Flex Tools / Compact Impact Driver / Power Tool Addict

[@tx_southpaw4202]

Man said “Lifetime Warranty? Time to do the ‘Day 1 Challenge.’” 😂

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Breaking her off proper😎😂. I thought for sure it wouldn’t work. The cement and sand caked the inside. The trigger was stuck, the battery kept flashing, and all sorts of stuff. I washed it off, cleaned it and hit it with air…. It’s like it never happened dude. Crazy

[@KawaRider88]

Can't wait for this brand to extend their lineup!!

[@kaze913]

I love that Makita bit holder, i never use the little magnetic sleeve though.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Man I just found my Makita bits a few weeks ago. My Makita gold bit set. I thought I had lost them. They are getting harder to find nowadays

[@rickyperkins232]

Bro, bro, bro i am glad you got this on video, and i glad you got it too, but this is a testament the quality of this First generation FLEX not even 2 months on the market. I am a FLEX guy as long as they maintain this abundance of quality

[@IMPACT-NATION]

I had to test it out man. Curiosity got the best of me bro😂. I definitely thought it would never work again. There was sand every and the cement filled the led light cavity 😂. All I did was wash it out and let it dry brother. Works great man

[@G19Jeeper]

They just pulled all flex from the shelves at Lowe’s

[@rickyperkins232]

​@@G19Jeeperwhy the egregious lie dude?

[@G19Jeeper]

@@rickyperkins232 couple articles just dropped yesterday about it. Google it.

[@francispenaranda718]

Brushless tools are mostly water proof

[@TlD-dg6ug]

Except the bearings

[@francispenaranda718]

@@TlD-dg6ug yes should be expected....

[@Laughing_Central638]

Anyway this contain an esc dude😂

[@stephaniedupeyronxalfredot2670]

@@TlD-dg6uglos rodamientos y el interruptor

[@TlD-dg6ug]

@@stephaniedupeyronxalfredot2670 I don't speak your language bud.

[@bforster2237]

Take it apart clean it and add some lubricant to the bearings and parts that move it'll be just fine

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Yeah man I took it apart as soon as I got home. This was done intentionally 😂. Guess I was just bored and wanted to see if it would still actually work. Still going strong brother

[@Demorthus]

Personally, I've started (depending on the device) open them up; clean any manufacturing 'spots', and apply a small coat of dielectric grease with a small paint brush + Q-Tip on specific areas where corrosion can easily damage the contacts or soldered wires. If you have a relative who likes to use certain devices while they shower... Like a landline phone (smh) this alone, will save you some trouble lol. coat the battery terminals lightly - avoid corrosion, or help prevent it.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

🫡😂

[@KansasTools]

Just tryin to vibrate those air pocket out guys. Nothing to see here! That’s really cool man can’t do that with just any tool

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Really suprised it still works buddy. Seriously thought it was done for. I took it apart and it was all the way fucked😂😂. Cleaned her up good and she’s running great man. We’ll see how it goes😂

[@KansasTools]

@@IMPACT-NATION 😂 I was wondering how it got so clean so fast

[@IMPACT-NATION]

@@KansasTools the footage at the end was an hour and a half later after I dunked it in the water.

[@commanderblood2147]

Water will wash out the lubricants in the drill and especially the bearings. Some of the internal metals will rust. Sure it may run but it will certainly shorten the life of your impact. Eventually youll start hearing the bearings dragging.

[@daveratchet6610]

We dropped a bosch drill in water at work still workes after a year. The handle just cracked a bit from all the screw driving cause we don’t have impact😂

[@IMPACT-NATION]

That’s crazy man. Yeah I definitely didn’t think this thing would work ever again. This was last summer

[@Jerry-k3n6j]

I'm impressed.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

That makes 2 of us man😂. Still runs smooth too. I cleaned up the inside. Sand all over the place 😂.

[@julianbrelsford]

I'm impressed you knew EXACTLY where it was under the concrete.

