need to put concrete lag bolts in to hold a railing for my sons Eagle Scout Project. Will this Impact driver work for that?
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Lag bolts come in different sizes and lengths. Obviously, the larger the bolt and/or the longer the bolt, the more power will be needed. I have used my Ryobi cordless impact driver for driving large lag bolts into wood, but not concrete. As far as cordless tools, Ryobi's impact driver at 1,600 inch lbs. of torque is as good as the other cordless brands. Having said that, the Ryobi cordless impact driver at 1,600 in lbs, or (1,600 inches/lbs / 12inches/ft) = 133 ft lbs of torque, is much less than my electric DeWalt impact driver at 350 ft lbs. My advice, if you already have the Ryobi 18v impact driver is to go ahead and try it out. If you pre drill a pilot hole for the lag bolts, I think it would work. Pre drilling the pilot hole of the correct size will really help. If you have not purchased an impact driver, but have a local Home Depot, ask the salesman if the Ryobi cordless impact driver would work for concrete lag bolts of the size you will be using, and if not, could you return it. Or, go old school by drilling a hole in the concrete, tapping the lag bolt into the concrete with a hammer, and torquing it down with a manual socket set using armstrong power. The last time I had to build anything with concrete lag bolt, all I had was an electric drill, concrete drill bits, the lag bolts, a hammer, and a good socket set. Wish I would have had my impact drivers for those projects, then I would have been able to offer better advice. Good luck on your project.
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No, the impact driver is not for drilling concrete. You need a hammer-drill for that. If you mean to tighten the bolt/nut in whatever type of anchor you choose, then you will likely need a ratchet set for that. Honestly, the Ryobi and DeWalt impact drivers make great screw guns and I use them all the time (I own both sets), but don't expect them to have the torque to tighten bolts in your engine, wheel, metal-to-metal surfaces, or anything that requires a large amount of torque. Deck screws, toggles, lags into wood, screwing into plastic anchors, Tap-Cons, and anything you would use a hand screw driver for all work great. No, the impact driver is not for drilling concrete. You need a hammer-drill for that. If you mean to tighten the bolt/nut in whatever type of anchor you choose, then you will likely need a ratchet set for that. Honestly, the Ryobi and DeWalt impact drivers make great screw guns and I use them all the time (I own both sets), but don't expect them to have the torque to tighten bolts in your engine, wheel, metal-to-metal surfaces, or anything that requires a large amount of torque. Deck screws, toggles, lags into wood, screwing into plastic anchors, Tap-Cons, and anything you would use a hand... » Read More No, the impact driver is not for drilling concrete. You need a hammer-drill for that. If you mean to tighten the bolt/nut in whatever type of anchor you choose, then you will likely need a ratchet set for that. Honestly, the Ryobi and DeWalt impact drivers make great screw guns and I use them all the time (I own both sets), but don't expect them to have the torque to tighten bolts in your engine, wheel, metal-to-metal surfaces, or anything that requires a large amount of torque. Deck screws, toggles, lags into wood, screwing into plastic anchors, Tap-Cons, and anything you would use a hand screw driver for all work great. « Show Less
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The impact driver would work well for lighter duty concrete or brick drilling.
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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.
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YES ... It will turn your impact driver into a drill. I have two, my other one has a chuck key ( not that it makes a difference) because sometimes I counter sink a screw hole or for wood screws I drill a larger hole for the top. If you drill a lot it works fast.
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Drill bits are available with hex shanks that fit the driver. I have used Irwin Speedbore bits for wood and found that it works far better than a non-impact driver for that purpose. Bits with diameters smaller than the hex portion of the shaft have a tendency to break too easily in my experience.
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never used this impact driver for that. you want to check with harbour frieght. they have a impact driver especially for taking of lug nuts. I have one and it works great.
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Yes. It's made for an impact driver, but it's the same 1/4" style base that's used in the extender for screwdriver drill bits.
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This tool impacts as it turns, either right or left to turn screws or lag bolts as such. It will only turn things, will not hammer like hitting on a punch. If this is your question. my answer is no.
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2 heavy duty lag bolts or structural screws work fine. I used 2 of the GRK RSS structural screws that I had on hand, and it is secured rock solid.
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Not sure but I will say the hammer works jus fine. I'm satisfied with it and have used it for several AR builds. You should put a very small amount of loctite on the threads because they will become loose. Good luck with yours Glen.
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I agree with Ronald, holes are sized for deck screws, so if you can find small enough diameter bolts for concrete, I don't see why it wouldn't work.
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Yes you can use it as an impact driver. The hammer drill function is used for concrete for example the ring beam of a brick house it becomes more difficult to drill through concrete so the hammer function is for that purpose
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Yes. You will just need an impact ready socket set. It will include a 3/8" drive to quick change hex shaft adapter. It's very quick change and the impact gun is extremely powerful. I have broken 3/8" bolt by over tightening them.
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I did not use this with an impact driver, so I have no direct knowledge. However, I do not see how the impact force would be transferred at right angles, it would seem that it would just push the device off the screw head. My experience is that it is hard to hold this device on the screw head in tight spaces. You have to go slow and steady.
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I use these on my craftsmen impact driver with a socket to drive six inch lag bolts. As long as it will fit into you gun you should be ok.
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This impact tool is very weak. It probably won"t work for you. I bought three and by the time we got around to using them, it was too late to return them. I gave them away.
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I would use a pneumatic impact driver with a torque wrench, I would not suggest using this for lug nuts. I use this instead of a corded screw gun