I was ready to buy the 2131, but have been considering the 2135Ti instead since
I first saw it advertised. I'm glad to hear that at least initial impressions
are good!
As far as ratchets go, I've also got to go with those who recommended Facom. I
replaced all my old Craftsman stuff with Facom "Palm Control" ratchets, and
they are absolutely fantastic! Be aware that there are lower priced versions of
the Facom ratchet that do not have the palm control feature, and the handle and
finish are not as good on the cheaper ones (I've got some of each).
For lifts, I've been considering Rotary, Bend-Pak and Mohawk. One nice thing
about Mohawk is that they have a version that allows you to choose a random
spacing between posts (ie, it's not fixed at exactly 12'). This is something
that I will probably need due to space constraints.
Enjoy your toys!
-Larry
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Galt, Stuart A [mailto:stuart.a.galt@boeing.com]
> Sent: Monday, April 21, 2003 10:49 AM
> To: shop-talk@autox.team.net
> Subject: New toy - IR 2135Ti and a couple questions.
>
>
>
> Hello,
>
> I decided to de-lurk and let people know about my initial
> impressions of
> my new impact wrench. It seems that "the" one to buy is the
> IR 2131 and
> I almost bought one... But while looking for the best price I
> ran across
> a new model and decided to give it a try.
>
> http://www.irtools.com/2135Ti/2135Ti/template.htm
>
> I was impressed. My lug nuts are torqued on to 155 ft/lbs
> and this gun
> went "twak-twak-twak-ziinggggg" (that is 3 whacks and then
> nut is spinning
> at a very high rate of speed) This was all on the "low"
> setting. I have
> never used the 2131, but this is the fastest gun I have used.
> I haven't
> professionally turned wrenches for almost 20 years.
>
> Disclaimer: I don't sell tools or benefit from tool sales. I
> just like
> the one that I bought, your mileage may vary, etc.
>
> Question 1:
> I am looking for a "good" brand of ratchet handles? I found that my
> toolbox is oriented toward smaller cars (and I have a F350 now...) and
> broke two 3/8 ratchets (one craftsman and one no-name). I
> don't want to
> start a brand war... I have a few snapon ratchets, and am looking for
> suggestions for good high torque 3/8 and 1/2 ratchets (and source of
> sockets). I like my snap-on stuff, but it is really spendy, and since
> I am not a "shop" I need to track down a snap-on man and he acts like
> he is doing me a favor selling something to me... (Extra credit: I
> am also looking for a low range torque wrench (5-60 ft/lbs?)
>
> Question 2:
> I want a lift and have almost convinced SWMBO that "we" need one...
> Unfortunately, I don't know where I want to put the lift (it could
> go in one of 4 different locations :-) My truck weighs about 8000 lbs
> empty so I need 9k or 10k lift. I have decided that I want a 2 post
> lift, and I want arms that have the flip up pads rather than the
> pin type pads. I know that some 4 post lifts can be put on casters,
> is it possible to have a "mobile" 2 post lift? Any recommendations
> on brands/dealers (either positive or negative)?
>
> Thank you for you time.
>
> Stuart.
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