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Model: Craftsman V20 1/2 in. Cordless Brushless Impact Wrench Tool Only
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If your local store has 1, but your into a different family if batteries, look into an adapter to run this with what you already got.
I run my Craftsman V20s with DeWalt batteries.
Craftsman has "V20" and "20 volt Max" batteries/tools, and they are not interchangeable, so confirm you're ordering the correct adapter.
This impact wrench is detailed as V20.
Yes, not interchangable, but thankfully the old craftsman "20v" isn't labled "20v" , but rather 19.2v . Hopefully that small difference saves people from the hassle of buying the wrong thing..... Also, the 19.2v line is from seemingly eons ago, I don't even see any on the market to get confused with. Good though that small tech details like this are pointed out by the community to save headaches.
update, nevermind, I see that some 19.2v are still on the market..... but also they are shaped like ryobi batteries, with that protruding connector. Can't possibly mistake one for the other the shape is so radically different.
Last edited by Hartage December 19, 2021 at 03:52 PM.
Years ago the craftsman bolt-on 20v batteries were the same as the Black and Decker ones. Are they compatible with this tool?
No, they are not. V20 is the current Craftsman power tool line, and it appears they will be supporting it for a while. There are probably at least 50 different tools available now.
So this is weird... I have both the 3/8in and the 1/2in.
I just tested them both on the lug nuts for my car. The 3/8in removes the lugs and the 1/2in does not. Lugs are torqued to 129ftlbs. I did it three times. So I am returning the 1/2in.
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So this is weird... I have both the 3/8in and the 1/2in.
I just tested them both on the lug nuts for my car. The 3/8in removes the lugs and the 1/2in does not. Lugs are torqued to 129ftlbs. I did it three times. So I am returning the 1/2in.
That's crazy I was about to return my 3/8 one hoping to find 1/2. I know the 1/2 is rated for more ft lb
That's crazy I was about to return my 3/8 one hoping to find 1/2. I know the 1/2 is rated for more ft lb
Nevermind I was wrong. I didn't notice it has two speeds. Speed 1 must be like 60ft lbs. Speed 2 takes my lugs off fine. Speed one is pretty safe to installing lugs so maybe that's how they were thinking.
Nevermind I was wrong. I didn't notice it has two speeds. Speed 1 must be like 60ft lbs. Speed 2 takes my lugs off fine. Speed one is pretty safe to installing lugs so maybe that's how they were thinking.
My mistake.
Did the 3/8 struggle with lug nuts? I do some automotive work and might have to settle for 3/8 one since 1/2 one is no where to be found
Did the 3/8 struggle with lug nuts? I do some automotive work and might have to settle for 3/8 one since 1/2 one is no where to be found
The 3/8in impact wrench will remove lugs up to about 120lbs if you don't use an extension. If you put an extension some energy is lost in the play. I would say if your only using the 3/8in for lugs on smaller cars it's prob fine. High performance cars and trucks tend to have lugs torqued to over 120lbs and you will want the bigger 1/2in impact. Same for any suspension work. sized lugs it's not going to take off. If you live in an area with snow get the 1/2in.
What I just discovered is the 3/8in impact wrench is the same exact tool as my Craftsman impact driver except the driver has a collet style adapter. The stats are even the same. Both have 2800rpm and 3500ipm. I weighed them and the weight is even the same. The impact driver is very close in torque to the 3/8in impact wrench. The collet adapter is the only difference. Essentially that makes the impact driver much more useful than the 3/8in impact wrench. The driver can do most tasks the impact wrench can and it can also drive screws. So I am returning the 3/8in impact wrench and keeping the 1/2in impact wrench. Best of all worlds for cheap I think.
Last edited by lunesta2 December 26, 2021 at 10:11 AM.
The 3/8in impact wrench will remove lugs up to about 120lbs if you don't use an extension. If you put an extension some energy is lost in the play. I would say if your only using the 3/8in for lugs on smaller cars it's prob fine. High performance cars and trucks tend to have lugs torqued to over 120lbs and you will want the bigger 1/2in impact. Same for any suspension work. sized lugs it's not going to take off. If you live in an area with snow get the 1/2in.
