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    Cordless Rattleguns

    Any of you guys use these???
    If so can you reccomend specific models???
    Im looking at buying one for changing my grader blades,the spanner twirler at work tells me his Hitachi is good.
    Not interested in cheapo chinese crap.
    It MUST come in under $300,as you cannot write it off in one go with a tax deduction.Anything over $300 per item must be depreciated.
    I guess this is why there are so many "naked" versions on EBAY,ie tool only buy the charger/battery seperate.
    I realise I will need to crack the bolts with a breaker bar,unfortunately the air tank on the grader isnt up to running an air rattle gun as I have one.
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    So far very happy with my Ryobi one. I know they are on the cheaper end of the scale, but it's put up with 12 months of abuse so far.

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    Tim

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    I use a couple of Snap-On 18v ones building (big) sheds. Have flogged them 5 days a week for about 4-5 years now and still going strong. The $300 budget blows that idea out of the water as even a "skin" is >500.
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    Which ever brand you go for, check the torque ratings. As on some of the 1/2 impact guns I looked at the torque ranged from 200nm up to 600nm depending on the model. Dewalt do two that look the same from pictures but there is 200nm of torque difference.

    The Wurth(Milwaukee made) look real nice.

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    Been using my BIL's makita 18V rattler working on his truck today , great bit of kit not sure of the price though.
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    I recently upgraded my cordless drill and splurged and did the combo kit - the makita BTW251 1/2 inch impact driver - it does 170 ft/lbs, and I've found that it makes a R380 gearbox swap tolerable. It's compact enough to fit in tight spaces and does all the gearbox fittings.

    That should give everyone a fair idea on how it is.

    For changing grader blades, the BTW450 ( 325 ft/lbs) is probably what you need. You could even get a torque multipler and forget the breaker bar.
    I almost got one, but it is the size of a normal electric drill and the I don't need the extra torque.

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    Quote Originally Posted by pop058 View Post
    I use a couple of Snap-On 18v ones building (big) sheds. Have flogged them 5 days a week for about 4-5 years now and still going strong. The $300 budget blows that idea out of the water as even a "skin" is >500.
    X2 - my Snap-On 1/2" gun is one of the best things I have ever bought - I've had mine for a few years, and although I don't use it every day now, it has copped a fair flogging at times. Couldn't be happier. As mentioned, blows the $300 budget, but you get what you pay for. Mine runs rings around my mates Hitachi for pure grunt, and battery life.
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.

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    Keep the comments coming guys.
    Model numbers will be good as Fleabay varies HEAPS in similar looking tools,and many dont post the nm value,makes it hard to compare.
    If I HAVE to do the depreciation method I will go with it for a better tool.
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    I have a Makita myself

    All the fellas at work have the Snap-On, no doubt they are just as good

    I prefer the Makita because of the rocker switch, no need to flick a lever to change directions

    And also the fact that Makita make so many cordless tools that take the same battery (I have 1/2 rattler, angle grinder, cordless drill, 1/4 rattler and worklight all using the same style of battery)

    You either get the rattler or cordless drill in Snap-On

    I wouldn't touch a Milwaukee, I've seen a few with the 1/2 anvil cracked off

    Get a skin then buy the batteries and charger seperate. Or get one of these
    New Makita 7.2V-18V Automotive Charger-DC18SE 12V Plug | eBay

    And charge your batteries on the go (I'm assuming that although your grader would be 24V is has a 12v socket in the cab?)
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    I have used the dewalt 18volt unit for 3 years assembling cable trays and stripping landrovers, brilliant.
    I would definately stay away from Hitatchi, spent plenty of time replacing motors and gearboxes in the last year and a bit, they dont like dust at all.
    Have filled the dewalt with plenty of iron ore, has survived 4 apprentices aswell!

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