[s-cars] Cordless Impact Wrench - Recommendations?

[Lee Levitt]

Bruce writes:

> For next year's track events, I've decided to treat my back and
> lower spine to a cordless impact wrench.
>
> I've done some research, and this seems like the best deal on the
> best wrench:
>
> http://www.powertoolservices.com/tool_section/9079-72.htm
>
> But it does seem heavy at 9 lbs. Some of the others are 3-5 lbs.
> This one breaks up to 240 ft/lbs, which is awesome. Some of the
> others rate torque in inch/lbs (divide by 12 to get ft/lbs??).
>
> Anyone else have a recommendation to share?
>
> My back thanks you in advance.

That's the one Bruce.

I treated my back to the same gift last winter as I'm always swapping wheels
and tires for some reason.

I can get through up to 8 wheels loosening and tightening with one
battery...which means you definitely need two. One on the wrench, and one on
the charger. 9 lbs is not heavy...remember the task you're asking it to
do...you need that mass.

I tried a 14 volt unit, but it didn't have nearly enough nutbusting torque.

BTW, pick yourself up a torque stick at www.snapon.com while you're in the
spendy mode. :)

Also, btw, I *still* want a compressor for my garage. <grin>

Lee
'95.5 S6 avant
'96 A6 quattro avant