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Old 10-07-2004, 08:51 PM
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Use of impact wrenches on small fasteners?

Is it advisable to use an impact wrench on small fasteners, for removal only. When say a 13 mm bolt will not budge will the impact wrench just break it off? I've always used just a regular ratchet but I'm thinking using a regular ratchet may be worse for breaking a stuck fasten since it just twists it. Whereas an impact wrench strikes it will lots of little hammer type strokes to remove it. Which method is best? Of course some penatrating oil would be used in either instance.
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