Topic: Tools (Read 7406 times)

willo · « **on:** April 21, 2011, 07:57:15 PM »

I am thinking about buying a 1/2" electric impact driver, before I spend my dosh, I wondered what others have bought and what people recommend. I was originally think along the lines of 240v, but perhaps battery operated may be more practical for away trips and compettitions.

Dave69 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:41:31 PM »

battery oprated is very handy, have a look on the motorsports web sites as these will be specific for the job but most likely expensive.

demon tweeks jumps to mind as a starting point

http://www.demon-tweeks.co.uk/Motorsport/Tools_Workshop/Power_Tools/1651

isle of man · « **Reply #2 on:** April 21, 2011, 08:48:34 PM »

http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html

Persoally I like Snap-on!!

daggie · « **Reply #3 on:** April 22, 2011, 07:31:52 AM »

Quote from: isle of man on April 21, 2011, 08:48:34 PM

http://www.marmax.co.uk/acatalog/cordless_impact_wrenches.html

Persoally I like Snap-on!!

couldn't agree more
had a one for about three years

Lornaben · « **Reply #4 on:** April 22, 2011, 10:03:03 PM »

Got one of these.

http://www.toolbox.co.uk/sealey-cp3002-cordless-6451-105190?gclid=CJXYwdSCsagCFUEb4Qod1n7nHg

3 years abuse and it still removes wheel nuts no problem at all

gazjeep · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2011, 12:23:15 PM »

, Got exactly the same one too but it was a good bit cheaper IIRC.

Make sure you get some decent impact (black) sockets to use with it as well

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/products/products/65757/sealey_cp3002.html
http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.aspx?catref=CP3002&gclid=CKnm7ebCsqgCFQoa4QodTktoBw

http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0001K9TZG/ref=asc_df_B0001K9TZG2664842?smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE&tag=googlecouk06-21&linkCode=asn&creative=22206&creativeASIN=B0001K9TZG

You get the idea

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2011, 07:34:29 PM »

Dewalt do one as well and I find their gear good

Lornaben · « **Reply #7 on:** April 24, 2011, 12:35:47 AM »

Quote from: gazjeep on April 23, 2011, 12:23:15 PM

, Got exactly the same one too but it was a good bit cheaper IIRC.

Indeed, the link was just to identify what I have, I paid less than half what they want for it.

gazjeep · « **Reply #8 on:** April 24, 2011, 10:01:34 AM »

Never doubted it matey

Its a good piece of kit, saved my screwed up wrists from straining a good few times

Bubba · « **Reply #9 on:** April 24, 2011, 11:04:58 PM »

my snapon one was tat about twelve years old but lasted just a year i have a cheapo clarke job and its good came with two batts so i highly recommend it for the price

willo · « **Reply #10 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:20:25 PM »

Afterr a bit of searching about, I have ordered this:
http://www.tooled-up.com/Product.asp?PID=142701

gazjeep · « **Reply #11 on:** April 28, 2011, 08:43:39 PM »

Nice one, can never have enough tools n toys

wildwood · « **Reply #12 on:** April 28, 2011, 09:26:13 PM »

Mmmnnn at that price I'll be getting one as well.............was thinking of a bigger compressor for bigger air tools but this is cheaper can be used at events and ........shit I've now got 8 wheel nuts on each wheel

Bulldog67 · « **Reply #13 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:58:59 PM »

wimps

willo · « **Reply #14 on:** May 03, 2011, 10:41:11 PM »

hopefully it will arrive tomorrow and I will be able to report back whether it can undo seized RE cartridge joints.......

willo · « **Reply #15 on:** June 28, 2011, 08:33:01 PM »

I can confirm that it is the dogs nadgers, RE cartridge joints no problem! wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked, just need a spare battery now!

JamesH · « **Reply #16 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:14:37 PM »

So were the RE joints seized or did you just not remove the small grub screw that locks the ring in place

Tank · « **Reply #17 on:** June 28, 2011, 09:56:53 PM »

Same but even cheaper
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SEALEY-CP2400-325LB-CORDLESS-IMPACT-WRENCH-24V-1-2-DR-/140557897919?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20b9e750bf#ht_500wt_922

willo · « **Reply #18 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:11:09 AM »

Quote from: JamesH on June 28, 2011, 09:14:37 PM

So were the RE joints seized or did you just not remove the small grub screw that locks the ring in place

HaHa, no I did undo the little grub screw, but have found that using the right socket tool also helps!!

JamesH · « **Reply #19 on:** June 29, 2011, 08:19:02 AM »

Good to know, I had a similar conversation with someone else who was really struggling to get them undone

Lornaben · « **Reply #20 on:** June 29, 2011, 10:09:58 AM »

Quote from: Willo on June 28, 2011, 08:33:01 PM

wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked

It should be takin them off without the need to 'uncrack' ......

IrishCJ6 · « **Reply #21 on:** June 29, 2011, 10:22:29 AM »

Quote from: Lornaben on June 29, 2011, 10:09:58 AM

Quote from: Willo on June 28, 2011, 08:33:01 PM
wheel knuts, no problem, once they are un kracked
It should be takin them off without the need to 'uncrack' ......

Couldn't agree with you more

willo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 30, 2011, 06:24:40 PM »

Well I do my wheel nuts up to FT, as I have suffered from wheel nearly coming off syndrone down the motorway, which is one experience I care not to repeat

Dave69 · « **Reply #23 on:** June 30, 2011, 06:59:05 PM »

i never used to check wheel nuts on my cars as they have always remained tight when gone to FT. Only the cherokee suffers from wheel nuts working loose, and after losing the front wheel it has been a case of being more stringent with the torque wrench, as when tightened and then run for 70+ miles the wheel nuts are then found to be not as tight. if they are then torqued back to origional then they dont work undone until you then need to remove the wheel

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #24 on:** July 01, 2011, 09:29:38 PM »

you got the wrong nuts then dave, is the pitch on the collar the same as the wheel?

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Tank

Panic mechanic!