Strongest Impact Driver Adapter? A Definitive Guide

[@ascendingaudio3354]

Strong when you’re on the bottom of the ladder, break when you’re at the top

[@mattlyles2419]

😂😂 yup

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Must be the thinner air at that top rung.

[@madmax82988]

- Confucius, probably

[@likwidchris]

Damn ain't that the truth

[@omicrondec]

Ah, yes, Tim Taylor's Theory of Relativity.

[@DaTwinkie405]

10:41. THANK GOD I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST ME WHO HAD WEAK FINGERS WHEN TRYING TO GET THOSE BITS OUT.

[@antelopepoop]

I laughed when I saw them using the pliers to remove the bits. I have learned to just barely insert them back into the slot when I'm done.

[@alexdrockhound9497]

I put some silicone oil on mine and it helped a lot.

[@Katchi_]

God?

[@abie1308]

I use a drill bit slightly larger than the bit holder to enlarge the hole. A little tweaking and the bits will slide out easily each time.

[@Mrshotshell]

@@Katchi_ It's an expression

[@DrFiero]

Been using the Shockwave bits for a decade and always loved them. Hated the cases for an equal period. ;)

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I'm convinced their bit cases are imported from Hades

[@dperreno]

True. I chucked a 1/4" drill bit and drilled out each of the bit retaining holes in my cases and now I can get the bits out without using a pair of vice-grips.

[@alexdrockhound9497]

I took all my bits out and put a drop of silicone oil in each bit well, and now its a lot easier to use. But it was a lot of work to pull out all those bits and add all that oil. They shouldnt come so tight but at least its fixable.

[@NateDawg0007]

​​@@TorqueTestChannel Same. They somehow made it worse than shoving the bits into a loose box. That's why I go German for all my bit sets. I prefer accessibility over durability for my use and Wera, Hazet, and Wiha have great organizational sets.

[@OtisFlint]

Same, have been using the shockwave stuff since about 2014, it's been excellent. Won't buy any other adapters.

[@marklancaster2534]

I work in a steam plant, and have been rebuilding rotary steam joints for 5+ years on a single Milwaukee impact adapter. It’s actually impressive as the high temperature steam locks every bolt in place regardless of how much anti seize we use.

[@leftyeh6495]

You need an anti-seize tailored to the application. Oddly enough every Milwaukee I've bought was broken within a day, yet I have had a DeWalt for 5+ years. I think it's luck as much as anything

[@christophershafer5615]

graphite lube/spray?

[@herrba]

Caulk around to make a gasket ? Keep the humidity from seeping in

[@AaronGottaHelmetCam]

my last impact purchase i went the other way, i got one with a 3/8" anvil and bought a 3/8" to 1/4 hex adapter. no regrets.

[@vadimbellous8313]

I have one like that as well, although I hate the hog ring on the 3/8 rive retention style. I don't understand why they don't make the steel ball with a spring behind it. It wouldn't make it weaker since the breaking point is behind it., I don't think.

[@localresident996]

Zephyr makes the absolute best adapters and they are made in the USA. They are the OEM for Snap On bits. I’ve been using them since The first gen Milwaukee fuel came out and never broken one. The 1/4 hex shank isn’t pretty but not broken.

[@travispratt6327]

Where’s the best place to buy them?

[@wanderer7779]

Ttc: Brings two bags of broken tools for warranty... Person in the store: Here we go again 😅

[@TorqueTestChannel]

I've personally walked into a home depot with 9 husky die grinders to warranty, before my days of knowing quality air tools

[@hickstylez]

Are we talking astro air tools or like mac snap matco?​@TorqueTestChannel

[@TorqueTestChannel]

@hickstylez Sioux, dotco, snap-on but yeah IR astro CP included.

[@Goochgravysuppliers]

​that goes for everything you buy always know what your buying into lol

[@Darkcruzer23]

I have a cheaper DeWalt impact driver and have yet to break the DeWalt bit but broke a stubby Milwaukee bit. Definitely wish they made the stubbies just as strong

[@orangetruckman]

Way to take ProjectFarms testing a step further. It’s not easy to out do Todd over there. Keep up the great work!

