WHATS A GOOD IMPACT WRENCH?

[SPYDERLK]

Have you drained condensed water from your compressor tank lately? I see you have it up out of the way. Easy to forget. Over time they fill up.
Also, good mention of air QCs. Some do not flow well. An impact wrench is a heavy air user. Many mfgs use average air use numbers making you think not. Think 10CFM at least.
larry

 

[Bird]

With all this talk of impacts, I just ordered a IR2130 to replace my Campbell Housefield pos. I can't seem to find out if that model requires the grease gun. Does anyone know if the IR2130 uses a grease nipple or tool oil? Are the grease guns to fit IR something unique? I assume they are a smaller nipple then standard.

I think you'll find the IR2130 has the grease fitting on the side of the impact housing. Remember, it's not what most people think of an a grease fitting. It's a small dimple with a tiny ball bearing in it. And you need a needle nosed grease gun. You can buy such guns, or you can buy a needle nose adapter for a regular grease gun. You have to press the needle nose into that dimple which will push the little ball bearing inward and allow grease to go in. Of course a new impact wrench will come with grease in it and may not need any for quite some time.

 

[tsteahr]

I think you'll find the IR2130 has the grease fitting on the side of the impact housing. Remember, it's not what most people think of an a grease fitting. It's a small dimple with a tiny ball bearing in it. And you need a needle nosed grease gun. You can buy such guns, or you can buy a needle nose adapter for a regular grease gun. You have to press the needle nose into that dimple which will push the little ball bearing inward and allow grease to go in. Of course a new impact wrench will come with grease in it and may not need any for quite some time.

Very good. Thank you for the info. I'll keep an eye out for a needle nose in my travels.

Good point about about needing lube right away. With my occasional use it will probably be years before it needs a relube. Now that I think about it, I may have such an animal kicking around here. I don't think I ever knew what it was :ashamed:. Time to start digging in my stash.

 

[Ford tractor]

CP734

I have that one and its "ok". Chicago Pneumatic CP7750 is 2x the wrench.

 

[tommaple]

I agree with the consensus that a larger and shorter supply line should solve your problem.

The point that was brought up on iron pipe getting costly if you don't have a pipe threader is well taken. They are also prone to leaks and rust forming in the pipe. Many people prefer copper air lines. Copper is easier to cut, sweating joints is easier than cutting threads and is more likely to be air tight. It also won't rust.

If you look at copper just be sure to get the right type. Copper comes in K, L and M types as well as hard and soft. The best for air lines is the hard L copper. It can handle the pressure better than M or soft types.

As was already mentioned, NEVER use PVC or CPVC for air lines, even though they have what seems to be a high pressure rating.

Good luck.

 

[Bear Foot Farm]

I have that one and its "ok". Chicago Pneumatic CP7750 is 2x the wrench.

It should be , since it's 3 X the COST
LOL

 

[KWentling]

Your air supply is probably your problem, but I also had a brand new IR 2131 that would only put out maybe 200 ft/lb. It was weaker than my 25 year old worn out Snap-On it was supposed to replace. I now have a Mac that puts out 650 in reverse. I rarely get the 3/4 impact out now.

Ditto on the PVC. I've seen the results of that blowing up. Glad no one was in that bay.

Kim

 

[kevinj]

so im curious too should i go pipe or rapid air system.Ilike KEVIN JS pipe system,[probably only take me 100 trips to the hardware store]and am willing to go that route if its the best .Kevin is that 3/4 pipe?so lets poll who thinks i should pipe it ,who thinks rapid air would be as good?
ALAN

Mine is 1/2" but no run is over 50'. You have a long run so I would start out with 3/4" and keep the 1/2" in the 50' range.

No trips to the hardware if you have threader

 

[IXLR8]

Alan,
I am getting ready to run 3/4" copper tubing for the air lines in my 30x30 shop. It is a little expensive... but it is easy to do, and importantly, easy to change if I find I want a different layout. I know I am not going to get it perfect the first time.
Pipe will work and most Lowes/HomeDepots will cut/thread the pipe if you only have a few changes to make. Although they often don't do the best job. I use both teflon tape and pipe dope to seal the threads, especially when L/HD cut the threads. A bit of overkill... but I have not had a fitting leak yet.

 

[escavader]

AT HOMEDEPOT tonight; a 10 length of 3/4 about 11 bucks .COPPER WAS 24
Let me ask you guys this ,ill put this togeather with fittings when possible,but when i need a short peice WHY CANT I WELD IT TOGEATHER WITH MY MIG to save fitting and or threading costs? If i need an elbow ,why cant i heat it up with my rosebud and bend it?Less chance for leaks ,better flow etc im thinking.
One thing i noticed at HD looking at hose,the biggest they had was 3/8,THEY DIDNT EVEN HAVE A SPOT FOR 1/2
alan