[@DiligentDave1966]

Have you ever had a Flex battery leak? Lowe’s has a great deal on the turbo hammer drill kit, but I’m hesitant about buying it because I saw a video of a battery that was leaking.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Never had one battery leak man. But that’s not to say that they don’t. It’s clearly shown in videos that some come leaking. Thibs Tool channel had an issue with that as well. But personally no I’ve never had a leaking battery. Mine are out in the heat all day long so they would have leaked by now I’m sure. I’m definitely curious to why people have hd that issue though

[@StealthTinyhomes]

Lol I like how you mag'd it in😂😅

[@IMPACT-NATION]

😂. I pushed it down in there for a minute. Floated it up then took it back out. Some people thought it was covered by accident 😂. Guess the video makes it appear that way

[@edwarddapalmer]

i mean. pretty sure every impact driver on the planet could do what you just did. I just wouldn't expect any of them, including this one to last a reasonable amount of time after potentially getting water in the impacting chamber and in the bearings

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Anything is possible brother

[@joshmartinka1571]

I'm a carpenter in the pnw that does a little bit of everything. Looking to get into the flex line. My work outfits us with makita but want to try something different. With that being said will the compact impact work for 3 inch deck screws, smaller lags, grks and self tapping screws on metal buildings/roofs? I like the idea of the compact drill as I also do cabinet work and don't need a hammer drill when I have a roto hammer. Just curious if the compact kit will work or if I should buy separately get the bigger impact and compact drill.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

It’ll do the 3 inch screws and self tappers, now with the 5/16 RSS GRK’s like I use the compact impact will do them but continuously it’ll put it under high load wich means drain the battery man. I use the compact for 3 inch GRK framers but that’s about it. Sometimes it won’t even sink a Tapcons for me if the concrete psi is high strength. I’d go with the bigger impact for sure man cause it’s made for the heavy abuse and high load capacity. If you have a roto hammer and just need a decent drill that compact drill on speed 1 should be plenty depending on the diameter of the hole. I’d say 1 inch to 1.25 max

[@DiligentDave1966]

What are your favorite bit brands? I try to use mostly T-25, and, so far I’ve really only used the black Milwaukee Shockwave and the Makita XPS. I liked both of them. I’ve used the Dewalt max fit phillips bits, and I think they’re junk.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

I use Flex and Spyder bits

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION For the impact driver?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

@@DiligentDave1966 yep. T25, T30 & 5/16 nut driver. Mainly Flex bits

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION I think I’m using a 9mm socket with an adapter instead of a nut driver. I want to say that the 9mm is pretty much identical to the 5/16, but it seems like it fits just a little better.

[@ProxyFinal]

i think all impact drivers should be water resistant to some degree. Then again, concrete just messes everything up even if you had an IP rating.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Yeah especially the batteries man. Most I come across from the main brands, their batteries are insulated pretty well. Metabo hpt tools and batteries are top notch as well with the IP rating. The sand and cement paste is definitely no good getting into the tool and battery pack. I’m really suprised that it still works. I ended up taking it apart and cleaning it up but the sand was stuck everywhere 😂. It’s still running for now though buddy

[@keldon_champion]

My biggest concern would be moisture getting trapped in the bearings

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Yeah I cleaned it out pretty good later that day and it’s still running great. Surprises me it didn’t screw up none of the internals. I need to open it back up here soon to check for any corrosion on the terminals

[@keldon_champion]

@@IMPACT-NATION ya I will give it credit for good water proofing but I would just be concerned about any trapped moisture causing rust.

[@206dogg]

I would advise, probably not a good idea to let your drill sit in the mud.

[@youngcowboy6413]

What mud?

[@nunya8614]

@@youngcowboy6413construction term for concrete or mortar

[@NonaNona-zh4mt]

Battery and impact still working from then till now?¿?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Surprisingly yes it is. I took it apart and cleaned it though. Works just fine👌

[@timtimtim5294]

Water might not kill it but the corrosion eventually will lol

[@lxn_ni1814]

A hypertough drill can do that..all the grease inside is destroyed tho

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Get you one, make the video, tag me brother…,. I’ll wait. Impact still runs great and the battery. Later dude🤘

[@ericnichols9275]

JUST Like a TIMEX WATCH TAKES A BEATING AND KEEPS ON TICKING

[@IMPACT-NATION]

🫡

[@GodBeluga]

Good durability test

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Same thing I was thinking brother

[@DiligentDave1966]

What do you think of the trigger? Thibs said it could be a lot more responsive. I’m returning a Dcd800 because I’m not happy with it. I see that there’s a sale on both the Ridgid high torque hammer drill and the Flex turbo. I’m just a DIYER that wants a strong drill, and I’m trying to decide between the two.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

