Cordless Impact recommendations.
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Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Cordless Impact recommendations.
Hey guys,
I am wanting a good cordless impact. What brands and specifications would ya'll recommend? Also any price info if you know it.
Thanks
Wade
I am wanting a good cordless impact. What brands and specifications would ya'll recommend? Also any price info if you know it.
Thanks
Wade
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: Tampa FL
I can tell you NOT to buy the 18V one from Harbor Freight... just doesn't have enough power to really be useful. If someone knows of one that can undo stuff that's been torqued down with an air impact driver let me know.
Pro
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Pleasant Hill,CA,USA
I would choose any of the" Big Four" Dewalt,Milwaukee,Bosch,Makita.
Don't waste your money on Ryobi and Rigid they are just a low quality home depot house brand. They won't last.
I'm a Dewalt guy and have never had any problems with any of my cordless tools.
Remember you have spend money to get the good stuff but you will be more happy in the long run.
Also remember to register your tool with the manufacturer and put your email address on the card . I get cool discount offers and occasionally freebies from Dewalt .
Don't waste your money on Ryobi and Rigid they are just a low quality home depot house brand. They won't last.
I'm a Dewalt guy and have never had any problems with any of my cordless tools.
Remember you have spend money to get the good stuff but you will be more happy in the long run.
Also remember to register your tool with the manufacturer and put your email address on the card . I get cool discount offers and occasionally freebies from Dewalt .
Drifting
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,712
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From: Tampa FL
I would choose any of the" Big Four" Dewalt,Milwaukee,Bosch,Makita.
Don't waste your money on Ryobi and Rigid they are just a low quality home depot house brand. They won't last.
I'm a Dewalt guy and have never had any problems with any of my cordless tools.
Remember you have spend money to get the good stuff but you will be more happy in the long run.
Also remember to register your tool with the manufacturer and put your email address on the card . I get cool discount offers and occasionally freebies from Dewalt .
Don't waste your money on Ryobi and Rigid they are just a low quality home depot house brand. They won't last.
I'm a Dewalt guy and have never had any problems with any of my cordless tools.
Remember you have spend money to get the good stuff but you will be more happy in the long run.
Also remember to register your tool with the manufacturer and put your email address on the card . I get cool discount offers and occasionally freebies from Dewalt .
Pro
Joined: Jan 2001
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From: Pleasant Hill,CA,USA
Yes, I think Dewalt sells a 18v heavy duty impact driver. But if my memory serves correct it cost over $350. Check out their website for the avaliable models
Racer
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: santa clara ca
Well it was not a cordless, but it was a 12 volt from harbor freight. Seems to do the job and i always double check tightness with a torque wrench. How long will this thing last i dont know but for $20.00 you cant go wrong.
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Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
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From: Sudbury MA
I have a Sears 18 volt that hasn't let me down.
I do agree with the Snap On being the best however because I had one of my vehicles in the shop and they were working on the rear end driveline and could not break some bolts loose with a 1/2 drive ratchet and breaker bar. They put the Snap On cordless on it and off they came. I was impressed.
Had already bought my Sears or I would have bought the Snap On.
I just use mine for lug nuts around the garage when I am doing brakes or rotating tires. The Sears was over $200 with charger and 2 batteries.
Not sure how long the $20 one will last that someone posted about. Guess at that price you can then buy another one.
Kurt
I do agree with the Snap On being the best however because I had one of my vehicles in the shop and they were working on the rear end driveline and could not break some bolts loose with a 1/2 drive ratchet and breaker bar. They put the Snap On cordless on it and off they came. I was impressed.
Had already bought my Sears or I would have bought the Snap On.
I just use mine for lug nuts around the garage when I am doing brakes or rotating tires. The Sears was over $200 with charger and 2 batteries.
Not sure how long the $20 one will last that someone posted about. Guess at that price you can then buy another one.
Kurt
Racer
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: rockwall tx
ive had 18v dewalt 4 pack for the better part of 10 years now and still using the same batteries that it came with. and as much as i use my drill ive never had a problem with it or any of their tools.
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Cedar,BC
I gave away my useless Snap On 3/8 cordless after I got my Dewalt
18V impact.It's not even the 3/8 drive version,its only got a 1/4 chuck intended for driving screws!If I ever see one around here,I'm gonna grab a Milwaukee 28V impact,it should be a monster!
18V impact.It's not even the 3/8 drive version,its only got a 1/4 chuck intended for driving screws!If I ever see one around here,I'm gonna grab a Milwaukee 28V impact,it should be a monster!
Le Mans Master
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From: charlotte north carolina
wade
what are you going to use this tool for? if you are planning any extensive rebuild work, a cordless may not cut the mustard. i beat a ingersol-rand air driven wrench to death doing my resto. i hate to admit it, but i just took it back to sears and they gave me a replacement.
jeff
what are you going to use this tool for? if you are planning any extensive rebuild work, a cordless may not cut the mustard. i beat a ingersol-rand air driven wrench to death doing my resto. i hate to admit it, but i just took it back to sears and they gave me a replacement.
jeff
Le Mans Master
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From: indy indiana
I forget which manifacturer it is, but some battery powered tools are now offered with an attachment that goes in like the battery,but plugs into the wall..allowing you to use it either way. Its a great idea. Stay away from Lowes, they treat their help poorly.
Thread Starter
Safety Car
Joined: Oct 2000
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
wade
what are you going to use this tool for? if you are planning any extensive rebuild work, a cordless may not cut the mustard. i beat a ingersol-rand air driven wrench to death doing my resto. i hate to admit it, but i just took it back to sears and they gave me a replacement.
jeff
what are you going to use this tool for? if you are planning any extensive rebuild work, a cordless may not cut the mustard. i beat a ingersol-rand air driven wrench to death doing my resto. i hate to admit it, but i just took it back to sears and they gave me a replacement.
jeff
Really I don't have a job in mind I just thought it might be a good tool to have. I do have an IR 1\2 air impact that I use for heavy jobs. I was pulling the front sway bar off the other day and thought it would be nice to have something cordless\hoseless while working up under the car. I thought a pretty good 3\8 cordless impact might do the trick. The wifey is already asking me about christmas stuff so I was making a list of tools I would like to have. Course that X-Box 360 is looking pretty good to.......
Thanks for all the recommendations guys!
Wade
