I am seeking input on whether or not to purchase an impact wrench in addition to the impact driver I already have (like I need convincing to buy a new tool!) Here's my application/needs...
I am a very handy DIY homowner with two kids and am always working on projects..inside the house..outside...toys (theirs or mine! :thumbsup and really prefer to have the right tool for the job. I have committed to the Makita 18V series...for some tools anyway..have their drill (regret not getting the hammer drill version), and recently got their nice brushless impact driver which I love. I also do a LOT of my own autmotive repair and maintenance work and am thinking that particularly for that I'd be better off using an impact wrench vs an impact driver. My understanding is that they are very similar ...difference being the driver applies downward force in addition to rotational force whereas the wrench applies rotational force only. I can get the impact wrench for about $135. Should I bother or just make do with the impact driver for working on my cars/motorcycle?
I am a very handy DIY homowner with two kids and am always working on projects..inside the house..outside...toys (theirs or mine! :thumbsup and really prefer to have the right tool for the job. I have committed to the Makita 18V series...for some tools anyway..have their drill (regret not getting the hammer drill version), and recently got their nice brushless impact driver which I love. I also do a LOT of my own autmotive repair and maintenance work and am thinking that particularly for that I'd be better off using an impact wrench vs an impact driver. My understanding is that they are very similar ...difference being the driver applies downward force in addition to rotational force whereas the wrench applies rotational force only. I can get the impact wrench for about $135. Should I bother or just make do with the impact driver for working on my cars/motorcycle?