Recommend me a cordless impact wrench
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Looking to purchase a cordless impact wrench for working on the car. I have a specific job for it in mind, help me remove the propshaft & driveshaft bolts, but it would be handy for wheel nuts, suspension bolts etc etc.
I read that an impact driver is a different beast altogether and not suitable for those types of jobs, is that right?
So, can anyone recommend my a budget cordless impact wrench? I don’t want to spend a fortune for all I’ll use it, say £100-£130 with a battery would be ok.
Something like this would be great, but it’s only ¼” drive. I’d say it needs to be ½” minimum.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri692ipd-18v-2-...
I read that an impact driver is a different beast altogether and not suitable for those types of jobs, is that right?
So, can anyone recommend my a budget cordless impact wrench? I don’t want to spend a fortune for all I’ll use it, say £100-£130 with a battery would be ok.
Something like this would be great, but it’s only ¼” drive. I’d say it needs to be ½” minimum.
http://www.screwfix.com/p/erbauer-eri692ipd-18v-2-...
Impact drivers, including the one in your link are definitely a different beast.
The "1/4" drive" is actually a hex shaped hole for holding screwdriver bits, not the 1/4" 4 sided protrusion for putting sockets on.
As you've said, look for a 1/2" drive.
Just bought myself and impact driver, can't be much help with an impact wrench though I'm afraid.
The "1/4" drive" is actually a hex shaped hole for holding screwdriver bits, not the 1/4" 4 sided protrusion for putting sockets on.
As you've said, look for a 1/2" drive.
Just bought myself and impact driver, can't be much help with an impact wrench though I'm afraid.
You need something like this. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cir220-24v-...
They have a range on their website.
The one you linked to is for screwing in screws, mainly used for inserting dry-lining screws into metal, for some reason used for wood screws by many.
They have a range on their website.
The one you linked to is for screwing in screws, mainly used for inserting dry-lining screws into metal, for some reason used for wood screws by many.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
I've got one of these - its brutal tbh
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
I've got one of these on my birthday list for more convenience also http://www.kielder.co/collections/impact-wrenches
https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clarke-cew1000-ele...
I've got one of these on my birthday list for more convenience also http://www.kielder.co/collections/impact-wrenches
Been looking myself (it needs to be cordless for me) and the Sealey CP2400 is currently at the top of the list
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-2-inch-Square-Cord...
(shop around the link isnt the cheapest)
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sealey-2-inch-Square-Cord...
(shop around the link isnt the cheapest)
Vincecj said:
I have a Dewalt with 3 settings. It's been excellent.
I guess thats the DCF899 like mine. It is really good and can get the wheel nuts off my Touareg without even trying. A bit more than your budget but I managed to get mine with 4 amp battery and charger for about 185 quid. 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.They have a range on their website.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
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.They have a range on their website.
Have you replaced yours with something else then?
Also, how do you restrict the torque on these to ensure you don't over torque? They don't all seem to list "3 settings" as a feature.
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.They have a range on their website.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
samdale said:
scz4 said:
how do you restrict the torque on these to ensure you don't over torque?
You use these to undo stuff.You use a torque wrench set to the correct setting to apply the correct torque when assembling.
I guess the more expensive ones (out of my budget) probably have the ability to limit the torque.
Edited by scz4 on Monday 16th January 16:47
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 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 ;-)!!
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!
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!
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