cordless impact wrench advice?
10-18-2003, 05:19 AM
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cordless impact wrench advice?
I have been going to a local U-Wrench It for some parts and a Cordless Impact would be nice. Does anyone have experience with either:
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom
10-18-2003, 07:48 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
For the money you will LOVE the Milwaukee. It is everything I could want and then some. The unit has a great feel and the battery life is very good too.
10-18-2003, 08:17 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
I have the Dewalt 14volt cordless impact, works great and gave me 2 more batteries for my collection (all my cordless tools are 14v Dewalt) great at the races when swapping from street to race tires, and gives me a more mobile impact in the garage. If my Dewalt cordless is fine then the Milwaukee wont have a problem and Chicago at 19.2v should also be fine
10-18-2003, 08:25 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (sircrx5)
some thing to think about before you drop 270 on a somthing. I just use a regular 18V cordless drill with a half inch adapter, I and change tires very quikly and get more than enough torque out of the drill to set the car down and use my torque wrench to finish tightening the lugs up to the proper spec. I find that the new cordless torque wrenches are nice, but heavey compared to my drill. but if you are getting one go milwaukee you will not regret the extra money you spend.
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10-18-2003, 03:36 PM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tom91ita »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been going to a local U-Wrench It for some parts and a Cordless Impact would be nice. Does anyone have experience with either:
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom</TD></TR></TABLE>
Just to let you know that Chicago is made by Milwaukee. I saw this on the Matco truck. They were selling a Chicago impact gun that looked exactly like my Milwaukee and sure enough in small print is says that it's made by Milwaukee. You can save yourself some money by purchasing the Chicago gun.
AJ
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom</TD></TR></TABLE>
Just to let you know that Chicago is made by Milwaukee. I saw this on the Matco truck. They were selling a Chicago impact gun that looked exactly like my Milwaukee and sure enough in small print is says that it's made by Milwaukee. You can save yourself some money by purchasing the Chicago gun.
AJ
10-18-2003, 06:30 PM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
I have the Milwaukee, and find it really handy. Not just for lug nuts, but anything you want to get loose. Get the right size sockets and a few extensions, and it will really help in major work if you can't afford, or don't have room for, a compressor and air tools.
10-18-2003, 08:25 PM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Geezer)
my dad bought the Snap-On 14.4v cordless and that thing bad ***. It even took off the lug nuts off the Snap-On trucks wheel and we use it all the time at the shop where the air hose won't reach. It comes with a flashlight and two rechargable batteries and a charge stand... i think it was around $400.
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Fuuma0083)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fuuma0083 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my dad bought the Snap-On 14.4v cordless and that thing bad ***. It even took off the lug nuts off the Snap-On trucks wheel and we use it all the time at the shop where the air hose won't reach. It comes with a flashlight and two rechargable batteries and a charge stand... i think it was around $400.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yep, big thumbs up on the Snap-On 14.4v cordless. It takes off hub nuts as well as lug nuts and usually goes the entire weekend on one charge.
Yep, big thumbs up on the Snap-On 14.4v cordless. It takes off hub nuts as well as lug nuts and usually goes the entire weekend on one charge.
10-19-2003, 08:45 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (phat-S)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by phat-S »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yep, big thumbs up on the Snap-On 14.4v cordless. It takes off hub nuts as well as lug nuts and usually goes the entire weekend on one charge. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i will be th the third to recommend this....battery still lasts like it is new.....
Yep, big thumbs up on the Snap-On 14.4v cordless. It takes off hub nuts as well as lug nuts and usually goes the entire weekend on one charge. </TD></TR></TABLE>
i will be th the third to recommend this....battery still lasts like it is new.....
10-19-2003, 10:38 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Harbor Freight - Chicago, 19.2V, 220 ft-lbs, got it for $119.
No problems yet, works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto.
No problems yet, works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto.
10-20-2003, 04:49 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (.RJ)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by .RJ »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Harbor Freight - Chicago, 19.2V, 220 ft-lbs, got it for $119.
No problems yet, works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto!
No problems yet, works great.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Ditto!
10-20-2003, 05:24 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Fuuma0083)
The latest SnapOn is an 18V beast. More torque and better bettery life than the 14.4V.
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tunes12)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tunes12 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Ditto!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep it in the rally car
Ditto!</TD></TR></TABLE>
Keep it in the rally car
10-20-2003, 06:05 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Aahj)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Aahj »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Just to let you know that Chicago is made by Milwaukee. I saw this on the Matco truck. They were selling a Chicago impact gun that looked exactly like my Milwaukee and sure enough in small print is says that it's made by Milwaukee. You can save yourself some money by purchasing the Chicago gun.
AJ</TD></TR></TABLE>
I find that hard to believe, any of the Chicago Electric tools I've seen are junk. The Chicago and Milwaukee impacts are not the same. The Chicago doesn't have a variable speed motor and I don't think it has as much torque. Though, I guess I wouldn't doubt the label.
I have the Milwaukee impact. Milwaukee always makes great products, you won't be disappointed. The gun will go for many many tire changes before needing a charge. i have yet to find a lug it couldn't break loose.
Just to let you know that Chicago is made by Milwaukee. I saw this on the Matco truck. They were selling a Chicago impact gun that looked exactly like my Milwaukee and sure enough in small print is says that it's made by Milwaukee. You can save yourself some money by purchasing the Chicago gun.
AJ</TD></TR></TABLE>
I find that hard to believe, any of the Chicago Electric tools I've seen are junk. The Chicago and Milwaukee impacts are not the same. The Chicago doesn't have a variable speed motor and I don't think it has as much torque. Though, I guess I wouldn't doubt the label.
I have the Milwaukee impact. Milwaukee always makes great products, you won't be disappointed. The gun will go for many many tire changes before needing a charge. i have yet to find a lug it couldn't break loose.
