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scootz

posted on 12/2/09 at 07:34 PM Reply With Quote
Impact Wrench!

What sort of torque should I be aiming for and at what price (for removing wheels nuts, etc).

I've seen some 18v Makita ones with 200Nm at the £100 mark.

[Edited on 12/2/09 by scootz]

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serieslandy

posted on 12/2/09 at 07:46 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by scootz
What sort of torque should I be aiming for and at what price (for removing wheels nuts, etc).

I've seen some 18v Makita ones with 145Nm at the £60-80 mark.
Isn't an impact driver for screws and things and an impact wrench for wheel nuts?????

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BenB

posted on 12/2/09 at 07:56 PM Reply With Quote
Yup. You're talking impact wrench. Personally I just use a cheapo £90 compressor and a £15 impact wrench. Does the job nicely

Not sure re those elecy ones....

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scootz

posted on 12/2/09 at 08:07 PM Reply With Quote
Ah... yes - wrong terminology!

Torque?

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thunderace

posted on 12/2/09 at 08:15 PM Reply With Quote
Ryobi BID-1801M Cordless 18V Impact Driver
i use this one it has good review http://www.screwfix.com/prods/25940/Power-Tools/Cordless-Drills/Ryobi-One-BID-1801M-18V-Impact-Driver

but only 35Nm Sustained Torque

Variable Speed & Reverse
1/4" Hex Tool Holder
35Nm Sustained Torque
LED Work Light
Anti-Vibration Handle
Electric Brake

but i have all ryobi cordless gear .

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mr henderson

posted on 12/2/09 at 08:19 PM Reply With Quote
Do what I do (if you like), buy an electric with whatever torque you can get for reasonable cost, bulk and weight, and a long bar for the occasional nut that it won't undo. Even a 12v Makita will tackle most of what crops up on a car, and obviously you will use a torque wrench for final tightening anyway

John






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scootz

posted on 12/2/09 at 09:27 PM Reply With Quote
Cheers!
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dinosaurjuice

posted on 12/2/09 at 09:59 PM Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by mr henderson
Do what I do (if you like), buy an electric with whatever torque you can get for reasonable cost, bulk and weight, and a long bar for the occasional nut that it won't undo. Even a 12v Makita will tackle most of what crops up on a car, and obviously you will use a torque wrench for final tightening anyway

John


100% agree. ive got a lovely light weight 12v torque wrench. and a 3ft bar for the stiff'uns. BTW, i brought a 'sparky' from screwfix for £140 - never looked back its a VERY high quality product.

will

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tomblyth

posted on 13/2/09 at 06:37 AM Reply With Quote
I have one ot these and its a the wonderful piece of kit!
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scootz

posted on 14/2/09 at 05:09 PM Reply With Quote
Just bought one of these for £100...


230 NM should be enough to shift most car bolts!

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Hugh Paterson

posted on 14/2/09 at 06:53 PM Reply With Quote
Bejings

And here was me thinking my wheel spanner and scaffolding tube extension was "cutting edge"
Shug

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scootz

posted on 14/2/09 at 07:25 PM Reply With Quote
Lol...

Still not got my engine back, so not got my chassis finished, so unable to get my bodywork to you!

Hopefully not long Shug!

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