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Title: New tool!
Post by: The norm on February 21, 2019, 06:55:33 PM
My wife bought me a fantastic new m12 3/8 drive Milwaukee ratchet! I love this thing. What is your favorite battery powered tool lol....


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Post by: havinnoj on February 21, 2019, 07:58:06 PM
Sweet Loren!
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Post by: 2Nubs on February 21, 2019, 08:44:03 PM
That is sweet.

You are the forum tool guy for sure lol. I’m jealous of your garage inventory.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: The norm on February 21, 2019, 09:05:05 PM
Oh but I have more!
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Post by: The norm on February 21, 2019, 09:08:55 PM
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1400ftlbs of reverse torque!
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Post by: jwraymond6 on February 21, 2019, 09:41:03 PM
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1400ftlbs of reverse torque!

We have those impacts at work there pretty sweet
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Post by: jcs003 on February 22, 2019, 08:55:52 AM
if a PC is considered a battery powered tool; that would be favorite battery powered tool.
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Post by: havinnoj on February 22, 2019, 12:40:50 PM
Speaking of Milwaukie, have any of you checked out the Packout stuff?  https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Storage-Solutions/PACKOUT

I picked up the rolling base and a 3 other smaller boxes/organizers to get all my spare/rebuild parts to and from the dunes.  Seriously one of the best tool purchases I've made in the last 5 years.
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Post by: Michael88R on February 22, 2019, 09:21:33 PM
 I like Milwaukee M18 tools as well.  I have several.  1/2” impact is the king!
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Post by: Tbone07 on February 24, 2019, 12:31:58 PM
I'm a big DeWalt guy. I've got too many 20v DeWalt tools to turn to another manufacturer lol. I've got almost exclusively construction related tools. My current favorite is this multi-tool.

(https://static.grainger.com/rp/s/is/image/Grainger/25DU81_AS01?hei=800&wid=935)

I've been using a DeWalt 1/4'' impact for quad-related stuff, but the right angle would be much better

I'm really liking that Milwaukee right angle 3/8'' tool.
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Post by: hickwheeler on February 24, 2019, 03:57:29 PM
I'm really liking that Milwaukee right angle 3/8'' tool.
I can tell you the 3/8 is capable of busting a 4" v band clamp.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: Tbone07 on February 24, 2019, 09:26:10 PM
I'm really liking that Milwaukee right angle 3/8'' tool.
I can tell you the 3/8 is capable of busting a 4" v band clamp.

I was really hoping to find something similar but using the same 20v platform as all my other stuff is in. No luck so far.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: Skeans1 on February 26, 2019, 06:05:30 AM
20 volt grease gun having to do two tubes a day in one machine can get kind of tiring after 12 hours or the battery powered 4.5” grinder is a handy for just about anything from sharpening knives to cutting stuff off out in the brush.
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Post by: Hawaiiysr on February 26, 2019, 12:22:20 PM
i use dewalt 20v. i would change to  Milwaukee in a heart beat if my company didnt already pay for all the dewalt stuff
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Post by: Tbone07 on February 27, 2019, 02:54:41 PM
My wife bought me a fantastic new m12 3/8 drive Milwaukee ratchet! I love this thing. What is your favorite battery powered tool lol....
(http://thumbs2.imagebam.com/0f/88/31/0e367f1134928774.jpg) (http://www.imagebam.com/image/0e367f1134928774)


Ok I went and saw this thing in person at Home Depot.....and I like it even more.

I can't make up my mind if I want the battery powered Milwaukee unit. Or do I get the DeWalt pneumatic model.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: croat1 on December 30, 2019, 08:09:17 PM
I just purchased a Milwaukee 1/4 drive ratchet...can’t wait to use it tomorrow.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: The norm on December 30, 2019, 09:10:11 PM
I just purchased a Milwaukee 1/4 drive ratchet...can’t wait to use it tomorrow.

Fantastic Joe!
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Post by: jwraymond6 on December 30, 2019, 11:07:13 PM
My boys got me a Milwaukee 1/4” impact and Milwaukee 1/2 drill for xmas
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Post by: desertR on December 31, 2019, 01:08:42 AM
I find it somewhat unusual on brand bias, my good friends that are electricians use Milwaukee branded tools, while those in the construction trade side use Dewalt tools. Both appear to be of good quality (18/20 volt brushless) and work for the intended purpose. I had planned to buy the Milwaukee brand, but my son now has a large collection of Dewalt, so I will probably go that way. These tools have changed so much since I was using nothing but air driven tools, as that is all there was. I still fondly remember my air screwdriver that made my life so much easier, and helped me make huge amounts of money doing a certain recall on cars. Most of what we did was all done by hand, with hand tools, as that's how they (exotic's) were built.  I'd say this makes me feel old, but think back 10 to 15 years ago and these things didn't exist.
desertR
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 31, 2019, 03:46:33 AM
https://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-DCF887B-Li-Ion-Brushless-3-Speed/dp/B0183RLW8A/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=dewalt+impact&qid=1577781128&sr=8-8
i just bought this guy. i like it much more than the regular 1/4 brushless impact. Dewalt mid-range 1/2" hog ring is next on my list. Homedepot has a deal right now, 2 5ah batteries and you get to choose a free tool for $199. im going to hit that up tomorrow on my company CC. 
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: croat1 on December 31, 2019, 12:22:46 PM
I just purchased a Milwaukee 1/4 drive ratchet...can’t wait to use it tomorrow.

