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Impact Wrenches
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Impact Wrenches
I'm looking for a decent 1/2" impact wrench. Right now I got a crappy CH one that I got for free... not good for much. If I can't get it off with a 1/4" stubby ratchet, I'm not gonna get it off with that impact.
Is the IR231H any good? It supposedly does about 480ft#s forward and 570 reverse. It seems pretty cheap at $110 r so compared to some of the others (like the Earthquake at $200) with similar numbers.
Otherwise any of the HF ones that can be recommended? I am a bit hesitant to trust any of the torque numbers they give on theirs.
Is the IR231H any good? It supposedly does about 480ft#s forward and 570 reverse. It seems pretty cheap at $110 r so compared to some of the others (like the Earthquake at $200) with similar numbers.
Otherwise any of the HF ones that can be recommended? I am a bit hesitant to trust any of the torque numbers they give on theirs.
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I also agree how the Mac impacts look identical to IR's. I would definitely go with the IR, they have always made a good air tool.
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I am considering a Husky 1/2 inch H4150 from Home Depot. It is only $129 and it comes with a life time warranty. It has a maximum 600 ft. lbs. of reverse torque and 550 ft. lbs of forward torque. Does anyone have any history with these?
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Looking at the 231H the stats Northern Tool gives, they do not jive with those other people give. They list 470# forward and 590# reverse. Other places list max of 450 or 425 on the same tool. I'm assuming that max is reverse. There is also a 231C with similar stats, around 425 ft lbs. Not sure that is good enough. 590 would be but 450 or 425 is a lot less.
So I'm not sure now.
So I'm not sure now.
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I bought a Porter Cable Impact driver (600ft/lb). It seemed like the best buy for the $$/torque ratio. My only complaint is the amount of power seems to be the same for 3 of the 4 settings. I didn't opt for the spiffy $8 vinyl cover, now it looks like I've been dragging it behind my truck for miles.
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Originally Posted by Goobzilla
I have a IR Thunder Gun, got it from a Sears Ebay auction. Really nice gun and I haven't met a nut and bolt it couldn't handle yet.
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