Impact Wrench to ¼ Hex Adapter

[MarcSeattle]

Any recommendations on an adapter for an impact wrench with a 1/2" anvil to be able to use 1/4" hex impact bits? For example, to drive GRK screws.

 

[whateg01]

Better off doing something like this. Even better if you get them impact rated

https://www.harborfreight.com/12-in-drive-star-bit-socket-set-9-piece-67887.html

Here's the one I meant to link.

1/2 in. Drive Impact Star Bit Socket Set, 8 Piece

Amazing deals on this 8Pc 1/2In Dr Impact Star Bit Socket Set at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.

www.harborfreight.com

 

[bpwoodworking]

KoKen makes one that is an absolute brick **** house. It’s quick release and works with E6 bits. I use it in the shop for running lags and it works very well.

A lot of other ones jam the bit into the holder after driving a lag.

I like this better than dedicated sockets for driving lags since the bits are cheaper to replace. I use it with bits from Felo and they are great for driving lags.

 

[Pig_Pen]

Looks like Milwaukee makes one. I also found one by Titan on Amazon.

Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/2 in. Square x 1/4 in. Hex Impact Adaptor 48-03-4410 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Milwaukee 1/2 in. Square x 1/4 in. Hex Shockwave Impact Adaptor 48-03-4410

www.homedepot.com

 

[KnurledNut]

I know its not what you asked, but a good drill is better, quicker and more efficient at driving construction lags/structural screws like GRK RSS’s and Headloks. It also does less damage to the screw coating.

 

[Dakotadadv8]

Adapter is a good idea, need to look at the Milwaukee Shockwave. However I bought 2 Dewalt impact drivers and an impact wrench, all 3 around $600 in total from Lowes. Not too bad if you do a lot DIY projects.

 

[Wamsutta]

They have one that uses a set screw to secure the 1/4" screwdriver bit.

Click Here

 

[bcradio]

Any recommendations on an adapter for an impact wrench with a 1/2" anvil to be able to use 1/4" hex impact bits? For example, to drive GRK screws.

Do you not have an impact driver? I would think that setup would break bits left and right

 

[Wamsutta]

Do you not have an impact driver? I would think that setup would break bits left and right

Maybe an impact rated bit might work. They're supposed to twist a little bit absorbing the impact blows.

 

[assassin10000]

KAIFNT K352 Square Drive Quick-Release Bit Holder Socket Adapters, Impact Grade, 3-Piece https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089D3NY1V/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I have these. They sell individually too.

 

[theoldwizard1]

Looks like Milwaukee makes one. I also found one by Titan on Amazon.

Milwaukee SHOCKWAVE 1/2 in. Square x 1/4 in. Hex Impact Adaptor 48-03-4410 - The Home Depot

Visit The Home Depot to buy Milwaukee 1/2 in. Square x 1/4 in. Hex Shockwave Impact Adaptor 48-03-4410

www.homedepot.com

I have the same one in 3/8" drive. Works great !

 

[rust in the eye]

Do you not have an impact driver? I would think that setup would break bits left and right

^^^ not to mention fasteners. I'm unaware of what the OP will be driving but my little Makita 1/4" impact has twisted the heads off of many screws/bolts appropriately sized to be driven by a 1/4" tool.

 

[bpwoodworking]

Battery powered impacts that I use, both the 1/4 hex drive and 1/2 sq drive have power settings. For site work I just use the impact driver since it is compact but for the shop I have a 1/2 impact so that I can use it for everything including heavy lags. I generally just set it for the task at hand. I haven't yet broken a bit or stripped a fastener.

 

[Wamsutta]

So now it's just a matter of whether a guy wants a set screw or a quick release for the bit retention.