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- Joined
- Feb 21, 2003
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- Location
- SE Michigan in the middle of nowhere
- Tractor
- Kubota M9000 HDCC3 M9000 HDC
I base all my air and cordless tools on what Torque Test Channel (on YT) rates them at. They have very sophisticated and high tech measuring equipment and ALWAYS provide an unbiased view. Not only do they do cordless tools but air line tools as well as hand tools and torque wrenches.
You'll find the Astro Pneumatic Thor, 1/2" air impact at the top of their ranking lists for not only power, but longevity under use and...
The hallowed Milwaukee cordless tools (ITW), aren't all that good compared to the new generations of others like Rigid (which is also ITW). You need to see who produces them and where before spending the money, I do.
Keep in mind where Milwaukee cordless tools are made, and it's not here either.
The new HF cordless blue 1/2" impact lays waste to all of them for about 1/2 the cost.
Go watch and absorb and then buy as an informed purchaser.
You'll find the Astro Pneumatic Thor, 1/2" air impact at the top of their ranking lists for not only power, but longevity under use and...
The hallowed Milwaukee cordless tools (ITW), aren't all that good compared to the new generations of others like Rigid (which is also ITW). You need to see who produces them and where before spending the money, I do.
Keep in mind where Milwaukee cordless tools are made, and it's not here either.
The new HF cordless blue 1/2" impact lays waste to all of them for about 1/2 the cost.
Go watch and absorb and then buy as an informed purchaser.