Ok forget the Vevor impact 
Impact wrench and air compressor
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Not needed.
The suggestion of a HF Earthquake (or whatever their latest greatest model is called) is excellent. They seem to put out good power for a good price and be reasonably durable.Ok forget the Vevor impact
This is all you need for your intended usage. If possible, be on the lookout for a Black Friday sale or coupon.
This IMO is the best buy in air impacts. It is a killer for the price.
www.harborfreight.com
1/2 in. Super Compact Air Impact Wrench, Twin Hammer, 1000 ft. lbs., Green
Amazing deals on this 1/2In Compact Air Impact Wrench Green at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
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Thank you
Thank you as well..This IMO is the best buy in air impacts. It is a killer for the price.
1/2 in. Super Compact Air Impact Wrench, Twin Hammer, 1000 ft. lbs., Green
Amazing deals on this 1/2In Compact Air Impact Wrench Green at Harbor Freight. Quality tools & low prices.
Would get a cordless Hercules or Bauer from HF. Be better, and take up less room. The Hercules are 5 year warranty 3 year battery on the brushless. Look for a good sale
That's awesome
For as often as I use it.. the batteries would just, die on me.. and I would rather it be ready when I am.. in case I decide to do it on a spur of the moment. LOL
You'd be surprised how well they hold their charge.For as often as I use it.. the batteries would just, die on me.. and I would rather it be ready when I am.. in case I decide to do it on a spur of the moment. LOL
I'd go cordless, my Makita charges the battery very quick, and not chasing an air line around has to have some value in it, even if the batteries have to be replaced on a yearly basis (and swapped out every few hours). I bought the drill & quarter inch impact when building my home office; it came with a charger and one or two batteries. Something else followed, with another battery and charger... then the circular saw with more batteries and a dual bay charger. The quarter inch impact drives construction screws very nicely (I'll never swing a hammer ever again!) and occasionally I'll use it on the car for lighter duty stuff. The 1/2" impact rarely doesn't have what I need, but I'm no mechanic.
That said, the cheapskate I am, I'd go with the HF Earthquake, mine works well (bought it before I went cordless several years later). But the cheapo Husky oilless compressor... that I'm not so sure about, I think the 3/8" line (?) (it's not the rinky-dink quarter inch line) doesn't flow enough air, or maybe it's the compressor regulator, but I'd swear, years ago when I was using it, it was not holding 90psi to the air tool like it should be. That and the oilless compressor is not what you'd call "quiet". If I were to do it again, oilled and not from Home Depot.
That said, the cheapskate I am, I'd go with the HF Earthquake, mine works well (bought it before I went cordless several years later). But the cheapo Husky oilless compressor... that I'm not so sure about, I think the 3/8" line (?) (it's not the rinky-dink quarter inch line) doesn't flow enough air, or maybe it's the compressor regulator, but I'd swear, years ago when I was using it, it was not holding 90psi to the air tool like it should be. That and the oilless compressor is not what you'd call "quiet". If I were to do it again, oilled and not from Home Depot.
This one (1200 lb/ft) will be on sale for $95 from Black Friday through Monday, down from $129.
I have the older version and it seems to be my go to. You can't go wrong with Astro Tools, I found their CS to be fantastic as well.
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I have an older version of this one. It was my first (of now many) 20v Dewalt tool. The batteries have very little discharge. I too got it for putting on and taking off snow tires, on two cars. Worth the investment imho considering I used to use a breaker bar.
That's always good to hear. I have that saved, my Amazon list. That looks very promising.. as I don't need it immediately. But I'm definitely looking for something soon. So that might fit the bill. When it comes back in stock.
