would you recommend an electric impact wrench?

Raven · Wrench Necoa #: 4843 Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 15

would you recommend an electric impact wrench?
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87ElCamino · Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 8:18 pm Post subject:

I prefer a pneumatic impact wrench. The 1/2" electric impact wrenches have a lot less torque and lower RPM's than the pneumatics and they cost more too.
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Raven · Wrench Necoa #: 4843 Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 15

87ElCamino · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 9:40 am Post subject:

Mr86Camino · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:14 am Post subject:

Electric impact wrenches do have a place in the garage. If you just need a couple of bolts removed it is easier than cranking up an air compressor. They don't have the big time torque, but how often do you need full strength? I use my 120 Volt impact all the time to remove the lug nuts, simple jobs. And I don't have to listen to an air compressor.

One big advantage pneumatic wrenches have is light weight.
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theelcaminofactory · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:18 am Post subject:

Mr86Camino · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:22 am Post subject:

Some compressors are fairly quiet. I still prefer a radio or CD player!
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PaPa Johns 77 · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:25 am Post subject:

Yeah! Rates right up there with the drone of the exhaust from a 425 HP Cat! Cool

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Bobs 81 · Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 6:57 pm Post subject:

Only used an electric once. Wasn't impressed.

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Raven · Wrench Necoa #: 4843 Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 15

I was thinking about a battery powered impact wrench because it would be
good when going to the junkyard. I only need a few bolts to replace( like
5 bolts). I dont have a compressor, what would brand of compressor, would you recommend,any thing I should look for?
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SHADOWHAWK · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 8:15 pm Post subject:

I have an electric impact wrench... actually it is a battery powered impact wrench from Craftsman. It is quite impressive, I can take all four tires off and put them back on and still have power left over from one battery! Perfect to carry in your car if you are going on a trip, just in case you have a blow out! I do prefer the pneumatic though, but I just don't have the space for a compressor right at this moment in time. Cool

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PaPa Johns 77 · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:12 pm Post subject:

Exactly Bobs 81! Did that many times!! Smile

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Elkyone · Posted: Sun Dec 04, 2005 9:37 pm Post subject: impact wrench

I actually bought just a cheap Elctric impact wrench (at pepboys) for like $30.00 to work on teh El Camino and a 65 Mustang and it has been great removing bolts on the bumper on the mustang. may not be as good as the air ones or evena more expensive one but it works great for me.

Raven · Wrench Necoa #: 4843 Joined: Feb 11, 2005 Posts: 15

thanks all for the info!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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jayachtee · Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:23 am Post subject:

As a note, I was at a Kart race in Laurens, SC on the last day of 2005 and lots of the pit crews use the cordless electric impact/torque wrenches. The guy I was with was lamenting his lack.
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