I actually use this adapter religiously, especially when I'm working on my motorcycle. I like how I can go from impact sockets to Hex bits and not need so many tools.
I’m a farmer, and I use this quite a bit (I know the video is a couple years old now)- I use a sunny impact for 80+% of my work, but now and then I need a driver, and this saves me from needing another big tool in the bag
Dude, I was watching a UA-cam video about how important a title is for a UA-cam video, as are many other aspects of a video, and while listening to some of the examples given, I thought of this channel. Obviously, all of this is my opinion. Overall, you create videos that are both entertaining and instructive. My main concern is how often you guys use titles like this video has, “Don’t Buy this DEWALT Tool Accessory. Seriously”. Presumably your goal is to catch someone’s attention and make them want to watch the video, and for me it has worked. But I think like anything we need to be careful about how often we use a particular formula. Even prior to watching the video about how we can make our UA-cam videos stand out, I was beginning to become frustrated that just like this video does I feel like it’s deceptive and not totally honest. The title seems so dramatic, and because it’s concerning a tool brand that I like, it makes me want to find out what this tool accessory is that I shouldn’t buy why I should Buy it except when I watch the video, it’s basically a review of the accessory. There’s no reason given as to why someone shouldn’t buy it. I start the video thinking, oh my God, DEWALT must have really screwed up. I start the video and realize it they got me again. I know this sounds like I’m being critical, which I guess I am, but hopefully you are able to reframe it to “this guy enjoys my videos enough, and cares about me enough that he took the time to provide feedback”. If I thought it was all just crap, I would not even bother to comment. So thank you for all that you do.
i agree with everything you said. additionally, too much time being spent on graphics and useless dialogue. just get to the point and not misleading titles. good assessment on the tool, thumbs down on the waste of my time.
You are absolutely right, and I appreciate your comment, it is my first time on this channel, and some of us do not come to waste time, that is why when I am faced with a new channel with "click bait" titles, the first thing What I do is reach out to the comments, you saved me minutes of my life, first and last time I come to this channel, it is my small contribution so that the content creators on YT stop doing that.
4 comments (1 in spanish so im not sure...) before me agreed. I just wanted to throw my hat in the ring: This is the first time i have ever watched one of your videos, yes i watched due to the title, so good job. I left a thumbs down because i felt suckered. I will actively avoid any other videos from this channel simply because of the deceptive nature of the title. And yes, I will share my opinion on this and any other channel to my friends and other social media regarding this issue. Respectfully, even though you lost a lot, - Scott C.
@@juanectomanen5505 bit late, but most impact wrenches have selector and you can always put less pressure on the trigger. Dewalt impact also have a mode that turns off the impacting
@@legendarypillow1450bs a half inch is a different animal. We build timber walls all day and drive timbers locks exclusively with 1/2 inch impacts I will be 1-2 screws ahead by the time you finish yours with a 1/4
I have the Milwaukee version. I put it on my giant Milwaukee half-inch impact that I use for Lugnuts ECT, it’s kind of like taping a pistol to an army tank where the canon should be LOL.
I feel like the main use case for this is with smaller impact wrenches to effectively turn them into normal impact drivers. For example, the M12 FUEL 3/8" or 1/2" impact wrenches are pretty similar form factors to the M12 FUEL impact driver, but they have more power. As a small engine mechanic, I end up running sockets constantly, but since I also repair electric power tools, I need to run 1/4" hex bits all the time as well. The 1/4" hex to 3/8" and 1/2" square adapters work fine, but I've seen people snap socket adapters. This looks like it's got to be at least as sturdy as the collet on an impact driver, and the overall tool length would be about the same as the impact driver too. I love the M12 FUEL impact driver I already have and have no plans to switch away from it, but if I didn't already own it and was trying to decide between the impact driver or one of the impact wrenches, this type of accessory would be a pretty compelling reason to go with the impact wrench instead of the impact driver from the start.
If you blend this adapter with Dewalt DCF921N-XJ you'll need only a pin and ring to hold it on. Specially when is for hours of work . The DCF921N-XJ is compact and powerful enough to do any tasks 405Nm tightening torque.😎👌
I was wandering around lowes the other day and I found this by accident, someone had left it out in a conspicuous spot. This adapter immediately made complete sense to me. I thought of the stud packs that, as an electrician, I have to drill through ( 4 to 6 2x6 s) is not easy to do. I use my kobalt (non xtr 1/2 impact wrench) to drill through these stud packs. I found if you use # 12 solid wire through that hole in the adapter through the 1/2 anvil that you put the sockets usually go on, drawing back the bit out of the wood isn't an issue any longer. Just FYI.
I bought this in combination with the DCF894 after a job where I was afraid my impact driver would melt in my hand, I wanted a reliable way driving really long thick screws or deck screws for extended periods of time and figured this would make for a good combo, and though my impact wrench has paid for itself in car work mostly, it's still great to have a really meaty back-up should something come up.
I don’t know that it’s gonna solve the world’s problems, but I can see where this would come in handy for certain situations, such as only being able to take one tool up a ladder. Possibly it would be helpful when a group is working and there are only so many tools to go around? Options are always a good thing.
rubbish. I'd rather reach for another tool. That, and if it fell apart on me like that when Im up in an awkward position id throw it at whatever and whoever would be the most satisfying.
