cordless power tools - Page 2

gazwad · 04-01-2019, 10:58 AM

I bought one of these a few weeks ago:
https://www.toolstop.co.uk/sealey-cp...SABEgLdJPD_BwE
It's brilliant, it works as a normal ratchet so you can undo very tight bolts by hand then wizz it off and when tightening you can wizz it up then just give it a check by hand (most bolts are tightened enough though). and is pretty compact so will fit most places a normal ratchet will (in fact can be better as you don't need room to crank it). saves a lot of time and effort and the batteries seem to last ages

Oz · 04-01-2019, 11:24 AM

Link doesn't works for me

Oz · 04-01-2019, 11:53 AM

No worries I've nabbed the product number out of the link and Googled it

I've been inspired to get one but I've gone for the 50lb/ft version rather than the 33lb/ft, Amazon had a good deal on a kit (wrench, 2 batteries, charger and carry bag), rrp was over £500, I got it for £199

evolotion · 11-01-2019, 09:17 PM

I use my tools every day in work , and am a bit of a tart so all my gear is snap-on. slowly but surely replacing all my ni-cd stuff with newer lithium stuff. tbo 10-15 years ago no one could touch the snap-on cordless stuff, the drill could snap my wrist and impact was superb, nowadays technology has caught up. most any current brand of cordless tool has plenty of power IMHO the only reason I stuck with snap-on is their warranty/repair service and longevity of the tools I love them, but not sure id recommend for a home gamer they are pretty low on the "bang for buck" scale.

on the right angle stuff, I have the snap on battery ratchet #CTR761B its a stout little piece but its not up to impact levels of torque output, I have heard good things about the milwaukee M18BRAIW which is a genuine right angle impact wrench, but never ran into anyone I know who has one to compare.

Kam · 13-01-2019, 06:00 PM

I picked up this impact wrench from Machine Mart a while back, I know your wanting cordless Gaz but it is corded, however with 450nm for £72 it is excellent power to cost ratio

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...impact-wrench/

Haven't found anything yet it can't undo

monkey · 25-01-2019, 07:42 AM

I bought one of these puppies from Machine Mart

https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...h--impact-wre/

Really good value for money I reckon. Its made a world of a difference and saves so much time!

Oz · 15-02-2019, 08:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oz

No worries I've nabbed the product number out of the link and Googled it

I've been inspired to get one but I've gone for the 50lb/ft version rather than the 33lb/ft, Amazon had a good deal on a kit (wrench, 2 batteries, charger and carry bag), rrp was over £500, I got it for £199

Just to update that I've had it for a little while now and it works great provided the nuts aren't overly tight but the one thing I have found is that I am so used to reaching for a ratchet I keep forgetting to actually use it

wee man · 24-02-2019, 12:10 AM

Ive used snap on for years. Reliability is there diwn fall. Battery ratchet is bang on but now moved over to mac tools bruiser and 3/8 18v gun. By far a better tool. Fancied the milwaukee stuff but witj mac dealer lends you replacement while yours being fixed if it breaks. Plus now got dewalt 54v grinder batteries work on mac what a tool. These get abused on daily basis. Cant recommend better

04-01-2019, 10:58 AM	#16
gazwad Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: northampton Posts: 2,054 Subframe: Home Made CC: 1796 Make: Rover ECU: standard	I bought one of these a few weeks ago: https://www.toolstop.co.uk/sealey-cp...SABEgLdJPD_BwE It's brilliant, it works as a normal ratchet so you can undo very tight bolts by hand then wizz it off and when tightening you can wizz it up then just give it a check by hand (most bolts are tightened enough though). and is pretty compact so will fit most places a normal ratchet will (in fact can be better as you don't need room to crank it). saves a lot of time and effort and the batteries seem to last ages __________________ my build: http://www.16vminiclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4887 https://youtu.be/X7O46JmFPh0

04-01-2019, 11:24 AM	#17
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,502 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	Link doesn't works for me __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - standard length round nose B series with Rover K series frame, will it all fit ??

04-01-2019, 11:53 AM	#18
Oz Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Jersey, Channel Islands Posts: 4,502 Subframe: Other CC: 1595 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	No worries I've nabbed the product number out of the link and Googled it I've been inspired to get one but I've gone for the 50lb/ft version rather than the 33lb/ft, Amazon had a good deal on a kit (wrench, 2 batteries, charger and carry bag), rrp was over £500, I got it for £199 __________________ New subframe fitting has begun - slowly Build Thread - standard length round nose B series with Rover K series frame, will it all fit ??

11-01-2019, 09:17 PM	#19
evolotion Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glasgow. Posts:17,498 Posts: 6,125 Subframe: Home Made CC: 1400 Make: Rover ECU: Megasquirt	I use my tools every day in work , and am a bit of a tart so all my gear is snap-on. slowly but surely replacing all my ni-cd stuff with newer lithium stuff. tbo 10-15 years ago no one could touch the snap-on cordless stuff, the drill could snap my wrist and impact was superb, nowadays technology has caught up. most any current brand of cordless tool has plenty of power IMHO the only reason I stuck with snap-on is their warranty/repair service and longevity of the tools I love them, but not sure id recommend for a home gamer they are pretty low on the "bang for buck" scale. on the right angle stuff, I have the snap on battery ratchet #CTR761B its a stout little piece but its not up to impact levels of torque output, I have heard good things about the milwaukee M18BRAIW which is a genuine right angle impact wrench, but never ran into anyone I know who has one to compare. __________________ 11.9@118 :) Denis.

13-01-2019, 06:00 PM	#20
Kam Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Hants Posts: 4,784 Subframe: Allspeed CC: 2000 Make: Honda ECU: DTA	I picked up this impact wrench from Machine Mart a while back, I know your wanting cordless Gaz but it is corded, however with 450nm for £72 it is excellent power to cost ratio https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...impact-wrench/ Haven't found anything yet it can't undo __________________ My mini has got nothing to prove so nothing to lose

25-01-2019, 07:42 AM	#21
monkey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: London Posts: 915 Subframe: Allspeed CC: 1600 Make: Honda ECU: A box of chips	I bought one of these puppies from Machine Mart https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/clar...h--impact-wre/ Really good value for money I reckon. Its made a world of a difference and saves so much time! __________________ An expert is someone who tells you why you can't do something- Alec Issigonis

24-02-2019, 12:10 AM	#23
wee man Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: stourbridge Posts: 598	Ive used snap on for years. Reliability is there diwn fall. Battery ratchet is bang on but now moved over to mac tools bruiser and 3/8 18v gun. By far a better tool. Fancied the milwaukee stuff but witj mac dealer lends you replacement while yours being fixed if it breaks. Plus now got dewalt 54v grinder batteries work on mac what a tool. These get abused on daily basis. Cant recommend better __________________ 12.71@108.44

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