Milwaukee 18V impact gun?

[jrsavoie]

I've been using that model Milwaukee for several months now. It is very heavy, especially if you stick a 6 AH or bigger battery on it. Heavier than my 1/2" IR air impact I've had for years - and also more powerful. It has 4 power levels it can be set at; the most powerful will bust off lugs.

If you are concerned about weight you might consider one of the smaller, lighter models. I also have a Milwaukee M18 1/4" Hex Impact that amazes me with what it can do. It is a fraction of the weight of the 1/2" drive M18 and I've been able to remove lug nuts with it.

I have the 3/8 square drive. I like it better than the 1/4" hexdrive.
They make good magnetic 3/8 square to 1/4" hex sockets to hold the bits.

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[jrsavoie]

The torque limiting extensions don't always work properly with the electric impacts.

Be careful. You can do some damage ina hurry.

 

[sixdogs]

This happens all the time PROVIDED the order was fulfilled by Amazon. Refund made by Amazon as soon as the item is scanned in by the carrier.

This is when the seller is a third party that is selling though Amazon and the refund is processed by the third party seller.

It has always ticked me off that any seller (except Amazon) takes my money instantly but it takes 30 days to refund it. I can understand them waiting until they see the product is undamaged but to take 30 days after it has been received (tracking) is unreal.

My order was bought and fulfilled by Amazon. I only buy pricey stuff that way. That's why I'm surprised.

 

[John0829]

My order was bought and fulfilled by Amazon. I only buy pricey stuff that way. That's why I'm surprised.

That is a surprise, I have never had that happen with anything bought from and supplied by Amazon.

 

[sixdogs]

That is a surprise, I have never had that happen with anything bought from and supplied by Amazon.

They could just be giving the standard language to everyone and will credit back as soon as they get it. I'm optimistic and Amazon has been more than fair dealing with me so far.

 

[jigs_n_fixtures]

The torque limiting extensions don't always work properly with the electric impacts.

Be careful. You can do some damage ina hurry.

HUH!! The torque limiting extensions are brute force simple engineering. The limiter acts as a spring, the torque is limited by the strength of the steel, and the diameter and length of the reduced segment. The only way it can be off more than a few percent, is if one of the parameters: steel strength, length or diameter are off.

I avoid the inexpensive torque limiters because while I can measure the length and diameter, I have no easy way to check the strength of chiwanese steel. And again, the Torque Test Channel on YouTube, has tested the torque limiting extensions, and if you’re buying a set, it is worth the time to watch their review.

 

[tomplum]

Enjoy your new impact!

 

[LouNY]

HUH!! The torque limiting extensions are brute force simple engineering. The limiter acts as a spring, the torque is limited by the strength of the steel, and the diameter and length of the reduced segment. The only way it can be off more than a few percent, is if one of the parameters: steel strength, length or diameter are off.

I avoid the inexpensive torque limiters because while I can measure the length and diameter, I have no easy way to check the strength of chiwanese steel. And again, the Torque Test Channel on YouTube, has tested the torque limiting extensions, and if you’re buying a set, it is worth the time to watch their review.

I've had good luck with my torque sticks on my Milwaukee M18 and my pneumatic wrenches, they have been within 10 ft lbs when I checked them.

 

[Oldbinder]

Enjoy your new impact!

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And don’t forget the 12v Milwaukee grease gun

 

[sixdogs]

I have a high torque dewalt impact gun. I’ve only used it a few times so far, but it impressed me. I thought nothing would compare with my Aircat 1/2” or my 120v dewalt, but it works great. I also have a bunch of Makita stuff in my work truck for home repair/general construction. They all work great.

I have the dewalt stuff in the garage because when I bought them, dewalt was offering discounts if you traded in old tools. So I got a drill kit and the 1/4” hex impact kit. I’ve added a 3/8” square drive impact, the 1/2” impact, and a couple flashlights. Traded in an old 12v NiCd dewalt drill and an old Metabo drill. I don’t even use a corded droplight anymore.

For the Makita stuff in the truck, I have the drill and impact drivers, circular saw, sawzall, buzz cutter, vacuum, hardie board shears and most recently added a jigsaw to replace my 30 year old dewalt corded. They all work great.

Whichever you choose, they’re all good quality.

Look at the amount of torque you need, I have a Milwaukee 3/8 drive that I use for lug nuts on my truck and it takes 160lbs. of torque, the 3/8 handles everything that I need an impact for.

If the need should arise, which has not yet, that I need more there is always the air impact or my SIL's 1/2" Milwaukee

I'll bet a 3/8' M18 would handle all your needs.

In re-reading this thread, I keep seeing your comments on 3/8", espcially Makita. In my life, 3/8" air tools used to be useless. They are obviously better today but how good are they and how do you use yours? What do you do with it and what is too much for it?