When you work for a cheapskate who only has an impact available for you but you occasionally need to drive a screw to fix the cheapo "custom" made pallets, this will be super handy.
Say you got 3 guys who need ti drive screws but you only got 1 impact driver and one drill driver cuz u just got one of those combo kits. You can slap that on an impact wrench cuz u have one sitting around. Now u can get 3 guys working instead of 2 while one just stands around.
I don't think I'll need it, but you never know. It can go in the box that keep stuff in just in case, but, I'm not going out to buy it. If someone gave it to me, I'll hang on to it until it's time to clean up my shop, then goes in the free box.
as someone who is on a tight budget and recently won a 18v 5ah dewalt hammer drill i think my mind has been made up to purchase a impact wrench not a driver as it would allow me to do more for less
Old video, but whatever, I'm going to share my very specific use for this tool. I'm an agricultural/utility fencing contractor here in the UK. Fitting gates I would have use for a large cordless drill, large impact wrench and smaller impact driver. Instead I use a 7/16 drive lineman's impact. Large augers fit straight into the 7/16 for easy boring through the 8-10 inch posts. I carry an adapter for 1/2 drive sockets that I use for the hinge hardware, and this adapter for smaller augers sometimes needed for hardware fits on timber gates. One tool instead of 3, more efficient and less to carry
I could see the use. My Ridgid GenX drill has no nuts, and sometimes the impact driver doesn't have the power. My 1/2 inch Octane impact wrench has plenty though...
Love mine!!. I'm building fences and I'm putting in 4in screws. Turned my Milwaukee Stubby m12 (250ft. lbs) into impact driver with 3000in. lbs lol !!! Most powerful impact driver;) this 4×10 screws going into treated lumber in seconds !!!! Most important thing it's quieter !! much quieter than my m12 Milwaukee driver with 1100in. lbs
this is not New at all its been available from Snap on Grey tools Canada Jet PT-tools and many other manufacture's since the 70s we also have Key chuck for impacts but most of us use them on our Ratchets for Tights spaces ..........
I have used a similar adapter that goes from 1/2" to 1/4" to help install the screws for the aluminum/wood flooring on 48'-53' trailers. Mine is a Snap-On brand adapter without the magnetic bit holder. It helps deliver more torque than is possible with most impact drivers, even some pneumatics.
@@VCGConstruction np bro! For that purpose it works great...its annoying if you have to back anything out though due to the adapter always slipping like it did on you...every time in reverse it does that unless you have force directly behind it
I worked in a fab shop and when crating up a product we would often have to quickly swap from using a 15/16 socket to a t30torqs....while on a ladder...thats where this adapter shines...fewer tools needed
I have one of these made by a different company. 3/8 dr to1/4 inch hex bit. Use it on a older 3/8 makita battery powered 50 foot pound impact gun for small engines. Works great not to much power to break things.
I got both the wrench and the driver. When I'm at home I use my driver. But I got that adapter and an assortment of bits and screws and socket to use with my wrench when I'm traveling. So basically......driver at home........wrench elsewhere
Throw it on a DCF921 and enjoy a reasonably sized super powerful impact driver, as well as an almost mid torque impact wrench in one tool. Great for DIY, and smaller portable boxes.
milwaukee makes an attachment just like this in 3/8 and 1/2 so they can make it ready to hold 1/4 bits. i use my 3/8 stubby to turn it into an impact driver. it's $20 at home depot online
I bought one of these thinking dewalt would be sturdy quality product. It does not come with a pin and o-ring. I would have expected the pin hole to be drilled both sides to secure the pin before fitting the o-ring, This one is drilled one side only so the pin sticks out 1/4" from the o-ring groove. Once in place it is loose and wobbles around and when used with dewalt screwdriver bits they are so out of control it is really unusable. I am really surprised dewalt let this through their quality checks. Cost me around £10 GBP on Amazon, a total waste of money, trash for the can.
It is the other way around. Why were impact drives even "invented"? They are inferior. Never buy an impact driver, you are wasting money and space. By the way, DCF921 is a nice match. Not the bullshit ultra you are hopefully joking around with.
I got the Milwaukee 2861-20 (with pin).....so no problems drilling and pulling it out without adapter pulling free. Still rather use the right tool for screwing/drilling....with friction clutch. For really big bolts, yeah, get the automotive gun out.....my Milwaukee 2767 with 1400 ft/lbs will get the biggest job done......rip a tree stump in half if you overtighten a big fat bolt
this tool might be ok on hand tools like a breakover bar or a ratchet with like torx bits on brake calipers. but in reality its over kill due to there are socket bit sets especially made for those jobs. perhaps a 3/8drive to 1/4in hex
This is made for someone like me who only works on cars. I have no need for a regular drill or for that matter a impact drill. I recently bought some solar power lights to mount outside my front door and just what, no impact drill to use a drill bit🤷🏽♂️. All I need it for is 2 or 4 screw so this works 110% for me. No need in buying a whole separate drill or impact drill when I have a good impact wrench!!
