DeWalt cordless impact wrench: can anyone confirm that...
10-11-2006, 09:53 AM
#1
Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 10,197
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
DeWalt cordless impact wrench: can anyone confirm that...
the DeWalt DW059K-2 18-Volt Ni-Cad 1/2-inch Cordless Impact Wrench is the one with the variable speed trigger?
Are there alternatives that I should also consider in the $250-$300 range? I've seen Mikita and Milwaukee mentioned as well.
Sadly, this is what I'm asking for as my wedding gift from my bride to be ;^) She's getting diamonds, and I want a power tool...
Are there alternatives that I should also consider in the $250-$300 range? I've seen Mikita and Milwaukee mentioned as well.
Sadly, this is what I'm asking for as my wedding gift from my bride to be ;^) She's getting diamonds, and I want a power tool...
10-12-2006, 05:09 AM
#5
New Member
Join Date: Oct 2004
Posts: 123
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Re: DeWalt cordless impact wrench: can anyone confirm that...
Hi - I have the Dewalt DW059K2 brand new newer used that I paid $285.97 from Toolup. I would see it for $200.00 if your interested. I live in Amherst,Ma and can ship it.
10-12-2006, 06:16 AM
#6
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Mar 2000
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 2,563
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
it does not have a variable speed trigger...
...unless by variable speed, you mean forward and reverse ;-)
i think some of the lower models are variable speed but they dont have as much torque...
i have one and it is great! it has some serious torque...usually when i'm putting wheels on, i run it until the hammer starts to hit, then relase the trigger...it has absolutely no problem breaking nuts loose...
mine has gotten a ton of use and is probably one of the best/most used tools i have...i swap wheels/tires several times a day at race weekends and have never had a problem with it...
i think some of the lower models are variable speed but they dont have as much torque...
i have one and it is great! it has some serious torque...usually when i'm putting wheels on, i run it until the hammer starts to hit, then relase the trigger...it has absolutely no problem breaking nuts loose...
mine has gotten a ton of use and is probably one of the best/most used tools i have...i swap wheels/tires several times a day at race weekends and have never had a problem with it...
10-12-2006, 07:18 AM
#7
Junior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 768
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I've had a Craftsman 18v for four years, no problems
Agree with David White; it's probably the best & most useful tool I've ever bought; it breaks lug nuts without any problems, and I can usually get about an entire race weekend out of it without worrying about the battery.
I haven't used many other ones, but the craftsman does have a variable speed trigger, and gives you a really precise degree of control over the speed. I feel totally comfortable using it even to thread my lug bolts.
The other thing you should get is a Torque Stick; get one matched to your wheel torque, and it gets it pretty close, automatically. I always doublecheck it with a real torque wrench.
I haven't used many other ones, but the craftsman does have a variable speed trigger, and gives you a really precise degree of control over the speed. I feel totally comfortable using it even to thread my lug bolts.
The other thing you should get is a Torque Stick; get one matched to your wheel torque, and it gets it pretty close, automatically. I always doublecheck it with a real torque wrench.
Trending Topics
10-12-2006, 02:34 PM
#9
AudiWorld Super User
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,174
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
A+
Good piece, got one this spring and used it racing all summer. Had no problem knocking the biggest lug nuts off the race cars...kinda nice not having to drag a hose out and hook up the nitrogen bottle every time I wanted to change a tire. Can't beat it for the $$$.
A+.
A+.
10-16-2006, 08:07 AM
#10
AudiWorld Super User
Yes, page 2 of the product manual. View the pdf through the link. :)
<ul><li><a href="http://toolnet.dewalt.com/Toolnet/OMrepos/0000050E87BFCD4000800003DE38051F.pdf">http://toolnet.dewalt.com/Toolnet/OMrepos/0000050E87BFCD4000800003DE38051F.pdf</a</li></ul>