It does get annoying, and more and more UA-cam channels are doing this. UA-cam channels are doing this because longer watch times means more money for the channel. Also, even longer videos have ads, and ads mean more money. The longer the video, the more ads in it. And more ads = more money. Annoying, yes, but the reason they make videos is to earn money. They're not making videos solely to help viewers. It's all about the benjamins.
I have one, I run the shit out of this thing, it's a beast. I dropped it off the back of the truck. Came back and got it. I have been using it for the last year without issue. I have to ask, how many of these has VCG reviewed? 1, 2 5? You have to review 10 of these if you really want results in my opinion. Are you willing to invest the time to run thorough tests? Thanks, VCG for sharing your results.
I use mine for automotive work when a bigger impact just won’t fit. And it does not skip a beat. Granted I’m not constantly on it 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, but it does get down and dirty from time to time. It is one of my favorite tools in my line up and I would say it’s money well spent.
Welp, I tried to use mine to take lug nuts off twice in 2021. Both times it went into safety mode where the motor runs but the clutch engages even if I hold the bit with my fingers. Now Dewalt did fix it the first time, but had to be shipped and sent back. The Bosch driver rescued me both times. I am not a mechanic just a weekend warrior. But kinda disappointed with the 887 performance. Rest of my dewalt tools are bullet proof so far.
I used a brand new one on a few wood screws, and it stopped working literally in a middle of screwing. Then the light blinks when I pulled the trigger but nothing more. Wow...I am getting my refund. Surprised after reading all these good DeWalt driver reviews...
@@Tko_Seven there’s lemons with every brand. My good friend had a 1/2” Milwaukee impact wrench. Used it maybe 20 times total when it all of a sudden stopped working. Replaced under warranty and been going strong since.
@@IVloses hmm..I just saw another vid in this same channel that talked about my very problem with DeWalt, I am leaning towards refund and get another brand.
I guarantee if you took it apart and looked at the switch assembly (you have to pull off the heatsink), you'd see the MOSFET blew out. MOSFETs are essentially switches, and when PWM (pulse width modulation) is used, it literally switches thousands of times per second, that's why you can hear whining whenever you gently press the trigger. The biggest problem with MOSFETs is the heat they generate (hence why they attach a heatsink to it). This can happen to any tool. Normally when they truly blow out, the tool will run at the highest speed continuously the minute the battery is plugged in, or they won't run at all. I have seen many cases where the MOSFET is slightly damaged, and will cause issues as seen in the video. As far as protection goes, most tools only ever monitor the temperature of the battery (including DeWalt). If you are running a tool and it shuts itself down and won't turn back on, try swapping to a different battery and I can guarantee it'll fire right up (including the mentioned "non-contractor" tool.
Hi Vince I’m a production carpenter in theatre I’ve had the 887 for nearly two years with absolutely no problems. This thing is regularly doing 12 plus hour days, I even use the butt as a hammer occasionally, I drill through box metal, steel deck, screws ,whatever,it works hard! Things I don’t like is you can switch direction too easily and there is a bit too much wobble in the bit, apart from that I can’t believe how much abuse I give this tool and it just keeps going. Much respect for your channel.
@@VCGConstruction I have been in spots when I need my tools to give me literally everything they have. It's to expensive to return to a job to drill one hole. Driving across town with a truck full of apprentices. Plus plus the life of an impact driver in the commercial world is 1-2 years max even if you baby your tools. You can only drive so many screws
Have the exact same impact driver and just smoked mine over the weekend driving 2 lag bolts. Agree that I probably should have used a larger tool but only put 2 lags in and saw the smoke. Now it is acting up putting regular fasteners, similar to your video...wish I watched this before I bought it!
Whilst using the tool for stuff it isn’t designed for it broke... amazing video?! For the record I own this Dewalt and use it for all sorts of stuff including as an impact wrench for automotive. Never had an issue with it...
owned an 887 for a long time and as a diesel mechanic i use it every day never had an issue i put up to a 3/4 socket on it and will if it does not pull it off in maybe a minute i switch to a true 1/2 inch impact but i have and do most my work with this tool and dewalt warranty is actually not that bad to deal with so i would do that over most companies i deal with for warranty i mean yeah milwaulkee does make a stronger version but hell if it gets me by it will get all home owners and contractors by
Every tool brand has its faulty tools. Maybe you guys got a bad one or something happened. That 1in a million, my 887 is a beast I even use to do my wheel lug nuts no problem
I have one still, smoked once but still been going on for bout 3 years all dirty hard core work to be specific electrical I now have the gen 3 Milwaukee and sub compact makita impact but use the dewalt if I’m going under the house where all the dirt is the three led lights are nice for the job and the power there too
@Karol Palazej I agree with the milwaukee impact it's mainly because dewalt hasn't released any upgrade the 887 came out a while ago. at the time of release its was awesome + the dewalt powerstation is next level
Yeah never had this issue. I really hope they don't add thermal cut offs I hate that one of the reasons I like DeWalt. Prefer to judge what the tool can take and what's to much and mine has done 10s of thousands of fasteners.
@@VCGConstruction i think this happen's because they use the same chip for cutting off when drawing too much current to avoid overloading the battery, i've had almost same symptoms on a Redstone brand small 10.8v drill that died after 6 months of heavy use , only difference is that it would not even start spinning and go straight into overload warning , but if i flipped the tool on the other side it would work just fine, something makes me think that over time something moves inside and throws off current measuring sensor and cuts off at normal current loads. so after the 6 months i went back with the tool and got same tool for free as a replacement, guess what it lasted exactly another 6 months , then i got a voucher with the full value of the tool, added some extra cash and bought a 18v brushless drill from Stanley
It's acting like the battery is worn out. A worn out lithium battery will still appear to charge and run the motor, but will quickly stall as soon as any load is applied. I've had this happen with my cordless lawnmower batteries after 5 years of use. But, I would assume you tried a new battery? Also, from the owners manual: Electronic Protection System Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the lithium ion battery pack on the charger until it is fully charged. So, it does have the technology.
Renaissance Man I didn't say that particular tool is expensive....I was saying that Dewalt's brand across the portfolio are pretty expensive... well-known Pro grade tools for it to shit the bed...> twice
Maybe its model specific problem. I've dropped my DCF787 20V MAX Compact Brushless 1/4-in Impact Driver from 8ft ladders onto concrete a few times...Tossed in the back of the truck bed with framing materials, and worst of all... loaned it to employees. No issues.
No way should we be easier on “contractor grade” tools. As contractors we need tools that can handle the abuse and keep coming back for more. Sadly, these days if you’re getting 2 years out of a drill or impact, you’re getting you’re $$ worth. We all have our brand preference, whether it be in a yellow, red, orange, teal or green green wrapper. They should be able to handle the abuse. That being said, using the right tool for the job being performed is on us. Keep up the great work VCG!
VCG Construction Awesome videos. My dcf887 type 1 failed a few months after buying it. Luckily there is a DeWalt service center nearby where I live, Took the tool in and they fixed it for free in a quickly manner. Turns out it was a bad switch. Knock on wood hadn't had any issues ever since (almost a year trouble free). I had the DCF887 type 1. Last time that I checked there was a DCF887 type 3 out. Type 3 being the latest revision of the DCF887 impact
Ok. Mine did this. I figured I am not going to gripe and make a video for 8 minutes. And I am not going ro send it back for work. I calculatedlly took the unit , walked to my big tree, and whacked it like a mallet (back end first HARD against the trunk. After a out 10 whacks and tests, the unit sprang back to life. No guarantees with yours, but it works fine and has no outward marks on it to incriminate me with either DeWalt or tree lovers. Tree is fine too.
We have one 887 at work very comfortable and no issues however I don’t understand why they don’t implement any protection as makita and milwaulkee do even there 888 with tool connect it can diagnose heat trigger pulls location ext but won’t shut the tool off if it’s overheating so what good is the diagnostic am I missing something?
