I Am Tearing Up Sockets! Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2' High Torque Impact Wrench 2967-20

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The new Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2" High Torque Impact Wrench is amazing! I have been using it for everything and that might not be good. I have the most issues using this new impact for lighter-duty tasks. Seems odd right! The impact wrench has not been the issue, it is a beast, and the sockets seem unhappy.

The square drive on the sockets has been the biggest issue as they are getting beaten into odd shapes causing all sorts of weird things to happen.

#milwaukeetool #m18 #hightorque

[TorqueTestChannel]

Well the primary solve is to use a pin detent anvil impact to resolve your specific case.

But overall this is happening more even when they dont pop off. This typically happens with larger DeWALT impacts as well, as you mentioned. And it's not purely a power thing, air impacts of a similar power just dont do this, or do it MUCH slower. And the 2967 is probably one of the first Milwaukee impacts to BEHAVE like a dewalt in that at 10/10ths power on something stuck it chatters and chucks around a lot.
So that's reason #1. #2 is sockets, the Vietnam Milwaukee shockwave impact sockets are just... alright. Snap-On or Sunex taiwan deeps will last a bit longer.

#3 is that it's inventible either way. Sockets are made to be softer than the anvil, so the consumable socket is replaced before the tool. This is from back when an impact wrench would last 20-50 years+ if maintained and the socket maybe only 5-10. These past few years I've had sockets last longer than cordless tools, but that does seem to be changing with these new cordless beasts that just totally brutalize square drive broaches on sockets.

I've yet to have an air tool ruin a socket in 1 day.

[MrMizat]

It's coming off because you're not putting any pressure on the gun. IF you don't want to scratch the paint, get a little board or plastic piece and put it over the paint. That gun needs pressure to not twist off the socket. They didn't make it for people to hover the socket 1/2 a cm off the wheel.

[michaelszudzik]

As advertised, this impact gun is powerful, as a home diy car guy, took me a little time to realize this, a little leaning curve, and I now own a great tool.

[franklong]

Milwaukee charges a fortune for their sockets, and they warranty them for life. You've reamed out the socket, and that happens when you push your take-off torque past 1500 ft-lbs. If your bolts are that tight, you may need to get a 3/4" impact wrench. Further, you CAN'T keep the impact socket away from the rim and not expect to damage the socket. That should be common sense. I am not beating up on you, but you probably did damage your socket because you didn't want to mar your rims. Further, if your bolts are that tight, you damn sure are not going to use a mid-torque impact wrench to take them off.

[thalegacy]

1/2" wrench, 1" power. Good thing we can easily warranty sockets.

[THEBEARDEDTOOLGUY]

The 2967-20 with the FORGE BEATS UP EVERYTHING I DO WITH IT and my HARBOR FREIGHT HERCULES ULTRA TORQUE GEN2 1/2 and 3/4 BEAT the crap out of SOCKETS TOO

[evictioncarpentry]

How about the right tool for the right job.

Get a pin detent model if you dont want the socket falling off.

The hog ring is specifically designed for easy removal.

[shamarone]

impacts are soft (relative to chrome sockets) and are a "wear item" like brake pads under regular use.

example: I have an original 12 year old Ingersoll W7150 1/2 inch impact (certainly not as powerful as a modern Milwaukee 1/2 inch) and it has managed to hammer out all of my frequently used impact sockets.

therein the solution is simply to recognize there is NO FREE LUNCH (you know just like our Fathers told us) and you DO have to spend money on a regular basis to replace worn out and broken tools.

[windwarattack]

Maybe try Auto mode....it regulates how much power is needed

[madjackgamingandfitness]

I bring out the breaker bar if I know the job is going to overwork the gun running the battery down, or if sockets are at risk. One good shove on each lug is enough to make the impact work less. Does it take longer? By a minute yes, but it beats a 30 minute trip to buy more stuff.

[joaquinchan]

I just got this bad boy like a day ago. Pretty compact for a high torque.

[sirkdopsah]

Depends on the task....Mode 1 mode 2 mode 3 and so on...I know...I just keep it on blast...will reduce the mode power

[henryt]

100% your fault. The sockets are designed for easy take off, but stay on the impact anvil when the gun is pressed forward. Whenever there is free play on the socket when the impact is pounding, the socket will break loose, especially with a high-torque impact wrench. They can make the socket a lot mre tighter on the anvil, but the users will have a hard time taking it off.

[strykerentllc]

We have multiples for the given task--M18 high torque, M18 high torque one-key high w/extended anvil, M18 mid-torque in 1/2 & 3/8, etc. The M18 high torque (previous generation to the current compact) will beat up sockets on HD truck brake caliper brackets which is why there's a 24" breaker bar at the ready to relieve the tension and save the sockets on those real stubborn fasteners that simply won't move even with the high torque impact. We haven't ventured into the new compact M18 high torque as of yet since the current stable hasn't failed us yet. 

On the wheel scuffing; they do offer coated 1/2 deep impact sockets for wheels. Might want to take a look at those. Hope your doggo's alright, bro and thanks for the insight.

[rodrigocasimbon]

Maybe the socket’s hole is a little bit bigger than the drive?

[MarkK]

I recently bought the Ridgid high torque but had to return it because my octane batteries were getting stuck on the impact. I tried for 2 hours to get the battery off with no success. I had to take the impact to the Ridgid authorized repair depot and it took the service tech 1/2 hour to get it off. He said he could send it back under warranty and I said no because I just bought it and it is going back to Home Depot to exchange for another one. I got that high torque impact exchanged, brought the new one home so I could take my winter tires off and put my summer tires on. I tried the new Ridgid high toque and it would not even remove my lug nuts that are torqued to 100 ft lbs on the number 3 high setting. So I exchanged that one for the Milwaukee High Torque. I do own the Ridgid mid torque and that gets used for most things as it works great.

[jmackinjersey]

I've seen a few videos where thee other end, the mouth of the socket either splits or worse, a chunk chips off and pieces spray out, when people are using this high torque impact.

[joshuaking]

I stick with the DCF894 and 921 for most work. Modern impacts have moved the needle to the point that mid-torques can get most things done.

[sdmike]

This has happened to me also. I was taking off a tire, and it literally mushroomed out after my 1st use. I never really had issues with the last gen bit. This one hits harder. So I use mode 2 most of the time, or I use my mid torque.

[Jeff-rkhq]

I reccomend the sockets 48-66-7833 with the sleeves so you can still put pressure to hold the socket against the fastener but there’s a correlation between the two tho and your not the only one noticing, this is def more of a problem with cordless impacts and more specifically this new round of wrench model releases, such as the dcf900 & 961, metabo hpt’s new 1/2” is like that too the wr36dg I believe is the model (3/4” wr36df does way better) and the new 2967 all do it from what I’ve seen