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Use a drill as a ratchet?; has anyone ever...
Topic Started: Dec 1 2012, 04:38 PM (3,551 Views)
Horn


hmmmm......that might be exactly what i need!!!! :evillol
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charlesufarley
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I use both a cordless impact and a cordless drill in my job as an auto technician. Both work well to tighten and loosen fasteners that aren't large or overly tight. That said, I like the control of a drill for tightening small fasteners. My drill has an adjustable clutch plus it has a brake built into the motor so it stops as soon as you let off the trigger. Also your wrist is part of the clutch, so you get a better feel of the fastener. Also I have had pretty good luck with Craftsman drills, and if one falls off the hoist arm and breaks in half, I can replace it far more reasonably than a Milwaukee or DeWalt. Just my opinion.
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rmcelwee
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Just in case you have never seen it (kind of funny - maybe):

Edited by rmcelwee, Dec 1 2012, 10:02 PM.
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double post
Edited by rmcelwee, Dec 1 2012, 10:06 PM.
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charlesufarley
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The Craftsman drill you posted a link to is a pretty good machine for the money. It has an adjustable clutch, motor brake and 2 speed transmission so you can speed it up to drill or slow it down to drive. And that one will totally snap off a 6mm bolt, so it has enough power.
Edited by charlesufarley, Dec 1 2012, 10:06 PM.
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Have you ever used the drill to tighten bolts?

Thanks for the tip.
As others have said, a drill is good to turn bolts but not for heavy torque. Still, I use mine all the time on nuts/bolts. I have a cordless impact driver as well...
Edited by rmcelwee, Dec 1 2012, 10:06 PM.
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My trusty sears drill crapped out yesterday. I have always wanted a good dewalt corded drill, so this will be my next purchase. I like cordless drills and drivers and use them on the job but are agravating keeping them charged up all the time. Corded dewalts have good torque, I like them.

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Horn


Actually heres a link that I found and CB sent me.

http://www.sears.com/craftsman-c3-2-piece-lithium-ion-drill-and/p-00935701000P?sLevel=0&redirectType=SKIP_LEVEL&sid=I0084400010000100600&PID=4003003&aff=Y

It has 1 li ion battery, an impact driver with roughly 135 ft lbs and the same drill for about $95...
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Horn12007
Dec 1 2012, 10:16 PM
Actually heres a link that I found and CB sent me.
I'm talented.
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Horn


The main reason I want cordless is because I live in an apartment and the parking lot is far away.
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Horn12007
Dec 1 2012, 10:20 PM
The main reason I want cordless is because I live in an apartment and the parking lot is far away.
Buy a portable generator. ;)
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Horn


Coche Blanco
Dec 1 2012, 10:18 PM
Horn12007
Dec 1 2012, 10:16 PM
Actually heres a link that I found and CB sent me
I'm not that talented.
FTFY lol
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blue rhino
Dec 1 2012, 10:21 PM
Horn12007
Dec 1 2012, 10:20 PM
The main reason I want cordless is because I live in an apartment and the parking lot is far away.
Buy a portable generator. ;)
I know you're joking, but, this could be used in the car....and work pretty well.
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I use them here and there but usually I find its not as fast and they don't fit in hard to each places as well
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patrickbruce
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I need a tool that can un-torque headbolts/ridiculously tight lugs..... It has to be compatible with ratchet heads, any ideas?
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