Dewalt may assemble some of their tools in USA 🇺🇸 but it doesn’t matter they are filled with parts from China, and I really believe cheaper components than their leading competitor... Dewalts best 2 tools are the Table Saw / Miter Saw
I do like the Dewalt Tough System to I got a great deal on them at Costco 2 years ago. It came with the small / medium / large boxes & the DS carrier for $299 ea.
Dewalt only any good for mitre saw table saw and routers the rest are shit pot. I was a big dewalt user but I’d buy very little yellow now. The radial arm saws are good too. Funny though all their best tools are the designs or reworkings of designs they took from Elu when the brought them out.
I owned Dewalt and used the crap out of it and never have a problem with it. I know I shouldn't use it as a mechanic but like in tight space it helps. I also use alot o fcb air guns also but they are big and bulky. I even use the first set the one's you push up from the bottom. Lol yea that old one still works and I have this one and the brush,brush less. It's how you use them and if you used them correctly. If you just over power them and over do it and try to make them shut down or make the company look bad ok. Point proven. Rule of thumb ,if you know how to use your tools ,use them. If not dont. If there is a brand you like more than dewalt ok use that brand and stop pointing out fault in other brands. To me I'm a dewalt and nothing else. Other brands I dont use meaning electric tools. I like black and yellow. Lol I know they may have other brands may be better or not but to me this brand never fail for me or disappoint since I own one. Keep up the great work and how do you find great deal ? Keep up the great work and imbalance fan .good or bad great job.
My dewalt 1/4 impact driver had a burning smell from day one. Pull the trigger and there's a burning plastic metal smell. The tool still works. I have put it under load fixing my car and driving screws on home projects. No smoke coming out so far and I'll keep using it until it does smoke.
No you should not go easy testing leading brand tools they are marketed at people who will use them heavily and more than likely not in a way a home owner would honestly i am shocked a dewalt broke before another brand let alone a home user version so test the hell out of dewalt they have a reputation to keep and hopefully your test encourages them to continue to better there tools in the meantime dewalt do guarantee there tools and i own one of those impacts with a 3 year guarantee i just hope they replace it if it starts to smoke
So... Do you know if they have fixed the problem or/and included a protection feature. Would this be good for Serious DIY and hopefully some professional carpentry? What size nut broke it? It is 12:13 uk time
I have gone through 2 of these exact impacts. I install garage doors and put in over 600 screws and lag bolts in a day. This impact has not lasted more than 90 days, on both impacts. I returned the first one after about 70 days of daily install use. I have had an older model dewalt impact, a 20vmax (not the brushless model) and have had that impact for over 3 years. Never an issue out of it. I'll be contacting dewalt for replacement parts or hopefully a new impact. If they do not so anything about it then I will just buy another xr and put the old one in the box and return it. I'm hoping this issue does not continue because i have all dewalt tools and batteries. Thanks for the video.
Dewalt is letting all the professionals down. I use them for work everyday and I have recently had to replace both a drill and driver from a kit I bought over black friday weekend. The drill only lasted 2-3 days before getting smoked while making a 3" hole.
I owned 3 of them and I'm not happy with the dewalt impact brushless. My brushed dewalt works great but kills the batteries to fast. I might goto hiliti extra cash but haven't heard much negitaive about them.
Update my brushed impact chuck just stopped working and will not hold any bits. So I bit the bullet and bought a matebo hpt and I got to say I really like it the hit is not as hard but it does everything I need it to do. Plus it has very little vibrations. Now time will tell if it holds up but my first week using it has been a treat and im very impressed with the quality and its power and my hands love the less vibration. I think dewalt should take the contractor grade off there impacts i personally feel they have dropped the ball large. Thx vcg for your work.
Personally I've put the same dewalt impact threw hell. I do architectural sheetmetal have had that same impact driver for about a years and a half and it's never gave me a problem
I've had the same impact driver for 4 years heavy industrial use in the telecoms Industry driving all sorts of stuff I shouldn't really do but I've never had a problem except concrete dust getting inside and solidifying but a good clean out every few months solves that and that would happen with any tool
Ive worked commercial construction as a general contractor for over 25yrs. The only cordless tool better than a dewalt is a Hilti. Plumbers ect can get away with lesser cordless tools to a point but everyone on our jobs use either dewalt. Hilti, if their company supplies and owns their tools.
Hi, why does the bit holder swing a lot with the Dewalt DCF887N screwdriver? Do you recommend any model of small Dewalt impact wrench that does not have this defect? Thank you
Had exactly the same issue, sent back, new one, 2 weeks on same again. If look close it cuts power(lights off is the clue). Long story short, buying more batteries to fault find........simple fix! The pos and neg bars that connect to the battery(remove bat and flip over, the larger spades each end). . Carefully using long nose pliers, bend them slightly outwards(away from each other). Little by little to get a tight fit with batter, never cut off/out since. That was my fix 12 months back. Used it with 1/2" adapter and 19mm bolts.
I use mostly makita and Milwaukee, the makita can be pushed to limit, but haven’t burned up any yet. We push the Milwaukee tools, especially the heavy duty ones like superhawg, sds may, sawzall, and grinders. They will cut off with hot batteries and or tools, but work fine after a couple of sitting.
Because of the impact mechanism it starts to hammer before you damage the motor. So i dont see how you can overdrive an impact driver. Mine has no problems screwing big screws all day. Maybe its a production flaw?
I’ve got the biggest Makita brushless in the range we put a lot of 8mm construction screws into oak beams it will either do it or sit there rattling if the torque is too much it gets a little warm but not so it smokes. My combi drill with either drive them or snap them. Like you I’m not sure unless there is a design fault how an impact damages its self like this. Especially as not a brushed tool.
Looking at getting a new impact driver. This or the Milwaukee surge. What is better in your opinion. Mainly just do around the home stuff and will be replacing a brushed Milwaukee impact. I also have dewalt impact drivers so I have the battery system for both. Thanks!
I run maintenance in a shop that uses between 50 and 60 DCF887's. We work them hard and some get put away wet! The first generation was the best! More and more problems with the newer models. For us the first thing to go bad is the variable speed trigger. In the version 3 this happens with in 3 months! They have gotten so bad that we have decides to replace all of them. My question is, replace them with what? Metabo, Milwaukee or ?
@VCG Construction: Recently bought a DCD777 which you guys didn't test? I'm liking it so far. Anyway, I am in doubt if I should buy the DCF787 or the DCF887. I can get the bare 887 bare tool for €13 (yes, I'm from Europe) cheaper than the 787. It will be used by home owner/DIYer so no hard TTR usage. What would you advise? Thanks in advance!
@VGC Construction: Was actually looking for advice on buying the DCF787 or the DCF887. The 887 has some know problems but is cheaper than the 787 for me. Please some advice!
I have been giving mine a hot supper driving 3\8" Titan strong tie bolts. Mine still runs but there is alot of grease coming out of the chuck and out of the gland end where the chuck comes out. Do you know what's wrong with it? I do run mine with the 60v battery for long life I did get mine in 2017. Maybe the new ones have electronical problems. I use mine on my lugnuts too lol. Works great. Also the new 1\2" impact will bust a bunch of semi truck lugnuts loose too. I'm not easy on tools by any means. I mean there tools...
Do like your channel and your point of view, you may have gotten a defective sample. I have the exact same impact that I have a ran severely for the past two years and have ran into none of the issues you're describing. Thank you
The trigger on my 887 acted up the very first day of use and then worked perfect for a year. Now it acts up sporadically. If I play with the speed adjustment, it will start working again for a little while.
Have you tried this in more than one of these? I can do the same thing on my DCF887 and have not had this issue whatsoever. It's the strongest and most versatile of my Dewalt impact drivers. Again, seems like a bit of an outlier or a tad alarmist. Has Dewalt confirmed the absence of built-in protection?
I have 2 of these exactly models, been using them for years, my crew never had issues with them. They get beat up, dropped, used in rain, I think they're actually pretty reliable in my experience..