[@gabethemodder778]

It is easy to outdo Todd. A lot of his tests are highly subjective and he doesn’t explain potential errors in his testing. I can’t stand his folding knife video or his mechanics set video. In the mechanics set video he said the dewalt set wasn’t all that great. The dewalt set is one of the better values because it doesn’t come with a bunch of garbage and if you need to, you can buy additional sets of tools. He doesn’t mention that at all.

[@WBG123098]

He does frequently say (almost every video) that his tests are subjective and not perfect. As always though best to source info from multiple places, he is usually a good source in that regard

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

It's pretty simple to outdo him. I've seen middle schoolers design better experiments than some of his.

[@dustinmollison745]

@@gabethemodder778 Okay so why dont you start makin videos? if its that easy. Id watch

[@gabethemodder778]

@@dustinmollison745 that’s a horrible argument. I can call out bad testing and advice, that doesn’t mean I need to go start doing testing. How about this, you fully fund my testing and I’ll do it.

[@TopGoose-bf1mx]

CONGRATS ON 400K TESTIES I LOVE YALL!

[@phizc]

I doubt 50% of the subscribers are female, but I could be wrong.

[@BenScheurer]

@@phizc There are some eunuchs too i guess.

[@supersportimpalass]

Been using those Milwaukee drivers at work and they last a very long time before breaking. Glad to see they are the best choice currently available.

[@FusionBoost2.0]

@@supersportimpalass The new gen 4 is absolute dog shit, definitely not the best

[@dkis8730]

​@@FusionBoost2.0 I just bought some today and ended up going with Hercules from Harbor freight (just bought an impact off a deal there) because the Milwaukee ones had a lot of recent reviews claiming they snapped immediately. Couple years ago though, I remember taking my crank pulley bolt off with my buddys milkuakee impact, I think we had (2?) adapters break before we bought the milkuakee adapters, and that worked perfectly

[@saiiiiiii1]

That Milwaukee impact slowly turning into a meme😂

[@ToolsInAction4u]

They will make improvements soon hopefully. 😂 It’s a downgrade from the last gen.

[@mcspikesky]

Got complacent just as DeWalt upped their game

[@ToolsInAction4u]

@@mcspikesky I’m sure Milwaukee will get it sorted. Dewalt isn’t exactly perfect either hahah. Quite frankly I haven’t seen many people using the new Milwaukee impacts on jobs. The last gen ones I see all the time.

[@justauser]

@@ToolsInAction4u I use the new Gen M12, ditched my M18 for it

[@tsl7881]

Milwaukee has really started to stumble and falter. Maybe drinking too much of that beer.

[@flip113]

Milwaukee should include pliers with their bit cases.

[@TheAruruu]

except they'll be held so tightly in the case that you'll need a screwdriver to pry them out, and the screwdriver will be so tightly held that you need pliers to pull it out.

[@basedWisco715]

My parents gave me a Milwaukee 1/4 hex impact in 2013 as a graduation gift, and 3 Milwaukee adapters, 1/4, 3/8, and a 1/2. I haven’t broken one of them since, still not really sure how. Sometimes simpler is better. That impact will still take off lug nuts, and most bolts that I encounter working on my own vehicles. I have not been nice to it over the years, and it’s never let me down. Maybe tools given out of love have a special strength boost

[@aluxannar]

Honestly this video has just proven me more correct about my opinion that I really don't need or want an impact driver that's stronger than the M12 - an impact driver has to be compact and light first and foremost, and only needs to be strong enough. If it is so strong it quite literally kills itself by using it, or it constantly breaks my adapters I see no point in buying it, especially if it's significantly bigger, like the M18 is compared to the M12 - that huge battery sure is a nuisance in engine bays!

[@testingapril]

Yep. I have both m12 and the m18 gen3 and I rarely reach for the m18. That said when I had to drive a ton of construction screws (like deck screws) the m18 was way faster. But for general use around the house and on the car the m12 is way better. A couple of hits of the hammer on mode 2 is equivalent to a firm hand tight with a screwdriver which is exactly what I'm after most of the time, and a couple of hits on mode 1 is lightly tight for a fastener in plastic or weak aluminum screws. Never had a screw that I couldn't get out with the m12 that the m18 could. The m18 will break them though 😂.

