[Shop-talk] Cordless Impact Wrenches

[Mark Andy]

Howdy,

On Mon, 27 Apr 2009, Larry Spector wrote:
> I highly recommend the Milwaukee 18V. I've had one for ~5 years now,
> and it still works great. In fact I just replaced the batteries with
> the newer lithium ion packs, and it's better than new!
>
> The one I have is listed here:
> http://www.milwaukeetool.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductId=9079-22&CategoryNam
> e=SC%3a+Impact+Wrenches
>
> It's big and heavy- but it's never failed to remove a lug nut. Mine's
> also marked Made in USA- not sure if they still are.

I also have the Milwaukee 18v, going on 7 years?  I'm still using the 
NiCAD batteries, but have been through a few sets (I also have other 
Milwaukee cordless stuff).  One of the most used / best tools I've ever 
bought.

I've a fan of the impact wrench for sure.  Not a huge fan of the battery 
life (like, how long they work before you need to throw away / replace the 
pack, not how they work with a charge in good condition), but I also don't 
know if anything else is really better.

Mark