I have an old Makita impact driver and I've had it for at least 10 years. I recently bought the new Makita 172 and frankly now im spoiled because its so fast and powerfull. I usually like runing 2 impacts on a job because quite often there are two kinds of fixing and it wastes a lot of time changing bits if you only have one. My old impact driver is sooooooo sllllooooww and I'm treating myself to an upgrade. Sometimes I fix big concrete bolts and other large nuts, the problem is the 1/4inch hex to 3/8 adapters are weak and often snap. thge real nightmare scenario is if they snap in such a way that its hard to remove the broken part from the impact so my solution is to get an impact wrench for the heavy work and use this adapter to turn it into a second impact so that if I'm doing a job that requires two different screws it can do that as well as the heavy bolts
Me personally, I think that the adapter works better on an impact wrench without a hog ring. (I changed my anvil out with a 1/2 hex shank that has a detent pin instead. Why, u ask? Because I'm a lady!!...🤭🥰
Heres one probably no one has thought of for wilderness building ( no electricity ). Using a mechanics 1/2 drive speedy (wrench /handle ) to drive screws in remote areas or storm ravaged or third world countries .
NOT useless. We use a Makita Wrench with the adapter when using batten screws for fencing and/or rail mounting for cattle yards. Impact Drivers are great but they die a lot quicker. It's a specific setup for a specific task.
This and the keyless chuck are not the right tools for the job. Impact drivers/wrenchs are designed for fastening not drilling. If you want to do quality work use quality tools and the correct tools.
brilliant accesory. i regularly use it for driving realy long concrete screws or 6mm or larger screws , especially really long ones. its great and really saves the normal impact
I find it a great way to impact drive bigger sized holes which some regular impact drivers maybe too weak to do also instead of carrying all these different tools I can just keep my half inch DeWalt dcf899 impact wrench in my truck and toss in the converter adapter and Kabam I don't have to carry around my little impact driver I just keep the impact wrench in the truck half-inch in case I get a flat or need to do something on the Fly mechanically with my truck so it's pretty cool to have this accessory Plus a basic quarter inch impact bit set!
Hello I use the German Metabo version on the 18V Metabo compact 300 foot pound 1/2" impact all the time. In installation work it's a must. The Getman Metabo version has been out for a couple of years. There a must, just a bit pricey.
So I just bought the Milwaukee version of this adapter with a corded Milwaukee Impact wrench... It was either this or a Makita corded impact that has a 1/4 in hex quick release... But the wrench has so much torque. What do you guys think? I just want something corded for big jobs... "Let me charge my 8 batteries". Milwaukee employee at home depot was doing something and I stopped and talked to him.. he said all the corded stuff is going away. Basically for creating large holes for HDMI cable through say 9 boards... 9 is my record. I used a Ryobi 1HP Impact battery with a 1ft extension and one of those spade bits... 1 1/2 inch. I like those more than the Irwin speedbore because those are hard to punch through the final board at the very end. What would you guys use???
So, this is why a ball detent is best, lol. I don’t think I own any impacts with ball detents, which drives my dad crazy (as he’s old school & think the big ring is weird, lol). For a second when backed that drill bit out & it came out, almost thought was the adapter, good thing it wasn’t. Liked the tool mash up: kobalt, DeWalt, Milwaukee.....use what ya got 😁 Wouldn’t mind seeing that Dewalt storage case you had there though, & seeing the load out you have in it😉 Have good one vcg✌🏼
Looking at that I think you might be better off just going and getting that 7/16 linesman impact driver that Milwaukee makes order a similar tool if anybody else has got one does that see that that adapter coming off that hog ring up or you're pretty much it's going to do that with any impact wrench so yeah just need a bigger impact driver so that big linesman impact drivers just the solution is I think a better solution to this kind of problem
This adapter is used with that rubber ring limiter, just to avoid tearing off the shaft of the device. The fact that you don't know how to use it correctly tells me a lot about your professionalism!
That’s basically for somebody that’s only got the half-inch impact gun that’s the only tool they have and they don’t have the money I can’t afford another gun they could change that gun into a drill
Its useful i guess it really depends on what your project is, but i honestly dont have time to waste my time having the adapter continuously keep popping out in reverse
It be better for using on a socket wrench to use as an adapter for driving screws. But then agian dont they have adapters that convert so its easier to do this. What would be better is if dewalt made a 3/8 to 1/4 collet, and then a 1/4 to 1/4 collet then sell it as a 3 pack so you can use regular bits with a socket wrench because then a person can use there socket wench with any fastener, similar to how you can use a drill with any sockets.
Does anyone know of a brand that makes a good 1/4 inch square to 1/4 inch hex adapter like this. I’ve been looking for one for the 1/4 inch stubby I picked up the other day
I had one of these adaptors before, a 1/4 hex to a drill style keyless chuck. Basically got it so that I could use my small impact with traditional style drill bits and allen keys that I cut myself at a production job that didn't have a quick connect end. They don't replace the proper tool or proper bits, but can be useful in unique situations or when you don't have or don't wanna lug around your entire tool box.
It's a solution looking for a problem. Cordless drills are inexpensive and what tool lover needs an excuse to buy a new tool? I can't imagine an owner of a cordless impact wrench isn't already going to have a cordless drill or a regular impact driver.
