Jonathan Webb
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Well big as far as I'm concerned.
I need to undo some 38mm stainless nuts on stainless studs, which may be torqued up pretty tight as they hold the keels on and have a bit of flex to deal with. They also have the same sized nuts to lock as well, nut against nut. I will later need to put them back & tighten to 150ft.lb
I have been advised to go for 3/4" drive stuff, but have also had suggested an air impact wrench. The T bar presumably has the potential to deliver more torque - if I can arrange it satisfactorily, whereas the air tool would deliver less torque but more cleverly
Before I buy anything I wondered: Which delivers better or more reliable undoing power - a T bar setup in a bit of a confined workspace (as shown. The other side only has access from above, through A3 sized hatches), or a cheapie air wrench (either 1/2" or 3/4")? Or other suggestions?
Thoughts appreciated.
Many thanks
I need to undo some 38mm stainless nuts on stainless studs, which may be torqued up pretty tight as they hold the keels on and have a bit of flex to deal with. They also have the same sized nuts to lock as well, nut against nut. I will later need to put them back & tighten to 150ft.lb
I have been advised to go for 3/4" drive stuff, but have also had suggested an air impact wrench. The T bar presumably has the potential to deliver more torque - if I can arrange it satisfactorily, whereas the air tool would deliver less torque but more cleverly
Before I buy anything I wondered: Which delivers better or more reliable undoing power - a T bar setup in a bit of a confined workspace (as shown. The other side only has access from above, through A3 sized hatches), or a cheapie air wrench (either 1/2" or 3/4")? Or other suggestions?
Thoughts appreciated.
Many thanks