Anyone have MAC cordless impact?

[Ruger_556]

Looking at buying one of these http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Power-Tools/Cordless-Tools/BWP038-S2/3-8-Drive-12V-Impact-Kit

Anyone used one for any length of time? I was looking at the SO CT761 but our driver can't be bothered to show up so it's off the list.

 

[92integra]

ruger i buddy of mine at work has one of those and love it! he mainly adapts it down to 1/4" drive most of our stuff is pretty small or doesnt take to much torque. it does pretty well i think that has 110ish ftlbs can take anything off under the hood for the most part.

 

[efb16acrx]

do you have a matco guy?

 

[Ruger_556]

do you have a matco guy?

Yeah, I was looking at their 12v also...

 

[efb16acrx]

Don't, look at the 16v. I have the ratchet and the impact and they are both great tools. The ratchet is comparable to a decent air ratchet, and the impact isn't going to pull lugnuts off trucks all day long, but I have removed wheels with it just screwing around. Get an extra battery though, they really don't last that long. Or maybe I just expect the tools to do too much.

 

[Need more space]

If your looking for under the hood check out the m12 3/8 fuel impact, I use one everyday... love it

 

[ClineWrench]

Any love for the Craftsman C3 line of electric tools? Or how about the Ingersol line?

I'm still on the fence with electric. I feel like I have so much wrapped up in air tools, I'm not sure I can justify spending big bucks on electric so that my air tools can retire.

 

[devoncoolman]

I have the mac 12v 3/8 impact and the m12 3/8 impact. They are compareable. The m12 is smaller but it feels a little less powerfull. The mac works great have had it for about a year. Its held up well.

 

[Ruger_556]

If your looking for under the hood check out the m12 3/8 fuel impact, I use one everyday... love it

Yeah, I'm not a Milwaukee guy... I'd say more on that subject but that's likely to get me banned or something around here

I have a 7.2v Snap On for the super compact and dashboard work, I'd like something in between that and my 3/8 air impact. Looks like The MAC 12v or the Matco 16v are the contenders at the moment.

 

[Fusion13]

Buddy of mine has one, really likes it... He's a tech at a Nissan dealer... So he uses it often. Held up great, no issues

 

[joshs74nova]

Don't these share the same platform as the Dewalt 20V? Aren't the batteries interchangeable?

 

[Kracin]

Any love for the Craftsman C3 line of electric tools? Or how about the Ingersol line?

I'm still on the fence with electric. I feel like I have so much wrapped up in air tools, I'm not sure I can justify spending big bucks on electric so that my air tools can retire.

if you are going to use them once a week, buy anything really.

if you are going to use them all the time buy something with plenty of power, warranty, and comfort (your choice).

i have a bunch wrapped up in air tools too, the reason i started going cordless is the tech right now is so good that they run as strong as most corded counterparts with plenty of run time to do whatever is needed, even with angle grinders.

there are plenty of times where i really want to use an air ratchet or impact in the engine bay of my car but i don't want to drag the hose onto everything, grab a bunch of sheets to protect the paint, etc. with cordless it is stupid simple to get a job done with no extra fuss from needing air, electric, power cords, air hoses.

even at work cordless is becoming my go to choice, impacts strong enough for the big stuff, and there is no searching for an air drop with a quick connect on it somewhere in the plant and carrying a 50ft hose on your cart just to get some air. or carrying 50ft extension cord to do some conduit and electrical when the entire areas electric is locked out. just grab the cordless, and get it done. especially working up in a lift, cordless bandsaws make quick work of a lot of things you would have to go up and down for.





your choice in the end, find out if the convenience is what you need or want.

 

[GSteg]

Looking at buying one of these http://www.mactools.com/en-us/Power-Tools/Cordless-Tools/BWP038-S2/3-8-Drive-12V-Impact-Kit

Anyone used one for any length of time? I was looking at the SO CT761 but our driver can't be bothered to show up so it's off the list.

I wonder if that mac gun is identical to the Dewalt or a more powerful version? I have the Dewalt and while it's nice and compact, it's best suited for 1/4" applications. My CT761 on the other hand, is a beast and will take off lug nuts without issues. It's not as ergonomic as the Dewalt though.