What I just discovered is the 3/8in impact wrench is the same exact tool as my Craftsman impact driver except the driver has a collet style adapter. The stats are even the same. Both have 2800rpm and 3500ipm. I weighed them and the weight is even the same. The impact driver is very close in torque to the 3/8in impact wrench. The collet adapter is the only difference. Essentially that makes the impact driver much more useful than the 3/8in impact wrench. The driver can do most tasks the impact wrench can and it can also drive screws. So I am returning the 3/8in impact wrench and keeping the 1/2in impact wrench. Best of all worlds for cheap I think.
Thanks that's a great observation! I'll try to return my 3/8" and maybe I'll even get more money back for it now since the price went up
Thanks that's a great observation! I'll try to return my 3/8" and maybe I'll even get more money back for it now since the price went up
Just for comparison sake the Craftsman impact driver CMCF820B is actually slightly longer (with 1/4" hex to 3/8" socket adapter) than the Craftsman 1/2" impact wrench CMCF920B. The Craftsman 3/8" impact wrench CMCF910B being the shortest.
What I have noticed is all three tools have side play with the impact driver being the most pronounced.
When comparing a 3/8" & 1/2" Kobalt 17mm deep socket the 3/8" is 15mm shorter and diameter slightly smaller by 2mm.
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I run my Craftsman V20s with DeWalt batteries.
Craftsman has "V20" and "20 volt Max" batteries/tools, and they are not interchangeable, so confirm you're ordering the correct adapter.
This impact wrench is detailed as V20.
I run my Craftsman V20s with DeWalt batteries.
Craftsman has "V20" and "20 volt Max" batteries/tools, and they are not interchangeable, so confirm you're ordering the correct adapter.
This impact wrench is detailed as V20.
update, nevermind, I see that some 19.2v are still on the market..... but also they are shaped like ryobi batteries, with that protruding connector. Can't possibly mistake one for the other the shape is so radically different.
The 3/8in impact is $39 right now. That's a great deal so picked that one up too.
I just tested them both on the lug nuts for my car. The 3/8in removes the lugs and the 1/2in does not. Lugs are torqued to 129ftlbs. I did it three times. So I am returning the 1/2in.
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I just tested them both on the lug nuts for my car. The 3/8in removes the lugs and the 1/2in does not. Lugs are torqued to 129ftlbs. I did it three times. So I am returning the 1/2in.
My mistake.
My mistake.
What I just discovered is the 3/8in impact wrench is the same exact tool as my Craftsman impact driver except the driver has a collet style adapter. The stats are even the same. Both have 2800rpm and 3500ipm. I weighed them and the weight is even the same. The impact driver is very close in torque to the 3/8in impact wrench. The collet adapter is the only difference. Essentially that makes the impact driver much more useful than the 3/8in impact wrench. The driver can do most tasks the impact wrench can and it can also drive screws. So I am returning the 3/8in impact wrench and keeping the 1/2in impact wrench. Best of all worlds for cheap I think.
What I just discovered is the 3/8in impact wrench is the same exact tool as my Craftsman impact driver except the driver has a collet style adapter. The stats are even the same. Both have 2800rpm and 3500ipm. I weighed them and the weight is even the same. The impact driver is very close in torque to the 3/8in impact wrench. The collet adapter is the only difference. Essentially that makes the impact driver much more useful than the 3/8in impact wrench. The driver can do most tasks the impact wrench can and it can also drive screws. So I am returning the 3/8in impact wrench and keeping the 1/2in impact wrench. Best of all worlds for cheap I think.
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What I have noticed is all three tools have side play with the impact driver being the most pronounced.
When comparing a 3/8" & 1/2" Kobalt 17mm deep socket the 3/8" is 15mm shorter and diameter slightly smaller by 2mm.
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