How much shit can you pack through the hex drive kinda over done in every way Lotta snapped hex bits. You think they make a bigger hex drive size by now. Butt Thad take barins and effort just keep making the same shit with more and more power
I’ve had this impact since it came out and I ABSOLUTELY LOVENIT. The #1 setting is for pre drilled holes and cabinetry. It automatically detects the millisecond that the fastener bottoms out flush and stops immediately. Then if you keep holding the trigger it will give you single/individual impacts slowly if you want to snug down another 1/8-1/4 turn. It’s genius and a pleasure to work with. Hands down the best impact for the money right now.
That's how you check If it's alright, good or bad. Sorta start wondering If you as a home player even need a full size screwdriver these days unless you're renovating a house. For setting up a sturdy greenhouse? Yea, fairo
You still get the benefit even with a long bit in there. Would be funny for him to have stuck one of those half inch long mutli bit screwdriver ends in it tho for maximum effect. (I've had to do this before those bits are too short to lock they fall right out)
You're using #1 wrong... Keep holding the trigger after it stalls. It will go into a higher torque/slow hammer mode. Super useful for not blowing out fasteners on sheet metal, setting screws to a consistent depth and most tasks that would normally prefer finishing with a hand driver. Had mine for over a year and still haven't figured out a use for speed 3 yet...
I grabbed one of these because someone broke my last impact somehow and I think it's one of the nicer things they've made in the last 10 years. I think first gear is meant for not crossing threads while installing switches and such, I just keep it in 3.
With variable triggers, you can just leave it in 3. That’s what I do with my high torque. I can always tell when someone puts it in 2 (I work in a shop where we share tools for some reason)
@@AtomSquirrel That's what I was getting at, it's pretty redundant. The best thing I've found is that it's really fun to click back and fourth while it's clipped on my toolbelt.
I'm not a numbers or stats guy, but I'm pretty sure that's not how percentages work. No offense or judgement of course. What with me being terrible with numbers, there are more than a couple of women with a terrible concept of what 4 inches really looks like.
That RFID would be worth keeping if your shop was full of scanners. You could shout to the ceiling "Where's my fakking impact" and get an answer, not too far in the future. Of course, Tesla would do it all with cameras.
Law of diminishing returns and all it appears darn nifty. Looks like they did go a bit far with the lube. As my mind wanders; I recall earlier this week rummaging through our closet.. Whoever came up with using caterpillar vomit to weave into fabric was certifiably insane and a genius. Speaking of detachable.. Happy Canada Day Uncle Bumblefuck.
The William Osman event, "Open Sauce" will be on July 15th & 16th. I'm guessing old mate is hoping for viewers in the future to comment on how it went. As a time traveller I can tell you now it was pretty, pretty, pretty good.
I'm on my second one of these. I use it pretty regularly as a general contractor. I think they are awesome, but they seem to fail slightly faster than the larger counterparts. That said I'm not going back to the larger drivers. This little one packs the same punch or better while being able to fit more places. Its a win for sure. The only 60v battery I've ever had fail was submerged in water for a few days. I've been using 60v for 4-5 years now.
I noticed you have to use a ton of touch on how hard and fast you run it. I’m a year into my first one and it’s good but has choked a few times, and a buddy has the exact same experience. Milwaukee has a compact impact that is hands down better, and Makita has one that’s even better than that.
@@quinnhaynie7767 its not an absolute workhorse. But its certainly worth the money and a great tool. I've had different experiences with it compared to the Milwaukee, last year I had a job with a lot of hardibacker, my helpers Milwaukee wouldn't drive the screws in as fast and it was very noticeable by the end. Obviously anecdotal experiences aren't worth much. But I do give this a thumbs up dewalt got one right.
Ya I'm a contractor that builds outdoor structures like gazebos and such and I've broken one already. It only lasted about 3 months and I think the drive axle snaped when I was driving a big lag. I got a second one and it's also doing some weird things. It's like slipping out of speed 3 occasionally. I'm kinda disappointed because I'm a big Dewalt platform guy and my 4 old 885 impacts worked amazing and were so durable over like 8 years. But every impact I've had since including two 887s one 840 and now two 850s have all had issues. My 887s and my 840 have collet issues where my 2" bits get stuck in them. I do use Makits Impact XPS bits so maybe that has something to do with it but if that's the case that kinda sucks that I have to use all Dewalt bits. Can't beat the XPS magnet that works with their bits. Or you could but Makita doesn't make the best original Mag Boost bit magnet anymore.
