Thanks for the video. My wife got me both 20v DeWalt ratchets for Christmas. 3/8” and 1/2” drives. My only complaint is that the switch to change direction is backwards. You turn the switch counterclockwise to go righty tighty. I think it’s just a little counter intuitive. I get to use them on my motorcycle tomorrow, so I’m excited about that. A better way to test the torque is to use the DeWalt to put the nut on then use the torque wrench to see how much torque it takes to tighten it up a little further. I’d watch that video too. Anyway, thanks again. Merry Christmas and have a happy new year.
Thank you for this review. I know you are showcasing it's power and capabilities even tho you are suppose to break it loose first then hammer down. I've been looking at a new line up of battery tools. I traded my Kobalt stuff for a nice tool box. How has it held up in a mechanical setting since you bought it?
So far so good! I like it best with the 2amp battery as it is lighter. I do find myself having to be careful with it because it will easily over torque a bolt... Have damaged an exhaust flange accidentally with it.
that was pretty straight forward...what more does someone need to know...i have 20 volt drill and driver and like you i just want to keep everything the same...been saving up and now i'm ready to get this and the 1/2 inch impact wrench dcf900...been using eartquake air wrench from hf and it busted blade nuts on my brushhog and those can be a pain...but for gp i'm ready for cordless...thanks for the vid, i'm stoked
Hi Emel! I don't have the 1/2" ratchet, but at first glance, it looks like they are identical in height, width, and length. 3/8: www.dewalt.com/product/dcf513b/atomic-compact-seriestm-20v-max-brushless-38-ratchet-tool-only 1/2: www.dewalt.com/product/dcf512b/atomic-compact-seriestm-20v-max-brushless-12-ratchet-tool-only?tid=585331 Thanks for watching!
No it's right... I was letting it get a head start by adding as much play as possible to the ratchet gears and the socket to bolt head so it could give it one good impact 👍
@@ThisOldFarmShop Other channels have tested this same DCF513 and NO ONE has broken a bolt free above 70ft lbs. IT is possible that because they are using bigger nuts there is more holding power with a bigger nut. But what is more likely? You got the tool to brake a bolt 50 FT LBS!! higher then everyone else INCLUDING Dewalt themselves ( they say 70 ft lbs max ) OR your torque wrench is just wrong? So is EVERYONE ELSE including the make of the tool wrong?
@philidox7599 No but seriously, I'm sure it's the slack and impact technique. So it's not just power but impact as well. And it takes several impacts to break it loose. Not everyone knows how to abuse a tool like me lol 😆 Go back and look at the video around 3:55. I explain it in plain redneck.
Nice video..however it seems your more concerned with its power numbers and that’s not what these ratchets were intended for they were made to spin off bolts fast after they have been cracked lose. If your looking for the same form figure as this tool but with power torque numbers you really need a right angle impact rachet
You are so right it's not a impact ratchet you use it like a regular ratchet you don't hit the spin off soon as you put it on you manually loosen it first then spin off 🤦
Understood. However, in my opinion running a nut or bolt on and off would be a pretty boring video. Was just trying to showcase that it really is capable of breaking loose a pretty tight bolt just like the specs say.. 👍 Thanks for watching!