I bought one of these of a different brand online, i do van conversions, i use my impact wrench all day every day for a range of fitments, the other guys who use impact drivers all have tape around the chuck to hold the bits in as the chuck has failed, if my adapter fails I will buy another adapter from China for 2 pound, I've been using this one for over year with no sign that it might fail soon, plus it means I only have to carry one tool instead of two
sorry I'm new to your channel and I don't know if this sarcasm when you say in the title "never buy this tool"...I was wondering what you didn't like about it
Its not ideal as my impact wrench is more likely to over tighten fasteners and is big and clumsy, but having that adaptor in my apron while using my wrench without my driver has saved me walking back to my ute to grab my driver a fair few times now as i can just grab my adaptor and bits from my apron
I got it because I don’t want to have 2 tools with me when working on engines and shit it’s more convenient and cheaper just to throw that adapter on and undo a hose clamp or something small
Pretty simple, it's why you can love a company like DeWalt. Instead of selling you 3 different drills (own the 887, 923 ⅜ , and 891½" like I do) save $200 and put your warranty and impact wrench to work. I like the idea that my drills may last a long time, having one variation of each, and I'd still get THAT BIT! no brainer, Feb 2023, not super easy to find!
It's genius. Especially using the 3/8" anvil Milwaukee 2960. Basically you get two high end devices for price of one. Owe, let's not forget the impact wrench also has an adaptor for becoming a hammer impact drill. Yep.
I use one for my 3/8 Milwaukee stubby. no need for two tools. the teng tools one is a lot shorter. Not impact rated but iv drove thousands of long screws np.
I have a socket that's a lot smaller and has better bit retention and it's one hand in one hand out, and I've had it for over five years so "DEWONT work" is trying to market an old idea as a new one
I actually use this adapter religiously, especially when I'm working on my motorcycle. I like how I can go from impact sockets to Hex bits and not need so many tools.
Same. It’s great
How much?
I’m a farmer, and I use this quite a bit (I know the video is a couple years old now)- I use a sunny impact for 80+% of my work, but now and then I need a driver, and this saves me from needing another big tool in the bag
Exactly.
Dude, I was watching a UA-cam video about how important a title is for a UA-cam video, as are many other aspects of a video, and while listening to some of the examples given, I thought of this channel. Obviously, all of this is my opinion. Overall, you create videos that are both entertaining and instructive. My main concern is how often you guys use titles like this video has, “Don’t Buy this DEWALT Tool Accessory. Seriously”. Presumably your goal is to catch someone’s attention and make them want to watch the video, and for me it has worked. But I think like anything we need to be careful about how often we use a particular formula. Even prior to watching the video about how we can make our UA-cam videos stand out, I was beginning to become frustrated that just like this video does I feel like it’s deceptive and not totally honest. The title seems so dramatic, and because it’s concerning a tool brand that I like, it makes me want to find out what this tool accessory is that I shouldn’t buy why I should Buy it except when I watch the video, it’s basically a review of the accessory. There’s no reason given as to why someone shouldn’t buy it. I start the video thinking, oh my God, DEWALT must have really screwed up. I start the video and realize it they got me again. I know this sounds like I’m being critical, which I guess I am, but hopefully you are able to reframe it to “this guy enjoys my videos enough, and cares about me enough that he took the time to provide feedback”. If I thought it was all just crap, I would not even bother to comment. So thank you for all that you do.
i agree with everything you said. additionally, too much time being spent on graphics and useless dialogue. just get to the point and not misleading titles. good assessment on the tool, thumbs down on the waste of my time.
Quality comment. I gave this video a thumbs down because clickbait titles are BS.
Trust is earned in drops and lost in buckets. First video I’ve ever watched from this creator and will be the last. I don’t have time for click bait.
You are absolutely right, and I appreciate your comment, it is my first time on this channel, and some of us do not come to waste time, that is why when I am faced with a new channel with "click bait" titles, the first thing What I do is reach out to the comments, you saved me minutes of my life, first and last time I come to this channel, it is my small contribution so that the content creators on YT stop doing that.
4 comments (1 in spanish so im not sure...) before me agreed. I just wanted to throw my hat in the ring: This is the first time i have ever watched one of your videos, yes i watched due to the title, so good job. I left a thumbs down because i felt suckered. I will actively avoid any other videos from this channel simply because of the deceptive nature of the title. And yes, I will share my opinion on this and any other channel to my friends and other social media regarding this issue.
Respectfully, even though you lost a lot, - Scott C.
my friend only have an impact wrench so he bought an adapter to 1/2 inch chuck to use it as drill
yes they exist.
Just curious, but how well do those adapters work? How well have his drilling bits held up over time, especially if they are non-hex?
I’ve owned that adapter for years. Life saver
Dam right,,works great
do you not strip or break screws when you are using this much torque on a screw?
@@juanectomanen5505 no
@@juanectomanen5505 bit late, but most impact wrenches have selector and you can always put less pressure on the trigger. Dewalt impact also have a mode that turns off the impacting
I've used one before to drive 8" Timberlok screws, 1/4" impact driver didn't have enough power to completely drive it but my 1/2" impact wrench did.
