espyking83
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Is it IR? In the market for a new impact. Leaning towards Makita. What do you guys use/suggest?
Who makes Snap Ons 1/2" cordless impact wrench?
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MWEric
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I was told that Sioux makes them. In Murphy NC. Snap On owns Sioux.
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Who makes Snap Ons 1/2" cordless impact wrench?
Chances are they do.
January 19, 2011
Snap-on’s Murphy plant is a 168,000 square-foot facility built in 2002 and employs over 215 Snap-on associates. The plant manufactures Snap-on® brand power tools for the vehicle repair industry and Sioux® brand power tools for industrial assembly.
http://www.businesswire.com/news/ho...n’s-Murphy-N.C.-Facility-Named-North-Americas
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espyking83
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Any thoughts on the Makita XWT05?
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espyking83
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Went with the Dewalt DCF899. Got 20% off because guy read the price wrong, plus i have a couple extra batteries
kctyphoon
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Milwaukee pretty much set the standard on high torque impacts and everyone else followed in the home center market for professional use. Also, as of now they are the only to offer a smaller sized mid torque impact well.
In the m12 line, they offer ratchets, impact wrenches and a soon to be released underhood light. Not to mention their current m12 stick light geared towards auto use.
Basically the big 3 - Milwaukee/Makita/Dewalt offer very evenly matched high torque models. I would examine what investing into each each platform affords you in addition to your initial purchase.
Here's Milwaukee's 3 brushless sized impact, 3/8, 1/2" mid torque, 1/2" high torque.
In the m12 line, they offer ratchets, impact wrenches and a soon to be released underhood light. Not to mention their current m12 stick light geared towards auto use.
Basically the big 3 - Milwaukee/Makita/Dewalt offer very evenly matched high torque models. I would examine what investing into each each platform affords you in addition to your initial purchase.
Here's Milwaukee's 3 brushless sized impact, 3/8, 1/2" mid torque, 1/2" high torque.
shockwave
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I believe there cordless stuff is based on metabo but not certain look at cordless angle grinder for good comparison
TheGrooveking
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The old 18 volt NiCd CT6850 was referenced as being made by, or at least designed by Bosch, as was their 18 volt reciprocating saw.
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gdocktor3
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You won't be disappointed with the Dewalt. Things a beast.
How's that kool-aid?
They are not the only ones offering a mid torque impact and they weren't even the first to come out with one.18V lithium is the same. Bosch is providing things like motors for Snap-On. The impacts are turds with reliability problems with the trigger/led electronics.
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The big 20v dewalt is crazy
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gdocktor3
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How's that kool-aid?
He swims in the Milwaukee kool-aid.
kctyphoon
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How's that kool-aid?
Please post up the available cordless "mid" torque impacts from Dewalt/Makita/Ridgid/Ryobi/Porter Cable/Bosch that are comparable to the Milwaukee model in both torque and size. These are the other consumer brands most people already own, if they buy cordless tools.
Last time I checked, I couldn't walk into Home Depot and find brands like Snap On, Ingersoll Rand, Mac, Matco, on the shelf, which are not marketed to mainstream customers. Those are speciality brands that don't make things like circular saws, cordless nailers, string trimmers, or SDS drills that are able to operate on the same battery that runs my drill or flashlight. A general contractor or DIY guy that already owns multiple cordless tools is more likely to buy a cordless impact wrench if they can buy it as a bare tool and use it with batteries they already own - if they feel that tool will make their life easier.
It would be unlikely for many people to spend $400-$500 to buy a new cordless impact wrench set complete with batteries and a charger from someone like IR to use at home. But a lot are willing to spend $180 for a bare tool that provides pro grade torque specs when they can use it with the batteries and charger they already own for their drill.
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WittHay
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I am not a mainstream tool customer, but I have to agree Milwaukee has a good line of cordless tools. I chose Milwaukee for the grinders, 3/4 impact and a sawzall that could cut through 1/2" angle.
Yesterday we done some repairs on a Artex high dump away from power just using the Milwaukee stuff for cutting and grinding
Yesterday we done some repairs on a Artex high dump away from power just using the Milwaukee stuff for cutting and grinding
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kctyphoon
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With a 9.0 battery that grinder will run for like 45 minutes. I just used mine to grind off the rivets holding the rear leaf spring hangers on my old truck. It still amazes me that ANY brand of cordless tools can do something like that these days. I remember the first cordless circular saw I ever owned years ago, and how it was only good for a few cuts on thin wood paneling before it would die. Things have come a LONG way since then.
