View Full Version : What is new in the world of impacts?
LonesomeTriZ
05-05-2009, 05:41 AM
I want to get a couple of new impacts when I get home, but I have been out of that world for so long I do not know what kind of new models are out there. I used an Ingersoll that I really liked not too long ago, but I am not fond of plastic casing. I do not really want to drop Snap On kind of money, but I do not want cheap ones either. I need a new ½ inch and a new ¾ inch. Any ideas?
seadoo650
05-05-2009, 07:36 AM
Air cat makes some really nice composite ones. This is our Mac tools version. 1100 (NBT) Ft. Lbs. I can get ya one for $275.00 plus shipping. Very, very good 1/2 impact.
http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/328937/variantid/319696/Default.aspx
Also the Mac Ingersoll AW434M is a real good gun. Always has been. Heavy, metal, loud and powerful. $249.99 Plus shipping.
http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/318395/variantid/309154/Default.aspx
Aircat and Ingersoll both make 3/4 guns also. They's spensive.
LonesomeTriZ
05-05-2009, 07:55 AM
Those are nice. I did not think of the weight factor. It would be nice to have something that will not wear me out from holding it. Yes, I am that out of shape.
YESSSSS.
Get the IR 434.
I've run mine daily for over 10 years.Still going strong.
Always the strongest 1/2 impact at any shop I have worked at.
If it dont take it off...It breaks it off.
seadoo650
05-05-2009, 08:30 AM
YESSSSS.
Get the IR 434.
I've run mine daily for over 10 years.Still going strong.
Always the strongest 1/2 impact at any shop I have worked at.
If it dont take it off...It breaks it off.
Yepers. It IS the most reliable impact on the market today. I have the original Mac version. The AW234 and it's over ten years old. It will take the lugs off the Mac truck. Steer clear of teh Snap-off. I have not heard very many good stories about them and they're overpriced.
x'2 on the Strap on gun.
That Orange thing they had was weak compared to the IR 434 at almost 2 times the cost.
spend the money, i got a snap on that will turn the world around! only set me back like 800
Those are nice. I did not think of the weight factor. It would be nice to have something that will not wear me out from holding it. Yes, I am that out of shape.
how do you wave at people now? well I guess holding that tiny thing wouldnt wear a few fingers out......:naughty:
LonesomeTriZ
05-05-2009, 11:37 AM
There is no way in any kind of hell I will spend $800 on an impact. So far that Mac sounds good.
I cannot help it if it shrinks from not being used.
I cannot help it if it shrinks from not being used.
so how do you pee? tweezers?:welcome:
LonesomeTriZ
05-05-2009, 11:56 AM
I like the feeling of it running down my leg.
Name Brand
05-05-2009, 01:14 PM
I've liked the Mac impacts I've used. They seem to be pretty fairly priced too.
I own 1/2 and 3/8 IR impacts. I forget the models #'s but both have metal bodies. The 1/2 is older, the 3/8 I got around '05. The 3/8 is awesome for smaller nuts and bolts and is light; very good purchase. I bought mine from the local IR store, they were very helpful, and reminded me they had rebuild and parts available.
LonesomeTriZ
05-06-2009, 02:17 AM
Mac and IR is what I am looking at now.
Yamada
05-06-2009, 09:46 AM
Always has good luck with the Campbell-Hausfeld (spelling) products. we have a 1/2 impact more than 10 years old and a 3/4 we bought a couple of year ago. May I suggest you invest in a high quality set of socket.
LonesomeTriZ
05-06-2009, 09:49 AM
I have some of their tools but they have been sitting on a shelf and never used.
This is the one I am thinking about getting.
http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-28765
smokinwrench
05-06-2009, 01:13 PM
This is the one I am thinking about getting.
http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-28765
As have been pulling wrenches for 17 years and as far as I'm concerned that is the best impact out right now. It is stronger then most 3/4 impacts. I have been beating on mine for a few years now and still strong as ever.
300rman
05-06-2009, 08:44 PM
we have had good luck with the Nitro impacts. really quiet, 1000 t. Lbs.
Plastic casing impacts so far have proven themselves just as durable as the metal ones.
http://www.restockit.com/1-2-Drive-Nitro-Cat-Impact-Wrench-(ACA1000-TC).html?source=froogle&Bvar5=100F1&Bvar6=100F1&Bvar7=100F1
seadoo650
05-06-2009, 09:26 PM
I have some of their tools but they have been sitting on a shelf and never used.
This is the one I am thinking about getting.
http://www.irtools.com/IS/product.aspx-en-28765
Here is the Mac version. Same thing, same warranty. Give a guy a chance.
http://www.mactools.com/Product/tabid/120/productid/318397/variantid/309156/Default.aspx
LonesomeTriZ
05-07-2009, 01:29 AM
Evry time I think I have my mind made up, Mac comes up with an upset.
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