Cordless Impact - Whats a good option?

[APP_Racing]

What do people recommend for a good cordless Impact.  Would like to have something that is lightweight but can handle front sprockets, etc...  Also something that has batteries that can swap into a cordless drill would be nice.

What do you like?

[benprobst]

What do people recommend for a good cordless Impact.  Would like to have something that is lightweight but can handle front sprockets, etc...  Also something that has batteries that can swap into a cordless drill would be nice.

What do you like?

Snap-On 18V. The Dewalt is good, but the impact isnt even in the same league, however the Dewalt drill is comparable to the snap on drill, maybe even better.

[kl3640]

The Snap-On is excellent, but you pay for it.  IIRC it costs as much without the battery pack as other brands do with the battery pack included (at least that's list price, anyway).  I believe that the battery packs are interchangeable with certain other Snapon cordless tools.  I bought the Bosch because all of my other cordless tools are Bosch and the batteries are interchangeable.  So far I'm very pleased with the Bosch - really great torque and battery life.  I have a friend who brings his Panasonic to the the pits and I've used it plenty.  It seems to work well, but not nearly as much torque as the Snapon or the Bosch; however, it's much less expensive, the torque is sufficient for anything I've had to do in the pits, and I believe that they make other cordless tools as well, which might use the same battery packs.

[bambam]

+ 1 for the snap on stuff. it is definatly worth the money and the batteries are interchangeable with other snap on tools. 

[Court Jester]

I've done a lot of work with Toyota and Ford helping to streamline assembly processes. Both use Milwaukee cordless impacts in their plant on the assembly lines. They get used around the clock, dropped, kicked, stepped on, and I've seen one used as a hammer and they keep on plugging away. As all my Dewalt and Craftsman stuff is wearing out I've started replacing everything with Milwaukee.

[resurection]

We do build a better tool in USA.

[APP_Racing]

Been looking at the Milwaukee brand, need to compare to Snap-On.  I assume you are referencing the 18v series?

[benprobst]

Been looking at the Milwaukee brand, need to compare to Snap-On.  I assume you are referencing the 18v series?

The Milwaukee 18v impact is similar to the DeWalt, good but thats about it. Ive used all three heavily in my job as a heavy duty tractor trailer mechanic, where tools are abused, and neither can hold a candle to the Snap On. With the Snap On you also get PERSONAL support of your tools, as they come from an independent supplier whos business is to sell you tools for the rest of your life, so they keep you happy. Anthony, if you dont have a Snap On man let me know, ill get you in touch with my guy, or if youre sure youre going with the snap on I could just put the order in for you.

And just as a note, DeWalt makes an awesome 3/8 impact that is great for small jobs, for some reason it is signifacantly better than the 1/2.

[APP_Racing]

Thanks Ben, do you know what the Snap-On runs ($).  Found a sight that sells refurbed Milwaukees but not sure of the price difference.  Would likely want the impact and drill as well.

[benprobst]

Thanks Ben, do you know what the Snap-On runs ($).  Found a sight that sells refurbed Milwaukees but not sure of the price difference.  Would likely want the impact and drill as well.

Ill give my dealer a call. Ill call you this week.

[frskbm1]

i wish i could remember what we used in the old days

[dylanfan53]

A rock and a chisel.