1/2" impact wrench

[red bandit]

It's time to buy a 1/2" impact wrench. Just for home use a half a dozen times a year at the most. I don't need the best one on the planet but something that will take off lug nuts with out a problem. I know some claim to have 1300 ft/lbs. of toque. I don't need a broken wrist. This one claims 350 ft/lb of working torque. I know that's enough torque for what I need but do you think it actually has that much torque? Suggestions?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/14078714117...53.m1438.l2649

[2WheelFun]

I'm sure that one would do the job. For as light of use as you describe, check your favorite classifieds and find a lightly used one for less than half that price from a hobbyist.

[DiverRay]

Try this one: https://www.harborfreight.com/air-to...nch-59185.html Yes, I know it says 800lbft, but the lighter one will NOT always do the job! I had their $50 one, and it has problems with stubborn bolts so I replaced it with one of these. Works well when I need it, and didn't break the bank.

[Schming]

Your compressor has to produce adequate cfm's to run whatever tool you decide to purchase.
I just picked up a barely used vintage B&D industrial 3/4" drive electric impact to remove the lug nuts on my dump truck which are torqued to 450 ft. lbs
I have an I.R. similar to the one in your link but my compressor isn't adequate to remove more than one lug nut then I have to wait for it to recover.
The impact is plenty strong enough though for anything on passenger cars or light trucks.

[2WheelFun]

I do have an earthquake and it has worked for me for the past year or so but I got it on a coupon day. I would go the I.R. over the Earthquake at the same price point and would still go used if a decent one was available.

[dansmith65]

I've been happy with this one, running it from a small compressor: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00UR...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I like the compact size; I assume that'll come in handy some day?

[red bandit]

I thought about the compact and plastic handle not getting so cold in cold weather (I would be in my pole barn) but it has a little less power so I going with my original choice. Thanks for all the input.