DEWALT Nut Driver Set, Impact Ready, Magnetic, 5-Piece (DW2235IR)
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Yes, the 1/2" is included. My only criticism of this set is that it is a little shallow because the magnet sticks up a little too far, resulting in a lack of head stability.
No, there isn't a metric version.
They aren't metric in size at all.
NO, and that's why you're looking for the magnetic ones. Yes, they are shallow because only the head of a Hex head self tapping screw fits in.
Selected User Reviews For DEWALT Nut Driver Set, Impact Ready, Magnetic, 5-Piece (DW2235IR)
The 1/2" hex screw did not fit. Money that could have been better spent. I bought this thinking it would be a good deal and that it would be of Dewalt quality, but when I tried to use the 1/2" nut driver on a 1/2" hex head cap screw, it wouldn't fit! I had to dig out my drive socket set and tighten it by hand, and I'm out the money because I missed the return deadline. I'm guessing this is a cheap, low-quality Amazon product sourced from China, which is worse than a cheap, low-quality Home Depot product sourced from China, where I can at least return defective items after 30 days.
When it comes to drills and tools, Dewalt is my go-to company. These look great with both work and home projects, and they're also very durable. The packaging, as well as the name brand, are both excellent; you can't go wrong with these.
These are without a doubt the best impact driver nut drivers available. I used to have the "warrior" ones from the Harbor Freight brand. Even though they claim to be, they aren't really designed for impact drivers. After a few weeks, even a regular drill's magnet will fall out. I used to have the Milwaukee set, which is about half the thickness of these, and one of them literally shatter. These were purchased for use in my impact driver to withstand the harsh conditions that impact drivers subject various drivers to, and they have performed admirably. I pre-drilled a 2 in thick manhole cover today and mounted a sign to it with 1/4in self tappers. The 1/4 self tappers would snap under the torque of the impact driver, even if they were pre-drilled. If these nut drivers' tolerances were off, the head would have been stripped. Because the edges of the hex head did not start to turn inside the nut driver due to the extreme tight tolerance and fit of these nut drivers, the head would fall out with just you overpowering the force of the magnet after snapping. I was able to mount the sign using 5/16 self tappers and a larger hole that I had pre-drilled. This job would have been impossible to complete without them. The precision fit of these nut drivers ensured that all impacts were directed to the sides of the hex head, resulting in maximum driving power. br>br>I recently purchased a second set to supplement my drill. They don't come with a holder, which is the only drawback. This is fine with me because I still have the holders from the failed nut drivers. For the most part, any 1/4-inch bit holder will work. These are a must-have and last a long time!.
Garbage easily adheres to the magnets. If you don't press hard enough, it will spit out lags. When I use self-tapping tecs on metal, the bit loses the tec's head fairly quickly, causing me to punch whatever I'm working on. br>br>The length of the neck is insufficient. Extensions are being used more frequently than I would like. br>br>Can be easily misplaced. I bought two of them. If you don't need to use them frequently, they're ideal. br>br>If you use them frequently, you will become aware of their shortcomings. I usually use a deep well socket, but these come in handy when I need a second hand.
The Max! I keep the two smallest sizes in my pocket at all times because they hold screws much better than Phillips bits in tight situations where three hands are required. The largest size, 1/2", which I adore, is only available on Amazon and not in stores. Metal filings get stuck against the magnet, so the tips must be cleaned on a regular basis.
So I recently published a review of the Milwaukee shockwave set in which I ripped it to shreds. In general, I prefer Milwaukee to Dewalt, but when it comes to impact-ready nutsetters, Dewalt has it down pat, whereas Milwaukee, unfortunately, does not. These are of extremely high quality. They get a lot of use from me, and they can take a lot of abuse. I'm not sure what I'd do if they weren't there. It pains me to have to give Dewalt such a high rating rather than Milwaukee, but the truth must be told. These are the most excellent options.
I knew I'd need this to complete the task. The hinge was securely installed after receiving the set (it took about 30 seconds in total), and it has been working flawlessly for months. This is a high-quality tool that is also the best tool for the job.
They should have come in a case, but that's not a big deal. In terms of the magnets, I believe they work a little too well because it's difficult to get a nut that fits snugly in the holder to release; you have to screw it back on to the bolt. Apart from that, they're very simple to use; all I need now is for them to pivot.