[@madjackgamingandfitness498]

That's why it's silly to always see these competition on who does the best at 1/4 impact drivers. They're peaked already, any more you should get an impact wrench for your profession, or get a hobby. I grab my old dewalt impact over my gen3 m18 because it feels better in the hand, despite it being less powerful. I have an impact wrench if I need to break something loose.

[@leftyeh6495]

In the construction world you see some 12v used as trim tools, but 99% of everyone uses 18v for a majority of the job. Mostly because batteries, but also because driving large screws is most of the job asked of them.

[@georgecolee7663]

I have a Japanese made 14:53 Koken adapter that holding up really well and Proto makes them as well. Great test!

[@cpzmelbs]

Which one?

[@georgecolee7663]

@@cpzmelbsKoken 135E-60B 1/4” hex to 1/2”

[@ROADIEZ824]

TTC, thanks for pointing out to subs\watchers that if the public can't buy it... Well then we don't TEST IT! An honest video publisher that doesn't accept bribes(free tools to review). Loyal watcher & sub!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Well there have been a few cases where we got a pre market field testing sample we weren't supposed to have our hands on, but that pisses off brands even more in some cases so we're usually all for it

[@Paladin0005]

It would be interesting to see how hardness varies within each model.

[@AtomSquirrel]

I’ve been using the Husky ones. They’re nice. I’m not trying to torque that much with a driver. Mostly just use it on engine air filter boxes and small bolts, like transmission pan ones

[@nickthetoolprick]

I love y’all here at torque test channel! I watch all your weekly posts…. but guys, I’m going to have to strongly disagree about those Milwaukee shockwave 1/4” hex to 1/2” adapters. As a general contractor who rebuilds everything from full homes, decks, kitchens, baths, doors and windows, and than wrenching on my cars on the weekends. I can genuinely say I’ve broken about 30+ adapters (zero exaggeration). All Milwaukee shockwave also. Luckily my company spends a crap ton of money at our local HD… so they don’t mind exchanging out broken ones for brand new sets. Keep up the fantastic content fellas! This is my new number #1 channel 🎥 🔧

[@FusionBoost2.0]

DeWalt are the ones I use, really good in shop and home use. Never an issue for me so far. Great testing fellas

[@onecargarage5360]

I used to break the Milwaukee ones all the time with my gen 3 on level 2. Then they just stopped breaking. Same tool. Finally broke one for the first time in about a year on level 3. Those Milwaukee adaptors are pretty good.

[@saiiiiiii1]

The Hikoki adapters can be had for very cheap. Would be great to also see these ranked. 👍

[@aidenschvatkok5732]

I used to be a heavy truck tech. Currently working at a place with a lot of atvs and light trucks. Its at a remote camp so im using shop tools not my own. Never thought an impact driver would be useful, but it is the most used tool currently for me. Screws and small fastners with a 1/4 adapter fly in an out. I ever go back to fixing trucks ill totally buy one for small stuff. High torque cordless 1/2, mid torque cordless 1/2 compact cordless 3/8 and a 1/4 compact impact driver would make a dream team.

[@ruikazane5123]

Curious if some custom adapters with much more exotic materials would do any better. Grind down ARP head studs? Tool steel? Super alloys? Shits and giggles?

[@Ba11leFieldAce]

I like the arp idea.

[@ducewags]

@@Ba11leFieldAce Hard steels can't take impacts very well, like head bolts and studs.

[@Greeev]

​@@ducewagsyeah, the harder the steel, the more brittle it is. Instead of bending/flexing it'll just shatter. Although, I would still like to see the results.

[@MoneymanRome]

Ever since I bought my flex a few years ago, I’ve been having this problem so much. I needed this video 💀

[@cedrusthe1st]

I’ve always thought this kinda test is unfair; impact drivers like these are made to drive fasteners into wood more than slamming a massive socket that isn’t really turning. Without the movement the force is directed at the weakest part which is not the socket or bolt. I’ve used them working on my vehicles but mostly with 1/4” drive sockets and never had a problem but even a lugnut removal would seem more reasonable than that massive bolt, love to see the results of testing these tools and adapters on a more reasonable field. Still watch every video and love what you do keep it up!

