Milwaukee 18V Cordless Impact On Sale at Sears!, $215 + Tax + Shipping Options

[BigEnos]

Still on sale...

Now $227.97 + $9.95 shipping for me. I'm still not buying one, but it is becoming very tempting. Although now I wanna see how low they'll go (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif)

[sgarnett]

a DeWalt 18V 120something variable speed cordless. I very rarely use the big Craftsman, because the little DeWalt is not only more compact and convenient but much easier to control. I can comfortably use it on fasteners that will be torqued anywhere from ~35 to ~120.

With the 100 lb lugnuts on the Camaro, battery life is a non-issue.

The key limitation is that extensions sap a HUGE percentage of the power. The socket needs to be directly attached to the end of the DeWalt. The added mass and slop of the extension leaves the impact gun thrashing away while accomplishing nothing.

Interesting....I just got the DeWalt, and the thing won't take off the lugs on the Camaro....which I only tighten to 85 lbs. But I was using an old extension that is sloppy. You say the thing works wonders better without [extensions -sfg] eh????

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BTW, I forgot to mention that it also helps to angle the impact wrench/socket slighty, as if you had a wobble socket (even though you don't). Don't use any pressure, just lightly take up the slop. As soon as the nuts starts to turn, you can straighten it (or just stay relaxed and it will straighten itself). This usually isn't necessary and I don't normally bother, but it can make a big difference if the nut is being stubborn.

Those tips also make a difference for my 250 lb-ft Craftsman (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)