Bauer 3/8" Impact Wrench Review! Is it STRONG enough??

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I review the Bauer 3/8" 20v Lithium Compact Impact Wrench. I charge it up and test it on some lug nuts. Thanks for watching!

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@PawOfRizzo 4 жыл бұрын

I have several of the Bauer 20v tools, and for a DIYer they seem great. I've gotten a lot of them at Harbor Freight parking lot sales as open box, half price (or more) items.

@MustangGuru 4 жыл бұрын

The 1/2” drive is the best for removing lugs. You won’t be disappointed

@payloadperformance9706 4 жыл бұрын

Mustang Guru yeah I used the 1/2 inch and it works great for a budget impact wrench. Zero complaints from me, if there’s anything it can’t handle I whip out the big dog 1/2 Milwaukee 1400ft pounder and rip that sucker out lmao I love Bauer and Milwaukee for some reason, go figure 😂

@lindley345 3 жыл бұрын

So far the Bauer is a good brand, i have the 1/2" drive corded impact, that thing is strong asf. Removes anything I put on it.

@max41050 4 жыл бұрын

I bought this tool and I'm very happy with it, it works really good removing 10 to 15 mmm nuts and bolts, I love how lightweight it is and I'm only using the 1.5 amps battery, I heard that the 3 amp battery is better but for light to medium duty jobs is more than good enough, I have the Bauer 1/2 inch impact electric gun especially for tough jobs but it weighs a ton lol. But God willing I'll get the 1/2 inch impact cordless gun cordless, but for most of my preventative maintenance on my 1998 Toyota Camry.

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@hamilton5071 4 жыл бұрын

I have that impact. I work on cars for a living. It is a great little gun for under hood work but not strong enough for lug nuts or suspension work. It will take off lug nuts occasionally but takes way longer than zipping them off with a 1/2 inch impact.

@prestonworden9811 2 жыл бұрын

Would the corded 1/2 inch Bauer take off seized suspension bolts? It claims 1050 fl lbs torque

@UPdan 2 жыл бұрын

@@prestonworden9811 Yes or a 25" breaker bar after letting it overnight soak in fluid.

@spacecassette2108 5 ай бұрын

Owns a super nice sports car” buys cheap power tools, a man of culture I see 😊

@josefelix4152 4 жыл бұрын

Hey there, you know I just bought the matco brushless 3/8 infinium 16v , and it also struggles on lug nuts, I was using chrome sockets at first and notice that with the impact socket it took bolts off a little faster, try it again but with a short impact socket, also your Porsche has studs running into the hub instead of nuts so it it a little tougher to get off. Nice review I'm want to buy another cordless but to have it in my car and I put my eye on the bauer

@kylecooksey4820 11 ай бұрын

i just got the brushless h1/2 inch one and it gets my trucks lug nuts torqued to 150ft lbs easily and quick ive helped people on the side of a road who couldnt take off their lug nuts with a little wrench thats supposed to have a bar on it

@TeamWagy 4 жыл бұрын

Using a chrome socket and it isn't even a 6 point. . . I would try to lose the adapter and get a proper 6 point impact socket and give her another go, it should take them off easier!

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip and thanks for watching!

@AFatherToTheFatherless 3 жыл бұрын

Been using chrome sockets in impacts for years. Never had a problem. Ever.

@Sr.Fluffioso 3 жыл бұрын

Had mine for 2 years still works great for. What i use it for but lets be honest i uga duga some things after the impact. I used it for my lift kit and it did great. Pop out lugs it did great. Im not saying its the best but when you dont work it like a shop does. Its great for a diy. Bought mine with 3 ah battery

@an3cast 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video really informative, I would use 1/2 inch impact for the wheels

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

I wanted something a little smaller that I could use to get into tight spaces if needed and also to remove lug nuts. A bit of a compromise. Thanks for watching!

