Impact driver question

Atlantic Dawn

Spotted this in Argos it's an impact driver for €139.99, anyone know if it would be of any use for loosening bolts on a car or would it not be strong enough. I'd like one to be able to do wheel bolts and general engine tinkering .


Features:

• Compact size.
• Light weight .
• Integrated belt clip & magnetic bit holder.
• 10.8V.
• Variable speed.
• Speed 0-2400rpm.
• Reverse function.
• 30hrs charging time.
• 6mm keyless chuck.
• 1 gear.
• 1 torque setting.
• Maximum torque 107Nm.
• 2500 blows per minute.
• Temperature overload function which shuts down unit automatically if it overheats.
• LED power indicator.
• Soft grip handle.
• Accessories included: 30 minute charger, 1 battery, kit box carry case & 1 screwdriver bit.
• Double ended screw bit included.
• Carry case.
• Drill weight 2.42kg.
• Manufacturer's 3 year guarantee (excludes professional use).
• EAN/MPN/UPC/ISBN: 5035048401392.

http://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7114308/Trail/searchtext%3EFATMAX.htm

5T3PH3N

That wouldn't be strong enough, especially as its 10.8v. Also, that's an impact driver which takes a hex bit, its pretty much a slightly stronger screw gun. What you want is an impact wrench to take the wheels off, which will come with a 3/8" or 1/2" square bit for sockets.

Atlantic Dawn

5T3PH3N wrote: »

That wouldn't be strong enough, especially as its 10.8v. Also, that's an impact driver which takes a hex bit, its pretty much a slightly stronger screw gun. What you want is an impact wrench to take the wheels off, which will come with a 3/8" or 1/2" square bit for sockets.

Cheers was thinking it was a bit cheap to be able to do everything.

jayok

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

Cheers was thinking it was a bit cheap to be able to do everything.

I got an eletrically powered (via mains) Impact Driver with 1/2" drive and adjustable upto a maximum torque of 1,000Nm (yes) for £56 on flea-bay brand new from a supplier in the UK. There hasn't been a bolt it hasn't removed yet!

jayok

Here it is - oops it's actually 1,000W with 450Nm of torque. Still hasn't let me down!

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-2-ELECTRIC-IMPACT-WRENCH-GUN-240V-NEW-/140891887859?pt=UK_Home_Garden_PowerTools_SM&hash=item20cdcf98f3

MetzgerMeister

Don't you still need to use a normal wrench to tighten and loosen wheel nuts?

I use a torque wrench I got in Lidl years ago. It's very strong, loads of leverage and has yet to let me down.

dieselbug

Snap on 1/2" cordless, expensive but! you get what you pay for. Bought one used about 4 years back and woundnt be without it.