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[Big Neb]

Most allow you to turn both ways. It just depends on how you tension it. If I remember correctly you twist the tip while it is not under pressure. You will be trying to turn it counter-clockwise as you strike it with the hammer.

 

[chainsawjunky]

Ok I understand now. Thanks. Evan

 

[Lakeside53]

I have NEVER had to use one of those 1940's technology "impact wrenches" on a case screw.... Use an battery powered impact driver, on a really clean screw head and a new bit.. press HARD - it will work..

 

[chainsawjunky]

I have pneumatic drivers. I wasn't going to use it because it's already out. I was just wondering how it works since I'm gonna begin work on a Honda CB450 motorcycle soon, and because I have two so I should atleast know how to use them. Evan

 

[Frank Boyer]

Most allow you to turn both ways. It just depends on how you tension it. If I remember correctly you twist the tip while it is not under pressure. You will be trying to turn it counter-clockwise as you strike it with the hammer.

Make sure that you use a quality tool bit. The cheapie bits don't always fit well and they will round off. Snap On, Proto, Mac, and Matco are a few quality brands.

 

[RaisedByWolves]

I have pneumatic drivers. I wasn't going to use it because it's already out. I was just wondering how it works since I'm gonna begin work on a Honda CB450 motorcycle soon, and because I have two so I should atleast know how to use them. Evan

A good tip for future reference is that you can actually reform a damaged head with one of these.


The trick is to center the mechinism inside the tool and push down on it while repedatly beating the tool with a hammer to coax the fastener head into submission, Er.....I mean, back into shape.



You wouldnt want to do this on a Chainsaw caSE THOUGH.

 

[1953greg]

i have never needed the hand held impact driver on a chainsaw but sometimes i rap the top of the torx driver while applying torque to remove the torx screws.

 

[adkranger]

Maybe 1940s techno, but no two wheeler's toolbox is complete w/o one. On extended rides one goes in the kit(kinda hard to carry compressor, tank & 1/2" driver in the saddlebags). Not a replacement for a good impact wrench/driver, but sometimes is just the right tool for the application.

Never used one on a chainsaw case either, but on plenty of cycle cases as well as many small engines. BTW, everyone one I've used goes both ways, tightens and loosens screws/bolts. There is usually a graphic on the side w/arrows, push in on bit end and twist in the direction desired.(lefty-loosey, righty-tighty).