Lisle 29200 3/8" Hand Impact Tool Set

This thing works and it's simple. Insert into fastener, twist in the direction you want to loosen, then strike. It works well. Fit and finish is good. It comes out of the box with a sort of patina to it that may be artificial, but looks quite nice.Why would you want a tool like this? Some cars use Phillips, JIS, or Torx fasteners on brake calipers or other external components. If they become rusted they can be very difficult to remove and using a powered impact driver isn't always the best way to approach them.This tool is great because I can use it with Impact bits or 3/8 sockets, which happens to be what my torx sockets are sized in. You could use this to tighten a fastener but I wouldn't. It is best used for loosening.The bits that it comes with are far from amazing. I wanted to give one about the hardest test I could, so I used the P2 bit to loosen a screw embedded in the concrete of my garage. The tool was able to loosen the screw. There was minor wear on the tip of the bit with just a few light strikes. Tool itself? Still in perfect shape.All things considered, I bought this for the tool and not the bits. If you're a professional or even a well-equipped home user you're going to have one or more sets if bits you can use with this. I simply don't understand the negative reviews complaining about the bits. Impact bits are consumables, and these aren't even that bad! Perhaps people are spoiled by how cheap you can get tools these days. I see the bits as just an added bonus, the quality of the driver is paramount.I'm happy with the purchase and expect this thing will get plenty of use from me.

I've used Lisle tools since the mid to late 1970s. Until about 5 years ago I had one I bought in the late 70s when they came in a vinyl pouch. It broke a few years back and I replaced it with a really cheap one that just doesn't cut it. So I found this one on Amazon and thought - ok, a bit pricy, but they are decent tools and my first one lasted decades of taking motorcycles apart and doing auto restoration.It arrived Wednesday about 3 pm. I took it to my shop where I was taking a Ford starter apart and wanted to change from the bit adapter to a different socket. I was dinged in the forehead by something flying away from the tool. The socket would not stay on - I looked at the impact driver and saw the hole where the ball and spring belonged. After several minutes with a magnet I found them, put it back together and found the ball almost fell into the hole - I didn't have to force or push it in hard. When I let go, it popped back out.I got a whopping 5 minutes use out of it!Time to see if I can get this replaced or a refund or what.EDIT:Lisle contacted me and said they are going to take care of this under warranty, no charge to me, nothing else to do. WOW, that's service. It was fast and no question, it's taken care of. If this one lasts as long as my first one did (almost 4 decades) then I'll be dead before this one breaks haha.To add to the original review now I've had more time with it - it's heavier built than another cheapy I have, the "ramp" inside is more gradual and the direction change is easier to accomplish. You literally place the bit into the screw or whatever you want to turn, turn the tool shell in the direction you want to go until it stops, then strike the end of the tool. Don't do one huge whopping blow like you want to drive it to China (or North Korea) but multiple firm blows. Because the turn per blow on this is more gradual than the cheapies, it's more effective and will give more torque.I'm glad I chose the more expensive Lisle tool - company absolutely stands behind them and they last (well, this one didn't, but there's a goof now and then even in the best of things - I've even broken Snap-On tools.

Arrived on time and just as described. Heavy duty and Lisle makes a reputable product and has for over 35 years. I own several Lisle specialty tools.

