Impact wrenches

[portzy]

Hi all.

I'm thinking of investing in one of these sets or maybe just the two tools separately, the thing is I have no experience of impact wrenches other than what I have read spec wise. I know that 10.8 volt is a little lightweight but the kit would only be for small scale DIY / non ferrous work.

What are the advantages / reasons for impact wrenches please? and, would I be better off with higher voltage to cover other uses?

Bosch 108VLiTRIPLE 10.8v Triplepack Value

Cheers in advance.
Portzy.

 

[BlackC55]

I take it you are talking about electric battery guns?

I have a 3/8 Snap on one that is absolutly brilliant. Don't forget they come with a lifetime warranty.

 

[oldcro]

They are used to undo tight nuts never use one to tighten a nut though.

 

[mercmanuk]

portzy
i use the same bosch set for kitchen fitting ,very good quality and great due to size,the impact drill is awsome will put any size screw into anything but remember you need special screwdriver bits for the impact drill and screws can snap if they are going in too tight.once in and snapped they dont come out.
but a great drill highly recommended.
never used with a socket though

 

[219]

To me , an impact wrench is something you hit with a club hammer .

I do have an air impact driver that I use with my compressor for removing , and lightly doing up at a low torque setting , wheel nuts - always to be finished off with a torque wrench .

I also have a pair of Bosch cordless drills , one of which is a driver with torque limiting , but I don't think of it as an 'impact driver' .

 

[grober]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/whee...-ever-used-one-these-12v-impact-wrenches.html

 

[nickcc101]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/whee...-ever-used-one-these-12v-impact-wrenches.html

Bought the Clarke 12v version from Machine Mart, great for wheel nuts/studs just leave it in the car. I always finish off with the wheel brace and never use it on the locking wheel studs.

 

[nick mercedes]

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/whee...-ever-used-one-these-12v-impact-wrenches.html

These are worth considering:

Rolson Tools 70789 24v 1/2" Impact Wrench Two Battery One Fast Charger: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools

 

[jaymanek]

Ive got a fantastic Bosch one... I think it was on special offer at around £350 and its never let me down yet.... If it can undo steering box bolts on a W123, it passed in my book!

 

[portzy]

I take it you are talking about electric battery guns?

Yes that's right, I don't have access to a compressor so a mechanics workshop model wouldn't be suitable for me. I think I'm beginning to understand how they work now though, after having looked at the link above.

I've homed in on the Bosch 10.8 for two reasons, one is that in the main most of my handiwork is relatively light weight such as carpentry and cabinet making plus lightweight fabrication using aluminum/copper/steel below 6mm and the other reason is I have a sudden liking for Bosch Blue tools instead of the green DIY range.

So, I'm guessing that the kit good value?

Thank you, as always.

Portzy.

 

[portzy]

portzy
i use the same bosch set for kitchen fitting ,very good quality and great due to size,the impact drill is awsome will put any size screw into anything but remember you need special screwdriver bits for the impact drill and screws can snap if they are going in too tight.once in and snapped they dont come out.
but a great drill highly recommended.
never used with a socket though

That's good enough for me

Cheers.
Portzy.

 

[Sp!ke]

The one you listed wont work with sockets though, only screw bits.

 

[oldcro]

I have one that connects to the cars battery via the lighter socket. Kept in the car in case I get a puncture, not had to use it yet touch wood.

 

[jaymanek]

Ahh! Above I was talking about a big heavy duty impact wrench that takes sockets... You are talking about screwdrivers/drills... I also have a good set of those... look very similar to the ones you have listed..

Dewalt are also very very good..

 

[portzy]

The one you listed wont work with sockets though, only screw bits.

I've had a look at the on-line manual and it will accept sockets, to a point. You have to use those with a built in 1/4" spindle or use a suitable, (tough), short male to male extension followed by, (tough), 1/4" female socket(s), the instructions say M6 to M12 can be used.

The more I look the more it seems right up my street, wished I'd seen it sooner in fact after having spent the best part of the summer doing up my house.

Cheers.
Portzy.

 

[Piff]

Couple of plumbers I know have Makita 18v li-ion impact drivers & say they are brilliant. Considering getting one myself

 

[Deleted member 37751]

If the price is not an issue then look no further than Hilti for an impact driver and/or impact wrench. They are by far the best manufacturers of power tools. If you are working to a tighter budget then a Makita Li-ion would be more than ample.