vintagefan
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First up I have a Kobalt Composite 1/2" Impact wrench. It was given to me by a friend as repayment for a favor. He bought it new, and used it several times on a deck project, and then stored it.
I googled the model number, and it appears that it once sold around $100, and was rated at 525lb. I found a couple reviews on it, and all were positive. This gun was at the top end of the guns sold at lowes during the time it was sold, from what I can tell.
I also did some more googling, and found this similar gun at Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396563_200396563?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Air%20Tools-_-Air%20Impact%20Wrenches-_-100770&ci_sku=100770&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CNjR5oy8kbQCFUxxQgodWFUA_A
It appears to have the same hex pattern grip on the handle, and the speed/reverse selector design appears very similar or identical. I'd have to guess that the Klutch gun sold by Northern tool, shares an OEM with this Kobalt gun.
Either way, the Northern tool version also had very good reviews, and also sells in a similar price range and has similar specs to this Kobalt gun's.
I tested it with my 26gal 6cfm compressor and a 3/8 regulator and hose/fittings, and had no trouble with the lug nuts on my 1/2 ton pickup.
The only thing wrong with it is that the foil stickers on the sides are a little beat up (tool box rash), but the composite casing is flawless, and it's obvious it was barely used. FYI, my friend told me that he oiled it before each use, and even gave me the oil he used.
I'd like $35 shipped obo
Fein Multimaster Start Q. I don't really want to get rid of this, but I have only used it a single time since I purchased it. I probably will buy one again, eventually, once I have my shop more set up.$140 shipped obo
Snap-on 210AFLEY Inverted Torx socket set, brand new, E4 to E18 $75 shipped obo PENDING
Misc. Wright 12pt 1/4" drive sockets. Brand new. $10 shipped obo
Shallow sockets 7/16" 3/8" 11/32" 1/4",
Deep sockets 5/16" 1/4" 7/32"
I googled the model number, and it appears that it once sold around $100, and was rated at 525lb. I found a couple reviews on it, and all were positive. This gun was at the top end of the guns sold at lowes during the time it was sold, from what I can tell.
I also did some more googling, and found this similar gun at Northern Tool:
http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_200396563_200396563?cm_mmc=Google-pla-_-Air%20Tools-_-Air%20Impact%20Wrenches-_-100770&ci_sku=100770&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw={keyword}&gclid=CNjR5oy8kbQCFUxxQgodWFUA_A
It appears to have the same hex pattern grip on the handle, and the speed/reverse selector design appears very similar or identical. I'd have to guess that the Klutch gun sold by Northern tool, shares an OEM with this Kobalt gun.
Either way, the Northern tool version also had very good reviews, and also sells in a similar price range and has similar specs to this Kobalt gun's.
I tested it with my 26gal 6cfm compressor and a 3/8 regulator and hose/fittings, and had no trouble with the lug nuts on my 1/2 ton pickup.
The only thing wrong with it is that the foil stickers on the sides are a little beat up (tool box rash), but the composite casing is flawless, and it's obvious it was barely used. FYI, my friend told me that he oiled it before each use, and even gave me the oil he used.
I'd like $35 shipped obo
Fein Multimaster Start Q. I don't really want to get rid of this, but I have only used it a single time since I purchased it. I probably will buy one again, eventually, once I have my shop more set up.$140 shipped obo
Snap-on 210AFLEY Inverted Torx socket set, brand new, E4 to E18 $75 shipped obo PENDING
Misc. Wright 12pt 1/4" drive sockets. Brand new. $10 shipped obo
Shallow sockets 7/16" 3/8" 11/32" 1/4",
Deep sockets 5/16" 1/4" 7/32"
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