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So there is an argument as to what Impact wrench is the best, most powerful, ect. Anyway, I wanted to say, I hear really good things about IR titanium series, but is it just me, or is the blue rubber and silver titanium front lacking in appearance, compared to say, another brand. Back in the day, they were always alumiumum, didn’t vary much in color, however, Snap on sells Impacts in colors of the rainbow, other companies do the same thing, but the IR titanium as powerful as it is, just doesn’t appear attractive to me. Anybody have opinions on this ? Part of what I look for in a tool is it’s physical appearance, am I alone on this ?
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I don’t hate IR, I just don’t like the Blue and Gray titanium looks. Those older polished IRs are beautiful. The Matco rebrand is sweet and I would consider owning it, where as the blue IR I wouldn’t. The other thing is this, I saw an ugly blue IR at Sears, on a rack, and that bothered me thrown in with all the other tools, Evolve and other chainstore specials. A tool off a truck is going to be better. Matco, Mac, SO, Cornwell, all better than store stuff. The whole chainstore availabilty to me decreases the credibility of the tool somehow. I have never seen an impact in any store as nice as that Matco in the picture. It would appear Matco did a nice job of taking the same tool and making it visually appealing where as IR screwed the pooch on with the looks on the same tool.
[quote=”andrewbutton442″ post=129943]I don’t hate IR, I just don’t like the Blue and Gray titanium looks. Those older polished IRs are beautiful. The Matco rebrand is sweet and I would consider owning it, where as the blue IR I wouldn’t. The other thing is this, I saw an ugly blue IR at Sears, on a rack, and that bothered me thrown in with all the other tools, Evolve and other chainstore specials. A tool off a truck is going to be better. Matco, Mac, SO, Cornwell, all better than store stuff. The whole chainstore availabilty to me decreases the credibility of the tool somehow. I have never seen an impact in any store as nice as that Matco in the picture. It would appear Matco did a nice job of taking the same tool and making it visually appealing where as IR screwed the pooch on with the looks on the same tool.[/quote] Gotcha, let’s keep in mind though, IR does not care if it’s “pretty” I told y’all my dad worked in pneumatics and hydraulics. Industrial use, people don’t give a hoot what their tools look like. They just need to get the job done.
[quote=”andrewbutton442″ post=129921]I think the MG series, and Snap-ons in general have a much sweeter sound and tone than IR or CP. Those other guns just sound like rattle rattle,, but Snaps on sound like a Mechanical chorus of precision. Harmony of mechanic angels brought together in the SO impact. I don’t do muffled tools, it takes the fun out of it.. Sorta like the difference in tone between a Fender stratocaster and an out of tune Kmart guitar to me.[/quote]
Is this a joke, what does looks or what color or sound a tool has matter. What should make the difference is performance, reliability and comfort using the tool. I have the Aircat 1150 love that impact, the other techs are always borrowing it when their more expensive IR’s, Snap On etc. cant do the job. Could care less what it looks like.
Not a joke at all. Of course the appearance and sound of a tool are important factors in purchasing tools. Why do you think chrome tools are more desirable than black ? They all to be able to do there job. If something functions well, but looks like something from behind the iron curtain, it’s not a tool I am interested in buying. Of course the Mg725 is functional. Think about this way, the truck companies all make and sell toolboxes of different colors, shapes, ect. If your tool truck guy said to you, well they are all primer gray, you don’t get a choice, it shouldnt matter what it looks like, you would probably find another tool guy. Maybe somewhere in some industry when uncle sam, or an airline is paying the tab, there might a be a reason to bring only form into the buying decision, but for the private guy, of course he wants attractive tools.
Just to the address the “are you serious about looks/sound? It should just do the job” comments:
Every car ever sold will get the job done of transporting a human meat sack from point A to point B. 90% of them look, sound, and drive like rubbish nonetheless. Some people just prefer to get the job done in style. Like a good driver might want to drive a fun/cool car from point A to B, a good mechanic may want to have a fun/cool tool to work with. Just like a car is just a car to a lot of people, a tool is just a tool to a lot of people as well. It’s just that the OP is not one of those people, and neither am I.
[quote=”Fopeano” post=130227]Just to the address the “are you serious about looks/sound? It should just do the job” comments:
Every car ever sold will get the job done of transporting a human meat sack from point A to point B. 90% of them look, sound, and drive like rubbish nonetheless. Some people just prefer to get the job done in style. Like a good driver might want to drive a fun/cool car from point A to B, a good mechanic may want to have a fun/cool tool to work with. Just like a car is just a car to a lot of people, a tool is just a tool to a lot of people as well. It’s just that the OP is not one of those people, and neither am I.[/quote]
Dude not knocking you guys, just think the OP was being a little too picky when your worrying about sounds of an impact. Its just my opinion that how the tool performs for the user and the comfort of that tool should matter more. I too care about looks some what. Which is why I chose snap on when I upgraded my ratchets, sockets, and combo wrenches last month. They look nicer than the other truck brands but more importantly I feel they perform better.
Yes, sound matters to me, just like you hearing how much better a dual 80 ratchet sounds than, say a Matco.(yes it looks better too) Whatever the Impact, I don’t think it should be muffled. Not only for the sake of stealing torque, but steals from the personality and identity of the tool. Looks aside, I am convinced the Mg725 feels better in the hand, than say the blue IR titanium. The SO is like a well balanced little zeppelin of torque. I would give up a little bit of power for its overall usability, and yes, I like the sound of it with no muffler. Orange is good.
[quote=”Fopeano” post=130227]Just to the address the “are you serious about looks/sound? It should just do the job” comments:
Every car ever sold will get the job done of transporting a human meat sack from point A to point B. 90% of them look, sound, and drive like rubbish nonetheless. Some people just prefer to get the job done in style. Like a good driver might want to drive a fun/cool car from point A to B, a good mechanic may want to have a fun/cool tool to work with. Just like a car is just a car to a lot of people, a tool is just a tool to a lot of people as well. It’s just that the OP is not one of those people, and neither am I.[/quote] That has to be the best analogy I’ve heard in a while. I agree, I would never drive something that bores me. So, I drive a giant 70s truck with a big block and a manual tranny. Practical? Sometimes, depends on what I’m using the truck for. Alot of times though, it is fun engaging transportation that also has massive utility capabilities. A tool is the same way to me. A quality tool is just better to use. Performance still matters first to me however, looks are secondary.
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