Impact wrench

[Jimmy348]

Looking for a decent impact wrench for removing blades on my Lazer HP. Also ideas on how I could accomplish such a feat (ramps, jack, whatever). Already have a compressor and looked at some tonight at Sears and found the low at $80 and the high at $200 1/2". Just how much torque will be needed and how much of an investment should I make for limited usage.

[Keith]

I bought an Ingersol-Rand Thundergun recently on Ebay through Sears. It has no problems busting stuff loose. They have had them on there for the past couple of months or so. They are dutch auctions, 5 at a time. I have seen them go for a low of about $105 to a high of about $135. I paid somewhere right in the middle. Most places get about $200 or more for it. Pretty wild sounding gun too :cool:


Edit: I just searched Ebay and found Sears has one on auction right now. Not their normal 5 unit dutch auction. I don't know how to take that. Maybe they have about sold all of them or maybe they are just trying to make more money. Current one is at $158, still quite a bit cheaper than most places.

[Lawn-N-Garden Guy]

I bought a Campbell Hausfeild Air Tool kit for like 70 bucks a few yrs ago at Sam's Club and it works just fine.
I also carry a electric impact with me that plugs into a cig. lighter for those unexpected blade changes.

[paponte]

I have seen whole kits (impact, wrench, drill, chisel) at BJ's, Sam's, Price Club... etc. for like $75.00 for everything. I picked up a couple to keep in out trucks with airbrakes. Works just fine. :cool:

[LA LAWNS]

I HAVE A CRAPSMAN AIR GUN FROM SEARS AND IT WORKS JUST FINE. PAID AROUND 90 TO 100 BUCKS. 3 SPEED AND 1 REVERSE.
CANT REALLY GO WRONG WITH A CRAFTSMAN HAND TOOL...
LA LAWNS

[HarryD]

Cruz the pawn shops. I picked a nice one up last year for $50 looked brand new was a crapsman

[eslawns]

Mine was from Lowe's for under $30. I've had it about 2 years, use it several times a week, and no problems. You could also look at Northern Tool or Harbor Freight.

[Runner]

Makita 6911HD rechargable and a Junglejack. It doesn't get any better or faster than this.;)

[TaussigLawnCare]

I have a cheap one and I hate it cause when I hit something and bend a blade or something I can't get it off and have to take it to the shop.

[Frosty_03]

Jim
I too have a Craftman and it does a good job, also invest in a Jungle Jim Jack It save you from riding on the side of your ramps. It takes me about 2 minuts to change all three blades on my Lazer Z. As far as tighting I set my impact on 2 and it does just fine, haven't had a blade come off me yet. Good Luck and GOD SPEED!!!!:cool:

[Phishook]

CP is a good brand also. Can't give a modle number.

[MOW ED]

I bought a cheap one from E-bay. 50 bucks.

I could have taken that 50 and put it under my mower and turned the blades on. I used the POS 3 times and on that third time the casing with the motor cracked and flew into about a thousand pieces.

You get what you pay for.

[jbrink01]

Impacts are like everything else. If you want to keep it forever and have a realiable impact the that uses little air, buy a good CP, Cleco, IR, etc...

If all you ever want to do is change blades, anything will do...

[TLS]

Originally posted by TaussigLawnCare
I have a cheap one and I hate it cause when I hit something and bend a blade or something I can't get it off and have to take it to the shop.

I have a cheap one too. Came as a package from Northern. 1/2" impact, air chissel and 3/8" air ratchet with a bunch of sockets and chissels. Real inexpensive. Yellow.

But I can install AND remove my blades with it set on #2 (#1-#4 with 4 being the most powerful). I can remove my trucks lugnuts with ease with it on #4.

What shape is your compressor in? Getting full pressure? Big enough hose for your cfm?

[awm]

i use the cheap 12 volt impact. not much
it wont handle. if u changing every day.
a larin will last at least 18 months . thats how long ive had this one. some say it wont hold up ,but im hear to tell u
they fit the need real well . instead of using my lighter i use my jump starter ,so i can take impact places i wouldnt take the truck.
ive read, where some have also had good luck with cordless inpacts.

[zukofsu]

I currently use a 1/2" air impact for changing blades, etc. I am seriously considering a SNAP-ON 18v cordless impact.....they can change truck tires, etc and blades / problems in the field. I was quoted $450 with an extra battery, kinda pricey but you get what you pay for.

My friend is a mechanic and uses his daily. I know dewalt and other companies make cordless impacts and IMO this is the way to go. You never have to wait for the compressor to fill again, etc. Coupled with a 12V aircompressor on the truck / trailer I think you would be adequately prepared for any situation.

[BASIC]

Is there any benefit of a variable speed(electric)impact wrench over a fixed speed model?Thanks,BASIC.

[o-so-n-so]

I bought a 1/2" drive CP at my local auto parts store for $99.00
I push it with a 30 gal 4hp craftsman compressor. Does me a good job.

[yardman1]

buy anything ingersol-rane, they are the leaders in air tools. They built most of snap-on, mac and matco air tool stuff for them. I have all ingersol and have not had any problems at all.

[Auroris]

Don't laugh guys, but...

Harbor Freight - low low prices for just about everything:
http://www.harborfreight.com

I got a cordless impact (nice for changing blades in the field) for under $150.

[Albemarle Lawn]

Mine goes with me in the truck. Blades are swapped in the field to avoid the extra PITA of unloading at the shop unless it is necessary. Unless I'm having a scheduled "maintenance morning" I'm too tired to fool with blades when we get back to the shop.

Ken

[HarryD]

just found this while surfing for cordless impacts. I think this is a great deal and if I had the extra cash I would be ordering one

http://shop.store.yahoo.com/tylertool/dewcorimwren.html