Who's using cordless as their primary impact wrench?

[torqueman2002]

I have both the impacts you mention. Bought the cordless last, I could have saved the $ on the IR.

The M18 will break the studs on a wheel. Be careful. Use a torque-stick.

Downside is the battery. Expensive, but Milwaukee's warranty is superior.

I'd buy another, or recommend it to others.

 

[MN4x4]

Cordless is my go to for both 3/8"and 1/2". More often than not if the 1/2" can't do it, the air can't either and the 3/4" comes out. (Edited slightly without changing meaning)

This is what I do as well. I have the IR 7150 and 5130. I also have the Milwaukee M12 3/8" ratchet.

With the exception of my 3/4" gun, all of my air tools are up on CL right now.

 

[IFMJohn]

stars15 should get you 15% plus I'm showing free shipping over $199 and the free battery promo. It's a trifecta I likely can't resist. Free battery, shipping and 15% discount

If you have to access thru the email (CPO is tricky like that) PM me an addy & I'll forward to you.

When I type in stars15 for that deal it says that it cannot be applied on this purchase.

 

[cgv69]

Oh ****, I hadn't heard about this before! I figured it would at least be a few more years until they put out something that could almost compare with a die grinder!
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/press-...e-speed-polishersander-maximizes-productivity

Cool but I wonder why it's not a brushless "Fuel" model? It would be really cool if they came out with a 7" M18 polisher too. I remember back when I detailed cars that the cord on the Makita polishers were a real PITA and got caught around the wheel and ripped out often.

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Hoses **** too because they like to rub on paint

 

[KingCobra98]

When I type in stars15 for that deal it says that it cannot be applied on this purchase.

same problem for me yesterday.. I even called and they said milwaukee does not apply to that deal

 

[bcradio]

When I type in stars15 for that deal it says that it cannot be applied on this purchase.

1) Deal is over already
2) You needed the link to get it to work

 

[Ign]

1) Deal is over already
2) You needed the link to get it to work

He needed to read subsequent posts.....

edit: FWIW I was pm'd by one poster in this thread with his email addy to whom I forwarded the email and he successfully ordered same as me, under $365 shipped w the extra free battery. So, the deals work if people read. Yeah, it's over now.

 

[Ruger_556]

Lithium batteries **** out below freezing... Ask me how I know. Maybe Milwaukee's don't but my 8810 quit below 28 degrees (which is no good as most of the winter is sub 20 degrees)

 

[SuzukiGS750EZ]

Lithium batteries **** out below freezing... Ask me how I know. Maybe Milwaukee's don't but my 8810 quit below 28 degrees (which is no good as most of the winter is sub 20 degrees)

Do the tools shatter when they hit the ground!? The coldest i've been out in around here is like +25F.

 

[dowmace]

I used my Milwaukee m18 stuff last winter in temperatures as low as -20° F

 

[chipper]

Lithium batteries **** out below freezing... Ask me how I know. Maybe Milwaukee's don't but my 8810 quit below 28 degrees (which is no good as most of the winter is sub 20 degrees)

I quit working at below 20 degrees too

 

[Ruger_556]

I quit working at below 20 degrees too

Meh, you get used to it I thought it would be great for road calls... Nope Most of the winter is a nice balmy 10-15 degrees Fahrenheit. When it get's down close to 0 on the cold days the wind picks up... Now that's cold.

 

[Ign]

Got my 2763. It's considerably more compact than the V28/M28 I'm used to. With all this talk about size I was expecting huge (that's what she said?) but it's compact IMO

 

[BFHtime]

Milwaukee 2650-20 1/4 hex with a 3/8 adapter. Mainly for removing seat bolts, seatbelt bolts, breaking down seats for upholstery ..etc. I work at a stereo shop, so nothing too heavy duty. Also great for driving fasteners when building enclosures and such. Can't say enough good things about it. I use the Snap-On CT661QC for most of my other interior stuff, light duty things. Hardly ever have to use my pneumatic Mac impact anymore.

I this with 1/4, 3/8, and 1/2". I have 18v Makita brushless. It takes off lugs for wheels. I can put a bit for screws on hoses and small stuff too. I use several wobbles, and universal wobbles, and extensions to get in most places. I use quick releas extensions to make changes quicker, and to keep the long systems together. I can really get in just about anywhere a socket will fit on. This saves me alot of time. Things seem to take forever now where I am forced to use open end wrenches. Not having to deal with a hose makes putting it on a bolt and moving to the next bolt that much quicker. Also moving to another or other end of the vehicle is faster. Especially going from the engine bay, to under the car, to the wheel etc... I like it so much I have 2. One has the three settings for torque which I highly reccomend. Low setting you can use on most things even interior plastic. With the impact the low setting takes care of most bolts anyway.

