Cordless Impact Wrench
10-04-2017, 05:06 PM
#31
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I've certainly had the hots for the snap-on impact wrench after your "brake service" event years ago.
One of the guys from NH brought his and I was smitten. Not quite enough to part with the cash but would love one.
and yes I know it's stupid expensive but I already said I didn't buy one.
Of course like Dave, I got this big ol' air tank and lots of hose. Hard to get that expense justification by the CFO.
One of the guys from NH brought his and I was smitten. Not quite enough to part with the cash but would love one.
and yes I know it's stupid expensive but I already said I didn't buy one.
Of course like Dave, I got this big ol' air tank and lots of hose. Hard to get that expense justification by the CFO.
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10-05-2017, 05:35 AM
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These people sell reconditioned stuff, but the warranty is on the short side...
https://www.tylertool.com/factory-re...efault,pd.html
https://www.tylertool.com/factory-re...efault,pd.html
10-05-2017, 11:12 AM
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I bought the Milwaukee 1/2" impact wrench, and since doing so, I almost never break out the 1/2" air impact while working in the garage. If you'd like to borrow mine when you need it for for your boat, you're more than welcome to so you can give it a test run to determine whether it's something you'd like to invest in.
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10-05-2017, 11:25 AM
#36
Snap on is great for longevity and warranty. For the home DIY guy though I have a hard time thinking the price is worth it. There are cheaper brands that can compete with the tq rating and still have warranties, and chances are they will hold up to what most of us will throw at them for the long haul. Hell, my cheapo CH impact that came free with a compressor has lasted 8 years so far with no issues. If I made a living with those tools, then I would likely buy up ... but still maybe no Snap On. There are very good brands that are still not as high priced as them. They make wonderful tools, but you really are paying a LOT for the name on the side.
10-05-2017, 01:57 PM
#37
FWIW, all of the Harbor Freight tools that I've bought have met or exceeded the intended need. I even had one warranty exchange that went as smooth as silk.
10-05-2017, 04:56 PM
#38
[quote=Legal Bill]Yes, the Milwaukee is a beast. I stick with my MG725 air gun, but a friend I used to work with had the Milwaukee and I used it at the shop quite often.
10-05-2017, 05:22 PM
#39
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I bought the Milwaukee 1/2" impact wrench, and since doing so, I almost never break out the 1/2" air impact while working in the garage. If you'd like to borrow mine when you need it for for your boat, you're more than welcome to so you can give it a test run to determine whether it's something you'd like to invest in.
10-06-2017, 07:21 AM
#40
I have a DeWalt 20v 1/2" battery powered wrench. Came with a pair of batteries. Main purpose these days is tire changes but the last time I used it for something else was for a squirrel nesting box I fixed to a tree with a long lag bolt.
This wrench would NOT loosen the lug nuts on my travel trailer last weekend when I fitted 5 new tires on wheels (including the spare). Had to crack the nuts with a good ole X-lug wrench and then power them off and then back on with the impact wrench.
Most of my "exotic" power tools are factory reconditioned at much lower than retail but I don't think this is.
-- Chuck
This wrench would NOT loosen the lug nuts on my travel trailer last weekend when I fitted 5 new tires on wheels (including the spare). Had to crack the nuts with a good ole X-lug wrench and then power them off and then back on with the impact wrench.
Most of my "exotic" power tools are factory reconditioned at much lower than retail but I don't think this is.
-- Chuck