dubwarrior2
Part of things
"Open up, its the filth"
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Apr 17, 2019 20:28:52 GMT
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Ive read plenty of reviews online but thought Id seek the opinions of those I trust.....other car modders.
Having just broke my favourite breaker bar trying to undo the hub nut on on a MK5 golf I thought Id try one of these..
Ive been eying the up for ages and it could be time.
I don't mind that they're corded as I do most of my stuff at home anyway.
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Apr 17, 2019 20:34:49 GMT
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If it’s the 230v one for around £60-£80
I bought it, excellent for the money.
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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pow
Part of things
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Apr 17, 2019 22:11:18 GMT
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50/50 really, I have one that can sometimes struggle with wheel bolts, let alone anything 'tight', plus it's massive so you need loads of access to use it. On the other hand, buzzing bolts off is lovely and speeds up wheel and suspension removal, plus beats fighting a spanner around an allen key! Worth £60, not anything more.
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Apr 24, 2019 20:53:54 GMT
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I have a cew1000, only thing it failed on was a hub nut, it took. 2’ breaker bar with a 5’ scaffold pole, socket extension and an axle stand, everything else it’s done no problem.
In its defence I have got other hub nuts and crank nuts off with it.
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Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
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vanpeebles
Part of things
I am eastbound in pursuit of a white Lamborghini, this is not a recording.
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Apr 25, 2019 13:30:29 GMT
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Good kit for the money. Mine whopped the crank nut off a busso v6 and the crank nut off an a series too.
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ChasR
RR Helper
motivation
Posts: 10,191
Club RR Member Number: 170
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Apr 25, 2019 16:21:52 GMT
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I recently bought a DeWalt for £340. The DCH899P2.
I'll be honest, I winced alot when I bought it!
It has struggled with a couple of bolts, but 95% of the stuff it's done fine (that inlcudes a wheel bearing retainer for a Citroen 2CV).
It's been a very handy addition to my toolbox. The lack of a cord means I can use it alot more around the car too and on the move. It's now become a near invaluable addition to the toolbox.
I don't go crazy tight with things on it, but I have managed to learn how to gauge the 'rough' torque of things. Drop links for example are much quicker to deal with one of these, as opposed to messing around with a socket and ratchet combo.
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Apr 27, 2019 12:29:01 GMT
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FWIW I picked up a £30 (!) corded wrench from Lidl the other day. I fully accepted it wouldn't have the grunt to undo anything properly tight - but since I'm more than used to sticking a massive bar on to crack nuts anyway - it's saved me hours already in removing wheels, suspension bolts etc.
I'd imagine a "proper" make one would be much better.
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Apr 27, 2019 13:27:41 GMT
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I have one at work for various engineering tasks. It undoes bloody big M20 bolts that are done up to god know what and its dirt cheap .
Because it was so cheap we spent some money on a set of metric and imperial impact sockets as well as some extensions , Sealey ones . It was all quite cheap and its very good for the money .
I don't see the need to pay loads for cordless items as its not really a great chore to run a extension and its not like it will be used constantly for hours were a cable would get annoying .
Really cannot recommend it enough for the price .
Edit- i should add that the extensions we bought are very useful as its a big thing that might not get to where you want . If you look for it on Amazon the extensions come up as associated goods .
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
Posts: 1,078
Club RR Member Number: 207
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I have a ebay clone of the Clarke impact gun and it's very handy.I think I paid £50 delivered - it appears to be made in the same factory as the Clarke ,just painted a different colour!
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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pow
Part of things
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Absolutely saved by back side on Sunday - has a E14 bolt on a subframe that came apart in my socket and would not turn with all manner of hammers and bars, whacked this on the Clarke and give it a rattle and off it came. Very happy!
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ChasR
RR Helper
motivation
Posts: 10,191
Club RR Member Number: 170
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I have one at work for various engineering tasks. It undoes bloody big M20 bolts that are done up to god know what and its dirt cheap . Because it was so cheap we spent some money on a set of metric and imperial impact sockets as well as some extensions , Sealey ones . It was all quite cheap and its very good for the money . I don't see the need to pay loads for cordless items as its not really a great chore to run a extension and its not like it will be used constantly for hours were a cable would get annoying . Really cannot recommend it enough for the price . Edit- i should add that the extensions we bought are very useful as its a big thing that might not get to where you want . If you look for it on Amazon the extensions come up as associated goods . In a tight workshop like mine, no cord makes a big difference, where the risk of injury is high simple due to the lack of space. To put it another way, none of our cars can full open our doors, and another person has the world's ransom of random curse word stored, some of which has almost injured people anyway. (seized lifts with handles hanging off at head height, and that's with a thin walkway to go down. Then, any little helps. Yes, we could reduce the issue, but as anyone who shares a unit knows, it's never that easy. The other option is for me to get a place of my own, but of course, it costs. Much much much more than a rattle gun has, and that's for only a month's payment around me. |
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I have a ebay clone of the Clarke impact gun and it's very handy.I think I paid £50 delivered - it appears to be made in the same factory as the Clarke ,just painted a different colour! I'm in the market for an impact wrench as my trailing arm bearings need doing soon and saw the £54 one on the bay and wondered if it was the same as the Clarke? Fair bit cheaper too. |
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I have a ebay clone of the Clarke impact gun and it's very handy.I think I paid £50 delivered - it appears to be made in the same factory as the Clarke ,just painted a different colour! Can you give a link to the exact one? So many different ones.Cheers |
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brachunky
Scotland
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Club RR Member Number: 72
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The Clarke is good value and works well for the money but the downsize is size and weight. I don't use mine often but know its there if I do and not need worry if the battery is knackered!
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hairymel
Club Retro Rides Member
avatar by volksangyl
Posts: 1,078
Club RR Member Number: 207
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On my phone so ebay searching is not good.I bought mine from Germany 2 years ago and it is dark red. Last time I looked there were light blue ones as well.
Just compare the pictures the one I have looks EXACTLY the same as the Clarke one just with a different colour body😉
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whats that burning smell?
oh curse word :-(
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had the clarke one, was not any better at undoing the bolts as i was with a good breaker. In fact, I'm much stronger with a breaker than the 240 gun ever was...
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ClassicResto.co.uk - Restoration and maintenance of classic cars - Wolverhampton.
2002 Mercedes E320CDI Estate
1998 Mercedes C240 Sport
1995 Mercedes SL500
1993 Mercedes 500 SEL
1993 Mercedes 500SL - Sold October 2022
1989 Mercedes 300 CE
1985 Mercedes 500 SEC
1985 Porsche 911 Carrera - Sold March 2022
1983 Porshe 944
1978 BMW 1602
1973 Mercedes 350SL
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 Bearing kit arrived today so will let you know if the Hawk wrench is any good soon. |
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May 21, 2019 11:04:47 GMT
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Last Edit: May 21, 2019 11:06:00 GMT by tubthumper: Speeeeling
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Tazzy
Part of things
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Jun 22, 2019 15:56:01 GMT
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thanks! just bought a hawk for for the summer/winter tyre change
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