I made a BETTER IMPACT for Hercules

[@andrej2321]

4:00 dude busting out his Ryobi to pretend to fix his Hercules is the ultimate pinnacle and highlight of this educational video.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@andrej2321 you’re hilarious 🤣 no one is fixing anything here, I’m boring it out to fit the anvil just like I stated😂 imagine thinking you dissed me or something when I own every brand besides Hilti, Festool and a few others.

[@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.

[@travismachado4666]

What is the tight grease

[@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..

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@KjWilliams_ yea I’m a maintenance tech not a certified tool repair man. I can tinker but no expert at anything lol

[@UltimateToolReviews]

Very cool build!

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

Appreciate it!

[@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.

[@BlainesGarage]

You’d think a 3/8” and 1/2” compact with that driver body setup is coming, like the Milwaukee has now. Same 3 LED stubby in square drive. I’ve been waiting. I have both compacts and yes, they are disappointing. Just picked up the latest hex driver and i’ve been using it with a 1/2” adapter to check out it’s performance… very impressive. Checked some lug nuts i put on with it until it stopped … it ran them on to around 120-140ft/lb.

[@kelvis1980]

Are you using an impact wrench like the 3/8 drive or the same 1/4 impact driver? An impact wrench is only designed for max power to take bolts off and impact driver like the 1/4 inch is designed to drive screws and lags in. It's by design. Who needs a 3/8 that can do over 500 ft lbs. The point is to break frozen nuts and bolts.

[@timothybayliss6680]

When you bore the nose cone bushing, you can hone it to the right size with a piece of sandpaper taped to a drill bit, spinning in a drill. It leaves almost perfectly circular hole and you can rest and adjust in really small increments. When I put together a gen3 Milwaukee Frankenstein, I drilled the sintered bushing to 5/8 and honed it another 0.040 or so to fit. It was only a couple minutes to hone. I used shell s3v460d2 grease. That's not a great choice for cold weather and got some Valvoline vv985. Vv986 is the same in a 1lb tub.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@timothybayliss6680 appreciate the tip

[@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

[@JaySosaNY]

I have the impact driver i actually like it i got it for pulling dashes and smaller shields i actually use it all the time now

[@ReZShot]

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

[@doctorlefthandthread]

Fantastic Video

[@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

[@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

[@srich609]

Science! Thanks for the practical comparison

[@BlainesGarage]

I got my 3/8” used, it it was near new. After a few weeks it started making a horrible noise but it fixed itself. Lol. Been working fine since but now the hog ring and anvil is worn and sockets fall off.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@BlainesGarage yea, I have the same issue with my m12 stubby, it gets annoying having the sockets fly off. An anvil change isn’t too difficult though

[@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

[@kelvis1980]

It's because an impact wrench is designed to have more power backing a nut off. Not putting it on. Its less effective now for rusted or frozen bolts or nuts. An impact driver is for driving in lags and stuff. This whole test just made it less effective lol

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@ I’ve done a few tests comparing these and the driver conversion is better at removing bolts/nuts as well. This new compact that Hercules has is just bad in general

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@titlemax477]

Any particular dewalt anvil?

[@BlainesGarage]

Link

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@BlainesGarage www.amazon.com/dp/B00XNO52US/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_api_gl_i_TC063MKSDDQSB8BH02TB?linkCode=ml2&tag=kalebross-20

[@Xaluber]

@@Kaleb_RoSsI bought one and it does not fit. The shaft on this anvil is 15.9mm while the hole in the housing is 15mm exactly.

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@ yea, have to bore it out slightly

[@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

[@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

[@BlainesGarage]

Yeah, those 12v batteries keep falling off.

[@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

[@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

[@blaineisler4156]

@@Kaleb_RoSsget it to work? I want to see that it works then i might have to do it!

[@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!

[@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.

[@JaimsterTube]

Dang wish I saw this video and your comment 2 weeks ago. I did a brake job by hand after my brand new 1/2" failed on the lugs and a couple of bolts holding the caliper brackets. Gonna try to return my shitty 1/2" now.

[@alaind831]

@@JaimsterTube yes I actually found the 1/4" hex with high performance 4A battery can eventually take my 130lbs lug nuts, while the 1/2" wrench never could! (tried and returned 2 of them in their parking lots). I have since gotten a too good to pass deal (under $50 instead of $180 doing bundle deal and stacking rebates) on the hercules high torque 1/2 wrench (the 1200lbs long ansil one) which is overkill but takes my lug nuts instantly (I put snow wheels on and off regularly). still would be nice to have something in between and lighter...

[@shubhammajumdar8762]

Very good tools 🙏

[@Phuong_Nguyen_]

Was that the 3/8 or 1/2?

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

3/8

[@SMOKEY-JAYS-DIESEL]

Awesome 👍😎

[@andrej2321]

DeWALT R&D just called asking for their Atomic impact back 😂

[@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.

[@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?

[@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.

[@dustinkrebs8229]

Genius! 🤌👏👏👏👏👏

[@rellmonger7935]

Yep, that compact impact wrench isn't what they say it is. My impact driver is stronger too. I don't know if it's all or some impact wrench are weak

[@keysautorepair6038]

I made one it’s a beast.

[@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

[@ConfidenZe]

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

[@dasshape00]

Lol u could of spent a dollar for a quarter inch to 3/8 inch adapter and been great... wouldn't of been as fun. Lol

[@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

[@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

[@andrej2321]

Super scientific method 😂 Fortunately, there are other channels out there that actually measure the torque instead of just relying on one’s feel. This use case is dumber than a bag of lug nuts. Perhaps that impact loves her some lug nuts more than some lags screws. 🔧 🔩 😜

[@Kaleb_RoSs]

@@andrej2321 lmaoo I have multiple videos on this and the lug nut tests (which were tested with proper torque specs) was even more clear that the modified driver is far superior to the shitty impact wrench