[@MarkGross-ik8xh]

There is some truth to that. Impact torque against an unmoving shaft is not the same as against a moving shaft, even if the measured torque numbers are the same. Vehicle drivelines deal with this issue as well, especially when people switch to larger or stickier tires. That said, the unmoving shaft is a worst-case scenario, so I still appreciate seeing which brands takes the (unreasonable) abuse better.

[@jamisonw.327]

You're not wrong. For rusted on metal Philips or torx I always go for manual impact for the first twist and use one of these as a last resort.

[@ESTrashfire13]

That's fair, but some of the suspension shops here in MN are using similar sizes for the smaller bolts.

[@eyedentity66]

That fact that the impacts may not have been designed for sockets is irrelevant. You’re testing several brands to see which one is the strongest when used in that capacity. People use them for sockets…which one holds up the best…the end.

[@ke6gwf]

Since a lot of people use these for things like this, it's a good max load test

[@Hoistie]

Auto tech here. I just bought one from each tool truck that comes by, 3 in total. When one breaks I am less than a week away from a replacement and 2 left in the drawer. I can't imagine having to pay a few bucks every time I use my tool

[@loganwork7024]

I've never met someone who breaks an adapter every time they use an impact driver. If it breaks you probably had the wrong tool to begin with

[@josuecaleb5053]

Why don't you use an impact wrench instead of an hex impact driver with the adapter?

[@Hoistie]

The bit driver came with a bundle and I don't want to buy another tool to do the same thing. They don't break every time but when I was using it a lot I usually had one broken one in my toolbox waiting to be warrantied

[@dreadswizzard9142]

Can confirm the Makita Impact XPS bits break a lot. I personally use Mac tools bits/socket adapters. Unfortunately, the bit adapter I usually use is not available outside of a set.

[@Randelawe]

Bless Father Todd, and Bless you brother TTC

[@Mothy.P]

The 6" husky 1/4" to 1/4", 3/8", 1/2" adapter set has lasted me over a year without a single failure with the 1/4" and 3/8" being the most used from the set. The 1/4" adapter is used with a gen 3 milwaukee to tighten 6mm hex fasteners on bicycles, and I frequently max out the impact driver.

[@bamafan-in-OZ]

Can't believe the timing of this video, I just upgraded my impact driver which twisted my adaptor that I have been using forever. Bought the Irwin which is made in Taiwan, so far so good.

[@justion337]

The best 3/8" adapter I've used has been one I grabbed from the Ace Hardware by my old shop when my Milwaukee adapter broke and I needed one ASAP. It was made by Century Drill And Tool and that thing lasted about 3-4x longer than the Milwaukee. I got another for free with the lifetime warranty when it finally broke and it's been doing great so far.

[@devanbarr8472]

those higher voltage impacts are unreal. I've been using the same lexivon 1/4" adapter for three years with no issues at all in a bosch 12v for the first 2.9 years and the newest m12 fuel for the last few weeks. It has served in my go-to hip shooter and been used in, what I would consider, an inappropriate manner for the tool daily as a ford tech. The fact that anything is breaking them makes me agree with your call to increase the size for this new breed of tool... will be swapping in a 1/4" anvil into the m12 because of this video because the m12 certainly cranks up the beans from my old brushed bosch

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Impressed the Milwaukee dis so well on short and dewalt did so well on the Long adapters 14:10 @Torque Test Channel

[@leofortey7561]

I agree. 1/4 hex shank is a limitation on these modern tools. The hammered impact screw drivers use 5/16 (8mm) shank. They do exist, just need to incorporate them into a battery tool.

