[BigEnos]

Ran across this. I'm tempted to get one, but I just can't justify the expense right now.

Milwaukee 18V Cordless Impact with charger and two batteries.

Here

Hope the link works...

9pm to 6am only tonight.

Must...resist...

This post has been edited by BigEnos: May 25 2006, 01:52 AM

[pknowles]

I use my current cordless impact on everything in the garage as well as changing tires at events so I can justify the cost. $400 or so isn't that much on a tool I'll use all the time for at least 5 years or so.

What cordless impact do you have and why do you feel the need to upgrade? Just curious.

[robz71lm7]

I use my current cordless impact on everything in the garage as well as changing tires at events so I can justify the cost. $400 or so isn't that much on a tool I'll use all the time for at least 5 years or so.

What cordless impact do you have and why do you feel the need to upgrade? Just curious.

Chicago Electric/HF it's ok for the lug nuts on my car but can't loosen the ones on my Silverado that are torqued to 140 ft-lbs. I got it originally as a beater that would be undesirable to thieves at events, but since then it's been useful around the garage too. The 18 volt Milwaukee would be fine for most of my uses, but I'd really like to go up to a 28 volt Li-Ion model so I could use it on even heavier stuff. I can't say that I've ever had too much tool for a job. Although I have no desire to jump into one at this point.

One would hope there is a reason why they didn't do that, other then to make you upgrade when you can't get the old batteries anymore.

While I haven't owned a Milwaukee cordless tool before, I have found they are pretty good about supporting their corded tools with parts and service in the long run.

[Teutonic Speedra...]

Chicago Electric/HF it's ok for the lug nuts on my car but can't loosen the ones on my Silverado that are torqued to 140 ft-lbs. I got it originally as a beater that would be undesirable to thieves at events, but since then it's been useful around the garage too.

I rarely use my air impact these days b/c of the HF one I got. I know there are two HF models, but mine has power for a long time (rarely charge it). Has never had a problem taking the lugs off at 140 ft-lbs on my GMC 2500. It's on its 2nd year of use and still working great for $129!