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I will return it, and never buy anything IR makes ever again. Here's the best review I can give considering I never used the product, but did give it a good look it over.It's very heavy, and if you ever needed to use it every day, I wouldn't recommend it for this reason alone. It has nearly no spring pressure. Since I already own a Chinese impact wrench, there's no point in owning another. It will only ruin their name, and in fact already has with this customer.
Just a red cardboard box (that was oil stained), plastic bag, and a few documents (The document booklet edges were bent over because they were longer than the box).Impact wrench has a tiny decal on the back of the gun that says "Made in China". I thought Ingersoll - Rand's products were made in the US, why would they start manufacturing in China. The picture on this web page makes the tool look much nicer than it really is.Trigger is loose, wobbly, thin, is plastic, and feels weak. You would need to clean it right out of the box. I think the specs say it's about 5lb, it has got to be more, I will weigh it and get back to you.Out of the box the tool looks like it was 30 over years old. It appeared worn, even used, yet the thing is brand new. I am willing to pay up to $400 if needed for a high quality impact wrench, but it will not be from IR. If you don't have this fitting, you would need to buy that before using it.Tool does not come with a storage case.It doesn't ship with any socket tools, oil, or accessories.
(note: my hands are quite strong, but that knob needed nearly a foot pound just to turn)The finish is dull, and not polished well. Tool was covered in thick oil, and black stuff, inside an open ended plastic bag stuck to the gun. Yes, I was looking for an upgrade, and the IR 231C isn't it. I question the tool's resale value. Is the tool junk.
I don't know, and with over $100 on the line here, I am not going to find out. It could be removed, and no one would think you own a Chinese tool. The point was to replace the low quality chinese tool with something better. However, this does explain the low price (which is actually quite high for a made in China impact). The torque/pressure control on the side is very stiff and could not be turned by my fingers, and feels low in quality. How could sockets stay on tight.Tool does not come with an air fitting, just a threaded socket in the handle.
I will find a non-Chinese made air impact gun even if I have to buy it used. The Ingersoll - Rand 231C 1/2 inch impact wrench is made in China. Out of the box, it looks and feels like typical Chinese tools. The trigger performs like the ones found on childerns' toys.1/2" anvil doesn't have a spring ball detent.
Have used it numerous times, best thing I've ever invested on any tools.It is powerful enough to remove any nuts on the car I've thrown at it, such as large axle nut, rusted sway bar link nuts. A big time saver and fun to use.Remember to use 3/8" hose, set your regulator pressure to 90PSI, then use the thumb wheel to adjust the torque if needed (0 through 5). Did my research and purchased this Impact Wrench couple years ago. Used successfully with ball joint tool etc.
This impact has worked great for these purposes. I purchased this impact to assist in removing my wheels on my truck for rotation/tire changing, removing blades on my lawnmower for sharpening, etc. Has a nice boost of power when you first hit the trigger to help with stubborn lug nuts.
I have another Craf**man gun which came with the compressor--that one is just a joke just few clicks and the bolt was off. brought one and used to remove the crank shaft bolt for 2000 Sienna van when changing timing belt (BTW, the old belt still appears in good condition, another 50K miles possible. but just replaced it anyway along water pump). Make sure you use 3/8 hose and a good compressor.
These things are built like tanks. We abuse our old gun like you wouldn't believe. I already have one of these in my garage as a shop gun for all the mechanics to use. I just bought another one to have my own. Dropping it on concrete all day, leaving it out in the rain by accident.never a problem.
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