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]

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.

---

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....

Ah... yes - wrong terminology!

Torque?

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 .

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

Cheers!

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

---

I have one ot these and its a the wonderful piece of kit!
link

Just bought one of these for £100...


230 NM should be enough to shift most car bolts!

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

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!