Best impact wrench
09-15-2006, 10:01 AM
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I have the Matco version of the 2135ti, same gun, just a red case and it is the quiet model. Its light, has a ton of sack and is very quiet, which IMO is the best thing about it when your using it all day. The Snap On 3/8s is nice, one of the other guys in my shop has it, and it is pretty powerful, but its way to f'n loud and I'd never use it myself. I have the old SO 3/8, and it may not be anywhere near as powerful, but it gets the job done and I got it dirt cheap.
09-18-2006, 01:06 AM
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I have the ingersoll too. Its a nice impact buit It didnt break loose a 1000 ft/lbs bolt. At my last shop me and the mechanics tried it on a 1.5" nut size bolt that was torqued to 850fti/lbs and it wasnt able to budge it. But thats also 3/4" and 1" terratory.
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09-18-2006, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ta12sec
The only way to fly
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
1000 ft.-lbs. of Nut Busting Torque© Lightweight and compact titanium design — only 3.95 lbs. Free speed 9500 RPM; 1250 BPM 625 ft.-lbs. forward; 700 ft.-lbs. reverse 5.0 CFM; 1/4in. inlet Through-handle exhaust; 360++swivel inlet Model 2135TI; U.S.A.
I have it at work and havent been able to stall it on anything
the 2131 is good to I have that one for home use
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
1000 ft.-lbs. of Nut Busting Torque© Lightweight and compact titanium design — only 3.95 lbs. Free speed 9500 RPM; 1250 BPM 625 ft.-lbs. forward; 700 ft.-lbs. reverse 5.0 CFM; 1/4in. inlet Through-handle exhaust; 360++swivel inlet Model 2135TI; U.S.A.
I have it at work and havent been able to stall it on anything
the 2131 is good to I have that one for home use
09-18-2006, 07:13 PM
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at the sears auto center we are supplied with craftsman guns (obviously lol) and they are decent. a couple of us have our own guns that definitely hit harder but all the guns in the shop last about the same due to severe daily abuse. the craftsman we use is the 19905 it is 600ft-lbs reverse. and we never really have problems with not being able to break bolts loose, but if it does happen there are enough matcos and macs in toolboxes to get it done...
09-19-2006, 12:47 PM
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Forgive the noob, but what exactly is a impact wrench? I know its used to loosen big bolts and it looks like a drill, but where does the impact part come into play?
Also, what are your thoughts on a electric impacts? I'm a parking lot mechanic and have no place to use air tools.
Also, what are your thoughts on a electric impacts? I'm a parking lot mechanic and have no place to use air tools.
09-19-2006, 09:37 PM
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Jordan, an impact gun is used to loosen bolts, its what you see the pit crews use in Nascar to zip off the tire lugnuts. I don't know the exact mechanics of it, but the impact all happens inside the case, all I know is on my gun I squeeze the trigger and it makes the bolts loosen or tighten 
Electrics can be good, but you'll likely have to drop some cash to get a good one.
Electrics can be good, but you'll likely have to drop some cash to get a good one. 
09-20-2006, 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by ta12sec
The only way to fly
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
1000 ft.-lbs. of Nut Busting Torque© Lightweight and compact titanium design — only 3.95 lbs. Free speed 9500 RPM; 1250 BPM 625 ft.-lbs. forward; 700 ft.-lbs. reverse 5.0 CFM; 1/4in. inlet Through-handle exhaust; 360++swivel inlet Model 2135TI; U.S.A.
I have it at work and havent been able to stall it on anything
the 2131 is good to I have that one for home use
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
1000 ft.-lbs. of Nut Busting Torque© Lightweight and compact titanium design — only 3.95 lbs. Free speed 9500 RPM; 1250 BPM 625 ft.-lbs. forward; 700 ft.-lbs. reverse 5.0 CFM; 1/4in. inlet Through-handle exhaust; 360++swivel inlet Model 2135TI; U.S.A.
I have it at work and havent been able to stall it on anything
the 2131 is good to I have that one for home use
09-20-2006, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ta12sec
The only way to fly
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
Ingersoll Rand 1/2in. Titanium &;N&; Torque Impact Wrench, Model# 2135TI
09-21-2006, 11:42 AM
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I made a beleiver out of one of the other techs in my shop last night- his old full metal case Mac gun couldn't bust loose a crank pulley bolt. I pulled out my gun and it blasted it right off, no hammering it for a few seconds to break free, it spun right out. I'm sure the IR 2135 (or my Matco-skinned version) will be residing in one of his drawers soon 
09-21-2006, 04:35 PM
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Thanks for the reply Silvy. I'm not ready to spend $300 for a good cordless impact wrench. Looks like my breaker bar (and I) will be getting a workout this weekend.