It's so fantastic that you've shared 20 minutes of your delightful humor with us! Having you and BigClive in one video, perhaps dissecting a kettle or some other device that lets you both shine at your best, would have me bursting with laughter. Maybe one day ;-)
21:26 if that had been me the board would have hit me in the crotch... As far as Soros hippies go... My jaw hit the floor when I realized all those fires started enmasse. Here in NC there is still very obvious smoke in the distance 😮 The astute among us might think it suspicious... I think we deserve a tinfoil hat emoji but for now 🥳
Mr. WoodGears Matthias was speculating that those batteries should not be drained all the way down if they have been sitting around less than fully charged. If they are a little out of balance, the lowest cell can get discharged past critical mass and be damaged. He suggests charging them fully if you plan on draining them fully, so that the charger has a chance to top off and balance the cells.
I believe they have been cutting down on the number of imported parts. Turns out, if you're already manufacturing some parts and assembling them in the USA, it's cheaper to not import the rest. Makes for better tools.
Yes they are. The western regional manager told me they were very unhappy with the parts from China. Too many questionable parts being assembled by techs not caring if the part they were using was crap or not. Switching to US a s other Southwestern Asian factories increased the level of individual tool reliability. A win win for everyone.
@@johnstenlund472with all the talk of China and Taiwan and how the CCP is not or ally along with how we need to beef up our military spending, a lot of manufacturers should be looking to bring their production back home. Or at least to a friendly country not near the hotspots.
In mode 1 it’ll sense the load on the fastener and stop for a second and then initiate a single hammer sequence to prevent overdriving fastener. Just keep your finger on the trigger
I have the stubby compact 1/2" impact wrench which looks pretty identical and it's a beast. I'm a mechanic for a water company in the UK so it's standing up well to quite a harsh environment so far
Ive had 3 of this drill. One I stepped on and broke the trigger, the second I used to build a deck during the winter. It did not survive for more than a few minutes as I worked with ice melter and wet gloves. I'm on my third now, and it seems to hold up. I've dropped all of these on concrete floor from 3 meters. They can mechanically handle a lot of abuse
Had mine apart actually had a few of them apart cuz I modified one for a 3/8 drive never encountered a big sneeze of silicone snot dielectric on mine I'd say that was a error
I got a 2 piece set (drill and impact) about 3 years ago of these atomic series. i didnt know what they were. i put up many digital McDonalds drive thru menus with them. seem to be alright for what i do. I got a couple of the fatter 3aH packs the packs that came with mine were 1.5aH even though they looked like my other 2aH batteries.
This is on my list of future tools to replace my XR impact that the handle is glued together. Dewalt has a lot to of issues but I’ve dropped my impact from well over 10 ft more times then I care to admit but it still chooches all day.
Very nice. Since you are low on hex impacts, I would suggest trying the brushless Hercules. It seems like a massive step up, but no one has done a proper BOLTR on one to actually check the skookum factor.
I’ll second this. I have one with about 6 months of HVAC use and so far it’s g2g. Who am I to discriminate what parts of China I want my tools to be made in?
@@SamBrown-tp4ty TTC did some on this, but it’s definitely not a BOLTR. Hazard Fart definitely has Milwaukee in their crosshairs and with Samsung cells in their packs now as well, they are definitely trying to compete.
Interesting with the lowest setting, they were probably going for the 2 out of 20 drill driver clutch torque that you need to not strip out screws in really weak plastic or fiberboard.
That's what I use the installation driver for (mind you, Milwaukee versions): 18v impact for roughing in a building or rough carpentry, then the 12v installation driver for trim out, working inside panels and boxes, drywall hangers, etc. Super useful combo, rarely have to get the big hammer drill out between those two.
@@thepewplace1370 I've never used an installation driver like that, sounds handy. As a DIYer I've relied on 4V electric screwdrivers (non-removable battery), very useful for electrical and Ikea furniture. But even those can be too strong on some weak plastics, in that case it's 1 out of 20 drill clutch or just finish tightening by hand.
I have had that exact same driver for a while and loved it. Ironically, it "failed" today. Then The Matrix brought me you BOTR of it the same day, and thanks to your work, I now know that it was that stupid speed switch. After messing with it, I am now back in business. Thanks!
AvE - You're mistaken about how the Flexvolts off themselves. Pretty sure you learned this from me, and are just misquoting :p. The 60v to 20v slamming doesn't happen when you put it in the charger, it's much worse! *It occurs the second you eject the battery from the tool.* The tool holds the switch in series. When do you swap batteries? When you're giving it full chooch and then it suddenly hits the brick wall of low voltage, no warning, and won't go. What do you do? *Blow the canopy and eject, but it goes and pulls a Goose on you and it's dead before the parachute even hits the water.* The moment it releases, BLAMO back into parallel and if any of those strings had different voltages, you blow the fusible links in the nickle strips that connect the strings. The second major method of failure is that the battery brains pull power A - Constantly, and B - Only from one specific cell, so if you leave the FlexVolt over the winter, one cell is dead, it won't go, and off to the bin with it.
