Thread: Cordless Impact Wrench? what to get?

Originally Posted by Mr Whippy

I have purchased a lot of Makita 18 volt stuff online, and yes they are grey imports. The bloke I buy from will warrant the gear so I still get a warranty. The only down fall being I have to take it back to him, I can't just go to any Makita dealer.

I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the products.... just a warranty loop hole i guess.

Originally Posted by debruiser

If your buying from online you need to be careful because some places will be selling you overseas versions of the tools. IMPORTANT BIT: You will not get warranty! there is a little code on the model plate thingo. it should be numbers with vic or numbers with nsw or something like that, I think it changes.... just ask them if it's the OZ version. Unless you dont care... then it doesn't matter.

I have the Hitachi screw gun 18V, it's great (same unit just a different driver head) I put my 9x6 shed together with it.

Mine came from Toolmart in Kelmscott.They matched the Sydney Tools Ebay price.
Andrew

Originally Posted by uninformed

up untill recently Paslode nail guns were/still are using 6v Ni-cad batteries. Nothing wrong with them in the right applictaion. NiMh was the buzz when it came out, but there was a reason companies like Festool didnt jump on board....I was never really impressed with the so called gains ovf NiMh over Ni-cad.

Yes L-ion batteries are a definite improvement. Ive just upgraded to Hilti 22v gear so will be interested to see how much better it is over my Hitachi 18v L-ion

Id be interested to know where Bosch and others measure their torque for their impact wrenchs.

Andy, any idea of the rpm etc of the Bosch?

1800rpm/650nm
Andrew

Originally Posted by debruiser

I'm sure there is nothing wrong with the products.... just a warranty loop hole i guess.

Visit Sydney Tools website.They tell you the difference between USA spec and Aussie specs.
One point I recall is the US/European batteries have antifreeze wich lessens their lifespan.
Andrew

I used the cordless hammer drill to bore a 1" hole in a ceramic pot today.It was tough going but did the job well.Was surprised by the heat of the exhaust air coming out of the vents.The drill itself wasnt hot at all so it must have a decent cooling system.
Andrew

Originally Posted by uninformed

Id say its because AEG are more designed/marketed to the home owner than professional. I know you dont want to hear that, but its been a few years now since the AEG brand was what it use to be. No longer made anywhere in europe, the name/brand is owned by Techtronics

Techtronic Industries - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

They also own Milwaukee and Ryobi. Milwaukee is their pro/trade range with some stuff made in USA and Germany (I think) as well as Asia.

Trade Tools will no longer sell AEG, one reason they started to see returns/problems.....

I was aware of the above and have even rang Techtronic Industries about the impact wrench.
Can confirm that I was told (true or not) that there was to be an impact wrench added to the AEG line up by the end of next year

In the end I chose AEG for the price (on special), I use the tools on a non regular basis, hopefully they last.

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cheers

Originally Posted by LandyAndy

One point I recall is the US/European batteries have antifreeze wich lessens their lifespan.
Andrew

I find this surprising as lithium's work great in the cold. I have a thermometer on the out side of my fridge freezer with cordless sensors inside. The only batteries that can be used in the freezer sensor are lithium.