Snap on mini impact, thoughts?

[Ken81590]

I've been thinking about biting the bullet and purchasing this, but first I am looking for opinions from people that have used one or owns one.

The one to the left

I just want to know if it's worth it, since I already have the 1/4" drive cordless impact.

 

[blown94conv]

I have the older version, works good with impact sockets, not so much with chrome. Good for fender bolts, intakes, but anything bigger then a 12MM and it doesn't have enough power.

 

[Ken81590]

Thanks for the input. I guess it's a waste of money then, I'll just keep using the 3/8 impact I have posted above.

 

[toolfreak]

Stay away unless they did something different than the old version. It is good for about 18 ft pounds from what I tested it against my torque wrench with a new battery. If you want a 1/4" impact get the matco, I just bought my second one because they are simply amazing. I have considered switching all my cordless to Matco after using it.

 

[DrkMtnDew]

great for small stuff as far as torque goes, but they don't spin as fast as others do.

 

[Hawk321]

Figured out that a standard bit impact driver sold by dozens are much better. Well...I don't get it, a company who announce to be the best still selling NI-CD in year 2012???...No way.

 

[Ken81590]

I appreciate the imput fella's kept me from wasting money.

 

[sdguy55]

I have the non-impact version and i like it for just a few uses. Tightening up hose clamps (still have to carry a wrench or ratchet to get them to final tightness though) dashwork, anything where you might use a screwdriver instead. Looking back on it though i wish i would have just bought a dewalt or something else similar in size but lots bigger power. It is smaller than any of the other ones i have seen though..

 

[Ken81590]

^ I have that too, but I actually have socket bits for it. Works great for Dodge and Toyota skid-plates that block off the oilpan and filter. It's also great for air filter boxes and stuff. I wouldn't use it for anything over a 10mm though. You need to pull the trigger so it's already spinning then shove it on to break them loose, cause it doesn't have enough free standing torque, then to completely tighten them just hold the trigger and twist the whole gun by hand. Viola! Tricks of the trade my friend