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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I quite like Bosch products and so I had high hopes for this tool. Having not used an impact wrench before I wasn't quite sure what to expect so bear with me.
It's well constructed, compact and comes with a couple of large 18v lithium batteries. The grip is rubberized and makes for a nice snug fit without being too large or too small. The hefty battery sits at the end of the handle giving some counter balance
The controls are simple: a single three way pushrod/button through the center of the handle sets the direction of rotation with centered being locked and the trigger is variable speed and offers very precise smooth action that allows for a lot of control.
Being a standard 3/8 (10mm) square drive fits any standard socket in this size and should be good for medium duty applications.
The first time I used it was to disassemble the outdoor AC fan casing to remove rust and re-spray it for the winter. For this light duty task with many small 8mm hex head bolts it was a breeze. On the car, I thought I would loosen some nuts and see how it behaved. I guess it was at this point that I wasn't quite sure what to expect, or quite what the impact part of the wrench means.
Initially I tried a lug nut and it seemed to not to want to undo it with the loud constant ratcheting chatter my cordless drill makes when it is over torqued and I was disappointed. I then put a large socket in the drive output and held it in my hand to see how much torque there was when I triggered the torque wrench. Not much; I could actually hold the socket in my hand fairly easily and stop the torque wrench from spinning.
Just to make absolutely sure I thought I would try it out on my car to see if it would loosen some smaller bolts. So I grabbed my hefty torque wrench and loosened a bolt that holds the shock in place and re-tightened to 60ft/lbs. The torque wrench had no problems whatsoever. Same when tightened to 90ft/lbs of torque. So I imagine the magic is in the ratchety impact portion of the wrench, not the initial torque itself.
I then loosened the lug nut in the wheel, which turned out to be over tightened, and re-tightened it to a reasonable level. Again the Bosch impact driver had no problems and I am satisfied. It does actually work a charm.
If there were one thing I would like to have added as a feature it would be some kind dial to set max torque so that you can use it more reliably on something like a car engine where all the bolts are supposed to be tightened to spec. Regardless, it is a real time saver for undoing the bolts, and you can always get out the torque wrench to finish the tightening.
The torque driver can spin incredibly slowly or very quickly and makes light work of non seized bolts. Battery life seems good and it comes with two batteries which is even better since they charge quickly with the supplied charger. And it all fits nicely in a nicely styled soft case.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I was very excited to try out this new Impact Wrench Kit from Bosch. I've always heard great things from my friends about Bosch products but hadn't yet found the need to pick up a Bosch item. When the opportunity to use this impact wrench kit came up, I jumped at it. I don't work as a tradesman, but I have been known to do some fix-it projects around the house from time to time so I definitely have had several opportunities to give my new toy a try. The impact wrench is surprisingly lightweight for all of the muscle it possesses. The power that this wrench has is truly impressive. It has made jobs that used to be quite a pain to complete very easy. I've noticed other users have docked the wrench a star for things like the soft shell case or some other issues with the batteries, but those haven't been a big deal for me, so this impact wrench kit gets a big stamp of approval and five stars.Best Deals for Bosch IWH181-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8-Inch Square Drive Compact
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program This review is for the 18V impact driver. I've had the 12 volt bosh impact driver for a few years, like it, and have used it a lot. Logically, the 18 volt one would be more of a good thing. The truth is that it is a very serious piece of machinery that is overkill for, well, just about any normal household chore. Driving self tapping screws is normal household work, right? Well, the 18V driver will drive that little screw then strip the hole if you aren't careful. It's a beast.I didn't think I'd have much need for this beast until I helped a neighbor with some crusty lug nuts. Normally, such a task would have me clearing a work space in my own drive and then having someone else's car sitting there on jack stands. Usually, not a problem. Sometimes, a real hassle. With no compressor or air hose to worry about, it was so nice to just take the impact driver over to his place instead. Break those lug nuts lose and that's that. Basically, this beast is more a replacement for the pneumatic impact driver but without the hassle of messing with (or bringing) the compressor and air hose. Very very handy. I'm a fan.
The quick summary is that the 12V Bosch impact driver is great and that this 18V one is just plain a beast of a tool. I don't expect to need the 18V driver every day or week, but I know that it's one of those tools that saves the day every now and then when I really need the power. I wish I'd owned one of these back when I wrenched my motorcycle in the parking lot of my apartment. It's way better than one of these and a hammer.
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Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program Light weight and quick to charge. I can use all of my 3/8 sockets and 1/4 sockets with an adapter. I bought a magnetic screw driver adapter, and wow...instant impact screw driver. The tools give the Bosch it's versatility in how its used, but the power and design of the Bosch allows this versatility to be put to use. The more I use the Bosch, the more I like it. The impact wrench is truly impressive in its power. The only thing that I would recommend to Bosch to put it in a hard shell instead of the soft shell. When stacking tools to take with me, I have to make a conscience effort to be careful how I pack it. The case is a minor issue, but it would be nice to change it.Find helpful customer reviews and review ratings for Bosch IWH181-01 18-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8-Inch Square Drive Compact
Customer review from the Amazon Vine Program I asked a family member who is an electrical engineer, does his own construction work on rental properties, worked in a tool shop, and maintains automobiles and his power equipment to evaluate this wrench. What he likes that is great about this power wrench:* Ample torque with fast impact rate (0 3200) for removing rusted nuts-bolts etc. while putting little stress on operator
* Smooth trigger allows for easy variable speed adjustment
* Super comfortable rubberized grip for handling handy 10-inch body size and lightweight so reduces fatigue
* Portable and easily mobile without entanglement of compressor and air hose for those quick jobs
* Work light well-positioned for illumination where needed it's angled nicely
* Battery release button allows for easy removal of battery while keeping battery firmly in place while using tool
* Battery has compact shape and level of charge indicator (3 lights) that lights for easy viewing of battery charge
* Charger is slide on and easy to use
* Two 18 volt lithium-ion batteries are included which hold four amp hours of charge
* Carrying case and belt clip and 30-minute charger also included
Overall, the wrench ratchets nicely so operator isn't jolted. Tool seems well-balanced and well-designed for easy and comfortable use. Note the one year limited warranty. Bosch tools are known for outstanding quality and this wrench seems representative of the stellar products which the company produces. Can't think of anything to improve this tool.
Here's the company specs on the wrench: 114-IWH181-01 Features: -Newly designed handle for more comfort.-faster and more torque than competitive models.-LED light to illuminate dark areas.-Up to 23pct smaller and lighter than competitive models.-Drive Size: 3/8 in.-Drive Type: Square.-Batt. Cap.: 2.600 A-h.-Batt. Type: Litheon?.-Speed: 0 rpm [Min], 2800 rpm [Max].-Torque: 1600.00 in lb [Max].-Control Type: Variable Speed Trigger. Includes: -Includes: (2) FatPack Batteries, 30-Minute Charger, Belt Clip, Carrying Case. Specifications: -Voltage: 18.00 V.-Cycle Rate: 0 blows/min [Min], 3200 blows/min [Max].
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