Was wondering if anyone out there has used and reocmend a good electrical ratchet.
We have used air driven for speeding up the process of nuts on j-bolts. the 16 bolts needed in simpson hd hold-downs, etc.
But they are air hogs, and at times it is easier to pull and extenion cord thats already on the deck or get the compressor out etc that might not even be there.
Looked at home depot the other day, and asked even, and they looked at me as …..what are you talking about……..not surporised, after all it was home depot
anyway, anyone out there use one and recomend one
thanks
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Deepwell socket on an electric impact wrench is what we use when removing or placing a lot ot nuts on bolts. Haven't tried the cordless variety yet, but understand they are prety good too.
Dave
Isamemon, we've got an old B&D (pro series) that has served us well. It must be at least 15 years old, & is still crankin.
I think that the dreaded Dewalt makes the same model still.
Also saw a cool looking Makita in the amazon catalog the other day. Seemed more compact than our old beast, & had a belt hook as well.
Try checking out model tw0200.
I was thinking I saw this someware and here it is. http://www.ridgid.com/Tools/Impact-Drivers/index.htm
RIDGID - [Impact Drivers] Professional Plumbing Tools, Power Tools and Woodworking Tools
I've had an Ingersol Rand for about 15 years, you can't beat it. It's built like all IR tools, like tanks. It's much better than the Dewalt, milwaukee and others you see, they make professional air tools. Also, you can get parts for them easily from any IR service place and those are everywhere.
Thought about using a cordless impact driver. Ended up getting a 3/8" square, socket wrench, drive bit for a drill and chucking it in the cordless unit I have and mounting a deep well socket on the front.
Works pretty well but I'm mostly doing lags or bolts. I run it up slug and use the socket wrench for the last torque.
The ironworkers we use from time to time for structural steel work all seem to favour the Dewalt because it has higher torque than the others.