I must have missed the original post, but I'll put my .02 cents in. I
use a Black and Decker 1/2 inch drive electric impact wrench and love
it. I use it for everything that I used to use my air wrench, no more
dragging around the compressor. Except in the shop itself, where my
compressor is more or less permanently mounted now. FWIW, I also have a
12v B&D impact wrench that does a great job on the road or when
4wheeling for everything from changing tires to emergency rigging
repairs.
HTH,
Dave
Dave Formstone wrote:
>
> Patton, in my experience with electric impact guns I find they do not have
>enough punch. They work OK on light duty jobs but to break free a rusted bolt,
>forget it!
> My 2 bits
> Dave Formstone
> 1960 Bugeye
>
> ----------
> From: Patton Dickson[SMTP:kpdii@mindspring.com]
> Sent: June 24, 1998 23:45 PM
> To: Spridget List
> Subject: Electric impact wrench
>
> Hey guys,
>
> As I am rebuilding engines in both the cars over the next couple months, the
> desire for an impact wrench has been growing as I am stripping these old
> engines down.
>
> I know where there is an electric one at a pawnshop around the corner that
> works, but it sounds like a bearing is going out. The reason I say this is
> after it runs a few seconds, it starts making an chatter sound. If it is a
> bearing, can they be replaced reasonably?
>
> I can get it for $30, and that would be a lot nicer that $150+ for a new
> one. Of course I could get an used air wrench and a tank for under $60.
> None of this is in the budget right now, but I can use one on the 'vair this
> weekend, and the Sprite in about a month. I'm sure for a tool like that,
> repairs are probably more worthwhile than an old Craftsman drill, but I have
> no experience in this area to go by.
>
> Thanks,
> Patton
>
> ---
> Patton Dickson - Dallas, TX
>
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