That is the question
I'm splurging on a cordless impact, because it's hot and I'm tired
I've got a 1/2 Earthquake for the big stuff, it's my only non hand tool
Even for lug nuts it's kind of a chore
I was looking for something to help me in general under hood work (timing belt, valve cover, upper intake, maybe some caliper bolts and lug nuts
I want light and compact, understanding that I'm giving up a little power for it (that's fine, see pneumatic above)
Found the Milwaukee M12 stubby impact, looks the perfect size for me
Rated for 250 lb ft for both 3/8 and 1/2 inch models
That's probably optimistic, but if it can remove a 80 lb ft lug nut, I'd be satisfied
The difference is strictly the drive
I inadvertently already ordered the 1/2, but I can cancel for the 3/8
The 1/2 was $40 cheaper ($255 vs $295)
For that you get tool, a 4.0 Ah battery, a 2.0 Ah battery, and a charger
Good to see a wide selection of tools, I'm probably gonna need a new drill/screw gun room
I guess it's just down to what sockets I have vs what I'm willing to buy?
1/2 sockets probably ever so slightly heavier?
1/2 inch sockets don't usually come below a 10mm?
I guess I could snap on a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter for the occasion?
What say you?
I'm splurging on a cordless impact, because it's hot and I'm tired
I've got a 1/2 Earthquake for the big stuff, it's my only non hand tool
Even for lug nuts it's kind of a chore
I was looking for something to help me in general under hood work (timing belt, valve cover, upper intake, maybe some caliper bolts and lug nuts
I want light and compact, understanding that I'm giving up a little power for it (that's fine, see pneumatic above)
Found the Milwaukee M12 stubby impact, looks the perfect size for me
Rated for 250 lb ft for both 3/8 and 1/2 inch models
That's probably optimistic, but if it can remove a 80 lb ft lug nut, I'd be satisfied
The difference is strictly the drive
I inadvertently already ordered the 1/2, but I can cancel for the 3/8
The 1/2 was $40 cheaper ($255 vs $295)
For that you get tool, a 4.0 Ah battery, a 2.0 Ah battery, and a charger
Good to see a wide selection of tools, I'm probably gonna need a new drill/screw gun room
I guess it's just down to what sockets I have vs what I'm willing to buy?
1/2 sockets probably ever so slightly heavier?
1/2 inch sockets don't usually come below a 10mm?
I guess I could snap on a 1/2 to 3/8 adapter for the occasion?
What say you?