Looking for a good compact impact wrench
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a52-830
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i have an air cat 1055th:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URRB9JW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
i like it so far . . . . . .
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00URRB9JW/?tag=atomicindus08-20
i like it so far . . . . . .
JJThrasher
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This is true they run a good deal with a set of stubby sockets as well.
Fedwrench
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I'm not too sure. My understanding is that the Cornwell (all blue version) is a rebadged Chicago Pneumatic version. NAPA has both of the CP compact impacts on sale right now for $99 each for 3/8 or 1/2 inch drive as part of their real deals flyer. They are red though.
JJThrasher
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Pretty sure its rebadged Aircat.
I will say I only paid a bit over $200 and got the gun with the socket set.
Astro 1822 will be impossible to beat for size and power, which is currently $96 on Amazon. M7 NC-4630Q is the same impact-both from Kuani Gear. Buy the impact then get yourself some M7 shallow impact sockets.
Im not a huge fan of the direction switch/blade directly behind the trigger that other M7/Aircat/CP etc.. impacts use.
Im not a huge fan of the direction switch/blade directly behind the trigger that other M7/Aircat/CP etc.. impacts use.
Fedwrench
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I'm referring to this one from cornwell:
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat...-bluePOWER®-1{47}2”-Stubby-Impact-Wrench.html
Which I believe is this CP model:
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/CPDCP7732/CPDCP7732
However, the compact impact wrench market is flooded, and one can easily get a great one for around $100.
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat...-bluePOWER®-1{47}2”-Stubby-Impact-Wrench.html
Which I believe is this CP model:
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/CPDCP7732/CPDCP7732
However, the compact impact wrench market is flooded, and one can easily get a great one for around $100.
Yep got the gun and stubby sockets for 225. Sockets aren't all that useful but love them when they come in handy
I'm referring to this one from cornwell:
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat...-bluePOWER®-1{47}2”-Stubby-Impact-Wrench.html
Which I believe is this CP model:
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/CPDCP7732/CPDCP7732
However, the compact impact wrench market is flooded, and one can easily get a great one for around $100.
Looks like they made another version.
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/CPDCP7732C/CPDCP7732C
My price is $125 I might give it a shot looks pretty good. Not familar with the brand though.
Voi
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Again, where are you getting this info? Didn't I just correct your info in the other thread too?
Parts breakdowns:
http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aae...mtsnnc-4630q/documents/mtsnnc-4630q_parts.pdf
http://www.astrotools.com/pdf/1822.pdf
The astro is clearly an twin hammer, which they also advertise. The M7 is not.
To my knowledge the Astro and new IR are only mini impacts with twin hammers.
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Wow good job you bumped a thread for a triviality. They're both made by Kuani Gear, spec wise they're nearly identical. It really doesn't matter that one is a "jumbo hammer" and one is a "twin hammer" when they're both made by the same company, are nearly the same in
weight
dimensions
and torque.
And no you didn't prove anything in the other thread, I just chose to not get into a debate about real world numbers vs specs and likewise IR publishes no break-away numbers for the 2115. Right or wrong its not worth it, but obviously its very important to you so to satisfy that need of yours- you're right, im wrong. Hope that helps you.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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You guys are a riot. And I really don't want to spoil the fun, but I'm here in Taiwan and was literally standing in our 1822/1828 factory (which since its been incorrectly guessed at multiple times not just online I'll clarify is not Kuani) when I check an email notification about a PM asking if our Nano's are Kuani.
Maybe our next product will be an Astro dart board.
The Nano was something I worked on for nearly a year before coming out with it and no other examples of it can be found in the US today. That's not to say their aren't other good options.
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Maybe our next product will be an Astro dart board.
The Nano was something I worked on for nearly a year before coming out with it and no other examples of it can be found in the US today. That's not to say their aren't other good options.
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ex-x-fire
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I've been running an M7 for nearly 3 years in a professional shop, used daily for most tasks. It hasn't missed a beat. Well, the socket retainer wore out.
mcmtech
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I've been using the 3/8 Astro nano for about 6ish Months professionally. Holding up great so far.
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bcradio
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Still not understanding all the hype for the 1/2" drive compact impacts... if you want compact, get compact, and go with a 3/8" drive compact gun with the smaller 3/8" sockets.
Obviously there will be a few exceptions to this (i.e. needing a compact with a 30mm socket), but in general 3/8" will be a smaller overall package.
