Hello i am looking for a 3/8'' drive cordless impact gun , price isnt a huge factor .... I am looking for something that will hold up in everyday useage and is a nice piece . I have seen the snap on . I currently have a matco 1/4'' drive one i love . but not sure about IR or dewalt . Any input guys?
Cordless impact help
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garfunkle24
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Snap-on 4410 FTW and I have tried the others you mention. Use it with the 6850 batteries for some real kick...
I just got this: http://www.milwaukeetool.com:80/too...3-8-inch-compact-impact-wrench-w-ring/2651-22 for Christmas. Good piece so far. Used on two clutch installs and counting.
More power then I need using 3/8" drive sockets on most bolts i run into.
More power then I need using 3/8" drive sockets on most bolts i run into.
crewchief888
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i have a bluepoint 14.4v that i use every day.
just picked up a SO 12V for $40, needs battery packs rebuilt.
one guy i used to work with had a newer SO 3/8" dr that was really nice,
well except for the price tag........
just picked up a SO 12V for $40, needs battery packs rebuilt.
one guy i used to work with had a newer SO 3/8" dr that was really nice,
well except for the price tag........
Case IH
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We have a Dewalt on that gets used on aregular bases and dropped on a regular bases and we havent managed to break it yet after almost 3-4 years and the plastic on it seems to be pretty tough...i mean i have held the snap on ones and they seem to be more brittle but i dont know for sure.
daveblank
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Since you already have the 1/4 Matco, why not go with the 3/8 Matco too?
Fedwrench
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What do you want power or compactness?
I recently got a new 3/8 drive dewalt 12v max and I love it. It won't do lug nuts but, for trim and upper engine work, it's outstanding!!
I recently got a new 3/8 drive dewalt 12v max and I love it. It won't do lug nuts but, for trim and upper engine work, it's outstanding!!
I like the power of the 1/4 gun , i wont more power something that can tear out 5/16 to 7/16 bolts .... Compactness is not what im completly after im thinking a 14.4 volt would prob be best . I use my 1/4 one on motorcycles everyday . and would like to upgrade to 3/8 but dont want 1/2
The impact itself is $106 but I bought everthing in a kit. Here is one option...
http://www.tooltopia.com/ingersoll-rand-w150-lsp.aspx
or...
http://http://www.tooltopia.com/ingersoll-rand-w150-kl2.aspx
regguy1
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For what you get in this kit you can't beat the price
I bought this kit, IR stuff is nice:
http://www.tooltopia.com/ingersoll-...&utm_term=IRTIQV144K&utm_campaign=shopping_r1
mossyboy6
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It appears my tHREE options are down to Ir 14.4 AND Bluepoint 14.4 or a Snap on 14.4 Any direct comparsions from an everyday user obv Blue point is the cheapest , im really leaning towards ir or So . So is more convient as i can make weekly payments or ir i can save and buy in a month or so .
mossyboy6
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Honestly, I've heard nothing but great things about the 14.4 snap on.
If cost is no issue I would get that one. If cost is an issue i'd get the IR that i posted.
If cost is no issue I would get that one. If cost is an issue i'd get the IR that i posted.
Damian
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I'm an IR nuthugger through and through, but I'll brag on my Dewalt battery impacts too. I've got the 3/8" and 1/2" version, and those things are F'ing beasts. They've been abused for 2-3 yrs now and I've never had a problem and haven't lost one battery yet either (knocks on woods).
I'd say find whichever between the big names (Matco, Snap on, IR, Dewalt) has the best price and go that route. One thing I can guarantee to you is that all the cheap battery impacts are complete JUNK. I tried them all before going big and getting the Dewalts on a special from Home Depot.
I'd say find whichever between the big names (Matco, Snap on, IR, Dewalt) has the best price and go that route. One thing I can guarantee to you is that all the cheap battery impacts are complete JUNK. I tried them all before going big and getting the Dewalts on a special from Home Depot.
sbebenelli
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What do you want power or compactness?
I recently got a new 3/8 drive dewalt 12v max and I love it. It won't do lug nuts but, for trim and upper engine work, it's outstanding!!
I've been looking at this and have almost pulled the trigger on buying one several times.
Does it have enough power for transmission pan bolts, intake bolts or the bolts on the clamp on tie rod adjusting sleeves?
Your input would be greatly appreciated.