Bosch 18V Li Ion Impact wrench

[Marvo]

I have an 18v Bosch 1/2" impact wrench and I'd like to use it as an impact driver for screws as well as 1/2" sockets. Is there an adapter available to convert from the 1/2" male drive to a female hex fitting that accepts the normal screwdriver bits?

 

[Leesparkykent]

Would this work

Panasonic Attachable 1/2" Hex Quick Change Chuck EY9HX110E | eBay

 

[telectrix]

this is U.S.A. but sure there are alternative sources.

Apex 1/2'' Socket Head (Hex-Allen) Bits With Square Drive Adapters, Metric

 

[HandySparks]

Loads available. Here's one: (good reviews too)

MILWAUKEE 48-03-4410: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[Marvo]

Thanks Tel but those are allen keys, I'm looking for a female hex that will accept screwdriver bits.

Would this work

Panasonic Attachable 1/2" Hex Quick Change Chuck EY9HX110E | eBay

Looks very promising, there's extra bonus points if you can find a supplier in sub equatorial Africa

 

[Leesparkykent]

Or this

DeWalt DT7508-QZ 1/2In X 1/4In Impact Adaptor DT7508 - CONVERTS IMPACT WRENCHES | eBay

 

[Marvo]

Loads available. Here's one: (good reviews too)

MILWAUKEE 48-03-4410: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

Also spot on by the looks of it. Unfortunately I don't have Paypal so I'll probably have to buy in the UK next time I'm there.

 

[HandySparks]

Also spot on by the looks of it. Unfortunately I don't have Paypal so I'll probably have to buy in the UK next time I'm there.

This is Amazon, not eBay. So they'll accept credit or debit cards. I don't know about overseas shipping though.

 

[LeeH]

And you can pay through PP with any debit or credit card.

 

[Marvo]

We have forex exchange controls that make it a bit more complicated unfortunately

 

[ElectroChem]

I'm a big fan of my Bosch GDX 18V-EC Impact Driver Wrench, if a new tool tickles your fancy.


In my current job I rarely use the 1/2" function but it's nice to have. How's the toolshop scene in RSA? I've noticed these adapters appearing more frequently at Bunnings lately, as well as impact rated 1/4" extensions. Irwin makes a good one.

 

[Marvo]

Mine's not electronically commutated, it's got brushes unfortunately. The EC (brushless ) motor versions aren't readily available here yet, they're probably too busy dumping their old end of run stuff here where they hope nobody notices

I hunted high and low here for an adapter of any kind and any make but there's nothing available off the shelf. We don't have Bunnings outlets and even the biggest suppliers here suck major league a$$, if it's not in stock they're not even remotely interested.

 

[Zimmer]

this is a nice set for not too much dosh.

Bosch 2608551029 1/2" Drive Impact Control Socket Set (7 Piece)

 

[Marvo]

Thanks for the recommendation Zimmer, that's a decent price for a socket set.

I've scoured the rs components website because whilst they're not the cheapest, at least they service my neck of the woods.

I came across this Wera half inch drive bit holder they sell part no 323 3556.

There's also a Bahco option with this one part no 717 6788 .

I've also found this Wera adapter which is a 3/8ths drive bit holder part no 049 5405 but I could use it in my 1/2" drive impact tool with a 1/2"-3/8" adapter.

Anybody have any experience of any of these three items? Would you choose Bahco above Wera as a manufacturer or vice versa?

 

[shanky887614]

Thanks for the recommendation Zimmer, that's a decent price for a socket set.

I've scoured the rs components website because whilst they're not the cheapest, at least they service my neck of the woods.

I came across this Wera half inch drive bit holder they sell part no 323 3556.

There's also a Bahco option with this one part no 717 6788 .

I've also found this Wera adapter which is a 3/8ths drive bit holder part no 049 5405 but I could use it in my 1/2" drive impact tool with a 1/2"-3/8" adapter.

Anybody have any experience of any of these three items? Would you choose Bahco above Wera as a manufacturer or vice versa?

i have used standard bacho sockets in an impact driver for a few years on unistrut and had no problems

 

[Zimmer]

I have used the Bosch one lots of times that's included in the socket set above and had no problems. It looks very like the Bahco one above
Apart from that, I have loads of Wera tools and they have all been very good. but given that you need an adapter, for the Wera I would get the Bahco.

 

[Zimmer]

Is this not what you are looking for in Wera from Rs.

Buy Socket Accessories Wera 1/2 in Square Adapter With Quick Release Chuck Socket Adapter, 50 mm Length Wera 05042760001 784 C online from RS for next day delivery.

as the Bahco one is on back order.

Yah, just noticed you had already posted this one.

 

[Marvo]

Is this not what you are looking for in Wera from Rs.

Buy Socket Accessories Wera 1/2 in Square Adapter With Quick Release Chuck Socket Adapter, 50 mm Length Wera 05042760001 784 C online from RS for next day delivery.

as the Bahco one is on back order.

Yep, that Wera adapter was first one I linked to but I don't mind waiting a week for the Bahco if it's a better quality item and the price is almost identical. Which would be your preference?

 

[shanky887614]

Yep, that Wera adapter was first one I linked to but I don't mind waiting a week for the Bahco if it's a better quality item and the price is almost identical. Which would be your preference?

go for wera then, they both make good tools. (the wera one will probably be a little better, bahco seems to be more available usually)

 

[Marvo]

I see the Wera has a spring loaded chuck whereas the Bahco has just a retaining clip for the bits. I'm not sure if the check would be better at retaining the bits but if it's going to disintegrate with the constant impact then maybe the simpler Bahco is better.

And if you think I'm indecisive when buy tools you should see me in a shoe shop