In a shop-only setting, a quality air impact might make more sense, rather than cordless. You get less torque, but should be less maintenance if you keep it oiled
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Yes, it is impact wrench..sorry, these beefy power tools are new to me!
M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench Friction Ring
I thought one of my current hand tool 1/2 inch sockets would fit - perhaps not be strong enough for use, but that it would attach so I would know what to look for - but that does not seem to be quick big enough...do I just need to brute force it, or are they incompatible?
I took a quick look at some harbor freight socket sets..
..but they have a hole for a pin....the impact wrench doesn't have a hole on the attachment portion.1/2 in. Drive Metric Impact Deep Socket Set, 13 Piece
Amazing deals on this 13Pc 1/2In Dr Metric Deep Wall Impact Socket at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.www.harborfreight.com
Do Impact Wrenches use the same sockets as Impact Drivers (assuming both are 1/4 inch?) Is that harbor freight set suitable or should I be looking for something else?
your regular sockets should fit fine on the impact wrench if it's the correct nominal size (1/2" etc). Easy to verify with calipers. It's just that those friction rings are really tough at first and you need to muscle the sockets on. FWIW, I would not hesitate to use a regular socket in a pinch if I did not have an impact one around, I would just double up on eye protection. It's not exactly like a certainty that they will shatter in a million pieces the first time you use them with an impact wrench...
So been looking at the M18 Fuel impacts as I want something that is larger to hand stubborn bolts and duty for taking wheels off. I have a small M12 kit that I love but wondering if there is a "cheaper" place to purchase the M18 impact set (tool, battery charger) that doesn't cost like $500?
Nifty! I might have to look into that. My BIL is a professional plumber so he can contact his milwaukee rep and get his price for me. Don't know if that would be cheaper than your group or not. Love my little M12 set just want the bigger guy for stubborn bolts and lug nutz.There’s a Facebook group I’m on that’s dedicated to buying and selling Milwaukee tools there’s a lot of people on there selling new tools at wholesale cost. No reason to pay more at the store.
Oh yeah and the 1/2” M18 Fuel is probably the best tool purchase I have ever made.
@cruisermatt can you share the name of the FB group? I applied to join I thought a likely candidate and never heard back.There’s a Facebook group I’m on that’s dedicated to buying and selling Milwaukee tools there’s a lot of people on there selling new tools at wholesale cost. No reason to pay more at the store.
Oh yeah and the 1/2” M18 Fuel is probably the best tool purchase I have ever made.