Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) - SV650.org

11-03-07, 04:53 PM

Anybody got one of these or similar?

Works in both directions they say but, um, how?

Got to be something to do with that sliding collar thingmy but just thought I'd ask before I did some trial and error testing...

Oh and the general idea is you apply the pointy end to the screw and batter the blunt end with a hammer, isn't it?

timwilky · 11-03-07, 04:56 PM

Yes, set the direction, then belt the blunt end with a big hammer as you attempt to turn it as if its was a normal screwdriver.

Messing about with a small hammer will do nothing. you really do need to have a couple of lb and heavy blows.

11-03-07, 07:36 PM

it looks like a standard impact 'driver ' al,,,,as said by tw.turn the collar(remember 'tighty righty ,loosy lefty)so basically anti clockwise to loosen something ,and clockwise to tighten something

and then hit the end with a big hammer while turning and applying pressure ,bobs yer maws auntie ,btw they work a treat ive never known anything not to b loosened with one of them

northwind · 11-03-07, 07:38 PM

Though do be careful, it's quite easy to damage other stuff when using them, ie, knock lugs off the swingarm as someone here did (I think). Very handy tools.

11-03-07, 08:38 PM

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Originally Posted by jim@55

turn the collar(remember 'tighty righty ,loosy lefty)so basically anti clockwise to loosen something ,and clockwise to tighten something

Aha! I thought the collar just slid up and down and that didn't seem to do much, hence the stoopid question. I'll try turning it when I get in from work and see what that achieves...

Thanks all

12-03-07, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiger 55

see what that achieves...

Well that achieves **** all! No, the collar thing just spins, it has no effect on the direction of drive. What am I doing wrong folks?

Or is it knackered?

timwilky · 12-03-07, 10:49 AM

unfortunately mine is not a silverline one so I cannot be make/model specific.

My impact driver has a R<--->L indication on the black bit end. To set the direction you push in and turn the bit end. This then sets the direction of rotation if you were to push down on the driver

12-03-07, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jim@55

bobs yer maws auntie

He he he. Bob's your great Aunt!

12-03-07, 01:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timwilky

To set the direction you push in and turn the bit end.

God damn it you're a genius! Thanks Tim.

So what the heckety heck is the silver turny turny collar bit for?

12-03-07, 01:48 PM

Supid answer. Did it come with a users guide?

11-03-07, 04:53 PM	#1
Tiger 55 Guest Posts: n/a	Silverline Impact Driver (Stoopid question alert) Anybody got one of these or similar? Works in both directions they say but, um, how? Got to be something to do with that sliding collar thingmy but just thought I'd ask before I did some trial and error testing... Oh and the general idea is you apply the pointy end to the screw and batter the blunt end with a hammer, isn't it? Last edited by Tiger 55; 12-03-07 at 12:55 PM.

11-03-07, 04:56 PM	#2
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) Yes, set the direction, then belt the blunt end with a big hammer as you attempt to turn it as if its was a normal screwdriver. Messing about with a small hammer will do nothing. you really do need to have a couple of lb and heavy blows. __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

11-03-07, 07:36 PM	#3
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) it looks like a standard impact 'driver ' al,,,,as said by tw.turn the collar(remember 'tighty righty ,loosy lefty)so basically anti clockwise to loosen something ,and clockwise to tighten something and then hit the end with a big hammer while turning and applying pressure ,bobs yer maws auntie ,btw they work a treat ive never known anything not to b loosened with one of them

11-03-07, 07:38 PM	#4
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,083	Re: Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) Though do be careful, it's quite easy to damage other stuff when using them, ie, knock lugs off the swingarm as someone here did (I think). Very handy tools. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

12-03-07, 10:49 AM	#7
timwilky Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Not in Yorkshire. (Thank God) Posts: 4,116	Re: Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) unfortunately mine is not a silverline one so I cannot be make/model specific. My impact driver has a R<--->L indication on the black bit end. To set the direction you push in and turn the bit end. This then sets the direction of rotation if you were to push down on the driver __________________ Not Grumpy, opinionated.

12-03-07, 01:48 PM	#10
Torn-Thorax Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Silverline Impact Drive (Stoopid question alert) Supid answer. Did it come with a users guide?

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