ALL but 6 adapters broke at the hex end which is the narrowest point on the adapter, therefore the weakest point. The 6 that broke in the middle have their narrowest part somewhere in the middle, saving the hex end from twisting allowing easy removal from your tool. Although the test gives an accurate representation of the strength of materials, the torque achieved from the ratchet is different than the impacts from an impact wrench, so in the real world, your mileage will vary. Makita 79.2 Husky 75.7 Masterforce 71.0 Dewalt 69.7 Craftsman 69.2 Toolshop 68.9 Rockhard 65.4 Warrior 57.4 Bauer 54.6 Ace Brand 54.1 Hercules 53.5 Milwaukee 49.5 Ryobi 41.9 Hart 40.0
ClientGraphics so what I’m curious of is...take a dewalt or Milwaukee bit or adapter that’s offered in a normal “torsion zone” variety” and then one that’s the same length (2” or 3” etc” but that’s also offered in the “double torsion zone” length) and see what the difference is ...ideally from both a hand tool and an impact if possible.
@@Fee.1 With the right equipment, probably not hard at all. Most likely an engineering school has what would be needed, but it's highly unlikely results will show up on UA-cam.
What if you used a small 1/4 socket instead of a deep socket. It looks like it supports more of the shaft than an impact does. And short adaptations will have higher numbers because they have more socket support.
I used ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4ynqaujg7rZKFapA8s29kTpRszJGa3-K this for the first time today to replace the front wheel bearing on my rwd 98 dodge dakota. This had absolutely no issue removing or reinstalling the lug nuts and it took off the axle nut without any struggle. Sounds like it's got some muscle to it. Time will tell
This video idea was brought about by suggestions in the comments on a prior video. Sorry about the high pitch humming sound in the middle of the testing. The camera battery was about to die so I plugged a DC powered dummy battery and that caused the noise/feedback during that portion. So I won't let that happen again in the future. I appreciate you watching, commenting and subscribing.
@@ChiefDLK which one do you guys think its best to buy? I am working in curtain wall and I need some good adapters that will stay in the socket! and not get loose after the 3rd bolt tight, any good brands? I am UK based
@@madalinnicolae5594 Any of these will do what you need them to. They are intended to be used on an impact driver. None of the impact drivers out there are strong enough to break these at least not immediately maybe over time. If you put them in a drill then you could possibly twist them off. The impact driver has more to do with them staying in the chuck than the actual adapter. Personally, for what these are used for I would just buy the cheapest one. I have some Milwaukee sets and they are good.
@@ChiefDLK sometimes the adapter comes loose from the socket, even if its a good socket ( i use mostly elora with the impact hole inside) then if u work at heigts, u risk of them falling down! and hit someone, would u think an impact wrench would be more beneficial for my work?
Jackk- check out project farm. He did this test with an impact drill. This guy (by what the package shows) tested impact and non impact on straight torque. Project farm tested both impact and non impact rated in an impact. Neither seemed to test kobalt. I like kobalt and am curious if im just lucky or if they are worth it for the price. But neither test kobalt at all.
exactly mam. ill go buy makita tools. it deserves. dewalt also great. and all here will do good i think, because any tool that serves 10^6 cycle is accepted to conform the infinite life expentancy.
I have the Ryobi ones and used them a handful of times. You just sold me to go out and buy the Husky ones and Ryobi adapters will be the back ups. This was a great video!
@@coreycaudle4972 I’m happy with my sub compact 18volt multi tool kit from HD. Came with a Drill, Impact Driver, Recip Saw, Battery Charger, (3) 2.0 Lithium Batteries, and a Makita Tool Bag. I think I paid $299. I’m happy!👍
@@CP-pb3pj I just ordered the Makita XT268M comes with 2 4ah Batts,hammer drill,and 3 setting impact and man! I am impressed.i build catering truck cabins for airline companies so I am using both at least 8 of the 10hr days,and they're beasts
@@coreycaudle4972 Nice! They are for sure reliable workhorses. I used Makita in the past at my work and have no complaints. It’s a solid platform the will last you for years.
Wow I have to say that Im pleased to see this comparison! It actually fits into my own experience. I use DeWalt Impact drivers and wrenches, but before I got my 1/2' Impact wrench I just used the driver with Milwaukee bit drive attachments. I broke 3 bits using them. I switched to Husky because they were cheaper and to my surprise they never broke on me! I had some DeWalt that I never had used and tried them and they worked great as well. Husky tools in general have been a great value to me and my work.. Milwaukee might make great power tools but their bits are terrible in comparison.
@Harry Dick I've had 1 milwaukee bit shatter on me. I mean, I do electrical and don't put my bits through the strain mechanics do... but still, a bent bit holder is useless when driving thousands of screws
i may give them a try now. HF warrior lasted me 1 month of daily heavy equipment mechanic use. Plus their 1 inch too long for my liking and milwaukee last me about 6 months at a time. I use one of the 60v batteries which gives me a little extra umph on a brushless 1/4 dewalt
I'd really like to see this test repeated with an repeating-impact type of load, rather than a hand-applied, continuous-torque type of test. After all, they're for using in an impact driver, correct? Otherwise, still a very interesting test for exposing overall bang-for-the-buck and general steel toughness.