My local Home Depot. Had this impact on clearance for $55 I thought how bad could it be. So I got it. And after I ran a box of 3in fasteners. She stared smoking then completely just stopped working. And Now delwalt won't warranty cause apparently driving 3in fasteners is miss using the tool.
Lol. Hmm maybe you found out why that one was priced at $55. I have 3 887. I drive 2 and 3 inch screws all day. We are talking about 500k per impact over the last 2 years. They all still work great.
Sounds like a problem with that specific impact you got. I have 2 of the 887s and it they are fine. Fell off a few decks, roofs, rained on, etc and they work fine. There are days where impacts were ran all day building a deck trail for hours. I’m actually glad that Dewalt didn’t build the shutoff technology into their tools. Many times you just need a little more EUMPH just to power through that last hole, lag, or screw. A lot of tools just quit on you, but dewalt will let you just get through it. No contractor is going to purposely smoke their tools.
VCG Construction a few years. You guys definitely took the tool wars to the max. I don’t think the term contractor grade means it’s designed for extreme abuse. It’s just marketing. I see people framing houses around here using any brand. Ridgid, DEWALT, and Mikita are the most popular here in my area. Any of the top end impacts are good for contractors.
My experience with that Dewalt has been awful as well. So many guys use the dewalt, companies and unions buy those dewalts. Here is the thing, I have had to switch out the battery 3 to 4 times a day and my 5 year old hiltis batteries last 3 days. Also I'm not seeing the power they used to have. Plus these tools are always getting beat up from the guys who dont pay for them so they should be tougher
@@VCGConstruction it's really surprising. They have been consistently good in the past and improving. I dont know what to say. Has anyone seen any media on this or has Dewalt come out and said anything? The ones sitting in the tool cribs dont work well even the newer ones. The last Dewalt impact I personally bought was the XRP and that thing took a beating man. I switched to hilti and my hilti impact took 6 years of abuse before it kicked it. I'm in the market for a new impact and cordless "spiral" saw I really am considering Milwaukee the reason is my hands are hurting and the hilti tools are really heavy and bulky.
I realize this video is old at this point. But I had a question for anyone who may be able to shed some light - Does anyone know how DeWalt handles this or what they have to say about it?? I feel like all of the tool manufacturers have missteps. I'm not disillusioned to the point of being a fanboy for ANY tool brand. None the less, I invested in DeWalt many years ago. I've got 15 or so batteries and chargers. I don't like the idea of adding a different tool brand and battery platform to my small shop! My original 20v Max Impact is feeling pretty dated and I'm looking to upgrade soon. I don't want to invest in a tool that can't be truly fixed. Meaning, repaired with superior parts than what it left the factory with.
is this the top of the line dewalt impact driver? or middle of the line? FYI: ridgid is marketed as pro grade/contractor grade....check out any power tool video by ridgid...it says RIDGID: powerful, durable, professional
King I am outfitting another trailer slowly the rest of the year and im going with Ridgid , i decided this before these test, due to price , lifetime warranties and i dont want same tools as my other trailer - no mixing up things. Milwaukee is mainly in my other trailer. Default is dewalts moto
King, I have been hearing people talk about Ridgid like they are still making the gen2 crap. Even if you would have asked me if the gen3, or for would have competed I would have said no, but gen5x is putting them as a front runner. And as I have stated many times, the new Octane tools take them to to some of the most powerful tools out there. I have used ever new drill out there on the market, and I would put Ridgid ul against any of them
@@WEALRO very nice...you cant go wrong with ridgid especially for the price. Most people know ridgid from the gen 1 thru 3 models...they dont realize that ridgid has stepped it up to compete with milwaukee & dewalt on the gen 5x line. Im not saying ridgid is the best or better than big red or yellow but it has competitive performance for the money.
I’ve had this Dewalt set for ~3 years now and have absolutely ABUSED my impact (driving screws, tightening wheel bearing bolts, a plethora of other not intended uses as well and it’s just recently begun to do this same exact thing....with these being brushless motors what’s the fix for this problem? Is it the motors themselves shorting out?
I’m no contractor, but my XR hammer drill busted. I thought it was a fluke so I bought the XR 887 impact that you demoed for #14 10”. Is my new XR 887 doomed before it arrives?
It's most likely the plug on the back of the motor that's loose. I had the same thing happen to me with mine but I was actually smart enough to TRY AND FIX IT . Seriously I was pissed at first too but really easy fix took ten minutes to figure out. I've been in Construction for 15 years and I have actually never had a problem with dewalt tools, the ONLY brand I can say that about which is why I buy them. And I've used every brand under the sun and had them break down on me ..but not Dewalt
You got that right, I guarantee you will get more cuts out of a dewalt saw than any other brand. I've killed three dewalt miter saws in my life and it took at least 8 yrs of hard use on each one. I doubt any other brand could come close to the beating the dewalts took.
just purchased the 12v combo pac yesterday. Noticed the wobble before even using it. Returning it today. This is brand new with the plastic straps. Sorry but I'm not about to have a brand new tool repaired.
I just bought the 20 volt max xr 4 piece kit, I asked the tool guy about this, he said they are getting returns on the impact only but its here and there, our co gives the xr kits to us, we are comm construction hvac division, guys love this series, I cant argue against the videos proof is in the pudding. do you think u could of got a bad run? im only wondering because we all use them except for the guys that abuse them we haven't had any problems. in all fairness we are screwing into wood and usually 3/4 to 2" screws. and through light guage metal
Has Dewalt fixed the issues in 2020 / 21 with what you have brought to their attention in your videos ? I need a good impact like the 887 and I just got new Dewalt Drill so I would like to stay with the same brand if I can just for the batteries swaps if you know what I mean. What would you recommend if not the 887? 888? I really could care less about the Dewalt Connect, but if the tool is better, it is better???
This literally just happened to me. Building a deck in Florida for a week and was driving nuts on 6x 1/2 inch lag bolts through 4x4 posts on setting 3. Did this after I was driving 3in screws as well as 6 inch timberloks through the joist. Thought it was just overheating but then it’d do it again and again after it got a break. I can get about 15 min out of it before it overheats with just light driving on setting two. Took it apart cleaned it and Lubricate it, didn’t have grease on hand so I used CLP 🤷🏽♂️. I’ll probably take it apart again and use the good stuff. It’s also 5 years old but I just do DIY stuff hear and there.
Wish I had seen this video when it came out. I bought the 887 and was in a hurry one day driving 4" screws and it quit on me. Just like you I could pull the trigger a little bit and get it to work. Thought the tool was a goner but after a few days and moving the speed button back and forth and pulling the trigger a bunch it fixed itself. That's all good and stuff but now I feel that I have to be careful with the tool. I should be concentrating on my job not worried about killing my tool. Gonna go with a diffrent brand next time.
Heck even my Milwaukee m18 surge impact is having issues and it seems to be becoming a common problem with other brushless Milwaukee impacts and drills. The trigger won’t run the tool occasionally and it gets stuck in forward or stuck in reverse and it won’t change settings
I have one. Less than a year old. I'm just a DIY user and haven't worked the tool hard at all. Mine is having the same problem mentioned in this video, it's shutting itself down when it meets the least bit of torque resistance. Huge disappointment. My old 18v version of this driver was indestructible. Should've kept that one instead of spending the money for this one.
Are you in the first speed? It's meant to stop then if you continue to hooks the trigger it should impact slowly. I've used my 887 for years never had an issue but maybe I got lucky.
@@VCGConstruction Yes that includes both corded and cordless tools. Cordded: 2 angle grinders, 1 drill, 3 handheld plainers, 1 table plainer, 1 sawzall. Cordless: 3 drills, 2 impacts, 2 sawzall,1 circular saw. I don't even do that much wood working. I was helping some body bring an old pud back to life. I do mainly metal work.
