Recommend me a cordless impact wrench

Recommend me a cordless impact wrench

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samdale

2,860 posts

183 months

Monday 16th January 2017
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^^^ pretty much.

If you're after speed, I just use a 1/2" extension bar to spin nuts down quickly, then attach torque wrench to torque up.

gretsch-drummer

622 posts

156 months

Monday 16th January 2017
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Been eyeing this up for a while:

400nm Ryobi impact wrench. £99 for bare unit
http://www.homebase.co.uk/en/homebaseuk/ryobi-18v-...

Think you can pick up a 4ah battery and charger for about £90.

JM

3,170 posts

205 months

Monday 16th January 2017
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If you want to do serious work, get a serious tool.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/Im...


Joe M

665 posts

244 months

Monday 16th January 2017
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Dan Gleables said:
I've got one of these - its brutal tbh

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
This is the exact one I was thinking of above. Brutal is accurate, got would have to spend many hundreds to get that sort of power cordless.

Basil Brush

5,061 posts

262 months

Monday 16th January 2017
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strath44 said:
From a personal point & understanding of these...........the idea is they "wrench" off the nut or bolt etc they are not able to in any way gauge torque when replacing the said item.

That part as several people have mentioned should be done by hand with a proper torque wrench, the issue is that if the thread runs you will feel it better by hand refitting that some power tool hitting it with a ton of power!
Some have a speed setting switch which effectively limits the torque they'll apply. Mine on lowest speed will only hit around 80 ftlbs compared to 700 on full.

EggsBenedict

1,770 posts

173 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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scz4 said:
EggsBenedict said:
megaphone said:
You need something like this. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir220-24v-...

They have a range on their website.
Those are ste. I have one. Don't go there, other brands costing much more for what seems like the same thing. They are not - the money is going somewhere. 4 wheels and that tools nothing.
I was just about to order one of those, but the 240v version, now even more confused.

Have you replaced yours with something else then?
The 240v corded version may well be a different kettle of fish. The 24v one is crap. For garage use, an air powered one is what I use. I actually wanted my Clarke jobby to drive threaded wood bolts. For which is was crap. And it's also crap for wheels, wheel bearing nuts etc. in a way that a reasonably priced air tool is not.

AdeTuono

7,240 posts

226 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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EggsBenedict said:
megaphone said:
You need something like this. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir220-24v-...

They have a range on their website.

Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
Those are ste. I have one. Don't go there, other brands costing much more for what seems like the same thing. They are not - the money is going somewhere. 4 wheels and that tools nothing.
I've got one too. Bloody useless piece of kit. Only of any use for installing or removing multiple bolts once loosened. As someone else said; what's the point?

For work, we always use air-operated ones, but they're not exactly practical for home use. 2 1/2" drive....Bertha.

SystemParanoia

14,343 posts

197 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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EggsBenedict said:
scz4 said:
EggsBenedict said:
megaphone said:
You need something like this. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir220-24v-...

They have a range on their website.
Those are ste. I have one. Don't go there, other brands costing much more for what seems like the same thing. They are not - the money is going somewhere. 4 wheels and that tools nothing.
I was just about to order one of those, but the 240v version, now even more confused.

Have you replaced yours with something else then?
The 240v corded version may well be a different kettle of fish. The 24v one is crap. For garage use, an air powered one is what I use. I actually wanted my Clarke jobby to drive threaded wood bolts. For which is was crap. And it's also crap for wheels, wheel bearing nuts etc. in a way that a reasonably priced air tool is not.
the quoted is 220Nm ... I use more force to turn my taps on!

this is cheaper and MUCH more powerful

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cat131-prof...

nearly 680Nm ( i know its air... but i purchased my air compressor over 10 years ago and its the single best purchase i ever made. )



Amused2death

2,491 posts

195 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
I've got one of these - its brutal tbh

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
This is the exact one I was thinking of above. Brutal is accurate, got would have to spend many hundreds to get that sort of power cordless.
Another vote for this one......It's lethal. Have a very firm grip on it if you don't want to do your wrists in.

moustachebandit

1,264 posts

142 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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Basil Brush said:
EggsBenedict said:
megaphone said:
You need something like this. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir220-24v-...

They have a range on their website.

Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
Those are ste. I have one. Don't go there, other brands costing much more for what seems like the same thing. They are not - the money is going somewhere. 4 wheels and that tools nothing.
I have an old Dewalt that beat that in a group test and the DW won't shift wheel nuts freshly torqued to 100 ftlbs so can't imagine the clarke would be much use.
Would be worth you stripping it down and greasing the anvil and hammer. If its gutless it could be because its drier than a nuns chuff in there and needs some lube to get everything moving easily.