[@skoronesa1]

Ivy Classic has been a very good brand for driver bits, saw blades, and grinder cut off wheels. Usually my go to if I can get them. I would suggest trying Ivy Classic brand impact adapters. My first real WOW moment with Ivy Classic stuff was ~8 years ago. I had to cut some section bolts on a boiler. My DeWalt and Lenox blades went dull after 1 bolt or so. Had to run to the local hardware store for more blades where I got the Ivy Classic blades. One Ivy Classic blade would make it through 7 or 8 bolts! Yes, the Lenox blades were "Bi-Metal" or their special version. All were the same TPI. The DeWalts were their cheap version.

[@jeepsaround]

I tried 1/4 inch drive Ivy Classic magnetic nut drivers and the magnet came out just like all others.

[@anthonynonapplicable6045]

I have a Milwaukee Philips bit which is by far my favorite, and I have used quite a few. The thing is a beast, it doesn't cam out often, and even when it does the flutes have stayed pretty solid. I hope when I buy new bits the next Milwaukee buy holds true.

[@Ron-0417]

One adapter missing in the test line up was the Hercules. I use them with the Hercules driver, and have not broken one YET. Granted, I don't put them through the same torture you do. I have twisted off several of Harbor Freights Warrior adapters.

[@danielnunez4207]

I personally use some Titan adapters I chose them because the have a master set with shorts longs and standard length but I’m curious to see how they stack up

[@easyhardenduro9847]

I've had good luck with titan in a brushed 18v milwaukee and a 20v brushless dewalt over a few years

[@Footrest5894]

I'm curious too. The shorts have been good to me. Part# 12061

[@jerrylondon2388]

Based on the TTC video, I converted my deWalt impact driver to an actually useful 3/8" impact wrench. Solved the adapter breakage problem completely. If I need to drive screws I use a drill with an adjustable clutch. Unless they make an impact driver with an adjustable clutch, I won't buy one again.

[@Ba11leFieldAce]

I use a half inch to impact adapter on my DCF 901. Been working great for months.

[@jerrylondon2388]

@Ba11leFieldAce Adds a couple of inches. The conversion is a better option, stronger, and fits in tight places.

[@Averageperson863]

Just buy a 3/8 to 1/4 adapter that way you can also drive screws with with the impact

[@jerrylondon2388]

@@Averageperson863 Like I wrote, I use a drill with a clutch for screws. No broken screws, no screws driven too deep.

[@localeightironworker]

a dedicated 1/4" screwgun with a clutch is by far the most efficient way to drive in screws of any style. a drill motor will work also but the screwgun is significantly faster and i believe worth the cost if you have a lot of fasteners to run in. also, the clutches on the screwguns are far more precise and will allow you to prevent oil-canning and other issues on sheet metal wall systems related to over-driving the screws.

[@tyrannosaurusimperator]

We use Rock River adapters at work with Milwaukee tools. Usually we crack the socket or wear out the ball detent before breaking the shaft.

[@Jacob_Dwyer]

Had to pause at 10:40 when you used pliers to extract a bit from the Milwaukee bit case: wow. And I thought it was just me and my little hands, I bought a STUD tape measure and everything, still struggling with this.

[@pacman_17]

Great video. Didn't think TTC would even test impact driver adapters.

[@theghost75]

Cool that you delayed upload to confirm your observations warm and fuzzy Helpful material as always 🤘🏻

[@theghost75]

Also the “I wouldn’t suggest that, dont wanna be sued, why’d you even bring this up” Dry humor insertions are always appreciated

[@dazaspc]

It makes you wonder if there is an issue with the heat treatment. I have had the same brand bought at the same time in a retail store fail instantly then another run for years. I dont even use a brushless driver though. It would be intersting to see if they were forged or just billet machined but I would guess they were billet machined in a swiss lathe. Regardless another useful test and still not quite up to 400K subs. Come on people these guys deserve some subs.

[@tomboxyz5564]

The shockwave series of impact bits and adapters has become my go to, it's pretty much always a safe choice

[@ALAPINO]

Thanks for the work, TTC! I've been using Neiko set for about 15 years at home and at the shop (welder-machinist) and they hold up well to light and medium use. Back then they were $3.99 for the 3 piece set, I would have a set in every imagined place of need or tool kit. I like the DeWalts but they always seem to be expensive where I am. I'll be sure to make sure I pick up the right model number of those Shockwaves. I've avoided these because of the horrendous reviews online. I'll give it a shot as you've demonatrated they are not weak, at least this SKU. Cheers!

