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Oct 26, 2004 | 10:44 AM

Ajjra

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Impact Wrenches

With regard to cordless Impact Wrenches, Why does Voltage matter?

Does it relate to the speed, the power, etc?

Thanks.

Oct 26, 2004 | 10:46 AM

Ludedude

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More voltage can be used for either more speed or more torque. In an impact wrench, torque is king so that's why the higher voltage models are preferred.

Oct 26, 2004 | 11:36 AM

CoralDoc

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Watch this video for a graphic explanation

Oct 26, 2004 | 12:20 PM

Ludedude

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Priceless.

Oct 26, 2004 | 05:22 PM

MadDane

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More torque than the car!

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Oct 26, 2004 | 06:17 PM

Ajjra

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ROTFLMAO!

That's one of the funniest things I've seen in a while.

Ironically, I just got a Milwaukee (18Volt, 1/2 drive) at my friends recommendation. I am having trouble understanding why other impact wrenches with lower voltage that still claim over 100 ft-lbs of torque is not sufficient. Some people complain they cannot even brake the lugs loose. This wrench seems like serious overkill.

Oct 26, 2004 | 07:04 PM

ideugene

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haha hilarious video!

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Oct 26, 2004 | 07:04 PM

mikegarrison

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajjra,Oct 26 2004, 07:17 PM

Ironically, I just got a Milwaukee (18Volt, 1/2 drive) at my friends recommendation. I am having trouble understanding why other impact wrenches with lower voltage that still claim over 100 ft-lbs of torque is not sufficient. Some people complain they cannot even brake the lugs loose. This wrench seems like serious overkill.

I've had one for a while. "Serious overkill" is good in a tool like this. It works great, and I wouldn't trade it for anything.