Here is a head to head test of 3/8 inch drive Compact Impact Wrenches by Project Farm. Enjoy.
Head to Head Test of 3/8 inch Compact Impact Wrenches
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Testing new tools is one thing testing them when they have been in use for some time is another.
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I like his videos. I agree though they need to get some good use first though but still a cool video.
Yep, I like his videos. They may be not the most accurate testing methods like the use of the one arm bandit but decent entertainment and IMHO should be taken as such most of the time.
Anyone can create and do a long term test. Be our guest. 
Once again, are we talking pro mechanic or shade tree mechanic.
Once again, are we talking pro mechanic or shade tree mechanic.
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Why no Makita? They don't make one?
Validates my purchase of the Milwaukee stubby tested and shows 12V can be quite good.
Validates my purchase of the Milwaukee stubby tested and shows 12V can be quite good.
Makita does have one, WT05. I actually just got one but haven't used it yet. 12v CXT line. Brushless and almost comically small. Too bad it wasn't included in the video.
Pretty happy with my M12 stubby too, running 2Ah and 4Ah batts. I like the grip angle, how small grip can be overall with 2Ah batt, and overall size. Love ASO (auto shut off) mode 4 when tightening lug nuts as it shuts off after reaching 10ft.-lbs.
That's funny the Makitas have a mode that's sorta the opposite of that, it stops spinning it in reverse once it senses you've got it off. I guess so the nuts or bolts don't go flying off. The 12v Makita has two speeds and that auto reverse stop feature.
Cool to know re Makita feature.
I can stop undoing the bolts or nuts when they are loose but I like the feature that allows me to not overtighten them, torque wrench comes out then.
I can stop undoing the bolts or nuts when they are loose but I like the feature that allows me to not overtighten them, torque wrench comes out then.
