Showing posts with label B. Show all posts
Showing posts with label B. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Hitachi 728750 13 Bit Tip Assortment with Bit Tip Holder Best Quality


The 1-inch bits are standard Chinese stuff. The magnetic holder is substandard even for Chinese stuff. The spring-loaded retaining collar works OK, but the holder body is apparently PLAIN STEEL (not the usual non-magnetic stainless or bronze or aluminum that's been used for these tools for DECADES) so although the strong magnet inside grabs the bit it doesn't make the bit point magnetic at all. These won't even pick up a paper clip. If you're expecting a MAGNETIC holder as the description here says, you WILL be impressed in the worst possible way with these Chinese "Hitachi" (actually "REPTech") holders. Better get ones that work from another maker.
Note: If you choose to send back the item, be sure to select "replace" even though you know full well that the replacement will be defective too. Ask for replacements until Amazon gets tired of replacing defective goods and decides of their own accord to refund your money. Otherwise, Amazon will probably deduct all the discounts you used in your whole order.Get more detail about Hitachi 728750 13 Bit Tip Assortment with Bit Tip Holder.

Monday, February 22, 2010

Hitachi 728570 8-Piece 3/4-Inch Deep Impact Socket Set Best Quality


Very good set for the price. Build quality is very good. Made in Taiwan but not Cr-V. Made of high quality Chrome Molybdenum. Thin wall as impact sockets 1-1.5" go. Has retaining ring groove and very good case. I have a co-worker that bought the I-R sockets and threw away his case as too bulky. I figured I'd take the risk for the sockets and I feel it has more than paid off. I work on buses and found lots of uses on Gillig and New Flyer chassis. Get more detail about Hitachi 728570 8-Piece 3/4-Inch Deep Impact Socket Set.

Monday, February 15, 2010

Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine This instant


If you work with rebar up to #5 grade 60 this is a great tool.

I work with tons of rebar on every job.
The price is definetly worth it.
pays for itself in labor.....quickly.
Cuts quick and does precise preset or custom bends.
has no problem doing #5.

Well egineered and a joy to use.
easy to carry around.
HITACHI really thought this one out.
I can't see anything that would make it better.Get more detail about Hitachi VB16Y Portable Rebar Bending and Cutting Machine.

Sunday, February 7, 2010

Hitachi WR22SA 7.5 Amp 3/4-Inch Electric Impact Wrench This instant


After a very disappointing experience with a 1/2 in Craftsman electric impact wrench from Sears, I began my quest for something that could actually take lug nuts off my Acura. You would have assumed a $160 "Powerful Craftsman" could do it, but it barely moved one 19mm nut torqued to approx. 80 lb-ft. I needed something more. A google search revealed the Hitachi WR22SA on Amazon with an excellent review, so I bought one for myself.

Make no mistake.. it may be electric, but this thing is a very serious tool. First, it is BIG and HEAVY. The Amazon "Product Details" lists it at 17.2 LBS which sounds accurate. It will give your wrist a workout just holding it up, but it is worth it for the shear power it pumps out. It removes lug nuts with ease. I performed a brake job with it, and it saved me a huge amount of time and work. Because it is so powerful, it really doesn't twist in your hands as I expected it would.

The impacts happen so quickly, the nut/bolt is off instantly. Be careful, because once it enters free-spin and can throw things with force. If you plan on using smaller 1/2 impact sockets from NAPA, Sears, etc., you will need to buy a 3/4in to 1/2in adapter. They are very hard to find locally, but online, there are several stores that offer them. This way, you aren't limited to only large 3/4 socket sizes.

I would recommend this tool to anyone that does not have access to a powerful air compressor but needs something strong with 110 AC. The price is steep, but worth every penny. Get more detail about Hitachi WR22SA 7.5 Amp 3/4-Inch Electric Impact Wrench.

Hitachi KC18DVF 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo kit Best Quality


They are powerful and long charged BUT the recipro broke all to pieces internally the first time I used it. The drill case broke the first time it was used and now the chuck is stripped. Of course it is warrantied but so far it has taken a long time to get the parts and what does one do while it is being fixed? Guess that is why it has a 5 year warranty!!! This has only been used at home so the use is not like a pro would subject it too.Get more detail about Hitachi KC18DVF 18-Volt Ni-Cad Cordless 4-Tool Combo kit.