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Posted: 12/13/2013 7:59:49 AM EDT
This seems like it would be suitable for my purposes, such as taking lugs nuts off occasionally. Experts please chime in!!
 http://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-3-8-in-Impact-Wrench-HSTC4030/100678396# |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:03:13 AM EDT
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According to the specs only 65 foot pounds of torque, so probably not. I have a 3/8 impact I hardly ever use....don't find it all that useful.
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:04:05 AM EDT
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A dude at home depot told me that they (home depot) bought Husky tools and they are made in the old Craftsman factory
here in the US. So he said they are basically US made Craftsman tools. I don't know if that applies to all Husky tools, we were specifically talking about the air tools. I bought an impact wrench from them after he told me that. So far so good. ETA: I bought the 1/2 drive. It was only like 30 bucks. |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:05:44 AM EDT
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According to the specs only 65 foot pounds of torque, so probably not. I have a 3/8 impact I hardly ever use....don't find it all that useful. I had to check. Found this source: http://www.discounttire.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html You are right. Saw the post about the 1/2 inch unit and it has 350 ft-lbs of torque if I read the specs correctly 1/2 inch drive model Pay $7 more and get the 1/2 inch drive unit. |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:13:19 AM EDT
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65ft/lbs of torque at 90psi...yuk!! My 3/8" Craftsman Pro (Ingersoll Rand) has 260ft/lbs of torque at 90psi.
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:19:50 AM EDT
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I have this
 I have the older design from a few years ago. Has been able to tackle everything I have thrown at it. The whimpy 1/2" Craftsman impact that came with their introductory kit when I bought my Craftsman compressor is worthless. Here is the older design  |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 8:30:55 AM EDT
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Posted: 12/13/2013 10:43:55 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I had to check. Found this source: http://www.discounttire.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html You are right. Saw the post about the 1/2 inch unit and it has 350 ft-lbs of torque if I read the specs correctly 1/2 inch drive model Pay $7 more and get the 1/2 inch drive unit. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: According to the specs only 65 foot pounds of torque, so probably not. I have a 3/8 impact I hardly ever use....don't find it all that useful. I had to check. Found this source: http://www.discounttire.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html You are right. Saw the post about the 1/2 inch unit and it has 350 ft-lbs of torque if I read the specs correctly 1/2 inch drive model Pay $7 more and get the 1/2 inch drive unit. Thanks! For $20, I bought one of those too. For that low price, if it's a piece of crap, I'll just return it to Home Depot. |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 10:55:24 AM EDT
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I have this http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/impact-wrenches/12-in-professional-air-impact-wrench-68424.html http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_11115.jpg I have the older design from a few years ago. Has been able to tackle everything I have thrown at it. The whimpy 1/2" Craftsman impact that came with their introductory kit when I bought my Craftsman compressor is worthless. Here is the older design http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_88.jpg I wish I had bought that, it gets good reviews on GarageJournal. I have a very expensive SnapOn 1/2" impact that I am very dissapointed in. Most things at HF are junk but there are a few exceptions such as the large tool chests. 
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Posted: 12/13/2013 10:57:50 AM EDT
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A dude at home depot told me that they (home depot) bought Husky tools and they are made in the old Craftsman factory here in the US. So he said they are basically US made Craftsman tools. I don't know if that applies to all Husky tools, Everyone's second tier tool brand is actually made in a 1st tier tool brand's former factory. Just like all the top of the line Taurus stuff made on the old Smith & Wesson equipment. 
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Posted: 12/13/2013 11:07:08 AM EDT
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A few months ago on a previous sale I bought the 1/2" impact, Model # HSTC4103, and the 3/8" air ratchet, Model # HSTC4005, for a total of $56.78 before tax. For the price they feel very well built. So far no problems with them in my occasional use. I got some good use out of the ratchet wrenching on my RZR but I haven't used the impact all that much. I was going to break it out yesterday to change a couple of tires but it seemed like using more work than just using a crossbar.
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Posted: 12/13/2013 11:11:09 AM EDT
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If your lug nuts are only tightened to 65 ft-lbs, they are loose. Any automotive application is significantly higher than that (at least 80 ft-lbs) and many light trucks are well over 100 ft-lbs.
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Posted: 12/13/2013 11:16:14 AM EDT
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I didn't end up grabbing that, but it did lead me to another air impact I picked up for my dad for Christmas--thanks OP!
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Posted: 12/13/2013 11:55:36 AM EDT
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I had to check. Found this source: http://www.discounttire.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html You are right. Saw the post about the 1/2 inch unit and it has 350 ft-lbs of torque if I read the specs correctly 1/2 inch drive model Pay $7 more and get the 1/2 inch drive unit. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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According to the specs only 65 foot pounds of torque, so probably not. I have a 3/8 impact I hardly ever use....don't find it all that useful. I had to check. Found this source: http://www.discounttire.com/infoCenter/infoWheelTorque.html You are right. Saw the post about the 1/2 inch unit and it has 350 ft-lbs of torque if I read the specs correctly 1/2 inch drive model Pay $7 more and get the 1/2 inch drive unit. Orders thanks. Been wanting to plastidip the wheels... |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 12:11:09 PM EDT
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I have this http://www.harborfreight.com/air-tools/impact-wrenches/12-in-professional-air-impact-wrench-68424.html http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_11115.jpg I have the older design from a few years ago. Has been able to tackle everything I have thrown at it. The whimpy 1/2" Craftsman impact that came with their introductory kit when I bought my Craftsman compressor is worthless. Here is the older design http://www.harborfreight.com/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/370x/9df78eab33525d08d6e5fb8d27136e95/i/m/image_88.jpg This. |
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Posted: 12/13/2013 12:17:16 PM EDT
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Everyone's second tier tool brand is actually made in a 1st tier tool brand's former factory. Just like all the top of the line Taurus stuff made on the old Smith & Wesson equipment. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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A dude at home depot told me that they (home depot) bought Husky tools and they are made in the old Craftsman factory here in the US. So he said they are basically US made Craftsman tools. I don't know if that applies to all Husky tools, Everyone's second tier tool brand is actually made in a 1st tier tool brand's former factory. Just like all the top of the line Taurus stuff made on the old Smith & Wesson equipment. Taurus was majority owned by Smith and Wesson in the 70s. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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