New Additions To My Tool Inventory!!!

[ratchet_gear]

Well I finally did it. I went out and bought an impact socket set and the tools to turn them with. Unfortunately it was an expensive day but than again that is what tax time is for. Since a compressor was not an option I bought the new Snap On 1/2 CT4850HO and his little brother the 3/8 CT4410 (Snap On just came out with this one and it is not even on their website yet). For a small driver I also bought the new 12 volt Li-on Milwaukee compact driver 2401-22. As for the impact sockets I went with Grey Pneumatic and bought sets in metric and standard in 1/2 - 3/8 - 1/4. Now the only thing I need to focus on getting is swivels and then I should be good in the impact department. I am going to add pictures later for you guys to see. Thank you for helping my addiction grow.

 

[ba614]

Congrad's Tony ... You did drop some cash ... but you're set up for a while now ... looking forward to seeing the pics

 

[strizzy]

 

[Merkava_4]

Yeah, I was expecting some pictures too.

 

[goodfellow]

Congrats, at least those sockets will last a lifetime and you'll have tools do do the job.

It's a good feeling

 

[toolfreak]

You will like the ct4410, I bought that about 3 weeks ago and I don't know how I did without it. I am considering the 4850 but I don't like the size and weight so I am still thinking about it.

 

[Deafautotech]

330 dollars for it???

 

[mikeatrpi]

I didn't even know they made 1/4 drive impacts. Sounds like you'll need a whole new box to store all this stuff in!

 

[ratchet_gear]

Here you go guys!!!!!!!

 

[ratchet_gear]

One More,

Took the 48 piece set back and ordered the 71 piece master 1/4 inch set.

 

[ratchet_gear]

Ok, I have a question for you guys. do you think that I will ever come across a time that I would need a 1/4 inch drive impact swivel or should I just stick with 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive impact swivels.

 

[ratchet_gear]

You will like the ct4410, I bought that about 3 weeks ago and I don't know how I did without it. I am considering the 4850 but I don't like the size and weight so I am still thinking about it.

If you do decide to go with the CT4850HO just remember that you can save $65 by not getting the charger with that set since you already have one in the CT4410 set you have.

 

[ratchet_gear]

Do you guys think I should stick with grey pneumatic for impact swivels or go with SK instead?

 

[eschoendorff]

Do you guys think I should stick with grey pneumatic for impact swivels or go with SK instead?

I honestly don't think that the S*Ks are going to perform any better than the Gray sockets will. Gray's impact stuff is their bread and butter.

 

[DavidtheDuke]

I honestly don't think that the S*Ks are going to perform any better than the Gray sockets will. Gray's impact stuff is their bread and butter.

I'd say it also depends on which is easiest to be warrantied.

 

[ratchet_gear]

What do you guys think about post #11?

 

[l_bilyk]

That little milwaukee driver thing is awesome

 

[SteveU]

Ok, I have a question for you guys. do you think that I will ever come across a time that I would need a 1/4 inch drive impact swivel or should I just stick with 3/8 and 1/2 inch drive impact swivels.

I have the 1/4" master set & just use them with hand & air ratchets for now since I don't have a 1/4" impact...yet. They grip fasteners well and work for about anything you would use a 1/4" drive for. Been eyeing the little IR 2101 but for the size of fastener involved am debating if it wouldn't cause more problems than it solves such as snapping them off before you could stop. I bought all 3 drive sizes in GP sockets & am happy with them & would recommend them to others.

 

[Abodyracer]

It appears that the Milwaukee is actually an Impact Driver and NOT an impact wrench (going by milwaukee website). Impact drivers are not intended to be used for nuts and bolts (in the manner of a traditional impact wrench) but more for driving screws and lags for construction purposes.

 

[Danglerb]

If you need to use a 1/4" drive I would think it would be issues with getting into an area, tight space, so I don't know if I would bother with impact swivels and there increased size over a non impact swivel.

 

[Fedwrench]

What do you guys think about post #11?

I use my 1/4 impact swivels daily on air ratchets because I wore out everyone's (too include Snap on) chrome swivel sockets too quickly. The joints would loosen and instead of swiveling, they flop around. It depends on what you work on but, you can't go wrong having 7, 8, 10, & 13mm, along with 3/8 and 7/16 in 1/4 drive impact swivels. A 15mm is nice to have in some applications too.

 

[AutoTech]

It appears that the Milwaukee is actually an Impact Driver and NOT an impact wrench (going by milwaukee website). Impact drivers are not intended to be used for nuts and bolts (in the manner of a traditional impact wrench) but more for driving screws and lags for construction purposes.

I've never used an impact driver but if it impacts like a impact wrench what would it hurt to use it on small nuts and bolts? Just curious is all!