@nolimitracing9752 4 жыл бұрын

Andres Castañeda impact sockets would take those off much faster

@camerond2534 4 жыл бұрын

Look into the wired 1/2 Bauer impact, it’ll pull those off easy

@KFXbuilt207 11 ай бұрын

I got the 3/8 brushless with a 5 amp hour battery wicked setup

@gotwebsite1 3 жыл бұрын

I hammered my downpipe onto the turbo exhaust flange studs and gasket. the nuts say 46 lbs of torque so it had a 3 ft extension with a 1/2" adapter so it probably got those nuts on good. Ill have to test it with the same 3 ft extension with 1/2 adapter on a lug nut to see how many ft lbs of torque it delivered to those exhaust flange nuts but they prolly wont be coming loose on their own again.

@biglo9889 4 жыл бұрын

Some guy did a review on the Hercules 3/8 impact wrench from Harbor Freight. He pulled off a lug nut torque wrenched to 180 foot pounds.

@hevirotation 4 жыл бұрын

do you have actual impact sockets that are 3/8"? That would help for sure.

@ruffin2000 3 жыл бұрын

consistent with a few other posters here. i use the 1/2 impact for lug nuts and other heavy torqued items. smaller things and loosened nuts i may use this

@granadojl 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you didn't take into consideration the power loss through the adapter. If you were to use a direct socket on the impact wrench, the bolts would break loose quicker and smoother.

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

I didn't think of that. Thanks for the tip.

@granadojl 4 жыл бұрын

@@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 no proplemo.. Trying to help where I can

@TaintedMojo 4 жыл бұрын

That’s not gonna cause a loss of 200 pound feet.

@WhalerGA 3 жыл бұрын

I don't think he LOSES any significant power by using the adapter, but it doesn't magically give it the power of a 1/2" impact. In any event, I use a 1/2 impact for lug nuts (Milwaukee). It removes them easily on setting 2 out of 3. I might have bought the Bauer version but I had not really discovered Harbor Freight at the time. Looking for a good compact 3/8 impact wrench for tight spaces. I think the Bauer is a bit large for tight spots, like behind brake rotors and such. Will probably have to go for a more compact brushless (more expensive) 3/8 impact.

@JM811Cars 3 жыл бұрын

@@WhalerGA you lose a lot of power with an adapter

@419Hayden 4 жыл бұрын

Great Video👍👍

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support 👍

@edr1234er 2 жыл бұрын

what was the break away torque on ur 3/8 bauer!!

@josea5228 3 жыл бұрын

I have this impact and removed lug nuts and replace struts on my malibu and camry, but no strong enough for axle nut.

@imachku 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the 1/2” is meant for the wheel lugs the 3/8” is for smaller tasks

@BillAnon 4 жыл бұрын

I am confused. I never used an impact wrench but they advertise 325 ft. lbs. of bolt breakaway torque but it took two tries to get a 118 lb bolt loose. Am I missing something?

@wclintf 4 жыл бұрын

seems like 1 inflated torque numbers 2 using an adapter robs torque 3 chrome sockets could also rob some torque. that being said, if the fitment was good, and not wobbly socket fitment, i'd be disappointed if my 325 rated wrench struggled on lugs.

@Sr.Fluffioso 3 жыл бұрын

The bigger the battery the better the umph 1.5 is for small task. The higher the ah the more itll successfully remive that nut i bought mine with a 3.0 ah battery and it does most of what i put it through

@stauguastine Жыл бұрын

When you use a torque wrench hold the center of the handle and hold it square. Never put your hand on the end of the torque wrench where the socket is, that will throw off the torque on the lug, you are probably putting more than 118 ft lbs by doing that. While the 3/8" drive is rated for 325 ft labs, and it will do that, it is not really beefy enough for lugs, use a 1/2" drive impact, it is more suited for that demand rather than a 3/8. I have both and am happy with both. The 3/8 is a beast for what it is and the price point.

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip and Thanks for Watching!

@haroldkidwell6703 Жыл бұрын

I have the 1/2 impact for lugs and heavier things it does a good job so I got the 3/8 for lighter stuff like brakes and othere light duty and I'm pleased with the I'm just waiting for Bauer to come out with a ratchet then I'll have what I need to make working on my SUV easier

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for Watching!

@vendetta989 4 жыл бұрын

I got the Ryobi 1/2 impact with charger and 4ah battery for $99. It works great. The Bauer is a nice unit, you are doing it a great disservice by using the adapter, it's killing the torque. My issue with the Bowers is the price.

