westend wrote:
Her's my take on wheels: Steel wheels are pretty forgiving about exact torque, I can use any wrench as long as I put significant pressure on the tool (in excess of 100 lbs.). Alloy wheels should be torqued close to the Mfg's numbers.
If you haven't had a wrench in hand for years of use, use a torque wrench and I'd suggest a clicker rather than a beam wrench. Most beam style torque wrenches are accurate but they are cumbersome on wheels. If you can't get a good visual on the scale, you don't have any accuracy.
I recently switched cordless tool brands, having used Makita cordless tools for years. I use them at work and around the house. This time, I thought I'd see if a cheaper brand would take the daily use as my Makita tools had done. I bought a Rigid 18V lithium set. I have the drill, the impact tool, and a reciprocating saw. After 2 years of use, the tools and batteries have proved worthy. The impact driver is rated the top torque for this class of tools. AFAIK, Rigid is the only cordless tool mfg to warranty both the tools, the batteries, and charger for life. When you register the tools for warranty, it's necessary to give all of the serial numbers off everything.
Rigid's the way to go with their warranty. Been using them for a few years but they don't have a 1/2" impact.