I wish I had read the comments before posting because I too am wondering if the two actions would produce similar results for their different tests. But, as a group of tool people, can we agree or disagree that this test tells us how well it works as an impact?
These bits failed under torque thats about twice , what you put 12,9 hardness bolts under , its pure material strength of steel . Most likely manufacturers of impact drivers are not telling real figures of the torque their impact drivers deliver . Did see one test where Milwaukee had 50 ft ibs machine and it was just as good than Dewalt or makita that claimed deliver round 150 ft ibs . Also impact wrench and impact driver is basically same machine , still impact wrench is bigger even if on paper it has same torque output than a impact driver .
YAAAASSS.....while none of these adapters can handle the max static torque from even a low-torque gun, I'm wondering if the connection points allow for some kind of resonance striking to allow more load to be applied. After all, I've seen TTC put many of their adapters into the 200ft-lb range...
YES MORE IMPACT ATTACHMENT TESTS. I USE AN IMPACT ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND I LOVE SEEING VIDEOS LIKE THIS. I DO SHEET METAL WORK SO IF YOU COULD TEST 5/16 IMPACT NUT DRIVERS THAT WOULD BE A BLESSING
Good test of the dynamic/yield strength. Not so much of an impact/shock load test. It'd be interesting to see if some of these adapters would out preform in a different test
This. S2 tool steel at for example a mid-low Rc of 45 might perform worse than Cr-V in this yield test but be a far superior impact bit over time in one case.
I came to say the same. Your hex socket adapter doesn’t receive a constant load, it takes impacts or short bursts of load. We use the Milwaukee and Dewault on impact drivers that have 150-200 ft lbs of torque without failure. Now... his test DOES show relative strengths. The reality is that when using in an impact driver, even the cheapest will perform much better than his testing N
The Makita is the same exact socket adapter I use at work that was included with an SAE socket set. I've had it for several years and it outlasted a couple different impact drivers, I currently use it with my M18 Fuel Surge. I have not been nice to it either and it's still going strong. Glad to see I made a good purchase choice.
I use husky tools for alot of stuff around my millwrighting shop....I cant justify spending big bucks on high end tools when my husky have never let me down. And I'm not scared to break them
Who are the morons who gave this video a thumbs down? Major kudos for the scientific testing. As a former Motorola engineer I applaud this attention to detail and calibration.
Great video sir. I literally break these on a weekly basis. I was using the dewalt, but I’ve switched over to Irwin and Mac tools from the tool truck. They both seem a little better. The husky I’d say is pretty impressive. I’ll have to grab a set soon. Again, thanks for the video!
I've been using the Warrior ones for years. I've never broken a single one, just lost them all the time. Which is why it's never occurred to me to ever pay more for a brand name one. But I might pick up the Husky brand because I really would like some long adapters.
Same. I got the 3 piece warrior set and still have them. Had them for about 3 yrs. I now have the ridgid 1/2in impact wrench for heavy duty stuff. Id be surprised if i ever break the warrior adapters
Thanks for the Video. I appreciate the time and effort it took, I hope you make more in the future. I’m not trying to Bash you or “Hate” on the Vid or you BUT, I have to agree with the handful of people that point out this “Test” doesn’t mean much or at all in the context of “Impact” Tools. The Physics are very different between Applied graduating Torque and Bursts of constant Torque over time. I believe the results could be much different using the Tools as they are meant to be, and Will be used in a “Real World” application. I wouldn’t put a Hardened Adapter on an Impact Driver and I don’t try to Torque down on an Impact Adapter.
This is a fascinating test👍 I can say although they pooped out on this sort of test my Bauer adapters have been used for harsh automotive work these past 8 months and have held up great so far!
I just bought the Harbor Freight Warrior set for $1.99 with coupon or $.66 cents a piece so apparently the most bang for your buck goes to Harbor Freight coupon advantage I also purchased the Husky set for $9.88 and looking forward to using them
same here i will buy the husky but i have like ten of these floating around i have yet to break one in my impact drivers for 1.99 on sale you cant go wrong.....
Glad to see a review on this.. Something else that's important is where it breaks. It's a real pain if it breaks down inside the collet. I had to send my milwaukee back to the company the last time one broke on me.
I got the husky one on black friday. However, I've completely moved to using a 3/8" 20v impact since I find the 1/4" adapters reduce torque and add extra length. Awesome video and great work.
You definitely can lose a lot of torque with an adaptor when using impact tools. In some basic testing, these adaptors on that Ridgid impact could push a fastener over 100 ft-lbs however for longer-term use moving to a 3/8" or larger impact is the best move 👍
I believe the adapters with the colored sleeves are torque limiting...those parts are designed to be weaker and become like a torsion bar past a certain point. Not surprising they failed at a lower rate
This was a very good test ...I had a Milwaukee 3/8 socket Adapt or break getting stuck in my makita impact.. That I could not get out I had to get a drill bit and drill it out.. And I used a cheap Black and Decker drill set from Walmart and I drilled right through the metal like it was nothing... It since that day I have thrown all of my Milwaukee bits in the scrap bucket . And went out and bought makita gold
I wonder if the Milwaukee is designed to twist at a certain torque. Many of there impact sets have an necked down area that is supposed to help with over torquing screws a bolts
I used that specific socket because the broach depth best mirrored what the chuck depth on the Ridgid driver was. So essentially the depth of the hex was the same in the socket as it would have been on the Ridgid impact which cover the detent groove.
