I have the top pictured AstroAI one (and admittedly just now realized it's not an Astro Pneumatic brand). It works well for home use; the gauge has been reliable/accurate for me.
As someone else mentioned in the thread, the rubber air hose does expand when applying air to a tire. It works just...
Torque Test Channel - I appreciate the response! This specific model of DeWalt is "under represented" on YouTube, so I'm happy to hear it'll make an appearance soon. Also I appreciate all the work you put into your channel; very good content.
As far as the DCF894B, I agree with your assessment...
Hey GeoBruin,
Thanks for the reply!
I've been on YouTube and have seen some of the tests. While the channel creators are doing a great job, I'm left with some feeling that a bit of those tests are "theoretical". Most seem to be using very large fasteners/sockets that are freshly torqued (i.e...
Hey Guys,
I think I already know the answer, but I wanted to see if anyone had experience with both these tools.
Long story short, I picked up a 1/2" DeWalt Mid Torque Impact yesterday (it's the 20v XR DCF894b model, using a 5Ah battery) and gave it a whirl on my wifes car (11' Ford Edge)...
A 3/8ths hose with 1/4npt milton high flow fittings is all you need, and then some.
I run a 100ft DeWalt 3/8 hose with the above mentioned fittings. I have a 33gal compressor, and with it turned up to 140psi at the regulator, my MG725 will zip off bolts torqued to 300ft lbs the same as it does...
You chose wisely. An impact driver and 3/8ths impact are perfect tools for what you're doing.
I own the DeWalt line of those same tools, and honestly I think the Milwaukee stuff is better for what you're doing.