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It's not a crazy long handle so it really is about as strong as makes sense. Above that you really need an impact tool. The only thing I don't like about mine is the noise. I find myself reaching for the 1/4 screwdriver style one for small stuff with good clearance because it's so much quieter. But it's very much worth it as a tool.
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The Door Frame posted:55 ft/lbs max torque seems kind of low for a $150 power tool, but the reviews on them are ridiculously positive Are you sure you weren’t looking at a spec sheet for the m12 impact *driver* instead of the impact *wrench*? The driver is great for long screws and drywalling your basement. The wrench is the one with tons of torque in a small package.
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eddiewalker posted:Are you sure you weren’t looking at a spec sheet for the m12 impact *driver* instead of the impact *wrench*? this is what he's referring to https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-3-8-in-Ratchet-Tool-Only-2557-20/302451803 i have the non fuel one that does 35lb-ft but i dont find it to be the most useful thing ever. but not a bad tool. i'd only recommend it as part of a promotional combo kit, definitely not worth 150 bucks.
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BraveUlysses posted:this is what he's referring to I guess the part about replacing a drill with a 3/8 adapter threw me. Yea, I got mine as part of a CPO MKE bundle too. Definitely my least-used tool.
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I've got the old brushed version. Plenty strong, and you can use it as a ratchet to break stuff free.
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Jun 16, 2018 13:55
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Reminder that if you ain't got an impact screwdriver in your drawer of "tools that I rarely use but cannot do without", you are loving up. https://smile.amazon.com/TEKTON-290...r+hammer+impact https://smile.amazon.com/Capri-Tool...r+hammer+impact https://smile.amazon.com/Agile-shop...r+hammer+impact I've got the one from Harbor Freight, and it sat on my shelf for probably 4 months before I needed it, but holy crap I'm glad I have it.
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Be sure to get impact bits! RIP non impact torx bit. 
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Jun 16, 2018 17:17
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sharkytm posted:I've got the old brushed version. Plenty strong, and you can use it as a ratchet to break stuff free. Taking one of those to the Junkyard is like using a turbo power up. You won’t ever fight another piece in the way, just disassemble everything in the vicinity and let the nuts and bolts die in the dirt.
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I broke mine using it as a ratchet to break something loose so don’t go too crazy on it. I have weak little baby arms and am pretty gentle on equipment so it surprised me when the thing snapped.  Replacement piece was only $15 or so though.
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Am I crazy, or isn't the purpose of a powered ratchet to quickly drive already broken loose nuts and bolts in/out of tight spaces where you'd otherwise have to use an open end wrench on, making a quarter turn or less before having to flip the wrench over?
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Can I use crowsfoot wrenches as flair nut wrenches in a pinch? Geoj posted:Am I crazy, or isn't the purpose of a powered ratchet to quickly drive already broken loose nuts and bolts in/out of tight spaces where you'd otherwise have to use an open end wrench on, making a quarter turn or less before having to flip the wrench over? Oh yeah, I can break it free with a larger wrench and then use the electric one to do the rest of the work I have a box of tools for a reason  E: I suppose that any crescent wrench would work "in a pinch", but would crowsfoot wrenches do only a small amount of damage to the flair nut? The Door Frame fucked around with this message at 00:36 on Jun 17, 2018 |
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I'd be extremely careful but unless it's a crowsfoot flare wrench, it's not going to be any better than a regular open wrench, unless you're using the term differently.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I'd be extremely careful but unless it's a crowsfoot flare wrench, it's not going to be any better than a regular open wrench, unless you're using the term differently. This.
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IOwnCalculus posted:I'd be extremely careful but unless it's a crowsfoot flare wrench, it's not going to be any better than a regular open wrench, unless you're using the term differently. Oh, there's where my confusion came from. I thought all crowsfoot wrenches were flair wrenches for some reason. I kept seeing warnings against using crowsfoot wrenches on brake line fittings, but didn't realize that they made regular crescent style crowsfoot wrenches I need to get a set of the flair ones, since brake/clutch/ power steering lines are never in easy to reach places
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Hey does anyone know if those metal cutting blades for miter saws do a good job? I only recently found out those were a thing and it would be great to use one tool for both metal and wood. Those teeth look awfully aggressive for steel.
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My dad swears by the aluminum cutting version. TBQH, the noise it makes always scares the hell out of me, but they work surprisingly well.
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um excuse me posted:Hey does anyone know if those metal cutting blades for miter saws do a good job? I only recently found out those were a thing and it would be great to use one tool for both metal and wood. Keep in mind the 7 1/4" version you posted has a max 1/8" wall thickness (for some shapes only? see asterisk on your blade image). Regarding the tooth profile, I found a short product vid where they mention that it has alternating flat and triple chip grind teeth, for whatever that's worth: (edit: oh its also diagram'd on the blade image you posted, duh) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NpenLv7dQU I wouldn't use a specialized metal blade to also cut wood though.
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They chatter and are generally semi-dangerous, but they do work. The 1/8" max part is important. If it's much thinner, a MDF/osb/etc backer (on the top) helps a tooon.
