[DeTomaso] Recommendations for Cordless (i.e., rechargeable) Ratchets?

[JDeRyke at aol.com]

In a message dated 10/1/08 2:14:36 PM, kenn_green at yahoo.com writes:

> I've seen several cordless ratchets made by Ingersoll Rand, ZNEX (who are 
> they), and others.  Does anyone have a recommendation?  Does anyone have the 
> much less expensive skil ratchet?
> 
> My cordless Skil #2238 3/8-drive ratchet has so little torque, its only 
> good for adding or removing oil pan bolts. It will not break loose intake 
> manifold bolts. And since a speed handle is lighter, cheaper and works faster on 
> pan bolts, the Skil sits on the bench wasting electricity in its charger. In 10 
> years, I think I used it exactly twice (birthday present). If you do buy an 
> electric, get the one with the highest listed torque- which won't be very 
> much. Air tools are better even adding in the cost of a garage compressor. If 
> you're looking for a wheel lug wrench or other fairly hi-torque wrench, I doubt 
> if any electric will work well enough. My 2¢- J DeRyke


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