Originally Posted By Eddie Cairns
Disagree Tim.

I would not buy one as I use tools a lot and would rather have a pro unit. For 98% of those buyers it is used to change say five wheels a year and that tool will be well up to that job.

Spending £300 for a pro unit is a waste of money for infrequent use buyers.


Except that if you only use it to change five wheels a year then a star brace and a 6 foot length of gas pipe is cheaper and more reliable smile

I managed perfectly well for 30 years of hobby mechanicking without one, and although they are a nice to have, they can do an awful lot of damage in a very short space of time if you inadvertently use an incorrect or poorly fitting socket - especially if you use a cheap one not designed for use with impact drivers.

I would also advise considering getting a battery driven job on the grounds of portability, I switched because it was a bit of a pain on occasion with my air-driven impact driver.

But hey, as a confirmed tool fetishist I'd be the last one to advise anyone not to buy a tool if that's what they fancy smile


Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE