Bauer 1/4 Inch Brushless Impact Driver Review After 2 Years | Harbor Freight Tool Review

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  • @vic2796
    @vic2796 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I’ve had my for a couple months, absolutely blown away with the 20v Bauer brushless line, I keep buying them and have amounted a small collection.
    Multi tool,
    Sander
    Sawzall
    Hammer drill
    Impact
    They are ALL great tools!
    I’ve ran about 20 8 inch timber locks with my 1/4 impact and it just took it no problem 5Ah battery
    the 8 amp on the sawzall just does not die. I’m shocked.

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      They’re pretty darn good for what they are!

    • @Meraxeshandler
      @Meraxeshandler หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same! I have bauer and dewalt platforms and honestly i find myself buying more and more bauer because every tool has impressed while dewalt have been slightly less consistent in performance and quality. Which im shocked to say.

  • @Zombiereaper1
    @Zombiereaper1 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Sometimes I wish my brushed Bauer impact would die so I could justify getting the brushless! It just keeps right on working though!

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If you can swing the cost, it might just be worth the upgrade anyway!

    • @bomulet
      @bomulet 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I say the same exact thing 😂

    • @LandonCardew
      @LandonCardew 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Harbor freight online Just bought the 1/4 brushless kit came with charger and a1.5 amp z56.99 I bought the 6 port speed charger and 4 5 amps total $ 265 hate harbor freight all u want great fare price tools umi use daily in collision repair shops a lot of the electric ratchets can't budge bolts Bauer impact for the win even pulled apart front bumper frame supports with it which u should know are well torqued and sometime kinked and bound

    • @edwardoavila7666
      @edwardoavila7666 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      To be honest the Bauer brushless performs about on par with gen 3 milwaukees anyway. That much performance for $40 is a no brainer even if you have a workhorse already

  • @sgtcote1
    @sgtcote1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I absolutely love my Bauer tools. I work for a P/H supply house and sell the other red/black branded tools. Like you, I'm a Diy guy so, I have no need to pay the outrageous pricetag for the Mil branded tools. Bauer fits my needs perfectly.

  • @jimbeaux89
    @jimbeaux89 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    I’m a commercial HVAC tech, and left my Milwaukee impact at a job and I really needed an impact so stopped by HF and picked up this little guy.
    I’m very happy with the quality of the tool.
    It does exactly what I need it to and for a small percentage of what I paid for my Milwaukee fuel impact.

  • @austinhmmm9087
    @austinhmmm9087 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I hope they keep Bauer for a long time. They have great tool line and an unbeatable price for the quality. A $40 Bauer impact driver does just as much work as a $100 Makita

  • @tonymcdonald2932
    @tonymcdonald2932 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I've been looking into getting more power tools. Watching your videos and others about the Bauer tools, I've had 1 Bauer impact for a year now, use it here and there without issue. I have a few friends who are Milwaukee fan-boys who use their tools for work, but I've been looking into getting more Bauer to use at home. As somebody who doesn't work in a trade, Milwaukee price tags aren't for me. Your videos have definitely steered me more towards Bauer and I plan on starting a collection of them over this summer as my wife and I just moved out to the country to fix up a house start a hobby farm.

  • @SpadeAce
    @SpadeAce หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m a homeowner, homesteader and I also renovate my own rental properties. I bought ryobi like 6 years ago and they’ve been great. I can’t stand their tool and battery profile though. I am thinking of gifting my ryobi tools to my friend who just bought his first home and buying all Bauer tools. They seem to work great, they’re cheap, I can get literally every single tool they offer for less than $800 and thats including a bunch of batteries.

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not a bad option. They won’t be any better in terms of quality though than Ryobi I don’t think. But I’m with you on their tool and battery profile though.

    • @SpadeAce
      @SpadeAce หลายเดือนก่อน

      @ I agree, I just expect somewhat equal performance and I’ll be happy. Plus, the brushless line seems really nice and also is affordable like $50, whereas the ryobi brushless is something like $149 for an impact 😂.

  • @hzwinip
    @hzwinip 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Jumped on the bauer power wagon recently. Leaf blower and high torque uga duga came with 5ah batts and chargers. Just picked up the 7 gal wet dry vac this morning. Impressed with everything so far. I have a dewalt battery adapter and a lot of dewalts to compare. Impressed.....and also optimistic.