I haven’t experience any problems with my DCF887 and I purchased it over a year ago. If you were to use a impact drive guide and not the one you demonstrated in the video, do you still have the same problem?
I just bought a dewalt 887 type 1 from amazon and the chuck was somehow lose or movable with hour fingers .. is it normal because my friend has the same modle type 2 and this movement is not availble .... is it a defect in the type 1 ???
SAME THING HAPPENED TO MEE,, bought it brand new through the internet, My first ever impact driver and i heard that horrible sound and i thought this it's normal hammering sound so i kept goin, and now it's not "impacting" anymore it's just spinning "drilling". Am from the middle east and here we dont have genuine dewalt retailers or people to know how to fix it. one use only and now it's useless and i dont know what to do with it..
I'm a general contractor and I'm heavily invested in dewalt cordless for nearly 2 decades. I've smoked several impact drivers and drills, which were basicly new. I'm seriously considering Milwaukee. I'm saddened, more than just financially.
I have a Dewalt DCD777c2 drill driver and it stalls when the battery voltage goes down at 16V. After switching battery with 19V plus in it , the tool runs back up again like normally. My question is: how low can a battery go down before the tool stops working properly? Thanks in advance for replying.
I've had the 885 for ten years. It's been used hard at times. Continuously at times. Gotten my money worth ten times over. Gonna upgrade soon to brushless
ugh. Just bought a kit with one of these for myself. Got the kid one as a gift, liked all the reviews etc, but notied when it arrived how wobbily the chuck was with a four inch drill bit inserted. Put same bit in the Bosch freak brushed version I bought for my nephew and it was very tiny wobble by comparison. the bosch impact hex/1/2 drive chuck is the cats ass as far as anti wobble goes. Maybe i get the brushless but less torque Bosch as well. Was switching to DeWobble because they have more tools in the platform.
I’m not a contractor just someone that needs tools to work in home for projects around the house impact driver is for hard application to drive screws into wood metal and concrete and impact driver I use go through the effect to do something impact driver is use until it starts to heat up than you can stop and give it a break but impact drivers to me are for screws and small bolts maybe 3 in or more but not 6in and not to do let’s say 10 than you need an impact wrench but that’s heavy duty application that an impact driver does not need to do some strong drill can do it too but impact drivers are for wood and metal and some concrete work but screws and anchors only it can do long screws but thinner screws like for wood or wood and metal joining but not for super thick bolts that are a foot which I think is a bit much but to me for hard application instead of using a impact driver for screwing on a hard surface use a drill and drill a hole first than use an impact driver to screw anything you need to do sometimes to me certain self tap screws can be hard to screw in it’s better using a smaller drill bit to make the hole than use the self tap screw to drill in to it can anchor into the metal to me be smart it can make you efficient in the work people do. Some times a drill can do the job than an impact driver it depends on circumstances.
My dewalt works fine for 2 minutes, and then turns off, I have to remove the battery for 5 or 10 seconds put it back in order to work again... led lights won’t turn off either...
Hey Vince good video,my Ridgid gen5 did the exactly the same thing after about 250 Phillips screws in green plugs. It was 2 months old. Sent for repair and they replaced the trigger assembly. So for so good. Hello from Sydney Australia. Your videos are great.
I have the brushless impact driver. The speed selector switch drives me crazy. I have it set to 3, but when I pull the trigger, it operates as if it were on 1. I usually take it apart and spray some contact cleaner inside of the switch, which works for a bit, but goes back to the same issue after a few months.
I've never smoked one but I've been through three in five years due to the spring in the keyless chuck failing. I'm in Australia and the local dewalt supplier (black and decker) don't sell replacement springs online so you need to call up and wait on hold for hours to get a replacement spring. Or you can import one from the USA for like $30. For a .5c spring!
Mine just started doing the same but only mine is back words ??The first setting works at full speed and the second setting works as if it’s on the first setting idk what to do????
We work in the snow sleet ice wind cold we even had a dcf887 fall in a water puddle with pulled the battery out beat it on the table like a hammer put the battery back in and use it for the rest of the day. A couple other impacts on the market have a little more power foot pounds of torque, but overall are not nearly as robust. The Milwaukee M18 fuel quarter inch impact is an awesome choice more torque than DeWalt but is fragile when it comes to weather or an impact on the back housing.
My DCF888 after 6 month start to do the same problem! New dcf888 to heavy, to big and have a lot problem with dust.The led light not easy to clean because after short time you didn't see nothing and need to be cleaned.
Ok you're the coolest - we get it. Cant you just get to the point in your videos?
Yanks do love to yap.
@William Lipinski, yes he can but why do they have to be one minute of informative content and seven minutes of waffle? The guy thinks he's a DJ.
100%
It does get annoying, and more and more UA-cam channels are doing this. UA-cam channels are doing this because longer watch times means more money for the channel. Also, even longer videos have ads, and ads mean more money. The longer the video, the more ads in it. And more ads = more money. Annoying, yes, but the reason they make videos is to earn money. They're not making videos solely to help viewers. It's all about the benjamins.
Haha soo true
I own this same impact, it is 1 year old and has been used heavily in small engine repair and hasn't had a problem.
Will it pull the nuts of car wheels - I was about to buy one - thanks hosts brilliant show - Wales - UK.
Spencer Hulme - you're needing an impact wrench mate... I have one, it works perfectly!
@@spencerhulme1203 yes it will
I have dcf line impact same issue have a Milwaukee 3/4 inch hex impact drive works like a dime
I have one, I run the shit out of this thing, it's a beast. I dropped it off the back of the truck. Came back and got it. I have been using it for the last year without issue. I have to ask, how many of these has VCG reviewed? 1, 2 5? You have to review 10 of these if you really want results in my opinion. Are you willing to invest the time to run thorough tests? Thanks, VCG for sharing your results.
I use mine for automotive work when a bigger impact just won’t fit. And it does not skip a beat. Granted I’m not constantly on it 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, but it does get down and dirty from time to time. It is one of my favorite tools in my line up and I would say it’s money well spent.
Welp, I tried to use mine to take lug nuts off twice in 2021. Both times it went into safety mode where the motor runs but the clutch engages even if I hold the bit with my fingers. Now Dewalt did fix it the first time, but had to be shipped and sent back. The Bosch driver rescued me both times. I am not a mechanic just a weekend warrior. But kinda disappointed with the 887 performance. Rest of my dewalt tools are bullet proof so far.
I used a brand new one on a few wood screws, and it stopped working literally in a middle of screwing.
Then the light blinks when I pulled the trigger but nothing more. Wow...I am getting my refund.
Surprised after reading all these good DeWalt driver reviews...
@@Tko_Seven there’s lemons with every brand. My good friend had a 1/2” Milwaukee impact wrench. Used it maybe 20 times total when it all of a sudden stopped working. Replaced under warranty and been going strong since.
@@IVloses hmm..I just saw another vid in this same channel that talked about my very problem with DeWalt, I am leaning towards refund and get another brand.
I guarantee if you took it apart and looked at the switch assembly (you have to pull off the heatsink), you'd see the MOSFET blew out. MOSFETs are essentially switches, and when PWM (pulse width modulation) is used, it literally switches thousands of times per second, that's why you can hear whining whenever you gently press the trigger. The biggest problem with MOSFETs is the heat they generate (hence why they attach a heatsink to it). This can happen to any tool. Normally when they truly blow out, the tool will run at the highest speed continuously the minute the battery is plugged in, or they won't run at all. I have seen many cases where the MOSFET is slightly damaged, and will cause issues as seen in the video.
As far as protection goes, most tools only ever monitor the temperature of the battery (including DeWalt). If you are running a tool and it shuts itself down and won't turn back on, try swapping to a different battery and I can guarantee it'll fire right up (including the mentioned "non-contractor" tool.
