what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[nicebutdim]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

 

[Mikegh]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

Ya had the 12v Bosch impact for a long time , nice drill

Had a bad introduction to removing lawnmower blades

My supposedly knowledgeable friend said u remove them by turning clockwise

Turned out its anti-clockwise on mine

 

[DPG]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

Great comparison ?

From now on when referring to an object's weight, I will relate it to number of average potatoes.

 

[nicebutdim]

Ya had the 12v Bosch impact for a long time , nice drill

Had a bad introduction to removing lawnmower blades

My supposedly knowledgeable friend said u remove them by turning clockwise

Turned out its anti-clockwise on mine

Blades are generally designed to self-tighten as they rotate. If in doubt, pull the plug lead and carefully peek underneath while giving it a slow pull - yeah, I know that isn't well worded ?

Great comparison ?

From now on when referring to an object's weight, I will relate it to number of average potatoes.

For small objects, it's easier to stick with one potato and roughly specify its size ?

 

[loz2754]

Muchas gracias. Out of curiosity, did you discover that the impact driver worked with these bits through experimenting or were you told about it?

A sparky who I sometimes work with showed me. I was amazed.

 

[Mikegh]

A sparky who I sometimes work with showed me. I was amazed.

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

 

[loz2754]

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

Yes DeWalt 18v.

 

[nicebutdim]

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

You'd probably get away with a 12V impact, but those bits are far too aggressive for 12V drills.

 

[Mikegh]

Gonna check that out soon

 

[Mikegh]

You'd probably get away with a 12V impact, but those bits are far too aggressive for 12V drills.

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

 

[nicebutdim]

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

Same thing - manufacturers changed the nominal advertised voltage, in an effort at making them seem more powerful.

Those bits are great value and eat through wood, but don't let them touch nails.

 

[LastManOnline]

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

Agree. Have the dewalt version. Comes in a set with a torch. Great bit of kit.

 

[Mikegh]

That impact is a beast. If electrical work slows down you'll be ready to start up tyre fitting.

The DeWalt impact is supposed to be the business

Up on 900Nm torque

 

[Pete999]

chop saw with the right blade, careful use and the right PPE is ideal for PVC trunking

 

[MJPD29]

Muchas gracias. Out of curiosity, did you discover that the impact driver worked with these bits through experimenting or were you told about it?

They are brilliant bits but never tried them with an impact driver