@Hakuna_My_Tatas 4 жыл бұрын

Where did you get it at that price?

@Voltomess 2 жыл бұрын

Will 10v battery work for small jobs like motorcycles? or this tool works only with 20v?

@michaelniceguy4042 3 жыл бұрын

I bought the earthquake 20v 3/8 impact and it broke a 90 ft lbs but couldn't do a 100 ft lb

@michaelguevara8015 4 жыл бұрын

Having any issues with the hog ring? Sockets are hard to take remove

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 4 жыл бұрын

Yes. At first almost impossible to remove. Had put in a vise and pull. After some use it's getting easier to remove sockets. Thanks for watching!

@camerond2534 4 жыл бұрын

You gotta get the 1/2 inch impact

@codysavage91 3 жыл бұрын

You shouldn’t tighten those with a impact you will pull the threads and warp them

@UPdan 2 жыл бұрын

The 8.5 amp is on sale for $59 and takes it off in less an 1 second, promise.

@izzyzilla80 4 жыл бұрын

My Milwaukee stubby would rip those right if

@diegocervantes7946 4 жыл бұрын

Would actually work if you used the right sockets...

@paulbaughman1898 4 жыл бұрын

I lol so hard from my point of view, when I seen what car it was.

@bricegraham8256 Жыл бұрын

Dude... why Chrome sockets? Also impact sockets help with the hammering effect on impact guns. The thicker that are, thr faster it'll get a bolt or lugnut off

@jamyers121 2 жыл бұрын

A Good test would be to do more than "one" lug nut. A REAL test would be to take ALL of the lugs off, to see how easily all five comes off. That way we can see what it could do with one wheel at least.

@mikeshorsepowergarage7577 2 жыл бұрын

Good idea. Thanks for watching!

@idislikehft8418 3 жыл бұрын

My charger stopped working. So I don't buy anything from HFT anymore.

@Tom-zs6pq 3 жыл бұрын

You need 1/2 inch impact

@14paste14 4 жыл бұрын

You need impact sockets

@UPdan 2 жыл бұрын

They need the 5 year warranty Skil has.

@konamanstudio2447 4 жыл бұрын

Milwaukee Ridgid Ryobi the wall Bosch Makita prestera of other brands have the same thing out there you need to watch reviews on KZfaq unless show you what's out there Your Home Depot or Lowe's your Ace Hardware another stores don't carry it a lot of them because they're high-def items that's her expensive tools yes Harbor Freight is cheap but just keep your eye out there's a lot of them out there

@kordcampbell1488 Жыл бұрын

Get rid of the adapter and get a real socket

@gabrielmerza6904 3 жыл бұрын

No hate but you have Porsche car and you bought bouer🤦🏼‍♂️

@colemahaney4208 Жыл бұрын

the impact is worth more that the car

@juz1ish 4 жыл бұрын

chrome sockets =Fail

@leeshai96 4 жыл бұрын

Having an adapter kills torque. Use just a socket

@rogerp4197 4 жыл бұрын

This isnt for lugs...

@sirkdopsah1081 4 жыл бұрын

Earth quake 3/8 impact is good for lug nuts not much else

@brianwebb7301 3 жыл бұрын

Jesus get a 1/2 inch impact

@stinkycheese804 3 жыл бұрын

Fairly pointless test, I mean to buy a tool and wonder if it's enough, when 1/2" drive impact wrenches exist and lug nuts are not an area where there is any clearance issue to need a compact tool.

@wheelerdealer4481 3 жыл бұрын

Your lossing torque with that Adapter

@John_D2 3 жыл бұрын

why couldn't you say harbor freight ? smh

@jpelfrey325 3 жыл бұрын

Bro you own a Porsche and you bought the cheapest tool to do that? Ugh

@truthfulteachingsautorepai5475 2 жыл бұрын

I tried using this piece of garbage to remove a tiny 13mm head on power steering line on a Ford explorer which is torque to about 35 foot pounds it couldn't even remove that lol this is total junk do not buy

@truthfulteachingsautorepai5475 2 жыл бұрын

This wrench is terrible !!!!! This can't even remove 60ft pounds of torque total trash believe me !!!!!!!!!!