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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006   
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I have been looking at a few jobs on the defender that I reckon would be a bit easier with an impact gun, such as replacement of diff nose seals etc. Whilst I have air it's only for spraying not tools so I was wondering what is a good general service gun to look at, I had thought makita they seem to be good for other stuff? Cheers. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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1st Nov 2013 7:25am |
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| landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5706 
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Brought makita 18v one last week. Very happy with it, nice size.
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1st Nov 2013 7:44am |
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| rhinopower81 Member Since: 28 Oct 2012 Location: Carmarthen Posts: 134  
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I also went for the makita, very happy with it. Go Hard or Go Home
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1st Nov 2013 7:52am |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006
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Makita looking good then. Cheers. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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1st Nov 2013 8:10am |
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| Macpaul Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: SW Surrey Posts: 439  
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Makita is good kit. Tools of choice for a lot of builders.
I've got a Ryobi 18v rattle gun which is nicely controllable and a fair amount of power but a few fittings on my 2003 hardtop have defeated it. Have a look at the max torque figure in the spec sheet of the guns you're looking at. 2003 Td5 110 Hardtop Now a 2013 110 USW too. |
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1st Nov 2013 8:25am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17384 
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Machine Mart does a 240v corded impact wrench for about £60. I was sceptical (always am of MM stuff since most is of Chinese origin) but needed one for a massive fencing job* so bought one - absolutely BRILLIANT!
It has worked hour after hour in all weathers running off a portable genny for the original job, and also sees regular use now on just about everything. * Driving three 12mm x 100mm coach screws without pilot holes into every one of over 200 fenceposts to hold overhang brackets. |
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1st Nov 2013 9:21am |
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| uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340
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I bought 7 Snap on 18v Impact wrenches for our Crane erectors at work and one Snap on and one Milwauke for our hoist division the Snap on wrench wins hands down for the heavy work it's the first tool out of the box and the last one to be put away but would be an overkill for jobs at home. I just can't justify spending £400.00 on the Snap on one for myself, I'll borrow one from work when I need one
Uncas |
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1st Nov 2013 10:49am |
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| MartinK Member Since: 02 Mar 2011 Location: Silverdale (Lancashire/Cumbria Border) Posts: 2665 
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I'm on DeWalt. One's the old 18v battery type, and one's the new battery type (DCF885 IMPACT DRIVER 3AH 3AMP LI-ION).
The older 18v type "feels" better/sturdier, but the new one (DCF885) has much better battery life, it's lighter, and slightly smaller (so easier to get into tight spaces). Both been brilliant. I'll be swapping my XC70 wheels over at the weekend (to winter tyres/wheels) - I'll see how the DCF885 handles that job  Defender "Puma" 2.4 110 County Utility (possibly the last of the 2.4's) |
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1st Nov 2013 11:47am |
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| DOOFER Member Since: 07 Oct 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 412 |
i have the latest model from snap on and use everyday, wouldn't be without it. but looking at the specs, the milwaukee has the same power but it's a lot cheaper, £700ish for the snap on with two batteries and the milwaukee is only £379 http://www.buyaparcel.com/pageview.php?pag...ower+Tools
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1st Nov 2013 1:55pm |
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| uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340
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When I bought the Snap-on ones they were on offer at £395.00 the offer has now ended and the price to me is about £500.00 plus the dreaded. The Milwauke was about £369.00 We have had problems with bearings failing and and trigger switches failing, all repaired under warranty on the Snap-on wrench, but having said that they have some heavy work to do.
Uncas |
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1st Nov 2013 4:14pm |
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| DOOFER Member Since: 07 Oct 2012 Location: Suffolk Posts: 412 |
Wow, I've never seen the snap on guns as cheap as that. Are you talking about the latest model with the led lamp above the trigger? If so I better have words with my dealer. Best I've seen them on offer is £625 plus vat
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1st Nov 2013 4:24pm |
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| uncas Member Since: 22 Nov 2012 Location: Wentworth near Rotherham Posts: 340
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we have an account with Snap-on industrial, i'll get an up to date quote on Monday.
Uncas |
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1st Nov 2013 4:33pm |
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| lambert.the.farmer Member Since: 11 Apr 2012 Location: harrogate Posts: 2006
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Snap off sounds a bit too industrial. Will have a look at the corded one but the makita looks good if a decent deal can be found. Cheers all. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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1st Nov 2013 6:04pm |
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| Landlord Member Since: 27 Oct 2009 Location: Hampshire Posts: 582 
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Likewise went with Makita 18V - great kit  2007 TD5 90 Hard Top |
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1st Nov 2013 6:11pm |
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