Shahzad Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hi,Im not sure if its the right place to post this.Im after a battery powered impact wrench. Has anyone used them and what do you reccomend?Thanks in advanceShahzad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve-gers Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 A friend of mine has a snap on one and it's very good. It's pretty compact so it can fit in small spaces but works better than his air powered one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 If your gunna b using it a lot mate then go for a good brand such as makita boch dewalt snap on things like that 1/2" drive 18-24v look on eBay mate there's usually some good cheap ones goin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
steve-gers Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 facom ones look pretty decent Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hahah ya right there mate there loud as hell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 If you work in a garage then go for an air powered one. I only use my battery gun for homers because i think they are impractical for the workshop. As said above go for a good make, not aldi haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shahzad Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Thanks for the help guys.Its a cross between http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/makita-btw450rfe-18v-cordless-impact-wrench?da=1&TC=SRC-impact or http://www.machinemart.co.uk/shop/product/details/dw059k2h-imp-wren?da=1&TC=SRC-impactWhich one should i get? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Personally I like makita I used to sell there products and there quality is second to none Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ali_legend Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 (edited) I'm a solar engineer and we use makita sets all day long! They are amazing! Edited April 8, 2012 by ali_legend Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shahzad Posted April 8, 2012 Author Share Posted April 8, 2012 Just ordered the makita Quote Link to post Share on other sites
daniel_g Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Fuck me 500 quid! Could have spent that on car mods haha. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Makita use lithium ion batteries they have a high mah so should last a while and u don't have to run them flat before u can charge them up again as they have no cell memory good choice man Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shahzad Posted April 9, 2012 Author Share Posted April 9, 2012 Fuck me 500 quid! Could have spent that on car mods haha.Its an investment for future use not just a one off.440nm is proper lol, thats why its £500 BUT, will last about 15 minutes and you'll be onto your second battery I will deffo be pissed if it lasts 15 mins then takes 3 hours to charge up.Makita use lithium ion batteries they have a high mah so should last a while and u don't have to run them flat before u can charge them up again as they have no cell memory good choice manThanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rob_bower Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 My dad has a Makita and it a very good piece of kit he uses it day in day out installing safety railings and has never had any issues. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ricky@Race-Tech Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Thanks for the help guys.Its a cross between http://www.machinema...1&TC=SRC-impact or http://www.machinema...1&TC=SRC-impactWhich one should i get?Snap on ones are over 600nm and not as expensive as those.I've got the Dewalt 3/8th's, and the Snap on. I reckon my air powered 3/8th's air gun is half the size of the Snap on but more powerful. The Snap on 1/2" is 1800nm torque and that still struggles on some things. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Asad Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 snapon cordless impact wrenchs are poo poo, a brand new fully charged 1/2" one couldnt even shift a poxy wheel nut....we then got one similar to this:/>http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/snap-on-38-impact-gun/97925238breaks brand new bolts for funs lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
shorty Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 Makita are amazing! Im a sparky all my gear is makita. Just killed two batts though did use em evry day for 3 1/2 years though tbf. but replacements arnt cheap Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rinseep82 Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 What batteries u using ?? Red ones black ones or the lith ion ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bobby boy Posted April 14, 2012 Share Posted April 14, 2012 milwaukee are the way forward guys Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shahzad Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 The makita was delivered but i wont get a chance to use it until im home. I wanted a battery impact wrench as i dont have a air supply at home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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