If you are pondering buying a pneumatic impact wrench, there are a couple of things you need to consider first. Buying a pneumatic impact wrench can be a great investment and save everyone a ton of cash in the long run because of the automobile repairs you will be able to do yourself, but there are a couple of things you really should know before you buy one. Here are five points to think about before buying a pneumatic impact wrench:
1. How much torque it has . There is a enormous range of pneumatic impact wrenches on the market, with varying costs and levels of torque. You do not want to buy the costliest one on the market, but you should ensure that you get one with enough torque for the cars you intend to work on. Do some research first, and consider what your possible needs could be in the future, and get a pneumatic wrench with torque levels to reflect that.
2. The weight of the wrench itself. It might not seem like a giant thing when you're picking it out, but you may definitely spot the weight of the wrench once you have been working on it for a while. Lighter wrenches might be dearer, but they're also more versatile and simpler to handle.
3. The way the wrench is made. Again something that won't look like such a big deal with you are buying a pneumatic impact wrench, but how and what the wrench is created out of is critical. The more pieces a pneumatic impact wrench is made out of, the more vibrations will come through to you, holding the wrench. Conversely, if you invest in a wrench made out of a solid piece (minus the motor, of course) it'll reduce the vibrations and make it more comfortable for you to use.
4. The air compressor you already have (or need to purchase) the last thing you wish to do is purchase a pneumatic impact wrench, ensure it has the right torque and is built well, and then get it home and find out that our air compressor doesn't have enough power to run it properly. Check the recommended air compressor size when you're researching your wrench, and although you usually push it a tiny bit (their estimates are conservative) you do not want to get something seriously overpowered for your air compressor.
5. Your budget. Everything always comes down to budget. Don't break the bank buying your pneumatic impact wrench. There are heaps of good reasonable wrenches out there on the market which will get the job done. Just make sure you do your research and get a high quality wrench to get you the best return on your investment.
