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Old 09-05-2020, 09:47 PM   #5
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Originally Posted by Ronnie View Post
Sounds like you are using an impact driver with a 1/4" hex drive. A cordless impact wrench is what uses the direct fit 3/8" or 1/2" square drive anvils with regular impact sockets. It appears you exceed the designed torque for the 1/4" adapter for sockets.Not really designed for heavy use. R
Good point Ronnie, I was thinking a heaver drive. For smaller nuts and bolts they sell sockets that have the hex drive as part of the socket. Should work fine for lighter work. I have driven lag screws with my driver.
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