Metabo's New Triple Hammer Is Their Best Yet!!!!

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[@iloveknives75]

HPT are my favorite tools. I’m in a bunch of lines but mostly use my m12 and HPT. My only issue with HPT is the dumb and confusing naming convention. Rather than just leaving it Hikoki, they made it confusing. everytime I try to talk about HPT I have to go into a whole story about Metabo, Metabo HPT, Hikoki and hitachi, lol

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah, they didn't do themselves any favors when going with Metabo HPT. They had two brands and instead of unifying under a single brand, they went with two brands still???

[@ericdirks5950]

I agree. I've got every line of tools... they're becoming my go to.

[@PhillyFixed]

I was surprised how many tests the old triple hammer won. Great vid!

[@TinkerWithTools]

I agree Jim! And thank you!

[@DullMoments_edc]

Great video! I have all of these except the new 18 v bolt, been wanting to get it. Now I’m going to have to pull the trigger

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s nice and for the price seems like and easy decision.

[@dilldowschwagginz2674]

As a general contractor i use a 1/4" impact literally every day of my life. Like many of you who read this comment, I have at least a few models from every decent manufacturer you could possibly name. That said, i kind of settled in on the triple hammer a few years ago due to its phenomenal accurate speed control, compact size and the ability to do just about anything i need it to very well. So of course i grabbed a Bolt when they hit the local market and i have to say that it's extremely impressive.... It's smaller than the already very compact OG triple hammer and it faster and stronger. Just a beast of a little impact. And the hard case it came in is top notch

[@ST-0311]

Love me some Metabo. Very underrated high value tools that don't get much attention. I have the WH18DDX 18V impact, which is great for small routine jobs. It's very light and compact. For heavy duty jobs I have the WH18DBDL2 Triple Hammer. That beast don't play around, it gets the job done!

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah I love the Triple hammer you mention. For me the bolts just take on that and refine it a little more.

[@tidebounce9149]

Great comparison. I have the 18v and 36V versions and both are great. I personally can't tell much of a difference between the two. Thanks for the review.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Glad you liked it.

[@is5032]

I’ve had my WH18Dc for a month now and I love it. It feels as if the grip is made for my hands (smaller than average!). The balance too is like nothing I’ve ever used before either. A hugely underrated brand in my opinion.

[@snakesonn3590]

is your noodle smaller than average too??

[@is5032]

@@snakesonn3590 ha ha. No complaints from yo Mamma so far.

[@snakesonn3590]

@@is5032 good to hear. Please let me know if anything changes

[@TinkerWithTools]

Glad to hear you like it! It's a great tool IMO.

[@engineer_alv]

Excellent side to side comparison. The old triple hammer still got it and I didn't realize how close it is in performance to the newer tools. It looks like unless you want the better placed controls and triple LEDs there's no need to upgrade . Also I noticed there's a new WH18DFX available for around $99 with battery and charger but it's a brushed tool. Quite strange nowadays for a pro brand if you ask me but I haven't seen it tested anywhere.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I just looked up at that model and nothing about its spec shout professional. It’s hard to believe they would sell just give. That there other impacts are relatively inexpensive.

[@histguy101]

All the brands still make a low cost brushed model

[@engineer_alv]

@@histguy101 agreed, it's just weird they introduced it less than a year ago. Most pro brands' brushed offerings are several years old

[@Leeroy2586]

Love me some Metabo HPT

[@TinkerWithTools]

Same!

[@ryu-ken]

TTC needs to test one of these new ones! A problem with the triple hammer was that on super tight fasteners it was "skipping" causing it to lose a lot of torque

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yep. I would suggest this for smaller but still robust fasteners like timberloks. When you get to a big lag bolt for example it’s might be time for a bigger tool.

[@joaquinchan9936]

just found out that they are releasing an updated version of this with new bigger led coverage and more modes. I just found out an interesting bit in regards to the lack of quick collet on Hikoki power tools and it's all because Makita holds the patent for that possibly in Japan and in some shape or form outside of Japan. Probably the same reason why Bosch does not have one either.

