Don't run out and buy the first one you see. Try the Snap-on Milwaukee as
well. I was playing with the new MAC gun at the Lucas Nats last week, felt
strong but no variable speed like my Snap-On.
GEORGE!!
----- Original Message -----
From: "JAMES KNOX" <knox.james@sympatico.ca>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Cc: "JAMES KNOX" <knox.james@sympatico.ca>
Sent: Saturday, October 11, 2003 11:54 PM
Subject: Re: DML: Semi OT; Impact gun
>
> 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
>
> -----
> 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
> > MCP, A+, Network+, Server+
> > ===============================
> > Efficiency is doing things right.
> > Effectiveness is doing the right things.
> > Character is doing the right thing when nobody is looking.
> > ===============================
> > Contact Info:
> > 217-899-6105 Cell 217-467-8673 Page
> > 217-558-6000 Desk barryoliver@novanis.com
> > Username: barrysuperhawk
> > on AIM, Yahoo, MSN and AT&T IM clients
> > >>> 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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