If your impact driver couldn’t drive a timberlok, it’s either really old or it sucks
@@legendarypillow1450bs a half inch is a different animal. We build timber walls all day and drive timbers locks exclusively with 1/2 inch impacts I will be 1-2 screws ahead by the time you finish yours with a 1/4
I have a feeling Vince is just messing with us when he was "worried" about the added weight.
Lol yea, 8 pounds 10oz is where I draw the line! Anything more is just ridiculous.
@@ApacheLife-50 that extra 0.1% matters when you're impacting 100,000,000 screws over your head for 30 hours each day.
I took the title bait. Still wondering how the title connects with the video?
I have the Milwaukee version. I put it on my giant Milwaukee half-inch impact that I use for Lugnuts ECT, it’s kind of like taping a pistol to an army tank where the canon should be LOL.
I feel like the main use case for this is with smaller impact wrenches to effectively turn them into normal impact drivers. For example, the M12 FUEL 3/8" or 1/2" impact wrenches are pretty similar form factors to the M12 FUEL impact driver, but they have more power. As a small engine mechanic, I end up running sockets constantly, but since I also repair electric power tools, I need to run 1/4" hex bits all the time as well. The 1/4" hex to 3/8" and 1/2" square adapters work fine, but I've seen people snap socket adapters. This looks like it's got to be at least as sturdy as the collet on an impact driver, and the overall tool length would be about the same as the impact driver too. I love the M12 FUEL impact driver I already have and have no plans to switch away from it, but if I didn't already own it and was trying to decide between the impact driver or one of the impact wrenches, this type of accessory would be a pretty compelling reason to go with the impact wrench instead of the impact driver from the start.
That Kobalt is one Big Boy. I don't think that little adapter will hold up to that Blue Beast. lol Space Force wants their impact back. :)
If you blend this adapter with
Dewalt DCF921N-XJ you'll need only a pin and ring to hold it on.
Specially when is for hours of work .
The DCF921N-XJ is compact and powerful enough to do any tasks 405Nm tightening torque.😎👌
I was wandering around lowes the other day and I found this by accident, someone had left it out in a conspicuous spot. This adapter immediately made complete sense to me. I thought of the stud packs that, as an electrician, I have to drill through ( 4 to 6 2x6 s) is not easy to do. I use my kobalt (non xtr 1/2 impact wrench) to drill through these stud packs. I found if you use # 12 solid wire through that hole in the adapter through the 1/2 anvil that you put the sockets usually go on, drawing back the bit out of the wood isn't an issue any longer. Just FYI.
Thank you for the awesome feedback David! What an crazy coincidence that you found this adapter! Great points on the uses for this attachment too!
I bought this in combination with the DCF894 after a job where I was afraid my impact driver would melt in my hand, I wanted a reliable way driving really long thick screws or deck screws for extended periods of time and figured this would make for a good combo, and though my impact wrench has paid for itself in car work mostly, it's still great to have a really meaty back-up should something come up.
I don’t know that it’s gonna solve the world’s problems, but I can see where this would come in handy for certain situations, such as only being able to take one tool up a ladder. Possibly it would be helpful when a group is working and there are only so many tools to go around? Options are always a good thing.
Miss DeWalt you are awesome!!! Thank you so much for the feedback and all the support!
I don’t think I I have ever seen an impact wrench make your hands look so small. That thing is massive
That's what she said
rubbish. I'd rather reach for another tool.
That, and if it fell apart on me like that when Im up in an awkward position id throw it at whatever and whoever would be the most satisfying.
When you work for a cheapskate who only has an impact available for you but you occasionally need to drive a screw to fix the cheapo "custom" made pallets, this will be super handy.
This may or may not be stemming from some sort of experience! Lol, we have all worked for “the cheapo”.
I'm guessing your using a pneumatic impact. It should still work. Or, use nails, if he's that cheap.
Say you got 3 guys who need ti drive screws but you only got 1 impact driver and one drill driver cuz u just got one of those combo kits. You can slap that on an impact wrench cuz u have one sitting around. Now u can get 3 guys working instead of 2 while one just stands around.
Great point Jacob!! Thank you for the awesome feedback!
I use one of these form Milwaukee with my 3/8 impact stubby wrench at work and I love it.
I don't think I'll need it, but you never know. It can go in the box that keep stuff in just in case, but, I'm not going out to buy it. If someone gave it to me, I'll hang on to it until it's time to clean up my shop, then goes in the free box.
I agree with you bill, on of those attachments you don't need until you do. It's good too have little things like this around for sticky situations.
This solve my problem. I have impact wrench, but i dont have impact driver.
My m18 half inch is heavy i will stick to the surge
Mechanic will love this because a lot of times mechanics have got drills impact wrench’s but no impact drivers
That's a great point Toby! Thank you for the awesome feedback!
Milwaukee has one of them too. I love mine
I just got my milwaukee one in the mail last week. Aside from driving a few deck screws to test it I havent used it yet..
Nice adapter....as always good review....but please wear your safety goggles...keep up the good reviews.. 🤜🏻🤛🏼
Appreciate you looking out for us jjh430275!
as someone who is on a tight budget and recently won a 18v 5ah dewalt hammer drill i think my mind has been made up to purchase a impact wrench not a driver as it would allow me to do more for less
Not buying that weird product but i want the chanel to grow so heres a comment lol
Haha thanks for the comments Dakota we appreciate that!!