 

[eschoendorff]

I've never used an impact driver but if it impacts like a impact wrench what would it hurt to use it on small nuts and bolts? Just curious is all!

It won't hurt anything at all. The little Milwaukee is just designed for smaller stuff.. not lug nuts.

 

[ratchet_gear]

It appears that the Milwaukee is actually an Impact Driver and NOT an impact wrench (going by milwaukee website). Impact drivers are not intended to be used for nuts and bolts (in the manner of a traditional impact wrench) but more for driving screws and lags for construction purposes.

I know, I bought the Milwaukee primarily for screws and also thought that it would work great for dash board work. It only has a bit over 100 inch pounds of torque so for in impact situation I don’t think it would work to good. If I ever come across a time were the Snap On 14 volt will not do the job because of its size I might consider buying the 10.8 Bosch Impactor.

 

[83diesel]

It appears that the Milwaukee is actually an Impact Driver and NOT an impact wrench (going by milwaukee website). Impact drivers are not intended to be used for nuts and bolts (in the manner of a traditional impact wrench) but more for driving screws and lags for construction purposes.

The manufacturers want you to use it for the intended purposes, but I have seen numerous guys put 3/8" socket adapters on the drivers and use them for impact wrenches. I prefer the impact wrench due to less slop and less space taken up. I have seen success with the Ryobis, DeWalt, Ridgid and other brand bit drivers for professional use with success.

 

[jimmycrackcorn]

What did that 3/8 impact, set you back? what are the specs? might be looking to get one...

 

[ratchet_gear]

My dealer was selling this set for $344, but I paid $65 less because I didn't get the charger with it because I already had one with the CT4850HO set that I had bought. For the specs, the manual says it can do 150 foot pounds in the forward position. Unfortunately I did not see anything for max torque in the reverse position in the manual but my dealer said it was 230 foot pounds.

 

[toolfreak]

My dealer sold me the 3/8" impact for $329, it was when they first came out and he had a sale on them.

 

[wrenchr]

One More,

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Yah rub it in!!!

 

[ratchet_gear]

Yah rub it in!!!

Please forgive me.

 

[nissan_crawler]

I use my bosch ps20-2 driver all the time with a 1/4" adapter at work. I use it for pulling screws, 3/16" and 1/4" bolts, etc. it gets used almost every day, and I couldn't live without it. Those small drivers work great for most 1/4" applications.

 

[flb18r]

hey i like to know how much the CT4410 weights.

 

[ratchet_gear]

hey i like to know how much the CT4410 weights.

Almost 5 lbs.

 

[edl]

I know, I bought the Milwaukee primarily for screws and also thought that it would work great for dash board work. It only has a bit over 100 inch pounds of torque so for in impact situation I don’t think it would work to good. If I ever come across a time were the Snap On 14 volt will not do the job because of its size I might consider buying the 10.8 Bosch Impactor.

I have the Bosch...i have to say the thing is awesome!

 

[jesselyons2002]

I wonder how this compares to the Makita BTW253 Which has 5 more ft lbs and has lithium battery technology.

 

[AutoTech]

I wonder how this compares to the Makita BTW253 Which has 5 more ft lbs and has lithium battery technology.

I looked up the makita beause I wasn't sure what size it was! The makita has 155 lbs of max torque. I have the snap on ct4410 and it has 230 lbs in reverse and 150 forward. I can't really commit on the makita cause i've never used one, i'm sure by there reputation it's a fine impact wrench, but as for the snap on it rarely lets me down and it's pretty strong! By the way I see it's your first post so welcome to the forums!

 

[eschoendorff]

Well I finally did it. I went out and bought an impact socket set and the tools to turn them with. Unfortunately it was an expensive day but than again that is what tax time is for. Since a compressor was not an option I bought the new Snap On 1/2 CT4850HO and his little brother the 3/8 CT4410 (Snap On just came out with this one and it is not even on their website yet). For a small driver I also bought the new 12 volt Li-on Milwaukee compact driver 2401-22. As for the impact sockets I went with Grey Pneumatic and bought sets in metric and standard in 1/2 - 3/8 - 1/4. Now the only thing I need to focus on getting is swivels and then I should be good in the impact department. I am going to add pictures later for you guys to see. Thank you for helping my addiction grow.

Wow... taht was an expensive day....

 

[ratchet_gear]

Wow... taht was an expensive day....

Yes it was. That's why I love tax time!!!!

 

[Frank Elson]

Is a rechargeable impact wrench a viable alternative to a compressor and air wrench?
I have neither - well, a 12 volt Costco thing, uses the cig lighter to remove lug nuts - but I have been thinking I need to go the compressor route.
Reading this thread it sounds like some of you just manage with a good rechargeable.