Recommend me a cordless impact wrench
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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.
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.
If you want to do serious work, get a serious tool.
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/Im...
http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/Im...
Dan Gleables said:
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. 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.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!
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.They have a range on their website.
Have you replaced yours with something else then?
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
For work, we always use air-operated ones, but they're not exactly practical for home use. 2 1/2" drive....Bertha.
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.They have a range on their website.
Have you replaced yours with something else then?
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. )
Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
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 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.They have a range on their website.
Edited by megaphone on Monday 16th January 13:39
I had issues with my Dewalt impact wrench not having much clout, opened it up and greased the main bits - instant power upgrade!
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)
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)
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. I had issues with my Dewalt impact wrench not having much clout, opened it up and greased the main bits - instant power upgrade!
Amused2death said:
Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
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. 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 kitA £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)
have you had it up against a crankshaft bolt yet ?
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 kitA £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)
have you had it up against a crankshaft bolt yet ?
The local garage mechanics recommended it, apparently the Mac tools guy sells them - mine was from Toolshack - terrible website but some good offers periodically.
scz4 said:
Amused2death said:
Joe M said:
Dan Gleables said:
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. 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.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 ;-)!!
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.
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.http://www.toolstation.com/shop/Power+Tools/d40/Im...
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