You should have gone to William Osman 's event, could have been entirely anonymous and just enjoyed the weekend, then hung out with the boys after hours! Would have been a hoot.
I LOVE my stubby dewalt. Clearly better than the older units. Number 3 perfect for bolts/nuts, number 1 perfect for shisty Phillips, number 2 perfect for general use. Glad to see this BOLTR
Recently picked up harbor freight's new hercules line impact driver and drill/hammer drill. Even coming from Milwaukee, and Dewalt before that, I love my new harbor freight tools. That being said, I'd love to see you rip one to shreds!
I snatched one up on a bogo deal with the new compact lithium pouch guaranteed house fire style mini 20v batteries... I like the impact, nice power (and the accompanying comoact drill for what it's intended for), but i think this impact and much of the "Atomic" line are definitely a vessel to sell more of their powerstack batteries, as classic length or XL 6a+ 20v or 60v/20v size batteries definitely kill the lightweight and compact 12v tool with 20v power size selling points... I always use 3½"-6" (lol) bits in this impact to actually access anything with my fleet of batteries, although I prefer the longer bits 90% of the time in any of my full size Dewilt or Milfuckee impacts... I definitely wanna see AvE do a BOLTR on those Dewilt pouch cell power-stack batteries, hopefully without losing his hand after forgetting to tape the ring up, or just sticking a screwdriver through a pouch ✋️🤠... They definitely do have some serious short term high current output good enough for high demand tools, but for a very limited time atleast with the small 1.3s or whatever they are (used them on the circular saw, angle grinder, impact wrench, sds rotary hammer, all while trying to bog it, in my very scientific test protocols) 😂 That's just with the tiny 1.3 AH or whatever size too, I'm impressed enough to pick up a 5ah version next time I see a promotion that I can't refuse 🤫 The little powerstacks are perfect on the atomic tools as a single battery voltage solution (although not a 100% answer since dewalt doesn't make equivalents to all my specialty M12 tools that I now couldn't live without) The high current from those baby batteries felt close to the 4-5 AH performance range, although they definitely have some protection because the battery or tool will cycle off if it stays loaded to the max for more than a few seconds, definitely a different feeling than stalling out with typical 18650/21700 battery packs... Something tells me that 5ah version might be the ticket for lightweight overhead work, or for jobs that require carrying or carting tools for long distance, or just for more clearance in tight spots while still having max power for something like an impact wrench or drills running hole saws/auger bits that always find themselves in impossibly small areas! 🤔🤷♂️ Other than one 60v battery that was a recall batch I've had decent luck, I've un alived one and harmed another beyond full performance, but over a few years and maybe 6 batteries or so... The power in certain tools like the 60v grinder and circular saw still make it worth the investment for me, but I do try to baby them when i can more than I do with any 20v or 12v when it comes to overheating or preemptive battery swaps and charging during use... 👍 (and credit where credits due, I do like that Dewalt manufacturers several of their tools in Mexico, and alot of their batteries are manufactured/assembled in Korea or even Japan) plus the "assembled in USA" thing, which is mostly for tax breaks and inport fee reduction, but hey it employs Americans... Everything Milwaukee besides some blades, bits, and maybe a couple hand tools are straight from our friendly neighborhood CCP... I know Milwaukee has quite a few North American employees in offices, but imagine if we turned Mexico and South America into the North America's entire low cost supply hub by investing in some infrastructure instead of literally funding our largest communist rival... Imagine the difference in local population stability, partner nation building, and shipping with rail instead of our reliance of getting everything shipped across the world on enormous shittainer oean haulers... Talk about killing all the birds with one stone! (I might've gotten carried away with this comment, bless you if you actually read all this nonsense) 😄👍
I know some folks don't appreciate the political bullshit... But when fellas start talking about political sharks in the shop, we're beyond diplomacy.... Shop-fellas talking politics are a precursor... Inches were yielded and miles were taken. Here is an unmovable force!
I love william osman, I never would have thought YOU would also know about him. I would have loved to meet both of you if I knew I woulda bought tickets in a heartbeat
17:50 Isn't it the opposite? I though it was always in parallel unless it's connected to a 60v tool. It shows 20v when I check with the volt meter. Anyway we've been running these batteries since around 2018 and so far, we've only replaced one under warranty and 2 stopped charging (one had one dead cell and the other all cells were good still).
Why would it be bad for Canada to require Facebook and Instagram to pay a little to the news outlet that makes the news that Canadians watch on Facebook and Instagram? It costs money to develop news articles that are factually actuate. It costs nothing to develop lies.
