Looking at purchasing a dewalt impact wrench with the 1/2″ socket adapter. The dw059k model delivers 300ft/lbs of torque and is about the size of a normal electric impact. The dw057k model delivers 140 ft/lbs of torque and is the size of a compact impact driver. I’m leaning toward the latter due to its smaller size. Its use will be driving lags and truck maintenance, rotating tires etc. Wondering what you think. Thanks for the help. Enjoy the weekend.
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I've dabled in mechanics over the years and don't think the >> 140 ft/lbs of torque << in gonna be strong enough for you.
I seriously doubt any cordless drill by any name or design will remove/install lug nuts. I love my DeWalt 14.4v cordless drills, so it my opinion is not based on cordless dislike. Rather it is based on 35 years experience as a mechanic.
I think that you will find considerable difference between the cordless drill/driver and the impact. I have two 14.4 DW's one that is three speed and hammer drill and a 12 v and 14.4 impact. The impacts have much more power and won't twist your wrist into a pretzel.
My BIL has a motorcycle shop and uses a snap-on impact with good success.
Don't think I would try to run a tire shop with them but think the 14.4 will take off auto lugs. Mine are the 1/4 quick connector. If he is going to do the heavy stuff would probably go with square drive.
You're not gonna be rotating any tires with that.
Joe H
I suggest you look into Milwaukee cordless impact tools. I've got one that has done all I've asked of it. It is the tool we all go to when putting in lags and nuts and bolts. It has lots more torque than the DeWalts, 18 and 24 vlot, the other guys have and more that the 14.4 Makita. It is about 5 years old and is 18 volt. I'm told they make them for electric company pole climbers to bolt the cross pieces into poles. It sure has worked for me. It is so worn I can't read the model number.
I'm thinking cord ... and a brand/model made for working on cars ... not wood.
that snap-on sounds good.
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry In Carpentry
Pittsburgh Pa
have a 12v DW at work and it can take off wheel bolts torqued at 100 ft lb. it is rated at 1100inch lb. that is almost 100 ft lb. admit it will only do it on a full charge. but how often do you need it. Try it, you might like it.
Tomb