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espyking83
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Things a goddamned monster. Really didnt expect this kind of quality for under $400.
gdocktor3
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Dewalt's current line of brushless tools are insane. My coworker, an electrician, and I were doing a side job this weekend and he was using my Dewalt stuff. The DCD996B hammerdrill and compact recip saw in particular. No lie, from down in the basement I could hear him saying I love this drill over and over as he was drilling 3/4" holes through joists and later drilling into concrete. Why is this important? He too drinks the Milwaukee Fuel kool-aid...
I changed from Ridgid to Milwaukee about 6-7 years ago and have too many Milwaukee to change now, but I am also very happy with them and don't need anything more. Were I shopping today, I'd look at Ryobi for budget and selection and Dewalt for their new 60/120V tools, in addition to Milwaukee. It would probably come down to Dewalt or Milwaukee for me since I want more powerful impacts than Ryobi offers. I would skip snap on, IR and Matco because I am not a professional mechanic and need a lot of contractor tools as well that those brands don't offer.
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Aren't the Snap On electronic power tools made in South Korea? That would exclude Sioux. Snap On could own a factory in S.K. though too, so they could still be "made" by Snap On.
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kctyphoon
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I have both the Dewalt and the Milwaukee brushless high torque impacts in the 7/16 hex drive form.(many of Milwaukee's other impacts too) Both are pretty evenly matched, but I honestly prefer the Milwaukee. It just feels a lot better while using it, and is more comfortable to hold. The bits also get stuck in the dewalt which is kind of annoying, but as far as just "power" goes, they are basically equal. The boots available for the Milwaukees are also a nice option.
Many of the tools I own in BOTH dewalt 20v and Milwaukee's M18, I prefer the way the Milwaukee's work and feel. You can't say I'm biased for no reason if I actually own both brands in the same tools, use them, and come out with a consistent opinion. Not many people can say the same, but everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and any major brand will work. Pick what best suites your wants and needs.
Many of the tools I own in BOTH dewalt 20v and Milwaukee's M18, I prefer the way the Milwaukee's work and feel. You can't say I'm biased for no reason if I actually own both brands in the same tools, use them, and come out with a consistent opinion. Not many people can say the same, but everyone is entitled to their own opinions, and any major brand will work. Pick what best suites your wants and needs.
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SMKS
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There's some confusion in this thread about Sioux.
Sioux is an air tool company/brand.
http://www.siouxtools.com
Sioux is an air tool company/brand.
http://www.siouxtools.com
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WittHay
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I prefer the DeWalt for home repair and Milwaukee for the machinery repair. I like the Dewalt brushless 1/2" impact and might add one to the collection some day.
The Op asked about Snap-on and i think they are a mix of parts from different manufacturers assembled in the USA. I understand the quality and torque of IR cordless impacts, but to me Snap-on is over priced in 18V cordless and has no real advantages to other brands
The Op asked about Snap-on and i think they are a mix of parts from different manufacturers assembled in the USA. I understand the quality and torque of IR cordless impacts, but to me Snap-on is over priced in 18V cordless and has no real advantages to other brands
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kctyphoon
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I THINK snap on actually offers 2 versions of the same big impact. One made in the USA, and one made in china, both priced the same I believe. If I remember the price was somewhere in the $700+ range for a 2 battery kit.
For that price, if you already owned a Milwaukee drill/impact driver kit, you could buy all 3 impacts I have in that picture I posted, and still have $100+ left over.
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1950mercury
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The Mac Tools like the Facom power tools use the same Dewalt 20V batteries. Stanley is one big happy family and are not going to cross compete with their brands.
Also, most Home Depot locations don't carry every random option that Milkwakee makes. So it's online ordering for a lot of their tools. At that point going online a consumer can order directly from Mac and get a tool that interchanges with all their consumer Dewalt tools.
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Every time any discussion about power tools comes up, he posts the exact same boilerplate about the Milwaukee impacts (and entire tool line). Almost always accompanied by the top-down shot of the 3 impacts lined up to each other. He always says they're the "only ones to offer a compact mid-torque impact", when both Makita and DeWalt offer one.
I honestly think he may be paid by Milwaukee. It's called "astroturfing", and it's an epidemic that's been spreading through forums and social media everywhere.
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You're thinking of TPI and their meters/leads. Cordless tools are a mix of components mostly from China, Taiwan, US. There might be the occasional battery cell with a Korean COO but that's all.
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