Tools

[Wayne Cox]

At 03:35 PM 7/22/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>Anyone have any experience with the "cheap" electric impact wrenches that
>proliferate on eBay? There are many that sell for under $30. Obviously, no

I used one years ago to take off the axle nuts.  It worked OK, but was a
bunch bulkier than an air wrench, and not as strong.

>Also, can I use regular sockets with an impact wrench? What's the advantage
>of using impact sockets? The impact sockets are much more expensive than

Impact sockets don't shatter and blow shrapnel in your face  ;)  They're
stronger, and less brittle.  If you use plain grade sockets, have some
safety glasses on!
   -Wayne