I picked up an impact driver at Harbor Freight. Is it too cheap to get the job done? What is in the box, and will it hold up to being hit with a hammer?
I have this tool and it works well. It even works with impact sockets in a pinch. I think it’s one of many HF tools that is worth the at home mechanic having in their toolbox.
Great to hear! I actually managed to break the two shorter Philips bits when working on the back brakes. The direction got changed by accident and it was trying to tighten instead of loosen. Pilot error, I suppose.
I'm looking forward to your disassembly video. The two that I've sen so far are very grainy and because of that the detail was hazy. I have one of these, no regrets so far.
PS: I know you likely don't want to scratch your precious bits, but there's a hardness testing kit that's likely not too expensive where you scrape with picks, 1 - 9 or something, and it tells you how hard the steel is within' some degree or error. I wonder if the old ones are better or worse. Maybe someday if a bit breaks, you can give them a scratch?
I just bought this item today, along with a set of deep impact sockets. At checkout the store clerk confirmed that both were lifetime warrantees, no receipt required.
@@jamesclark7248mine has saved me several times working on old cars in my driveway. I’m no mechanic but I love tinkering on vehicles as a hobby and this is worth every penny even without the warranty. That’s just icing on the cake imo
@@negativeindustrial Yes, the most important thing (and why I watched this) was not clear. Looking at the instructions in the beginning of this video, and some more videos, and doing some experiment with my Biltema model: L or Left is counterclockwise to open the normal threads. This is when the tool is ready in place and you're facing the spot to be hit. It means turning the handle CCW when it is in place, not the bit. To "take away the loose movement" before the hit.
@@ArtoKV Thank you, sir. If I am understanding you properly, I am to position the tool at the screw to be loosened and turn the handle CCW just before striking it. This should loosen the screw. Am I correct?
No the impact turns it. Turning it by hand does almost nothing. The reason the rubber guard is slightly loose is to keep the tool from twisting your hand. I would also the use of either a heavy dead low hammer or a heavy ball peen hammer. The type of hammer used in the video isn’t the proper kind for this tool. Injury could have occurred.
I like to twist lightly. Just enough to keep pressure (or preload) so that when you hit it with a hammer, there isn't any wasted movement. You can't twist hard with this tool anyway, as the grip slips. Dead blow hammer would have been my choice, if I had one. Another trip to HF... :)
@@TheFixitShed Well, the collar on my unit just spins and spins. But if I twist the unit in the direction I want it to go, then smack it with the hammer, it works. Turning the collar does nothing. I started to return the unit to HF>
This thing is not very good. Hit it all you want, it may turn, if you hold tension on it, and your tongue is pointed in the right direction. It is excellent for destroying smaller screws. Good tools don't cost 10 dollars.
Probably should have read the instructions first on setting the proper orientation. Kind of important. LOL I had to put a screw in a block of wood and try it first to figure it out. I was hoping this video would help me avoid that NOPE. Worthless
You need to 1. Insert impact into head of screw and 2. Turn down and counter clockwise until you can't feel it go loose anymore THEN you strike it I own this very tool And I just took the carburetor off my suzuki fa50 with it
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I have this tool and it works well. It even works with impact sockets in a pinch. I think it’s one of many HF tools that is worth the at home mechanic having in their toolbox.
Thanks for contributing!
I've bought two of these and they are both junk so now I drill and heat with the mapp gas 06 Toyota Camry LE 2.4 by the way 😢
Thanks for the helpful review. I've had good results with this brand.
Great to hear! I actually managed to break the two shorter Philips bits when working on the back brakes. The direction got changed by accident and it was trying to tighten instead of loosen. Pilot error, I suppose.
This video helps a lot to me to understand how to use it. Thank you so much!
Glad it was helpful!
I'm looking forward to your disassembly video. The two that I've sen so far are very grainy and because of that the detail was hazy. I have one of these, no regrets so far.
I have uploaded it and the video will be public tomorrow.
Purchased mine and it came in very handy when it came to removing the screwed off the front rotors off my son's car... thank you
Yeah, you can't beat the price.
@@TheFixitShed definetly
Great review 👍🏽
Thank you
Why did you throw out the instructions like that I can stop laughing 🤣 😃
Good video short with precision no time wasted 👌
Thanks, I am glad you liked it!
