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Ingersoll Rand
W3111 IQV20 1/4 " Compact
Impact Driver
Reviewed by John Baumgardt, owner and operator
of Baumgardt's Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
Q: How did the tool function
as far as saving you time?
A: The smooth operating quick-change
chuck made changing bits fast, and the
charger is also a fast charger which greatly
reduces time.
Q: Was there a manual included? If
so, did you use the manual, and was
the manual easy to understand?
A: Yes, a multi-language manual was
included. The writing is a bit small, and it
contains the typical instructions for care
and use as any other cordless tool.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Ingersoll Rand W3111 IQV20
1/4 " Compact Impact Driver delivers
up to 4,200 in-lbs of breakaway
torque with its brushless motor. With
a total length of 5.2 " and weight under
2.3 lbs, the W3111 provides ideal control
and maneuverability in tight workspaces.
The tool has a 1/4 " hex drive
with a quick release collet for use with
impact rated bits, a fastening torque
up to 3,400 in-lbs, and a free speed
of 2,800 rpm. It also features an overmolded
ergonomic grip for comfort, a
patented 360-degree shadowless LED
ring to illuminate the fastener from all
sides, and three speed options with a
variable speed trigger to cover a wide
range of applications.
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Q: How has using this tool impacted
your shop's profitability?
A: Not having to run an air hose outside
saved even more time, but being able to
work on a job away from the building
while still having the power of a pneumatic
impact made a really big difference.
Q: How easy was it to use?
A: Pretty easy. With the battery installed,
all you need to do is pull the collar on the
quick-change chuck forward to insert the
bit of your choice and release the collar to
lock in the bit.
Q: Is there any way you could think
to improve or add to this tool?
A: It needs a way to attach a belt clip.
Having a way to hook it to a pocket or a
belt when you have your hands full would
be nice.
Q: What types of jobs/repairs
did you use this tool for?
A: I used it to tear apart a few transmissions
and on a couple intake manifold jobs. I also
helped a buddy drywall for two days. I did
both days of drywall work on half of the
2.5Ah battery included in the kit and that
still left me with a 5.0Ah to use.
Q: What features did you like?
A: The impact has great power. I think that
the three speeds in forward and reverse
make it easier to adjust the torque. Most
impacts I've used are full power in reverse
and that increases the chances of losing a
small fastener if it slips out of the socket.
Battery charge status lights aren't anything
new, but the full halo light on the front is
amazing. There are no dark spots in the
front of this impact.
Q: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would
you rate this tool overall? Why?
A: 9.8 out of 10. This impact is truly awesome.
The only downfall for me is not having
a belt clip.
JOHN BAUMGARDT III is the
owner/operator of Baumgardt's
Auto Repair in Fillmore, Indiana.
He has been a professional
auto tech for about 20 years.
He attended the two-year Auto
Mechanics program at Lancaster Vocational
High School. Previously, Baumgardt worked at
AAMCO Transmissions and earned about a dozen
AAMCO certificates. He believes it's important to
provide an honest, quality service that people
can depend on.
This product was given to the reviewer free of charge from the manufacturer.
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