Craftsman Professional 7.5 amp Impact Wrench Kit??
11-23-2003, 11:42 PM
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Craftsman Professional 7.5 amp Impact Wrench Kit??
I don't have room or the $$$ for an Air Impact Wrench. Is this a good alternative? I'm getting ready for some suspension mods?
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT
11-24-2003, 12:05 AM
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240 lbs./ft. torque
It'd be dope for tire swaps/rotations though.
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11-24-2003, 12:12 AM
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it sucks, its made by black and decker.
if you're using it for wheels, then its alright. but for anything else theres not enough power to break anything.
i believe Wes has the B&D one(same thing as the Craftsman), you could ask him how he likes it. I think Steven has an older Craftsman one.
EDIT: I did remember when I was installing my springs when Wes and I tried to use his impact in removing that 19mm camber bolt. No luck at all, wouldn't even budge.
if you're using it for wheels, then its alright. but for anything else theres not enough power to break anything.
i believe Wes has the B&D one(same thing as the Craftsman), you could ask him how he likes it. I think Steven has an older Craftsman one.
EDIT: I did remember when I was installing my springs when Wes and I tried to use his impact in removing that 19mm camber bolt. No luck at all, wouldn't even budge.
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11-24-2003, 12:14 AM
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http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/produ...&bidsite=CRAFT
should get that one instead
Twin-hammer mechanism delivers 550 ft./lbs. of torque
oops its a air tool
should get that one instead
Twin-hammer mechanism delivers 550 ft./lbs. of torque
oops its a air tool
11-24-2003, 12:19 AM
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550 is actually considered pretty low but enough for a regular user. Professional users will actually use a 600-800 ft/lb impact tool...especially ones made by ingersol rand or chicago pneumatic.
honestly, don't buy professional craftsman power tools, they are teh suck.
honestly, don't buy professional craftsman power tools, they are teh suck.
11-24-2003, 01:10 AM
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I haven't found a bolt yet that with a couple squirts of WD40 and my fancy breaker bar I can't get off. My 2 1/4 jack handle works really good. And I do everything by myself because I end up doing things late at night or when I am bored... Just use brute strengh...better for ya..
11-24-2003, 05:20 AM
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On a slightly related note...
A while back b_drift was changing out his wheels/suspension settings at Auto-x with a rechargeable impact driver of sorts... which one was it?
11-24-2003, 09:31 AM
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I have one. It works ok within it's limits (like all tools). It has enough torque to screw things up faster than I can fix them. The major problem in my opinion is the size and weight. It is impossible to get at most bolts with it unless you have a lot of space and, the weight will wear you down quickly. I use it on my old jeeps where there is a lot of room to manuver, but I have never used it on the imports-no room. I think it is an ok tool (I bought mine rebuilt) but I would not buy another one because of it's size. However, it was a good purchase when I had no air in the shop and it did work well on rusted bolts on jeeps.
11-24-2003, 02:11 PM
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Dan,
remember you're always welcome to borrow my compressor and impact gun. It's available to any reliable member on this board.
San
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11-24-2003, 02:36 PM
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Re: Dan,
Originally posted by oldmansan
remember you're always welcome to borrow my compressor and impact gun. It's available to any reliable member on this board.
San
remember you're always welcome to borrow my compressor and impact gun. It's available to any reliable member on this board.
San
thanks!
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Re: On a slightly related note...
Originally posted by EtchyLives
A while back b_drift was changing out his wheels/suspension settings at Auto-x with a rechargeable impact driver of sorts... which one was it?
A while back b_drift was changing out his wheels/suspension settings at Auto-x with a rechargeable impact driver of sorts... which one was it?