Old video, but whatever, I'm going to share my very specific use for this tool.
I'm an agricultural/utility fencing contractor here in the UK. Fitting gates I would have use for a large cordless drill, large impact wrench and smaller impact driver. Instead I use a 7/16 drive lineman's impact. Large augers fit straight into the 7/16 for easy boring through the 8-10 inch posts. I carry an adapter for 1/2 drive sockets that I use for the hinge hardware, and this adapter for smaller augers sometimes needed for hardware fits on timber gates. One tool instead of 3, more efficient and less to carry
I use a Milwaukee adapter daily. One less tool to grab
Thanks for letting us know Jon! I keep hearing good things about the Milwaukee attachment!
The only reason I could see is for a guy who doesn’t have enough drills. I got mine and never use it LOL. I definitely have enough drills.
Me too
And yet I'm still very tempted to get one of these, lol.
I could see the use. My Ridgid GenX drill has no nuts, and sometimes the impact driver doesn't have the power. My 1/2 inch Octane impact wrench has plenty though...
Good point buck down. Thank you for the great feedback we appreciate it!
One less tool to carry around site, use impact wrenches daily. Sometimes I need to drive a few screws.
I use it for automotive👍👍
Love mine!!. I'm building fences and I'm putting in 4in screws. Turned my Milwaukee Stubby m12 (250ft. lbs) into impact driver with 3000in. lbs lol !!! Most powerful impact driver;) this 4×10 screws going into treated lumber in seconds !!!! Most important thing it's quieter !! much quieter than my m12 Milwaukee driver with 1100in. lbs
For ever DeWalt super cool
Vince
What's up!!
Perfect to take when going to the wrecking yards
That's true Carlos! Thanks for the great feedback!
this is not New at all its been available from Snap on Grey tools Canada Jet PT-tools and many other manufacture's since the 70s we also have Key chuck for impacts but most of us use them on our Ratchets for Tights spaces ..........
Well, I'm confused by this. Buy it, never buy it.
I'm not going to buy it.
To much click baity titles... 😒
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I have used a similar adapter that goes from 1/2" to 1/4" to help install the screws for the aluminum/wood flooring on 48'-53' trailers. Mine is a Snap-On brand adapter without the magnetic bit holder. It helps deliver more torque than is possible with most impact drivers, even some pneumatics.
Thanks for sharing your experience Adrian we appreciate it!
I got it specifically for driving lags through 6x6 treated lumber
Thanks for sharing your experience with the adapter Craig!
@@VCGConstruction np bro! For that purpose it works great...its annoying if you have to back anything out though due to the adapter always slipping like it did on you...every time in reverse it does that unless you have force directly behind it
I worked in a fab shop and when crating up a product we would often have to quickly swap from using a 15/16 socket to a t30torqs....while on a ladder...thats where this adapter shines...fewer tools needed
I have one of these made by a different company. 3/8 dr to1/4 inch hex bit. Use it on a older 3/8 makita battery powered 50 foot pound impact gun for small engines. Works great not to much power to break things.
I got both the wrench and the driver. When I'm at home I use my driver. But I got that adapter and an assortment of bits and screws and socket to use with my wrench when I'm traveling. So basically......driver at home........wrench elsewhere
Throw it on a DCF921 and enjoy a reasonably sized super powerful impact driver, as well as an almost mid torque impact wrench in one tool. Great for DIY, and smaller portable boxes.
milwaukee makes an attachment just like this in 3/8 and 1/2 so they can make it ready to hold 1/4 bits. i use my 3/8 stubby to turn it into an impact driver. it's $20 at home depot online
Great if you have one drill, I own 3, Milwaukee m12 surge, m12 hammerdrill, and Makita subcompact. I don't need it lol.
It depends on your needs for sure.
Seems like this was made just for TTR
Will have to test it out! Thanks matty g!
I bought one of these thinking dewalt would be sturdy quality product. It does not come with a pin and o-ring. I would have expected the pin hole to be drilled both sides to secure the pin before fitting the o-ring, This one is drilled one side only so the pin sticks out 1/4" from the o-ring groove. Once in place it is loose and wobbles around and when used with dewalt screwdriver bits they are so out of control it is really unusable. I am really surprised dewalt let this through their quality checks. Cost me around £10 GBP on Amazon, a total waste of money, trash for the can.
I already want one and if you don’t have the cash to buy a driver but have a impact wrench you’re good for awhile but I’d buy Milwaukee’s version lol
It is the other way around. Why were impact drives even "invented"? They are inferior. Never buy an impact driver, you are wasting money and space. By the way, DCF921 is a nice match. Not the bullshit ultra you are hopefully joking around with.
