I'm looking to replace my 9 yr old DeWalt 20v impact. It's a 1/4 drive. I'd like to replace it and get a 1/2 drive electric impact. Is Bauer tools worth it? They seem to perform well in videos I've watched online. I'm also considering Ryobi. Which would you choose and why? Battery compatibility is definitely important I don't want to worry about my tools being obsolete in a year. What is your thoughts?
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Bauer to me seems underpowered at least the one my coworkers have had does. I’ve personally had really good luck with their Earthquake line of tools though. And I don’t have any experience with their Hercules line but have heard good things. I’ve got a few of the Earthquake tools at home and they do great. I have Milwaukee for work. No personal experience with Ryobi but have heard mixed things. If it were me Earthquake or Milwaukee would be my choices.
I went with Milwaukee and have been pleased with them.
I'm all M12 Fuel here.
The ancillary things Milwaukee offers makes it so nice. I just picked up a M18 fan that also can be plugged into the wall. The M18 tire inflator is awesome.
I wouldn't replace it but supplement one with new one. 1/4" and 1/2" drive are different animals. If you do a lot of interior work or remove numerous M13 head or smaller fasteners like on valve covers and trans oil pans, a 1/2" drive impact will make your hand and arm sore pretty fast. The 1/4" drive, no problem. I'm partial to Ingersoll Rand myself as they make industrial impact wrenches to 80,000 ft lb. so they lighter duty models are just as good.
I just picked up the 1/2x18 bandfile.
The cheap 120v one I bought is doing a decent job, I still cant decide if I buy another to go cordless or air.
Your thread on the Wen inspired me. I'm all cordless because I need to stay mobile. Figured why not add to the Milwaukee pile.
