Tools question

"Mike Y" <joe.RemoveThis@user.com> wrote in message
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>I think I want to get an air wrench.
>
> I'm sick and tired of taking off wheels with a tire iron.
>
> So, I was looking for an air wrench, preferably an air impact wrench.
>
> How much 'torque' should I look for. I found standard air wrenches (not
> impact
> type) that do 55ft/lbs, but I have no idea what to look for.
>
> In fact, in a generic air wrench, is 55ft/lbs acceptable for most home
> hobbyist work?

I bought a Hitachi electric impact wrench. It is dependable and powerful
for almost
anything I want to do. I hve been very pleased.

I recently got an air compressor and will be studying and evaluating pure
air tools.
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In article <4Sh6k.54$rU2.21@newsfe05.lga>, "Mike Y" <joe.TakeThisOut@user.com>
wrote:

> I think I want to get an air wrench.
>
> I'm sick and tired of taking off wheels with a tire iron.
>
> So, I was looking for an air wrench, preferably an air impact wrench.
>
> How much 'torque' should I look for. I found standard air wrenches (not
> impact
> type) that do 55ft/lbs, but I have no idea what to look for.
>
> In fact, in a generic air wrench, is 55ft/lbs acceptable for most home
> hobbyist work?

I have a craftsman industrial 1/2" electric wrench. All I've ever used
it for is taking off wheels. Works great, is fast and uses a lot less
electricity than running the compressor.

I bought it in 91, and have probably used it 3 or 4 times a month since,
and other than the power cord getting a little skanky as of late, has
been 100% trouble free.

It doesn't do well with extensions though, they seem to 'soak up' a
little too much energy torsion bar style. However, there is no issue
using standard and deep impact sockets. (Note those flip flop double
ended sockets designed for doing a lot of wheel work usually require the
use of an extension when used with electric guns, and as a result don't
perform well with them.)

Good Luck!

Erik
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I have an elcheapo electric impact wrench from harbor freight tools. I use
it very little but have taken wheels off and changed a couple wheel bearing
hubs. For the limited use I have it works great.


"Erik" <erik DeleteThis @spam.this> wrote in message
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> In article <4Sh6k.54$rU2.21@newsfe05.lga>, "Mike Y" <joe DeleteThis @user.com>
> wrote:
>
>> I think I want to get an air wrench.
>>
>> I'm sick and tired of taking off wheels with a tire iron.
>>
>> So, I was looking for an air wrench, preferably an air impact wrench.
>>
>> How much 'torque' should I look for. I found standard air wrenches (not
>> impact
>> type) that do 55ft/lbs, but I have no idea what to look for.
>>
>> In fact, in a generic air wrench, is 55ft/lbs acceptable for most home
>> hobbyist work?
>
> I have a craftsman industrial 1/2" electric wrench. All I've ever used
> it for is taking off wheels. Works great, is fast and uses a lot less
> electricity than running the compressor.
>
> I bought it in 91, and have probably used it 3 or 4 times a month since,
> and other than the power cord getting a little skanky as of late, has
> been 100% trouble free.
>
> It doesn't do well with extensions though, they seem to 'soak up' a
> little too much energy torsion bar style. However, there is no issue
> using standard and deep impact sockets. (Note those flip flop double
> ended sockets designed for doing a lot of wheel work usually require the
> use of an extension when used with electric guns, and as a result don't
> perform well with them.)
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Erik
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"Tim" <T&L.DeleteThis@askme.net> wrote in message
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> I have an elcheapo electric impact wrench from harbor freight tools. I use
> it very little but have taken wheels off and changed a couple wheel
bearing
> hubs. For the limited use I have it works great.
>
>

I saw air impact at Harbor Freight for as low as $17, but most were more.
On the other hand, I saw air impact wrenches of superior quality for as
much as $3700. Obviously designed for everyday constant use. Out of my
league.
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"Mike Y" <joe.TakeThisOut@user.com> wrote in message
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>
> "Tim" <T&L.TakeThisOut@askme.net> wrote in message
> news:3c2dnTsbbuuoXMTVnZ2dnUVZ_gGdnZ2d@comcast.com...
>> I have an elcheapo electric impact wrench from harbor freight tools. I
>> use
>> it very little but have taken wheels off and changed a couple wheel
> bearing
>> hubs. For the limited use I have it works great.
>>
>>
>
> I saw air impact at Harbor Freight for as low as $17, but most were more.
> On the other hand, I saw air impact wrenches of superior quality for as
> much as $3700. Obviously designed for everyday constant use. Out of my
> league.
>
>

The impacts at Harbor Freight are plenty good enough for the use you
describe. No point in buying more than you need.

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-Mike-
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