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He Man

#30
July 18, 2010, 02:15:42 PM
minimum 5cfm

Charlief

#31
July 18, 2010, 05:58:18 PM
I will add this...

When I took my wheel off the first time I almost admitted defeat.  I used a Husky air impact rated at 500ft# and it didn't budge the nut.  I ended up using a breaker bar and a 5lb sledge hammer. Whacking the shit out of it finally got it to move.

Installation was greased threads and a proper torque.

64duc

#32
July 18, 2010, 07:25:46 PM
Quote from: Charlief on July 18, 2010, 05:58:18 PM
I will add this...

When I took my wheel off the first time I almost admitted defeat.  I used a Husky air impact rated at 500ft# and it didn't budge the nut.  I ended up using a breaker bar and a 5lb sledge hammer. Whacking the shit out of it finally got it to move.

Installation was greased threads and a proper torque.


  Part of the problem: Husky impact is made in China.
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Charlief

#33
July 19, 2010, 12:51:59 PM
Quote from: 64duc on July 18, 2010, 07:25:46 PM

  Part of the problem: Husky impact is made in China.

LOL well then... A new impact will bemn my list!

ducatiz

#34
July 19, 2010, 01:19:30 PM
Meh.  My chinese made harbor freight impact has lasted 6 years now and I've beat the shit out of it.  It cost me 35 bucks and if it finally breaks ill toss it and buy another.  It easily handles 200-225 ftlbs.
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64duc

#35
July 19, 2010, 01:34:02 PM
  My American made Chicago Pnuematic is 34 years and counting.
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ducatiz

#36
July 19, 2010, 02:12:03 PM
that's great!

how much would it cost today to buy?

and which of the CP stuff is still made in the USA?  a quick perusal of their website show many are made in Mexico


Mexico... China... $35... $250...  it's all good...!
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ducpainter

#37
July 19, 2010, 02:29:41 PM
I think it makes a difference if you're using tools, be they pneumatic or simple hand tools, every day for your living or just weekends as to how much you're willing to spend.

Perceived value is everything.

Not much of anything is made here any more...but that is a completely different topic.
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Langanobob

#38
July 19, 2010, 02:42:40 PM
Quote from: 64duc on July 18, 2010, 07:25:46 PM

  Part of the problem: Husky impact is made in China.

64duc, I really like your replies, and we are probably kindred spirits but I wonder if anyone even makes an impact wrench in the USA anymore?

Bob

64duc

#39
July 20, 2010, 06:34:06 AM Last Edit: July 20, 2010, 06:45:30 AM by 64duc
 I'm not really sure if anyone makes an air impact in this country anymore, partly since I've been retired for 3 years now. If anyone does it will probably be one of the major tool brands (Mac, Matco, maybe even K&D or Ingersol Rand) read expensive. Educated guess $200 to $400 range. There ain't no free lunch. Generally you get what you pay for. I'm a CB (cheap bastard) so I have found some good inexpensive hand tools over the years.

 I was a shade tree mechanic until I was 34 then started working in the rental equipment business. 30 years there.
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ducatiz

#40
July 20, 2010, 08:09:25 AM
I totally agree about the older US-made tools -- I have several sets of Craftsman and Matco sockets and spanners and they are phenomenal.  I also have a 20+ yo Devilbiss spray gun and still have no problem getting parts for it.

Unfortunately, most of the big names are importing assemblies, using min-wage labor to put them together and stamping them MADE IN USA (and in small letters "of foreign made components" etc).  I gave up.

Plus, when the CHinese and Indian factories start getting ISO certification and quality has come up while prices are still so low, you have to take notice.

$35 and it's run 6 years so far.  I bet it will crank out another 5-6 years.  If it poops out before then, who cares?
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Charlief

#41
August 22, 2010, 02:32:58 PM Last Edit: August 22, 2010, 02:53:17 PM by Charlief
I know this thread is a couple months old but I have to add something to this discussion

I was trying to remove some shock bolts off my SV with absolutely no luck with my Husky pneumatic.  Having it chatter away with no luck budging the nuts.  My compressor puts out plenty cfm.

I gave up and went to the store and bought a Dewalt 1/2" corded impact. Came home and plugged it in and hit the bolts/nuts. Twenty seconds later I was all done!  I went over to the S2R and tried the rear wheel nut. That came off like it was hand tight.

I guess you do get what you pay for when it comes to impacts.

He Man

#42
August 22, 2010, 03:15:27 PM
what was your gun set on? Theres usually an internal pressure guage aside from the external one.

ducpainter

#43
August 22, 2010, 03:46:58 PM
Quote from: Charlief on August 22, 2010, 02:32:58 PM
I know this thread is a couple months old but I have to add something to this discussion

I was trying to remove some shock bolts off my SV with absolutely no luck with my Husky pneumatic.  Having it chatter away with no luck budging the nuts.  My compressor puts out plenty cfm.

I gave up and went to the store and bought a Dewalt 1/2" corded impact. Came home and plugged it in and hit the bolts/nuts. Twenty seconds later I was all done!  I went over to the S2R and tried the rear wheel nut. That came off like it was hand tight.

I guess you do get what you pay for when it comes to impacts.
Charlie what is the air hose diameter?

Anything smaller than 3/8" will decrease tool performance.
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Charlief

#44
August 22, 2010, 04:45:22 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on August 22, 2010, 03:46:58 PM
Charlie what is the air hose diameter?

Anything smaller than 3/8" will decrease tool performance.

3/8

I was at max pressure on the compressor ... 90# if I remember
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