Where to purchase DEWALT DC800KL 36-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with NANO Technology Didn't live up to expectations, not automotive orientedBy G. BainerI really wanted to like this impact, and keep it for daily use in an auto shop environment....but it just didn't work out. Number one was it does not seem to have the advertised torque capacity, I use Accutorq torque sticks on auto lug nuts, and this would not even get them torqued to 80 ft.lbs, where as my pneumatic 1/2 inch impact had no problems, was very disappointed with the power output, especially considering it's specs and being a 36 volt LiIon powered device. Next deal breaker for me, and it may not be for some, is the socket retaining pin...it's a spring loaded PIN, which positively locks in the hole on an impact socket...you don't have to worry about the socket flying off, that is for sure...but in order to remove the socket, you have to manually depress the pin with a small screwdriver, punch, etc....not too good for changing sockets around in the middle of a complex job.Lastly, I just plain did not care for the rocker style forward/backward power switch...and switch is the word...no varible speed here, ... » More Information about DEWALT DC800KL 36-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with NANO Technology.Sunday, June 26, 2011
DEWALT DC800KL
Where to purchase DEWALT DC800KL 36-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with NANO Technology Didn't live up to expectations, not automotive orientedBy G. BainerI really wanted to like this impact, and keep it for daily use in an auto shop environment....but it just didn't work out. Number one was it does not seem to have the advertised torque capacity, I use Accutorq torque sticks on auto lug nuts, and this would not even get them torqued to 80 ft.lbs, where as my pneumatic 1/2 inch impact had no problems, was very disappointed with the power output, especially considering it's specs and being a 36 volt LiIon powered device. Next deal breaker for me, and it may not be for some, is the socket retaining pin...it's a spring loaded PIN, which positively locks in the hole on an impact socket...you don't have to worry about the socket flying off, that is for sure...but in order to remove the socket, you have to manually depress the pin with a small screwdriver, punch, etc....not too good for changing sockets around in the middle of a complex job.Lastly, I just plain did not care for the rocker style forward/backward power switch...and switch is the word...no varible speed here, ... » More Information about DEWALT DC800KL 36-Volt 1/2-inch Lithium Ion Cordless Impact Wrench Kit with NANO Technology.
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