 

[Wizzard]

I've switched over to the Milwaukee cordless line mainly for their M18 Fuel 3/8" impact...light (especially with the 2.0 battery) and powerful on the highest setting (another plus is it has 3 power levels to chose from).

I stick to my older IR W360 impact in the 1/2" category because the Milwaukee Fuel 1/2" impact is HEAVY, and the W360 will do everything I need it to do on a race car and our Diesel truck. I always have air for anything really stubborn.

 

[firebox40dash5]

I wonder if that mac gun is identical to the Dewalt or a more powerful version? I have the Dewalt and while it's nice and compact, it's best suited for 1/4" applications. My CT761 on the other hand, is a beast and will take off lug nuts without issues. It's not as ergonomic as the Dewalt though.

I've heard tell (on here) that the Mac tools have slight differences from Dewalt, like the housing materials and maybe even stuff like hammer designs... but I can't say for sure. But I do have a friend who works for SBD marketing who I'll see next week, maybe I'll see if she can find anything out.

I dunno what would make one hate Red (other than maybe buying into V tools) but their offerings are kicking *** for a reason.

The Fuel will run longer, the same footprint battery is 4.0ah instead of 1.5, it probably has mo' powah (117ft/lb, dunno what Mac claims), and it's got a longer and easier to use warranty. They pay for shipping both ways (even if it is "slow" I found it wasn't unreasonable) and the turnaround is probably no worse than you'd get from a tool truck... yeah, I'd take all that for less money.

 

[bobcatdan]

I can't speak for the 12v line, but based off my experience with the shop supplied 20v, I'm not impressed enough to recommend it. It goes both ways, stuff it easily should take off it can't. Then it takes some stuff I can believe it has the guts to do so. No head to head, but I feel my last of the 18v ni cad SO is more powerful. I know this isn't the most useful, but based on the 20v, personally I wouldn't buy the 12v.

 

[Conductor562]

I have the BWP050 1/2" gun and the BWP038 3/8" gun. They're both nice, but I love the 3/8" gun. It's got more power than the Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Snap-On if IIRC.

I drove 6" lag bolts in treated 2X's with it. It only does like 6 of those on a charge, but it will do it.

I have a complete write up on it here:

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/09/mac-12v-38-impact-wrench-bwp038/

 

[arz71]

I have the BWP050 1/2" gun and the BWP038 3/8" gun. They're both nice, but I love the 3/8" gun. It's got more power than the Dewalt, Milwaukee, and Snap-On if IIRC.

I drove 6" lag bolts in treated 2X's with it. It only does like 6 of those on a charge, but it will do it.

I have a complete write up on it here:

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/09/mac-12v-38-impact-wrench-bwp038/

MAC is a haus!!!

Worth it, you will like it!

 

[Ruger_556]

I dunno what would make one hate Red (other than maybe buying into V tools) but their offerings are kicking *** for a reason.

The Fuel will run longer, the same footprint battery is 4.0ah instead of 1.5, it probably has mo' powah (117ft/lb, dunno what Mac claims), and it's got a longer and easier to use warranty. They pay for shipping both ways (even if it is "slow" I found it wasn't unreasonable) and the turnaround is probably no worse than you'd get from a tool truck... yeah, I'd take all that for less money.

Milwaukee Tool company will not be receiving any of my business, I choose to not support that particular company for my own reasons. Also, the ergonomics on their tools are off, something about the grip was not designed right. When you compare them to what other brands offer they're really not anything special. Even the warranty that everyone brags about isn't that impressive, Hitachi offers lifetime and is cheaper too.

The MAC has more power and is more comfortable in my hand, I'm going to try out the Matco before I buy though.

 

[Skin]

I've heard tell (on here) that the Mac tools have slight differences from Dewalt, like the housing materials and maybe even stuff like hammer designs... but I can't say for sure.

They share ergonomics and batteries but that's where the similarities end. MACs impacts are far more powerful.

If it makes you feel any better Ruger my 761 shattered its guts after only a few months. Mailing it off next week.

 

[autoxvaliant]

They share ergonomics and batteries but that's where the similarities end. MACs impacts are far more powerful.

If it makes you feel any better Ruger my 761 shattered its guts after only a few months. Mailing it off next week.

Been waiting on a CT761 since October. SO guy said they keep putting them on quality control holds.

