I think they are recommending the Dewalt adapters not a brand new tool.I have the tools I have and a new, larger impact isn't in the budget. Simply looking for recommendations on the adapters gentlemen.
Those are simply adapters, I don’t believe they are rated for impact duty at all. You have to specifically get impact rated adapters, and tools for that.I'm a Milwaukee tools guy and at this point I've blown through at least three of their 1/2" impact socket adapters. Figured I'd ask if anyone has found a brand that holds up before just buying at random and hoping for the best. I'm talking about these things.
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What is the job? Which tool that I own should I use?Use the right tool for the job.
Apparently you don't own the tool you should use, but impact rated adapters for one. I can't tell if the ones pictured are just standard adapters or impact adapters, there are differences. You shouldn't use standard sockets in an impact driver since regular ones will shatter. Same concept here.What is the job? Which tool that I own should I use?
Apparently. So what's the job that I'm incorrectly using my tools on? Clearly I've shared enough information to be lectured on my ignorance by a few members so clearly you can provide the details on why the tool I've chosen for this job is incorrect and which tool would be a better choice?Apparently you don't own the tool you should use, but impact rated adapters for one. I can't tell if the ones pictured are just standard adapters or impact adapters, there are differences. You shouldn't use standard sockets in an impact driver since regular ones will shatter. Same concept here.
How can you expect any tool to stand up to a job it was not designed for? If your tool only has a 1/4" chuck it should not be used for anything 1/2", it is physically impossible for anything 1/4" to withstand 1/2" torque values.
Do you think it is possible to torque a 1/4" bolt to the same level of a 1/2" bolt before the 1/4" one snaps?
Sure, you can use a 1/2" adapter in a smaller drive but only expect it to handle 1/4" torque values.
The correct option is to have a 1/2" drive power tool and use adapters to use smaller drive accessories.
Sorry, not trying to be a d*** or anything, simply pointing out known physical limitations of tools.