Best cordless impact wrench
03-09-2018, 12:12 AM
#91
Burning Brakes
I don't think the 'mid torque' fuel was available when I purchased my 2763, looks like a decent option. I agree you don't often need 1,000 ft-libs of removal torque.
Does the mid-torque model have a 'low torque' forward mode? I looked online and it appears it does not... I use that mode all the time on my big Milwaukee for lug bolts... Runs the bolts on to about 90 ft-lbs, and final torqueing is done with a beam style torque wrench.
I suppose you could use a torque stick to achieve the same result if the mid doesn't have a torque limiter, but it's nice not having to deal with them.
Does the mid-torque model have a 'low torque' forward mode? I looked online and it appears it does not... I use that mode all the time on my big Milwaukee for lug bolts... Runs the bolts on to about 90 ft-lbs, and final torqueing is done with a beam style torque wrench.
I suppose you could use a torque stick to achieve the same result if the mid doesn't have a torque limiter, but it's nice not having to deal with them.
04-04-2018, 10:25 PM
#95
Race Car
04-05-2018, 10:39 AM
#96
I've had a Panasonic Power Tools EY75A2X for nearly 10 years on the same battery. It's light, small, has three torque settings. I can usually remove the steel lugs on my 944, torqued to about 90 ft lbs.
07-23-2018, 04:32 PM
#97
Does anyone use a Torque Stick and trust them enough to not check every time with a hand wrench? How about those "protective" sockets?
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well
. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well
. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
07-23-2018, 08:45 PM
#98
I use torque sticks / dog bones all the time in order not to over torque the wheel nuts. Once done with the impact I complete wheel nut fastening using a torque wrench to my required wheel nut torque setting.
09-03-2018, 03:54 PM
#99
Smartest choice: Ridgid. It will do many full changes on the same charge (I guess the unknown factor is how tight the lugs have been put on previously, but it's rated at 450 lb-ft), and then the important thing: it comes with a lifetime warranty, which includes new batteries whenever the old ones age out. Otherwise, you're looking at a 3-5 year lifespan for your batteries, at which point it always 'seems cheaper' to just buy a whole new tool/set. Then, 3-5 years later, you'll do it again.
Smarter still, it's way under your budget.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...011B/301996008
if you buy the new 9ah battery/charger kit
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-1...C801/304740781
Who knows, maybe they will be nice enough to let you substitute
https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-G...11SB/303037082
for the free tool as long as you pay the extra $10 and thereby get another charger and a 4ah battery on top.
09-04-2018, 11:42 AM
#100
Does anyone use a Torque Stick and trust them enough to not check every time with a hand wrench? How about those "protective" sockets?
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well
. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
09-05-2018, 12:13 AM
#101
Nordschleife Master
Good advice on thinking about this as a system. I have a 2 snap on; 1/2 drive for the big stuff, 3/8 for the normal stuff. 3/8 also helps a ton when dissembling stuff for normal repair work. 3/8 will take off lug nuts easily and is much lighter than most posted here.
09-05-2018, 12:50 AM
#102
Drifting
Does anyone use a Torque Stick and trust them enough to not check every time with a hand wrench? How about those "protective" sockets?
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
Ryobi owners, HD seeming still has a deal on theirs https://www.homedepot.com/p/Ryobi-18...1890/206736695 . I had 6 Ryobi 1+ tools and 3 batteries already so I bought the "tool only" and used with my old batteries and was mostly unimpressed. I then ordered the kit (Tool/Battery/Charger) with the newer Li4Ah battery and wow! For all the other tools as well
. Gotta love HD taking my return over 90 days.
09-05-2018, 11:18 PM
#104
Rennlist Member
I have been "summoned" three times to help loosen axle nuts. once it was originally attempted with a milwaukee, once with a snap on, and once with a dewalt. the Ingersoll-rand spun the nut off all three times without any hesitation. they are all pretty darn good, but in my experiences the ingersoll has NEVER not gotten the job done. you actually have to use care installing nuts. no just hammering away.....
