3/8 Impact

[Mr.Nutcase]

There a set from Snap On, for 270
I checked the sockets, I have the 1/2 set.... the Snap On are thinner compared to Craftsman ones I have.
http://buy1.snapon.com/sep/catalog/item.aspx?group=13&sku=SEPMG31K
The sockets are ok, but the impact MG325, is any good, and would last in dealership shop?

 

[jshillin]

I have the impact, it's great and that's a DEAL!!!

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

I have the impact, it's great and that's a DEAL!!!

Is it strong? how many ft?

 

[CD360]

here is the guns specs

http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=19753&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

is that set really $270 for you??

 

[GC_Anthony]

I have one, I really like it. Its nice not having to lug my old heavy *** 1/2 gun around all day. Very few times did it not have enough power and I had to go bigger. For $270 i would buy that set, I paid $265 for just my gun.

 

[06wt]

How much do you get the 1/2'' set for on that student excellence program page?

 

[CD360]

How much do you get the 1/2'' set for on that student excellence program page?

it retails for $752.75, so about half of that is the student price.

 

[jshillin]

Is it strong? how many ft?

Real strong for 3/8", I rarely need anything more.

 

[Moose-LandTran]

I really like my new Ingersoll-Rand 2115QTiMAX 3/8" gun. Lighter and more comfortable to use than the Snap-on gun. 300lb/ft, takes off wheel nut/bolts without any fuss. i've only had it for a few days, but it's already money well spent.

I'd DEFINITELY reccomend those Snap-on impact sockets though.

-Moose.

 

[06wt]

the student price is half?! well im gunna have to find a younger guy close by and start ordering through him

 

[CD360]

the student price is half?! well im gunna have to find a younger guy close by and start ordering through him

yea its about half. the only thing is that when your buying things under the student program, you can only buy one of each thing for the discount. no doubles.

 

[06wt]

I should hav know i was not the only 1 to think of that

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Well I have the 1/2 drives socket only, I have the 1/2 cheapo impact

 

[petty4243]

that 3/8 snappy will make your cheap 1/2 look like a kids toy...... they definatly compliment the 1/2 snap on impact... if i could afford them, they would both be in my box... have the 1/2 and saving for the 3/8

 

[06wt]

mrnutcase i tried pm ing you but i dont no if it worked gimme a pm wen you get a chance

 

[jay50]

yea its about half. the only thing is that when your buying things under the student program, you can only buy one of each thing for the discount. no doubles.

, I guess someone forgot to tell our local SO industrial rep for the local community college.
Had a kid in the tech program buy 4 SO torque wrenches for us in the shop; all the same part number and part of the student program.

 

[CD360]

, I guess someone forgot to tell our local SO industrial rep for the local community college.
Had a kid in the tech program buy 4 SO torque wrenches for us in the shop; all the same part number and part of the student program.

lol. lucky. if i can buy more than one thing i would buy doubles and sell on ebay...lol

 

[PistolWhip]

I use a Mac 3/8 ratchet that has been known to out torque some of the mid grade 1/2 impacts. Since I don't put my 3/8 impact sockets through any major stress, I picked up a set of Pittsburgh impacts from Harbor Freight and I have to say that I am VERY impressed with the quality of them. I ended up getting quite a few sets of Pittsburgh impact sets (3/8 and 1/2 in both metric and standard) for the price it would have cost for one set of Craftsman 3/8 impacts.
I do have some better name brand 1/2 impacts, but for the limited use they get in my garage, the Pittsburgh's have held up just as good and I've yet to break one. If it means anything to you, my 1/2 impact gun is the IR 2135TI Titanium which is quite powerful.

 

[fordracing200]

IR 3/8 titanium is a good option also... IIRC its the worlds strongest 3/8?

 

[fordracing200]

I use a Mac 3/8 ratchet that has been known to out torque some of the mid grade 1/2 impacts. Since I don't put my 3/8 impact sockets through any major stress, I picked up a set of Pittsburgh impacts from Harbor Freight and I have to say that I am VERY impressed with the quality of them. I ended up getting quite a few sets of Pittsburgh impact sets (3/8 and 1/2 in both metric and standard) for the price it would have cost for one set of Craftsman 3/8 impacts.
I do have some better name brand 1/2 impacts, but for the limited use they get in my garage, the Pittsburgh's have held up just as good and I've yet to break one. If it means anything to you, my 1/2 impact gun is the IR 2135TI Titanium which is quite powerful.

I agree, the HF impact sockets are worth every dime. I've cracked 1 or 2 in the past 10 years..

 

[Mr.Nutcase]

Least I have HF near me , like 14 miles away.. long driving.......

 

[Diesel-Mech]

IR 3/8 titanium is a good option also... IIRC its the worlds strongest 3/8?

The Snap-On MG325 has it beat by 25 Foot pounds.
Still the IR guns are top notch too.

 

[PistolWhip]

Least I have HF near me , like 14 miles away.. long driving.......

I have one about 30 minutes from me too. I'm telling you, give them a shot. You'll be plesently surprised.