Like the vid and thanks for spending your money and time on making it!!! but since none of these adapters are ever used on a torque application usually and more on a impacting situation do you feel that the test would change if you used a impact I'm very curious sorry it's my nature lol not trolling just thinking outloud!!
CP the tool addict Two variables to look at here are shear strength of yield and when the deformation bend/twist occur are all good predictor at how well these will hold up. The Husky has one of the best bend deformities and shear strength and should hold up really well on an impact drill/driver. The adaptor I really wanted to test but didn’t get was the Grey Pneumatic as I hear they are pretty nice.
@@ClientGraphics ah yes that definitely was covered in this video I was definitely surprised as usual glad I don't have any of those adapters but I was interested in that makita because of the wobble but I'm kinda on the fence now!! Thanks for replying chris appreciate your time!!!
Personally CP, I think you are 100% correct on your theory because some of these adapters are supposed to absorb some of the shock to keep them from breaking when impacting them hard
With my Milwaukee M12 fuel I use the Snap On locking 1/4" naval and I use it all of the time...Now with my M18 fuel 1/4" impact I only use for multiple screws like in a deck of a low boy or any typical transport trailer and i use the 6" his key and no issues I find the husky to be strong and I don't have to bend over as much.... I use Sunex magnetic sockets and cant beat it for a 1/4 setup!!
Thanks for testing. I've been using the Makita brand phillips bits with good luck so I'll try their adapters also. I've also purchased a set of quick change nut driver bits that should transfer more impact to the bolt or nut heads than a socket on an adapter.
I haven't been disappointed with makita gold impact bits or tools so far, but it's good to know the brand reputation is still solid. I have also had good luck with ryobi tools for bang for the buck performance, but I don't use their bits. Tekton also makes chrome and impact adapters for $17 and $12 respectively that I would love to see tested to failure.
This is just a pure quality of steel test really. Like he points out you can see how the different parent companies are grouped together clearly using the same materials. I really expected higher numbers but guess hex bar isn't that strong at 1/4"
First once again I want to say Happy New Year to you and Amy ❤️ !!! Great video 👍👌 I was surprised by the Milwaukee. Master Force for the WIN !!! Nicely done Menard's 😅😂 Thanks again Chris for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
The first adaptors I ever bought were Warrior...I primarily use Dewalt bits and adaptors now... but, I've had my Warrior adaptors for ~6 years... only broke one about 3 years ago.. never broke a Dewalt ....👍 I do have a set of Wiha Terminator bits that are awesome too....
Gray Tools does make an awesome adapter. Maybe next time. I'm surprised to see Dewalt lower than Husky. I use both brands, I have had great success with my Dewalt adapters and impact bits.
I have the same Ridgid impact driver and it breaks adapters all the time. just broke a brand new Hart (Walmart) adaptor today testing it on removing a wheel lug but the cheap dollar store set I pickup for $1.19 actually took off the wheel lug with no issue.
Im sure there is tons of people who have already said or asked this. But isn't the strength gonna be different when using an impact? Impact blows instead of slow constant torque? Maybe im wrong i dont know.
This was a good test, but I do have one issue with the way you ranked the adapters. Many of adapters tested here, such as the milwaukee, ryobi, and higher quality HF bits, had slim zones designed to absorb some of shock from an impact driver, allowing use with cheaper sockets that couldn't normally be used with an impact driver. They have a purpose, but they obviously are not going to withstand the same amount of static torque as most of the "solid" adapters. Your testing showed that most of the similar adapters had similar amounts of strength, with the shock absorbing ones generally taking around 50 ftlb to break and the solid ones mostly taking around 70 ftlb to break. The only adapter that really stood out to me as bad was the warrior brand, but if we compare similar adapters from the other brands they were mostly very close to one another, maybe even nearing margin of error if many of each adapter had been tested. I don't think you could really go wrong with any of these besides the warrior brand as long as you get the correct type. This was a good test with accurate results, and I appreciate the effort you put into it. I just think there was more to the results that was not taken into consideration here.
I own the Husky set and recommend them. I haven't broke a adapter yet and cant beat lifetime warranty. Masterforce would be my next choice just for the warranty.
I use Bosch impact Hss drill bits Bosch multi purpose drill bits Makita battery tools Bahco impact socket sets Honed this list over 30 yrs in trade. I’m happy to pay slightly more. They last longer Don’t blunt as quick and cover most of my needs
I have found in the real world working that the Husky is extremely hard to beat. I would've really like to see how well the other makitas did. The impact xps & the other one .
Great test, and for that I thank you. I was hoping to see you test the IRWIN impact socket adapter. I'm confident it'll withstand more torque than all of those. I'll be waiting for an update 😁
I'm sorry I just stopped at about halfway through because I pretty much figured out you aren't aware that the stuff that's best for impact is actually softer metal.... that's why there is black oxide sockets for impact guns... you don't want a hard steel... that's why a lot of the high-end tools also have flex zones in the adapters .... now if these were for something like a drill which applies constant torque as opposed to impacts I'd say this was a great method.....