[@TinkerWithTools]

What’s your source on a new model? I would be interested in checking it out. As for the collet, I hadn’t thought of that.

[@lawdog516]

Looks like a great value, Lowes has it also for $129 but the model number has an “M”. (WH18DCM) at the end, do you know what the “M” designates? Great review, thanks

[@stevew3978]

The older triple hammer model only has four modes, but the WH18DC has five modes because it distinguishes between "bolt" mode and "single bolt" mode. It's still unclear how the "bolt" mode differs from the "single bolt" mode on the newest WH18DC.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I've made a note to try and answer that in a future short. I'll reply again on this comment if I do.

[@fancraft1266]

A video about the German dark green Metabo hammer drill and impact driver would be cool :)

[@TinkerWithTools]

They have been on my list for a while. Price and local availability have been the main deterrents at this point.

[@The_Big_G]

Nice comparison 👏

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks

[@J.Wick.]

All of these are among the top in the category in my opinion. I have the same Black/Gold 36V JP version as you do, as well as the older 18V, and the older 18V "compact". They're all excellent. They have the best ergo, and warranty in the game IMO. As a righty, I still prefer the panel on the LH side like the old models. Once I got used to it, it makes perfect sense. It is different though.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I always use a belt clip on that side so it just feels poorly though out from that stand point. It clearly didn’t stop me from buying the tool though.

[@J.Wick.]

@@TinkerWithTools Hadn't thought of that as I rarely use the clips. But I can see how that would be an inconvenience for sure.

[@gobeavs82]

Thank you for the comparison, great information. For all of the timed tests did you make note of which mode the new 18V triple hammer was set to? If you did can you please share that information. For the 18V have you done any comparisons running an 18V battery verses a multivolt battery? If you have what were your thoughts or the results?

[@TinkerWithTools]

I ran each of the impacts on multivolt batteries. I have run the 18v triple hammer on the smaller batteries but not in any timed tests. And then where applicable the impacts were in Power Mode.

[@ceeweedsl]

The multi-mode stuff drives me crazy. I need a cheat sheet on the tool. Just busted off a 4x14 screw head set into a that is super critical. Deep counter-sunk and precision pre-drilled but one speed wouldn't drive and next speed blew it out. I dunno. It's powerful but...

[@TinkerWithTools]

I’ve never had that experience but there are times where I do decrease the mode to help provide a more controlled drive. That said though, I don’t think the modes on Metabo HPT/hikokis impacts are the easiest to use or understand.

[@ceeweedsl]

@@TinkerWithTools Yes. I also run M12 and they have 2 speeds which I can manage. With the 4 on the HPT I lose track. Then Boom! that snapped head on a 14 screw and I realize it was too much torque. I mean, that's why I want the HPT sometimes but... anyway, I doubt I'll ever make that mistake again. It is a critical fastener in important furniture and there's no going back. Should have used the Milwaukee...

[@chadhamilton88]

A lot of people don't understand it's made for small screws about 3 inches and lower it works badass then you got more control

[@TinkerWithTools]

While I think that is a good use case, Metabo HPT's product page will advertise use on longer fasteners as well and then on bolts up to 9/16th of an inch. There is definitely a point where you might be better served with an impact wrench depending on the application, but most modern impacts are capable of driving larger construction fasteners like ledgerloks and timberloks.

[@sinanates334]

I really like your videos, if you use more uniform wood like 4x6 instead layered osbs, ı think you get more accurate results

[@TinkerWithTools]

Each material is going to have it's trade-offs. 4x6 has a tendancy to split at times influencing the result, can have different density board to board. No material is perfect but maybe I need to have a test in the future to show the difference in the different testing mediums.

