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Remodeling my garage, err I mean my Pantera shrine, was planned for last year, but delayed by a financial set back known as divorce. So instead, I have a tool recommendation to make for everyone.

If you don't have one of these little babies, get one, don't argue, just do it.

It's a cordless impact wrench. This well used example is 9.6 volts, I think the new ones are 12 volts (more powerful).

every mechanic needs one. Once you've used it, you'll wonder how you got along without it for so long. It makes every job easier. every pro mechanic I know has one.

So the next occasion that comes along, your birthday, father's day, flag day, what ever, head on down to the tool store and buy yourself a present. Once you've used it, you'll thank me a thousand times for making this recommendation.

Your friend on the DTBB, George

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I know that I need a 175psi compressor to make my impact wrench effective.
It's the first few shots of the wrench that break the nut loose.
I haven't tried the cordless one yet but am very skeptical that it can supply that typr of pressure on 18 or 19 volts.
The compressor was $429 and the wrench was $100.
$400 just for the battery version is very expensive. I will have to reseve judgement until I try one. Can I borrow yours?
Ok guys.I have an 18v heavy duty Dewalt.Its rated at 300 ft.lbs.of torque.I also have a 12v for smaller applications.I have used the 18v to remove lug nuts,but not all lug nuts.Some were to stubborn and had to resort to the old fasion lug wrench.I actualy use the 12v more.Mostly for driving screws in wood,but could be used on car nuts and bolts.With the 18v costing $300.00 thats a big if.I use it out in the field where I don't have hook ups easily available.If I were to buy an impact wrench for the shop,it would be neumatic because I would be working in close to the same spot.However,the 12v would be very good for small screws and fastners.It is much smaller and lighter and could get in to some tight spots.
I got the 12volt type from Checkers for $39. Decided to try it.....kinda weak but it worked. You might have to start it with a lug wrench on stubron tight ones,but after that it was better than doing it by hand. It had a small LED light on the front in case it was dark out and came with a few sockets to choose from and hard case.
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