Wired/Cordless Impact Drivers

[CobraKramer]

Can anyone give me some insight into a good wired or cordless impact driver? I dont have room in my garage for a air compressor but would like to use something to (besided wrenching) when I have to bolt up items or take them off. As far as I am concerned it doesn't have to be cordless, but that would certainly help. I have been looking at sears only b/c I have a gift certificate from the mrs. I have yet to use.

Thanks

 

[back2class]

Waste of money! I have never seen a elec or cordless impact that could generate more power than my hand an a short 10" breaker bar. (I am only 5;5" and 150 lbs.)A truely useless tool unless you are doing huge amounts of production or rare times when taking a bolt off a shaft that spins and you can not brace.
My guess is you want an impact for power. The electrics do not have any. TOTAL WASTE!

 

[vette-kid]

I saw some of those the other day and was curious so I did some reading. At most they make about 100ft-lbs of torque...not a whole lot.

 

[sjt78]

Milwaukee makes a few very nice corded and cordless impact wrenches. I have a corded one (model 9072-22) with variable speed that is rated at 100-300ft lbs of torque. It has removed every stubborn bolt for me so far.

 

[Monte]

Fein ASB 658-1 ... 516 ft-lbs.

 

[rsanter]

I have a dewalt corded 1/2 drive impact
works good but not as good as my SO or Mac air drive impacts
it will get lug nuts off no problem

bob

 

[CobraKramer]

What am I missing then...this model that I have linked to is a simply craftsman 19.2 Impact driver. The stats are listed below...given the torque specs it seems high to those referenced above?

Powerful 19.2 Volt - provides maximum power for drilling and driving needs
1/4-in. Metal hex coupler - for quick bit changes
900 In/lbs. torque - for superior driving performance
Die cast gear case - for added durability
Forward/reverse switch - conveniently located for easy bit direction change
Braking switch - stops coupler quickly for easier and quicker operation
Built-in LED - improves visibility for improved illumination of work area
Mid-handle design w/Firm Grip feature - for balance and added comfort

 

[Bo Heck]

You're taking about an Impact Driver while others are discussing an Impact Wrench.

Stats are not high, you're seeing in/lbs torque, Impact wrenches are measured in ft/lbs.

 

[inurface]

I love the small makita here:

http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=24056

I also have a Dewalt cordless with similar specs but it's just too heavy for general work. Neither will take a lug off but they are useful!

 

[Bo Heck]

I love the small makita here:

http://www.makita.com/en-us/Modules/Tools/ToolDetails.aspx?ID=24056

I also have a Dewalt cordless with similar specs but it's just too heavy for general work. Neither will take a lug off but they are useful!

You cannot use an impact DRIVER to take off a lug nut, unless it's on a vehicle your kid built out of legos. They are used for driving screws.

 

[MattPersman]

I have the Dewalt dw059 works pretty well for a cordless, my friend has the 14.4 snap on CT4410 also a nice piece, the ct4850ho would be the cordless of choice if I worked at a salvage yard or was a mobile mechanic.

I think a corded impact will give a better bang for the buck, most popular brands Dewalt, Ridgid, Milwaukee, Makita, etc will offer something that is over 300 ft/lbs

 

[gibbon_guy]

The snap-on 14.4v cordless impact wrench is really really handy. The torque claims are not as high as they say. The snap-on salesman that we deal with said it could take off a lug nut on his truck...I can barely get one off at 90 ft lbs

[edit] for terminology [/edit] thanks

 

[Bo Heck]

The snap-on 14.4v cordless impact driver is really really handy. The torque claims are not as high as they say. The snap-on salesman that we deal with said it could take off a lug nut on his truck...I can barely get one off at 90 ft lbs

You mean wrench?