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Oxtar41 · 01-14-2011, 01:22 PM

Im a technician for a living and use the snap-on cordless 1/2 inch all day long. I paid like 449 for it and its worth evey penny. You cant beat snap on especially for battery operated tools.

CC Performance · 01-14-2011, 01:29 PM

Having just bought a new 1/2 drive Makita Ion drill, I might give them a look see.
This drill is perhaps the nicest most powerful cordless I have ever owned.

Oldrocker · 01-14-2011, 07:21 PM

I have two Snap-on cordless impacts that are used in a shop environment. They take a beating and keep on working. These are by far the best cordless tools out there in my opinion.

brandotron · 01-14-2011, 07:23 PM

I have a Goodyear racing one. I think it was on sale for 60 or 80 bucks at Pep Boys a couple years back. One of the best tools in my garage - a real timesaver!

redevil663 · 01-14-2011, 07:48 PM

im a technician as well all my tools are from snap on...cost lot of money the gun will never breaks on u its 100 times better than craftsman or other brands

bluetooth-ss · 01-14-2011, 07:58 PM

Snap-on

oldfriend · 01-14-2011, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownSS

He folks, Im looking for a cordless impact that is capable of removing lug nuts.....probably need one that is the 1/2 " drive.........does anybody have any experience as to which ones are worth having? Where are the best prices? Thanks for any information !!!

Blown

Take a look at Makita 1/2 '' DRIVE 18 V WITH THE NEW KIND OF battery

Camarofan69 · 01-14-2011, 09:08 PM

Snap on

i sold my extra one i had on here and it lasted all of about 5 mins on the for sale boards

markssylver · 01-14-2011, 09:20 PM

I have the snap on.18 volt 1/2 in impact you can also get it with a 12 volt car charger

ss=scuba steve · 01-14-2011, 09:33 PM

I am a diesel mechanic, and I endorse these messages.

shank0668 · 01-14-2011, 09:33 PM

Milwaukee gets my vote, because the two 20+ year old drills that have been beat to he!! in my dads machine shop are still around today.

ss=scuba steve · 01-14-2011, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by gmpartsman00

I personally have a Snap-On 1/2" drive cordless impact. I spent about $550 a year ago, and it's probably one of the best tools I've invested in. It was a little pricey, but get's the job done very easily.

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Originally Posted by The Viz

SnapOn one here too. Best way to go!

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Originally Posted by derklug

+3 on the Snap-0n. Pricey but I use it every day and it has held up well.

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Originally Posted by critteral

Snap On

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Originally Posted by Oxtar41

Im a technician for a living and use the snap-on cordless 1/2 inch all day long. I paid like 449 for it and its worth evey penny. You cant beat snap on especially for battery operated tools.

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Originally Posted by Oldrocker

I have two Snap-on cordless impacts that are used in a shop environment. They take a beating and keep on working. These are by far the best cordless tools out there in my opinion.

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Originally Posted by redevil663

im a technician as well all my tools are from snap on...cost lot of money the gun will never breaks on u its 100 times better than craftsman or other brands

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Originally Posted by bluetooth-ss

Snap-on

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Originally Posted by Camarofan69

Snap on

i sold my extra one i had on here and it lasted all of about 5 mins on the for sale boards

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Originally Posted by markssylver

I have the snap on.18 volt 1/2 in impact you can also get it with a 12 volt car charger

Sorry these messages.....

Snap on is the best !

Viper595 · 01-14-2011, 09:51 PM

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Originally Posted by redevil663

im a technician as well all my tools are from snap on...cost lot of money the gun will never breaks on u its 100 times better than craftsman or other brands

i second this. use mine every day. extremely reliable, and gets the job done right.

Avalnch · 01-14-2011, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by BlownSS

He folks, Im looking for a cordless impact that is capable of removing lug nuts.....probably need one that is the 1/2 " drive.........does anybody have any experience as to which ones are worth having? Where are the best prices? Thanks for any information !!!

Blown

Are you looking for a cordless impact that will take lug nuts off by itself (without manually breaking the bolts first)? I've never used the SnapOn ones, but your typical lug nut is torqued to 90 ft-lbs. If the SnapOn can do this, then by all means, get this. However, you will always need to properly re-torque the lug nuts back on, so you'll end up with manual tools anyways (unless you get one of those color coded torque extensions).

I manually break off and torque down the lug nuts by hand. I then use my trusty 10 y.o. Craftsman 18V cordless to do the rest. Be careful not to drop the nut onto your wheel.

01-14-2011, 07:23 PM	#18
brandotron I am the internets. Drives: dangerously Join Date: May 2009 Location: Redondo Beach, CA Posts: 12,571 View My Garage	I have a Goodyear racing one. I think it was on sale for 60 or 80 bucks at Pep Boys a couple years back. One of the best tools in my garage - a real timesaver! __________________

01-14-2011, 07:58 PM	#20
bluetooth-ss Drives: 2010 ABM 2SS/RS A6 and 2018 2500 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 2,069	Snap-on __________________ BLUETOOTH-SS

01-14-2011, 09:33 PM	#24
ss=scuba steve Drives: 2011 1SS Cyber Gray Metallic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SoFla Posts: 863 View My Garage	I am a diesel mechanic, and I endorse these messages. __________________

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Oxtar41 Drives: 700 rwhp 2010 SS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Garage.. Posts: 803	Im a technician for a living and use the snap-on cordless 1/2 inch all day long. I paid like 449 for it and its worth evey penny. You cant beat snap on especially for battery operated tools.

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CC Performance Account Suspended Drives: 99 Camaro SS, 79 z28, 70 GTX Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: ST Helens, OR Posts: 1,759	Having just bought a new 1/2 drive Makita Ion drill, I might give them a look see. This drill is perhaps the nicest most powerful cordless I have ever owned.

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Oldrocker Drives: 2010 SS2/RS Victory Red Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Here and Now Posts: 387	I have two Snap-on cordless impacts that are used in a shop environment. They take a beating and keep on working. These are by far the best cordless tools out there in my opinion.

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redevil663 Drives: 2SS/RS black w/ white stripes, M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: west orange, nj Posts: 24	im a technician as well all my tools are from snap on...cost lot of money the gun will never breaks on u its 100 times better than craftsman or other brands

01-14-2011, 09:08 PM	#22
Camarofan69 The Autoglass Guy Drives: 1969 SS 396, 1969 SS , 2010 RS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Corvallis MT Posts: 869 View My Garage	Snap on i sold my extra one i had on here and it lasted all of about 5 mins on the for sale boards

01-14-2011, 09:20 PM	#23
markssylver Drives: 95 bbb impala ss Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: md Posts: 332	I have the snap on.18 volt 1/2 in impact you can also get it with a 12 volt car charger

01-14-2011, 09:33 PM	#25
shank0668 Drives: '14 LML/'06 LJ/'76 Trans Am Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,438 View My Garage	Milwaukee gets my vote, because the two 20+ year old drills that have been beat to he!! in my dads machine shop are still around today.