Electric Impact Wrench?
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Electric Impact Wrench?
I need an impact wrench, but don't have the space/money to get an pneumatic setup.
Never used an electric one before, do they work ok?
What is the minimum torque rating I should go?
Never used an electric one before, do they work ok?
What is the minimum torque rating I should go?
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My father has one. When he got it, I didn't have very high expectations, I thought it wouldn't be very useful, and wouldn't compare to an air impact wrench. I quickly found out that it is amazing. I borrow it all the time. It's so handy to have around. I'm not sure what the torque rating is, it's just an inexpensive 1/2" drive one from Northern Tool.
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definately a topic I was interested in too. so could 228ft pounds of torque compress coils granted it was use with the proper set-up?? cus' you could do it with a ratchet set-up. Any brands in peticular or just amount of torque?thanks, james.
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I carry a Sears 110v model in my toolbox for lugnuts. It's plenty strong for U-bolts or lugnuts and even the occasional tow hook bolt, but an air powered unit will spin it backward and will run circles around it for speed.
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The best to buy is the lithium ION 18V impact guns, Hitachi sold by lowes or dewalt, if you really got the cash milwaukee is as good as snap ons.
However more worth it is a good 300 dollar or so compressor than can run all kinds of tools.
On the trail a cordless impact gun would be really handy though!
However more worth it is a good 300 dollar or so compressor than can run all kinds of tools.
On the trail a cordless impact gun would be really handy though!
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Electric motors are only so efficient. So, to get the torque up within a given amperage and cost, manufacturers trade off some speed.
If you must have more speed, it will cost you more money, more torque or more amperage...
If you must have more speed, it will cost you more money, more torque or more amperage...
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I have a dewalt electric impact rated at 300 ft lbs., best purchase of all of my tools. It definitely has the torque to get nuts off. I thought they wouldn't be as comparable as an air impact gun, but it has proven me wrong everytime I use it. I would recommend one!
You can find'em on ebay at a pretty decent price.
You can find'em on ebay at a pretty decent price.
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