Cordless Impact

Mike270412 · Jun 6, 2010

Just read the Dewalt thread,leaning that way.Any other suggestions?

MrMorgan · Jun 6, 2010

I bought the rigid set because of the price point. It has been great. The makita led lights stay on without the trigger pressed, which is a great feature, but for the same price I got the one-hand recip saw with the rigid and I love it. All the steel workers I know swear by the makita. Talk to anyone on the epcor tower or the spady centre to the north and they are running makita all day (a couple have bosch) and can't say enough good.

Not much help, but there you go.

sumx54 · Jun 6, 2010

Mikey, I have a Mastercraft Maximum 14.4 volt Ni-Cd and its really the greatest tool I have in the chest. No complaints at all and as you know I use it every single day wrenching on quads. It also has the drill option on it so you can use it for small drilling jobs. Love it. Had it for two years.

Mike270412 · Jun 6, 2010

sumx54 said:
Mikey, I have a Mastercraft Maximum 14.4 volt Ni-Cd and its really the greatest tool I have in the chest. No complaints at all and as you know I use it every single day wrenching on quads. It also has the drill option on it so you can use it for small drilling jobs. Love it. Had it for two years.

LOL!!!That's why I'm getting one.Watching you buzz wheels off in seconds looked waaaaaay too easy!!:dI was just checkin prices and looks like Mastercraft and Dewalt are in the same ballpark.Home depot has a package deal 1/4 and 1/2 both for $299

plio7 · Jun 6, 2010

Mike270412 said:
LOL!!!That's why I'm getting one.Watching you buzz wheels off in seconds looked waaaaaay too easy!!:dI was just checkin prices and looks like Mastercraft and Dewalt are in the same ballpark.Home depot has a package deal 1/4 and 1/2 both for $299

go dewalt mike.....on site i have used them all....milwake, matercrap, bosch, makita.......each of those have they're up's and downs, dewalt is kind of the the best "all round" battery life is great, power is great, weight isnt bad, and they're warranty is second to none.....i have the set and it has been beaten and abused for years, and still runs like the day i bought it.......

rknight111 · Jun 6, 2010

Snap on has a unit that I purchaced after trying the rest and this one, it was clear to me which one to buy. Just had to flag down a snap on dealer, there all over.

Summitric · Jun 6, 2010

I have the dewalt 1/2" cordless impact gun, and then bought several sets of impact sockets from princess auto and carry the full set in the truck. It will loosen 1 ton lug nuts...... You won't be disappointed. Coming from an automotive journeyman interprovincial licensed master technician(and business owner)........just sayin'

BIGFOOT · Jun 6, 2010

I have not had any problems with any of the two (Rigid or Dewalt) They both seem to be strong & when U watch U can get some goods buys on both !

Polarblu · Jun 6, 2010

Love my Snap-on unit best tool i have ever bought

Steve D · Jun 6, 2010

My mastercraft has lived through a lot of abuse, battery life sucks though.

I'll tell you this much, pick one brand and stick with it. Life's a lot easier if you have interchangeable batteries.

Polarblu · Jun 6, 2010

Snap-on unit batteries charge as fast as you can deplete them, its still pretty new but i never run outa juice.

Mike270412 · Jun 6, 2010

Summitric said:
I have the dewalt 1/2" cordless impact gun, and then bought several sets of impact sockets from princess auto and carry the full set in the truck. It will loosen 1 ton lug nuts...... You won't be disappointed. Coming from an automotive journeyman interprovincial licensed master technician(and business owner)........just sayin'

You're a WHAT???

goodngrubby · Jun 6, 2010

I've had chitty luck with Dewalt cordless stuff. I ended up buying a bunch of cordless Ryobi stuff from Homo Depot. It's not that bad. Batteries are like $35, so I have 8 of them, and 3 chargers, never a worry for battery life. The impact driver is awesome. I beat the crap out of it almost everyday, never let me down yet. And if it does, it's only $85 for a new one.

rusty · Jun 7, 2010

i have the snap on unit, and i love it. take it just about everywhere

slomo · Jun 7, 2010

Summitric said:
I have the dewalt 1/2" cordless impact gun, and then bought several sets of impact sockets from princess auto and carry the full set in the truck. It will loosen 1 ton lug nuts...... You won't be disappointed. Coming from an automotive journeyman interprovincial licensed master technician(and business owner)........just sayin'

does having a huge title like that make you feel more important??:d
j/k i use the snap-on ones myself 3/8 and 1/2 there awsome

koby · Jun 7, 2010

HILTI all the way Mike.

Even the lazy guys that break tools for an excuse to not work are putting in full days :d

plio7 · Jun 7, 2010

Hilti is good but your gunna PAY for it.....and unless its getting steady use on a daily basis hilti's over kill.....much the same as snap on......high quality yes......but your gunna pay for it and not necessary for casual use

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Mike270412 · Jun 7, 2010

plio7 said:
Hilti is good but your gunna PAY for it.....and unless its getting steady use on a daily basis hilti's over kill.....much the same as snap on......high quality yes......but your gunna pay for it and not necessary for casual use

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Ya,maybe I shoulda specified.I'm not a professional mechanic,this thing will only get used occasionally.

plio7 · Jun 7, 2010

Dewalt or ridgid are good bang for buck mikey.....I'm personally not a mastercrap fan but they're cheap and if its getting little use it might serve your purposes

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magnet · Jun 7, 2010

Mike270412 said:
Ya,maybe I shoulda specified.I'm not a professional mechanic,this thing will only get used occasionally.

was looking at getting a snap on one. my dealer actually told me not to waste my money and go buty the milwaukee one. more power better attery life and way cheaper. talked to lots of guys that had them and guys in the same shop using both side by side and milwaukee was a clear winner all the way.

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