Hi Vince I’m a production carpenter in theatre I’ve had the 887 for nearly two years with absolutely no problems. This thing is regularly doing 12 plus hour days, I even use the butt as a hammer occasionally, I drill through box metal, steel deck, screws ,whatever,it works hard! Things I don’t like is you can switch direction too easily and there is a bit too much wobble in the bit, apart from that I can’t believe how much abuse I give this tool and it just keeps going.
Much respect for your channel.
I’m glad to hear it hasn’t let you down Paul!!
@@VCGConstruction I have been in spots when I need my tools to give me literally everything they have. It's to expensive to return to a job to drill one hole. Driving across town with a truck full of apprentices. Plus plus the life of an impact driver in the commercial world is 1-2 years max even if you baby your tools. You can only drive so many screws
what drivers have less wobble? ive heard all impact drivers have wobble?
@@mrhaths Makita
Have the exact same impact driver and just smoked mine over the weekend driving 2 lag bolts. Agree that I probably should have used a larger tool but only put 2 lags in and saw the smoke. Now it is acting up putting regular fasteners, similar to your video...wish I watched this before I bought it!
Whilst using the tool for stuff it isn’t designed for it broke... amazing video?!
For the record I own this Dewalt and use it for all sorts of stuff including as an impact wrench for automotive. Never had an issue with it...
That's exactly what he did. If something is locked up and you hold the trigger forever it obvious
owned an 887 for a long time and as a diesel mechanic i use it every day never had an issue i put up to a 3/4 socket on it and will if it does not pull it off in maybe a minute i switch to a true 1/2 inch impact but i have and do most my work with this tool and dewalt warranty is actually not that bad to deal with so i would do that over most companies i deal with for warranty i mean yeah milwaulkee does make a stronger version but hell if it gets me by it will get all home owners and contractors by
I’ve had the same problem with Milwaukee tools and they had smoke coming out of them.
Every tool brand has its faulty tools. Maybe you guys got a bad one or something happened. That 1in a million, my 887 is a beast I even use to do my wheel lug nuts no problem
I agree with Joel. I own one it's a beast and super reliable
I have one still, smoked once but still been going on for bout 3 years all dirty hard core work to be specific electrical I now have the gen 3 Milwaukee and sub compact makita impact but use the dewalt if I’m going under the house where all the dirt is the three led lights are nice for the job and the power there too
Did you note the “types” of the ones that burnt up? Where they all type 1, type 2, or type 3? Or where they a mix????
I've had Dewalt impact drivers for years and I'm gonna keep buying them.I think they are better then Milwaukee
Fan *BOI*
@Karol Palazej 2shae
@Karol Palazej I agree with the milwaukee impact it's mainly because dewalt hasn't released any upgrade the 887 came out a while ago. at the time of release its was awesome + the dewalt powerstation is next level
@Karol Palazej milwaukee had huge problems with gen1 & gen2 chucks & switches there always something no matter the brand
Karol Palazej the problem is Milwaukee is heavy and to much of my coworker got it so I got dewalt
I work with this driver all day long never have any problems with it. Send it back and get another to test because mine don't do that.
We tried 4 so far all with the same problem!! But you know we’ll have to try again!!
They tested it against the brushed Hercules impact and it got smoked then too. I mean that's just crazy
Idk how you guys have problems i use mine everyday hard no issues at all
Yeah never had this issue. I really hope they don't add thermal cut offs I hate that one of the reasons I like DeWalt. Prefer to judge what the tool can take and what's to much and mine has done 10s of thousands of fasteners.
@@VCGConstruction i think this happen's because they use the same chip for cutting off when drawing too much current to avoid overloading the battery, i've had almost same symptoms on a Redstone brand small 10.8v drill that died after 6 months of heavy use , only difference is that it would not even start spinning and go straight into overload warning , but if i flipped the tool on the other side it would work just fine, something makes me think that over time something moves inside and throws off current measuring sensor and cuts off at normal current loads.
so after the 6 months i went back with the tool and got same tool for free as a replacement, guess what it lasted exactly another 6 months , then i got a voucher with the full value of the tool, added some extra cash and bought a 18v brushless drill from Stanley
My Dewalt DCF886 just had the same issue after 3 years of heavy use, just upgraded to Milwaukee 2853-20 (5yr warranty )
oh damn who gave u 5 years
This Milwaukee vs. Dewalt fight is getting worse then Ford vs. Chevy.
People are definitely brand loyal!!
It's acting like the battery is worn out. A worn out lithium battery will still appear to charge and run the motor, but will quickly stall as soon as any load is applied. I've had this happen with my cordless lawnmower batteries after 5 years of use. But, I would assume you tried a new battery?
Also, from the owners manual:
Electronic Protection System
Li-Ion tools are designed with an Electronic Protection
System that will protect the battery pack against overloading, overheating or deep discharge. The tool will automatically turn off if the Electronic Protection System engages. If this occurs, place the lithium ion battery pack on the charger until it is fully charged.
So, it does have the technology.
I don't think you were too hard on it.... if the Rigid can do it>> which is a prosumer tool
Craig Cundiff that drill, tool only is around $120-$130. Not a $200+ drill.
Renaissance Man I didn't say that particular tool is expensive....I was saying that Dewalt's brand across the portfolio are pretty expensive... well-known Pro grade tools for it to shit the bed...> twice
Maybe its model specific problem. I've dropped my DCF787 20V MAX Compact Brushless 1/4-in Impact Driver from 8ft ladders onto concrete a few times...Tossed in the back of the truck bed with framing materials, and worst of all... loaned it to employees. No issues.
I’m sure it’s just a matter of over heating! This has happened to 2 of these units during the tool wars! You never have problems with overheating?
@@VCGConstruction no heating issues but I have the DCF787 .
RIDGID !!! 💪💪🤣🤣
@@kingofthecrease30 tti!! 😂😂
carlos...time for you to switch over to milwaukee or ridgid 😂
No way should we be easier on “contractor grade” tools. As contractors we need tools that can handle the abuse and keep coming back for more. Sadly, these days if you’re getting 2 years out of a drill or impact, you’re getting you’re $$ worth. We all have our brand preference, whether it be in a yellow, red, orange, teal or green green wrapper. They should be able to handle the abuse. That being said, using the right tool for the job being performed is on us. Keep up the great work VCG!
VCG Construction Awesome videos. My dcf887 type 1 failed a few months after buying it. Luckily there is a DeWalt service center nearby where I live, Took the tool in and they fixed it for free in a quickly manner. Turns out it was a bad switch. Knock on wood hadn't had any issues ever since (almost a year trouble free). I had the DCF887 type 1. Last time that I checked there was a DCF887 type 3 out. Type 3 being the latest revision of the DCF887 impact
can you guys run the test again with the new model DCF888B?
Ok. Mine did this. I figured I am not going to gripe and make a video for 8 minutes. And I am not going ro send it back for work. I calculatedlly took the unit , walked to my big tree, and whacked it like a mallet (back end first HARD against the trunk. After a out 10 whacks and tests, the unit sprang back to life. No guarantees with yours, but it works fine and has no outward marks on it to incriminate me with either DeWalt or tree lovers. Tree is fine too.
We have one 887 at work very comfortable and no issues however I don’t understand why they don’t implement any protection as makita and milwaulkee do even there 888 with tool connect it can diagnose heat trigger pulls location ext but won’t shut the tool off if it’s overheating so what good is the diagnostic am I missing something?
Dewalt may assemble some of their tools in USA 🇺🇸 but it doesn’t matter they are filled with parts from China, and I really believe cheaper components than their leading competitor... Dewalts best 2 tools are the Table Saw / Miter Saw
I agree that those 2 tools are my favorite as well!!
They are the only two Dewalt tool I'd buy..
I do like the Dewalt Tough System to I got a great deal on them at Costco 2 years ago. It came with the small / medium / large boxes & the DS carrier for $299 ea.
Dewalt only any good for mitre saw table saw and routers the rest are shit pot. I was a big dewalt user but I’d buy very little yellow now. The radial arm saws are good too. Funny though all their best tools are the designs or reworkings of designs they took from Elu when the brought them out.