10-20-2003, 07:50 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Crack Monkey)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Crack Monkey »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">The latest SnapOn is an 18V beast. More torque and better bettery life than the 14.4V. </TD></TR></TABLE>
well, i still have the SnapOn 12v cordless, and it'll swap the tires on 3 cars, 2x (morning then afternoon) with no problems. it is rates at 80lbs, but removes 88lbs with ease.
well, i still have the SnapOn 12v cordless, and it'll swap the tires on 3 cars, 2x (morning then afternoon) with no problems. it is rates at 80lbs, but removes 88lbs with ease.
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tom91ita »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have been going to a local U-Wrench It for some parts and a Cordless Impact would be nice. Does anyone have experience with either:
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom</TD></TR></TABLE>
WE've used the Milwaukee with great success
it's awesome..
we also have the light, sawzall, and other tools
Milwaukee 18V 240 ft-lbs or Chicago Electric Industrial 19.2V 220 ft-lbs?
The Milwaukee runs about $270 for the kit and the Chicago is about $130 for the kit.
It would be nice to have at events also.
Thanks, tom</TD></TR></TABLE>
WE've used the Milwaukee with great success
it's awesome..
we also have the light, sawzall, and other tools
10-20-2003, 08:39 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (tom91ita)
Is it possible to plug in any of these? Like, do they make an adapter that you can use with a cord coming out instead of a battery? I'm thinking about ditching my too-small-and-takes-up-room compressor and going with all electric stuff. I would love the portability to take it while racing, but would like to be able to plug it in to save the batteries.
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Fuuma0083)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fuuma0083 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">my dad bought the Snap-On 14.4v cordless and that thing bad ***. It even took off the lug nuts off the Snap-On trucks wheel</TD></TR></TABLE>
i find that statement to be hilarious! the guy comes to give you new tools and you take his wheels off... thats awesome...
on a sorta related note... someone here at work is selling his sears electric impact wrench for $50... super cheap and i think its in pretty decent working order... still waiting on an email from him with answers to some questions i asked, but i assume craftsman quality transfers over to power tools as well? tell me otherwise if i'm wrong...
i find that statement to be hilarious! the guy comes to give you new tools and you take his wheels off... thats awesome...
on a sorta related note... someone here at work is selling his sears electric impact wrench for $50... super cheap and i think its in pretty decent working order... still waiting on an email from him with answers to some questions i asked, but i assume craftsman quality transfers over to power tools as well? tell me otherwise if i'm wrong...
10-20-2003, 02:18 PM
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Go Snap-on.....
Put yer hands on the 18V Snap-on impact if you can. Got one for my b-day from the wife. Works VERY well. 
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (turbohappy)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbohappy »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Is it possible to plug in any of these? Like, do they make an adapter that you can use with a cord coming out instead of a battery? I'm thinking about ditching my too-small-and-takes-up-room compressor and going with all electric stuff. I would love the portability to take it while racing, but would like to be able to plug it in to save the batteries.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Not that I'm aware of, but the battery life on the latest cordless tools is great. The 18V SnapOn lasts through an entire test day, qualifying, and then a 12-hour enduro (with all the tire changes and other stuff in between) with no problem.
Not that I'm aware of, but the battery life on the latest cordless tools is great. The 18V SnapOn lasts through an entire test day, qualifying, and then a 12-hour enduro (with all the tire changes and other stuff in between) with no problem.
10-20-2003, 05:16 PM
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Re: Go Snap-on..... (Shortbus)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shortbus »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Put yer hands on the 18V Snap-on impact if you can. Got one for my b-day from the wife. Works VERY well.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog </TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks very nice, but $450? Good lord...
BTW, thanks CrackMonkey. I wonder if it could be rigged up though
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog...talog </TD></TR></TABLE>
Looks very nice, but $450? Good lord...
BTW, thanks CrackMonkey. I wonder if it could be rigged up though
10-20-2003, 06:59 PM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Shmeek)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Shmeek »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
I find that hard to believe, any of the Chicago Electric tools I've seen are junk. The Chicago and Milwaukee impacts are not the same. The Chicago doesn't have a variable speed motor and I don't think it has as much torque. Though, I guess I wouldn't doubt the label.
I have the Milwaukee impact. Milwaukee always makes great products, you won't be disappointed. The gun will go for many many tire changes before needing a charge. i have yet to find a lug it couldn't break loose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Believe it...it might not be the same gun, but they are the same people.
I find that hard to believe, any of the Chicago Electric tools I've seen are junk. The Chicago and Milwaukee impacts are not the same. The Chicago doesn't have a variable speed motor and I don't think it has as much torque. Though, I guess I wouldn't doubt the label.
I have the Milwaukee impact. Milwaukee always makes great products, you won't be disappointed. The gun will go for many many tire changes before needing a charge. i have yet to find a lug it couldn't break loose.</TD></TR></TABLE>
Believe it...it might not be the same gun, but they are the same people.
10-22-2003, 10:19 AM
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Re: cordless impact wrench advice? (Aahj)
How do the Milwaukee and the Chicago do on loosening Crankshaft pulley nuts? Or wheel hup nuts?
I'm interested in buying a milwaukee but only if I can loosen every "hard to loosen" nut on my car!
I'm interested in buying a milwaukee but only if I can loosen every "hard to loosen" nut on my car!
10-22-2003, 02:28 PM
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I think I am going to tyr the DeWalt 18v set. At least it will go with my other DeWalt 18v tools and four batteries.
Priced on ebay at $227.
Max torque at 138lbs, should be plenty for most items, including crank pulleys.
Priced on ebay at $227.
Max torque at 138lbs, should be plenty for most items, including crank pulleys.