Aren’t many of these impact rated? If so then wouldn’t the metal used be an alloy designed to absorb and transfer an impact rather than simply endure angular torque? This would be similar to putting a chrome socket on an impact gun, wrong test for the design of the tool.
Thank you for providing that data/info. I had picked up that Husky set just shortly after all the deals were displayed, prior to Black Friday. Great to know I got a decent deal!
I dont think these are made for sustained force, but they say that the cheaper metals used in impact sockets are harder than the softer more expensive brands. But this test is very good to find out which is using better materials.
I bought some cheap no name China socket adapters it came with all three sizes 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 with 3,6, and 12 inch adapters of each size I paid $4 for all them and not one has broken yet. Mainly using them In Milwaukee and dewalt 1/4 impact drivers taking lug nuts off.
Good video and informative. As a suggestion for a later "update" video I would like to see you include/test some of the German brands to see if they are really worth the price such as Wera, Wiha, Felo, Gedore and Hazet but also Lowes staples Kobalt, Bosch and Hitachi. Great video.
@@Humppa800 And? Your point is what? It is a brand that Lowes carries and sells along with Kobalt, Craftsman, Bosch (a German brand), Dewalt (an American brand). I'm not following your point?
Wasn’t surprised to see Makita had the best one sorta. And Milwaukee had one of the weakest. Smh love my Milwaukee power tools but their bits of all types suck. They don’t last at all
If you want a fair test on these they should all be two inches because obviously the longer the shaft the higher and more prone it is to twisting and breaking
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ALL but 6 adapters broke at the hex end which is the narrowest point on the adapter, therefore the weakest point.
The 6 that broke in the middle have their narrowest part somewhere in the middle, saving the hex end from twisting allowing easy removal from your tool.
Although the test gives an accurate representation of the strength of materials, the torque achieved from the ratchet is different than the impacts from an impact wrench, so in the real world, your mileage will vary.
Makita 79.2
Husky 75.7
Masterforce 71.0
Dewalt 69.7
Craftsman 69.2
Toolshop 68.9
Rockhard 65.4
Warrior 57.4
Bauer 54.6
Ace Brand 54.1
Hercules 53.5
Milwaukee 49.5
Ryobi 41.9
Hart 40.0
Thank you @Stan S for putting the list together from the end of the video to recap the data.
ClientGraphics so what I’m curious of is...take a dewalt or Milwaukee bit or adapter that’s offered in a normal “torsion zone” variety” and then one that’s the same length (2” or 3” etc” but that’s also offered in the “double torsion zone” length) and see what the difference is ...ideally from both a hand tool and an impact if possible.
Stan S I wonder how hard it would be to quantify how much torque each hammer action from an impact imparts on a fastener etc.
@@Fee.1 With the right equipment, probably not hard at all.
Most likely an engineering school has what would be needed, but it's highly unlikely results will show up on UA-cam.
What if you used a small 1/4 socket instead of a deep socket. It looks like it supports more of the shaft than an impact does. And short adaptations will have higher numbers because they have more socket support.
I used ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx4ynqaujg7rZKFapA8s29kTpRszJGa3-K this for the first time today to replace the front wheel bearing on my rwd 98 dodge dakota. This had absolutely no issue removing or reinstalling the lug nuts and it took off the axle nut without any struggle. Sounds like it's got some muscle to it. Time will tell
This video idea was brought about by suggestions in the comments on a prior video. Sorry about the high pitch humming sound in the middle of the testing. The camera battery was about to die so I plugged a DC powered dummy battery and that caused the noise/feedback during that portion. So I won't let that happen again in the future. I appreciate you watching, commenting and subscribing.
I'd like to see another video building on this, who has the socket extension.
the only problem with this experiment it that those adapters are made for impacts not straight torque
My thoughts exactly.
@@ChiefDLK which one do you guys think its best to buy? I am working in curtain wall and I need some good adapters that will stay in the socket! and not get loose after the 3rd bolt tight, any good brands? I am UK based
@@madalinnicolae5594 Any of these will do what you need them to. They are intended to be used on an impact driver. None of the impact drivers out there are strong enough to break these at least not immediately maybe over time. If you put them in a drill then you could possibly twist them off. The impact driver has more to do with them staying in the chuck than the actual adapter. Personally, for what these are used for I would just buy the cheapest one. I have some Milwaukee sets and they are good.
@@ChiefDLK sometimes the adapter comes loose from the socket, even if its a good socket ( i use mostly elora with the impact hole inside) then if u work at heigts, u risk of them falling down! and hit someone, would u think an impact wrench would be more beneficial for my work?
Jackk- check out project farm. He did this test with an impact drill.
This guy (by what the package shows) tested impact and non impact on straight torque.
Project farm tested both impact and non impact rated in an impact.
Neither seemed to test kobalt. I like kobalt and am curious if im just lucky or if they are worth it for the price. But neither test kobalt at all.
Sad for Milwaukee..... proud of the Makita and Husky!
Agreed. All 3 are my usual go to's
I had my money on Milwaukee SMH
exactly mam. ill go buy makita tools. it deserves. dewalt also great. and all here will do good i think, because any tool that serves 10^6 cycle is accepted to conform the infinite life expentancy.
I have the Ryobi ones and used them a handful of times. You just sold me to go out and buy the Husky ones and Ryobi adapters will be the back ups. This was a great video!
