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[joe25DA]

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Just picked this up. Snap-on MG725 impact wrench. Just refurbished by Snap-on, got it for $250. It is a mean motorscooter for a 1/2 inch gun!

Stock # MG725
Name Impact Wrench, Air, Heavy Duty, Magnesium Housing, Standard Anvil, 1/2" drive
Price** $422.00
Brand Snap-on
Country Of Origin USA
Free Speed, RPM 9,800
Vibration Level, m/s² 6.6
Drive Size, inches (mm) 1/2 (13)
Length, inches (mm) 7.7 (194)
Anvil Type Friction Ring
Sound Level dBa Pressure 99.9
Recommended Air Pressure, psig (kPa) 90 (620)
Air Consumption, free speed, cfm (scfm) [l/min] 4.0 (29) [113]
Air Consumption, working, cfm (scfm) [l/min] 5.0 (36) [141.5]
Free Speed, Forward, RPM 4,200
Free Speed, Reverse, RPM 5,700
Blows per Minute, BPM 1,270
Bolt Break Away Torque, ft. lb. (N•m) 1,190 (1,613)
Maximum Torque, ft. lb. (N•m) 810 (1,098)
Torque Range, ft. lb. (N•m) 810 (1,094)
Air Inlet Thread Size 1/4"-18 NPT
Recommended Hose Size, inches (mm) 3/8 (10) ID min.
Overall Length, inches (mm) 7.9 (20)
Height, inches (mm) -
Width, inches (mm) -
Weight, lbs. (kg) 4.8 (2.2)


A lot of back and forth with 3/4" fasteners at work (1-1/4 nut), so this puppy makes life easy!


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Thats a lot of power!

 

[Tzed250]

Thats a lot of power!

Sometimes I have to tighten stuff down....like this...

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[joe25DA]

What people throw away!

My Dad did a scrap pick up for one of his buddies the other day. He called me up and told me to take a look at whats in the truck before he dumped it. When I got there he told me there was a small bench grinder but he wasnt sure if it worked, but was in great shape. I saw it and said thats perfect! So I plugged it in tonight, hit the switch and it spun to life, real quiet too. Its a black and decker, mod. 7900, 3600rpm, made in the USA, some time in the early '80s probably. The guy hardly used it. I just couldn't believe someone would toss a running, quality tool like that
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[Mastermind]

My Dad did a scrap pick up for one of his buddies the other day. He called me up and told me to take a look at whats in the truck before he dumped it. When I got there he told me there was a small bench grinder but he wasnt sure if it worked, but was in great shape. I saw it and said thats perfect! So I plugged it in tonight, hit the switch and it spun to life, real quiet too. Its a black and decker, mod. 7900, 3600rpm, made in the USA, some time in the early '80s probably. The guy hardly used it. I just couldn't believe someone would toss a running, quality tool like that
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Black & Decker made great tools back in those days. Should last a long time. Great grab Joe.

 

[1steve]

My Dad did a scrap pick up for one of his buddies the other day. He called me up and told me to take a look at whats in the truck before he dumped it. When I got there he told me there was a small bench grinder but he wasnt sure if it worked, but was in great shape. I saw it and said thats perfect! So I plugged it in tonight, hit the switch and it spun to life, real quiet too. Its a black and decker, mod. 7900, 3600rpm, made in the USA, some time in the early '80s probably. The guy hardly used it. I just couldn't believe someone would toss a running, quality tool like that


great find looks good for its age, it will come in very handy im sure

 

[Rustynutz]

Nice one
Black and Decker made some very high quality machines years ago, before they sold out to cheap sh*t De-Walt Chinese rubbish, about 10 years ago I brought
a cheap B&D circular saw to cut up broken pallets for firewood, think it cost about a tenner new, little fu**ers still going on about it's sixth blade now (amazing) I got it to save my very expensive Hitachi saw which has since died and been replaced twice,mmmmm

so the moral of that story, is don't believe these sods that tell you there stuffs great, charging a fortune for something don't necessarily mean its any freaking good!!!

 

[jimdad07]

I have most of my woodshop stationary tools, but I am lacking a couple of the mainstays like the mortising press and a bandsaw. Has anyone had any experience with the HF models of these. I see that the motors all look to be easily replaced, I am just wondering on the quality for items to start out with. I know they don't have all the bells and whistles, but they are in my budget, just wondering if they are worth the price.

 

[parrisw]

I have most of my woodshop stationary tools, but I am lacking a couple of the mainstays like the mortising press and a bandsaw. Has anyone had any experience with the HF models of these. I see that the motors all look to be easily replaced, I am just wondering on the quality for items to start out with. I know they don't have all the bells and whistles, but they are in my budget, just wondering if they are worth the price.

