DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only

Monday, April 16, 2012

DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery)

Product Details

Product Dimensions: 13 x 4 x 9 inches ; 5.8 pounds
Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
ASIN: B002VWK5R8
Item model number: DW059B

Product Description

Amazon.com Item Description
Providing initial-rate efficiency and durability along with exceptional ergonomics, the versatile DEWALT DW059B 18-volt, 1/2-inch cordless impact wrench makes speedy perform of sticky fasteners and hard fastening applications. The 1/2-inch-drive impact wrench delivers both rotation (1,650 RPM) and concussive blows (two,600 BPM) straight to the fastener for an impressive three,600 inch-pounds of maximum turning force. It's powered by DEWALT's 18-volt cordless batteries (not included).

DW059B 18-Volt 1/2-Inch Cordless Influence WrenchAt a Glance:

Delivers 1,650 RPM and 2,600 BPM for max torque of 3,600 inch-pounds
Heavy-duty impact mechanism directs torque to fastener without having kickback
Magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission for long tool life
Bare tool--doesn't consist of battery or charger
Three-year restricted warranty 1-year free of charge service

Effective, Two-Directional PerformanceThis DEWALT 18-volt cordless XRP influence wrench is capable of delivering a maximum of three,600 inch-pounds (300 foot-pounds) of torque, creating it an ideal decision for heavy-duty fastening applications. No matter whether you happen to be securing lag screws or utilizing the impact wrench to loosen sticky nuts and bolts, you are going to appreciate the wrench's versatile and consistent efficiency. With the potential to deliver 1,650 RPM and 2,600 BPM, this impact wrench lets you promptly full tough tasks. A convenient rocker-switch tends to make it straight forward to switch between forward and reverse modes.
Comfort and Convenience
Featuring a comfort grip and all-metal gear case that is sturdy, lightweight, and effectively balanced, this impact wrench is quick to control--even at the end of a long operate day. It weighs a modest 7.55 pounds, and it measures ten.75 inches in length.
In addition, the wrench's heavy-duty impact mechanism directs torque to the fastener without having developing kickback. The wrench's magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission give the durability you have below heavy loads.
Bare Tool
This DEWALT cordless tool does not come with a battery or charger. It really is compatible with the DC9096 18-volt XRP battery pack and DW9117 15-minute charger.
Warranty
This DEWALT tool is backed by a three-year restricted warranty covering any defects due to faulty materials or workmanship (from the date of obtain). It is also covered by DEWALT's one-year no cost service contract, exactly where DEWALT will sustain the tool and replace worn parts brought on by regular use--for cost-free.
What's in the Box
One particular DEWALT DW059B 18-volt 1/two-inch cordless influence wrench and operating directions (batteries and charger sold separately).
Delivering -1650 RPM and -2600 BPM, DeWalt's DW059 cordless influence wrench lets you deal with a wide range of heavy-duty fastening and loosening applications speedily and easily. The heavy-duty impact mechanism of the DeWalt DW059 directs 300 ft-lbs of maximum torque to the fastener without kickback. This cordless impact wrench is capable of performing a wide range of fastening applications, like roofs and wall applications, metal to metal application, metal to wood applications, light-duty fastening applications, and more. The textured, anti-slip grip of the DeWalt DW059 reduces user fatigue and discomfort. The durability of this influence wrench tool is additional ensured by the magnesium gear case and all-metal transmission.
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Technical Details

300 ft-lbs of maximum torque,1,650 rpm/2,600 bpm for fast application speed
Preferred rocker switch design for fast and easy fastening
Comfort grip provides maximum comfort
Durable magnesium gear case, all metal transmission, heavy-duty impacting mechanism directs torque to fastener without kickback
Tool only (battery not included)

DEWALT Bare-Tool DW059B 1/2-Inch 18-Volt Cordless Impact Wrench (Tool Only, No Battery)

Customer Reviews

I own a business where we source vehicle parts for various shops - obsolete parts, discontinued parts, and when we're unable to locate NOS parts - used parts. I purchased this impact to replace another cordless impact that died, for mobile-use in areas where power is not available and extension cords are impractical (e.g. body shops, salvage yards, etc.).
While I've found this impact wrench to be more than capable, it has two major short-comings for those considering a battery operated impact for shop/professional use.
First, the anvil incorporates a detent pin, for retaining the socket. This makes the placing/changing a socket on the impact difficult, for most sockets. While those sockets with considerable wear usually go-on without much fight, most sockets either have to be forced onto the anvil, or the detent pin has to be manually depressed to get the socket to slip over the pin. Removing the socket can be even more problematic, if the detent pin is accidently placed into the retainer-hole that is drilled into most impact sockets. You must use a small diameter phillips or torx screwdriver to manually depress the detent pin, before it will release the socket.
Second, the "trigger" switch is non-standard and functionally poor in design. Unlike most impacts, the switch is a pivoting type of rocker-switch that is approximately 2" in length. This requires you to either reposition your hand to change from removing a bolt/nut to tightening a bolt/nut - or to use your index finger for removal and ring-finger to tighten. Several people "inadvertently" used the impact in the wrong direction before getting use to the rocker-switch, and in one case significant shop-time was wasted extracting a bolt that was sheared as a result.
To the positive, this impact is very strong when it comes to bolt/nut removal. I've had it remove 32mm axle-nuts, where a 25" breaker bar could not "break" the axle-nut loose after repeated tries - and this was not on a fresh battery. I routinely use it to remove pinch-bolts (spindles), subframe bolts (front wheel drive transmissions), and U-bolts (rear axle assemblies), without any significant problem.
Overall, I rate this cordless impact as follows:
- Ability (5) outperforms other battery-operated impacts in the same price and torque range
- Design (3) detent pin significantly increases time required to change sockets; the rocker-switch can be difficult for some to adapt to - especially when you routinely change between an air-impact and cordless-impact.
- Price (5) performs nearly as well as higher-priced cordless impacts, such as Milwaukee and Snap-On
- Useability (3) again due to the added time required to change impact sockets (detent pin) and non-standard trigger-switch, it detracts from use in situations where the socket must be frequently changed.
If DeWalt were to produce this same cordless impact with a hog-ring type retaining anvil, as well as a single-pull switch and separate directional switch - like the DC823B - I could see this becoming the defacto standard in mid-range cordless impact wrenches.
Overall, I rate the DeWalt DW059B/K Impact Wrench a (4).

Good tool and price but one problem, the socket retaining device broke the very first time I used it.
The impact socket wouldn't come off for anything the first time, I ended up putting the socket in a vice and pounding the socket off with a punch and hand sledge though the center of the socket. Retainer parts flew when it finally busted loose. Don't think there was anything I could have done differently. I'm sure I could send the unit back but it seems to hold the sockets on just fine without the retainer. Besides I don't see how a replacement wrench would be any different.
As far as strength goes, it was able to break a 8" long 3/8" lag bolt in half. I've been grabbing it every time since I got instead of my 1/2" IR pneumatic impact. It's been able to break loose tractor tire lug nuts that were torqued to 250 ft/lbs.
Hard to beat that.