Cordless Impact Gun?
- Thread starter Misterchristo
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Also wanted to add in, if anyone was planning on taking advantage of the $150 off promo for a 2 piece kit (or $100/$50 off for lower priced kits) the offer is supposed to end on Feb 1st.
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Featured...-Offer-Step-One-Select-Combo-Kit/N-5yc1vZca8n
If you were wanting to get into a full set, you may be able to find a 1/2 impact in the store to use as your "other tool". My local one has the 2663 impact, rated at 450lbs of torque, which would also make quick work out of about anything you find on a passenger vehicle, at $169. YMMV, of course...
http://www.homedepot.com/b/Featured...-Offer-Step-One-Select-Combo-Kit/N-5yc1vZca8n
If you were wanting to get into a full set, you may be able to find a 1/2 impact in the store to use as your "other tool". My local one has the 2663 impact, rated at 450lbs of torque, which would also make quick work out of about anything you find on a passenger vehicle, at $169. YMMV, of course...
10frank9
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ttfhell
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My life is an open book. No homo.
CJW
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Just a thought but u may want to look at corded versions. I know they're not as popular or quite as convenient as the battery operated versions but, they're usually cheaper and still provide the breaking power you'd want. Plus, I think most jeeps have built in power converters now or you could wire one up for cheap and just carry an extension cord (thinking for trail use).
This probably isn't what you're looking for but just thought I'd give another option.
This probably isn't what you're looking for but just thought I'd give another option.
NV375
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I was looking to go this route since I sold all my 18v DeWalt tools and have been going with the MAX line. I have not pulled the trigger on a new DeWalt square drive impact due to the low torque specification compared to the IR.
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The reason I went the cordless route was simply a cost-vs-performance issue. I already decided to go to Milwaukee for battery tools, and knowing I could get the cordless version with twice the power of most corded versions, for about the same price, made this an easy choice. Plus the fact that it also out-performs all but the best pneumatic choices at about 1/2 the cost is great for me. Less air hoses to drag around
Dewalt and Milwaukee seem to be the best options for being able to share tools/batteries with others you run into. If I were already invested in one brand or the other I dont know if I would switch. And the 400lbs of torque the Dewalt 1/2" impact offers will probably meet any demands one has on a passenger vehicle anyways...
Rccrwlr
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OK so for my own benefit and curiosity i did a spread sheet to compare Dewalt, Makita, Milwuakee. Interestingly enough there seem to be 2 categories:high torque, lower torque. Could be called home and pro what ever. There is a big difference between the units and the specs. Based on what I'm seeing and the specs i think I'm going to change my mind and go with the Milwuakee. Watching some of the videos on the 3 the Milwuakee seems to work better. Just my opinion.
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Hack12
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HighwayTrout
Hooked
Get a Snap On cordless impact and be done with it.
I know it's easy for me to say spend twice the money.
I have both a Dewalt and a Snap On. The Dewalt is minor league compared to the snappy. Haven't used a Milwaukee but they have a strong following. Like everything else I guess. Brand loyalty usually plays a bigger role is these type of purchases than the actual performance.
And the Dewalt in the picture above is a no go right off the bat for me. I don't like the short snout on it. You can't even take lug nuts off without an extension or anything else for that matter. The battery is nearly plum with the business end of the gun.
I know it's easy for me to say spend twice the money.
I have both a Dewalt and a Snap On. The Dewalt is minor league compared to the snappy. Haven't used a Milwaukee but they have a strong following. Like everything else I guess. Brand loyalty usually plays a bigger role is these type of purchases than the actual performance.
And the Dewalt in the picture above is a no go right off the bat for me. I don't like the short snout on it. You can't even take lug nuts off without an extension or anything else for that matter. The battery is nearly plum with the business end of the gun.
Rccrwlr
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Ya the more I look into this I agree. Better can be had
Rccrwlr
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Went Milwaukee!
I think whoever posted the dewalt pics had it off, slightly.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1...th-Hog-Ring-Anvil-Tool-Only-DW059HB/203164247
These are the proper dewalt impact wrenches. We use them at home for lug nuts and everything, so try one out, if you can.
If you meant you already have this big one, and it still doesn't measure up, then my hat is off to you sir.
http://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-1...th-Hog-Ring-Anvil-Tool-Only-DW059HB/203164247
These are the proper dewalt impact wrenches. We use them at home for lug nuts and everything, so try one out, if you can.
If you meant you already have this big one, and it still doesn't measure up, then my hat is off to you sir.
ERAUGrad04
Caught the Bug
Nice! Same here. I just bought into the 18v Milwaukee "system" with an 18v Fuel impact driver. It has about 135ft/lbs of torque and is perfect for small jobs like taking lugs on and off. Next on the list is the 1/2 Fuel impact wrench. :thumb:
Rccrwlr
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Ya just went straight at the 1/2
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 1/2in. High Torque Impact Wrench with Friction Ring — Two M18 RedLithium XC 4.0 Batteries, Model# 2763-22
Item# 42264
hunterz16z
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hunterz16z
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And also bought the dewalt 20v max xr edition with brushless motors mini impact and drill which out performs any other drills I've ever owned