I borrowed a Makita rechargeable impact gun this summer and found it much
better than my Armstong Method when I had limited time to change wheels
prior to time trials! A Makita is now on my Christmass list.
Jim Knox 91 Dak 318 LA
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada near Toronto
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From: "BARRY OLIVER" <dhspa58@dhs.state.il.us>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, October 10, 2003 8:19 PM
Subject: RE: DML: Semi OT; Impact gun
>
> Well, Makita makes many fine tools, so I can accept that their cordless
> impact might be worth the effort. My comments were directed at the
> harbor freight style CORDED electric impact wrences, and I stand by my
> assertions....
>
> -Barry
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> >>> bpracing@worldnet.att.net 10/09/03 18:47 PM >>>
>
> I use a Makita rechargeable and it works fine. It won't break wheel
> lugs
> loose or tighten them to proper torque but it's a big time saver when
> changing wheels at the track (I have 3" studs). It has also come in
> handy
> for just about everything else smaller that I've needed to remove or
> install. Just use a torque wrench for the final tightening.
>
> RayB
> http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net]On Behalf Of BARRY
> > OLIVER
> > IMHO, any $$ spent on a light duty impact gun would be better spent on
> a
> > long breaker bar. I have had 2 electric impacts, and they were both
> > useless. The 12v one would melt the cord if you tried to take all of
> > the lugnuts off of a wheel at one time.. the 120v ine was better,
> but
> > not by much.
> >
> > >>> Donald.Mallett@BNSF.com 10/02/03 07:24PM >>>
> >
> > I'm starting to look around for a 12v impact gun (?name) Looking for
> it
> > to
> > plug into the 12v cig. lighter. Looking for what you folks say about
> > what
> > brands, what to look for or avoid. Just need it for light duty. Not
> > looking
> > for the top of the price line nor do I want a piece of junk.
> >
> >
> > --
> > *------------------------------Y2KOTA------------------------------*
> > Don Mallett
>
>
>
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