AvE, I would love to hear you talk about SCIENCE! HAVE YOU SEEN this new paint that stays cool even in DIRECT SUNLIGHT?! Tech ingredients, and NightHawkInLight made a few videos on this topic. It's MINDBLOWING! Your audience consists of a lot of smart people. I'm sure they would be interested to learn about this type of stuff, and even experiment on their own.
I'm an electrician with a pretty healthy mix of red and yellow. DeWalt drills are head and shoulders above Milwaukee. Milwaukee has DeWalt beat in trade specific tools by far
I mostly agree. I’ve got a lot of personal Milwaukee tools in the m18 & m12 variety. For some odd reason the chucks on the m12 seem more durable than those on the m18 drills. I have 2 of each bought at different times, but both the m18s are extra loose & wobbly. Even in my maintenance shop at work we bought all Milwaukee tools and those m18 chucks are loose and sloppy after about a year of sporadic use. When my m18 drills release the smoke I’ll probably buy a dewalt drill.
Thread Lock already on the fastener. When will tool makers learn to let low- to medium-skilled shop rats do that ourselves? It makes me feel like an authentic maker, you know?
Robertson screws are THE best, but the US still suffers a bit from NIH (not invented here) syndrome. Robbies will grab the bit so tightly that they can be difficult to remove from the tip when pulling them out and require a bit of technique, lest you burn your digits.
@@MrArcticPOWER I haven’t seen many torx head wood screws, but the torx screws I’ve used don’t grab the bit as strongly as Robertsons. When working in a restricted area and can’t get fingers close enough to hold the screw, I’ve had better luck with Robbie’s staying on the bit than torx.
@@scottsheward4740 We don't really have torx head screws over here aside from GRKs, but the few times I had to use torx screws, I always found that they worked so much better. Square are so inconsistent, there's some bits that work great for normal steel screws but absolutely suck for treated or painted screws. Torx should in theory be a bit faster to put on your bit since there's 6 possible positions.
I think if you read the manual... You will find that if you use number 1 and screw until it stalls, then keep the trigger pressed for a second or two, it will start to drive to fill the gap between 1 and 2.
Well the _REAL_ _PROBLEM_ is " i think " ! No man with maple syrup for blood would *DARE* do such an unThinkstable action , _ESPECIALLY_ with a manual ! Its a Hammer Drill. You amalgamate yer learnafications from the skule of _Hard_ _Knocks_ 👊🏼
For a brief moment I thought at last he's cleaned the bench and we'll get a clear view of a dismantlement without the worry of the one vital part required to reassemble a tool flying off into the graveyard of autopsies past. Alas, it did not last as the camera lens went to a wider angle. The one big plus is for once the tool went back together and worked. The warm weather must be good for the man or he's run out of vodka.
Just replaced my 12volt 3/8 from 0207 with the new stubby 3/8. Excellent impact itll even take lugs off when fully charged. Used daily as a mechanic too.
Been meaning to holler at you for years now, maybe I already have but did you know that the autofocus in your camera loves that grid on your yellow lined, green rubber mat?
"Rodriguez was born on June 21, 1967, in San Miguel de Tucumán, Argentina.[4] When he was eight, Rodriguez's family fled to Canada after their home was bombed during the Dirty War as his father was repeatedly jailed and tortured for his activism"
Virtue by proxy? This is the bobblehead Rodriguez, Minister of Culture, toadies to: 'Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has stated strongly the idea of a common culture is no longer applicable to Canada: ‘‘There is no core identity, no mainstream in Canada". "Those qualities are what make us the first postnational state.”'
I recently got a DeWalt pruner for my Mom with the power pack. Being a small lady, she loves it. Next shes gonna want a a holster and a concealed carry permit.
Well I've already broken one and my second one is doing some weird things. First one seems like the drive shaft if that's what you might call it broke because the motor spins but doesn't turn the collet. The Second one sometimes seems like it slips out of gear in speed 3 and goes into a limp mode of sorts where it doesn't have any power. I have to rack the speed selector switch a couple of times and it will start working again. Pretty disappointed coming from 4 Dewalt 885s that lasted for years and years and years of Profesional use and would not die. They all actually still work but do have collet issues at this point and are beat to hell. I'm quite concerned about Dewalts quality control these days as I've had collet issues with my 840 and 887s as well.
In UK we have the metric batteries which are 18 / 54v. Handy to be able to swap between tools of different voltages with one battery and charging platform Number 1 or I is handy for IKEA furniture, means you don’t mash the crap out of the chip board. Nice to hear you have a soft spot for oak. King of trees