[@jimspc07]

The long ones breaking after the short ones means the short ones are transmitting more of the hammer shock to the end of the tool as they have shorter twist and absorption ability over the resistance. The longer ones will twist and "give" just a little more, this reducing the hammer "blow" effect on the resistance being taken up by the tool itself, increasing torque but also diminishing "hit" strength .

[@travispratt6327]

Yup, this is why I always use long adapters. They also tend to not strip fasteners as easily due to the same properties. If it’s in danger of stripping or breaking, you have far more of a warning and it isn’t as instant as shorter ones, so you can notice you’re not getting anywhere and rethink how you’re going to tackle it.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Good video as ways Nice bonus footage at the end 15:00 @Torque Test Channel

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Wasn't expecting the makita xps to do so porling wow 9:10 @Torque Test Channel

[@fredio54]

Glad to see the 860 at the end. Good to know these two are best. I never broke one but tend to use right sized tools ie M12 stubby for 3/8 and 1/2 m12 non stubby 1/4 and 921 and 891 on 1/2. I might upgrade to a set of each of these and throw the old ones in the holiday house toolbox :-)

[@A.R.T.1591]

I have the Lexivon adapter set but will give the Milwaukee shockwave a try now since those are an inch shorter. What attracted me to the lexivon adapter set was the price and also the reviews on it. So far knock on wood they still haven’t broke on me I mean I only use them on lighter duty work under 200 ft-lbs. Thank you for the review tho I really appreciate it. God bless you and your fam.

[@drscopeify]

Great video as always, I 100% agree with your last comment on the video that impact drivers should start to branch out in to 5/16, it will enable all kinds of cool innovations I think. The only issue might be slow adoptions and the heavier weight of all bits.

[@stevenpellegrino997]

Was interesting to see where the break off. Some snapped at the base where in goes into the impact drive. Others break at the base of the socket tip. Great video 👍🔥🔥🔥🔥💙💙💙

[@pompeymonkey3271]

Thanks for the chart. I now know that my lower torques driver (DCF840) will not bother most adapters!

[@lmaolmoo4147]

I work in an underground coal mine and I broke a makita adapter in seconds using a paddle socket on loop nuts that were extremely rusted. Still haven’t broken a shockwave adapter and I’ve used the same one a bunch. I keep a bunch of them anyway in my tool bag

[@LightSaber12345]

Thanks for this video. Just ordered 1 Milwaukee and 1 DeWalt adaptor

[@billj5645]

It's really interesting to see the strength of some of these. I have a 1/4" impact, and working as a professional mechanic I have plenty of experience with 3/8" and 1/2" drive air tools. I would not expect the 1/4" impact to come close to the strength of a full size impact but apparently I'm wrong. I have only used my 1/4" DeWalt to drive wood screws, if I need high torque I get a 1/2" drive socket and breaker bar. I have a cheap set of adapters from HF and in my normal use of them I don't run them very hard, sometimes I just use the adapter to create a nut driver using a screwdriver handle, or maybe use them to drive some lag bolts. Now I'll have to buy a new set of adapters just because I like buying tools that I know are overkill strong.

[@diesel1024]

Good thing to note is Lexivon has a lifetime warranty, bought quite a few specialized tools from them like E-torx and triple square sockets, had no problem getting items warrantied, they mail them!

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

Harbors cheap 3 piece is decent & thx for recommending the XGT it does well with drilling through steel!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

That XGT drill just does everything and doesn't sweat it

[@travispratt6327]

Bosch adapters and bits have always been my favorite, they seem to fit better too. The generic grey ones are the weakest, but sometimes they’re actually pretty good, I have some generic grey ball hex heads that I’ve really beaten on with my makita and they aren’t wearing or breaking at all when I figured they’d break and I’d buy some expensive ones.

[@richardkelleher1711]

Congratulations on 400k subscribers!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Hey thanks man!

