Impact Gun Question
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From: The Internet (& Dyer, Indiana)
I've used the cut-off wheel and rotory file in a die grinder a lot more than an Impact, still for car wheels lugs there the cats A$$..
Its a 1/2, and I'd recommend a set of impact sockets, Ur reg sockets will love U for it...reg sockets will work but its hard on them if used a lot.
Its a 1/2, and I'd recommend a set of impact sockets, Ur reg sockets will love U for it...reg sockets will work but its hard on them if used a lot.
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From: Driftless Area
I bought a 4 hp compressor a few years back, small tank, spent more time waiting for it to catch up than using the tool. Added aux tank from a 100 lb. gas bottle, no probs now. Believe it or not, took the wife's car to have new tires put on, got home and IR2131A, which is supposed to have like 600lbs in reverse wouldn't budge the lug nuts. I always check the nuts cause they seem to always put them on too tight. Used my breaker bar and broke an Allen brand impact socket, used a standard duty craftsman and it broke loose, go figure.
Road Master
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From: SE FL & Black Hills SD
I have a good size compressor and have used the **** out of it over the last 15 years. I rarely need a impact gun (thankfully), but I do rotate and service my tandem axle trailer every year myself and need to run some big azz lags into wood pilings and docks occasionally. I bought a cheapie and got my $29.99 (or whatevers worth) read junk... I ended up happy with an electric DeWalt (110v) for like $60 refurbed.. The thing rocks!
Road Captain
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From: Ft. Worth, Texas
I would spend that much again on it. Both my impacts are worth every dime i spent on them. The 3/8 cordless is only a 14.4volt and as you can see it has more than enough torque to take off axle nuts. It came with the carry case, two batterys, and a charger. When it comes to important tools snap-on is my brand of choice. Hell i moved into my new shop and plugged my charger into a 110 plug to charge a dead battery and found out real quick that someone had wired the plug up 220 instead of 110. The charger started smoking like a freight train after 30 seconds and i jerked the plug out. Let it cool down and it still works like brand new. If that aint proof enough to the quality of craftsmanship i dont know what is.
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From: Driftless Area
I would spend that much again on it. Both my impacts are worth every dime i spent on them. The 3/8 cordless is only a 14.4volt and as you can see it has more than enough torque to take off axle nuts. It came with the carry case, two batterys, and a charger. When it comes to important tools snap-on is my brand of choice. Hell i moved into my new shop and plugged my charger into a 110 plug to charge a dead battery and found out real quick that someone had wired the plug up 220 instead of 110. The charger started smoking like a freight train after 30 seconds and i jerked the plug out. Let it cool down and it still works like brand new. If that aint proof enough to the quality of craftsmanship i dont know what is.
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From: A house.
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Originally posted by oct1949
i've used the cut-off wheel and rotory file in a die grinder a lot more than an impact, still for car wheels lugs there the cats a$$..
Its a 1/2, and i'd recommend a set of impact sockets, ur reg sockets will love u for it...reg sockets will work but its hard on them if used a lot.
not only do they wear fast or even break, on rare occasion they shatter and can injure you. __________________
Originally posted by oct1949
i've used the cut-off wheel and rotory file in a die grinder a lot more than an impact, still for car wheels lugs there the cats a$$..
Its a 1/2, and i'd recommend a set of impact sockets, ur reg sockets will love u for it...reg sockets will work but its hard on them if used a lot.
not only do they wear fast or even break, on rare occasion they shatter and can injure you. __________________
+1 You can put an eye out pretty quick using standard sockets with an impact... In fact, eye protection will be recommended in the users manual. Impact sockets only!
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From: Windham,Maine
3/4" is way, way over kill. A high quality 3/8" (Ingersol, etc.) are worth their weight in gold. They will perform much like a 1/2", but smaller in size.
Have had one 3/8" Ingersol (red bodied one) for a long time and man has to be the sweetest impact I have ever owned.
Have had one 3/8" Ingersol (red bodied one) for a long time and man has to be the sweetest impact I have ever owned.
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