I made a BETTER IMPACT for Hercules

[@Lopezfam210]

The fact that the driver is faster than the wrench is surprising since the wrench is supposed to be more powerful with torque and the crazy thing is I actually saw a video on here while doing research on the hercules impact driver and a guy actually used it as a impact wrench to take off the lug nuts to a ram and it did a really good job so for $69 I think Ima buy this over the Bauer

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@Lopezfam210 it’s a great little driver, I use it as the beater

[@ThePainkiller3666]

I've messaged harbor freight about the lack of power on their compact impacts a few times already but never heard back. I can't loosen lugs, I can barely loosen 14mm bolts and even then I might have to loosen them by hand first. The compact impacts are the only Hercules tools im disappointed by, and I own 85% of them. I mean how do you take a step backward by making you second gen tool even weaker than the first? When other companies do that it's because they're making sub-compact models (ridgid sub-compact, dewalt atomic, makita sub-compact) so thats understandable but to keep the same size and lose power is idiotic. Great job on the Frankenstein, I'm definitely going to look into it the next time I see a Hercules impact driver for $25 on offerup

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

I agree 100% this is the only Hercules tool I got that has truly let me down, hence the decision to modify the driver.

[@khill1101]

I've see a video on FB where a guy bought a spare anvil for a Dewalt and it dropped right into the Hercules.

[@dariusjonsson2358]

I have both of those. I was hoping harbor freight would make a 3/8" drive version of the driver. I kept breaking the 1/4" hex to 3/8" adapters but its actually a nice tool especially for the price.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

I figured out today that the anvil from a dewalt dcf923 anvil works much better and is easier to convert with. I hope Hercules starts making something like this soon.

[@alessandromartintv8381]

wow, you have so many talent mechanical wise. thank you for sharing your good idea. that looks way better. I've always wondered why mid, high torque wrenches must have hemispherical head.

[@aaronatwood9298]

The big issue is that they slowed the motor down. Put the electronics from driver into impact wrench. Also without that back plate on to support the rear bearing, it will make noise and struggle.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@aaronatwood9298 yea, I’ve got an updated video coming soon for this

[@ReZShot]

YES!!! haha looks sick!! wish they made them at size.

[@UltimateToolReviews]

Very cool build!

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Appreciate it!

[@KjWilliams_]

Whether you know what you’re doing or not this is still cool as shit.

[@2005henson]

He does know what he is doing. He does food work

[@2005henson]

Good lol

[@KjWilliams_]

@@2005henson I said that because in the video he clearly said ‘he’s not an expert and doesn’t know what the hell he’s doing.’ hence my comment..

[@srich609]

Science! Thanks for the practical comparison

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

Yes the HERCULES IMPACT DRIVER is way more power then even the new 1/2 compact Impact Wrench because I have done testing of them if you can get this right and it works perfectly I'll send you mine to do

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Would love to get this thing working good. I’ll let you know

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

That’s interesting. I was torn between which one to get. Why do you think the 1/2 is so weak? Is supposedly rated for 550 break away torque.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@Phuong_Nguyen_ yea but they definitely don’t make anywhere near that. The previous generation was actually stronger than these. I love all the other brushless Hercules tools….except these newer compacts.

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@Kaleb_RoSshmm I see. I guess I’ll just get the impact driver instead of the 1/2 compact

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

@@Kaleb_RoSsdid you try comparing them with something harder like lug nuts?

[@lunex8783]

I know this was a while ago but I think I know why it wasn't working at the end. The back plate needs to be installed to hold the back end of the motor rotor stable otherwise it rubs

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

You were absolutely correct. The enclosure for the gear boxes being damaged was also slightly getting in the way, I ended up getting a new one and made it work much better

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Fantastic Video

[@StrongerThanBigfoot]

3/8 Hercules is a beast and never had problems with power. I use the 20volt battery

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@StrongerThanBigfoot well I certainly wouldn’t consider it a beast when compared to any other 3/8 I’ve used

[@THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

Get jn touch with MAN CAVER TOOLS he has done a couple like the DEWALT ATOMIC DCF 850 into a Sub COMPACT IMPACT WRENCH i think it is 3/8

[@treywashburn8859]

The hyper tough fit perfect and even slimmer

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

The hypertough anvil did?

[@delaneypowell4547]

Can confirm the anvil from the 12v brushless impact wrench from hyper tough is 100% perfect fit for this conversion.

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

@@delaneypowell4547do you have to enlarge the hole or does it just drop right in

[@bigfootandbananaman4746]

@@delaneypowell4547I'm going to get a hyper tough today and swap the anvil. Only $29 at Walmart!

