- Right-angle Attachment For Impact Driver, 5X longer life on average vs. Milwaukee 48-32-2100 in Milescraft 1302
- Sure-set System Floating Magnet Secures Fasteners, True 90 degree head allows tight access when using 1" bit tip
- Better Accessibility For Tight Spaces, Impact Ready Performance - Designed for Use in Impact Drivers
- Better accessibility to drive screws and drill holes in tight spaces, Fasteners supported by ring magnet
- Ergonomic ABS handle does not get hot while in use, Allows for tighter access with your current impact driver, with increased gear strength
- Impact-rated gears allow for more than 2,000 life-cycles
This right-angle attachment for DEWALT(R) impact drivers allows you to reach into tight places for easier driving. The sure set system floating magnet secures fasteners for you - no more trying to hold screws in sweaty fingers.
By Justin
This should be in every personal tool box. Especially if you every find yourself working between studs, joists or tight areas. Works very smoothly and dont think this bad bear only runs at low speeds. You will pass on it and realize soon enough you could have used it as it will surely be handy.
If you are cheap f&$!, and expect to be able to use it in a commercial setting day in and day out over a course of time without replacing it, you are probably wrong. However, this should last a home owner a lifetime and should be considered as handy to a contractor.
The bit it came with should last as long as you have a simple understanding of alignment to avoid stripping.
The hex shaft is 1/4" and good for the drill/driver but also simply snaps in to the 1/4" cordless impact wrench.
*For people such as the highest rated negative reviewer: This tool stripping out because of having to back out the screw or the screw freezing when driving in... The first thing to note is that this has to do with torque. Placement of a screw such as over a knot can also co tribute to the difficulty. Any bit will strip if you keep spinning it. If this starts to happen when using a drill/driver, think about switching it to an impact, if you have one. If you have one, it will increase torque dramatically and will likely get you right out of a rut. The simple fact is that from time to time, you may have to snip a screw off, back it out with grips or even abandon it, that is if you are relying solely on this, but an impact will likely turn things in your favor and also make the drilling super, super easy.
If you are cheap f&$!, and expect to be able to use it in a commercial setting day in and day out over a course of time without replacing it, you are probably wrong. However, this should last a home owner a lifetime and should be considered as handy to a contractor.
The bit it came with should last as long as you have a simple understanding of alignment to avoid stripping.
The hex shaft is 1/4" and good for the drill/driver but also simply snaps in to the 1/4" cordless impact wrench.
*For people such as the highest rated negative reviewer: This tool stripping out because of having to back out the screw or the screw freezing when driving in... The first thing to note is that this has to do with torque. Placement of a screw such as over a knot can also co tribute to the difficulty. Any bit will strip if you keep spinning it. If this starts to happen when using a drill/driver, think about switching it to an impact, if you have one. If you have one, it will increase torque dramatically and will likely get you right out of a rut. The simple fact is that from time to time, you may have to snip a screw off, back it out with grips or even abandon it, that is if you are relying solely on this, but an impact will likely turn things in your favor and also make the drilling super, super easy.
By Esteban Perez
I been waiting for an inexpensive impact rated right angle attachment for a while now. Up until now, the Milwaukee 49-22-8510 Right Angle Drill Attachment Kit was the only one that was rated to handle the torque of an impact driver. DeWalt's offering is a great choice because it's half the price and still impact rated.
The build quality is great, typical of DeWalt accessories. The head of the adapter is metal, and the body is made of the same ABS plastic they use for their power tools and ToughCases. There's a magnet on the head which is always handy. The only nitpick is that you need another tool to eject the bits, which isn't a big deal because you can use a bit, screw, nail, etc. to push the release button.
The build quality is great, typical of DeWalt accessories. The head of the adapter is metal, and the body is made of the same ABS plastic they use for their power tools and ToughCases. There's a magnet on the head which is always handy. The only nitpick is that you need another tool to eject the bits, which isn't a big deal because you can use a bit, screw, nail, etc. to push the release button.
By William R. Thorne
I already own a Makita right angle drill, so I purchased this to use in tight spaces. My first use was yesterday when I was installing a sconce light in a basement stairway for a customer. After cutting the first of two holes for old work electrical boxes, I discovered that there was a 2" X 4" fire block just below the first hole. Since I was running the electrical wires from the unfinished basement, a hole had to be cut from above. Out came my new Dewalt right angle attachment. I inserted a spade bit into the attachment and went to work. Initially, I had to start drilling the hole on an angle until the attachment would fit completely in the hole. I then straightened out the attachment and completed the hole with little effort. I did the same for the second box hole and fished all wire though the holes. There is no way my Makita right angle drill would have worked. I own a 48" flexible drill bit with a guide tool that is made for these issues, but it's hard to control and I have drilled right through an adjacent wall while using this bit. When installing over the range microwave ovens, the two mounting holes are frequently next to cabinet edges, and this right angle attachment enables straight, clean holes to be drilled from inside the cabinet. I also plan to use this attachment for driving screws in tight spaces. The attachment is well built and easy to use except for the bit holder. A small drill bit or screw must be inserted into the top of the attachment in order to release the bit. It is magnetized to keep your drive or drill bits from falling to the floor. Overall, this is a must have tool for occasional use. Note, this attachment does not have a chuck, so hex shank drive and drill bits can only be used.
By David G. Lee
I have tried several small right angle drill adapters. This one has been the best one so far. The application is in a production setting of a wood shop. It is used daily for drilling small holes into hard maple in places with little accessibility.
