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[Twincam]

Snap on 18v, Sealey 19.2v and Clarke 24v are what I've used in the past. The Clarke still performs although not as good as the Snap on one I have.

I've heard good reviews of the Milwaukee ones and the Makita ones too.

[GraemeC]

As Tupers mentions - one that shares batteries with other tools you may have is the ideal.  I have a range of Makita kit and they all use the same 4Ah Li-Ion batteries meaning if I need a new 'toy' I can buy body only and save a fortune, plus the batteries charge in 20 minutes so I'm never without the tools.  For me DeWalt & Makita give the best offerings for this.

[finch661]

i have this one, http://www.amazon.co...v impact wrench

 

i know its not cordless but will run off the battery. its fantastic, i used it to get off hub nuts and ball joint dome nuts!

[Ethel]

No they're not a substitute for a torque wrench.

 

For starters they work by inertia, like a hammer, so you can only have control over the "swing" not what happens when they "hit" the nut/bolt. Friction also differs between stationary & moving contact surfaces. An electric screwdriver would probably do to tighten non-critical fasteners, but for occasional use on a pampered Mini.....

[AndyR]

I have a Ryobi Lion 1/2" one, and it works great for home use, have had it for a couple years now without probs.  Great for wheels and even got my flywheel off.  However it does drain the battery fairly quickly.  You can use it as a "torque" wrench if you use the correct torque limiting sticks.  However i wouldnt use it for anything more than to torque up wheels.  Just wouldnt trust the torque limiting sticks accuracy.

 

Andy   

[mr3speed]

Thank you for all the replies. I think I'm going to go for the Milwaukee. Wouldn't of found this so again. Thank you for all the input

[mr3speed]

Thinking on settling on a Milwaukee HD18HIW-402C M18 1/2" Impact gun

[RooBoonix]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for making this thread! I've been looking at impact wrenches for a while now and as much as I like them, I can't afford Snap-On and I was looking at Makita as they share the same batteries as my Dads drill. But now I have seen the Milwaukee ones I think I may have to get one of them as they are insane for the money.

 

So thank you for the help in deciding and for the help in emptying my wallet.

 

Cam.

[RooBoonix]

Thinking on settling on a Milwaukee HD18HIW-402C M18 1/2" Impact gun

Bear in mind that isn't a "fuel" model so has less torque than the one Brad mentioned on the first page and imo doesn't look as good ;) still a super hefty gun however.. I need to save a little more.

Cam.

[lsto]

I got a 24v sealey impact gun, I used to use daily but mainly use it in doors now, on cars it does most of what I want it to. At work I generally use a windy gun as on hgv's the electric guns don't really have the torque. Have a 1/2" snap on gun which is getting tired now and have a cp gun the same, again getting tired. Just ordered a mac gun, so that's my new toy.
As I said for at home I'd buy a sealey gun. Good value for money.

[mr3speed]

This arrived a while back. Done so many jobs since, the mini it speeds jobs up on but made life so sommuch easier on the GT-four

Just a thank you to every one with suggestions and recommdations. Very happy.

[mr3speed]

[ANON]

got one when euro had them on offer, was around £275.

[brad-the-bear]

FANTASTIC!!! 

 

enjoy it pal! 

[plantfitterRich]

Can impact guns be used as torque wrenches? Just wondering :)

Lol, yeah. The measurements are done in 'duga dugs'.