I did this conversion. I only swapped anvils between the two. The 3/8" anvil seems to stick out a little more when put in the 887 body. The 1/4" hex anvil isn't quite long enough to allow the lock-ring stopping the anvil from falling through nose cone to be installed. I just left it off and it works fine, bit doesn't fall out and it drives screws just like before but stuck at speed 2. The collet seems to be up against the body but it's barely rubbing on it. Doesn't affect it's operation.
I am glad that you like to take tools apart. people need to do it more often for maintenance. but sometimes people are to afraid because they might break it
@@ManCaverTools I figured out that the anvil, hammer and nose assembly has to be swapped between the 887/890 to work perfectly with no issues. The hammer in the 890 is thicker than the one in the 887, so even if you mix match them it won't work perfectly which is what I did the first try around. I have a video of the finished products.....
I have a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor and it works great.this video was to prove that just because it has a 1/4 colit doesnt mean it always going to be an impact driver
I take back my statement in the last video the 3/8 anvil made more of a difference than i thought but the fact that the torque numbers between the 890 and the 887 are basically identical is still a shame dewalt could have atleast made the 890 200 ft lb instead of 150
The quality of the hex adapter may have been a factor. For example I used a standard chrome craftsmen 8" extension to take some bolts out but for the last one I used a HF impact extension and it wouldn't budge. Changed back to the chrome extension and the bolt came right out. I had to stop mid job and run to HF before they closed n that's when I saw the impact extension kit and figure why tear up my chrome standard extensions.
Try for longer when wanting take out the bolts the impact wont start turning in less than 1 second needs bit time to build up torque need wait atleast 5 secs thats when impacts are at full torque
Milwaukee has a 1/4in square anvil impact wrench in their 12v line. I have the dewalt 20v line which is lacking the 1/4in square anvil impact wrench. I have an extra 1/4in hex driver. Does anyone think that there’s a chance the Milwaukee square anvil would replace a dewalt 1/4in hex driver?
Hey it is possible do the same with the craftsman v20 3/8 impact wrench swap that anvil to the made in USA 1/4 impact driver. It would be a Craftsman v20 3/8 impact wrench made in USA.
Hi Dave, Do you have any issues with the DeWalt DCF887 catching or burning up on you? I think i might purchase a DeWalt DCF887 again convert it to a 3/8 anvil. I did like the power it had. Plus it had 3 speed.
I wouldn't buy a 887 if doing a fair bit screwing or bolts with it cause thiers no fan inside to cool dowm motor it just keeps going till it cooks aswell no protections for heat overloading
@@ManCaverTools Thanks, if you come across any issues with the DeWalt DCF887 let us all know. Like watching your channel. Need to lose the VCG hoodie, LOL... confusing me. Also a great channel and bunch of very cool guys. Got to create some of your own shirts now, LOL...
Good video friend, you know what anvil I should buy for a 1/4 DCF 885 impact driver to change it to 3/8 or 1/2. I thank you for the information, greetings from Colombia.
@@ManCaverTools Did you ever make this video? Not seeing it in your list. I'm also wanting to swap out a hog ring anvil for a detent pin version instead.
@devisfer Here is the part number to convert your DCF885. I did the same thing and converted my DCF885 to a 3/8 impact wrench. DeWalt 608116-00SV 3/8" Anvil Assembly
Ryobi Man Caver, what do you think about the 1/2 to 1/4 hex and 3/8 to 1/4 hex adapters to keep from carrying an impact wrench and impact driver or even doing the swap as you have shown?
If the impact wrench is enough powerful, it won't be that bad, but the tool will become longer and difficult to be used in tight spaces. It will do the job but the best solution is to have both tools.
Does your impact not cut off when using a flexvolt if you try and run it to hard? I have a dcf787 and it cut off after 1 second when I hammered it on something with a 9ah flexvolt battery. It would sit there and hammer the battery dead with a 20v battery though.
@@ManCaverTools it only does it with the 60v battery, and in email dewalt told me "flexvolt batteries do not work on that tool" even though they also say they do. I may buy the craftaman cordless ratchet deal they got going on right now, I need a cordless one.
I don't understand on why you would say that, I never said in a video that you will never find and impact wrench with a 1/4 in hex anvil, I own an impact wrench with a 1/4 anvil. I uploaded it a few episodes ago. so I have no clue what you are talking about, but thank you for viewing :)
so you get your fact straight sir and once again thank you so much for viewing . if you want to see my 1/4 hex impact wrench its called fake Makita vs real Makita
You are such a hack!!! You clearly stated at the end of that video that 3/8” anvil was recommended and that’s why you don’t see 1/4” anvils!!! I’m not talking about 1/4” hex anvil with a collet. I’m referring to the Milwaukee m12 stubby with a 1/4” ANVIL. And I’ve watched your video on the fake Makita. That had more BS than this one!!!
