3/4” or 1” cordless impacts

[dodge man]

On Dewalt the 18 volt batteries were NiCad and didn’t last that long. The newer 20 volt are lithium ion and last much longer.

 

[CliffordK]

Milwaukee has a great warranty, I believe I would send that angle grinder back.

I probably should have, but it is a little late now. I bought the Milwaukee M18 angle grinder in January 2020, I think. My first project was to cut welds on some steel trusses to bring them down. It would grind for about 30 seconds then shut off. I got pretty quick at restarting. Perhaps it was hard work. That may have been the project that I started hunting for larger M18 batteries that helped a little bit, but not enough.

I think I got that project done mostly with corded grinders. I used the grinder for the rest of the year before it finally died on me, and has been set aside, but not forgotten.

So far I've used the Hercules angle grinders quite a bit, and the only time they konk out is when I bind the blade. And they just keep going.

This morning I ordered a few new Greenworks tools, and decided to throw a 24V angle grinder onto the order. However, they don't seem to sell any impacts larger than 1/2".

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I probably should have, but it is a little late now. I bought the Milwaukee M18 angle grinder in January 2020, I think. My first project was to cut welds on some steel trusses to bring them down. It would grind for about 30 seconds then shut off. I got pretty quick at restarting. Perhaps it was hard work. That may have been the project that I started hunting for larger M18 batteries that helped a little bit, but not enough.

I think I got that project done mostly with corded grinders. I used the grinder for the rest of the year before it finally died on me, and has been set aside, but not forgotten.

So far I've used the Hercules angle grinders quite a bit, and the only time they konk out is when I bind the blade. And they just keep going.

This morning I ordered a few new Greenworks tools, and decided to throw a 24V angle grinder onto the order. However, they don't seem to sell any impacts larger than 1/2".

Well they will repair or replace for free for 5 years, so you still have time, and unless something has changed they will email you a shipping label, you print it out and box it up, UPS picks it up and in about 10 days it's fixed or they send you a new one and they pay shipping both ways.

 

[plastikosmd]

I think I have 6? M18 grinders (I hate switching between cutoff, grinder, cup brush, sanding disk, etc

I pick them up at the pawn shop(s)

I don’t think I’ve stalled one like described. (Some are fuel, some are not)

I’ve stalled the drill (occasionally) when drilling thick metal with maybe 5/8 bit on the little burr that develops just before breaking though. Mostly technique, as my m18 mag drill hasn’t stalled

 

[Hay Dude]

So it looks like I can get a DeWalt 60V (20V max, whatever) 3/4” impact for 250-300.
I’ve got some serious bolts to remove and I don’t want to use a ratchet all day, so I might just go for it.

Meanwhile I have my 1” set if it gets crazy….

I put my 1/2” and 3/8” ratchets next to it….just for size reference.

 

[Lineman North Florida]

So it looks like I can get a DeWalt 60V (20V max, whatever) 3/4” impact for 250-300.
I’ve got some serious bolts to remove and I don’t want to use a ratchet all day, so I might just go for it.

Meanwhile I have my 1” set if it gets crazy….

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Like I said don't take your pull handle and cheater bar off the truck, but it will save you a lot of hand wrenching.

 

[tractortroof]

Of course in order to be “first string” you must own a Milwaukee 3/4” impact . We use it weekly to change some tire, I did use it to replace a sacrificial anode on an old water heater, which is normally quite challenging. It was a breeze with the impact.

 

[Skypuppy]

After watching a lot of YT videos, I took a chance on a Selee (sp?) unit. Fine tool that has not let me down. Only had it a few months and still haven't had to charge either battery (comes with two.) It was also the cheapest of all the mid-high torque units. 600 or so lb-ft IIRC. Variable, too. Fits my big hands well.

 

[CliffordK]

So it looks like I can get a DeWalt 60V (20V max, whatever) 3/4” impact for 250-300.
I’ve got some serious bolts to remove and I don’t want to use a ratchet all day, so I might just go for it.

Meanwhile I have my 1” set if it gets crazy….

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That looks like a pretty small ratchet set. A few years ago I found a 1" Armstrong ratchet at a second hand store, and there was no choice but to bring it home.

 

[rneal55555]

For as often as I would use a 3/4" or 1" I'll just stick with air.

I am mostly DeWalt as I got a deal on them and want to stay with the same batteries.

That said I had an old Black and Decker Sawzall and was able to ger an adapter to put my DeWalt batteries on it. I picked up a Ryobi 1/2" last year as an after Christmas sale for $99 came with one battery and a slow charger. I recently ordered the adapter to use my DeWalt Batteries on it.

So I've broadened the tools I will buy if I can get and adapter to my batteries.

 

[Hay Dude]

That looks like a pretty small ratchet set. A few years ago I found a 1" Armstrong ratchet at a second hand store, and there was no choice but to bring it home.

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If you say so…lol…
Here’s the “small” 3 &1/8 socket that goes with it…

Wrench & 3” socket next to size 12 work boots.

 

[DeathMerchant]

1/2" Dewalt here and it does the job. I already had Dewalt tools and several batteries so it was a no brainer from that viewpoint. I have yet to encounter anything that it can't handle.

 

[Too many Kubotas]

1/2" Dewalt here and it does the job. I already had Dewalt tools and several batteries so it was a no brainer from that viewpoint. I have yet to encounter anything that it can't handle.

Are you primarily working on Suzuki Samurais?

 

[Dooley]

Back about 2005, I bought the old style set of Milwaukee cordless power tools. The V28 series they were called. Heavily built and also just plain heavy. Twice the heft of the modern Fuel series. They were beasts for torque compared to the modern Fuels. They were discontinued about 10 years ago, but all of mine are still going strong, and the batteries are still fine. I use them often. The Impact is a real brute.

But not I'm 20 years older and beginning to replace everything with the newer lighter weight 12 & 18 volt Milwaukees.
rScotty

Same here. I have the V28 series with the same results.

 

[TGM5040]

There is a guy that tests out impact wrenches and reviews them on youtube, I think a search for 'torque test youtube' will get you there.

 

[gstrom99]

There is a guy that tests out impact wrenches and reviews them on youtube, I think a search for 'torque test youtube' will get you there.

Yep. The link to the uTube thing was posted on page 1. I'm still using 1/2" air impacts in the shop, but been thinking of upgrading. I really don't have a need for a 1" impact (air or batt), if it is that big/stuck I get out the 3/4" breaker bar and pipe extension and then a torch...

 

[yomax4]

I've broken off lugs with a Milwaukee 1/2" I doubt I need anything larger for what I do. I got a kick out of watching the guys running 1" air impacts at a farm repair shop. No thanks on those.

 

[5030]

DeWalt torque wrenches are known to be bucking broncos, if it's a real issue, you might want to invest in a smoother brand, that means pretty much any other brand lol

DeWalt wrenches are kinda like a Harley, more vibration and sound with no gain in output

https://www.youtube.com/@TorqueTestChannel

Good source of air and cordless tool reviews.

Dang Milwaukee shaker...

 

[Lineman North Florida]

I believe most any of the name brands could serve you well, meaning whatever battery powered tools and battery's that you already own, Milwaukee set the bar years ago with the Fuel brushless technology but the other name brands have caught up and are as good or better these days.

Nox Vidmate VLC​

Did you copy and paste my post that was #2 in this thread , if not you and I think a lot alike.

 

[jyoutz]

Hmm. All three of mine still work just fine after about four years, and I use them quite a bit.

Bought those refurbished, as with most of my Milwaukee cordless tools.

I have the Milwaukee corded sawzall and 1/2” hammer drill. Absolute beasts, but of course they’re corded.