 

[AndeiH]

i have a bosch 1/2" cordless impact gun with the older lithium ion batteries. i think ive had it for 2 or 3 years now. its been great so far for diy.

 

[Conductor562]

In the shop I use the Proto J150WP almost exclusively. On my race trailer it's the cordless Mac BWP050. It's not a super torque gun like the 7150, but it's great for my application.

 

[mybuick6]

i had a snapon cordless 1/2 impact for a while and it wasent to powerful to get lug nuts off. i still have my ir 231c for 1/2 impact.

 

[Audiocrazy28]

Only cordless here. Used to have the ct7850 but replaced with the milwaukee. No regrets.

 

[zdech123]

For those that use cordless a lot, are you guys full time techs or weekend warriors? I need a 3/8 impact and am looking at the milwaukee. I like the snapon one but not for double the price.
I have a makita that I night in 2001. That thing has been great I have dropped it in ****** fluid, off lifts, basically beat it to death and it has worked well until recently.
I am a full time tech so need something that can take a beating, I know the snappy will but don't want to spend $500 on the 14.4 v

Thanks


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[Dynamic86]

I do weekend maintainence at a plywood plant and my milwakee cordless, 3/8 and 1/2 inch, have became my main impacts. I still have a good cp air impact but unless I'm gonna be rattling bolts all day long I will just grab my cordless. Just easier.

 

[Altmech]

I don't use my air impact unless I run down my batteries I have the snapon 3/8 and 1/2 lithium ion But I'm sure the Milwaukee and IR are around the same as the snappy. I havent tested all three so I can't say which is stronger/better battery/better overall quality but all I know is cordless is the way to go if your willing to spend the money.

 

[chris6278]

I don't use my air impact unless I run down my batteries I have the snapon 3/8 and 1/2 lithium ion But I'm sure the Milwaukee and IR are around the same as the snappy. I havent tested all three so I can't say which is stronger/better battery/better overall quality but all I know is cordless is the way to go if your willing to spend the money.

The Milwaukee fuel 1/2" impact and IR W7150 are way stronger than snapons

 

[woodstockva]

I don't use my air impact unless I run down my batteries I have the snapon 3/8 and 1/2 lithium ion But I'm sure the Milwaukee and IR are around the same as the snappy. I havent tested all three so I can't say which is stronger/better battery/better overall quality but all I know is cordless is the way to go if your willing to spend the money.

Snap-on cordless impacts CANT TOUCH the Milwaukee 2763 or IR W7150.

 

[BikerDad]

Do the tools shatter when they hit the ground!? The coldest i've been out in around here is like +25F.

No, the batteries just don't deliver much juice. This is the primary reason why DeWalt continues to sell 18v Nicad tools. NiCads perform much better than Lithium ion batteries in the cold, even though Li-ions outshine them in every other respect.

(Note: if its REALLY cold, a dropped tool could shatter. We're talking well south of -20F)

 

[Trey T]

I would love to have a powerful (500ft-lb+) cordless impact but I just don't like to have overlapping tools.

I got M18 1/4" hex drive I use for 3/8" or 1/2" drive for mechanic use. I have several 1/2" air impact 200-600ft-lbs impact wrenches.

That's enough for my home use.

 

[Crown Imperial]

Anyone have any experience with the 18V Bosch IWHT or HTH impacts?

 

[rice rocket]

The Bosch guns aren't worth buying, even if you have mountains of Bosch batteries. The IR/Milwaukee guns are way better.

 

[AndeiH]

Anyone have any experience with the 18V Bosch IWHT or HTH impacts?

i've had the IWHT180 for a couple of years. it's not the strongest gun by todays standards but its decent. i haven't come across any bolts or nuts it couldn't undo on any of my cars.

i don't have any experience with it on heavy machinery or 18 wheelers and i've never used one of the newer guns from milwaukee or IR to compare.

 

[AndeiH]

just looked up the price and they are selling for the same price as the IR. i'd go with IR if i had to do it again. i got a good deal on mine and only paid like $350 with 2 batteries at the time while the IR was closer to $600.

