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| jimkelly |
  Sep 25 2012, 04:11 PM
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i don't have a compressor, so i have been looking at electric tools.
such as an electric impact wrench and body saw - here are harbor frieght examples, but i'd prefer better quality brands. it does appear that an electrci impact wrench puts out about half the torque that air does, 220lbs vs 400lbs. any suggestions??? Attached image(s) 
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| mittelmotor |
Sep 25 2012, 05:58 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 334 Joined: 21-May 12 From: SoCal Member No.: 14,464 Region Association: None |
I think previous posters are correct in that air tools can offer better power in a smaller package, a real advantage when maneuvering in tight places. But I'm in the same boat as the OP...don't want the expense of a big compressor, the space it consumes, etc.
I've had excellent luck with the electric angle grinder from HF. Hard to go wrong for $18.99, and it comes with an extra set of commutator brushes. |
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jimkelly electric VERSUS air tools Sep 25 2012, 04:11 PM
URY914 You get what you pay for with tools. But with that... Sep 25 2012, 04:16 PM gothspeed I used to use pneumatic tools all the time ...... ... Sep 25 2012, 04:24 PM underthetire Don't cheap out on an impact. I did, and im so... Sep 25 2012, 04:25 PM jimkelly seems like you can't go wrong with dewalt and ... Sep 25 2012, 04:32 PM underthetire Not that I know of. Jig Saw won't work? How ab... Sep 25 2012, 04:55 PM trojanhorsepower I second the suck ass on the HF body saws. I have... Sep 25 2012, 05:04 PM andys I've got three HF air tools; 1/2" impact,... Sep 25 2012, 05:18 PM TargaToy You can do a whole lot with metal blades in your j... Sep 25 2012, 05:45 PM underthetire I never said I didn't like hf air tools, I hav... Sep 25 2012, 06:42 PM The Cabinetmaker Cheap tools are cheap tools. Period. I've had ... Sep 25 2012, 06:43 PM Gint Different pneumatic impact wrenches have different... Sep 25 2012, 11:11 PM kg6dxn I love my 120V impact wrench. Much more torque and... Sep 25 2012, 11:15 PM 76-914 Jim, for what your doing and the number of times t... Sep 26 2012, 08:39 AM r_towle If you are not a super frequent user of the tools ... Sep 26 2012, 08:56 AM
TargaToy
Air tools are really only used for car stuff...
... Sep 26 2012, 08:47 PM jimkelly my electric tools + lincoln mig welder Sep 27 2012, 05:26 AM TargaToy
my electric tools + lincoln mig welder
I have t... Sep 30 2012, 01:35 PM jimkelly the wagner was the cheapest home depot had and it ... Sep 30 2012, 02:08 PM rwilner If you ever do work at friend's places, work a... Oct 1 2012, 08:37 AM |
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