PutnamEco Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 There is a lot of buzz on the car/garage forums about the Ingersoll-Rand-W7150-KL2. Have any of you all run across this tool and is it worthy of use for the building trades? How does it compare to the Milwakee 0779-22 and the Dewalt DC800KL? The specs seem to to point to the IR being about twice the tool of the others but we all know how specs often translate into real life tools, I'm really wondering how a 20v tool can best a 28v or 36v tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Does sound a bit fishy..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Cheap tools over here quite reasonable prices over all.I don't think the quality is bad either We don't get companies doing comparisons like this over here because they get shot down in flames so quickly.We have impact wrenches with over 1900 inch pounds of torque. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Cheap tools over here quite reasonable prices over all.I don't think the quality is bad either We don't get companies doing comparisons like this over here because they get shot down in flames so quickly.We have impact wrenches with over 1900 inch pounds of torque.1900 in-lbs = 160 ft-lbs.Ingersol-Rand are claiming 1100 Ft-Lbs. vs Milwaukees M28 325 Ft-Lbs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 26, 2012 Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 That sounds a little excessive LOL but they do come down hard on false advertising over here,so one can only assume those numbers must be accurate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 That sounds a little excessive LOL but they do come down hard on false advertising over here,so one can only assume those numbers must be accurate.Well the car guys are bragging on them so there is something to them, shop work is different than work on the jobsite though, so I'm still wondering if they are worthy. They are kind of pricey so it does deserve some research. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It's hard to imagine a cordless with that much ass behind it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It's hard to imagine a cordless with that much ass behind it.I could imagine it.I could also imagine it only being able to do a few fasteners before the battery died, and having it break down pretty quickly to boot. That's what makes me nervous about throwing down some cash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 If it is in fact legit it certainly raises the bar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Milwaukee is getting 450 ft-lbs out of their 2663 M18 high torque model. Hard to swallow IR nearly trippeling that. I guess anything is possible though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It seems they are being accurate and the tool does exactly as they say.I have just spent a few hours researching this and contacting folks and they are high end quality for sure.I am looking at a cordless drill and an impact driver right now that look very cool indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 It seems they are being accurate and the tool does exactly as they say.I have just spent a few hours researching this and contacting folks and they are high end quality for sure.I am looking at a cordless drill and an impact driver right now that look very cool indeed. Any word on battery life? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 27, 2012 Report Share Posted August 27, 2012 Battery life reports suggest comparable performance with the likes of Bosch and other top manufacturers,sothese are not by any means lower grade tools.If anything they look to be built with high grade materials.Good find Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 IR puts out good stuff, but holy Mary mother of God, 1100 ft-lbs of torque? That's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Made for Chuck Norris maybe. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 IR puts out good stuff, but holy Mary mother of God, 1100 ft-lbs of torque? That's amazing.They are claiming it as an equal to pneumatic wrenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Now I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 28, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks guys. Now I want one!For the money they want for one, I'm going to wait until I can examine one, rather than purchase it sight unseen. I do have my Milwaukee 28v wrench. It will not loosen nuts tightened by an pneumatic wrench though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 28, 2012 Report Share Posted August 28, 2012 OPT has a deal going on where you get a 3rd battery free. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PutnamEco Posted August 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 OPT has a deal going on where you get a 3rd battery free.So, you going to pick one up and report back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Not likely. Saving up for the table saw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 LOL You want that saw real bad bud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes I do, lol. I don't know if its that I like the Bosch that much or I hate the one I have so much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayneburgess Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 The Bosch is a beast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 In about a month we shall see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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