See if you can find an older bandsaw, they are much better, and can be had cheap on C-List. I found an old 80's I think Busy Bee one, its 14" and all cast Iron, with a resaw attachment so I can saw up to 14" thick, its awesome.

 

[DSS]

So I thought I'd show you some of the stuff I've gathered up lately. This little 1/4'' milwaukee drill, I thought it was kinda cool for $5. I think the keyless chuck is a later addition.

Got these two old knives in a box of junk, have to clean them up a bit and sharpen them. One of them says ''made in england''.

Really nice old Krauter pliers, very heavy duty, $2 each.

 

[DSS]

Now a couple of new things. I got a good deal on these long allen head drivers, standard and metric. Jet brand, which our rental shop sells.

and I got these half price, loop handle allen wrenches, Eklind, made in the good old USA, standard and metric.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Now a couple of new things. I got a good deal on these long allen head drivers, standard and metric. Jet brand, which our rental shop sells.

and I got these half price, loop handle allen wrenches, Eklind, made in the good old USA, standard and metric.

You are really piling up the tools there lately Chris, going into mechanical repairs full time soon?
Pioneerguy600

 

[DSS]

You are really piling up the tools there lately Chris, going into mechanical repairs full time soon?
Pioneerguy600

Ha ha...I don't think so Jerry, I'm still learning from you guys. These were just good deals that i thought i needed.

It's nice to have good tools when you need them, they will last a lifetime.

 

[Brmorgan]

Ha ha...I don't think so Jerry, I'm still learning from you guys. These were just good deals that i thought i needed.

It's nice to have good tools when you need them, they will last a lifetime.

Heh I hear ya; friends of mine are always surprised at how many tools I have but don't use for any sort of profession or anything. I'd generally rather buy something and use it once than borrow it though; also I'd sell a LOT of stuff before turning to my tool collection for cash. It never ceases to amaze me the quality tools I see being sold for a pittance at garage sales and whatnot, or even tossed into the scrap bin down at the city metal recycling dropoff.

 

[joe25DA]

So I thought I'd show you some of the stuff I've gathered up lately. This little 1/4'' milwaukee drill, I thought it was kinda cool for $5. I think the keyless chuck is a later addition.

Got these two old knives in a box of junk, have to clean them up a bit and sharpen them. One of them says ''made in england''.

Really nice old Krauter pliers, very heavy duty, $2 each.

Great score, some real nice tools.
I have some elkind tools, high quality.

 

[pioneerguy600]

Ha ha...I don't think so Jerry, I'm still learning from you guys. These were just good deals that i thought i needed.

It's nice to have good tools when you need them, they will last a lifetime.

I hear you there Chris, ..I still have and use the first ratchet set I bought when I was 14,also the first full set of combination wrenches from Sears. Never would have dreamed that I would ever own as many tools as I do today, somebody will be getting a real deal when I go. I never had to borrow a tool, ever, I just went out and bought them before or at the time I needed them and the collection still grows.
Pioneerguy600

 

[Mastermind]

Now a couple of new things. I got a good deal on these long allen head drivers, standard and metric. Jet brand, which our rental shop sells.

and I got these half price, loop handle allen wrenches, Eklind, made in the good old USA, standard and metric.

Nice score Chris. I seem to remember you saying you wanted a set of T-handled allens awhile back.

 

[gmax]

Old Quicky

I picked up a "Quicky" from a garage sale, 50 years old & it still works fine, I don't need it but it looked interesting. Maybe I could trade it for a chainsaw

 

[parrisw]

I hear you there Chris, ..I still have and use the first ratchet set I bought when I was 14,also the first full set of combination wrenches from Sears. Never would have dreamed that I would ever own as many tools as I do today, somebody will be getting a real deal when I go. I never had to borrow a tool, ever, I just went out and bought them before or at the time I needed them and the collection still grows.
Pioneerguy600

Your not kidding Jerry, I'm the same way. Between work and home I have crazy amount of $$$ invested in tools.

 

[DSS]

I picked up a "Quicky" from a garage sale, 50 years old & it still works fine, I don't need it but it looked interesting. Maybe I could trade it for a chainsaw

Maybe I'm stupid..( maybe? )...but what the hell is a ''quicky''???

 

[DSS]

Heh I hear ya; friends of mine are always surprised at how many tools I have but don't use for any sort of profession or anything. I'd generally rather buy something and use it once than borrow it though; also I'd sell a LOT of stuff before turning to my tool collection for cash. It never ceases to amaze me the quality tools I see being sold for a pittance at garage sales and whatnot, or even tossed into the scrap bin down at the city metal recycling dropoff.

It certainly never ceases to amaze me what you find in the scrap bins Brad, for sure.