[@travismachado4666]

What is the tight grease

[@ritarooevans1897]

My 3/8” Hercules impact certainly isn’t the most powerful I have ever used. But it is wayyyy better than some out there.

[@Mr19860823]

theres another guy on here who used a anvil from a 3/8 dewalt

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

I would like to see that video

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

I have a few dewalts anvils

[@Mr19860823]

ive been wanting to do the same thing for a few weeks now

[@Mr19860823]

@@Kaleb_RoSs kzbin.info/www/bejne/oovPeZ2Var2moKcsi=40fiX8y3EKSyKOH4

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Thank you, I appreciate it.

[@Johndeere60]

That's pretty cool how you liking that flex grinder love mine?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Probably the best cordless grinder I’ve used. Love it

[@shubhammajumdar8762]

Very good tools 🙏

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

Awesome 👍😎

[@saltcharm]

I am dieing to know if you can put the 1/4 from the driver in to the 3/8 wrench.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@saltcharm no, it wouldn’t work. If it did it would have been horrible 😂I may have tried though lol

[@dustinkrebs8229]

Genius! 🤌👏👏👏👏👏

[@alaind831]

you compaison at 1:06 is all I needed to know after watching countless videos on the 1/2" and me not being able to take my car tire nuts @120lbs/# off with it even though others can... love the 1/4", returned the 1/2" crap.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Definitely one of the worst compacts I’ve used. I have since found a much easier and better way to make this thing as well

[@alaind831]

@@Kaleb_RoSs you mention the dewalts ansil. I think I'll use adapters for now (might get better one if I break it) and wait for HF to get their act together for a real 1/2" or 3/8" wrench. a bigger motor version of the 1/4 would be so awsome for tougher jobs that don't require the ultra beast...

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@alaind831 agree, I like pretty much all of the other Hercules tools.

[@durantplayz7111]

You think you could do it with the first gen triple hammer?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

I can see if I can for sure

[@durantplayz7111]

@Kaleb_RoSs that would definitely get some hits on yt I don't think anyone has done that. Then I could also follow the video and do the same to mine lol

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@durantplayz7111 it would be particularly tricky because of the triple hammer design

[@durantplayz7111]

@@Kaleb_RoSs even if you can put a quick insert collet on it. Its a huge win lol

[@badrulislam2106]

@Kaleb_RoSs So, if you use the DeWalt dcf923 3/8 anvil there is no need to cut or modify the Hercules cone?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

That’s my theory, I bought a new Hercules today to test this out later.

[@badrulislam2106]

I have this drive and love it but I want the wrench version of it. You gave me hope mate, if it is only swapping the anvil then I'm doing it. I'll be watching your progress. Good luck

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@badrulislam2106 appreciate it!

[@keysautorepair6038]

I made one it’s a beast.

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

Was that the 3/8 or 1/2?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

3/8

[@LenWhalenX]

You're using the wrong battery on them for optimal performance. Need to use the 5amp.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@LenWhalenX the 8 is the better performing battery, the 5 is better than the 4 though.

[@LenWhalenX]

​@Kaleb_RoSs True, but 5amp is what it says on the box to run minimum. :-) Hey, I have a couple of questions about your project here if you don't mind.

[@LenWhalenX]

@Kaleb_RoSs The new adapter you listed the part number for and said you didn't need to modify the cone on the front, was it pretty much a drop and go once the unit was disassembled?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@LenWhalenX yes pretty much. Not nearly as bad as boring it out

[@chadbrooker3147]

Lol id love to have any power tool I'm homeless living out of a SUV in pueblo Colorado

[@NRP1991]

It is not strong at all. I made a little video about I ended up returning them myself.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Yea, I just couldn't use it it is so weak. I sold it a few weeks ago.

[@hondobits4888]

Yeah, that’s a now for me. Nice try tho. You should have stopped as soon as you opened them up. Cool video tho.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

lol, I have an updated video. It’s working like a champ now

[@ConfidenZeTheHumanTorch]

What about a 1/4 impact anvil and just put a 3/8 adapter

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

That works just fine but is a little longer and some slight power is lost. This was really just to see how it would work

[@RideForLifeCR250R]

My first 3/8 compact had awful bearing sound so warranty exchanged for another one, used the 2nd one on only two 12mm headed fasteners and the 2nd one created a bearing noise as well.. so my opinion of the compact impacts of Hercules has left bad taste in my mouth

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Definitely, I like a lot of these newer brushless tools they have but the compact just isn’t good at all