[@robertkovacic4623]

Very interesting... but the question for me is if Metabo (not HPT) will also release a similar version, because I use the CAS system for batteries. Because for the 1/2" drive I already have the legendary Metabo SSW 18 LTX BL SE (special black edition), but for the 1/4" hex drive I still have the old Metabo SSW 14,4LT...really an old machine...but still it works without a problem... it will be interesting if Metabo offers something in this segment as well.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I haven’t see a lot of crossover between Metabo HPT (Hikoki globally) and the German Metabo. Because of that I don’t think it’s that likely based on history up to this point.

[@UncleIvan1]

might just be the audio , but the top two drills sound smoother

[@TinkerWithTools]

They are more refined in general.

[@DiligentDave1966]

Looks like the 18v bolt is about 30 inch pounds more powerful than the newer Dewalt models.

[@TinkerWithTools]

It’s a negligible amount in my opinion.

[@jlousy1901]

Ive got the original triple hammer, and the two newer th 18 and 36. What needs to be said as well is that the newer ones are still IP56 rated in all weather and as small as other subcompacts! The 36 is a lil off balance with the bigger mv batteries

[@TinkerWithTools]

You're right that I did forget to mention!

[@GregBrecker]

I like it! It really just work nice, for the lower price. Like you said a kind of budget Makita.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Exactly!

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

Kinda wierd how inconsistent the 36 volt was. The triple hammer also has some wierd quirks inherit to its design.

[@TinkerWithTools]

you aren't wrong when you say it has some quirks. But for some reason, especially on smaller and even medium size fasteners (4-5" maybe) I still think it's one of the nicer impacts to use. Coincidentally, the 40v makita also loses out to its 18v brothers in testing. I just don't think that Impact Drivers really benefit from the higher voltage like drills or other higher draw tools do.

[@twinkyunouwantmycreamfilli8297]

@@TinkerWithTools . Ain't nothin' wrong with having a few quirks. I enjoy the vids, man. Its appreciated.

[@DiligentDave1966]

The new 18v is a little slower than the old one on smaller fasteners.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah. The testing as a whole had some inconsistencies but in the end it was faster. But each of the triple hammers won at least one test.

[@milleradam98]

Awesome video, did you see metabo HPT has a new 36 volt brushless hammer drill out? Model #DV36DC. It looks very cool, claiming 1400 inch pounds of torque 2200rpm and 33000ipm. Also slimmed down and now comes with RFC. I only see it at Ohio power tools and Amazon, no other retailer I know of has it. I would love to see it tested though!

[@TinkerWithTools]

I’m seeing that now. I don’t know if I am ready to grab it right now but if I do you will see a video about it for sure.

[@milleradam98]

@@TinkerWithTools that would be awesome can't wait to see it tested, there's not very many good tool test channels left I appreciate what you do. I've gotten more than a few tools on your recommendation and didn't regret it.

[@TinkerWithTools]

Glad it has been helpful. I want to review every tool but it's hard to balance spending with budget when the release a bunch of tools in quick succession.

[@milleradam98]

@@TinkerWithTools I get it. I hide my new stuff from my wife 🤷🤷🤷

[@milleradam98]

​@@TinkerWithToolsI just seen ACME tools carries it, they must have just added it to the inventory not long ago they didn't have it before. There's a coupon code on there for 10% off, knocks 30 bucks off. Figured I'd let you know if that entices you, myself I'm trying to figure out if I'm trying to talk myself out of it or talk myself into it😅

[@DiligentDave1966]

I’ve heard that the Metabo forward/reverse selectors are kinda loose. What do you think about that?

[@TinkerWithTools]

For me the Metabo is a 90% tool. 90% of the tool I love, I just have a few things that I don’t love. The collet isn’t quick insert. On the original the side control panel was annoying to me since it hides behind the belt clip if it’s installed and it isn’t at all intuitive. And lastly the fwd/rev selector sticks out to far and yeah guess you could say it’s loose or even rattles around a little. Are they deal breakers to me? No but it just reiterates that no tool is perfect.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools The argument can be made that a collet that isn’t quick insert has better bit retention.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I’ve never had issues with that. I find that spade bits are the ones where you run into issues and I don’t love running drill bits in am impact. So for me it’s a trade off that I am willing to risk. I don’t fault people for going a different way.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools I agree with that, and I think that’s probably the one thing that might keep me from loving the Flex. Even the top Flex impact driver is not quick insert.

