Makita 99390 Impactx Socket Adapter Review

Great adapters. or "something to get something working that it wasn't meant for". These widgets are great for making you believe that your compact 1/4" impact wrench can do the job of a 1/2" impact wrench. even if he can't or shouldn't. It even removes a few nuts. However, be aware that this only works for a while and your tool will eventually fail prematurely. I used this kit for a bit of brake work before gritting my teeth and buying a Makita 1/2 inch impact wrench. The old (matte) model is…

Impact wrenches are great tools, but they have the particularity of delivering very high intermittent torque. It produces the desired effect of driving (or not driving) bolts and screws more easily than a traditional drill, but requires very high mechanical forces on the bits. The 1/4" hex is typical of impact wrenches, but not suitable for impact wrenches. Many of them simply fail due to excessive fatigue when exposed to the impact tool. Be careful when choosing impact wrench bits. These bits…

I am currently using this adapter on my Dewalt DCF887 1/4" impact wrench (rated 150 ft/lb). This is a replacement for my Dewalt adapter, which came with my last impact wrench. I chose this adapter as it was about 1" shorter than the Dewalt counterpart, allowing me to use the drum tool in tight spaces. Especially handy as I do a lot of car work. In comparison compared to its Dewalt counterpart, this adapter is tiny. In addition to being short, the shaft diameter is also significantly smaller. To