Makita refuses to disappoint me no matter what I use.
Makita bits are great. They’re gold range of impact gear is almost unbeatable.
I love my Makita setup.i swapped over from Milwaukee,just wasn't impressed for Milwaukee's price point
@@coreycaudle4972
I’m happy with my sub compact 18volt multi tool kit from HD. Came with a Drill, Impact Driver, Recip Saw, Battery Charger, (3) 2.0 Lithium Batteries, and a Makita Tool Bag. I think I paid $299. I’m happy!👍
@@CP-pb3pj I just ordered the Makita XT268M comes with 2 4ah Batts,hammer drill,and 3 setting impact and man! I am impressed.i build catering truck cabins for airline companies so I am using both at least 8 of the 10hr days,and they're beasts
@@coreycaudle4972
Nice! They are for sure reliable workhorses. I used Makita in the past at my work and have no complaints. It’s a solid platform the will last you for years.
All grown man has same hobby : We like to see things made, and we like to see things break.
Damn straight! Aha
Absolutely
Wow I have to say that Im pleased to see this comparison! It actually fits into my own experience. I use DeWalt Impact drivers and wrenches, but before I got my 1/2' Impact wrench I just used the driver with Milwaukee bit drive attachments. I broke 3 bits using them. I switched to Husky because they were cheaper and to my surprise they never broke on me! I had some DeWalt that I never had used and tried them and they worked great as well. Husky tools in general have been a great value to me and my work.. Milwaukee might make great power tools but their bits are terrible in comparison.
having used milwaukee, ace and others on my dewalt 887 and breaking them, i tried the humble makita bit... still havent broken it well over a year in.
Def going to have to get some of those! I break a couple a month.
Yeah but drop your impact and lands head first and those makita bits bend super easy
@Harry Dick I've had 1 milwaukee bit shatter on me. I mean, I do electrical and don't put my bits through the strain mechanics do... but still, a bent bit holder is useless when driving thousands of screws
@Harry Dick You should try their power tools. They are the best
i may give them a try now. HF warrior lasted me 1 month of daily heavy equipment mechanic use. Plus their 1 inch too long for my liking and milwaukee last me about 6 months at a time. I use one of the 60v batteries which gives me a little extra umph on a brushless 1/4 dewalt
I’m glad I picked up the husky 6 piece set.
I'd really like to see this test repeated with an repeating-impact type of load, rather than a hand-applied, continuous-torque type of test. After all, they're for using in an impact driver, correct? Otherwise, still a very interesting test for exposing overall bang-for-the-buck and general steel toughness.
I wish I had read the comments before posting because I too am wondering if the two actions would produce similar results for their different tests. But, as a group of tool people, can we agree or disagree that this test tells us how well it works as an impact?
These bits failed under torque thats about twice , what you put 12,9 hardness bolts under , its pure material strength of steel .
Most likely manufacturers of impact drivers are not telling real figures of the torque their impact drivers deliver .
Did see one test where Milwaukee had 50 ft ibs machine and it was just as good than Dewalt or makita that claimed deliver round 150 ft ibs .
Also impact wrench and impact driver is basically same machine , still impact wrench is bigger even if on paper it has same torque output than a impact driver .
My thoughts exactly just like cr-va is hand tools as cr-mo is meant for impacting
would do even worse?
YAAAASSS.....while none of these adapters can handle the max static torque from even a low-torque gun, I'm wondering if the connection points allow for some kind of resonance striking to allow more load to be applied. After all, I've seen TTC put many of their adapters into the 200ft-lb range...
YES MORE IMPACT ATTACHMENT TESTS. I USE AN IMPACT ALL DAY EVERY DAY AND I LOVE SEEING VIDEOS LIKE THIS. I DO SHEET METAL WORK SO IF YOU COULD TEST 5/16 IMPACT NUT DRIVERS THAT WOULD BE A BLESSING
I thought this was a @Project Farm video to begin with 😂👍
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@@ClientGraphics mastetforce did really well and so did Mendres cheaper line too shop 🇺🇸😎🏒🐧
He's completely unbiased and does a fair test across the board.
same result. Just don't buy the ones with the skinny color band in the middle. They are crap.
This one of my favorite torture test videos this year. Great job bud!
My cheap set lasted me over 15 years without any problems.
Today still functioning as it should.
Good test of the dynamic/yield strength. Not so much of an impact/shock load test. It'd be interesting to see if some of these adapters would out preform in a different test
This. S2 tool steel at for example a mid-low Rc of 45 might perform worse than Cr-V in this yield test but be a far superior impact bit over time in one case.
I came to say the same. Your hex socket adapter doesn’t receive a constant load, it takes impacts or short bursts of load. We use the Milwaukee and Dewault on impact drivers that have 150-200 ft lbs of torque without failure.
Now... his test DOES show relative strengths.
The reality is that when using in an impact driver, even the cheapest will perform much better than his testing N
The Makita is the same exact socket adapter I use at work that was included with an SAE socket set. I've had it for several years and it outlasted a couple different impact drivers, I currently use it with my M18 Fuel Surge. I have not been nice to it either and it's still going strong. Glad to see I made a good purchase choice.
I was looking at the Husky ones today. I liked the price for $9.99.
