I have had a couple of these. They are
cheap and only last 50 events or so.
However, the battery never is dead
and I don't have to break the nuts loose,
which is real handy.
At $39 each, it will take me 15 to 20
years to wear out enough of these
cheap tools to equal the cost of the
Snap On. Given this, I am happy, even
though I would prefer something of higher
quality.
I have had good service from Harbor
Freight (and Tire Rack) when I have a
problem, but that is not everyone's
experience.
Jim Hedderick
Houston, Texas
-----Original Message-----
From: MattGent@aol.com <MattGent@aol.com>
To: autox@autox.team.net <autox@autox.team.net>
Date: Sunday, October 29, 2000 7:23 PM
Subject: impact wrench for lugs
>We finally ordered one of the 12V impact wrenches from Harbor Freight, the
>cheapo Chicago Elecrtic one ( I think it was $39). We got it and it just
>spins, never actually impacts, so it can't turn the nut. I'm pretty sure I
>read on here that people have used this one...what are your experiences
with
>it? I'd exchange it for one that works, but the whole thing feels and
looks
>cheap, down to the gramatical errors on the packaging.
>
>Are there any other higher-quality units out there, 12V or battery, that
>don't cost over $150? A friend has a battery powered snap-on one that
works
>great, but he paid about $350 for it.
>
>Matt
>
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