Cordless impact wrench

[rmk57]

 
  I've decided to break down and buy one. Firing up my compressor and waiting for a 80 gallon tank to fill is ridiculous. Looking at the Dewalt DCF 899 or the Milwaukee 2767 M18 fuel.

Both have 700- 900 lbs. fastening torque and 1200 lbs. of nut busting removal torque.  Milwaukee even has a compact 3/8 impact with 400 lbs. torque that could be worth a look.

What's everyone else using out there?

[59meteor]

I still have my 1/2" air gun, although I do have CP and Bosch battery powered 1/4" & 3/8" impacts. When I was still working at the dealership, a few of the younger Techs had new 1/2" drive impacts. They seemed to have decent power, although I find the numbers listed laughable. I mean, really, 1200 ft/lbs thru a 1/2" square piece of metal? I don`t think so. I tried a couple of the electric impact guns, mainly MAC & Snap On, but I was suprised at how heavy they were. May not be a big deal if you are only using it now and then, but I doubt that it would be very enjoyable lifting that weight all the time, day after day. Plus, a good cordless impact, with a charger and spare battery is quite expensive, especially for a hobbyist. I do have a decent 20 Volt Mastercraft 1/2" impact that I keep in the race car trailer, for use at the race track, or if I had to change a tire on the truck or trailer on a road trip, that was about $200. Canadian from Canadian Tire. It`s not terribly heavy, and although I don`t recall it`s torque rating, it will spin the lug nots of my F350 Dually pretty good, on a full battery.  That may be good enough for your needs Randy.

[RICH MUISE]

Your "CP".......Central Pneumatics"? harbor freight? They're adding new lines to their tools, although all are Harbor Freight brands. I've considered one from them, but it's no secret I'm a HF freak because there are very few tools I need to last a lifetime, although, for me, most of theirs will. One group I'm not sold on of theirs are the battery-operated stuff, because of their batteries, not necessarily the tool itself.

[rmk57]

 
  I have an old CP (Chicago Pneumatics) air wrench but like I mentioned kind of waste of time and wear and tear waiting for the compressor to build air to change tires over. I also like the idea of

being able to take it along with me if I'd ever need it. Makita has a nice mid-range 1/2" cordless I may look into. 450 fastening and around 600 loosening torque, lighter and smaller than the

heavy duty model. KMS Tools has a big 3-day sale coming up and they maybe blowing some of these out cheap or cheaper.

[mustang6984]

I just haven't gotten that impatient yet. I can spin lug nuts off when the 80 gallon is 1/2 full...so that's how long I wait. I have a tire machine too...so to fix the flat...I need the air.

[59meteor]

Your "CP".......Central Pneumatics"? harbor freight? They're adding new lines to their tools, although all are Harbor Freight brands. I've considered one from them, but it's no secret I'm a HF freak because there are very few tools I need to last a lifetime, although, for me, most of theirs will. One group I'm not sold on of theirs are the battery-operated stuff, because of their batteries, not necessarily the tool itself.

No, I meant Chicago Pneumatic. Although it is kinda funny that a company with Pneumatic in their name would be selling non air tools, isn`t it?

[FiveSevenLiter]

Randy,
When I worked at the fire truck factory, the guys on the floor used Canadian Tire impacts for assembly.  No issues.  I ended up buying one for my son, I think they were on special for $79.95.  I should have got one for myself, instead I now have two compressors.  If you are using air make sure that you use the correct fittings.  My buddy was the CP rep and they had a constant issue with guys using the cheapest fittings (smallest diameter) instead of the size that the tool was designed to use for maximum torque and hammer.
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[Ford Blue blood]

I have a main cutoff valve on the air line into the shop.  My compressor is full all the time.  When I go on a trip I cut off the power to it.  Get back, hit the switch and it is ready for use.

I too am leery of the HF batteries.  Their air tools are for all practical purposes throw away.  I have gone through three air files from them over the twenty years, still have room for a couple more given the price of commercial brands.

[RICH MUISE]

I probably have at least a dozen of the HF air tools, and the only one I've ever had a problem with is the air file......twice. They all are power hungry. When I'm working on the car, I also leave my compressor on 24/7. We now have 2 HFs in town.......one just opened 6 months ago about a mile from my house.
BTW, it's 13* out and looks cold outside.... a good day to stay by the fireplace.

[Ford Blue blood]

.....We now have 2 HFs in town.......one just opened 6 months ago about a mile from my house.
BTW, it's 13* out and looks cold outside.... a good day to stay by the fireplace.

That's not good........too easy to get lost!

Yup, mid 30s, rain, lounging jammies today!

[SkylinerRon]

 Probably using the C-P name to play on the old Chicago Pneumatic name.

A lot of imported junk products are using old defunct American products names for brand id these days.

[geraldchainsaw]

for my birthdays i asked the kids to buy me a impact gun for each of my cars,   u know how easy it is to brake the nuts when changing flats on the road?,   they work great

[CobraJoe]

I'm a little late to the party, but I carry a Dewalt DCF 899 with me on road trips, that thing has some serious torque.

[mustang6984]

I'm a little late to the party, but I carry a Dewalt DCF 899 with me on road trips, that thing has some serious torque.

Personally...I carry a nightstick, a flashlight that would be more effective than the nightstick (read painful) and a cooler with my water and pop in it. I'm good for 600 miles per load of water and pop. Oh...and my AAA card! Never leave home without it!   

[alvin stadel]

I am like blue blood, my compressor is full all the time.  It sounds to like you guys need to fix some leaks.