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- Ttraww
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- Dec 31, 2012
- 251 posts
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- Ottawa
- turbo_slug
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- Jan 13, 2004
- 1262 posts
- 676 upvotes
- Vancouver
Yea, based on the length of pipe and how much weight I put into it, 500-600ftlbs is probably what it took to remove the bolt. I also had a moving blanket on top of the pipe to dampen flying shrapnel if the pipe snapped.Jesticle wrote: ↑ This is the correct information. My cheater pipe snapped when the crank bolt finally gave and loosened. When the pipe snapped in half, it came up and took a nice chunk out of my arm. Scar lasted for years, and I should have used a high torque impact. My guess is about 5-600 ft/lbs of torque to break a stubborn crank pulley bolt loose.
- fizikz
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- Jan 10, 2006
- 638 posts
- 481 upvotes
How many of you remove the battery from the tools for storage? Manual says to do this.
Usually it's a good idea due to parasitic drain, but I measured negligible current (~0.3uA) which makes me wonder if there's any point. Any other parasitic drain measurements?
Usually it's a good idea due to parasitic drain, but I measured negligible current (~0.3uA) which makes me wonder if there's any point. Any other parasitic drain measurements?
- Inno
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- Feb 5, 2006
- 7486 posts
- 1453 upvotes
- Toronto
I leave my batteries installed and they show 4 bars after weeks of sitting around.
- ChicoQuente
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- Jun 21, 2003
- 5305 posts
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- Stoney Creek, ON
I separate mine but more so for organization. I used my 3D printer to make battery mounts and ones for the tools which make use of the battery connection.
- fizikz
- Sr. Member
- Jan 10, 2006
- 638 posts
- 481 upvotes
Lithium ion batteries should hold a charge for a long time (years). If it dropped a bar (25%) in weeks, that would suggest a bad battery or some large (eg. ~1mA) parasitic drain.
That's some next level organization!ChicoQuente wrote: ↑ I separate mine but more so for organization. I used my 3D printer to make battery mounts and ones for the tools which make use of the battery connection.
- orange260z
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- Nov 24, 2007
- 494 posts
- 421 upvotes
- Ottawa, ON
Reminds me of my experiences with crank bolts. Back in the 1990s I had to change the timing belt on my '92 Miata, but as recent graduate with large student loans I had the most basic manual tools only. The trick that all us "young guys" used then was to put an impact socket on a breaker bar on the crank bolt, wedge it against the frame rail wrapped in blankets (with a few more thrown on top for SAFETY, because safety is always firstturbo_slug wrote: ↑ Yea, based on the length of pipe and how much weight I put into it, 500-600ftlbs is probably what it took to remove the bolt. I also had a moving blanket on top of the pipe to dampen flying shrapnel if the pipe snapped.
)... and then close your eyes and give the starter a quick blip 
. Today I would strongly recommend AGAINST anyone trying this, but a bunch of us did it without any issues... in fact, one of those guys is now considered one of (if not the) top Miata guru in NA (maybe the world) today. I spent 5 years participating heavily in autocross and track days, swapping tires on Saturday evening and again on Sunday evening... all with the crank scissor jack, a cross-style tire iron, and a princess auto torque wrench. I still have that torque wrench almost 30 years later; when it's been tested it's still within 5% of the indicated torque setting. I have always been very conscientious about storing it at the lowest marked setting.
- EnyCe
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- Sep 23, 2009
- 3603 posts
- 1144 upvotes
- Oshawa, ON
The High Torque impact wrench is now on sale for -$100 off on top of the battery event. When OP posted this, it was at regular price.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001539115
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001539115
- jzmtl
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- Jun 14, 2008
- 3939 posts
- 2682 upvotes
- Montreal
Damn that's a good price, would jump on it if I didn't already have one from my usual brand.EnyCe wrote: ↑ The High Torque impact wrench is now on sale for -$100 off on top of the battery event. When OP posted this, it was at regular price.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001539115
Although keep in mind these high torque models needs BIG batteries to produce their full torque, at least 6AH, preferably 8+.
- Seagull21
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- Jun 3, 2013
- 658 posts
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- Toronto
Crazy hot with the free 4ah starter pack return. I have no need for this bolt snapping power otherwise I would.EnyCe wrote: ↑ The High Torque impact wrench is now on sale for -$100 off on top of the battery event. When OP posted this, it was at regular price.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001539115
- tietherope
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- Nov 26, 2008
- 7604 posts
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I just bought the mid range one last night for $189 plus the free starter kit. Might as well get this for $10 more I guess?
- EnyCe
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- Sep 23, 2009
- 3603 posts
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- Oshawa, ON
Keep in mind the HT variant is mad heavy compared to MT.tietherope wrote: ↑ I just bought the mid range one last night for $189 plus the free starter kit. Might as well get this for $10 more I guess?
- tietherope
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- Nov 26, 2008
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- mart242
- Deal Fanatic
- Jan 16, 2003
- 6357 posts
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One of each.tietherope wrote: ↑ I just bought the mid range one last night for $189 plus the free starter kit. Might as well get this for $10 more I guess?
- spscott
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- Jan 19, 2012
- 2 posts
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- Edmonton
just bought the High torque impact wrench at Calgary NE, return the battery, the price is $99.5 plus tax, this one is a beast, for the price and LSA, that's a no-brainer
- wills1
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- Jun 27, 2018
- 292 posts
- 261 upvotes
Canadians get a tool + 4Ah Regular Battery kit -$199
US get tool+ 4An Maxoutput Battery kit -$119
US get tool+ 4An Maxoutput Battery kit -$119
- mart242
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- Jan 16, 2003
- 6357 posts
- 189 upvotes
Yeah, seems to be the kind of tool that is good to have on a shelf for when you might eventually need it (usually late at night or during the week-end when everything is closed)
- Mrrfdxyz
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- Nov 7, 2018
- 2146 posts
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You won't need high torque thentietherope wrote: ↑ Fair point. Looks to be 6.5 pounds vs. 3.5 pounds.
It would just be for tire changes and then whatever unknown use comes up at some random point in time.
- gogozy
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- Jul 11, 2007
- 519 posts
- 133 upvotes
- GTA
I am seeing $299, is this a regular price?EnyCe wrote: ↑ The High Torque impact wrench is now on sale for -$100 off on top of the battery event. When OP posted this, it was at regular price.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid ... 1001539115
also is this kit a better deal? it come with high torque impact, and max ouput battery and charger for $379.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-brushless-cordless-high-torque-impact-wrench-kit-with-4-0-ah-max-output-battery-and-charger/1001660549?rrec=true
- EnyCe
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- Sep 23, 2009
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- Oshawa, ON
gogozy wrote: ↑ I am seeing $299, is this a regular price?
also is this kit a better deal? it come with high torque impact, and max ouput battery and charger for $379.
https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ridgid-18v-brushless-cordless-high-torque-impact-wrench-kit-with-4-0-ah-max-output-battery-and-charger/1001660549?rrec=true
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