Fantastic Joe!

I just tried the ratchet.  Great tool. Now I have to get a 3/8 ratchet and some impacts.

Joe
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 31, 2019, 12:40:02 PM
As desertR mentioned air tools are not as popular as they use to be. i sold my Craftsman 30 gallon compressor and bought this guy on amazon. i got just a tick over 60db. it fills the 2 gallon tank really fast. i plan on using an auxiliary with a ball valve if i need more air. Some internet searching i have found Harbor Fright sells quiet compressor as does Kobolt. I dont have either locally so Amazon i went.

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Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: desertR on December 31, 2019, 05:23:15 PM
Compressors HAHAHAHA  ;D ;D  I've got an 80 gallon, 2 stage, 220 volt compressor to run my stuff. I'm not ready to give up on my air tools yet. Sitting on cork/rubber isolation mounts, the intake noise is the loudest part of it. Can't run a plasma cutter without air. My 30 gallon craftsman horizontal unit finally died after almost 50 years. It lived a good life. I also have a 2 gallon 110 volt NAPA unit for little stuff like tires and such, I've never tried to run a tool off it.
desertR
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: jwraymond6 on December 31, 2019, 05:48:41 PM
I just tried out my 1/4 impact things bad ass it takes lug nuts off my car like nothing being a 1/4 impact I didn’t expect it to work that good
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: Hawaiiysr on December 31, 2019, 07:25:58 PM
Compressors HAHAHAHA  ;D ;D  I've got an 80 gallon, 2 stage, 220 volt compressor to run my stuff. I'm not ready to give up on my air tools yet. Sitting on cork/rubber isolation mounts, the intake noise is the loudest part of it. Can't run a plasma cutter without air. My 30 gallon craftsman horizontal unit finally died after almost 50 years. It lived a good life. I also have a 2 gallon 110 volt NAPA unit for little stuff like tires and such, I've never tried to run a tool off it.
desertR
For home i just dont need it any more. The most air ill use will be filling tires. At work we have big Quincy.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: desertR on December 31, 2019, 09:47:43 PM
That IS my home compressor, my shop's is much larger
desertR
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: The norm on January 01, 2020, 12:42:34 PM
I have more tools than any man could ever need....I still need more! I have a vast assortment of air tools as well as battery tools. I have a 60 gallon Quincy air compressor, 5 gallon rigid wheelbarrow compressor, and a 10 gallon hf compressor. I love having the correct tool for any job!
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Post by: croat1 on December 10, 2020, 10:09:37 AM
A new to me “old tool”.  A Whitney No. 10 hole punch. 

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Post by: croat1 on December 10, 2020, 10:10:42 AM
Hole punches

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Post by: The norm on December 10, 2020, 11:10:18 AM
Jealous!!!!!
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Post by: croat1 on June 01, 2024, 04:47:20 PM
New to me “old” vice and anvil

Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: The norm on June 01, 2024, 05:44:00 PM
Nice joe! 
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Post by: Hawaiiysr on June 01, 2024, 05:47:31 PM
Wow wish I could find some of that. I sure could use a good vise. No way am I buying a new one
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: All250R on June 04, 2024, 01:39:42 AM
I bought the cheaper Yost that is made in China, The US made ones were pretty high on price.
When a people cannot make things for themselves cheaper than buying it elsewhere, the people should understand that corruption has them by the short hairs.
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: croat1 on June 06, 2024, 10:02:10 AM
McCulloch Mac 130

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Post by: croat1 on July 04, 2024, 01:12:03 PM
My latest purchase.  3/8 impact and an angle grinder.

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Post by: All250R on July 05, 2024, 03:42:44 PM
I've got the 1/2" version of the impact gun. it's come in very handy.
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Post by: croat1 on July 12, 2024, 01:03:57 PM
I've got the 1/2" version of the impact gun. it's come in very handy.

The 1/2 impact is going to be my next purchase.  I’m loving these tools.

Joe
Title: Re: New tool!
Post by: The norm on July 12, 2024, 03:00:43 PM
I use Milwaukee battery tools everyday at work. I absolutely love them and do not know how I got by without them.
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Post by: 2Nubs on July 19, 2024, 08:33:17 AM
1/2” Milwaukee is an arm saver for a diesel owner.
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Post by: croat1 on March 25, 2026, 07:08:06 PM
Pretty happy with the WEN bench top drill press and cross slide