3/8" stronger than 1/2"? - Milwaukee M12 stubby impact wrench 3/8" vs 1/2"

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  • Опубликовано: 21 апр 2022
  • Although specs are exactly the same, Milwaukee's M12 3/8" stubby impact wrench seems to hit a little harder than the 1/2".
    Models:
    1/2" - FIWF12 (EU) 2555-20 (USA)
    3/8" - FIWF38 (EU) 2554-20 (USA)

Комментарии • 118

  • @mark-kf3md
    @mark-kf3md 2 года назад +32

    Thanks for making a straight forward no BS video. There's so many bozo's on you tube that would take 3 times as long and show less actually using the tools. They would be talking on and on and on, such a waste of time.
    Nice job and useful infomation.

  • @Deerector
    @Deerector Год назад +25

    what a great video. no talking nonsense and straight to the point with some good examples and good editing side by side.. keep up the great work bro

    • @user-cd5dt4lf2l
      @user-cd5dt4lf2l 9 месяцев назад +1

      I really dont like the commentary during the video.

  • @damon323
    @damon323 Год назад +5

    Great video man!! Really appreciate it! Just bought the 1/2, can’t wait to try it out

    • @Tony-bs5wc
      @Tony-bs5wc Месяц назад

      Could you give me an update on how good it was, cuz I'm debating whether I should get a 1/2 or 3/8 impact wrench?

    • @damon323
      @damon323 Месяц назад

      @@Tony-bs5wc Definitely legit, I love mine. Tons of power! I would go with the 1/2 inch

    • @Tony-bs5wc
      @Tony-bs5wc Месяц назад

      @@damon323 Thank you so much👍

  • @dstill3597
    @dstill3597 7 месяцев назад

    Great vid. Simple and to the point

  • @texassasquatch6467
    @texassasquatch6467 Год назад +1

    Thank you… sincerely, thank you for this video

  • @ChrisBranleh
    @ChrisBranleh Год назад +33

    I have both 1/2 and 3/8.
    I think for the size intended to be as compact as possible with it’s given torque rating, 3/8 makes the most sense. 3/8 impact sockets are smaller in both deep and shallow, and noticeably cheaper than the 1/2 counterpart, eg wobble socket sets and so forth. They even make 3/8 in 21mm for lug removal.
    But most ppl have 1/2 impacts already so it can just be cheaper to get the 1/2 version. If you go to the junk yard for example and bring a 1/2 high torque with the impact sockets, having the 1/2 stubby would be way better than having the 3/8 and another set of impacts weighing you down

    • @throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx
      @throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx 9 месяцев назад +5

      or just have a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter

    • @E_ina_G
      @E_ina_G 7 месяцев назад

      Yeah but if your upsizing on higher torque you usually snap adapters

    • @throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx
      @throwawaypt2throwawaypt2-xp8nx 7 месяцев назад

      @@E_ina_G well then in that case correct

    • @Observer2225
      @Observer2225 5 месяцев назад

      Can you pls tell which one is faster?

    • @madjackgamingandfitness498
      @madjackgamingandfitness498 Месяц назад

      Haven’t had an adapter snap yet and I use the pittsburgh cheap ones. These aren’t your one foot long impacts. I go 1/2 on anvil incase I need the 3/4 adapter and can switch down to 3/8.

  • @odillaurent1053
    @odillaurent1053 Год назад +1

    this is the best i have seen, and i watched it a-couple times now .....

  • @Rota_rd1
    @Rota_rd1 Год назад +5

    I have the 1/2 mid torque along with the sockets and I bought the stubby 3/8 to lighten the load on my tool
    Bag when I frequently go to junkyard

    • @nah3193
      @nah3193 Год назад

      Same! It's kinda crazy it's even considered 'mid' torque, it'll do just about anything, quickly. The stubby is a lot nicer for snugging up bolts without worrying about overtorquing

  • @s.g.d.l.8111
    @s.g.d.l.8111 Год назад +1

    E ben robusti per un buon lavoro 💯👍

  • @yungdro1972
    @yungdro1972 4 месяца назад +1

    Got all 3 stubby impacts, and I love them. The 1/4 is good for light work.

  • @Andreyatl
    @Andreyatl Год назад

    Everything what I need to know! Domo arigato !

