2000lb Electric winch for $49 from Harbor freight. 1/2" Impact for $14

[Evadman]

Item #90282-1jka Unlike those crappy winches, this one is rated to lift 2000 lbs off the ground, not pull a rolling 2000 lbs. Good winch for an ATV or for a car trailer. The good thing is it only pulls 90 amps at full load, unlike my other winch which pulls over 400.

Item #46874 Cheap impact that puts out 250 ft/lbs of torque. For $14, I would get it to bust off lug nuts on your car if you already have a compressor. I am getting it because I don't want to keep my good impact in my zuk, and leave it somewhere on accident. For $14, I won't care overmuch if I loose it. (I have an air tank, hopefully soon to be onboard air)

There are coupons all over for free shipping, with a free duffelbag. Please don't ask for them here or by PM'ing me. I don't want the thread locked

 

[chuck2002]

Not too shabby, thanks for the post.

 

[TonyG]

I had that same impact wrench, and wouldn't buy another one. I gave out when I tried to use it to remove some headbolts, it would barely budge them, then something inside of it gave out. I could grab the socket with my hand and hold it still while the impact was running. I ended up taking it apart to see what was inside and then trashed it. It was still almost brand new when this happened.

I do have one of their cheap pneumatic ratchets and it works great, I have used it a lot with my engine rebuild and when I rebuilt a motorcycle.

 

[XeonTux]

A while back I saw these guys sell a powder coating system for $69
http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/Displayitem.taf?itemnumber=42802

DIY powdercoating would be sweet. The only thing is I don't think my roommate would like me baking parts in the kitchen oven. (Not that it would be a good idea either...it is quite toxic)

 

[elgorey]

The problem with this impact is that it takes an enormous amount of air to push it

"Average air consumption: 8-10 CFM @ 90 PSI "

thats an outrageous amount of air. Most do-it-yourselfer garage size compressors put out 5-6 CFM at 90psi.

better impact tools are much more efficient. A nice IR impact wrench will only take around 4cfm at 90psi and deliver upwards of 300ft lbs of torque.

 

[chuck2002]

A friend of mine recently got a small, but not so cheap compressor for xmas, and we came to this realization real quick when he decided he would like to use it for painting of motorcycle parts.
His compressor would be hard pressed to paint properly, if at all.
You have to watch the requirements carefully when you have a small compressor and expect it to work fair compared with overbuying a compressor that will really work with most everything you throw at it.

 

[Flatpicker]

Originally posted by: elgorey
The problem with this impact is that it takes an enormous amount of air to push it

"Average air consumption: 8-10 CFM @ 90 PSI "

thats an outrageous amount of air. Most do-it-yourselfer garage size compressors put out 5-6 CFM at 90psi.

better impact tools are much more efficient. A nice IR impact wrench will only take around 4cfm at 90psi and deliver upwards of 300ft lbs of torque.

Try THIS. Requires less pressure and includes aome sockets for the same price.

 

[superHARD]

Originally posted by: Flatpicker

Originally posted by: elgorey
The problem with this impact is that it takes an enormous amount of air to push it

"Average air consumption: 8-10 CFM @ 90 PSI "

thats an outrageous amount of air. Most do-it-yourselfer garage size compressors put out 5-6 CFM at 90psi.

better impact tools are much more efficient. A nice IR impact wrench will only take around 4cfm at 90psi and deliver upwards of 300ft lbs of torque.

Try THIS. Requires less pressure and includes aome sockets for the same price.

So it is better?

 

[mindless1]

<wine>
Harbor Freight decided to ship me an order without a couple items, didn't contact me, no mention at all, I had to look at receipt/online. Same items weren't removed from the website, can still be placed in your cart and presumably ordered, only to be removed later. I don't like doing business that way, lots of times I want specific items and may put a few extra things in the cart while ordering, but the order may hinge on one or two items being in-stock, available... I don't necessarily want to order anything otherwise.
</wine>

Regardless, there are some pretty good deals to be had if you don't expect contractor-grade equipment.

