Why has no one done this?

[Zaylor]

What, you mean like this?

Also modified the back end of the battery slot to accept the 18v Li-ion from the bigger tools. They come with 12v and it has had no problems with the 18v

Will blast off lugnuts ~100ft-lbs no problem

Exactly, very nice.

Isn't it rated at 58 ft.-lbs, how are you busting 100 with it?

 

[92integra]

I'm not really looking to bust things loose with it like an impact wrench. I understand that that's not feasible. In those situations I would use a breaker bar and then spin it out with the power tool.

On the other hand, for situations like Brownsfan mentioned, you can use it both to break and spin.

if your fine with doing something like this then whats your problem with a cordless ratchet???? if milwakee isnt fast enough for you buy the snap on one....

i totally agree with you it would be awesome if there was a cordless hammerhead capable of 300 ft/lbs with multiple torque settings, were just not there yet, i say give it another 5 years and there will be one in every pro tech's tool box

 

[Zaylor]

if your fine with doing something like this then whats your problem with a cordless ratchet???? if milwakee isnt fast enough for you buy the snap on one....

i totally agree with you it would be awesome if there was a cordless hammerhead capable of 300 ft/lbs with multiple torque settings, were just not there yet, i say give it another 5 years and there will be one in every pro tech's tool box

I want the impacting action and doubled torque that the right angle impact drivers achieve.

Hopefully sooner! We have seen a lot of development in this area even in the last 2 yrs.

 

[zakmartin]

I know this is like kicking a dead horse, but when it comes to impact tools...

 

[FriendOfYours]

Exactly, very nice.

Isn't it rated at 58 ft.-lbs, how are you busting 100 with it?

No adapter makes a huge difference, but it's mostly from the 6 extra volts

 

[cyberslick188]

When you have access to both, cordless > air every day.

 

[Zaylor]

No adapter makes a huge difference, but it's mostly from the 6 extra volts

Was the battery slot mod easy enough?

I wonder how many other cordless tools could have their inner beasts unlocked by stepping up to a higher voltage battery.

 

[Zaylor]

No adapter makes a huge difference, but it's mostly from the 6 extra volts

Another question for you, if you don't mind.

Could you tell me the specifics of the one you did vs. doing the same mod to the Jobmax version? Does one have an advantage?

 

[FriendOfYours]

The JobMax takes a vertical post looking battery pack, this is the old slide in 12v. Love my jobmax ratchet and right angle impact though, the head is a touch smaller on the jobmax impact.

The slot mod was simply cut on the back and nothing else. Took 30 seconds

This motor can handle 18v, I went through all the part numbers and found the voltage range from the manufacturer. Have to check with others

 

[er3456df]

Because...the bolts where you'd need to use an impact wouldn't be able to be removed with such a low torque tool.

It's possibly not meant for automotive use. It has 60 foot pounds. At that rating you don't need really need impact unless it's rusted out. Where clearance is that much of an issue the torque is probably much higher and probably not rusted out.

I think you missed the point- using this thing where you'd normally use an air ratchet means that the low torque is compensated for by the impact feature. It's not supposed to replace an air impact. It might, however, replace an 80 ft-lb air ratchet.

I have the Craftsman in the picture, and I've had the exact same thought. I use a socket adapter on it all the time for top-engine stuff, and it's EXACTLY the right tool for the job. It just needs a lower profile, like this guy said.