Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc.

watchman · 07-05-2008, 04:20 PM

Craftsman Impact Driver

Sears item #00947641000

Go to your local Sears store and get one of these. $24.99

They can be used with sockets as well.

WARNING: Improper use of this tool will really F%%% things up!

I have had one since I owned my old 1972 Honda CL350. It was the only thing that would remove the case bolts without ruining them.

macmac · 07-05-2008, 06:18 PM

yup

cactusjack · 07-05-2008, 07:56 PM

I bought one of these years and years ago, when I first started out as a mechanic. It's saved my hide many times over the years. It delivers a good shot of torque right where you need it.

07-05-2008, 10:30 PM

Somebody stole mine. I need to get a new one.

**ringadingh** · 07-05-2008, 11:35 PM

When I bought mine 35 years ago, it was only $5.00 I still have it.

cactusjack · 07-05-2008, 11:43 PM

I bought mine 30 years ago off the MAC Tools truck. I probably paid $30 bucks or more for it.

**ringadingh** · 07-06-2008, 08:37 AM

Mine was made in Japan back then, but its always worked. For a while I had trouble trying to find bits that didn't break easily. I havn't used the tool in a few years now, but I imagine bits are still available somewhere.

macmac · 07-06-2008, 09:30 AM

Ringadingh, I have seen some impact drivers that mount tool bits, but most of what I have seen are like the 2 I have. bot square 3/8 drive, so they take socket mounts bits.

One of mine is no name, probably Jap, and the other is Blue Point aka Snap On. With socket mounted tools the sky is the limit I guess... I have these in torx, allens both SAE and MM. Plus any old socket in 3/8 drive will fit.

watchman · 07-06-2008, 11:58 AM

Exactly! My newer one has the 3/8 drive but my old one has a 1/2 drive head. I think it is a Sears model.

refugio · 07-06-2008, 12:09 PM

I've got one of those....somewhere. My Grandfather gave it to me years ago. I have not used it in a long while.

n9151 · 07-09-2008, 10:21 PM

Many years ago I bought a shaft that fits into my air impact hammer that takes a 3/8 socket. The shaft is made for a 5/8 open end wrench. The idea is to turn the shaft while the hammer is doing its thing (keep the air volume down). This works absolutely fantastic. I used it to take out rusted screws on airplanes and bolts on old cars. I don’t recall where I bought the thing but one might try Harbor Freight for a start.

ridemslow · 07-13-2008, 01:35 PM

I did have one.. Have son, will lose tools! Yes a very useful tool and many times a lifesaver! I will get me another one before I start any new major project.

radco · 07-13-2008, 06:43 PM

I ve had mine since 71,,USED it on my HONDA CB 350.. STILL works :) Rich

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watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. Craftsman Impact Driver Sears item #00947641000 Go to your local Sears store and get one of these. $24.99 They can be used with sockets as well. WARNING: Improper use of this tool will really F%%% things up! I have had one since I owned my old 1972 Honda CL350. It was the only thing that would remove the case bolts without ruining them. Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-05-2008, 06:18 PM	#2
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07-05-2008, 11:43 PM	#6
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. I bought mine 30 years ago off the MAC Tools truck. I probably paid $30 bucks or more for it. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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07-06-2008, 08:37 AM	#7
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. Mine was made in Japan back then, but its always worked. For a while I had trouble trying to find bits that didn't break easily. I havn't used the tool in a few years now, but I imagine bits are still available somewhere. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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07-06-2008, 09:30 AM	#8
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. Ringadingh, I have seen some impact drivers that mount tool bits, but most of what I have seen are like the 2 I have. bot square 3/8 drive, so they take socket mounts bits. One of mine is no name, probably Jap, and the other is Blue Point aka Snap On. With socket mounted tools the sky is the limit I guess... I have these in torx, allens both SAE and MM. Plus any old socket in 3/8 drive will fit. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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07-06-2008, 11:58 AM	#9
watchman Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Macon, Missouri Posts: 1,175	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. Exactly! My newer one has the 3/8 drive but my old one has a 1/2 drive head. I think it is a Sears model.
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07-06-2008, 12:09 PM	#10
refugio Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Refugio , Texas Posts: 359	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. I've got one of those....somewhere. My Grandfather gave it to me years ago. I have not used it in a long while. __________________ 2008 Vulcan Nomad
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07-09-2008, 10:21 PM	#11
n9151 Jr. Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: north platte, nebr Posts: 28	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. Many years ago I bought a shaft that fits into my air impact hammer that takes a 3/8 socket. The shaft is made for a 5/8 open end wrench. The idea is to turn the shaft while the hammer is doing its thing (keep the air volume down). This works absolutely fantastic. I used it to take out rusted screws on airplanes and bolts on old cars. I don’t recall where I bought the thing but one might try Harbor Freight for a start.
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07-13-2008, 01:35 PM	#12
ridemslow Sr. Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Chesapeake, Ohio Posts: 1,537	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. I did have one.. Have son, will lose tools! Yes a very useful tool and many times a lifesaver! I will get me another one before I start any new major project. __________________
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07-13-2008, 06:43 PM	#13
radco Sr. Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Dedham Maine Posts: 4,199	Tool for removing stubborn scews, bolts etc. I ve had mine since 71,,USED it on my HONDA CB 350.. STILL works :) Rich __________________
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