Hand Impact Driver

[TacoFergie]

Looking for a new hand impact driver, likely 3/8 drive. My 15+ year old Lisle 1/2" hand impact (the style you hit with a hammer) quite working a while back. Does anyone have any experience with any other brands?

I have no problem getting another Lisle, but if there's another one out there that's good quality I'll consider it. My primary use is the torx bit screws that hold rotors on and other random female fasteners that strip easily. The hammer blow plus impact keeps it seated and doesn't strip the screw like an traditional impact.

 

[Randol]

I have not bought one in years, I think mine is a Great Neck. I'd prefer Taiwan made over China.

 

[Nukeman7]

Looking for a new hand impact driver, likely 3/8 drive. My 15+ year old Lisle 1/2" hand impact (the style you hit with a hammer) quite working a while back. Does anyone have any experience with any other brands?

I have no problem getting another Lisle, but if there's another one out there that's good quality I'll consider it. My primary use is the torx bit screws that hold rotors on and other random female fasteners that strip easily. The hammer blow plus impact keeps it seated and doesn't strip the screw like an traditional impact.

Lisle tools are mostly made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty. I recently had an oil filter wrench wear out after ~15 years of use and reached out to Lisle customer service. The representative was extremely courteous and sent me a replacement within a week without having to provide proof or return the broken wrench. My experience with Lisle was similar to the video below.

 

[Arc]

Lisle tools are made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty. I recently had an oil filter wrench wear out after ~15 years of use and reached out to Lisle customer service. The representative was extremely courteous and sent me a replacement within a week without having to provide proof or return the broken wrench. My experience with Lisle was similar to the video below.

Good to know.

 

[Arc]

Looking for a new hand impact driver, likely 3/8 drive. My 15+ year old Lisle 1/2" hand impact (the style you hit with a hammer) quite working a while back. Does anyone have any experience with any other brands?

I have no problem getting another Lisle, but if there's another one out there that's good quality I'll consider it. My primary use is the torx bit screws that hold rotors on and other random female fasteners that strip easily. The hammer blow plus impact keeps it seated and doesn't strip the screw like an traditional impact.

I have an old lisle and a new one from Lowes though I don't remember the brand name. It is a must have tool that's for sure.

 

[TacoFergie]

Lisle tools are mostly made in the USA and have a lifetime warranty. I recently had an oil filter wrench wear out after ~15 years of use and reached out to Lisle customer service. The representative was extremely courteous and sent me a replacement within a week without having to provide proof or return the broken wrench. My experience with Lisle was similar to the video below.

Well, maybe I'll have to reach out to them! Thank you! I can't view the video on my work computer, but i'll have to watch it later.

 

[Astro14]

I’ve got a 3/8” Vessel. Didn’t know 1/2 ones existed.

Vessel Impact Driver No.250001 https://a.co/d/7Ets98d

It’s a quality tool. Not expensive

 

[AutoMechanic]

I have the Tekton one. I purchased at Rural King probably 4 or 5 years ago and it’s done very well. Haven’t broken any of the tips or mushroomed the end like I have with cheaper ones.

 

[Trav]

Koken Attack Driver, very high quality. 30% off black Friday sale making it reasonable.

https://kokenusa.com/products/attack-driver-set-1-2sq-dr-2

 

[ka9mnx]

Rarely used mine but an invaluable tool when needed. Sorry, can't recommend one since I bought mine off the Mack tool truck 20 years ago. Expensive but convenient.

 

[jjblbi]

My Craftsman 1/2" hand impact driver is over 40 years old. Not frequently used and when it is never has failed me. The adapter can take hex bits that are a shaft size up from the normal screwdriver bits.

 

[Chris142]

I bought on from the MAC truck. It broke the first time I used it. Guy warrantied it and that one broke. He warrantied that one and I took it home.

I bought one from Harbor Freight and it's been flawless for years. It's just the cheap silver one with a few bits.

 

[User_19876]

All I’ve ever used is Lisle. Let us know if you find something you like better.

 

[Astro14]

Koken Attack Driver, very high quality. 30% off black Friday sale making it reasonable.

https://kokenusa.com/products/attack-driver-set-1-2sq-dr-2

You and your tool recommendations - I just bought another tool!

 

[TacoFergie]

I’ve got a 3/8” Vessel. Didn’t know 1/2 ones existed.

Vessel Impact Driver No.250001 https://a.co/d/7Ets98d

It’s a quality tool. Not expensive

Do you know what size bits come with it? The Lisle has 5/16" bit adapter and bits. That sure is stout looking driver.

I will say the 1/2" is pretty nice to have for torx style truck bed bolts considering most of the torx sockets for that large of bolt are 1/2". It does make me wonder if there is a difference in torque/impact force between a 3/8 or 1/2 drive in a tool like this or if it's strictly force applied and shank/bit size dependent?

Koken Attack Driver, very high quality. 30% off black Friday sale making it reasonable.

https://kokenusa.com/products/attack-driver-set-1-2sq-dr-2

Same question as above, what size is the bit adapter? That is very nice looking! Definitely in the running for a new driver. Really not a bad price either.

 

[theGripofBigMoney]

I got a Proto a few years ago and it works great. Plus, it's made in the US.

 

[Trav]

Do you know what size bits come with it? The Lisle has 5/16" bit adapter and bits. That sure is stout looking driver.

I will say the 1/2" is pretty nice to have for torx style truck bed bolts considering most of the torx sockets for that large of bolt are 1/2". It does make me wonder if there is a difference in torque/impact force between a 3/8 or 1/2 drive in a tool like this or if it's strictly force applied and shank/bit size dependent?



Same question as above, what size is the bit adapter? That is very nice looking! Definitely in the running for a new driver. Really not a bad price either.

1/2 bit holder 5/16 bits

 

[goblin]

Just to remind that the milwaukee stubby is still available at less than a hundred and sixty bucks at HD for the next few hours. This is an even better one than last year (it didn't come with the strong battery then). Got me two sets (I tend to give them away to friends who actually use them).

 

[TacoFergie]

Just to remind that the milwaukee stubby is still available at less than a hundred and sixty bucks at HD for the next few hours. This is an even better one than last year (it didn't come with the strong battery then). Got me two sets (I tend to give them away to friends who actually use them).

I do want to get the M12 3/8 high torque pretty bad, my M18 gen 1 3/8" high torque (probably 10yrs old or so) is getting long on the tooth.

But for fasteners like you find on brake rotors with a torx that has been through thousands of heat cycles and corrosion, a manual impact will work the first time 99% of the time. It won't cam out since it applies force from the hammer while turning it. I've used my M18 impact or other 3/8" impacts and have cammed out the fastener or broken the bit.

 

[Trav]

Take a heavy ball peen hammer and hit around the screw in the rotor hard a few times before giving it a go.