Advice on tools, please

[strelnik]

I went to a junkyard in Wisconsin where the guy had a couple of 3/4" drive Milwaukee cordless impact wrenches, and man, they were a life saver in the middle of the field where I unearthed some old W187 parts.

Does anybody have a Milwaukee cordless impact wrench? I know they are pricey and I'm not swimming in cash, but I'm selling all my vacation time as I am unemployed in one job on Friday of this week, so now's the time to buy. I have fortunately lined up another job that starts in 2 weeks.

The Milwaukee website is slow and lists 4 million options, which makes it useless.

So folks, whaddaya think? I'm interested in CORDLESS impact wrenches only. I have a Sawzall and a good cordless driver.and a good electric model.

[tbomachines]

I would try Froogle, you might be able to pick it up for a better price, or used. I'm sure they're on eBay as well if you're willing to do your homework. Milwaulkee products are never cheap!

[kerry]

http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-9078-20-18-Volt-Ni-Cad-Cordless/dp/B0000WUQHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1244486860&sr=8-1

[strelnik]

Originally Posted by kerry

http://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-9078-20-18-Volt-Ni-Cad-Cordless/dp/B0000WUQHA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=automotive&qid=1244486860&sr=8-1

Thanks for the help guys, but you missed the point.

There are a kazillion different current models of cordless. Which one is best for the kind of work we do?

[winmutt]

Originally Posted by strelnik

Thanks for the help guys, but you missed the point.

There are a kazillion different current models of cordless. Which one is best for the kind of work we do?

Meh, I like doing it all by hand.

[strelnik]

Originally Posted by winmutt

Meh, I like doing it all by hand.

Thanks for sharing but will someone answer my question?

Or does no one here use a cordless impact out in the boonies working on things?

I have found an enclave of old MBs, Packards and Citroens and must gear up to go there in July.

My friend is taking his stuff, including his solar-powered charger for his Thuraya phone.

We will dissect, collect, connect and zoom home.

[tbomachines]

Originally Posted by strelnik

Thanks for the help guys, but you missed the point.

There are a kazillion different current models of cordless. Which one is best for the kind of work we do?

I did totally miss the point sorry Strelnik! I can't help you here

[SD Blue]

I have no experience with a particular impact driver but use cordless screwdrivers every day in my work. Best quality......Milwaukee, with DeWalt and a few others forcing them to work hard to stay there. For quality/price Hitachi is the latest to join the battle at the top.

One point that I would recommend is go with the latest lithium-ion drivers. They may cost a bit more but the torque, weight & battery life far exceeds the former ni-cad variety. They are usually smaller in size, which is an added bonus.

[strelnik]

Originally Posted by SD Blue

I have no experience with a particular impact driver but use cordless screwdrivers every day in my work. Best quality......Milwaukee, with DeWalt and a few others forcing them to work hard to stay there. For quality/price Hitachi is the latest to join the battle at the top.

One point that I would recommend is go with the latest lithium-ion drivers. They may cost a bit more but the torque, weight & battery life far exceeds the former ni-cad variety. They are usually smaller in size, which is an added bonus.

Now you're talkin! SDF, Thanks for the info on LI batteries! This is what I need to know- we all do!

How about favorite model numbers of the Milwaukee impact wrenches? There are 34 different models.

IDEA: Why not stickies to review tools? That way, we don't buy the inferior ones and mess up our cars!

I'll be glad to contribute.

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