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: elgorey
The problem with this impact is that it takes an enormous amount of air to push it

"Average air consumption: 8-10 CFM @ 90 PSI "

thats an outrageous amount of air. Most do-it-yourselfer garage size compressors put out 5-6 CFM at 90psi.

better impact tools are much more efficient. A nice IR impact wrench will only take around 4cfm at 90psi and deliver upwards of 300ft lbs of torque.

Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

 

[Evadman]

I actually posted this for the winch, but hey

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: Evadman
I actually posted this for the winch, but hey

Winch? Or wench....? I mean wrench....

 

[elgorey]

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey
Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

you are either kidding, or you dont have much experience with air tools

 

[robber]

Originally posted by: elgorey

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey
Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

you are either kidding, or you dont have much experience with air tools

Actually, I side with JC - I have a craftsman upright (granted, it's larger than most generic home units, but it was ~$120) - I don't mind it filling / refilling the tank - very rarely do I have to wait on it... Now, having said that, I am just a hairy homeowner, so... (and, uh yes, that's hairy... )
I have planty of HF stuff - most is ok for home use - have had very few disappointments with quality (notice I said very few - that doesn't mean zero).

I would ahve to put it at 95% good, with a dinger every so often... I don't like the backorder issues (always seems to be something backordered!)

Rob

 

[superHARD]

Yeah thet winche is backorderd till feb. 13th...lol I went ahead and got it...I can wait.

 

[JPSJPS]

Originally posted by: elgorey

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey
Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

you are either kidding, or you dont have much experience with air tools

You have it backward! JC is right.
Impact tools are generally intermittent use and higher CFM impact usually is stronger.
For painting, sanding, grinding, etc. you do need continuous air though.

 

[GRIFFIN1]

Get this for the woman in your life.

 

[Crackabot]

WOOT!, I've been looking for a winch for my ATV, I just compared the specs for this against the specs for a 2000 lbs super winch and they are comparable, this one has a little more horsepower (.89 compared to .71) but it's a bit slower (who cares) and I'll have to buy and rig a rocker switch instead of the remote, but I'll save $100. I've worked as a carpenter for 20 years, and usually use nothing but quality tools, but I have seen others that use Chicago electric stuff and I have owned one of their grinders and the only part I've ever seen fail is the triggers or switches (No problem, I'm building my own)

I hope this isn't online only, because I'm gonna stop buy tomorrow as pick one up...

 

[andrew2w]

This was just what the Dr ordered, my fat ass wife needs help getting out the bed in the morning to go downstairs and start making pies. Thanks AT

 

[JC]

Originally posted by: elgorey

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey
Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

you are either kidding, or you dont have much experience with air tools

Actually, I was a mechanic for about 15 years, and I still have lots of air tools and a big compressor. How about you?

 

[Evadman]

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey

Originally posted by: JC

Originally posted by: elgorey
The problem with this impact is that it takes an enormous amount of air to push it
"Average air consumption: 8-10 CFM @ 90 PSI "
thats an outrageous amount of air. Most do-it-yourselfer garage size compressors put out 5-6 CFM at 90psi.
better impact tools are much more efficient. A nice IR impact wrench will only take around 4cfm at 90psi and deliver upwards of 300ft lbs of torque.

Doesn't matter unless you are using a tankless compressor. The volume in the tank is plenty to supply normal use.

you are either kidding, or you dont have much experience with air tools

Actually, I was a mechanic for about 15 years, and I still have lots of air tools and a big compressor. How about you?

I have a pretty big compressor. It puts out 11 CFM @ 135PSI. I better not have a problem with this gun. If I do, the problem will probably be the gun exploding.

Oh, and you 2 suck at quoting each other.

 

[misterj]

the thing with harbor freight is to not expect heavy use out of their tools, otherwise they are a great deal. head bolts would definitely fall under HEAVY use. also, expect the cheap impact tools to not put out the specified torque rating. i'd say the impact gun is good for most things, up to lug nuts which are around 85lbs for most imports. crankshaft pulley bolts, cylinder head bolts, etc., forget about it. make sure to keep it lubricated with tool oil. yes i have one, but i also have a craftsman which puts out a lot more torque.

so to reiterate, use harbor freight tools for LIGHT TO MODERATE loads. once you start to have to use a breaker bar and the bolt isnt moving much, stop there or it WILL break. use a name brand tool from that point on. common sense, right?