I don't know where to start. This tools is very simple and easy to use.So far i have had only one use for this tool and that is to bust out the Honda screws from the brake rotors. For that reason the only bit size you will be using is Phillip #3. If it breaks which it will at some point, you can just got to Sears and buy the individual #3 Phillips bit. They only cost around $2 a piece.Pros:- Comes in a nice compact molded plastic case- The pieces don't fall out when you assemble the tool with the bit- Fits well on the hand. ***My cowoker told me that he has had issues with this style, he has missed hitting it with a hammer. So he like the ones that have a bigger head to hit. hahahahaha.... I have not had this problem.- Very affordable, unlike the $300 dollars one from Snap On- So when you consider that its makes this one a no brainer.Cons:It's really not a Con but more of a nuisance at first. It's about the bit holder attachment, when it's brand new it's very hard to disassemble it when you are done using it. Also the insert hole for the bits its the same thing, when it comes time to remove it. But I guess that goes along with it not falling off when you are using it. hahahahaBut after some repeated use, the attachment actually comes off really easily but still holds firmly on the handle. It just neeeds to be broken in so give it a little bit of time. I think maybe after 10 - 20 uses and it will be good to go. And I mean real pounding on it not just assembling and disassembling.Overall really good tool. I totally recommend this one.**** Update ***** 2 years later, I'm still using it. But not without some broken bits and headaches. So just as I predicted, the bits do break and they can be replaced with #3 impact bits from Sears. The bits breaking is not the main issue, the main issue is where they break. The bits will break on the head of the screw that your trying to remove. Now you have to spend more time figuring how to remove the screw with a broken piece stuck on it. And the clock is ticking.There are ways to try to avoid this from happening. I can't get into it because I think It will go on for a while. The best way to say it is that it requires some clever prepping or technique to bust out the screws from the rotors without breaking the impact bit. Now if you work in a repair shop that handles all makes and models of cars unlike a dealership, then you may not run into too many cars that require an impact tool. If you work at a dealership like Honda or Acura then you might need to seriously consider the brand or quality of tool that you buy. I worked at Honda for a very short time, I know that if I kept working there then I would have had to buy a better quality tool. Even if it cost 10x more. The reason is that you need to consider the savings in the tool versus the extra time and money you would spend every time the bits break. If you are doing a brake job that pays 1 hr. ( for example ). Normally you could finish the job in 1 hr. But lets say the bit breaks and you spend an extra 10-15 minutes to remove that screw, no big deal and you move on. But multiply that by 2-3 times per week. Even if it happens 1-2 per week then throughout each month. The loss is two fold. First you did extra work for free. Second is that you are now behind on the next job that you should be working on. So you're losing twice. This may seem all gloomy, but don't despair. Like I said before, if you feel like you may not encounter too many cars with a screw on the rotor then you should be okay with this one. But if you're going to be working** ONLY** on cars that have a screw, then I would suggest you look somewhere else. I was thinking about suggesting that this could be used as something to hold you over until you buy a quality tool but I think it's just best to use this money to put as a down payment on a tool like SnapOn, Mac Tools, Matco, Cornwell. The tool guys will sell the tool on a weekly payment plan. I've seen that the bits they make are a lot stronger and will last longer without breaking and when they do they are covered for life. I normally don't like spending ridiculous money on tools like SnapOn, but if the use and convenience outweigh the cost then I say go for it.Back to this Lisle tool. I still recommend this tool as a budget tool. It's not a low grade tool but not the highest grade either.Hope this helps.

I've used this many times on rotor screws ect which are known to be stubborn. A few taps and they're loose and no hassle or nothing. It's got some basic bits in there, no Torx or any other deals, but you can easily put those on there with the 3/8 anvil they got on it or put other impact rated bits and go to town. Love the thing.

Es una gran herramienta que no puede faltar en tu equipo de mecanica porque jamas sabes cuando te toparas con un tornillo que te hara la vida imposible. Tiene buen diseño y es un buen precio, lo recomiendo ampliamente!

Brilliant tool for removing rotor screws on 2005 Honda Jazz/Fit of course this applies to all 2002-2008 Honda Jazz/Fit. I am sure this tool will be suitable for most other model cars disc rotors. I can assure you I tried other tools and without this tool the screws holding rotors on would not have come loose. Great heavy duty quality and SO easy to use a must have item for your tool box. Tip I picked up off Youtube was to dab the impact bit with a little coarse valve compounding grease for extra grip!

Good quality

Lisle always make good stuff and this lived up to that would recommend there products