I finally understand why it's called an impact
PS: I know you likely don't want to scratch your precious bits, but there's a hardness testing kit that's likely not too expensive where you scrape with picks, 1 - 9 or something, and it tells you how hard the steel is within' some degree or error. I wonder if the old ones are better or worse. Maybe someday if a bit breaks, you can give them a scratch?
interesting. I will have to check that out
Keep your grandfathers bits.
What size are the bits?
They fit in a 5/16" socket
Under $10 and it does the job, what's not to like?
Can't argue with that
Mine losens when I twist it the right. Odd on mine.
interesting
Keep in mind this is 8 dollars rn at hf and if I’m not mistaken come with a lifetime warranty
I just bought this item today, along with a set of deep impact sockets. At checkout the store clerk confirmed that both were lifetime warrantees, no receipt required.
@@jamesclark7248mine has saved me several times working on old cars in my driveway. I’m no mechanic but I love tinkering on vehicles as a hobby and this is worth every penny even without the warranty. That’s just icing on the cake imo
If L is to loosen, then compared to the user guide neglected in the beginning, I think at 2:54 you say and then set it the wrong way, to tighten.
Hard to tell and I don't remember from 2 years ago, but it did loosen the screws.
No need to remember but just looking at the video I think so, and you or anyone is able to check.
@@ArtoKV
I’m actually here to figure out the adjustment. The instructions are pretty garbage. Do I turn the bit end clockwise or CCW to loosen?
@@negativeindustrial Yes, the most important thing (and why I watched this) was not clear. Looking at the instructions in the beginning of this video, and some more videos, and doing some experiment with my Biltema model: L or Left is counterclockwise to open the normal threads. This is when the tool is ready in place and you're facing the spot to be hit. It means turning the handle CCW when it is in place, not the bit. To "take away the loose movement" before the hit.
@@ArtoKV
Thank you, sir. If I am understanding you properly, I am to position the tool at the screw to be loosened and turn the handle CCW just before striking it. This should loosen the screw. Am I correct?
You're Supposed to Turn It While Hitting It At The Same Time .
Yup
No the impact turns it. Turning it by hand does almost nothing. The reason the rubber guard is slightly loose is to keep the tool from twisting your hand. I would also the use of either a heavy dead low hammer or a heavy ball peen hammer. The type of hammer used in the video isn’t the proper kind for this tool. Injury could have occurred.
I like to twist lightly. Just enough to keep pressure (or preload) so that when you hit it with a hammer, there isn't any wasted movement. You can't twist hard with this tool anyway, as the grip slips. Dead blow hammer would have been my choice, if I had one. Another trip to HF... :)
@@TheFixitShed
Just to make contact to hold in place...Sounds like it is worth buying considering the price!
Put a weaker spring in it ;)
LOL
Thank you, but in school we did homework to do good I suggest to do the same.
I am glad that is working out well for you
Take it apart and grease it!
Good thought. Maybe a future video :-)
I took mine apart, cleaned it, then applied some super lube. (Very light grease or light oil works best on this type of tool)
@@richb2229 hope it lasts a long time for you,,
The instructions are unclear as to how to change the direction of travel of the driver. Supposedly it will work in either direction.
You figured it out in the post on the other video, but for those reading here, you turn the collar in the direction you want the screw to go.
@@TheFixitShed Well, the collar on my unit just spins and spins. But if I twist the unit in the direction I want it to go, then smack it with the hammer, it works. Turning the collar does nothing. I started to return the unit to HF>
This thing is not very good. Hit it all you want, it may turn, if you hold tension on it, and your tongue is pointed in the right direction. It is excellent for destroying smaller screws. Good tools don't cost 10 dollars.
It did the job i needed it to. My biggest complaint is that the tips that came with it aren't very durable.
Probably should have read the instructions first on setting the proper orientation. Kind of important. LOL I had to put a screw in a block of wood and try it first to figure it out. I was hoping this video would help me avoid that NOPE. Worthless
Oh well. Can't please everyone
so what direction is what? I need to loosen not tighten
You need to 1. Insert impact into head of screw and 2. Turn down and counter clockwise until you can't feel it go loose anymore THEN you strike it I own this very tool And I just took the carburetor off my suzuki fa50 with it