12 volt wheel guns.
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 02, 2005 at 22:31
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peter d
just picked up latest load of junk mail an in strathfields booklet is the 12 volt wheel nut impact wrench $49, i remember readinding on here a little while back that they were a bit of all right for what they are, just wondering if they are all pretty much the same. and next to it was a 12 volt electric jack, can't imagine it being any good for lifting a forby though. but what next.
Reply By: Moggs - Wednesday, Mar 02, 2005 at 23:50
Wednesday, Mar 02, 2005 at 23:50
I have had 2 of the Repco 12 volt rattle guns that busted - last one I took back under warranty and the store manager immediately suggested that I take my money back as they have had "a bad batch" and all of the ones he sold have come back busted. They were $69 - so if Supacheap are selling them even cheaper I don't like the chances that it would last.
I now have a Shentai 12 volt rattle gun and have used it extensively without a problem. A bit more expensive at $99 from ARB or from Marks 4WD Adaptors - however for me I would rather pay $99 over $69 and be sure of getting a decent tool.
I like it, takes the hassel out of rotating 8 wheels (including the trailer) - would recommend the Shentai Brand but not the Repco.
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Follow Up By: peter d - Thursday, Mar 03, 2005 at 21:13
Thursday, Mar 03, 2005 at 21:13
hi Moggs, thanks for that might take your advice and go the dearer one.
peter
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Reply By: Member - Browny (VIC) - Thursday, Mar 03, 2005 at 17:51
Thursday, Mar 03, 2005 at 17:51
pd,
I also have the one from Marks 4wd adaptors @$99 it was on special a while ago for $79 but I just missed out on that price. It seems to be a beauty, mines done bugger all work since i've had it, a couple of nuts here and there just to show the mates, I tow a trailor around for work and do plenty of tip runs and get plenty of punctures,
well used to! Since i've had the u beaut 12 volter I havn't had a
puncture (Murphys law).
As someone has mentioned they work a little differently than the 240 volt jobs or the air ones, they dont "rattle"
the nut off like they do, they just spin away internally and build up some sort of tension then "Bang" seems to take about 3 - 4" bangs" before
the nut whistles off. A great investment for $100 I reckon
Browny
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