Does the impact driver work in reverse for removing difficult screws?
1013690
I have discovered to my delight that the Black & Decker driver does indeed work in reverse to remove difficult screws. I love this tool for the short time I've owned it and I find it extremely handy for doing jobs around the house. I do find that it does take a delicate touch on the trigger to get the best results from it.
1013691
The timing of your question is great. No less than an hour ago I replaced some deck boards which had been on the deck for many years. The screws were deeply inbedded.The impact driver backed the screws out with no problem. I really like this little tool.
296246
The decision to buy this tool should be based on the need to get into tight quarters. It has less torque than the standard impact driver that cannot get into tight quarters. If that is the case, the adapter to use sockets may add too much length for tight spaces. I have had great success with this tool. It drove 2" screws into the floor joists right next to the house when redoing my deck. It has been similarly successful with other jobs. The standard driver has no trouble burying 3" #10 screws which is beyond the capability of this tool. That is why I have both. Since they use the same batteries and charger, ths cost is resonable.
1861849
No, that would be a reach. It's a 1/4 inch drive that you would have to convert to 1/2 inch. It does work great on decking screws. The impact drive does not seem to tear up screw heads as bad as a conventional drill.
407637
This is an impact only driver. I feel most unsuitable for constant torque application as needed for raising and lowering a jack screw thread.
2202626
It has forward and reverse, so, yes you can unscrew as well as screw in. It is the best compact, light weight driver I have ever owned. I am a business equipment technician and I use it daily.
1372084
Probably not. You would need an larger type of impact driver. This is a fairly small unit.
793810
Ron, On my set, the Impact Driver does not have a clutch, but is reversible. The drill does have a clutch and is reversable
2211841
yes,also impact action helps reduce stripping phillip head screws and yes it is reversible
1045483
If you have never owned an impact driver, you should try it. I no longer use my standard drill for anything unless I am not close to my impact. I have drilled with it, but you will need drills with a hex shank... or you will need a drill bit adapter/chuck.
2177028
It has a magnetic hex-style chuck, much like impact drivers. Just don't buy it though, its not worth it. It'll just break.
1258098
I have had mixed results with mine. Some times it will remove the lugnuts and some times I need to break them free and then I'll move over to the impact wrench to spin them off. If you are expecting it to remove them every time I would not bet on it. (I don't use to it to put on lugnuts, I tighten to spec with a torque wrench.)
1657640
1)not every screwdriver bit, 2) it comes with a lifetime warranty that can replace any item in the package at anytime should it get damaged and 3) cannot be used with impact driver, i hope this helps you
2116878
It all depend on the impact driver you have. It doesnt work with mine impact driver or any known brand that i know of
2277041
No reverse.You have to release the forward drive lever and then push slightly forward to disengage the drive system, then pull back manually. That works ok but the machine is fairly heavy for a lot of backing.
1453468
An "impact drill" as you call it (actually more properly called an impact driver) is intended to provide huge amounts of torque necessary to insert bolts and screws. It's not meant for drilling, although it will function just fine as a drill--it's simply UNSAFE to use as one. The torque it provides is enough that if your drill bit gets stuck in something, instead of slipping in the chuck, the impact driver will simply shatter the bit. Then you have shrapnel. No bueno.
1446495
YES. There's a ring near the chuck which not only sets the torque, but also clicks the drill into "hammertime"! Love my set. Haven't yet used the impact driver, but my son has one and it is great for driving lag bolts in deck construction. The hammer drill is the only one you'll need for drilling holes, driving screws etc. It worked like a charm when I drilled holes in a brick wall to mount some decorative stuff. I highly recommend this set.
447894
Yes, I actually use a socket and impact driver with mine. Never had a problem. I'm very happy with them