  • @jasonn2284
    @jasonn2284 7 месяцев назад +8

    I prefer 1/2” since most impact sockets are and torque wrenches are 1/2”. Plus 1/2” is meant for heavier duty even though the torque rating is the same.

    • @mg8718
      @mg8718 6 месяцев назад +1

      Yep. And if you try to use the 3/8 model with an extension it will fail. Go with the 1/2.

  • @s.g.d.l.8111
    @s.g.d.l.8111 Год назад

    Buoni articoli validi 👍

  • @ProxyFinal
    @ProxyFinal 4 месяца назад

    The 1/2 has a flaw where socket can run against the housing

  • @pavelp6179
    @pavelp6179 Месяц назад

    Thanks!

  • @donniedarko2831
    @donniedarko2831 2 года назад +8

    I have the 3/8 Stubby, love that impact driver

  • @ANDY-we7mr
    @ANDY-we7mr Год назад

    whitch ones the best

  • @gfregia
    @gfregia Год назад

    Are these the 250lb ones

  • @HighGrade_FireBlade
    @HighGrade_FireBlade 2 месяца назад

    Wish they would have put another LED above the anvil. Yeah I know it’s compact but they could have fit another two LEDs on the nose without increasing the form factor at all.

  • @throughahunterseyes7867
    @throughahunterseyes7867 2 года назад +1

    Great video

  • @joseCalderon1976
    @joseCalderon1976 22 дня назад

    Awesome. The 3/8 is more practical and lighter IMHO 👍

  • @wendellgreenidge3362
    @wendellgreenidge3362 Год назад

    1200 rpm??? That’s it?

  • @ericpetteway3841
    @ericpetteway3841 2 месяца назад

    Seems they would be identical except one is 3/8 and the other is 1/2

  • @johnny4713ify
    @johnny4713ify 2 года назад +23

    Cool test. I actually have two 3/8 stubby's since I couldn't pass up a deal on one for $60 bucks. Anyhow I run one like normal with standard 3/8 sockets and the other one I run with a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter. I can tell you without a doubt the 3/8 with the adapter hits way harder with the extra mass of the 1/2 sockets that it has sidlined my brand new Gen 2 1/2 Midtorque LOL. I work on light duty cars and trucks so that sucker surprisingly has busted loose most fasteners I've come across including heavy duty GMC/Ford suspensions. Kind of curious since you have both if you can run the same type of test, but using a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter on that 3/8 and run them side by side again👍🏼

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  2 года назад +10

      Strange, most tests on youtube show that adapters take away a bunch of torque. I think the 3/8 hits harder because there is less mass to rotate with the lighter socket, thus load on the motor is smaller so it rotates faster and hits the anvil with faster blows...? Only a theory, otherwise I have no explanation why the 3/8 would be stronger.

    • @johnny4713ify
      @johnny4713ify 2 года назад +6

      @@vpmotors9529 Trust me I've tested it myself. I used a 22mm deep 3/8 socket on a Old Ford Heavy duty lug nuts. I let the socket tighten as tight as it would go with no further movement. I then slapped on a 3/8 to 1/2 adapter and marked hash marks for reference on a 22mm deep 1/2 socket. Well to my suprise running it with the heavier mass of the adapter/socket combo that nut almost did another full rotation. My guess is the same as yours, but since now the faster 3/8 Anvil is swining the added weight of the 1/2 socket and adapter that inturn gives it extra beans to power through the standard 3/8 limit. That is why I'm curious to see that how that adapter set up will do against a regular 1/2 Anvil. I can actually feel the difference in power while using the adapter it's like a Mini Midtorque kinda hard to explain. Try it and let me know what you think?

    • @Pillzb3rry
      @Pillzb3rry 2 года назад +3

      @@johnny4713ify I had the same results, a 19mm 3/8 could not remove my jeep's lug nuts, but when i used a step up adapter, it removed without any problem. In fact, I installed new shocks using the 3/8 stubby and 1/2 sockets. Unfortunately, I feel like when it reaches 2 bars of battery life, it's not the same as having 4 bars.