@@rjd8434 that is correct, I said "ROCOMMENDED" I did not say they dont make them, like I said in a previous comment I own a 1/4 impact wrench, sorry sir but you are wrong on what you thought I said, But I do hope you have a great day. and thank you for viewing
Just watched it again and I quote. “That is why you don’t get a 1/4” inch anvil on a wrench” You must be a Democrat. You deny saying something even if you’ve been recorded saying it 🤣🤣🤣
Major props for posting the test video we wanted to see after the whole 1/4 - 3/8 anvil issue. Thanks!
more videos are coming for the 1/4 anvil and thank you
Congratulations my friend. This is what we wanted to see. All we commented about in the previous videos now is explained.
Thank you
thank you sir
I did this conversion. I only swapped anvils between the two.
The 3/8" anvil seems to stick out a little more when put in the 887 body.
The 1/4" hex anvil isn't quite long enough to allow the lock-ring stopping the anvil from falling through nose cone to be installed. I just left it off and it works fine, bit doesn't fall out and it drives screws just like before but stuck at speed 2. The collet seems to be up against the body but it's barely rubbing on it. Doesn't affect it's operation.
I am glad that you like to take tools apart. people need to do it more often for maintenance. but sometimes people are to afraid because they might break it
@@ManCaverTools I figured out that the anvil, hammer and nose assembly has to be swapped between the 887/890 to work perfectly with no issues.
The hammer in the 890 is thicker than the one in the 887, so even if you mix match them it won't work perfectly which is what I did the first try around.
I have a video of the finished products.....
How did you gwt the snap ring back on tue collet with the counter pressure from the springer and o ring?
Theres a 3/8 to 1/4 hex adapter performs very well, designed for use on industrial market
I have a 3/8 to 1/2 adaptor and it works great.this video was to prove that just because it has a 1/4 colit doesnt mean it always going to be an impact driver
I take back my statement in the last video the 3/8 anvil made more of a difference than i thought but the fact that the torque numbers between the 890 and the 887 are basically identical is still a shame dewalt could have atleast made the 890 200 ft lb instead of 150
it would be nice if it was more powerful and thank you sir
The quality of the hex adapter may have been a factor. For example I used a standard chrome craftsmen 8" extension to take some bolts out but for the last one I used a HF impact extension and it wouldn't budge. Changed back to the chrome extension and the bolt came right out. I had to stop mid job and run to HF before they closed n that's when I saw the impact extension kit and figure why tear up my chrome standard extensions.
Makita so far made the best one that I testes
Try for longer when wanting take out the bolts the impact wont start turning in less than 1 second needs bit time to build up torque need wait atleast 5 secs thats when impacts are at full torque
not a problem sir and thank you
@@ManCaverTools it's cool just a tip thanks
Nice video like always Dave!
Thank you sir
Thats crazy the mid torque couldnt remove the 8 inch. How much force were you putting on ratchet to finally get it to budge you think?
I lot
Man Caver Tools - "98 Degrees not that bad." :P
it is not but it it gets that hot after a few tests then yes it is if you do that all day
Milwaukee has a 1/4in square anvil impact wrench in their 12v line. I have the dewalt 20v line which is lacking the 1/4in square anvil impact wrench. I have an extra 1/4in hex driver. Does anyone think that there’s a chance the Milwaukee square anvil would replace a dewalt 1/4in hex driver?
I have no clue right now Logan
Hey it is possible do the same with the craftsman v20 3/8 impact wrench swap that anvil to the made in USA 1/4 impact driver. It would be a Craftsman v20 3/8 impact wrench made in USA.
it might work since it made by the same company, but we will have to see
Why not test the 1/4-inch hex driver with 1/4-inch hex sockets---sockets with 1/4-inch hex stems? No extension needed. That would be a fairer fight.
I can do that and thank you for viewing sir
Hi Dave,
Do you have any issues with the DeWalt DCF887 catching or burning up on you?
I think i might purchase a DeWalt DCF887 again convert it to a 3/8 anvil. I did like the power it had. Plus it had 3 speed.
I wouldn't buy a 887 if doing a fair bit screwing or bolts with it cause thiers no fan inside to cool dowm motor it just keeps going till it cooks aswell no protections for heat overloading
Ive heard the 885 is better
I had no issues with any dewalt tools burning up yet
I think that would be a great idea
@@ManCaverTools
Thanks, if you come across any issues with the DeWalt DCF887 let us all know.
