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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.
Mosh
05-05-2009, 08:24 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.
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.
Mosh
05-05-2009, 08:34 AM
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.
SYKO
05-05-2009, 11:28 AM
spend the money, i got a snap on that will turn the world around! only set me back like 800
SYKO
05-05-2009, 11:29 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.

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.
SYKO
05-05-2009, 11:54 AM
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.