Snap on 7.2v 3/8 impact?

[Jimmyg]

Hey guys, seeing if anyone here has used the 7.2v snappy impact? From
What I've read people seem to say it's underpowered. I work on Harleys and am looking for something to speed up tear down of primary cases and engine top ends, keep in mind, these are aluminum cases so 200ft lbs of torque is gonna cause more problems then it'll solve. Anyone use the 7.2v stuff? Could it handle say 15-45ftlbs? Any other comments suggestions? I really like the compact size of the snappy, just don't want to buy it and it won't even take off a primary cover!

 

[Fedwrench]

I had one briefly. It would stall on window regultor bolts and even coil pack bolts. It is by far the worst product from Snap on I've ever purchased.
I replaced it with the new Dewalt 12V max 3/8 impact. Not quite as small as the Snap on but, slightly it's smaller than a full size 3/8 impact and has enough balls to do upper engine work and trim all day long..

 

[Jimmyg]

I've looked into the dewalt and the milwuakee m12, anyone know how long these hold up under heavy use?

 

[whatsitsname]

That particular Snap On gun is too weak. Get a Milwaukee or Dewalt 12v 3//8. Its much stronger. Though the Milwaukee 3/8 anvil is a little too tight at first until it wears a little or you use some sandpaper to smooth up the friction ring a little.

 

[whatsitsname]

I've looked into the dewalt and the milwuakee m12, anyone know how long these hold up under heavy use?

They are great with small bolts such as ****** or valve cover and can go all day with those task. It will use up battery quick if it has to spend more than a few seconds hammering/impact each bolt. I don't really see that as a problem as they charge quick (30 minutes) so you can just keep swapping battery.

Define your heavy use.

 

[Jimmyg]

Well I shouldn't say heavy use, but more longevity of the tool, quality etc. The dewalt looks pretty nice and is the cheapest! Fedwrench do you like your dewalt? I take it you use it for auto work?

 

[AZ_Catskinner]

The Snappy might be a tad on the weak side for primaries and top ends. Where they really shine is valve/diff covers, oil pans, access panels and the like.

 

[Jimmyg]

Found a dewalt for 120 new on CL, might be just what I need

 

[mrshaun]

etb14438a is awesome in the harley shop that I call on. every tech has one and one guy just bought the ct4410ao to match his orange box.
they have the cts561cl but not the impact.
buy this one.
http://buy1.snapon.com/catalog/item...=20137&supersede=&store=snapon-store&tool=all

 

[bobcatdan]

If you look up the word junk in the dictionary, you will see a picture of the 7.2

 

[GeorgiaHybrid]

If you look up the word junk in the dictionary, you will see a picture of the 7.2

I wouldn't call them junk...Under powered for a 3/8" drive impact, yes, but not junk. They are great as a 1/4" drive as noted above pulling trim pieces, valve covers, ****** pans and the like. Their small size makes them handy in tight areas but they are not a 3/8" impact. I am currently using an adapter on mine but as soon as the parts list comes out, I will be ordering a 1/4" anvil to put on mine instead of the 3/8" anvil.

 

[Jimmyg]

Picked up the dewalt 12v today for $100, nice little tool, can't wait to try it out

 

[Damian]

I agree with the above. I tried out a 7.2v for a little while, and found myself putting a 3/8-1/4 reducer on it and using it for tiny stuff because it didn't have enough *** for 3/8 work.

Because I was so unhappy with it my Snap on man gave me 95% credit on it towards something else on the truck so I traded it in. Underpowered POS.

 

[bobcatdan]

I find myself holding on to it for one purpose that it does great, everything eles I question myself why I grab it before I even try to take a bolt out with it and find myself agreeing with me after it can't take a bolt out. I found a fully charge battery is good for 18 ft lbs, thats close to 50, right?

 

[reznunt]

the 7.2v is weak sauce. step up to the 14v ct4410. most used tool in my garage.

 

[toolfreak]

I found a fully charge battery is good for 18 ft lbs, thats close to 50, right?

Isn't that the truth, I bought it for one application that is 20-25 ft lbs and the piece of junk won't even think about breaking them loose. I am going to try the match 1/4" impact and possibly trade all my snappy cordless for matco. Snap on really blew it with these little impacts.

 

[Jimmyg]

Well I'm glad I didn't get it! I looked at the ct4410 but way to much torque for my application

 

[Up And Down]

Look into the Matco 1/4 inch drive impact. There is a member here that shot a vid and posted it on YouTube of the impact in use, as well as the matching cordless ratchet. I was impressed by the torque the impact seemed to have and think it will be perfect for your application on the Harley aluminum cases.

 

[Up And Down]

Here is the link.

 

[Jimmyg]

I've been trying out my little dewalt, this thing is great! Plenty of power, not to big, and battery seems to hold up very well. Perfect for what I wanted it for. Good call fedwrench