I use husky tools for alot of stuff around my millwrighting shop....I cant justify spending big bucks on high end tools when my husky have never let me down. And I'm not scared to break them
@@joehunt3512 Same here! I tend to buy on what makes sense for the money regardless of the name brand.
I have had the cheap harbor freight ones for years with out any issues. I also only do diy but still they are pretty good
Bought a milwaukee gen 3 impact and snapped my existing socket adapter so this was very helpful haha
Who are the morons who gave this video a thumbs down? Major kudos for the scientific testing. As a former Motorola engineer I applaud this attention to detail and calibration.
Thanks Jeff for watching and commenting. Appreciate you noticing the little things👍
Brent H there is an twist zone on some of them and he is amazed it twisted 😭😂
Great video sir. I literally break these on a weekly basis. I was using the dewalt, but I’ve switched over to Irwin and Mac tools from the tool truck. They both seem a little better. The husky I’d say is pretty impressive. I’ll have to grab a set soon. Again, thanks for the video!
I've been using the Warrior ones for years. I've never broken a single one, just lost them all the time. Which is why it's never occurred to me to ever pay more for a brand name one. But I might pick up the Husky brand because I really would like some long adapters.
Same. I got the 3 piece warrior set and still have them. Had them for about 3 yrs. I now have the ridgid 1/2in impact wrench for heavy duty stuff. Id be surprised if i ever break the warrior adapters
Same. Works every time lose them all the time
I’ll still use Milwaukee. They have been great for replacements even outside warranty.
It’s always good when brands are willing to look after their customers👌
Thanks for the Video. I appreciate the time and effort it took, I hope you make more in the future.
I’m not trying to Bash you or “Hate” on the Vid or you BUT, I have to agree with the handful of people that point out this “Test” doesn’t mean much or at all in the context of “Impact” Tools. The Physics are very different between Applied graduating Torque and Bursts of constant Torque over time. I believe the results could be much different using the Tools as they are meant to be, and Will be used in a “Real World” application. I wouldn’t put a Hardened Adapter on an Impact Driver and I don’t try to Torque down on an Impact Adapter.
This is a fascinating test👍 I can say although they pooped out on this sort of test my Bauer adapters have been used for harsh automotive work these past 8 months and have held up great so far!
Just started my power tool array... picked Makita. I think I chose well!!
Nothing bad with Makita
The strongest one in the video was the pocket knife. Opening those packages like butter 🤣🤣🤣🤣
I just bought the Harbor Freight Warrior set for $1.99 with coupon or $.66 cents a piece so apparently the most bang for your buck goes to Harbor Freight coupon advantage I also purchased the Husky set for $9.88 and looking forward to using them
same here i will buy the husky but i have like ten of these floating around i have yet to break one in my impact drivers for 1.99 on sale you cant go wrong.....
those lasted me about 1 month and their 1 inch too long for my liking
The warrior HF brand 1/2 inch snapped on me today using it on golf cart wheels. Will try the Makita. Thanks for the review.
It happens. Hopefully you were able to get more than a few uses out of the HF one.
@@ClientGraphics I learned it's good to have a backup spare of this valuable tool. Thanks again.
I only bought the Warrior set because it was on sale for $1.99. I am glad I did now.
Same here and i use em in my impact all the time, never had any issues and Im glad they performed as well as they did considering price.
Glad to see a review on this.. Something else that's important is where it breaks. It's a real pain if it breaks down inside the collet. I had to send my milwaukee back to the company the last time one broke on me.
I would think the shorter 2" would consistently do better than a 3" from a strength standpoint...
Awesome to see the two brands I usually got with in regards to bits and extensions. Masterforce and Husky. Nicely done.
I got the husky one on black friday. However, I've completely moved to using a 3/8" 20v impact since I find the 1/4" adapters reduce torque and add extra length. Awesome video and great work.
You definitely can lose a lot of torque with an adaptor when using impact tools. In some basic testing, these adaptors on that Ridgid impact could push a fastener over 100 ft-lbs however for longer-term use moving to a 3/8" or larger impact is the best move 👍
You're providing the working man a valuable service, thanks.
So, Makita even outperforms in socket adapters? Glad I hopped on to their platform when I recently decided to invest in tools.
The Makita adaptor that's the one i bought the other day and been using it with my M18 Milwaukee impact gun and im very happy with it....thanks.
I believe the adapters with the colored sleeves are torque limiting...those parts are designed to be weaker and become like a torsion bar past a certain point. Not surprising they failed at a lower rate
Thank you for taking the time GREAT video bud!
Been using the harbor freight Bauer socket adapters in my dewalt 18v impact. I’m an auto mechanic and use them everyday and I have never broken one.
Trust me this video is as accurate as it gets when it comes to how much these adapters can take on the impact
Awesome glad I found this video every adapter I’ve used I’ve broke with my impact
Great torque test!
This was a very good test ...I had a Milwaukee 3/8 socket Adapt or break getting stuck in my makita impact.. That I could not get out I had to get a drill bit and drill it out.. And I used a cheap Black and Decker drill set from Walmart and I drilled right through the metal like it was nothing... It since that day I have thrown all of my Milwaukee bits in the scrap bucket . And went out and bought makita gold
Cool video and good idea. Some surprising results. Impressed with Husky. Expected more from Hart
I wonder if the Milwaukee is designed to twist at a certain torque. Many of there impact sets have an necked down area that is supposed to help with over torquing screws a bolts
Your testing was great I have used Ryobi,Dewalt, Milwaukee and the Makita gold and the Makita gold is the best one.