By Dave E., Amazon Customer
This tool works! IMPORTANT: READ THIS ALL THE WAY THROUGH.
I read several pages of the reviews of the DeWalt DWARA100 here on the Amazon site where about half praised it and the other half claimed it to be garbage, with the gears stripping out. I decided to try it--I only had to get one hole through a top plate in a tight space in the attic at the roof line eaves. Using my Irwin Speedbor 88 ½" spade drill, I got about halfway through when the bit was no longer turning. Suspecting that I was a victim of the gears-to-mush problem, I took the head off to see for myself (Torx T-15 bit). I saw the two ball bearings referred to in the description (and a bushing at the drive end). Not wanting to go further, I put it back together. But the drive end and the socket end were solid--no slop or slippage! Investigation showed that the hex ends of the my Irwin and Milwaukee spade bits were most likely 6mm, not ¼". And the points of the hex had become rounded (maybe the flats of the socket as well). Here's where the slippage was occurring, appearing to be "stripped gears." A trip to Home Depot to get a bit with true ¼" hex drive (Bosch, for example) [got the 4" length to save even more space] let me finish the job and have a great tool for future use.
Scan the QR code on the package to see the DeWalt demonstration video: They show it using spade bits and hole saws, as well as the various screw driving bits. Note that pressure should be applied at the back of the head--and the operator is wearing a glove: The head will get hot! A handle could probably be added by drilling and tapping the head appropriately.
REMEMBER: Your driven tool must be true ¼" (.250") hex, not 6mm (.236"). If you want to use standard round shank drill bits, you'll need to get a ¼" hex drive chuck adapter--but that adds more length.
I read several pages of the reviews of the DeWalt DWARA100 here on the Amazon site where about half praised it and the other half claimed it to be garbage, with the gears stripping out. I decided to try it--I only had to get one hole through a top plate in a tight space in the attic at the roof line eaves. Using my Irwin Speedbor 88 ½" spade drill, I got about halfway through when the bit was no longer turning. Suspecting that I was a victim of the gears-to-mush problem, I took the head off to see for myself (Torx T-15 bit). I saw the two ball bearings referred to in the description (and a bushing at the drive end). Not wanting to go further, I put it back together. But the drive end and the socket end were solid--no slop or slippage! Investigation showed that the hex ends of the my Irwin and Milwaukee spade bits were most likely 6mm, not ¼". And the points of the hex had become rounded (maybe the flats of the socket as well). Here's where the slippage was occurring, appearing to be "stripped gears." A trip to Home Depot to get a bit with true ¼" hex drive (Bosch, for example) [got the 4" length to save even more space] let me finish the job and have a great tool for future use.
Scan the QR code on the package to see the DeWalt demonstration video: They show it using spade bits and hole saws, as well as the various screw driving bits. Note that pressure should be applied at the back of the head--and the operator is wearing a glove: The head will get hot! A handle could probably be added by drilling and tapping the head appropriately.
REMEMBER: Your driven tool must be true ¼" (.250") hex, not 6mm (.236"). If you want to use standard round shank drill bits, you'll need to get a ¼" hex drive chuck adapter--but that adds more length.
By Richard Kenyada
No, you won't need this right angle adapter every day. But in a tight space, nothing else will do. So consider the purchase as a form of DIY insurance. The adapter works well with my DeWalt 20-volt Brushless Impact Driver, and it's small and lightweight enough to carry around in a tool belt without noticing it. This is one of those tools that pays for itself the first time you have to use it. Highly recommended!
By paedomorph
Another DeWalt Five Star product! Being able to purchase quality shop tools in the most trusted brands from the comfort of home is wonderful. Item arrived ahead of schedule, was packaged securely, and as usual Amazon delivers the items to my front door at about half the price of local retailers!
Adds a little more flexibility for working in those tight places.
This is a product that I feel comfortable in my buying decision, would purchase again if needed, and would recommend to other consumers without hesitation.
Adds a little more flexibility for working in those tight places.
This is a product that I feel comfortable in my buying decision, would purchase again if needed, and would recommend to other consumers without hesitation.
By Austex Egger
Excellent tool! I wish I would have got one of these a long time ago. Although it is not something you use all the time, when you need it, it's priceless. Was just working on a deck project with minimal clearance on one side. I ordered one of these with Prime and it showed up in 2 days. Perfect tool for driving in deck screws through my balusters with minimal clearance. Could not have done it without this.
The tool itself is well constructed and seemingly very sturdy. Used it with my 18V Impact wrench and it worked like a charm. Appears to be made with PCV type materials (yellow part), and the rest is metal. Feels like it will last a long time, but time will tell.
The tool itself is well constructed and seemingly very sturdy. Used it with my 18V Impact wrench and it worked like a charm. Appears to be made with PCV type materials (yellow part), and the rest is metal. Feels like it will last a long time, but time will tell.
By Angry Steve
A lot tougher than I expected, I thought this would fall apart in five minutes but I was surprised when it survived the beating I gave it drilling three 5/8" holes through 2x4 studs in close quarters with an impact driver. The bits kept jamming because of the awkward location and I kept forcing through expecting the worse but this little tool held up and is still as good as new. This exceeded my expectations.
By Shawn M
Why didn't I ever know about these before now? I mean I'm a grown 40 year old man and never in my travels have I ever seen anybody use these and I've been around plenty of job sites. I feel cheated in life. Angle drills are a thing of the past folks, these right angle attachments will change your frickin life. It's just amazing to me how cheap they are. It's like worth it's weight in gold. Amazon on.....
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