This. My primary shop air compressor a 5 horsepower on an 80 gallong tank, but I have used my 1 HP portable for small jobs, maybe a flywheel nut on a small engine, or something like that, and while it handles things like that okay, I am sure that it would fall way short on the type of jobs that you originally mentioned. 1971 Cub (Rufus) 1950 Cub (Cathy) 1965 Lo Boy Fast Hitch (Nameless III) 1970 Cub 1000 Loader & Fast Hitch (Lee). I had the same question and I'm still not completely clear on this, but from what I've read the hog ring anvil is supposed to be quicker and a bit easier getting sockets on and off, and maybe holds them on more securely. Impact Wrench with Hog Ring (Tool Only) $ 42.75 $ 8.62-80%. It is easier to get on/off if you don’t line up the ball with the hole but very secure when you align them. What should I be fixing/replacing? If youre the same way I have a corded kobalt 1/2 impact driver that I have had for around 8 months. Their 'earthquake' model has a LOT of torque [750 lbs ?] I have had this one: Just remember, the more powerful the wrench the easier it is to break a bolt, and the more care you have to use with it. Much easier than a socket and ratchet. Kind of a pain. Each time they bring it back, they said "I need to get one of those!". Depending on the design of an impact wrench, you will find that one either has a hog ring or a detent pin. Door Knob at School - can't find retainer pin. for car repair, we need at least 500 ft lb, I got one from HF for$100. Got a good deal on a "bare tool". Quick View. View our Privacy Policy here. SAE and metric sets. Detent pin holes make the anvil weaker so once you get above a certain power level they only offer hog ring. Cordless is 125 ft-lbs max and corded is 350 ft-lbs max. Reconditioned/refurbished means it was out of the box, returned or possibly something at the factory. The downside to this tool is it is kind of big and bulky, but never the less it has gotten the job done for me with ease. Cars, SUV's, Vans, Trucks, RV's, Boats and Gasoline Outdoor Power Equipment, Passenger Cars, Mini Vans, SUV Service and Repairs. Impact Wrenches Dewalt DCF889B 20V MAX Cordless Lithium-Ion 1-2 in. I prefer the ball detent retainer. A detent pin anvil has a retaining pin that must be pressed in to release a socket from the impact driver. A hog ring anvil has a ring that exerts pressure on the socket and can be removed without tools (or with bare hands). It has 350 ft/lbs of torque which has never let me down yet. My wimpy impact gun didn't do squat. Other sets skip 23, 25, and 26 (e.g. I like the control with the air. In Stock . It might be enough but occasionally you come across something stubborn and need more. It's fine. If I had a garage, I would definitely get an air gun. The DCF899P2 20V MAX* XR® Brushless High Torque 1/2 in. 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