[@fuzzybmw]

I’ve been using a snapon locking bit on my m12. Daily driver setup and it’s held up for 4(ish) months with no problem. Like $40 for it with lifetime warranty

[@antibrevity]

The test of adapter durability is certainly interesting, but the real impact (heh) to our wallets is the *tool* durability that you accidentally tested here. You can afford a *lot* of adapters for the price of a tool that's no longer under warranty and these tools had a hard time surviving this testing, which does not look good considering that an air impact from 1985 is probably still working just fine.

[@rudydaberry122]

Been using the husky impact adapters and they haven’t broke at all. Have had them for over a year now

[@rolandm9750]

Best idea is to just *use the right tool for the job* . Don't use an impact driver where an impact wrench is required, and vice versa. (Yes I get they need to use the adapters here for the dyno, I'm referring to real-world use.) Adapters exist that go both ways but both break all the time (the wrench-->driver ones usually flying apart in more spectacular fashion). They're not at all ideal for anything more than "in a pinch" type use. With impact drivers, it also means they can get stuck in the tool, sometimes creating a real headache to get the broken part out.

[@jozsefizsak]

My seasoned tool and die maker friend swears by Titan. Not a premium brand as far as I know but I went with it, along with Husky. I will never break these, so you will have to do it for all of us. 😊

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

I have a ton of Milwauke bits and cases and they always drive me nuts because the bits never want to come out of the Cases 10:40 @Torque Test Channel

[@hunterprice6551]

I've been using ivy classic Phillips bits for a while. They hold up amazing for me you should try their adapters next test

[@Tools-Tested]

Nice video! Yeah I have a pile of them and ended up coming to the same conclusion. Milwaukee or Dewalt, the Makita XPS was supposed to be the best but I didn't see it. Congrats on 400K!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Hey thanks!

[@kirbyskilldustbunnys]

I'm curious to see you test Craftsman, Diablo, Hilti, Skill, Kobalt, Ryobi, flex, metabo, hitachi, hyper tough, hart, festool, and the harbor freights types.

[@slingin_tires]

Congrats on 400k!

[@josephfox3901]

Good job with that in-depth testing! Results are about on par with what we’ve seen in our tool repair shop. I’m usually a red guy, but those DeWalt were consistently outlasting all the other brands, including Shockwave. Your testing makes me wonder if we used separate adapters for each load test direction, (one for forward only, and vice versa), if that might extend their life?

[@GregC249]

Theoretically, the answer to your question is always yes. Fully-reversed loading to any given stress is much more severe than one-directional loading to the same stress level. If your shop operations routinely require both tightening and loosening, it probably would be worthwhile to keep separate adapters marked "R" and "L".

[@elsupermano3230]

I have not tried the ½" impact adapter yet but I've had good luck with Diablo for bits and bit holder

[@FuzedBox]

I clicked on this thinking it was a PF video. Not disappointed; you guys are equally methodical.

[@shoefly757]

This was super helpful. I have Milwaukee tools at home, but i bought hercules for work. I know that sounds backwards, but they have a 5 year warranty, perform well enough, and I can just stop on my way home for a replacement if and when I break one. But as of now, hercules doesn't have a good 3/8 drive impact and the 1/4 hex is actaully stronger. But I keep breaking the adapters, guess I need to grab the Milwaukee!

[@sofjanmustopoh7232]

I also found the dewalt adapter pretty tough . Crazy how the adapter took out the impact driver too 😄

[@538nate]

I've had great luck with the Mac tools adaptors. I've used the same one daily for years without breaking it. Definitely looks different than the DeWalt as well.

[@boosted2.4_sky]

Been using Dewalt for about 10 years...they've been fairly reliable 👍

[@Mark-rm8sq]

I'd love to see the impact adapters from harbor freight tested, i bought the 3 piece warrior set and if I remember correctly I broke my Dewalt impact adapter a lot faster then the warrior.

[@ianbaker4295]

Can confirm, my dewalt 3/8ths has held up well. And when it does meet its end, I’m def buying the same one again 😂

[@GMONEYFIFTYFOUR]

Top shelf video. We all have been wondering

[@ThriftyToolShed]

Awesome! It's so good to know which adapters hold up the best. Thanks for sharing!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

Thanks for stopping by Thrifty!