 

[rice rocket]

Yeah, if you were buying new, today, I wouldn't see a reason to get anything else other than the IR or the Milwaukee.

The IR is nice, I traded over to Milwaukee though for a great breadth of available tools on the same battery platform.

 

[Crown Imperial]

Thanks.
Price is a bit lower on the bosch bare tool though.
A bare IWHT180 goes for $230.
I am only looking to do wheel nuts with a cordless and already have bosch 18V batteries. For that occasional crank or stuck bolt I don't mind whipping out my 3/4" IR on air.

 

[rice rocket]

If you're only doing wheel nuts, get the 2655B-22CT. It's half the weight and still hogs out 210 ft-lbs, the kit is $259, probably less if you grab it on sale.

 

[GSteg]

In that case, go with the Bosch. I had one a year go and it's a good tool. It very much resembles the Snap On CT6850/6855, except it was slightly slower/weaker. The Bosch is still very capable though.

 

[franzdom]

If you're only doing wheel nuts, get the 2655B-22CT. It's half the weight and still hogs out 210 ft-lbs, the kit is $259, probably less if you grab it on sale.

Does the Ball-Pin act like a pin that you have to punch back in if using a socket with a hole, or does it work more like a ball?

 

[rice rocket]

The ball pin is sprung, works like any ratchet or whatever. The pinned models are labeled pin.

They don't offer the 1/2" drive in friction ring for some reason, I actually own the 3/8" that has it. The 3/8 gun gives up 10 ft-lbs, but not really too significant. The gun is really great for wheel changes specifically, because it has three modes, mode 2 will snug them up to 75 ft-lbs and torque to final w/ a torque wrench, and you can rip 'em off in mode 3 with the full 200 ft-lbs. Mode one will do 25 ft-lbs in case you needed that too.

 

[franzdom]

the 3/8 would be ok for me except that I am looking for another 1/2". I only have 3/8 in air and a Dewalt 3/8" 12V Max, and an old Milwaukee 1/2" that I am considering replacing because it takes the old style battery and it is dying again. I am sort of tired of using adapters on impact for lug nuts with the MG325, and the Dewalt 3/8" doesn't have quite enough oomph for lug nuts.

The 1/2" you posted looks better for me than the beast high impact they have, at least for what I use it for mostly.

 

[Jacobson]

I think it's time for me to try one of these cordless Milwaukee.
Should I get M12, M18, or M22 ?
Should I get 3/8" or 1/2" ?

I mostly do weekend DIY on cars.
I will use the thing maybe 10 times a year.

 

[rice rocket]

the 3/8 would be ok for me except that I am looking for another 1/2". I only have 3/8 in air and a Dewalt 3/8" 12V Max, and an old Milwaukee 1/2" that I am considering replacing because it takes the old style battery and it is dying again. I am sort of tired of using adapters on impact for lug nuts with the MG325, and the Dewalt 3/8" doesn't have quite enough oomph for lug nuts.

The 1/2" you posted looks better for me than the beast high impact they have, at least for what I use it for mostly.

How big are your lug nuts? I have 22mm lugs on my truck and I bought the 22mm 3/8" drive to use. I don't really use 1/2" much at all working on just passenger cars. Maybe an axle nut every now and then.

For impact sockets, you should be fine with ball retention, most impact sockets have a notch in the square end on all four sides that should retain the socket fine. If you use standard sockets on it, you'll have to line up the ball with the hole to keep the socket on. An extra 5 seconds of work, but I guess it adds up.

 

[rice rocket]

I think it's time for me to try one of these cordless Milwaukee.
Should I get M12, M18, or M22 ?
Should I get 3/8" or 1/2" ?

I mostly do weekend DIY on cars.
I will use the thing maybe 10 times a year.

M18 Fuel 3/8" is my most used one. Beefy enough to remove anything short of a crank pulley bolt or some rusty exhaust bolts, and it's just about 3 lbs w/ the smaller battery. That kind of power to weight is really nice when using it all day long.

I also have the M12 Fuel 1/4" hex, for driving hardware around the house and smaller items in the engine bay, it knocks about a pound off the M18 gun, but puts out "only" 100 ft-lbs.

The big M18 Fuel gun doesn't see daylight much. I'm probably selling it since I rarely need that much power. I'll buy the Honda crank pulley tool instead, and a big breaker bar.

Don't get M28 stuff, it's a dying breed.