I have used a lot of 1/2 inch impacts over the years, but never gone out and
bought one. I'm now in the market for a new 1/2 inch one. My Remington
finally got to the point that you have to oil it after every lug nut to keep
it developing enough force to take one off, and my no-name died the same
death a month or so ago. The Remington was given to me by a friend about 14
or 15 years ago used, and its done a lot of work so I may have it rebuilt.
The generic, was given to me by somebody else, and it looks a lot lihe
Harbor Freight ones, but it has some other name on it.

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. I do not think my dad has had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement for
my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both brands
and found one to be better than the other?

On Mar 9, 3:29 pm, "Bob La Londe" wrote:
I have used a lot of 1/2 inch impacts over the years, but never gone out and
bought one. I'm now in the market for a new 1/2 inch one. My Remington
finally got to the point that you have to oil it after every lug nut to keep
it developing enough force to take one off, and my no-name died the same
death a month or so ago. The Remington was given to me by a friend about 14
or 15 years ago used, and its done a lot of work so I may have it rebuilt.
The generic, was given to me by somebody else, and it looks a lot lihe
Harbor Freight ones, but it has some other name on it.

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. I do not think my dad has had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement for
my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both brands
and found one to be better than the other?

Bob

I had a cheap one for years, it struggled with lug nuts. About 7
years ago I bought an Ingersol Rand IR2132A. Composite body, light
and powerful. I am very happy with this tool. $140 if I remember
correctly. It had the highest torque rating I could find. There are
are higher torque rated units available today. I have never used a CP

CarlBoyd

"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I have used a lot of 1/2 inch impacts over the years, but never gone out
and bought one. I'm now in the market for a new 1/2 inch one. My
Remington finally got to the point that you have to oil it after every lug
nut to keep it developing enough force to take one off, and my no-name died
the same death a month or so ago. The Remington was given to me by a
friend about 14 or 15 years ago used, and its done a lot of work so I may
have it rebuilt. The generic, was given to me by somebody else, and it
looks a lot lihe Harbor Freight ones, but it has some other name on it.

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. I do not think my dad has had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement
for my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both
brands and found one to be better than the other?




Orchard Supply and Hardware just had their "How to" fair and they had coupon
for an airtool set for $50. Normally $100. OSH local may have an extra
coupon. Had a 3/8 rachet, Impact gun, 25' hose and something else.

Why don't you check to see if you can get a kit to rebuild the Remington?
You probably just have some worn seals, replace those and you are good as
new.

--

Roger Shoaf

About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube, then
they come up with this striped stuff.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I have used a lot of 1/2 inch impacts over the years, but never gone out
and
bought one. I'm now in the market for a new 1/2 inch one. My Remington
finally got to the point that you have to oil it after every lug nut to
keep
it developing enough force to take one off, and my no-name died the same
death a month or so ago. The Remington was given to me by a friend about
14
or 15 years ago used, and its done a lot of work so I may have it rebuilt.
The generic, was given to me by somebody else, and it looks a lot lihe
Harbor Freight ones, but it has some other name on it.

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. I do not think my dad has had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement
for
my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both brands
and found one to be better than the other?

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. �I do not think my dad has had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement for
my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both brands
and found one to be better than the other?

Bob

Visit some tire shops that move a lot of tires. See what brand they
use. Maybe ask the shop manager what he likes.

Bob AZ

"Roger Shoaf" wrote in message
...
Why don't you check to see if you can get a kit to rebuild the Remington?
You probably just have some worn seals, replace those and you are good as
new.

Yeah, I have considered that, maybe as a backup.


--

Roger Shoaf

About the time I had mastered getting the toothpaste back in the tube,
then
they come up with this striped stuff.


"Bob La Londe" wrote in message
...
I have used a lot of 1/2 inch impacts over the years, but never gone out
and
bought one. I'm now in the market for a new 1/2 inch one. My Remington
finally got to the point that you have to oil it after every lug nut to
keep
it developing enough force to take one off, and my no-name died the same
death a month or so ago. The Remington was given to me by a friend about
14
or 15 years ago used, and its done a lot of work so I may have it
rebuilt.
The generic, was given to me by somebody else, and it looks a lot lihe
Harbor Freight ones, but it has some other name on it.

My dad has always had Chicago Pneumatics, and a couple shops I've been
around have the Ingersol Rand impacts also. I do not think my dad has
had
to replace any of his CPs and I am leaning towards one as a replacement
for
my dead ones, but I was wondering if anybody here has beat on both brands
and found one to be better than the other?