The trigger on the Flex isn’t the smoothest there is. Let me put it like this…. The flex tools were designed for one thing, the jobsite. Durability, power, and performance is unlike anything I’ve ever seen man. I throw these tools on the ground, puddles of mud, concrete etc etc. They hold true brother. Hardcore as it gets. If your looking for the best and smoothest trigger quality… Metabo hpt or Makita has that covered. But man like you said if your just using it around the house I would go with the new compact combo if you want Flex. Way lighter than the full size drill and impact. Plenty of power and the triggers are a little more sensitive. Great value as well👌

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION I’m not sure if the Flex compact has enough power for my tougher projects. The DCD800 kind of let me down, so I’m looking for something better.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

@@DiligentDave1966 well in that case the Turbo hammer drill can be had for great deals right now man. And it’s at the top of the chain with power. The disclaimer is Flex is not for everyone. Meaning the grips aren’t made for comfort, they have a little more weight, and like you said the trigger isn’t the smoothest. But I tell you they are well built solid tools that hold up. I don’t care what you may hear on KZbin or anywhere. All brands have issues but Flex you don’t hear about much when it comes to failures

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION I really like the ergonomics and triggers on Dewalt. I just wish the 998 and 999 were less expensive.

[@DiligentDave1966]

Have you ever used Ridgid power tools? If yes, what’s your opinion of them?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Only Ridgid I’ve used is the 800 inch lbs hammer drill and the impact that came with it in the combo kit. I forget the model number. The 4 mode 2400 inch lbs impact. I love them both. Great tools brother

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION It’s possible I was trying to do something that I shouldn’t have with my DCD800. I’ve been watching too many Tools With SOALZ videos lol. Anyway, Home Depot has the deal right now where you can get the new Ridgid hammer drill for free if you buy the $169 battery kit. They also have a decent deal on the 800 inch pound hammer drill with the 3 speed impact driver. I think I’m going to choose between Ridgid and Flex. The 750 inch pound Flex drill or the compact set might work for me,after all, if I just use them right. I love the trigger and ergonomics of Dewalt, but I don’t like the way they treated Thibs when his board burned out.

[@bad3943]

Why aren't they available on Amazon anymore?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

I never knew they were brother. That’s funny I had never seen flex on Amazon

[@bad3943]

there were a lot of them, but now there are none at all((@@IMPACT-NATION

[@TEXMEXWATSON]

How to get an electric shock, if you would have had an amp go through you it could be fatal

[@jamietrue2983]

Dammit boy! Wherdu leav my drill this time? 😮

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Found it😂🤘

[@toolsandtactics]

nice in all seriousness tho, open that thing up and dry EVERYHTING it will corrode🤣 good job looll

[@doctorlefthandthread]

It will be fine

[@IMPACT-NATION]

I hope so😂. I only put it in the concrete for a couple minutes. Definitely going to make sure everything internally is cleaned. I was worried all the sand would gunk it up. The trigger stuck for a few minutes until I washed it out and hit it with air. Tool and battery seem to be run smooth though

[@ModGladBlock3.0]

What hex bit adapter is that

[@IMPACT-NATION]

That’s the old Makita gold

[@codustv1465]

i dont get the release for those or milwaukee they are both not much more compact and just dont make sense

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Idk about the Milwaukee brother but the Flex impacts and drills are definitely more compact than the full size. In the weight especially

[@codustv1465]

@@IMPACT-NATION the flex is already pretty compact compared to the flex compact if you uses the same battery it looks like

[@chinchilla505]

Well, half the internals will be rusted out

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Nah, it’s fine man. I know how to take a few T10’s out and open the clamshell brother. Just wanted to see what would happen in a worse case scenario and if the tool would hold up. Our tools get beat up pretty bad out here and Flex has held up the best as far as the most use and durability

[@dailydoseoftoolreviews]

That's Crazy 😱

[@IMPACT-NATION]

🥴🥴😂😂

[@narutofanz4]

Remember when black and decker was cool

[@IMPACT-NATION]

😂 not anymore dude😂

[@DiligentDave1966]

Hey man, do you have the 750 inch pound Flex drill? If yes, how does it compare with other mid torque drills like the Dewalt DCD800?