I had issues with my Dewalt impact wrench not having much clout, opened it up and greased the main bits - instant power upgrade!

V8RX7

26,765 posts

262 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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As has been mentioned a cordless impact wrench that will remove wheel bolts etc is £200+ and good ones are £350+

A £100 corded will have similar power - albeit you wouldn't want to use one all day.

I recently bought a Facom NS1600F air impact gun because I couldn't justify a good cordless - very compact, 860nm and was on offer at £79 (now £120ish)

Basil Brush

5,061 posts

262 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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moustachebandit said:
Would be worth you stripping it down and greasing the anvil and hammer. If its gutless it could be because its drier than a nuns chuff in there and needs some lube to get everything moving easily.

I had issues with my Dewalt impact wrench not having much clout, opened it up and greased the main bits - instant power upgrade!
I'll give it a go and see if it helps. TBH since I bought the new one I've been meaning to chuck it on ebay in case anyone wanted it for parts.

scz4

Original Poster:

2,497 posts

240 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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Amused2death said:
Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
I've got one of these - its brutal tbh

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
This is the exact one I was thinking of above. Brutal is accurate, got would have to spend many hundreds to get that sort of power cordless.
Another vote for this one......It's lethal. Have a very firm grip on it if you don't want to do your wrists in.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Think I'll go for one of these, although sounds a little daunting to use... can it be held steady with one hand?

Will_S

172 posts

202 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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I just bought the DeWalt 18v DF899N 3 speed Impact Gun. 1625Nm Break-away torque. Worth the money. Worth noting it is the one they use on the recent episodes of Wheeler Dealers?

V8RX7

26,765 posts

262 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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Will_S said:
I just bought the DeWalt 18v DF899N 3 speed Impact Gun. 1625Nm Break-away torque. Worth the money. Worth noting it is the one they use on the recent episodes of Wheeler Dealers?
Wrong no. ?

Your search - DeWalt 18v DF899N - did not match any documents

SystemParanoia

14,343 posts

197 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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V8RX7 said:
As has been mentioned a cordless impact wrench that will remove wheel bolts etc is £200+ and good ones are £350+

A £100 corded will have similar power - albeit you wouldn't want to use one all day.

I recently bought a Facom NS1600F air impact gun because I couldn't justify a good cordless - very compact, 860nm and was on offer at £79 (now £120ish)
looks like a properly decent bit of kit



have you had it up against a crankshaft bolt yet ?

V8RX7

26,765 posts

262 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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SystemParanoia said:
V8RX7 said:
As has been mentioned a cordless impact wrench that will remove wheel bolts etc is £200+ and good ones are £350+

A £100 corded will have similar power - albeit you wouldn't want to use one all day.

I recently bought a Facom NS1600F air impact gun because I couldn't justify a good cordless - very compact, 860nm and was on offer at £79 (now £120ish)
looks like a properly decent bit of kit



have you had it up against a crankshaft bolt yet ?
No I removed my FIL wheels with it but I was only using my cheap compressor and 8mm hose, I need to move my big compressor and buy a decent 10mm hose to give it full power.

The local garage mechanics recommended it, apparently the Mac tools guy sells them - mine was from Toolshack - terrible website but some good offers periodically.

Amused2death

2,491 posts

195 months

Wednesday 18th January 2017
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scz4 said:
Amused2death said:
Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
I've got one of these - its brutal tbh

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
This is the exact one I was thinking of above. Brutal is accurate, got would have to spend many hundreds to get that sort of power cordless.
Another vote for this one......It's lethal. Have a very firm grip on it if you don't want to do your wrists in.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Think I'll go for one of these, although sounds a little daunting to use... can it be held steady with one hand?
You can, but it's a weighty old thing. Suggest two hands til you get the gist of it. There is no soft start, it's all or nothing.

BlueHave

4,636 posts

107 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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strath44 said:
Homebase are currently selling off their "Guild" branded impact wrenches 18v rechargeable for £37 (not heard of them).
I should have just grabbed one at that price but January is a long month to pay day!

Not sure how good they are but at that price what's the worst that could happen ;-)!!
I bought a few Guild tools for a few odd jobs, 10.8v drill driver and jigsaw. Two year warranty and both cost less than £30 so can't complain.

They don't feel cheap and nasty but have that and rubber Ryobi feel they certainly do the job but obviously not up to DeWalt or Ryobi standard.


Steve H

5,224 posts

194 months

Thursday 19th January 2017
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JM said:
If you want to do serious work, get a serious tool.

http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/Im...
Yep, well out of the OP's budget but an excellent tool. I'd also recommend the Milwaukee 3/8" drive impact gun which will deal with pretty much anything below wheel nut size.