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Dave S. · 09-13-2012, 06:33 AM

The impact wrench not being able to break loose tight bolts has nothing to do with the compressor being used. If it can produce over 110 PSI it will work at least for short bursts. Just a sign that they bought a cheap impact wrench.

You can get away with cheap air tools for most of them. I have found that you get what you pay for with an impact wrench. Any cheap speed wrench, air chisel, sheet metal sheers, Rivit gun, grease gun etc, will do, but not so on the impact wrench.

I've been using my Sears Craftsman 4 HP 25 gallon oil-less compressor (120 volt 15 amp) with air tools for around 20 years. Still works fine and has never needed any maintenance. Only thing I don't like is that it is really loud. I have several air tools and love using them. It's a little small for doing things like blowing out your sprinkler lines for winter - but I was still able to use mine for that when I lived in the city and had a lawn.

09-13-2012, 06:33 AM	#7
Dave S. Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 317	The impact wrench not being able to break loose tight bolts has nothing to do with the compressor being used. If it can produce over 110 PSI it will work at least for short bursts. Just a sign that they bought a cheap impact wrench. You can get away with cheap air tools for most of them. I have found that you get what you pay for with an impact wrench. Any cheap speed wrench, air chisel, sheet metal sheers, Rivit gun, grease gun etc, will do, but not so on the impact wrench. I've been using my Sears Craftsman 4 HP 25 gallon oil-less compressor (120 volt 15 amp) with air tools for around 20 years. Still works fine and has never needed any maintenance. Only thing I don't like is that it is really loud. I have several air tools and love using them. It's a little small for doing things like blowing out your sprinkler lines for winter - but I was still able to use mine for that when I lived in the city and had a lawn. __________________ Dave S. 2003 Boxster S Last edited by Dave S.; 09-13-2012 at 06:43 AM.