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| rwilner |
 May 15 2013, 01:08 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine  Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States  |
I tried the corded HF impact gun...returned it, would not loosen my 90 ft-lb lug nuts.
I tried the craftsman corded version. Essentially the same exact thing at twice the price. Returned it. Now I spent about $300 for a dewalt 18v 3/4" unit. The thing is gigantic and heavy. Amazingly, it also will not loosen my freaking lug nuts, which I can undo easily by hand with my lug nut wrench. WTF? I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. What's the best cordless impact gun? I know there's good ones out there because the NASCAR guys use them. |
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| 76-914 |
May 15 2013, 01:42 PM
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Repeat Offender & Resident Subaru Antagonist Group: Members Posts: 13,647 Joined: 23-January 09 From: Temecula, CA Member No.: 9,964 Region Association: Southern California 
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| Mark Henry |
May 15 2013, 01:49 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
Best one has an air hose attached....(IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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| iamchappy |
May 15 2013, 02:02 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest  |
The Snap on and Ingersoll are probably the best, i am surprised the Dewalt didnt do the job, I have one of those Cheapo Pep Boys Goodyear Racing ones and it works fine on my lugs when the battery has a full charge.
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| tod914 |
May 15 2013, 03:08 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,755 Joined: 19-January 03 From: Lincoln Park, NJ Member No.: 170 |
S&W model 29
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| 6freak |
May 15 2013, 03:11 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 12:08 PM)  I tried the corded HF impact gun...returned it, would not loosen my 90 ft-lb lug nuts. I tried the craftsman corded version. Essentially the same exact thing at twice the price. Returned it. Now I spent about $300 for a dewalt 18v 3/4" unit. The thing is gigantic and heavy. Amazingly, it also will not loosen my freaking lug nuts, which I can undo easily by hand with my lug nut wrench. WTF? I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. What's the best cordless impact gun? I know there's good ones out there because the NASCAR guys use them. sorry but you bought the wrong model look at the serial # sounds like you got the low torque model mines 18volt dewalt 3/4 and it spins off dry axle nuts and i have a witness maybe you can exchange? mines rated a 300LBS torgue good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) sorry 1/2" drive |
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| TheCabinetmaker |
May 15 2013, 03:31 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,325 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I've used 5 different brands, including; Bosch, dewalt, Makita, Hitachi, and a no name unit.
It's no contest. Bosch, period. |
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| r_towle |
May 15 2013, 03:32 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,658 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 03:08 PM) I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) Top right corner, cut the bench down, get a stand up compressor. or put it out back, build a nice little shed over it. That way its quiet. Come over and try and see all the fun air tools you can buy....its addictive. Get Air...I also have corded, and have tried battery....nope. Air rocks. rich |
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| d914 |
May 15 2013, 03:47 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,345 Joined: 12-July 03 From: Atlanta, ga Member No.: 904 Region Association: South East States |
No where near the best,,, but the 1/2 corded HF will certainly do the job... Im going on 10 years with mine!!!! changed many a tire...
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| Jon H. |
May 15 2013, 04:37 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 237 Joined: 1-July 11 From: Ottawa, Canada Member No.: 13,264 Region Association: Canada |
You can get a small 20 gallon 175psi compressor that will work fine. I used a small 13 gallon 135 psi for years until I bought a 60 gallon when I needed to paint.
Jon |
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| Drums66 |
May 15 2013, 04:38 PM
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914 Rudiments Group: Members Posts: 5,321 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Coronado,Cali Member No.: 151 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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| rwilner |
May 15 2013, 04:55 PM
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No Ghosts in the Machine Group: Members Posts: 953 Joined: 30-March 10 From: Boston, MA Member No.: 11,530 Region Association: North East States |
QUOTE(r_towle @ May 15 2013, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 03:08 PM) I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) Top right corner, cut the bench down, get a stand up compressor. or put it out back, build a nice little shed over it. That way its quiet. Come over and try and see all the fun air tools you can buy....its addictive. Get Air...I also have corded, and have tried battery....nope. Air rocks. rich Yah... Trying to decide if we are going to stay in this house long term. If we do, 2 post lift and 60 gal are on the list. But in the mean time... |
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| iamchappy |
May 15 2013, 05:31 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
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| VaccaRabite |
May 15 2013, 06:27 PM
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En Garde! Group: Admin Posts: 13,616 Joined: 15-December 03 From: Dallastown, PA Member No.: 1,435 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Damn! For the price of the Snap - on gun you could have a 60 gallon compressor and an air powered impact gun and the option to run a ton more tools. Just get air and take it with you when you move. Not like its cemented to the floor.
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| r_towle |
May 15 2013, 07:35 PM
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Custom Member Group: Members Posts: 24,658 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Taxachusetts Member No.: 124 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 06:55 PM) QUOTE(r_towle @ May 15 2013, 05:32 PM) QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 03:08 PM) I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/bs.gif) Top right corner, cut the bench down, get a stand up compressor. or put it out back, build a nice little shed over it. That way its quiet. Come over and try and see all the fun air tools you can buy....its addictive. Get Air...I also have corded, and have tried battery....nope. Air rocks. rich Yah... Trying to decide if we are going to stay in this house long term. If we do, 2 post lift and 60 gal are on the list. But in the mean time... Low boy, not stand up, it will fit under the bench. I ran my tools for years with a smaller compressor, impact gun will work for a quick blast to get the lug nuts off. A 911 on a 2 post lift is not cool. And, look in groton, top ten school district. Nice town, more land, bigger garages, less mortgage. 15 minutes to 495 |
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| 6freak |
May 15 2013, 07:46 PM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(6freak @ May 15 2013, 02:11 PM) QUOTE(rwilner @ May 15 2013, 12:08 PM) I tried the corded HF impact gun...returned it, would not loosen my 90 ft-lb lug nuts. I tried the craftsman corded version. Essentially the same exact thing at twice the price. Returned it. Now I spent about $300 for a dewalt 18v 3/4" unit. The thing is gigantic and heavy. Amazingly, it also will not loosen my freaking lug nuts, which I can undo easily by hand with my lug nut wrench. WTF? I want an impact gun but I don't have space for a 60 gallon compressor. What's the best cordless impact gun? I know there's good ones out there because the NASCAR guys use them. sorry but you bought the wrong model look at the serial # sounds like you got the low torque model mines 18volt dewalt 3/4 and it spins off dry axle nuts and i have a witness maybe you can exchange? mines rated a 300LBS torgue good luck (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) sorry 1/2" drive Sorry I meant 1/2" drive DW 059 type 1 1650 RPM 2600BPM good luck if your impact is just for your home go electric ,,JMO (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| iamchappy |
May 15 2013, 08:06 PM
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It all happens so fast! Group: Members Posts: 4,893 Joined: 5-November 03 From: minnetonka, mn Member No.: 1,315 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My lugs are always under 100lbs i usually torque them to 94, I suppose that is why my Pep Boy Goodyear Racing cordless works just fine for me with tire changes. For big jobs i run my compressor up to 150 and use my IR Ti gun it has never let me down, makes those axle nuts come right off.
I love cordless for convenience, but if i plan on working on the cars for the afternoon i have to use my compressor operated tools.... |
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| zig-n-zag |
May 15 2013, 08:44 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 185 Joined: 18-May 06 From: Hawaii Member No.: 6,024 |
I bought a Makita cordless impact wrench, model BTW200.
3000 impacts per min. on high, 2500 on low. Max fastening torque on high is 144ftlbs, on low its 108ftlbs. 24V, 1/2" drive, weighs 6.1 lbs, and 30 min charging time. I'm happy with it. |
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