I got the Milwaukee 2861-20 (with pin).....so no problems drilling and pulling it out without adapter pulling free. Still rather use the right tool for screwing/drilling....with friction clutch. For really big bolts, yeah, get the automotive gun out.....my Milwaukee 2767 with 1400 ft/lbs will get the biggest job done......rip a tree stump in half if you overtighten a big fat bolt
this tool might be ok on hand tools like a breakover bar or a ratchet with like torx bits on brake calipers. but in reality its over kill due to there are socket bit sets especially made for those jobs. perhaps a 3/8drive to 1/4in hex
This is made for someone like me who only works on cars. I have no need for a regular drill or for that matter a impact drill. I recently bought some solar power lights to mount outside my front door and just what, no impact drill to use a drill bit🤷🏽♂️. All I need it for is 2 or 4 screw so this works 110% for me. No need in buying a whole separate drill or impact drill when I have a good impact wrench!!
I have an old Makita impact driver and I've had it for at least 10 years. I recently bought the new Makita 172 and frankly now im spoiled because its so fast and powerfull. I usually like runing 2 impacts on a job because quite often there are two kinds of fixing and it wastes a lot of time changing bits if you only have one. My old impact driver is sooooooo sllllooooww and I'm treating myself to an upgrade. Sometimes I fix big concrete bolts and other large nuts, the problem is the 1/4inch hex to 3/8 adapters are weak and often snap. thge real nightmare scenario is if they snap in such a way that its hard to remove the broken part from the impact so my solution is to get an impact wrench for the heavy work and use this adapter to turn it into a second impact so that if I'm doing a job that requires two different screws it can do that as well as the heavy bolts
Me personally, I think that the adapter works better on an impact wrench without a hog ring. (I changed my anvil out with a 1/2 hex shank that has a detent pin instead. Why, u ask? Because I'm a lady!!...🤭🥰
Heres one probably no one has thought of for wilderness building ( no electricity ). Using a mechanics 1/2 drive speedy (wrench /handle ) to drive screws in remote areas or storm ravaged or third world countries .
Bosch has a nice little impact that has the 1/2 end for sockets with the center that takes 1/4 impact bits. It’s small and strong
The freak!
Bosch da freak
NOT useless. We use a Makita Wrench with the adapter when using batten screws for fencing and/or rail mounting for cattle yards. Impact Drivers are great but they die a lot quicker. It's a specific setup for a specific task.
This and the keyless chuck are not the right tools for the job. Impact drivers/wrenchs are designed for fastening not drilling. If you want to do quality work use quality tools and the correct tools.
I have the Milwaukee 1/2 to 1/4 and 3/8 to 1/4 versions, I'd imagine it would work great for TAPCON bits
brilliant accesory. i regularly use it for driving realy long concrete screws or 6mm or larger screws , especially really long ones. its great and really saves the normal impact
Thank you for sharing your experience with the adapter Alan we appreciate the feedback!
I find it a great way to impact drive bigger sized holes which some regular impact drivers maybe too weak to do also instead of carrying all these different tools I can just keep my half inch DeWalt dcf899 impact wrench in my truck and toss in the converter adapter and Kabam I don't have to carry around my little impact driver I just keep the impact wrench in the truck half-inch in case I get a flat or need to do something on the Fly mechanically with my truck so it's pretty cool to have this accessory Plus a basic quarter inch impact bit set!
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I use the German Metabo version on the 18V Metabo compact 300 foot pound 1/2" impact all the time.
In installation work it's a must. The Getman Metabo version has been out for a couple of years. There a must, just a bit pricey.
Thank you for the great feedback Stephen Lee we appreciate that!
So I just bought the Milwaukee version of this adapter with a corded Milwaukee Impact wrench... It was either this or a Makita corded impact that has a 1/4 in hex quick release... But the wrench has so much torque. What do you guys think? I just want something corded for big jobs... "Let me charge my 8 batteries". Milwaukee employee at home depot was doing something and I stopped and talked to him.. he said all the corded stuff is going away. Basically for creating large holes for HDMI cable through say 9 boards... 9 is my record. I used a Ryobi 1HP Impact battery with a 1ft extension and one of those spade bits... 1 1/2 inch. I like those more than the Irwin speedbore because those are hard to punch through the final board at the very end. What would you guys use???
So, this is why a ball detent is best, lol. I don’t think I own any impacts with ball detents, which drives my dad crazy (as he’s old school & think the big ring is weird, lol).
For a second when backed that drill bit out & it came out, almost thought was the adapter, good thing it wasn’t.
Liked the tool mash up: kobalt, DeWalt, Milwaukee.....use what ya got 😁
Wouldn’t mind seeing that Dewalt storage case you had there though, & seeing the load out you have in it😉
Have good one vcg✌🏼
Looking at that I think you might be better off just going and getting that 7/16 linesman impact driver that Milwaukee makes order a similar tool if anybody else has got one does that see that that adapter coming off that hog ring up or you're pretty much it's going to do that with any impact wrench so yeah just need a bigger impact driver so that big linesman impact drivers just the solution is I think a better solution to this kind of problem
This adapter is used with that rubber ring limiter, just to avoid tearing off the shaft of the device. The fact that you don't know how to use it correctly tells me a lot about your professionalism!