 

[devoncoolman]

Been waiting on a CT761 since October. SO guy said they keep putting them on quality control holds.

Because everyone is breaking them thats why. My driver sends thrm back weekly. Blown hammers and broken handles.

 

[autoxvaliant]

Because everyone is breaking them thats why. My driver sends thrm back weekly. Blown hammers and broken handles.

Yeah. I should cancel my order. But I already got the drill.

They probably won't end up fixing the issues. Just Derate the power.

 

[GSteg]

My CT761 battery gets 'stuck' and I have to force it out every single time. Anyone else have the same issue?

 

[GSteg]

I have a complete write up on it here:

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/09/mac-12v-38-impact-wrench-bwp038/

Ah so indeed it's more powerful than the Dewalt gun. My Dewalt impact is only good up to about 65-70 ft-lbs before calling it quits.

 

[WhiffySpark]

I have the matco 12v stuff in 1/4 in I like it. Also have the screw gun

3/8th in going to get the 16v. Or the 18v snapon

 

[Skin]

My CT761 battery gets 'stuck' and I have to force it out every single time. Anyone else have the same issue?

All my 14.4 tools are like that. I have to lock it between my knees and use both hands to pull the battery out.

Yeah. I should cancel my order. But I already got the drill.

They probably won't end up fixing the issues. Just Derate the power.

I hope they don't do that. I have access to the M12 fuel as well which keeps up with the Snap-On and they're about the same size. The Milwaukee is just extremely loud and I prefer the Snap-On toggle trigger for working rusty fasteners back and forth. If Milwaukee can make a small impact that doesn't tear itself to pieces I don't know why Snap-On wouldn't be able to.

 

[firebox40dash5]

Also, the ergonomics on their tools are off, something about the grip was not designed right. When you compare them to what other brands offer they're really not anything special. Even the warranty that everyone brags about isn't that impressive, Hitachi offers lifetime and is cheaper too.

The M12 grips are definitely polarizing... a tradeoff to fit half the battery in the grip. Mine don't bother me, bu that's just me.

Hitachi says "Lifetime is defined as the serviceable life of the product. This is defined as the period during which all components are available." Honestly, how far past 5 years do you think a) you'll still be invested in that platform and b) they'll still be making parts for it? It ain't a ratchet or socket that rarely changes, if you're still using the same batteries in a decade you'll probably want (or already have) a newer, better tool anyway. Not to mention their product line is a touch slim... the ability to have about any tool I could want in a single 12V or 18V platform was a big selling point for me.

But, you can hate them for whatever you'd like.

 

[scissorman]

I wonder if that mac gun is identical to the Dewalt or a more powerful version? I have the Dewalt and while it's nice and compact, it's best suited for 1/4" applications. My CT761 on the other hand, is a beast and will take off lug nuts without issues. It's not as ergonomic as the Dewalt though.

Mac owns Dewalt and the Mac gun was made by Dewalt for Mac before Mac bought them. A co-worker has both the 3/8" 12V and the 1/2" 20V guns and they work incredibly good.

 

[Skin]

MAC does not "own" Dewalt. BOTH MAC and Dewalt are a part of Stanley B&D, their parent company.

 

[CJM8515]

Mac owns Dewalt and the Mac gun was made by Dewalt for Mac before Mac bought them. A co-worker has both the 3/8" 12V and the 1/2" 20V guns and they work incredibly good.

Mac doesnt own DeWalt, Black and Decker does and has owned them for a LONG time. Mac is owned by Stanley.

If anything Id buy a milwaukee over a mac tool. Im highly impressed with my non fuel impact driver. For its size id say its equal in power to most 3/8 air ratchets if not a bit more.

 

[GYPSY400]

I have a 12v dewalt 3/8" impact.. I absolutely love it.. I bought it off the MAC truck 3 or 4 years ago.. It's nice and light and the battery lasts a fairly long time


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[Conductor562]

Mac owns Dewalt and the Mac gun was made by Dewalt for Mac before Mac bought them. A co-worker has both the 3/8" 12V and the 1/2" 20V guns and they work incredibly good.

Not quite…..

B&D bought Dewalt in 1960
Stanley bought Mac in 1980
Stanley and B&D merged in 2010 to become a single company called Stanley/B&D
Mac cordless line began development in 2012