I owned Dewalt and used the crap out of it and never have a problem with it. I know I shouldn't use it as a mechanic but like in tight space it helps. I also use alot o fcb air guns also but they are big and bulky. I even use the first set the one's you push up from the bottom. Lol yea that old one still works and I have this one and the brush,brush less. It's how you use them and if you used them correctly. If you just over power them and over do it and try to make them shut down or make the company look bad ok. Point proven. Rule of thumb ,if you know how to use your tools ,use them. If not dont. If there is a brand you like more than dewalt ok use that brand and stop pointing out fault in other brands. To me I'm a dewalt and nothing else. Other brands I dont use meaning electric tools. I like black and yellow. Lol I know they may have other brands may be better or not but to me this brand never fail for me or disappoint since I own one. Keep up the great work and how do you find great deal ? Keep up the great work and imbalance fan .good or bad great job.
My dewalt 1/4 impact driver had a burning smell from day one. Pull the trigger and there's a burning plastic metal smell. The tool still works. I have put it under load fixing my car and driving screws on home projects. No smoke coming out so far and I'll keep using it until it does smoke.
No you should not go easy testing leading brand tools they are marketed at people who will use them heavily and more than likely not in a way a home owner would honestly i am shocked a dewalt broke before another brand let alone a home user version so test the hell out of dewalt they have a reputation to keep and hopefully your test encourages them to continue to better there tools in the meantime dewalt do guarantee there tools and i own one of those impacts with a 3 year guarantee i just hope they replace it if it starts to smoke
Just got mine in the homedepot black friday deal and works perfectly!
I know this video was 3 years ago. Did they fix the issue with new DCF887s???
So... Do you know if they have fixed the problem or/and included a protection feature. Would this be good for Serious DIY and hopefully some professional carpentry? What size nut broke it?
It is 12:13 uk time
I have gone through 2 of these exact impacts.
I install garage doors and put in over 600 screws and lag bolts in a day. This impact has not lasted more than 90 days, on both impacts. I returned the first one after about 70 days of daily install use. I have had an older model dewalt impact, a 20vmax (not the brushless model) and have had that impact for over 3 years. Never an issue out of it. I'll be contacting dewalt for replacement parts or hopefully a new impact. If they do not so anything about it then I will just buy another xr and put the old one in the box and return it. I'm hoping this issue does not continue because i have all dewalt tools and batteries. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for the heads up bro, check out the 787 it seems like it’ll hold up better!
Dewalt is letting all the professionals down. I use them for work everyday and I have recently had to replace both a drill and driver from a kit I bought over black friday weekend. The drill only lasted 2-3 days before getting smoked while making a 3" hole.
I owned 3 of them and I'm not happy with the dewalt impact brushless. My brushed dewalt works great but kills the batteries to fast. I might goto hiliti extra cash but haven't heard much negitaive about them.
Update my brushed impact chuck just stopped working and will not hold any bits. So I bit the bullet and bought a matebo hpt and I got to say I really like it the hit is not as hard but it does everything I need it to do. Plus it has very little vibrations. Now time will tell if it holds up but my first week using it has been a treat and im very impressed with the quality and its power and my hands love the less vibration. I think dewalt should take the contractor grade off there impacts i personally feel they have dropped the ball large. Thx vcg for your work.
Personally I've put the same dewalt impact threw hell. I do architectural sheetmetal have had that same impact driver for about a years and a half and it's never gave me a problem
Awesome
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I've had the same impact driver for 4 years heavy industrial use in the telecoms Industry driving all sorts of stuff I shouldn't really do but I've never had a problem except concrete dust getting inside and solidifying but a good clean out every few months solves that and that would happen with any tool
Ive worked commercial construction as a general contractor for over 25yrs. The only cordless tool better than a dewalt is a Hilti. Plumbers ect can get away with lesser cordless tools to a point but everyone on our jobs use either dewalt. Hilti, if their company supplies and owns their tools.
What was the "lesser, non contractor impact driver" that you mentioned that does have the shutdown technology?
I believe he was talking about the Milwaukee Brushless (Non-Fuel) I pact. Others have posted it's model number. (2350-20 I think)
My 877 started smoking while driving 1.5" tapcons. Been running like a champ ever since.
No intermittent speed problems after that?
@@VCGConstruction No issues after at all.
Hi, why does the bit holder swing a lot with the Dewalt DCF887N screwdriver? Do you recommend any model of small Dewalt impact wrench that does not have this defect? Thank you
Had exactly the same issue, sent back, new one, 2 weeks on same again. If look close it cuts power(lights off is the clue). Long story short, buying more batteries to fault find........simple fix! The pos and neg bars that connect to the battery(remove bat and flip over, the larger spades each end). . Carefully using long nose pliers, bend them slightly outwards(away from each other). Little by little to get a tight fit with batter, never cut off/out since. That was my fix 12 months back. Used it with 1/2" adapter and 19mm bolts.
I use mostly makita and Milwaukee, the makita can be pushed to limit, but haven’t burned up any yet. We push the Milwaukee tools, especially the heavy duty ones like superhawg, sds may, sawzall, and grinders. They will cut off with hot batteries and or tools, but work fine after a couple of sitting.
Thats the thing, most tools nowadays won't let you push to the limit. Dewalt just goes until it doesn't anymore....
Because of the impact mechanism it starts to hammer before you damage the motor. So i dont see how you can overdrive an impact driver. Mine has no problems screwing big screws all day. Maybe its a production flaw?
We are still waiting for. An answer from Dewalt!
Could it be long term overheating, it can't be overload
I’ve got the biggest Makita brushless in the range we put a lot of 8mm construction screws into oak beams it will either do it or sit there rattling if the torque is too much it gets a little warm but not so it smokes. My combi drill with either drive them or snap them. Like you I’m not sure unless there is a design fault how an impact damages its self like this. Especially as not a brushed tool.
@@VCGConstruction EVER heard back from DeWalt?
Looking at getting a new impact driver. This or the Milwaukee surge. What is better in your opinion. Mainly just do around the home stuff and will be replacing a brushed Milwaukee impact. I also have dewalt impact drivers so I have the battery system for both. Thanks!
I run maintenance in a shop that uses between 50 and 60 DCF887's. We work them hard and some get put away wet! The first generation was the best! More and more problems with the newer models. For us the first thing to go bad is the variable speed trigger. In the version 3 this happens with in 3 months! They have gotten so bad that we have decides to replace all of them. My question is, replace them with what? Metabo, Milwaukee or ?
can i have one lol?
Dewalt will run until they light on fire. Sometimes you gotta get the job done $130 impact or returning to the job at a cost of $1000
@VCG Construction: Recently bought a DCD777 which you guys didn't test? I'm liking it so far.
Anyway, I am in doubt if I should buy the DCF787 or the DCF887. I can get the bare 887 bare tool for €13 (yes, I'm from Europe) cheaper than the 787. It will be used by home owner/DIYer so no hard TTR usage.
What would you advise?
Thanks in advance!
Stick with what youi have if you're happy with it!
@VGC Construction: Was actually looking for advice on buying the DCF787 or the DCF887. The 887 has some know problems but is cheaper than the 787 for me.
Please some advice!
I have been giving mine a hot supper driving 3\8" Titan strong tie bolts. Mine still runs but there is alot of grease coming out of the chuck and out of the gland end where the chuck comes out. Do you know what's wrong with it? I do run mine with the 60v battery for long life I did get mine in 2017. Maybe the new ones have electronical problems. I use mine on my lugnuts too lol. Works great. Also the new 1\2" impact will bust a bunch of semi truck lugnuts loose too. I'm not easy on tools by any means. I mean there tools...
Have the same 887, not a hint of an issue since I got it. Put it through a lot and it stays there with me in the trenches.
I have this exact drill its awesome had it for about a year. Its reliable and I never had problems with it. I use it heavily on a daily basis
I have the DeWalt impact and I'm having issues with my speed control, number 2 in particular
I've had this model for 3 months now and no problems. I've never seen this one smoke!!!
