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Posted December 17, 2015 - 06:29 PM
Sears has a special on Craftsman 1/2" air impact wrenches for just $21.99! (normally $59.99) It puts out 400 foot pounds. Not the best but for just $22 who can complain! I ordered one while I was ordering my Grandson Case some tools. His Dad and I are starting him a tool collection so when he's older he'll have a bunch of tools to kickstart his wrenching days. HERE is a link to the air impact.
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Posted December 17, 2015 - 07:32 PM
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Posted December 17, 2015 - 10:02 PM
The last I heard about a year ago Craftsman switch from American made tool to Chinese made tools. Their default rate went up about 25%. Not near the tool they used be by any means. Possibly made by the same plant that ,makes the HF tools. My opinion only.
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 06:22 AM
Awesome...I needed one! I have this one and have enjoyed, it, but dropped it on the air chuck and she leaks air like crazy now. I also had a $6 balance on an old gift card I thought I'd never use up, and my wife told me last nite I needed to go by Sears to pickup a Christmas order. Perfect timing!
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 07:41 AM
The last I heard about a year ago Craftsman switch from American made tool to Chinese made tools. Their default rate went up about 25%. Not near the tool they used be by any means. Possibly made by the same plant that ,makes the HF tools. My opinion only.
I've never had a HF air tool to die on me, and some are nearing 20 years old. I have however had a few Campbell Hausfield get beyond fixing. CH air tools may be built over there too for all I know.
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 07:53 AM
That's a pretty good deal, should get one.
I bought an air tool kit from Costco many moons ago, the impact won't even remove lug nuts, it's rated at 400#'s, but I think it's more like 80 
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 10:47 AM
Bought one at TSC and it still works fine. Dropped it one day and broke the end of the anvil off and now the sockets won't stay on for anything.
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 12:50 PM
I would put air to impact and test it. You'll either say "heck ya!" or be happy to have receipt.
I came across this Mastercraft impact in pawn shop for $25. They did not know what they had. These are 231 IR impact stamped for Mastercraft. Excellent impact that retails over $200 up here
Edited by Jazz, December 18, 2015 - 03:11 PM.
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Posted December 18, 2015 - 01:41 PM
I bought a used Blue point at a pawn shop for $65 and it has a small leak at the trigger. I need to check and see if a kit is available for it. Otherwise this thing is a monster and will loosen just about anything. 
