I currently have an impact that my boss was nice enough to give to me a while ago. It's a Northern Tool branded impact that he had for 10-15 years before it showed up in my garage. I went to use it the other day to rotate the tires on our Impala, and it flat out wouldn't budge the lug nuts. Puzzled, and not living far from my work shop, I ran there and grabbed the impact we have (Napa Heavy Duty) and it zipped them off, albeit, with some grunt. I have an inclination to think they may have been way over torqued to begin with but, any chance this gun is worth keeping around or should I be considering shopping around for one?
There is an opportunity for me to pick up a used Chicago Pneumatic impact and air hammer for a very reasonable price, but I have no idea what the model or serial numbers are off hand. By guess, I would say they are in the 20 year old range.
My only other consideration is that I have read a lot of great reviews on the Earthquake guns at HF. And I must admit, on my last few stops there, I have been increasingly impressed in the quality of SOME of the tools they are carrying/selling.
Keeping in mind that this will be used more as a shade tree mechanic type of a gun than a professional use, I am looking for something that will suit my needs and not break the bank (meaning a thunder gun is out of the question). Budget preferably less than $150.
There is an opportunity for me to pick up a used Chicago Pneumatic impact and air hammer for a very reasonable price, but I have no idea what the model or serial numbers are off hand. By guess, I would say they are in the 20 year old range.
My only other consideration is that I have read a lot of great reviews on the Earthquake guns at HF. And I must admit, on my last few stops there, I have been increasingly impressed in the quality of SOME of the tools they are carrying/selling.
Keeping in mind that this will be used more as a shade tree mechanic type of a gun than a professional use, I am looking for something that will suit my needs and not break the bank (meaning a thunder gun is out of the question). Budget preferably less than $150.