So does this have variable torque settings? Can I, for example, set it at 60 foot pounds and not use a torque wrench?
333798
No torque settings are on the driver. Control of the torque applied to the fastener can be achieved by the amount of time spent driving the fastener similar to an impact driver. We use the tool to drive the fastener to seat it and then apply a torque wrench to finish the bolt to a specific level of torque. Mostly we use the driver and set the fastener by feel.
333799
No but the trigger give you a lot of control to go crazy or take it easy on the torque . I use it on 1/4 " bolts and screws smaller did not strip one yet.
333800
It has variable speed by use of the trigger, but there is no torque adjustment that I know of. Tire stores have "torque sticks" that are " drive extensions that are color coded for different torque values = 65 ft/lb Green , 75 ft/lb Black, 80 ft/lb Yellow, 90 ft/lb Red, 100 ft/lb Blue, 110 ft/lb Orange, 120 ft/lb Grey, 130 ft/lb Maroon, 140 ft/lb White, 150 ft/lb Light Blue. These extensions limit the torque.
333801
No, unfortunately your finger in the torque setting. This gun wont break loose some of the tighter lugnuts, but once they are broke loose it is a real timesaver. I still like this impact but tools have their place and this wont eliminate the need for a torque wrench, but is still very useful for lugnuts, lawnmower blades(which is super nice, no more holding the blades) and other jobs. There are more powerful impacts out there. Pick the one that fits your needs best.
333802
It has variable speed by use of the trigger, but there is no torque adjustment that I know of. Tire stores have "torque sticks" that are ½ " drive extensions that are color coded for different torque values = 65 ft/lb Green , 75 ft/lb Black, 80 ft/lb Yellow, 90 ft/lb Red, 100 ft/lb Blue, 110 ft/lb Orange, 120 ft/lb Grey, 130 ft/lb Maroon, 140 ft/lb White, 150 ft/lb Light Blue. These extensions limit the torque.
333803
No, if you have something that needs a specific torque this is not the tool to use. While this is a very good and reliable tool you cannot calibrate torque settings.
333804
No, the speed varies by use of the trigger, but it has no actual torque settings, so I would not rely on that instead of a torque wrench. When items need to be torqued they must be precise and I would not trust anything but a torque wrench for that. Otherwise, this is a great tool and a real time saver.
442480
You can't just set a torque value on this wrench; you have to put it into a memory location. Memory is maintained across power cycles.
714320
The settings are similar to other drill adjustment settings, 1,2,3,4, etc. There is no ability to dial in a specific torque.
1842163
I checked my manual and found no torque info. Torque seems to quite good as I have to turn torqe adjuster down 2-4 clicks to prevent turning heads off screws #8s #10s.
948985
No, there is no adjustment for the torque. The longer you hold the trigger, the tighter the nut will get, up to the driver's maximum torque.
1224932
Thank you for your question. The DDS181 does not have set torque ratings, the torque ratings are generally evenly distributed with the max torque being 600 in-lbs. If you have further questions please feel free to contact our Bosch Customer Service Representatives at 1-877-BOSCH-99 (1-877-267-2499)
1130126
I would expect so. The max advertised is *Max Torque of 220-Feet/-Pound. As said I was surprised at its power. I wish I had one sooner. Its worth the money. Hope this helps. Be Blessed - John
1364381
I think it would work. But it doesn't technically meet the specs.60 inches is more than 55 and torque would thus be greater. The question is probably how likely would it be subjected to a rotational force and how close are the tolerances.
1872213
I bought the this wrench for my motorcycle torque settings. If you have metric hardware buy a set of socks and hex heads. Same with the SAE hardware. You can use on anything that needs a a torque setting. Make sure which which wench you need--- inch pounds or foot pounds
347180
Wrench clicks or slips as you've suggested. My application of this wrench has been for tightening spark plugs on my boat. 3 years running, i use 30 ft lbs with this wrench, no issues.
1752753
The lowest setting on the wrench is around 30 foot pounds. If yours came set to fifty pounds that is pretty reasonable and shouldn't be an issue. I store mine at between 30 and 40.
883927
Yes, there are N-m markings on this wrench. However, the markings on the rotating handle (the black part) are only in ft-lbs so you have to estimate a bit when setting to N-m value (can't dial in an exact figure). It does also include a conversion chart to convert from N-m to ft-lbs which may be preferred if you want to set the wrench more precisely. Hope this helps.
1446496
The Drill has 3 settings: "Full torque Hammer Drill, Full torque Standard Drill, and "Torque limited Screw drive mode" where you set the torque you want (Note that since this drill is brushless, it regulates torque electronically according your "clutch" setting, not an actual click-click mechanical clutch like older models). The Impact driver is "impact only" (of course...)
1591245
It's my understanding that you should set it to zero after use to maintain its calibration. That pretty much goes for all the "click" type torque wrenches.
870502
As long as the majority of what you are tightening is away from the edge of this torque Wrench's range it should work well for you and offer a wider ranged of use. If you are torquing stuff that is under 25 foot pounds you will probably need a 1/4" or 3/8" torque wrench to get the lower range. I prefer this wrench for the stuff you have described.
1227218
It can be calibrated the same way any torque wrench is cal'd. Any precision calibration shop will be able to do it. Scott Reilly, A&P Mechanic
1489342
just use the supplied wrench an tighten it very snug, don't kill it. The supplied wrench is relatively short to prevent you from over tightening. There is no torque spec as far as I know.