Do like your channel and your point of view, you may have gotten a defective sample. I have the exact same impact that I have a ran severely for the past two years and have ran into none of the issues you're describing. Thank you
We appreciate the feedback!
HEY Vince did you swap the battery to check its not the battery suffered damage
I think he needed to change the battery maybe
Did you? Lol
The trigger on my 887 acted up the very first day of use and then worked perfect for a year. Now it acts up sporadically. If I play with the speed adjustment, it will start working again for a little while.
Have you tried this in more than one of these? I can do the same thing on my DCF887 and have not had this issue whatsoever. It's the strongest and most versatile of my Dewalt impact drivers. Again, seems like a bit of an outlier or a tad alarmist. Has Dewalt confirmed the absence of built-in protection?
I have 2 of these exactly models, been using them for years, my crew never had issues with them.
They get beat up, dropped, used in rain, I think they're actually pretty reliable in my experience..
That's good to hear, we have had 3 separate unit go up in smoke. Gotta say I was pretty shocked!
My local Home Depot. Had this impact on clearance for $55 I thought how bad could it be. So I got it. And after I ran a box of 3in fasteners. She stared smoking then completely just stopped working. And Now delwalt won't warranty cause apparently driving 3in fasteners is miss using the tool.
Really? That’s crazy!!
Lol. Hmm maybe you found out why that one was priced at $55. I have 3 887. I drive 2 and 3 inch screws all day. We are talking about 500k per impact over the last 2 years. They all still work great.
Whts the difference between the same dcf887 driver, 18v volts vs 20 volts?
And can you use a 18volt battery on the 20v impact driver?
Sounds like a problem with that specific impact you got. I have 2 of the 887s and it they are fine. Fell off a few decks, roofs, rained on, etc and they work fine. There are days where impacts were ran all day building a deck trail for hours. I’m actually glad that Dewalt didn’t build the shutoff technology into their tools. Many times you just need a little more EUMPH just to power through that last hole, lag, or screw. A lot of tools just quit on you, but dewalt will let you just get through it. No contractor is going to purposely smoke their tools.
How long have you had these impacts bit cloud?
VCG Construction a few years. You guys definitely took the tool wars to the max. I don’t think the term contractor grade means it’s designed for extreme abuse. It’s just marketing. I see people framing houses around here using any brand. Ridgid, DEWALT, and Mikita are the most popular here in my area. Any of the top end impacts are good for contractors.
I had something similar with a Milwaukee and it was a problem with the trigger.
I did this to mine 2nd day of driving tapcons. But my question is what's actually broke so I can order the part?
what was the "type" number for the 887 that smoked? I just bought a type 3, Made in the USA DeWalt DCF887
My experience with that Dewalt has been awful as well. So many guys use the dewalt, companies and unions buy those dewalts. Here is the thing, I have had to switch out the battery 3 to 4 times a day and my 5 year old hiltis batteries last 3 days. Also I'm not seeing the power they used to have. Plus these tools are always getting beat up from the guys who dont pay for them so they should be tougher
I’m puzzled by DeWalt on this impact driver! Why no technology built in to prevent this?
@@VCGConstruction it's really surprising. They have been consistently good in the past and improving. I dont know what to say. Has anyone seen any media on this or has Dewalt come out and said anything? The ones sitting in the tool cribs dont work well even the newer ones. The last Dewalt impact I personally bought was the XRP and that thing took a beating man. I switched to hilti and my hilti impact took 6 years of abuse before it kicked it. I'm in the market for a new impact and cordless "spiral" saw I really am considering Milwaukee the reason is my hands are hurting and the hilti tools are really heavy and bulky.
I think jimmy has the DeWalt drywall gun and spiral saw, I can take a look for you
I realize this video is old at this point. But I had a question for anyone who may be able to shed some light - Does anyone know how DeWalt handles this or what they have to say about it??
I feel like all of the tool manufacturers have missteps. I'm not disillusioned to the point of being a fanboy for ANY tool brand. None the less, I invested in DeWalt many years ago. I've got 15 or so batteries and chargers. I don't like the idea of adding a different tool brand and battery platform to my small shop! My original 20v Max Impact is feeling pretty dated and I'm looking to upgrade soon. I don't want to invest in a tool that can't be truly fixed. Meaning, repaired with superior parts than what it left the factory with.
This is exactly what’s happening (no smoking) to me with my DCF892 1/2 mid-range impact. You wouldn’t happen have a solution to this problem ?
is this the top of the line dewalt impact driver? or middle of the line? FYI: ridgid is marketed as pro grade/contractor grade....check out any power tool video by ridgid...it says RIDGID: powerful, durable, professional
King I am outfitting another trailer slowly the rest of the year and im going with Ridgid , i decided this before these test, due to price , lifetime warranties and i dont want same tools as my other trailer - no mixing up things. Milwaukee is mainly in my other trailer. Default is dewalts moto
Canada 887 is the 888 without tool connect.
CANADA still shouldn’t run hot and fail like that. They giving MERICA a bad name.
King, I have been hearing people talk about Ridgid like they are still making the gen2 crap. Even if you would have asked me if the gen3, or for would have competed I would have said no, but gen5x is putting them as a front runner. And as I have stated many times, the new Octane tools take them to to some of the most powerful tools out there. I have used ever new drill out there on the market, and I would put Ridgid ul against any of them
@@WEALRO very nice...you cant go wrong with ridgid especially for the price. Most people know ridgid from the gen 1 thru 3 models...they dont realize that ridgid has stepped it up to compete with milwaukee & dewalt on the gen 5x line. Im not saying ridgid is the best or better than big red or yellow but it has competitive performance for the money.
Hello. Just asking if they've already fix the problem?
I’ve had this Dewalt set for ~3 years now and have absolutely ABUSED my impact (driving screws, tightening wheel bearing bolts, a plethora of other not intended uses as well and it’s just recently begun to do this same exact thing....with these being brushless motors what’s the fix for this problem? Is it the motors themselves shorting out?
I’m no contractor, but my XR hammer drill busted. I thought it was a fluke so I bought the XR 887 impact that you demoed for #14 10”. Is my new XR 887 doomed before it arrives?
It's most likely the plug on the back of the motor that's loose. I had the same thing happen to me with mine but I was actually smart enough to TRY AND FIX IT . Seriously I was pissed at first too but really easy fix took ten minutes to figure out. I've been in Construction for 15 years and I have actually never had a problem with dewalt tools, the ONLY brand I can say that about which is why I buy them. And I've used every brand under the sun and had them break down on me ..but not Dewalt
You got that right, I guarantee you will get more cuts out of a dewalt saw than any other brand. I've killed three dewalt miter saws in my life and it took at least 8 yrs of hard use on each one. I doubt any other brand could come close to the beating the dewalts took.
just purchased the 12v combo pac yesterday. Noticed the wobble before even using it. Returning it today. This is brand new with the plastic straps. Sorry but I'm not about to have a brand new tool repaired.
I just bought the 20 volt max xr 4 piece kit, I asked the tool guy about this, he said they are getting returns on the impact only but its here and there, our co gives the xr kits to us, we are comm construction hvac division, guys love this series, I cant argue against the videos proof is in the pudding. do you think u could of got a bad run? im only wondering because we all use them except for the guys that abuse them we haven't had any problems. in all fairness we are screwing into wood and usually 3/4 to 2" screws. and through light guage metal
Has Dewalt fixed the issues in 2020 / 21 with what you have brought to their attention in your videos ?
I need a good impact like the 887 and I just got new Dewalt Drill so I would like to stay with the same brand if I can just for the batteries swaps if you know what I mean.
What would you recommend if not the 887? 888? I really could care less about the Dewalt Connect, but if the tool is better, it is better???
I have owned mine for nearly 3 years and just today it has heated up super hot, it hasn't shut down but its seems like its close to it...
