Impact wrench query?

Henryq. · 11-12-2020 06:31PM #1

Hi I bought the below wrench but it doesn't have the bearings fitted and the accessories seem a bit easy to pull out?

I got extension bars and they have the bearings and seem a more secure fit into the impact sockets

Is there a reason for this design or is there something obvious I'm missing thanks

https://www.powertoolworld.co.uk/bosch-gds-18-v-300-brushless-impact-wrench-body-only-in-l-boxx

daveville30 · 12-12-2020 05:13PM

Just get a 1 inch extension and glue it to the drill problem solved

The Continental Op · 12-12-2020 07:06PM

So I guess what you mean is that you don't have the ball bearing like bit on the 1/2 inch drive.

The other possible is a ring this video explains the two options you don't have

Now I've looked at my impact sockets and I notice that they all have a hole all the way through them that would aligned with the hole on the Bosch so what I suspect is that it maybe designed to use with one specific socket (not changed) and held in with a roll pin.

But this maybe what you need https://www.amazon.co.uk/BGS-32899-Holder-Impact-Wrench/dp/B00JABHQTS/ ?

Henryq. · 12-12-2020 07:12PM

The Continental Op wrote: »

So I guess what you mean is that you don't have the ball bearing like bit on the 1/2 inch drive.

The other possible is a ring this video explains the two options you don't have

Now I've looked at my impact sockets and I notice that they all have a hole all the way through them that would aligned with the hole on the Bosch so what I suspect is that it maybe designed to use with one specific socket (not changed) and held in with a roll pin.

Ya the male ends on the extensions I bought have the bearings so I'm wondering why the wrench doesn't have it?

The accessories seem a little loose or easy to come off

I looked at a few images of wrenches and they don't seem to have a bearing?

Just wondering why

The Continental Op · 12-12-2020 07:51PM

But there is also that O ring version that your drive seems to be shaped for.

Henryq. · 12-12-2020 08:10PM

The Continental Op wrote: »

But there is also that O ring version that your drive seems to be shaped for.

I'm lost now ? I'll look into it further

Thanks

The Continental Op · 12-12-2020 08:12PM

The round bit at the end of the square 1/2 drive section is grooved and looks like it can take a round split ring and rubber O ring which will hold the bits on.

The Continental Op · 12-12-2020 08:19PM

OK with a bit of research it looks like this is how you are supposed to keep the impact socket in place https://www.amazon.co.uk/Draper-07043-4-inch-30-49mm-Impact/dp/B00623F1GC/

A pin through the socket then a rubber ring around the socket to hold the pin in place.

New to me but best I can offer if the end compression ring (previous post) doesn't work.

Henryq. · 14-12-2020 09:28AM

https://www.ffx.co.uk/Product/Get/Makita-134833-2-0088381161794-1-2-Inch-21Mm-Impact-Socket-52Mm-Retaining-Pin-O-Ring#

Seems like you just fit a pin and o-ring if needed

No information on it

GreeBo · 14-12-2020 09:52AM

Tool Holder: 1/2" External Square Friction Ring & Through Hole

They are not designed to be difficult to remove the tools, unless yours are actually falling out I wouldnt worry about fitting a pin.
There is really no force applied that is trying to pull the tool out, you are always actually pushing it in when you use the driver.

Henryq. · 14-12-2020 10:01AM

GreeBo wrote: »

Tool Holder: 1/2" External Square Friction Ring & Through Hole

They are not designed to be difficult to remove the tools, unless yours are actually falling out I wouldnt worry about fitting a pin.
There is really no force applied that is trying to pull the tool out, you are always actually pushing it in when you use the driver.

Thanks that's what I was wondering

They're not falling out but i assumed the ring and pin should be fitted?

Maybe its optional for scaffolders and the like

Impact wrench query?

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