it pooped out at only 37 ft/lbs, I'd be pretty unhappy. I'd assume there was something faulty with it and return it.
Nice that youre back, dont let the avocado mafia get you. :)
Hold the button down on the first impact mode. Its "precision" impact.
But will it take off lug nuts reliably?
The Milwaukee m18 will
Hey! Welcome back mate!
I know that engine well. Thor V8 from a Disco or RR!
When would you use a 1/4 vs a 1/2 inch driver or ratchet , why the different sizes?
Ur the goat
lol
Hi can you do review on a DeWalt cordless heating 20V max.
Or the Milwaukee cordless heat gun M18 XC5.0 RED LITHIUM
Good video, but Red team here ...Milwaukee .
Awesome Señor! 😎👍🏽
That thing is str8 to undo fasteners 16 or below. Wouldn't put that thing near lug nuts. It's not made for that. It's for driving metal/ wood screws
Where's the Dewalt pencil sharpener???
If you could only have one, would it be the 1/2 inch or the 1/4 inch?
It would be the 1/2" one, how else you gonna deal with the crankshaft bolt haha
Come one... That tool is made mostly to work with wood screws.
I guess it might not be the best tool to do/undo engine screws.
Also, that 3/8" adaptor might be loosing some torque and that results in poor performance.
Should have went Makita. I predict your dewalt will survive three months of heavy use, then fail. Like every dewalt driver I have ever used.
I think if your 1/4 to 3/8 adpt. was shorter you would get more out of it.
What about dewalt vs milwaukee?
I'm biased towards Milwaukee myself. I think either way you're ok. Red or yellow.
I think my choice is clear :)
You can get it to 150 ft lbs . But it takes about 15 seconds to get there.
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I bought one and put a 3/8 anvil on it you lose a lot of torque with adapters its my go to in the garage now but you void the warranty
Should have gone up against a Harbor Freight
But would you choose that ¼ impact over and electric wrench ?
I have an electric wrench too, but if I had to choose only one it would probably be the electric wrench.
Does this mean that you dislike Milwaukee tools?
I don't like this because Milwaukee and Bosch both are more reliable than this one thanks
With cordless tool systems you don't even have to like the tools, once you're locked into to a battery you're stuck with that brand unless you like spending money on batteries and chargers.
I've had a could of milwaukees too, besides the ratcheting wrench I will not be getting any more. Even though I bought their batteries and charger :)
@@myRatchets I'm locked in with Ryobi, your video was a good reminder that i need an 1/2 impact wrench. Got it now, Hope i love it as much as you did with the DeWalt
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DeWalt or Milwaukee?
They're basically the same.
I use Mac products and they all use Dewalt batteries
And maybe there's no gas
battery comparison ... czcams.com/video/Ayo1mUKFS9A/video.html ... i had bad luck with a dewalt (never stopped smelling very bad) impact and a burned out cordless drill (first time i used it)...i took the loss and sold the set and switched to milwaukee and am very satisfied after a year
"Dee" walt or "Da"walt ? Its the second pronunciation.
Oh hush
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The smaller battery is for space constricted areas and for weight savings when you carry it all day. The fact that they cost less does not mean they only made them for cheap people. The 5a are actually for high amp tools. Skill saw, circular saw, big impact etc. yo our measuring methods are lacking also
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