Other than this it has worked flawlessly
This literally just happened to me. Building a deck in Florida for a week and was driving nuts on 6x 1/2 inch lag bolts through 4x4 posts on setting 3. Did this after I was driving 3in screws as well as 6 inch timberloks through the joist. Thought it was just overheating but then it’d do it again and again after it got a break. I can get about 15 min out of it before it overheats with just light driving on setting two. Took it apart cleaned it and Lubricate it, didn’t have grease on hand so I used CLP 🤷🏽♂️. I’ll probably take it apart again and use the good stuff. It’s also 5 years old but I just do DIY stuff hear and there.
Is it manufacturing faulty if the impact doesn’t spin around its axis properly and not a smooth spin?
Wish I had seen this video when it came out. I bought the 887 and was in a hurry one day driving 4" screws and it quit on me. Just like you I could pull the trigger a little bit and get it to work. Thought the tool was a goner but after a few days and moving the speed button back and forth and pulling the trigger a bunch it fixed itself. That's all good and stuff but now I feel that I have to be careful with the tool. I should be concentrating on my job not worried about killing my tool. Gonna go with a diffrent brand next time.
I bought one for my son two years ago don't use it much and it just stopped working One day doesn't do anything The light won't even come on
Charge the battery
Heck even my Milwaukee m18 surge impact is having issues and it seems to be becoming a common problem with other brushless Milwaukee impacts and drills. The trigger won’t run the tool occasionally and it gets stuck in forward or stuck in reverse and it won’t change settings
Yours in particular?
Sounds like the problem the guys on Instagram were having, Gen 3s are getting hot and trigger quits in them for awhile
I have one. Less than a year old. I'm just a DIY user and haven't worked the tool hard at all. Mine is having the same problem mentioned in this video, it's shutting itself down when it meets the least bit of torque resistance.
Huge disappointment. My old 18v version of this driver was indestructible. Should've kept that one instead of spending the money for this one.
Are you in the first speed? It's meant to stop then if you continue to hooks the trigger it should impact slowly. I've used my 887 for years never had an issue but maybe I got lucky.
The number of Dewalt tools that have burned out on me is why, I don't buy anything that Stanley, Black and Decker touch.
Really? Have you had a lot of Dewalt tools burn up on you buddy?
@@VCGConstruction Yes that includes both corded and cordless tools. Cordded: 2 angle grinders, 1 drill, 3 handheld plainers, 1 table plainer, 1 sawzall. Cordless: 3 drills, 2 impacts, 2 sawzall,1 circular saw. I don't even do that much wood working. I was helping some body bring an old pud back to life. I do mainly metal work.
I haven’t experience any problems with my DCF887 and I purchased it over a year ago. If you were to use a impact drive guide and not the one you demonstrated in the video, do you still have the same problem?
Yes, as soon as the driver meets any resistance it shuts down!!
@@VCGConstruction So it sounds like it does have a protection feature, it just protects the broken tool. Lol
I just bought a dewalt 887 type 1 from amazon and the chuck was somehow lose or movable with hour fingers .. is it normal because my friend has the same modle type 2 and this movement is not availble .... is it a defect in the type 1 ???
SAME THING HAPPENED TO MEE,, bought it brand new through the internet, My first ever impact driver and i heard that horrible sound and i thought this it's normal hammering sound so i kept goin, and now it's not "impacting" anymore it's just spinning "drilling". Am from the middle east and here we dont have genuine dewalt retailers or people to know how to fix it. one use only and now it's useless and i dont know what to do with it..
I have the same problem with this drill and I think I might have 6 different dewalt impact drivers and this model has the problem you mentioned
I'm a general contractor and I'm heavily invested in dewalt cordless for nearly 2 decades. I've smoked several impact drivers and drills, which were basicly new. I'm seriously considering Milwaukee. I'm saddened, more than just financially.
Oh great! I just purchased this model on sale. Now I'm wondering if I should get the newer model.
I bought the same impact driver, and I getting a wobble, is there anyway I could service it? I ain't even get it a week yet and problems
I have a Dewalt DCD777c2 drill driver and it stalls when the battery voltage goes down at 16V. After switching battery with 19V plus in it , the tool runs back up again like normally. My question is: how low can a battery go down before the tool stops working properly? Thanks in advance for replying.
@@rayjulian9248 to educate,if voltage goes to low,computerchip shut battery down, that is all
I've had the 885 for ten years. It's been used hard at times. Continuously at times. Gotten my money worth ten times over. Gonna upgrade soon to brushless
I use my 887 daily for 2 years now no problems. Must’ve got lucky 🍀
ugh. Just bought a kit with one of these for myself. Got the kid one as a gift, liked all the reviews etc, but notied when it arrived how wobbily the chuck was with a four inch drill bit inserted. Put same bit in the Bosch freak brushed version I bought for my nephew and it was very tiny wobble by comparison. the bosch impact hex/1/2 drive chuck is the cats ass as far as anti wobble goes. Maybe i get the brushless but less torque Bosch as well. Was switching to DeWobble because they have more tools in the platform.
I’m not a contractor just someone that needs tools to work in home for projects around the house impact driver is for hard application to drive screws into wood metal and concrete and impact driver I use go through the effect to do something impact driver is use until it starts to heat up than you can stop and give it a break but impact drivers to me are for screws and small bolts maybe 3 in or more but not 6in and not to do let’s say 10 than you need an impact wrench but that’s heavy duty application that an impact driver does not need to do some strong drill can do it too but impact drivers are for wood and metal and some concrete work but screws and anchors only it can do long screws but thinner screws like for wood or wood and metal joining but not for super thick bolts that are a foot which I think is a bit much but to me for hard application instead of using a impact driver for screwing on a hard surface use a drill and drill a hole first than use an impact driver to screw anything you need to do sometimes to me certain self tap screws can be hard to screw in it’s better using a smaller drill bit to make the hole than use the self tap screw to drill in to it can anchor into the metal to me be smart it can make you efficient in the work people do. Some times a drill can do the job than an impact driver it depends on circumstances.
My dewalt works fine for 2 minutes, and then turns off, I have to remove the battery for 5 or 10 seconds put it back in order to work again... led lights won’t turn off either...
Have u gotton it fixed. What did you do to fix it .. mine is doing the same thing
Hey Vince good video,my Ridgid gen5 did the exactly the same thing after about 250 Phillips screws in green plugs. It was 2 months old. Sent for repair and they replaced the trigger assembly. So for so good.
Hello from Sydney Australia.
Your videos are great.
Thanks Telly from Australia!!
I have the brushless impact driver. The speed selector switch drives me crazy. I have it set to 3, but when I pull the trigger, it operates as if it were on 1. I usually take it apart and spray some contact cleaner inside of the switch, which works for a bit, but goes back to the same issue after a few months.
Look up Dean Doherty here on UA-cam. He has fixed the switch on several dewalt drills and impacts. scottish service mechanic
I've never smoked one but I've been through three in five years due to the spring in the keyless chuck failing. I'm in Australia and the local dewalt supplier (black and decker) don't sell replacement springs online so you need to call up and wait on hold for hours to get a replacement spring. Or you can import one from the USA for like $30. For a .5c spring!
Mine just started doing the same but only mine is back words ??The first setting works at full speed and the second setting works as if it’s on the first setting idk what to do????
We work in the snow sleet ice wind cold we even had a dcf887 fall in a water puddle with pulled the battery out beat it on the table like a hammer put the battery back in and use it for the rest of the day. A couple other impacts on the market have a little more power foot pounds of torque, but overall are not nearly as robust. The Milwaukee M18 fuel quarter inch impact is an awesome choice more torque than DeWalt but is fragile when it comes to weather or an impact on the back housing.
My DCF888 after 6 month start to do the same problem! New dcf888 to heavy, to big and have a lot problem with dust.The led light not easy to clean because after short time you didn't see nothing and need to be cleaned.
Thanks for the heads up Vince I have a 887.