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Only have the turbo and compact drills

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION I might check out the Flex mid torque drill (model 1151.) It seems to be a nice bridge between the turbo and the compact. I think it’s just a little stronger than the DCD800.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@IMPACT-NATION I tried the turbo on display at my local Lowe’s today, and I didn’t think it was too uncomfortable, and that was with the 10 amp battery. The trigger didn’t seem terrible, either, for what it is.

[@91rickstar]

All that sand in those bearings I doubt they will give you life time warranty if you done something like that that wasn’t a manufacture defect or fault

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Yeah buddy the warranty is definitely voided😂. It was just for piece of mind. A lot of drills would have been smoked if they were stuck in concrete I’d imagine. This flex compact had a stuck trigger for a minute but that’s it. I fixed it and it’s running great now

[@rickyperkins232]

Let see a Mikita, Milwaukee, DeWalt, Ridgid, snap on or Festool do this

[@hanssteiner-nv3lf]

Makita or Hilti no problem.

[@dannyb8504]

Hercules pass the test from harbor freight 😂😂😂

[@OItsBear360]

Now your battery is broke

[@DuffMiver7380]

That's another reason to use double headed nails.

[@IMPACT-NATION]

😂😂 I got you dude. Duplex nails😂👌

[@DuffMiver7380]

@IMPACT-NATION 😆 im playing. Keep up the work 💪 boss.

[@thomashesse4446]

I lit my milwaukee on fire and ran over it with a truck and it still worked in the jumpcut

[@IMPACT-NATION]

Awesome 🤘

[@Tyler-xe5qi]

If someone did that to my drill, I would be pissed and in prison for murder

[@IMPACT-NATION]

😂 I did it intentionally man. Was just curious if it was dropped in concrete if it would hold up. Concrete and formwork our tools get beat to death and dirty as hell brother.

[@InuranusBrokoff]

Typical of a non brushed motor.

[@ToolswithSoAlz]

Lol! It's too clean. Do you even use it? Lmfao

[@IMPACT-NATION]

What you said😂

[@birtangunay1148]

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[@TIMTOTAL]

if it was a dewalt I would of left it in there

[@IMPACT-NATION]

😎😎😎

[@dashthekiddd]

its so laughable watching flex boys try to complete with years and years of quality from other companies

[@IMPACT-NATION]

What competition? Nothing comes close brother. Nobody is matching the power, performance, durability, and battery technology that Flex has. Y’all running scared that’s what it is😂. Good luck to you🤘

[@dashthekiddd]

@@IMPACT-NATION I’ve used both side by side multiple times. If you like em that’s great. Personally I’m just not a fan of weak tools

[@mattek519]

​@@dashthekidddbro....You're literally talking out of your ass here. Flex innovated on those years and years of tool manufacturering and went a step further and improved on them. They have unquestionably established themselves as a premium tool brand by outclassing and out performing already established brands. Take your fanboy bullshit elsewhere

[@3vanguardofthephoenix335]

Its laughable that companies have convinced us to fight eachother. Its free marketing for makita, milwaukee, dewalt, etc. I dont use a milwaukee hammer drill because "i only use the best tools in the universe! MiLaWUkeE-hEe!" I use bosch, because in my experience USING THEM IN THE FIELD, they are awesome. If someone says flex has a better hammer drill than bosch, im not going to condescend that NOBODY can compete with bosch... id be happy because bosch makes some badass hammer drills. And if someone had a better drill it would make BOSCH up their game! In the end competition helps us get better quality tools, and makes companies have to COMPETE for our trust. Ive got not horse in this race brother. I just want good products for us contractors and laborers. I think its important we stay open minded and dont let a company buy your opinions, attitudes, or trigger your emotions to the point you defend companies who get lazy, or intentionally sell subpar products to save monry. No reason to justify the milwaukee underwear, just get fruit of the loom or whatever for 95 dollars cheaper xD My two cents, take it with a grain of salt. Love and peace, be safe brothers!

[@unclefester4626]

Oh....I'm not watching.....

[@IMPACT-NATION]

When I shoved it down into the concrete and pulled it back out I thought it was done for. Even though it wasn’t in the concrete for long it really did a number on the inside of the tool. The sand was the worst part. I cleaned it as best as I could. I just took it to work yesterday and it seems fine 👌

[@unclefester4626]

@@IMPACT-NATION oh christ...you did that on purpose?😳😳😳😳 Lord have mercy...😎