Trying to think of a xmas gift for myself

I'd like to pick up an electric impact gun for all the DIY stuff I do. I want something of decent quality and decent torque (500 ft. lbs maybe).

Any suggestions?

 

Snap On?

 

Of course. Can never go wrong with Snap On. They've got to be a bit pricey though. I haven't been that good this year

 

Spend the money on a decent air compressor and air hose reeler. That way you can add relatively powerful and light air tools to the gift list. If you have a household 115V 20A circuit you can run up to a real 2 HP model.

I give two thumbs up to Sears' "Pro" 2 HP model, found on sale. Very quiet (by comparison).

 

I just don't have enough space in my garage for a compressor. All my kid's big toys are stored in the garage .

What I want/need is a impact gun with an extra battery that can be placed on the shelf.

I'm gonna check the local Sears store today.

 

500lbs of tq is a bit much for a cordless impact.

i have a one year old IR-2530 19V cordless that put out around 300 lb-ft.
i bought it new from the matco guy for about $400. it came with the gun, 2 batteries, charger, 3 piece reversable lug nut socket set all in a blow-molded case.

strap-on...er, i mean snap-on just came out with their new cordless impacts earlier this year. very smooth operation. i think it puts down 350 lb-ft. expect price of the snap-on unit to be around $400 just for the gun, one battery and charger.

300lb-ft of tq is more then enough for almost all the DIY stuff.
i have done suspension work, clutches, and some engine work with my cordless.
the only time i asked too much from my cordless was from when i went to remove a crank pulley bolt from an integra GSR engine. of course my super geneious friend slammed that bolt on with my IR-2135 gun at full strength the last time that crank bolt was out.

the only other cordless impact gun i have experince with was a $20 harbor freight tools gun. it was $20......you get what you pay for.

all guns mentioned above were of 1/2' drive

 

whats up simon, long time.

do you like dewalt? i was eyeing this, but if you buy it i'll just use yours

http://www.amazon.com/DeWALT-DW059K-2-18-V...s/dp/B0001LQLE2

 

Good info, thanks. Yeah, 500 lbs is prob a bit much .

IR-2530, as in Ingersol Rand? And yes I will want a 1/2 drive.

 

Meth, nice to hear from you. See if you can come out to one of the Valencia Meets.

 

actually for 60 bux you cant beat the Goodyear ones they sell at pep boys we bought 2 for our racing stuff and they havnt failed us and work great