DeWalt nut buster, DCF900 $199+sh

[newbury]

Just checked the price again- looks like they are up to $259 now.

 

[newbury]

Are there major differences in quality of impact sockets?
I've probably 3 sets of Harbor Freight impact sockets but have only had mid or low range air wrenches.
I looked on Project farm and didn't see any.
Recommendations for economical sockets would be welcome.
I'll probably need a few of the larger sizes, like up to 1.5 inch.

 

[Code54]

Been using the H/F impacts on mine for a good while now and never had a problem. Good thing is if one breaks take it back and get a new one...

 

[Deleted member 371759]

I have the Kobalt 55 piece set. I have beat on them pretty well with a m18 1/2 inch high torque.

 

[stephanadams]

I'm pretty sure that's the impact I've got, and I'm really happy with it.

Speed Test​

 

[buckeyefarmer]

this is a good overview.

 

[newbury]

Note that DeWalt is introducing a newer more powerful beast, but it will probably exceed $200.

Well they've come out with the "new" one. DCF961B, rated up to 1200 ft lbs fastening torque and 1750 ft-lbs of max breakaway torque. Most places seem to be selling it for ~$370.

 

[Code54]

Let's find a deal on the new one. That will take the brush hog blades off!!

 

[lilranch2001]

I've never paid to bust a nut.

I got married twice…. So I did!

 

[4570Man]

Don't consider the Thor wimpy and it's the only one I own besides the IR 1" drive which is a tank and heavy. The IR is really designed for mounting and dismounting 10 hole Bud wheels. You just need a 'real' compressor to run either, one with serious CFM.

I expect you’d like a battery impact if you actually had one. Buying a battery impact even the biggest baddest ones with 4 digit price tags is a heck of a lot cheaper than setting up a shop with a big compressor. And the compressor has a pretty short working radius. It doesn’t do much good when the machine you want to work on is off site.