time2roll
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fj12ryder wrote:I have a 25" breaker bar for the really stubborn stuff. ![[emoticon]](http://www.coastresorts.com/sharedcontent/cfb/images/smile.gif "smile") I use my 40 yo Craftsman torque wrench on the road. Still need a torque wrench either way IMO. Have changed at least half dozen tires on the road over the years. No issues.
Have a corded gun at home. Works great. (also Craftsman)
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fj12ryder
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Yeah, I carry a 2 foot 50-250 ft.lbs. Harbor Freight torque wrench, but it warns not to use it to loosen bolts, hence the breaker bar. But I think I'm going to keep my eyes open for a good used Dewalt 1/2" impact. I have the batteries and multiple Dewalt stuff so it would work out for me.
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Tvov
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Took me longer than a lot of other people, but I am firmly in the battery camp now.
I got a Milwaukee M12 battery impact wrench last year, and Wow. Hard to believe how much better it is than my air impact wrench. I got the "shorty" one to get under my mowers, so it doesn't even weigh all that much.
Look into getting a "system" where the batteries can be used with multiple tools like drills and saws.
Definitely battery over corded.
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theoldwizard1
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Tvov wrote:I got a Milwaukee M12 battery impact wrench last year, and Wow.
I have the M12 3/8" impact. Great for around the house, but don't expect it to do lug nuts !
Tvov wrote:Look into getting a "system" where the batteries can be used with multiple tools like drills and saws.
Yep ! It's like getting married. Getting out of the relationship will be very expensive.
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fj12ryder
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Well, I just got motivated to order a cordless Dewalt 1/2" impact wrench. It should go nicely with my other Dewalt stuff.
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fj12ryder wrote:Well, I just got motivated to order a cordless Dewalt 1/2" impact wrench. It should go nicely with my other Dewalt stuff.
Reading this forum can get expensive! Congrats on the new toy/tool! You could try giving it to Peggy for V-Day, to make it a justifiable purchase.
I like Dewalt products. Better than average, for not a huge price.
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fj12ryder
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All very good points Jerry. I have new tires to put on so I should be able to see how this little devil works, and try out the new Centramatics I am getting. Not convinced on them, but trying to get wheels lug centric balanced is an exercise in frustration.
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I use this one.
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I have a Craftsman 20V impact and really like it. I've added an angle grinder to that stable but use the Milwaukee M12 stuff for several smaller uses.
The 200 feet of 20 amp extension cords in the shed are not happy with me.
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I have ViAir Heavy duty on board compress or and carry an impact wrench with me, haven't needed it yet.
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