Porter cable 20V impact driver

[PoorOwner]

impact driver

I want to get one and use it to loosen 10-14mm socket fasteners under the hood.

can you tell me how well it will work?

I also have a bosch PS20A but relatively feel like it wasn't meant for this job but the porter cable with 2x the power might work a lot better.


http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009JBBF0K/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[sweetcretin]

What you linked isn't an impact driver. (Link has been fixed.)


I wouldn't use the PS20A either, but if you bought their 12V impact driver, I think you'll be surprised by what it will do.

 

[reptilezs]

i would get the milwaukee fuel 3/8 impact gun. plenty of power to spare. the non fuel version might suit your needs and budget better. if using square drive sockets i would avoid the 1/4 inch hex chuck impact drivers

 

[Loscaldazar]

What you linked isn't an impact driver.


I wouldn't use the PS20A either, but if you bought their 12V impact driver, I think you'll be surprised by what it will do.

It's an impact driver alright. What is normally used for this job is an impact wrench (which I think you meant to say it wasn't an impact wrench).

The PC 20V system is damn powerful (1450 in-lbs of torque~120 Ft-lbs) and it is extremely small too! They are fantastic!

 

[PoorOwner]

I don't need a lot of power, I have air for that
But it would be nice not to need to drag that dirty hose inside the car..

Maybe I will try the bosch with the chuck adapter first, since that is even smaller

 

[stage20]

Pass on porter @able and bosch. Look into dewalt or makita. Even the ridgid stuff. Their prices are finally getting on par with the rest. Ridgid that is.

 

[Danglerb]

I didn't have much luck with my PS40 and 13mm fasteners, but could be just me.

 

[MattPersman]

Try the Bosch PS41 to go with your ps20. Same battery platform but much more grunt. The ps20 you have is just a screw driver.

 

[PoorOwner]

oops PS40 is what I have, got the model numbers mixed up

 

[PoorOwner]

Any thoughts on the ridgid x4 stuff, they now have a 1/2" impact and claims 300 ft lbs
I heard the battery cells are same as the ones nside milwaukee

 

[MattPersman]

If you Already have a 1/4 impact I would suggest a 3/8 like snap on or Milwaukee or even IR 5130 sounds like you need more power not a cheapie that may do some of the bolts

 

[PoorOwner]

Ok, I'm really confused, for the Milwaukee, what is the difference between Fuel and regular,
are they different tool body with different battery? Is it the brushless version?

Are the M12 versions worth checking out?

 

[firebox40dash5]

Ok, I'm really confused, for the Milwaukee, what is the difference between Fuel and regular,
are they different tool body with different battery? Is it the brushless version?

Are the M12 versions worth checking out?

Yeah, Fuel is their brushless line. Mo' powah, mo' runtime.

I have the M18 3/8" and M12 hex versions. The big one is a freaking beast for a compact gun, and the little one ain't bad either. A little expensive, but worth it IMO for the power and runtime. I rarely even change out a battery mid-day, and I don't think I've had to change 2 batteries in a day yet.

 

[sweetcretin]

It's an impact driver alright. What is normally used for this job is an impact wrench (which I think you meant to say it wasn't an impact wrench).

The PC 20V system is damn powerful (1450 in-lbs of torque~120 Ft-lbs) and it is extremely small too! They are fantastic!

He fixed the link. It was originally for the drill. Sneeky.

 

[PoorOwner]

Sorry about that link, I fixed it in the first 3 minutes, they looked almost the same.

After checking out specs and holding the tools at home depot I think I have decided to go with the M18 Fuel 3/8 impact with 2 XC 4.0 batteries.

I was first drawn in by the kits where you get the drill, impact hex driver etc for cheap, than maybe adding a impact wrench tool only, but the kits come with a low capacity battery usually 1.5-2.0 ah. I decided that I probably want the big battery. Also the control modes seems useful to install lug nuts to a initial torque before torqueing by hand,

The brushless is nice because I am planning on using it to remove a gas tank, I heard the brushless have no sparks?

Milwaukee also have a non fuel M18 1/2" impact wrench rated at 450 ft lbs, should I want to get one in the future I would already have the 18V battery.

 

[Danglerb]

Unless you have a needed now, I'd wait for a sale in a couple weeks.

 

[bowlofturtle]

I'm between the m12 and m18 3/8 wrench. The m12 should be exactly what I need. But the appeal of getting the m18 3/8 now and expanding to a 1/2 later is tempting.

I need to check these out at home depot to see the size and weight diff.

 

[PoorOwner]

^^ I would go with the M18, the fuel tool comes which a charger that charges M12 batteries as well. But on the other hand, if you got the M12 and wanted to have more...

I would pack the M18 with me for a road trip, the M12 weren't officially meant for lug nuts although it's been done.

 

[bowlofturtle]

^^ I would go with the M18, the fuel tool comes which a charger that charges M12 batteries as well. But on the other hand, if you got the M12 and wanted to have more...

I would pack the M18 with me for a road trip, the M12 weren't officially meant for lug nuts although it's been done.

Lugnut/ struts and etc would be air impact. Its outside the car, not hard to reach.

 

[sloppy]

anything inside of car a M12 should be plenty, with the exception of maybe seat belt hardware.

Personally for in car work I would get the hex driver, you will be using it for screws, etc once you get it. the 1/4, 3/8 adapters work fine if you need to use sockets..

the more compact size of the M12 also comes in handy inside a car. Not to mention the M12 ratchets and right angle drill are freaking a awesome addition to anyone's tool box..

 

[firebox40dash5]

anything inside of car a M12 should be plenty, with the exception of maybe seat belt hardware.

Personally for in car work I would get the hex driver, you will be using it for screws, etc once you get it. the 1/4, 3/8 adapters work fine if you need to use sockets..

That's what sold me on the M12 hex/M18 3/8" combo. The little one is plenty competent even with a 1/4" adapter on it, and is more than enough for any screw head. It's also wonderfully light and compact, where the M18 with an XC battery has the weight and form of a 5lb dumbbell.

 

[PoorOwner]

I don't really like the hex adapter, it seems to add another 1/2" to the length.

yes I know the top to bottom is bulkier.

But the front to back listed on Milwaukee site. Maybe someone working there isn't measuring it right.
M12 1/4 impact wrench 5.75" (500 in lbs max)
M12 3/8 impact wrench 6.5"
M18 3/8 impact wrench 6.0"

Might be interested in the 1/4 impact, even though that doesn't have a lot of torque..