Great test, but we usually don't use the adapter with a deep socket. Probably would have broke near the end because the ball detent groove
I used that specific socket because the broach depth best mirrored what the chuck depth on the Ridgid driver was. So essentially the depth of the hex was the same in the socket as it would have been on the Ridgid impact which cover the detent groove.
Thanks for testing Husky. I bought a set and I now know the limits.
Glad I could help. It was a fun video to make!
Like the vid and thanks for spending your money and time on making it!!! but since none of these adapters are ever used on a torque application usually and more on a impacting situation do you feel that the test would change if you used a impact I'm very curious sorry it's my nature lol not trolling just thinking outloud!!
CP the tool addict Two variables to look at here are shear strength of yield and when the deformation bend/twist occur are all good predictor at how well these will hold up. The Husky has one of the best bend deformities and shear strength and should hold up really well on an impact drill/driver. The adaptor I really wanted to test but didn’t get was the Grey Pneumatic as I hear they are pretty nice.
@@ClientGraphics ah yes that definitely was covered in this video I was definitely surprised as usual glad I don't have any of those adapters but I was interested in that makita because of the wobble but I'm kinda on the fence now!! Thanks for replying chris appreciate your time!!!
Personally CP, I think you are 100% correct on your theory because some of these adapters are supposed to absorb some of the shock to keep them from breaking when impacting them hard
With my Milwaukee M12 fuel I use the Snap On locking 1/4" naval and I use it all of the time...Now with my M18 fuel 1/4" impact I only use for multiple screws like in a deck of a low boy or any typical transport trailer and i use the 6" his key and no issues I find the husky to be strong and I don't have to bend over as much.... I use Sunex magnetic sockets and cant beat it for a 1/4 setup!!
Bought a set of the Husky adaptors a few weeks back. Been using them for car work. They are tough and a great bargain.
The DeWalt adapter definitely does what I need it to do😎🤘
Thanks for testing. I've been using the Makita brand phillips bits with good luck so I'll try their adapters also. I've also purchased a set of quick change nut driver bits that should transfer more impact to the bolt or nut heads than a socket on an adapter.
I haven't been disappointed with makita gold impact bits or tools so far, but it's good to know the brand reputation is still solid. I have also had good luck with ryobi tools for bang for the buck performance, but I don't use their bits. Tekton also makes chrome and impact adapters for $17 and $12 respectively that I would love to see tested to failure.
That’s great to hear! I just bought a handful of the 3/8 golds were super hard to find in stock but found some and ordered them
The makita impact sockets are amazing I use them all the time year round only broken the 13mm so far after hanging on it
This is just a pure quality of steel test really. Like he points out you can see how the different parent companies are grouped together clearly using the same materials. I really expected higher numbers but guess hex bar isn't that strong at 1/4"
Think of it like a 1/4” ratchet anvil most of those twist off in the 60-75 lbs•ft range.
Similar tests with 1/2" breaker bar and extension would be an awesome video!
Subbed, thanks for taking your time to test these out. Helps everyone greatly
Hart sells those impact socket adapters separately for $4.99 at Walmart, in case anyone was wondering. You don’t need to buy that whole kit
Those adapters are not meant for constant hand torque, rather for impact torque. I use the Titan adapter set for over 100 ft lbs impact all the time.
First once again I want to say Happy New Year to you and Amy ❤️ !!! Great video 👍👌 I was surprised by the Milwaukee. Master Force for the WIN !!! Nicely done Menard's 😅😂 Thanks again Chris for sharing your thoughts and videos, Rodney
Thanks for watching and commenting Rodney👍
The first adaptors I ever bought were Warrior...I primarily use Dewalt bits and adaptors now... but, I've had my Warrior adaptors for ~6 years... only broke one about 3 years ago.. never broke a Dewalt ....👍 I do have a set of Wiha Terminator bits that are awesome too....
I use husky and so far those tools been working amazingly
Gray Tools does make an awesome adapter. Maybe next time.
I'm surprised to see Dewalt lower than Husky. I use both brands, I have had great success with my Dewalt adapters and impact bits.
I have the same Ridgid impact driver and it breaks adapters all the time. just broke a brand new Hart (Walmart) adaptor today testing it on removing a wheel lug but the cheap dollar store set I pickup for $1.19 actually took off the wheel lug with no issue.
Fantastic Demo.
I just ordered 3 milwaukee adapters from amazon this morning . My other ones broke. Wish I'd seen this video before I purchased them this morning
Im sure there is tons of people who have already said or asked this. But isn't the strength gonna be different when using an impact? Impact blows instead of slow constant torque? Maybe im wrong i dont know.
I would love to see a similar shootout of the one-piece nut drivers.