Obviously there will be a few exceptions to this (i.e. needing a compact with a 30mm socket), but in general 3/8" will be a smaller overall package.
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I think the M7 NC-4630Q for 1/2" drive and the Astro 1828 Nano for 3/8 drive is the way to go. Both are the smallest available, and have great power. The Astro Nano is 1/2 is also a great option, I just prefer the M7 NC-4630Q since it has more power for the same size (M7's compact 3/8 is actually larger than their compact 1/2, so I don't recommend that one, instead get the Nano for 3/8).
Other brands may be more powerful (CP and Aircat), but they are also larger. Size is my most important factor when looking at a compact impact.
Other brands may be more powerful (CP and Aircat), but they are also larger. Size is my most important factor when looking at a compact impact.
OutsideMachinist
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I have the aircat. I have also used the husky which looks identical. Only been using it for a couple weeks but I am happy with it pretty surprised with the power it has. I was concerned with the trigger design at first but havent had any issues with it. I also bought one of their regular 1/2'' impacts and that ones pretty nice as well. I'll probably grab a 3/4'' aircat eventually. I think it was 4-3/8'' long from back of the case to end of the anvil' last time I measured the compact one. Not significant difference from the others from what I remember.
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1/2 has better torque transfer. Anything 1/2" will have a higher real world power rating than 3/8" size for size. I mentioned them already but M7 also sells super shallow impacts to compliment the stubby impacts and I believe those are only available for 1/2".
Forgive me but parts break downs for the 1479 are almost identical save for some cosmetics and I think Kuani/M7 is a single speed reverse. Does your factory manufacture every single component or only some and do final assembly?
Are you going to say your impact ratchets aren't made by Kuani too?
I just purchased both Nanos so nothing personal and im not on a witch hunt, what little Astro I have I like a lot. Im more just generally curious how many actual distinct power tool manufacturers there are in Taiwan. Its a small country after all and there are boat loads of air tools coming out of there.
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Astro_Pneumatic_Tools
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Hey Skin, no problem. While Im not going to get into the habit of explaining the where and how our tools are made each time, you're exactly right. The factory making our nano's manufactures most pieces in house and also outsources others locally that we sign off on that are less bespoke design decisions. This is fairly common for most manufactures. While we do have manufactures that make every last piece in house for some tools, mixing both in often lets you control certain design choices while getting the cost to the street down overall.
I think you'll find on air tools the parts breaksdowns can often lend similarities between different tools plainly due to the inherent design constraints of the category, especially on a tool that puts a priority on not wasting space.
And our impact ratchets absolutely are Kuani. Wouldn't imply otherwise. Had dinner with them the other night in Taichung, they're good people.
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wafrederick
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I have the Matco 1/2 drive and IR 3/8.Professional tool products makes the compact impact wrenches for Matco and Cornwell.I don't turn the front wheels for brake jobs anymore since I bought my Matco 1/2 drive stubby impact.Great for suspension work,crank pulley bolt removal as well.The model number is MT2760 and my dealer can't keep them in after getting them.Sells them real easy with no complaints at all.Snap On is the only one that does not make them yet
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Always good to get the facts. Since Kuani makes some tools for you, you can understand why someone would assume that they make others as well. My mistake though.
You should get a version of their angled "Hammerhead" style impact
On an aside the boxes your Nano's came in were too nice. Felt bad throwing them in the trash. Any chance you'll release a boot for them?
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bcradio
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The likelihood of this making a difference in real world applications where a 1/2" would complete the task and the 3/8" would not for compact impacts is going to be slim to nil.
They may have one set of stubby impacts for 1/2", but that doesn't trump the fact that everything in 3/8"dr. will be smaller (swivels/deeps/etc.). Also, the 3/8"dr. will be thinner than 1/2" which may occasionally make a difference.
Ign
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I'm referring to this one from cornwell:
http://www.cornwelltools.com/webcat...-bluePOWER®-1{47}2”-Stubby-Impact-Wrench.html
Which I believe is this CP model:
https://www.napaonline.com/napa/en/p/CPDCP7732/CPDCP7732
However, the compact impact wrench market is flooded, and one can easily get a great one for around $100.
Not saying you're wrong but the nose cones are decidedly different, with the Cornwell appearing to be fully enclosed in composite while the CP has what appears to be a metal ring with some "wrench flats" machined into it.
I'm only reviving 'cause my local pawn has a CAT4112 in the kit with the sockets for $170, which feels high to me, but I might keep an eye on it and make an offer in a few weeks.
