Impact Gun

That be me. Don't tell me you haven't seen any of my videos? You're going to hurt my feelings. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9EMiD9KPy61kJ6hdXcbjxA

 

It’s an honor. When you said you had a Dewalt and I saw your name I knew it was you. I’ve watch quite a few of your videos. Im going to try to tackle the timing belt and valve covers soon!

 

I currently have a 3/8 air ratchet that certainly is no breaker bar or impact. But that's okay. I just break everything loose first and then spin off with the air ratchet. Power ratchets would shine removing the A/C compressor or exhaust manifolds. Places that are way to tight for an impact to fit. We have all experienced that one F'ng bolt or nut that take a 1/2 hour to remove because you only get 1 or 2 clicks of a ratchet per turn. Ugh. Power ratchets are also great for install too. I just hand start the bolt first and spin on the rest of the way. I like to hold the air ratchet loose. That way when the bolt bottoms out the ratchet slips in my hand and releases the trigger. Keeps from over torqueing smaller fasteners.

I like the idea of a cordless ratchet because the air hose often gets in the way or I'm getting tanged up with the hose under the truck.

 

I've got several Rigid carpentry tools, they're all corded, but I really like them. The circular saw is left handed, lol. The brand itself is nice enough that I'm likely to buy more Rigid stuff when my other lower end stuff (Ryobi) wears out. I have a soft spot for Dewalt, too.

I have an air powered impact, so right now that's what I use. Cordless would be nice, for sure.

 

These guys do a pretty good job tested ALL of the tools that we have been talking about on this thread.
https://www.protoolreviews.com/

 

Can you elaborate on this, I just bought a detent anvil, should I return for the hog ring? What was so pita about them?.

 

I've had good luck with mine...can't complain.

 

Hog ring is preferable for me, too

 

This is the same set-up I have (except my I use the stubby with the 1/2" anvil to avoid carrying two sets of impact sockets). I took the big unit out into the graveyard behind our equipment barn (tractors, engines, equipment sitting in the rain and weather, some for 20+ years) and was unable to find anything that the Milwaukee Hi-Torque wouldn't spin off after just a few seconds. The stubby is perfect for 99% of car/light truck work.

 

The best impact gun to buy is the one I have. Sound familiar? Everyone here who has one of any brand swears by it while knocking another for personal reasons. Read/watch the reviews. Make a choice based on your needs and loyalties or whatever. Your choice will differ from most of us. They all have pros/cons. Price vs Power vs Reliability etc.

 

These aren't meant for high-torque applications. They're not meant to break suspension bolts or crank pulley bolts... What they're meant for is taking the work out of spinning on/off long bolts, or fasteners in locations where you can't much throw on a regular ratchet. I had to replace a Ford alternator a while back, and one bolt was in a location that would have meant either using 4-5 extensions and u-joints (and thus, likely not getting a good angle) or working in a spot where I could only get <10 degrees of swing on the ratchet. With the Milwaukee 3/8 ratchet, I seated the socket, held the trigger and 30 seconds later... done.

 

Some detent anvils don't lock the sockets super tight... others do. If you've looked at impact sockets, you'll see that the good ones have a hole in the base in the wall of them about 3/16" up from where they attach to an impact gun. That's where the detent locks in. With this gun, the detent locks into them VERY securely. This is great if you're working on an assembly line and having to install like 2000 of the same size fasteners every day. However, if your're changing sockets left and right, you'll need to grab an 1/8" punch or something else to insert into that hole and release the socket. The hog ring provides just enough friction on the interior surface of the socket to hold it in place without falling off and allows for much easier socket changes. Just my 2¢... I'm a lot happier with it.

 

Apparently the local HD's only carry detent anvils. I guess I'll have to just muscle it out.

 

Ingersoll rand

I must agree. Wrenched at dealership level for over 10 years. Ingersoll Rand offers an a great product. There’s a reason why matco (maybe others) rebrand them as their own.

 

You won't be happy long term, I'm hoping to just save you some future frustration. That's all. The detent anvil driver I messed with one time was a pain in the ass.

 

Get the model type code off of the drill when you buy it. If you get a type 1 or 3, you can buy just the replacement anvil and swap it out for $23. It'll be worth it, trust me. It's only four screws on the face of the gun and swap the grease to the new anvil. Easy peasy.

https://www.amazon.com/BLACK-DECKER...07MLYJB11?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q

I think there is another part number for other type codes, but I'll let you do the research on that.

 

Got the ridgid, about to try it out.

 

Good call on the Octane battery!

 

There is definitely nothing wrong with going with Ridgid my man. Stay consistent with the line, there are lots of cool useful tools that will use that battery

 

Personally I like this one. It’s more compact but still packs enough power to break loose most rusty bolts. I have the larger version too but this one is much more useful for working on the truck.

DEWALT 20V MAX XR Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with Detent Pin Anvil, 1/2-Inch, Tool Only (DCF894B)

$233 DEWALT 20V MAX XR Impact Wrench, Cordless, 1/2" with Detent Pin Anvil, 330-lbs of Torque, 3100 IPM, Bare Tool Only (DCF894B)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WDTV2F/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_zM3bEb53D8Y40