Like watching your channel. Need to lose the VCG hoodie, LOL... confusing me. Also a great channel and bunch of very cool guys.
Got to create some of your own shirts now, LOL...
Good video friend, you know what anvil I should buy for a 1/4 DCF 885 impact driver to change it to 3/8 or 1/2.
I thank you for the information, greetings from Colombia.
I will find out and make a video on it and thank you Devisfer
@@ManCaverTools Did you ever make this video? Not seeing it in your list. I'm also wanting to swap out a hog ring anvil for a detent pin version instead.
@devisfer Here is the part number to convert your DCF885. I did the same thing and converted my DCF885 to a 3/8 impact wrench. DeWalt 608116-00SV 3/8" Anvil Assembly
@@rok-n-rob
Sounds fine to me, I'm going to find him to make the change. Thank you very much friend.
It's interesting that the 3\8 could only remove one of the two bolts driven in by the 1\4".
the power its takes to put these lag nuts in is crazy, even the big impact wrench couldn't take it out
Should of seen if the 1/4 inch could take it out somewhere else since the 3/8 couldn’t remove the last lag bolt either
Why didn't you put the 3/8 impact wrench anvil into the 1/4 impact driver?
that is for another video :)
One more test with the dewalt at 98 degrees it would be a burn up show lol
lol
Ryobi Man Caver, what do you think about the 1/2 to 1/4 hex and 3/8 to 1/4 hex adapters to keep from carrying an impact wrench and impact driver or even doing the swap as you have shown?
If the impact wrench is enough powerful, it won't be that bad, but the tool will become longer and difficult to be used in tight spaces. It will do the job but the best solution is to have both tools.
the 1/2 has a bigger hole so the 1/4 and 3/8 will need a spacer to fill the gap so grease doesn't fly out
Does your impact not cut off when using a flexvolt if you try and run it to hard? I have a dcf787 and it cut off after 1 second when I hammered it on something with a 9ah flexvolt battery. It would sit there and hammer the battery dead with a 20v battery though.
I havent had that issue yet, but I do have impact cut off in general while im using it. it happens to all tool brands and tools
@@ManCaverTools it only does it with the 60v battery, and in email dewalt told me "flexvolt batteries do not work on that tool" even though they also say they do. I may buy the craftaman cordless ratchet deal they got going on right now, I need a cordless one.
I mean, I of course use chrome sockets on impact guns, too...
...but not if I'm gonna ugga dugga the living shit out of something.
lol, ive been using HART Chrome sockets for years now on impact drivers and impact wrenches. haven't had one break yet.
Driver seems to be more bias to forward than reverse.
You should of pulled the Ryobi HP out🤭
Ahhhh.... it hurts my soul to see you use a ratchet wrench to break heavy heavy torque bolts!..... those poor ratchet teeth. (Great vid btw!)
that is what these tests are for though
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Thank you sir
Does everyone forget the 3/8 couldnt remove the lag driven by the hex?! If anything proves the hex is stronger!🤦
Same reason the fake Makita has less power.
correct. so the socket anvil is much more suitable for lags and bolts
Interesting
Thank you mr bates
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Thank you sir
First one here lol
lol Thank you
Lol thank you between you and vcg I stay on TH-cam
Milwaukee sells an impact wrench with a 1/4” anvil. 2552-20 get your facts straight!!!
I don't understand on why you would say that, I never said in a video that you will never find and impact wrench with a 1/4 in hex anvil, I own an impact wrench with a 1/4 anvil. I uploaded it a few episodes ago. so I have no clue what you are talking about, but thank you for viewing :)
so you get your fact straight sir and once again thank you so much for viewing . if you want to see my 1/4 hex impact wrench its called fake Makita vs real Makita
You are such a hack!!! You clearly stated at the end of that video that 3/8” anvil was recommended and that’s why you don’t see 1/4” anvils!!! I’m not talking about 1/4” hex anvil with a collet. I’m referring to the Milwaukee m12 stubby with a 1/4” ANVIL. And I’ve watched your video on the fake Makita. That had more BS than this one!!!
@@rjd8434 that is correct, I said "ROCOMMENDED" I did not say they dont make them, like I said in a previous comment I own a 1/4 impact wrench, sorry sir but you are wrong on what you thought I said, But I do hope you have a great day. and thank you for viewing
Just watched it again and I quote. “That is why you don’t get a 1/4” inch anvil on a wrench” You must be a Democrat. You deny saying something even if you’ve been recorded saying it 🤣🤣🤣
Interesting
thank you sir
Good video!!