rlz wrote:
On Jul 12, 4:46 pm, "Bob F" wrote:
David Nebenzahl wrote:
On 7/12/2010 3:21 PM Steve B spake thus:

Best $10 you'll ever spend. If you know a tool guy, one of these is
a great stocking stuffer. Like you said, you only need it about
once every 1.5 years, but when you do, nothing else will work. If
you keep it in the nice little metal box it comes in, it always
looks like new. It does take a while to learn how to use it,
though. And that is to use it FIRST, before you strip the head off
that bolt. One or two smacks, and you're done. Same for setting a
bolt. A couple of smacks, and it's there.

Also, it should be pointed out that the tool should be set to twist
in the correct direction before applying it, so you don't tighten
the screw or bolt instead of loosening it. (Sounds stupid, but
don't ask me how I know this ...)

And one of the tricks is not to twist it all the way before you hit
it for tight screws. That way it applies more force down into the
head for the rotational force it generates, which reduces risk of
stripping out the screw head.

Here's the link that I found

http://www.harborfreight.com/impact-...ase-37530.html


That thing has a finger guard on the grip! What kind of wimp would want that?