IMPACT WRENCH/WINDY GUN

[slippy]

Had some joy on the bay of late so got some 'free' ££ sat in my Paypal account and I'm fancying a WIndy gun so any recomendations appreciated  

[nikpro]

I use an 18v dewalt - it's very good.

[JeffC]

I bought a cheapy 2 years ago off the bay, gets used every week, its ok but hasnt got the grunt to crack tight wheel nuts   everyone seems to use it trackdays and no one complains until I use it last and after 3 people have done two wheel changes I have to use a wheel brace (captain/mark at oulton        )

sealey on is very good and used by most the garages/tyre spots  I go to without issues, will set you back £170 ish though  

[slippy]

170 large

No sweat

[slippy]

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[Asterix]

have used rich and barney's guns this w/e...whatever they were, i'd recommend

[scubajess]

Don't get one like this!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8O0owFqo30I

[Asterix]

what did you get in the end Slipmeister?

[JeffC]

I recently  upgraded to the sealey one I mentioned and its impressive , (£100 brand new from  ebay ) had a go with a  daddy snap on one last week and they are something else but at a price ( close to £300)    

[Asterix]

am I right in thinking the more volts the better, with 24v being the minimum recommended?

[JeffC]

dont think so , my sealy is less voltage than my cheapy but will crack tight nuts  

think its like a bhp and torque thing more bhp not always better    

[slippy]

Torque is the thing to look for and I didn't buy one because Funslob is getting one for Christmas

[Nick Algar - Competition Secretary]

Got a Sealey and they are "cracking" the nuts all day long  

[Asterix]

like this one?

[ChrisG]

Good quality 12v drills like De-Walts are usually more powerful than the cheap 24v ones, so I suspect the same is true with impact wrenches. Like for like obviously a 24v unit will be more powerful though, but you'll pay for the privilege.