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ya, they aren’t the best stuff but they work and are of decent quality.

  • @lennydetloff1031
    @lennydetloff1031 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Glad I saw your video, I'm looking to buy a impact driver in the next couple of days 👍

  • @smiller225
    @smiller225 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Quality vs affordability is unmatched with bauer. I have 8 tools with 6 batteries and multiple chargers for under $500. With dewalt or milwaukee that would have been unaffordable

  • @SuperKyle309
    @SuperKyle309 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So far ive had great luck with my Bauer 1/4 impact. Im going to buy more Bauer tools and more batteries when i get my tax return.

  • @kyleRS87
    @kyleRS87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been thinking about these. I do have Milwaukee and dewalt but these look tough

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If you don’t mind multiple battery types (supposedly Bauer will work with dewalt batteries) then it’s a good option.

  • @andrewrodriguez8492
    @andrewrodriguez8492 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    How comfortable is the tool when it is driving screws? I have the gen 3 Milwaukee and it feels like a hammer is hitting my hand when driving bigger screws. The Surge is amazing but I gave it to my brother. I have the brushed Bauer and it feels nice and smooth like the Surge and drives screws real quick and easy. The milwaukee also slips constantly while the Bauer doesn't.

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I would say the Brushless Bauer is as smooth if not more smooth than the brushed but this is by memory so don’t take it for much.

  • @raymonddriggers
    @raymonddriggers ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is there enough torque for automotive uses?Or would you recommend a 1/2 inch model

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would definitely say that you would probably want the impact wrenches. Like the 1/2 inch brushless model. My low torque brushed 1/2 impact wrench struggled to take the lug nuts off my F250.

    • @austinhmmm9087
      @austinhmmm9087 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I work on semi trucks with it. I just replaced a center bearing and it was enough to remove the u-joint bolts. Great value and power for the price. I've had mine for 2 years.
      I use all 5amp batteries

    • @austinhmmm9087
      @austinhmmm9087 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The 1/2" is also pretty good though. But at that point I'd just invest in air tools if you can. The 1/2 can put out significant work. I've used it to temporarily torque down 53' trailer wheels when my compressor went down and they held very well

    • @donnysanner342
      @donnysanner342 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I work on forklifts and other heavy equipment, it might suffice however there are better options.

  • @MrZorbatron
    @MrZorbatron 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A number of years ago, harbor freight built basically nothing but garbage as far as their motorized tools. I have been consistently impressed over the last few years with the Bauer line. Definitely they take the crown for the bang for buck, while still maintaining acceptable quality levels. The one thing I will say is that their tools are bulky. One of the reasons that I still have two particular Milwaukee 12 volt tools, is their size. Some of the manufacturers are starting to get a lot better with the size of the 18 volt tools as well (there's no difference between 18, 19.2, and 20 volt tools, it's just a question of where in the curve you measure the battery voltage, as well as marketing). I'm actually quite impressed by the $180 cordless compound miter saw, the corded mini worm drive circular saw ($65), and the brushless oscillating tool. I don't see my Milwaukee 2552 going anywhere, is that is my all-time favorite impact driver from any manufacturer, nor my 2504 1/2" hammer drill because nothing else is nearly comparable at that physical size, but I have been buying more and more of these harbor freight Bauer tools. I work in telecom, so it's not like I'm doing commercial construction.

  • @donnysanner342
    @donnysanner342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Man that tool is super clean for 2 years old.

    • @DereksWorkshopAndProjects
      @DereksWorkshopAndProjects  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      If you watched the video I said “I’m a DIYer, I don’t use it every day” and obviously I’m not using it in just absolutely filthy environments.

  • @randybowman
    @randybowman 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you have one of the bauer circular saws in 20v and if so what do you think?

    • @bassben004
      @bassben004 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have a 6.5", its a few years old. Mine has always felt pretty severely underpowered, but videos ive seen of them online show them cutting stuff mine never would have made it through, so I think QC/consistency were low initially, and i got unlucky.
      The Brushless 7 1/4" felt much better built in store, but I haven't gotten one yet. Honestly, I think they are worth the gamble, but if it feels bad return it quickly.

  • @Martinruizthemerchant
    @Martinruizthemerchant 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    it set RPM on different modes

  • @silentstryker1590
    @silentstryker1590 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Laundry