This was a good test, but I do have one issue with the way you ranked the adapters. Many of adapters tested here, such as the milwaukee, ryobi, and higher quality HF bits, had slim zones designed to absorb some of shock from an impact driver, allowing use with cheaper sockets that couldn't normally be used with an impact driver. They have a purpose, but they obviously are not going to withstand the same amount of static torque as most of the "solid" adapters. Your testing showed that most of the similar adapters had similar amounts of strength, with the shock absorbing ones generally taking around 50 ftlb to break and the solid ones mostly taking around 70 ftlb to break. The only adapter that really stood out to me as bad was the warrior brand, but if we compare similar adapters from the other brands they were mostly very close to one another, maybe even nearing margin of error if many of each adapter had been tested. I don't think you could really go wrong with any of these besides the warrior brand as long as you get the correct type. This was a good test with accurate results, and I appreciate the effort you put into it. I just think there was more to the results that was not taken into consideration here.
I'm a old school guy, I will go with husky, been around forever, still would like to see them tested under high impact conditions.
Makita golds are the best bits etc. period. Nothing beats them.
literally
Makita is always some good stuff.
waterloo123100 absolutely 👍🏼👍🏼
I own the Husky set and recommend them. I haven't broke a adapter yet and cant beat lifetime warranty. Masterforce would be my next choice just for the warranty.
I've been pleasantly surprised with the Husky set
Milwaukee accessories nearly always disappoint me. I'm going to have to give that Mikita adapter a try !
Reminder the Mikita adaptor is a wobble but it works good👍
Yeah, their power tools are beasts but the accessories, not so much
I’m in the same boat. Love their power tools, but other gear isn’t that great.
Makita is always the first choice for me👍🏼
Love the husky one if they break there lifetime warranty shouldn’t be a problem getting a replacement for those from Home Depot
I bought the craftsman set on amazon for $11. Great deal!!
I use Bosch impact Hss drill bits
Bosch multi purpose drill bits
Makita battery tools
Bahco impact socket sets
Honed this list over 30 yrs in trade.
I’m happy to pay slightly more.
They last longer
Don’t blunt as quick and cover most of my needs
I have found in the real world working that the Husky is extremely hard to beat. I would've really like to see how well the other makitas did. The impact xps & the other one .
I use the Hart bits and I love them. I use them a lot but don’t use them extremely hard. They are great in my opinion
I've been thinking about buying the makita adapter. 🤔 I've been using the milwaukee for 4 years & never a problem so far. 🤔
I have a cheap one that twisted. Looks cool! For reference, my Accord wheels call for 80 ft/lbs.
Great test, and for that I thank you. I was hoping to see you test the IRWIN impact socket adapter. I'm confident it'll withstand more torque than all of those. I'll be waiting for an update 😁
Duane George Sadly no big box or local supply company carried the Irwin adaptor in-store otherwise I would have had one in the lineup.
I'm sorry I just stopped at about halfway through because I pretty much figured out you aren't aware that the stuff that's best for impact is actually softer metal.... that's why there is black oxide sockets for impact guns... you don't want a hard steel... that's why a lot of the high-end tools also have flex zones in the adapters ....
now if these were for something like a drill which applies constant torque as opposed to impacts I'd say this was a great method.....
Excellent content. This is what makes youtube worth it.
Thank you, appreciate you watching and commenting!
Excellent but completely inaccurate to real world usage with an impact driver
Aren’t many of these impact rated? If so then wouldn’t the metal used be an alloy designed to absorb and transfer an impact rather than simply endure angular torque?
This would be similar to putting a chrome socket on an impact gun, wrong test for the design of the tool.
Thank you for providing that data/info. I had picked up that Husky set just shortly after all the deals were displayed, prior to Black Friday. Great to know I got a decent deal!
I dont think these are made for sustained force, but they say that the cheaper metals used in impact sockets are harder than the softer more expensive brands. But this test is very good to find out which is using better materials.
This is about the best you can do for a repeatable controlled test that will produce consist results on a budget.
I bought some cheap no name China socket adapters it came with all three sizes 1/4 3/8 and 1/2 with 3,6, and 12 inch adapters of each size I paid $4 for all them and not one has broken yet. Mainly using them In Milwaukee and dewalt 1/4 impact drivers taking lug nuts off.
Good video and informative. As a suggestion for a later "update" video I would like to see you include/test some of the German brands to see if they are really worth the price such as Wera, Wiha, Felo, Gedore and Hazet but also Lowes staples Kobalt, Bosch and Hitachi. Great video.
Hitachi (Hikoki) is japanese brand.
@@Humppa800 And? Your point is what? It is a brand that Lowes carries and sells along with Kobalt, Craftsman, Bosch (a German brand), Dewalt (an American brand). I'm not following your point?
This is an awesome review man iv been looking for someone to do it kickass!!
Thanks for watching and commenting🛠🔧
Great video. I can not find the husky socket adapters online. Maybe i will get lucky during the holidays.
Wasn’t surprised to see Makita had the best one sorta. And Milwaukee had one of the weakest. Smh love my Milwaukee power tools but their bits of all types suck. They don’t last at all
Chinesium Metal
I am all Milwaukee and haven’t broken any of those adapters. And only one #3 driver. And I am a heavy equipment road mechanic
Thanks for the video. To be honest I use worrior brand for it's price, I'll grab husky next time.
You should have tried snap on, I just got one off the truck so I can have him warranty it every couple Fridays lol
If you want a fair test on these they should all be two inches because obviously the longer the shaft the higher and more prone it is to twisting and breaking