    • @johnny4713ify
      @johnny4713ify 2 года назад +2

      @@Pillzb3rry Nice glad you tried it out. I ordered a Titan 3/8 to 1/2 adapter that's more compact essentially it will have almost the same Anvil dimensions as a regular 1/2 so ill be curious too see how it performs with a bit less mass. I normally run the 6.0 battery and get a pretty good run time before I hit the two bar mark. Your right though you do lose beans with any wrench when it starts to gets too low. BTW your 6.0 battery looks different than mine so I'm assuming your up in 🇨🇦 😁. I only say that because I've noticed Milwaukee batteries are labeled differently when they are sold out of the states.

    • @drscopeify
      @drscopeify 2 года назад +3

      @@johnny4713ify Look up ARES 70198 that adapter is like it does not even exist it is soooo small. I am suing it on my stubby and you can barely tell it is 3/8 and not 1/2.

  • @user-qc6vz9gs1o
    @user-qc6vz9gs1o 6 месяцев назад

    Why 3/8 is better?

  • @raulgarcia528
    @raulgarcia528 Год назад

    Exelente

  • @ahkisong
    @ahkisong Год назад

    So you can use the 3/8 without a adapter?

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  Год назад +1

      With 3/8" sockets, for sure!

    • @ahkisong
      @ahkisong Год назад

      @VP Motors thank you I just bought the 3/8 stubby.. so now I'll get 3/8 Sockets.. thanks... ppl.were telling me I need a adapter. Guess if you use 1/2 inch sockets

    • @edgargg1669
      @edgargg1669 Год назад

      @@ahkisongbecuase sockets the size of lugs are usually 1/2 inch for more torque

  • @lolofrisson
    @lolofrisson Год назад +1

    I just got a stuby. I chose the 1/2 because....... I don't have an impact socket in 3/8!! It's an amazing machine

    • @norzoloco1
      @norzoloco1 Год назад +1

      The funny thing is if you had gotten the 3/8" with an adapter you'd be getting extra power. Maybe the extra weight of the adapter or something but it hits harder that way

    • @MrCaribe65
      @MrCaribe65 Год назад +2

      ​@Nl Pcrepairs
      Check out The Torque Channel video on adapters. The opposite of what you say is true, unfortunately.
      I thought the same thing until I watched their video.

  • @marshallrogers8011
    @marshallrogers8011 7 месяцев назад

    I must the only Stubby w/pin detent,all the videos they have the Hog Ring!!🤔

  • @tanhtran8192
    @tanhtran8192 Год назад

    👍

  • @weaklingv2
    @weaklingv2 2 года назад +3

    How only 35 likes??

  • @kchilz32
    @kchilz32 Год назад +3

    Try a Honda crank bolt next

    • @chrisgiuliano7193
      @chrisgiuliano7193 Год назад +1

      That’s a good way to put these impacts to the test

    • @ua7pyro591
      @ua7pyro591 Год назад +1

      No impact will remove those, especially if they've never been serviced. 3/4 breaker bar is the only way!

    • @nathanhale2497
      @nathanhale2497 Год назад +1

      @@ua7pyro591 I took off the crankbolt on my crv with my full sized makita impact and a weighted socket. It can be done (but not by a compact).

    • @orangielegros
      @orangielegros 9 месяцев назад

      I used a yo-yo. Tap the trigger and off it flew

    • @mike_t_007
      @mike_t_007 4 месяца назад

      Mid or high torque only or one of these with a weighted socket

  • @MLeung-vl7we
    @MLeung-vl7we 7 месяцев назад +1

    Maybe its my m12 1/2 inch or the impact sockets I used, but I call BS. Sure, it can do 155ft/lb but no way that fast. I'm a Milwaukee fanboy too, but you guys have to stop loosening up bolts for demo purposes.

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  7 месяцев назад +1

      Try it yourself! Grab a torque wrench and a fully charged 6Ah battery, and a proper impact socket, you'll be surprised.
      I really can't see the reason why I'd loosen up anything before the test.

  • @JRT3000
    @JRT3000 2 месяца назад

    Why no body talk about which one to buy if i can afford only one 3/8 @1/2 i mean why would i choose one over the other ..
    Does 1/2 is faster nd put more TQ down than the 3 8 or is just a matter of size?

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  2 месяца назад

      3/8" seems to hit a little harder and can be more compact due to socket length.
      1/2" has way more accessories. If you can only afford one, I'd buy the 1/2", and later on maybe get a bigger 1/2" impact for tougher jobs so you can use your existing sockets.

