Cordless rattle guns and drills that aren't shit?

[snavy]

Ryobi was your problem.

I've sheared off a wheel stud with my makita 450.

That's why I have a makita btw450 now as well, proven from users it's a tough brother.

But today was the first time the 450 failed me, balancer bolt must be tight as it did everything previously with ease.

[snavy]

The new bosch and makita li-ion batteries last longer than it takes to charge the other battery so it's kind of a moot point.

If you haven't used one yet have a go. You'll be genuinely shocked at how hard they go and for how long.

Yeah I'm surprised how long the makita batteries last as well!

[Terribleone]

How long do the batteries last before they need charging with the strap on ones? I have a smallish snap on cordless drill and battery life is shithouse between charges.

I have a small 3/8" SnapOn impact gun and its rubbish, battery lasts half a day. But my 1/2" used to last me 2 full days of proper use, its 4 years old now and I probably get 1 day out of it but its down on power too.

[Skippy]

I have a Chicago pneumatic one and it is pretty good but pricey.
The guys in the shop with snap on ones grab mine when theirs arent strong enough.
I would probably get a makita one of ebay if i had to get another.

[CussCuss]

Have been using this one for ages for doing wheel nuts, works a treat and is ~$100 http://www.4wdworld.com.au/Handy-12v-Impact-Wrench.html

Use a torque wrench to tighten them the last bit though of course.

[Reedy]

Local Supercheap Auto is selling this for $49.99, but i've got a feeling it's junk. All of the boxes on their shelf have been opened and re-packed. Suggesting they've all been returned. Specs on it are good but I'm not gonna buy something if it's not going to do the job.

http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/onl...pc#Description

[ar3nbe]

Looking at the pic I think its the style were it "charges up" and then does one large impact to take the nut off. From experience it does 3-4 of these charges to take the nut off.

I bought something similar years ago and it was ok but slow. I did end up killing it.

[rollin7]

i had 2 expensive ass de-walts

one broke, one worked forever

go with bigmuz's advice as hes in the trade

[Kyle]

Do it once, do it right, buy the makita btw450. You'll never complain again

[Mister Black]

There is a group buy on Aus300zx going at the moment on the Hitachi WR18DL Cordless 1/2-inch Square-Drive Impact Wrench, anyone got one? Any good?

[Reedy]

Link to the group buy? Cost??

[Reedy]

Looking at the pic I think its the style were it "charges up" and then does one large impact to take the nut off. From experience it does 3-4 of these charges to take the nut off.

I bought something similar years ago and it was ok but slow. I did end up killing it.

Yea ok so that looks good for the price but perhaps a little too slow for my liking. I want something that can crack and whip a wheel nut off in a couple of seconds.

[Mister Black]

Link to the group buy? Cost??

http://www.aus300zx.com/forum/showthread.php?t=317373

2-5 = $335ea
6-10 = $320ea
11-20 = $305ea
21+ = $290ea

Package includes:
18v Rattle gun
18v Battery
Charger

Without a case or add $15 if you want the hard case.

And extra batteries are:
2-5 = $105ea
6-10 = $100ea
11-20 = $95ea
21+ = $90ea

Delievered to Perth + shipping east coast which say $15 per person to each major city, but ideally bulk shipping to 1 person would save coin.

[Justin Bieber]

Have been using this one for ages for doing wheel nuts, works a treat and is ~$100 http://www.4wdworld.com.au/Handy-12v-Impact-Wrench.html

Use a torque wrench to tighten them the last bit though of course.

Quality bit of kit these. I know a number of people that use them and no complaints/issues. They can often be had for nothing with magazine subscriptions to various 4wd mags.

[Reedy]

Here's a good video of one of those 12V plug in ones in use. That thing is slower than using a wheel brace.

Also, LOL at the background music in this video. WTF.