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That’s basically for somebody that’s only got the half-inch impact gun that’s the only tool they have and they don’t have the money I can’t afford another gun they could change that gun into a drill
Its useful i guess it really depends on what your project is, but i honestly dont have time to waste my time having the adapter continuously keep popping out in reverse
It be better for using on a socket wrench to use as an adapter for driving screws. But then agian dont they have adapters that convert so its easier to do this. What would be better is if dewalt made a 3/8 to 1/4 collet, and then a 1/4 to 1/4 collet then sell it as a 3 pack so you can use regular bits with a socket wrench because then a person can use there socket wench with any fastener, similar to how you can use a drill with any sockets.
Does anyone know of a brand that makes a good 1/4 inch square to 1/4 inch hex adapter like this. I’ve been looking for one for the 1/4 inch stubby I picked up the other day
I had one of these adaptors before, a 1/4 hex to a drill style keyless chuck. Basically got it so that I could use my small impact with traditional style drill bits and allen keys that I cut myself at a production job that didn't have a quick connect end. They don't replace the proper tool or proper bits, but can be useful in unique situations or when you don't have or don't wanna lug around your entire tool box.
It's a solution looking for a problem. Cordless drills are inexpensive and what tool lover needs an excuse to buy a new tool? I can't imagine an owner of a cordless impact wrench isn't already going to have a cordless drill or a regular impact driver.
I work a lot on cars and have an impact wrench and this adapter would be so nice to have instead of a whole new driver aswell
Yeah i was gonna add it could be nice to have to help take off the caliper screws if they are left on the vehicle
A 1/4 inch though it would easily break on a 1/2 inch impact it would have to be very light work
milwaukee makes it too. in both 1/2in and 3/8in
@@michaeltrower6792 I agree. I could see a cheapo brand (or even a good brand) bit shatter and send shrapnel flying all over
I bought one of these of a different brand online, i do van conversions, i use my impact wrench all day every day for a range of fitments, the other guys who use impact drivers all have tape around the chuck to hold the bits in as the chuck has failed, if my adapter fails I will buy another adapter from China for 2 pound, I've been using this one for over year with no sign that it might fail soon, plus it means I only have to carry one tool instead of two
sorry I'm new to your channel and I don't know if this sarcasm when you say in the title "never buy this tool"...I was wondering what you didn't like about it
Why that title and than say its good
That's what I'm thinking. Even his description says it's bad. I'm definitely picking one up though.
I kinda like mine. 700 foot pounds of torque from the BIG DeWalt impact wrench can solve some problems handily
Its not ideal as my impact wrench is more likely to over tighten fasteners and is big and clumsy, but having that adaptor in my apron while using my wrench without my driver has saved me walking back to my ute to grab my driver a fair few times now as i can just grab my adaptor and bits from my apron
I use it at work for repairs.
Use 1 tool for lag bolts and have the adapter to use if I need an impact. This avoids toting a bag with too many tools
What's the difference between Dewalt DT7508-QZ Impact Adaptor 1/2" to 1/4" shockproof, and the DW2298?
I purchased this adapter for my Makita dtw285. It lasted a day before the retaining spring broke. It’s a load of rubbish
I got it because I don’t want to have 2 tools with me when working on engines and shit it’s more convenient and cheaper just to throw that adapter on and undo a hose clamp or something small
Pretty simple, it's why you can love a company like DeWalt. Instead of selling you 3 different drills (own the 887,
923 ⅜ , and 891½" like I do) save $200 and put your warranty and impact wrench to work. I like the idea that my drills may last a long time, having one variation of each, and I'd still get THAT BIT! no brainer, Feb 2023, not super easy to find!
18v combi drill driver saves all this crap, this just invents a problem where none exists, I would not cart an impact wrench to a carpentry job.
My mind goes straight to self tapping fasteners cutting into structural steel. I'm talking that ½" thick beam iron.
It's genius. Especially using the 3/8" anvil Milwaukee 2960. Basically you get two high end devices for price of one. Owe, let's not forget the impact wrench also has an adaptor for becoming a hammer impact drill. Yep.
I don’t understand why you would say not to buy it. It seems to handle everything you test it on pretty well. Seems ok to me.
I think it would be better making it for a 3/8 impact wrench, Dewalts impact driver is the same size as the 3/8 impact
I use one for my 3/8 Milwaukee stubby. no need for two tools. the teng tools one is a lot shorter. Not impact rated but iv drove thousands of long screws np.
Having an impact wrench with that adapter your work will make it easier much save from buying another drill.
i would not want to drive 200 screws with it , but it will handle those hard to drive or long screws. yes i added one to my impact wrench bag.
I have a socket that's a lot smaller and has better bit retention and it's one hand in one hand out, and I've had it for over five years so "DEWONT work" is trying to market an old idea as a new one
As you say if anyone only have maybe makita 18v impact wrench and dont want to buy there impact driver to its would be good for them
I have milwaukee 1/4 inch hexbit adapter for my dewalt impact wrench. I never use it on 2 or 3 setting.
Tools are expensive here in new zealand. Im gonna buy one instead of a impact driver for now anyway
I have and use this adapter daily cause cant afford an impact driver but I have two impact wrenches and I love it and it only cost $8.00 !!!!
You have to work on your bit control you have to keep your bit and screw in-line and stop rounding your bits out
🤣🤣🤣 i bought one for my mid size dewalt impact wrench, with the pin it holds the adapter perfectly!