  • @Volksoner619
    @Volksoner619 Год назад +3

    88.5 ft/lbs?!? I guarantee most torque wrenches are NOT that accurate. Just call it 90. Other than that cool comparison. Seems both are pretty capable. I went with 1/2” because I had more 1/2 sockets. Will probably also buy a 3/8 just because.

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  Год назад +5

      Thanks! 120Nm does not equal to 90 ft/lbs, it is exactly 88.5. I didn't want to post false data.

    • @Volksoner619
      @Volksoner619 Год назад

      @@vpmotors9529 My bad. I didn’t even notice that. I’ve never known anyone to actually use newton meters. Any mention of Nm is usually followed by a reference to muffler bearings or blinker fluid. Lol.

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  Год назад +2

      ​@@Volksoner619 No problem at all! I live in Europe, we use metric units. I think , metric is standard everywhere else, apart from the US.

    • @Volksoner619
      @Volksoner619 Год назад +2

      @@vpmotors9529 yea, the US is stupid like that. I really wish we’d fully convert to metric also. It would make work so much easier. I hate when I tell a coworker to grab a 13/16 and he asks “what’s that in numbers” then stares blankly at me. Lol.

  • @alfabethev2.074
    @alfabethev2.074 5 месяцев назад +1

    As useful as a russian dashcam vid.

  • @EDS3Gaming
    @EDS3Gaming Год назад

    you didnt use the torque wrench to spec out the 3/8. not a good video

  • @MorrowSind
    @MorrowSind 11 месяцев назад +1

    You don't talk? I don't get why people don't talk in their videos.

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  10 месяцев назад +4

      I choose not to. But what is there to talk about? Everything is written on the screen. There is no point in reading out numbers.

    • @MorrowSind
      @MorrowSind 10 месяцев назад

      ​@@vpmotors9529 It's just easier to listen. I just think if you're going to put yourself out there and make content, then don't be afraid to put yourself out there and be social. I ended up leaving halfway through because I got bored looking for the numbers/ information on the screen. And, I'm a reader... so, it has nothing to do with that. It's just exhausting to follow, especially in the relaxing late hours that we all want to look at online tools. Some will feel different, but some will feel the same as me. Hope this helps.

    • @thelos8093
      @thelos8093 9 месяцев назад +5

      No talking is better

    • @killers00000007
      @killers00000007 6 месяцев назад +1

      Maybe he's blind. Or don't know how to read. Ijs lol

  • @jmj267
    @jmj267 Год назад +2

    Just frickin talk already!

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  Год назад +12

      no

    • @jd07251983
      @jd07251983 Год назад +3

      Maybe he sounds like mike tyson and thats why he doesnt want to talk?

    • @excitationofstereocilia2103
      @excitationofstereocilia2103 2 месяца назад

      @@jd07251983Tyson is a woman on deeball I didn’t believe it either

  • @noahgamingvideos1584
    @noahgamingvideos1584 2 года назад +1

    Fake video bc impact can’t take off wheel that quick🤣😂

    • @jake-mv5oi
      @jake-mv5oi 2 года назад +1

      Took those pajero wheels off at 155 ft-lb a lot faster than my car's wheels at 105 with the same setup.

    • @noahgamingvideos1584
      @noahgamingvideos1584 2 года назад

      @@jake-mv5oi and they air impacts do 700 doesnt take it off that quick so

    • @vpmotors9529
      @vpmotors9529  2 года назад +18

      ​@@jake-mv5oi Those lugnuts are obviously rust free and freshly tightened to proper torque. Try loosening yours than retightening with a torque wrench, they will come off as easy as presented in my video.
      If your's don't come off easily, it's probably because they've not been off the threads for a while, and all the salt, brakedust and rust has made them grip stronger. Also alloy wheel lugnuts tend to tighten over time.
      I don't get it why you think it's fake, I even show the reading on the torquewrench, and the whole point is to compare the tools to each other in a controlled environment. This is not a "real life" scenario, it's an experiment, speed only matters compared to the other tool.

  • @saltycanadian6190
    @saltycanadian6190 Год назад

    Dude is struggling to torque 155ft/lbs? Ahahha omfg duuuude lift something more often