[@DiligentDave1966]

@@TinkerWithTools I also agree with you about using a spade bit in an impact driver. I don’t think they’re meant for drilling, period, but I believe it was a spade bit that caused the 887 to smoke in a few videos. Many people still swear that the 887 is one of the best impact drivers.

[@old-red]

The “old triple hammer” is brushless correct?

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yes it is.

[@old-red]

I just got the kit. I’m disappointed in the way the advertise these. The pics make it look like all multivolt accepts the ac adapter but as far as I know they only work for the 36v tools. It’s the only reason I could see moving up to the dedicated 36v. But nice vid. I’m very happy with Metabo hpt. Never been disappointed with a purchase

[@old-red]

@@TinkerWithTools also of note. My kit came with 3 ah batteries. Wonder if they’d make a difference outside of runtime. Doubtful

[@TinkerWithTools]

You are correct. Metabo HPT makes 18 and 36v tools. The 18v tools accept all Metabo HPT batteries. 36v tools only accept the multi-volt batteries. The AC Adapter only is for the 36v tools.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I think that the 3ah batteries will make a bit of difference. If you could do 100 screws on a 2ah, I would expect something closer to 150 on a 3ah (fictional example of course)

[@MRSketch09]

Is Metabo the only mfg on the market that makes "Triple Hammer" cordless drivers? Just curious if you know? B/c its the first time I've specifically heard that language used. Thanks for your time! (And doing this vid)

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yes it’s he only company that is using it that I am aware of. I think that it has its strengths and weaknesses but after seeing a number of people rave about it online I wanted to try it and I have not been disappointed by it.

[@Therealphantomzero]

Just doing my rounds giving Metabo HPT the Views it needs lol

[@TinkerWithTools]

Way to be a supporter!

[@johnbethel9369]

👍💯⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐🏆

[@TinkerWithTools]

Thanks!

[@americafirst6016]

Makita is way too overpriced for what you get in comparison to other brands. Will always love makita but they are pricing themselves out of the market

[@TinkerWithTools]

Yeah Makita in the US market is certainly not gaining traction at the moment.

[@HeroOfTime303]

Haha a Nick Fuentes supporter here? How's Nick? I don't watch the news anymore. May God bless that gentleman.

[@the_patriot7]

Metabo is a German company ???

[@TinkerWithTools]

Metabo HPT is a Japanese company previously known as hitachi and also known as Hikoki in territories other than North America. Metabo without the HPT is a German company that is owned by the same parent holding company as Metabo HPT/hikoki.

[@the_patriot7]

@TinkerWithTools so why they do all of this headache ??? it's better to have only one name like Milwaukee all over the world and that's it !!! why they do this ???

[@TinkerWithTools]

I thought it was a bad idea at the time that they did it. In my opinion, they should've just gone Hikoki for this brand everywhere instead of Metabo HPT/Hikoki but they thought Metabo being attached to the name would sell better I guess. Metabo the German company is still it's own company in that they don't share model numbers and such with these other tools or even feature sets, but there are things that I am starting to see the companies share at times. Their drill chucks appear to be the same on their higher end drills for example.

[@riba2233]

IDK why bu to me all the triple hammers sound awful while impacting, like they are skipping a beat or striking irregularly. I think that there is no actual benefit to TH tech, they just wanted something different imho.

[@TinkerWithTools]

I don’t know if the triple hammer tech is the reason why so many people like the triple hammer. I think it’s a nice impact to use up to a certain point. It will handle timberloks and that type of fastener fine but when it gets to need to much of torque it can behave erraticly.

[@riba2233]

@@TinkerWithTools true true 👍🙂

[@ryu-ken]

TTC tested it and it loses a lot of torque because it does skip on tight fasteners

[@riba2233]

@@ryu-ken true yeah