I'm thinking of buying an electric impact wrench, cordless or with a cord; any suggestions.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

Bought the HF cord 1/2" impact on sale a few months ago for $20 or $30. Happy so far.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Where we live the impact wrenches usually have to work much harder in the rust belt. So we buy very high torque units. In your area is a different story I imagine. A normal lighter duty unit should be fine.

I look at the 1/2" electric as a lightweight tool for nuisance work. Serious work, and the 3/4" or 1" air impacts come out.

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

And near the other end of the spectrum, I bought this Milwaukee Tools 28 volt cordless 1/2" a few months ago for about $400. I think it maxes out at 325 ft.lb. of torque, which should handle a fair number of tasks.

I will need it for ball joints, steering rack and if I can use it for wheels would be nice, light weight 1/2 sufficient?

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

If you don't need the portability of a cordless, a corded electric impact wrench is the best value.

I'm working with a recession budget

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

...and I overbought. See my preceding post.

What's the difference between a electric wrench and an impact wrench?

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electric_torque_wrench

The last few lines sum it up.

EDIT: I just realized the context of your question. I meant corded electric impact wrench a few posts ago.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Impact_wrench
Electric wrench probably refers to an electrically powered torque wrench.

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83 SD

84 CD

Here's what you need:


http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=95666

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1977 300d 70k--sold 08
1985 300TD 185k+
1984 307d 126k--sold 8/03
1985 409d 65k--sold 06
1984 300SD 315k--daughter's car
1979 300SD 122k--sold 2/11
1999 Fuso FG Expedition Camper
1993 GMC Sierra 6.5 TD 4x4
1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge CAT 3208--Sold 2/13

Yes I was looking at that one, only to impress the neighbors.

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1979 Black on Black, 300CD (sold), 1990 Black 300SE, Silver 1989 Volvo 780, 1988 300CE (vanished by the hands of a girlfriend), 1992 300CE (Rescue).

I can snap bolts even faster now!