Impact Driver Initial Test (Smaller Batteries)
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Unboxed and Abused: Hercules Vs Bauer Drill - What You need to Know.
What happens here
The presenter demonstrates the initial impact driver test with the smaller batteries. He notes that the Hercules impact driver uses a 3/8-inch driver, while the Bauer uses a 1/2-inch driver, requiring different sockets. He also expresses frustration with the Hercules impact driver's chuck, which made removing bits difficult due to a tight retaining ring. Both impact drivers struggle to drive 6-3/8 inch deck screws completely with their smaller batteries.
Goal: Evaluate initial impact driver performance with included batteries.
Tools and materials
- Bauer 1.5Ah Lithium-Ion Battery Bauer — Powering the Bauer impact driver
- Impact Rated Socket — Driving deck screws
- Pencil — Marking screw placement on wood block
- Socket Adapter — Adapting the impact driver to accept a socket
- Wood Block — Test surface for driving screws
- 6-3/8 inch Deck Screws — Testing impact driver performance