Hilka 11670013 1/2-Inch Pro Craft Impact Driver Set (13-Piece)

I needed this to undo some slot head screws that were very stuck in a wooden window frame. It worked a treat using a dead blow hammer. The slot head bit was completely undamaged even after a fair bit of abuse. There’s something refreshingly old-school about the metal box it comes in rather than plastic. Good selection of bits. My only grumble is that it’s a 1/2 inch drive (with an adapter to hold the bits) but my socket set is 3/8, in the unlikely event I’d ever need to use them together. Unfortunately 3/8 impact drivers don’t seem to be that common.

This has removed some really stuck on screws great and strong

Tried to use it to help a wheel lug nut (of the anti-theft variety) come loose, but it was unsuccessful - had to use another method implicating a jack and a wall. I suppose this would work fine for smaller screws - but in this case why make it a 1/2inch drive if it lacks the power. Can't really fault the item itself as it is built decently and comes with a metal case - good value for money.

For what this cost, what's not to like? I had a sieved screw on my motorcycle front brake master cylinder and I couldn't get top cover off to add fluid and bleed the brake. I didn't dare try drilling it out as a new cylinder is £300 so I had to get the screw out without damaging the pot. This little beauty sorted it easily. The impact driver itself seems to be quite well put together, very solid and quite heavy. The bits are certainly good quality. The pozi screw head was already chewed up and rounded out, but the pozi bit in this kit was hard and sharp enough to cut into what was left of the screw head for a good bite, and the impact driver spun it free without fuss. Tapped the bit into the screw head, attached the driver, took up the tension and with a couple of gentle hammer taps is was job done, kettle on. Best £11 I've ever spent. So happy, and very impressed. I can see this getting a lot of use on all the rusted screws and nut on my bike.

Purchased 6 months ago, used for the first time today to remove a couple of brake discs. Attempting to loosen retaining screws just caused my screwdriver to slip and damage to the screw heads. L setting on the impact driver is absolutely the correct setting to loosen, the heavy metal body is driven clockwise which drives the bit holder anti-clockwise. 3-4 blows with a standard hammer (didn't need to fetch my club hammer) loosened both retaining screws, brake discs removed with no bother at all. The Philips screwdriver bits used were entirely undamaged. Absolutely fantastic tool based on my (admittedly limited) experience. Metal case is a really nice touch. Range of screwdriver bits seems generous. Would recommend wholeheartedly.

The bits twisted on first use. The driver itself has lasted well though

Handy bit of kit

It did what it was supposed to do, i.e. undo stuck screws. But remember what someone else said L is for loosen, R is righty tighty