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Re: Electric Impact Wrenches

To: richj50@bit-net.com
Subject: Re: Electric Impact Wrenches
From: David K Yeung <dkyeung@juno.com>
Date: Mon, 1 Feb 1999 15:04:06 -0600
I use a cordless screwdriver with a socket bit attachment to spin the
nuts off/on.  I like it 'cuz it's very portable (no wire) and not so much
torque it would cross thread.  good to get those plastic lug nut caps
off/on too.  still use a breaker bar to loosen and torque wrench to
tighten.  

On Mon, 1 Feb 1999 15:40:07 -0500 (EST) richj50@bit-net.com writes:
>Has anyone had any success with using an electric impact wrench to 
>mount
>and unmount wheels in the pits?  I don't know about ones that work off 
>the
>lighter, but what about ones that run off 120V wall current that you 
>could
>run with a converter box hooked up to the lighter?  I might be 
>hesitant to
>use any impact to tighten lugs, but it would be great to remove the 
>wheels
>and spin the lugs most of the way on.  Any recommendations?
>
>Rich "lazy" Johnston
>95 Z28 ESP
>
>


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