[@1987FX16]

I'll say everything Neiko that I've used has been a dang good value for the money, especially the 1/2 extendable ratchet for $26.

[@matthewp7667]

I have had 1 set of the Hercules adapters going now for the last 9 months without a single break. (Probably at 50-70 ish uses now depending on the size) would be interesting to see you test those as they are like 7 bucks for the 3 pack. Could be a good budget option.

[@douglasmayherjr.5733]

Appreciate your testing. I don’t envy pulling all those broken adapters out of the drivers. I did that with the Milwaukee installation drill driver and it was a pain. Thanks for the videos.

[@tamparockout17]

3:12 where did you find the rubber screws at?

[@bigbird2100]

Great video 👍 The whole idea that any nut or bolt smaller than a 1/2 needs so much torque to tighten or undo is the real question 😅

[@CorvetteTrev]

On the Cheap I use TEMO and you get a bag of ten and they work. Tested on Project Farm. Would have liked to see those, and Wiha Terminator BLUES ARE THE TIUGHEST BITS I'VE USED. Would have been great to see here. The adapters. I wish I could trade all my DeWalt bits, huge 54"×24" tool drawer full for Wiha blue bits, about the same price! Thanks 🎉

[@PhillyFixed]

If you're a cash-strapped, small-time KZbinr like me, Husky's warranty comes in handy!

[@TorqueTestChannel]

We've done it once, other times we can't find the darn rest of the pack and packaging

[@PhillyFixed]

@@TorqueTestChannel They've accepted just the 3 adapters and no rubber holder, always had all 3 adapters though.

[@thenumerousfew1205]

Great video! Thanks for all the effort you put into these. Would love to see wiha adapters tested, they’re made in the u.s I believe Also a video idea, test sockets similarly to the way you tested wrenches, I know multiple brands offer multiple grades of sockets and it would awsome to see what’s just marketing and what’s worth the money

[@Tool_Addicted_Carpenter]

I've had the same DeWalt for 10+ years. Never had any issues with truck and trailer tires. I had a couple Milwaukee's with a kit that broke instantly. Bought Makita when I didn't have my DeWalt on site one day and it broke instantly. Have a few huskys that have been very durable. I'm really surprised Milwaukee did so well. Any adapter with the 'shock zone' seems to just snap in that spot every time.

[@TheEnginneeringFarmer]

Best I’ve found so far have been harbor freight’s, both the warrior standard length pack and the Bauer extended length adapters. The Hercules torqflex were not such a good idea but the warrior and Bauer have been great. Had the extended ones for almost 2 years, broke the 1/2” about 3 months ago but 3/8 is still rolling. Got warrior about 2 months ago cause I was tired of buying dewalts and Been using them daily lately in an assembly station on everything from 1/4-5/8” bolts.

[@Fordfan08]

Congrats on 400k

[@mikesleftarm84]

I have had the same set of 3 lengths of locking 1/4" drive Snap-on driver adapters for 15 years of professional mechanicing and have never broken one. My impact driver has been my 2nd or 3rd most used tool the whole time.

[@reconbbs360]

Been using Koken adapters for the past year or so. They haven't broken yet. Typically tighten/loosen bolts/nuts up to 3/8 with it. Anything bigger I grab my impact wrench.

[@trinidad2099]

Hot DAMN that 40 later audio quality change was a slap in the ears. Note that setup, because it sounded MUCH better!

[@greenmtkek]

Something for consideration, fasteners intended to be driven 1/4" impacts are typically the weak link. I drive 1/4"x 3" lags ( 7/16 head) into telephone poles and 100% of the time the fastener breaks.

[@Precisionreelworks]

Sometime if you guys need a video idea, it'd be interesting to hear an "ode to Cr-V". What is it? Whys it popular? Why do people not use it? Also gotta get one of those 1/2" to 1/4" hex adapters and really put that Milwaukee to the test

[@ckm-mkc]

I've used a Felo 1/4 adapter for years, never had any issues.