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Electric ratchets are fantastic, way faster, way less wear on your joints. I own this thing https://store.snapon.com/CTR767-Ser...y--P928792.aspx and it’s awesome. Wouldn’t buy it if you weren’t using it every day though.
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Home Depot has a $200 Milwaukee m12 kit right now that includes a ratchet, hackzall, drill, impact driver, flashlight and two batteries. Non-Fuel, but still a pretty killer deal I think. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...98-25/304708058 eddiewalker fucked around with this message at 03:15 on Jun 26, 2018 |
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eddiewalker posted:Home Depot has a $200 Milwaukee m12 kit right now that includes a ratchet, hackzall, drill, impact driver, flashlight and two batteries. Man, if I didn't already have 3 of those tools, I'd be all over that. I love my M12 stuff.
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eddiewalker posted:Home Depot has a $200 Milwaukee m12 kit right now that includes a ratchet, hackzall, drill, impact driver, flashlight and two batteries. That's only a 1/4" hex impact driver - no good for automotive use but good if building a deck or house renos
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Fo3 posted:That's only a 1/4" hex impact driver - no good for automotive use but good if building a deck or house renos I said impact driver not impact wrench.
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I use the loving poo poo out of my 1/4” hex impact driver when working on my cars. Modern 1/4” drivers are beefy as gently caress and make disassembly/reassembly fast as easy. Way lighter than a 1/2” one too, I barely ever use my big impact anymore because the 1/4” does 90% of what I need at 1/4 the weight
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I just got the 1/4" impact driver in a combo and I've been using the hell out of it lately. Disassembled my old workbench with it and it didn't struggle a bit even on the big 4" lag screws. I'll still use the screwdriver for assembling wood stuff since I can adjust the torque, but the impact is a loving dream for teardowns. Speaking of which, new workbench/tool storage is the jam. Still need to mount the vise and pick a spot for the grinder. 
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Terrible Robot posted:I use the loving poo poo out of my 1/4” hex impact driver when working on my cars. Modern 1/4” drivers are beefy as gently caress and make disassembly/reassembly fast as easy. Yeah, I use mine all the time when pulling tires. It's not enough to break a lug, or torque it down when putting tires back on, but it sure makes taking the lug nuts off and putting them back on a lot easier.
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The m18 1/4" impact driver can back off nuts torqued to around 60-70 ft-lb in my experience. It's no wimp.
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Fo3 posted:That's only a 1/4" hex impact driver - no good for automotive use but good if building a deck or house renos .... So in other words everything that isn't wheels/suspension/brakes and basically the handiest thing you'll ever buy if you regularly turn fasteners? That's what you meant right? eddiewalker posted:Home Depot has a $200 Milwaukee m12 kit right now that includes a ratchet, hackzall, drill, impact driver, flashlight and two batteries.   Ordered. Been waiting on a good deal to pop up... Now just hope it doesn't go missing from my work truck.
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Not sure how many of you are woodworkers, but if you are and are on the Milwaukee ecosystem, they have released a Fuel 18 table saw with a 12 AH battery. Thing should rip like nobody's business. https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Woodworking/Table-Saws/2736-21HD
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I use the 1/4" impact to back out Honda crankshaft bolts. (just kidding)
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angryrobots posted:.... So in other words everything that isn't wheels/suspension/brakes and basically the handiest thing you'll ever buy if you regularly turn fasteners? That's what you meant right?
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Can I run anything else off of a 6-gallon pancake compressor besides nail guns? I really only see myself nailing things, just wondering.
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Light duty impact wrench usage, die grinders, grease guns, etc.
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Filling tires, cleaning with compressed air, and limited air tool use (i have used an air ratchet on a small compressor). But nail guns are probably the handiest and hardest to replace with electric tools. A brad nailer is a life saver for doing trim.
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Thirded. Impact gun work is now just as well done (if not better) with a good electric. The only air tools I have that I probably won't ever replace with an electric are a hammer and a nailer.
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I use my m12 1/4 impact driver daily working on tractors fwiw.
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Recommendations for a cleaner for the intake valves etc on a petrol direct injection engine? Think it might improve my mate's car, but don't want to dismantle stuff, damage anything, or clag up the cat.The Door Frame posted:Oh, there's where my confusion came from. I thought all crowsfoot wrenches were flair wrenches for some reason. I kept seeing warnings against using crowsfoot wrenches on brake line fittings, but didn't realize that they made regular crescent style crowsfoot wrenches
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Can you get SeaFoam?
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InitialDave posted:Recommendations for a cleaner for the intake valves etc on a petrol direct injection engine? Think it might improve my mate's car, but don't want to dismantle stuff, damage anything, or clag up the cat. https://www.powerenhancer.co.uk/shop-by-brand/bg/bg-44k-petrol-fuel-system-cleaner.html BG44K Has a higher amount of the active ingredient than other stuff on the market and seems to get good reviews. E: skipped over the 'direct' bit, obviously spog fucked around with this message at 16:56 on Jun 27, 2018 |
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If that stuff goes in the tank, it won't do poo poo for his valves.
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