Convert DW056 to DW057 | Tools In Action

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deedub35Member since Mar 2010May 9, 2011 11:58 AM CT

So I have two DW056 impact drivers (1/4″ hex). The discontinued DW057 is an impact wrench (1/2″ drive). I am contemplating converting one of my DW056’s into a DW057.

I was on the Dewalt website and looked at the exploded diagrams and parts lists of the DW056 and DW057. Looks like it is just the anvil that is different.

I know that the torque would be considerably lower than a DC820, DC821, or DC822.

Any thoughts? Anyone with experience on this?

slimedogMember since Jan 2010May 13, 2011 1:05 AM CT

I did a conversion of a 14.4v DW054 with the collet. In looking through the Dewalt pics I found they had a 12v 3’8″ square drive with a hog ring retention for socket. All the other pieces including the nose were the same number. 14 bucks later I had a 3/8″ impact as they did not have one at the time. The 14.4V 1/2″ DW055 uses a different nose piece and was not a good candidate.

Russ1393434539Member since Nov 2011Dec 10, 2011 12:48 AM CT

Deedub35: If your looking for a diagram for your DW057 and DW056, I can help you out there.

Here is the link to a DW057 diagram. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/dewalt-dw057-type-18v-cordless-impact-wrench-parts-c-1009_2333_2844.html

Here is a link to the DW056 http://www.ereplacementparts.com/dewalt-dw056-type-18v-cordless-impact-driver-parts-c-1009_9591_2845.html

Here is the link to the home page to this site I am listing for you. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/

What’s really great about this site is not only does this show you the only manufacturer diagram, this goes into exceptionally great detail and you can even buy parts as well.

I’d like to be able to provide more help, but this is the best I can do as I’ve never even used either drill before. Hope I helped.

deedub35Member since Mar 2010Dec 10, 2011 1:06 AM CT

Thanks for the info Russ. I ended up keeping the two DW056’s as they are and bought a DW059. With three impacts I have far less frequent bit changes on the jobsite.

Russ1393434539Member since Nov 2011Dec 12, 2011 9:15 PM CT

I am more than happy to help and if you ever need help with finding tool diagrams again, that site is one of the best ones I’ve found. No offense to Dewalt, but if your product is discontinued then more often than not, your out of luck for very detailed information, parts and how it install some of these parts.

coryrothMember since Sep 2013Sep 19, 2013 8:26 AM CT

I guess I kind of fall in to this topic. My Father-in-law recently bought a collection of Dewalt stuff at a garage sale and he gave me an impact driver. The label on the handle is DW056, but it has a 1/2″ drive on it. Any way I can convert it back to the stock chuck so I can use regular screwdriver bits or am I better off just sticking to some 1/2″ drive screwdriver bits like these?

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jevinkMember since Oct 2010Sep 19, 2013 12:28 PM CT

You could use those and it would be fine. OR You could convert it back, but price of parts to do so wouldn’t make sense. If you do want a correct dw056 you could possibly find a housing cone and anvil to switch it back on ebay for maybe $30. Or just buy another impact off there and sell that one you have.

Inside motor/mechanics of the 056/057 are the same so there is no difference in power between them.

Grumpy MSGMember since Jun 2013Sep 20, 2013 6:52 AM CT

Don’t use the driver sockets you showed in the picture with an impact wrench. Chrome does not withstand the shock of the impact tool and will start to flake off pretty quickly. Flaking chrome will slice you up worse than a paper cut and since it will probably be on the dirty side, the chance of infection is pretty good.

coryrothMember since Sep 2013Sep 20, 2013 9:42 AM CT

Grumpy MSG wrote:
Don’t use the driver sockets you showed in the picture with an impact wrench. Chrome does not withstand the shock of the impact tool and will start to flake off pretty quickly. Flaking chrome will slice you up worse than a paper cut and since it will probably be on the dirty side, the chance of infection is pretty good.

Yea, I was reading up about that too, so I scratched those off my list. However, I did find this on ebay.

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This should do the trick no?

deedub35Member since Mar 2010Sep 21, 2013 8:52 AM CT

Would you be interested in a trade? I send you my slightly used DW056 front like the one in that picture and you send me your slightly used DW057 front. Let me know.

coryrothMember since Sep 2013Sep 23, 2013 9:53 AM CT

deedub35 wrote:
Would you be interested in a trade? I send you my slightly used DW056 front like the one in that picture and you send me your slightly used DW057 front. Let me know.

I could be. Send/post a pic please? I’ll take a shot of my DW056 tonight. It’s been used pretty heavily….

deedub35Member since Mar 2010Sep 23, 2013 9:07 PM CT

I tried to post a pic but it won’t let me. Something about the folder being full.

Send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will forward you a picture.

kanxrusMember since Jan 2009Sep 24, 2013 11:48 AM CT

deedub35 wrote:
I tried to post a pic but it won’t let me. Something about the folder being full.
Send me a PM with your e-mail address and I will forward you a picture.

I went to add a photo to the Gallery and had no issue’s? Is that where you tried to upload to? You can also post in picture links from other internet sources.