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Hpozzuoli

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I didn't know where this should go so I stuck it here. I made this case for my iphone. Basically cut the sides and ends off the original and stuck it on my lifeproof case. Everyone that sees it wants to buy it from me. Got the case off ebay by searching snap on tool catalog case. Took 15 days from china to come, but it is a good quality logo and gloss layer. The original was one of the slim fitting cases before I cut it up to fit my existing case. When I switch cases I can transfer the cover.
 

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powerstroker

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that m12 stuff looks weak... even the impact was struggling...

Yeah I think it's 35 ft. Lbs. they're rated at. I assume those bolts were a whole lot tighter than that. It would be interesting to see it compared to the snap on version. Sure is a huge price difference. I'm not expecting knuckle busting torque from it. Just something to zip out little bolts quickly.


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GTA Matt

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Yeah, I was hoping the ratchet would have more *** to it. The impact should fill the void nicely between my big 3/8 matco and the crappy 7.2 volt snap on that I'll probably bring home. Should be good for dash work though.
 

turdferguson13

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How tight were those bolts and did they have thread locker or corrosion on them? My m12 ratchet will break loose bolts tightened to around 10 ft lb as long as the threads are clean. I've found it really useful for places my impact won't reach.

And yeah compared to my 7.2v snap on screwdriver the m12 fuel hex impact is a lot more powerful for the same price.
 

GTA Matt

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That motor has been together since 08. The water pump bolts had pipe sealant on them. I know that my 3/8 air ratchet wouldn't have had a problem with them. After initial breakaway they really weren't that tight. The throttle body bolts had the typical stainless steel fastener vs. aluminum threads that seem to fuse together. I couldn't really find a better example to shoot.
 

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That's interesting.
I have both Milwaukee and snap on 1/4 cordless ratchets,both are awesome.you can't expect to break loose big bolts but they have enough power.I work on ford power strokes and I use mine all the time.i bought my milwakee a year ago and except for my 3/8 air ratchet (60ftlbs rating, really can't compare a cordless ratchet to it) I haven't touched an air ratchet since then.my girlfriend gave me the snappy for Christmas and since then I haven't touched my Milwaukee, the snappy feels tough and is much faster.i highly recommend them, depending on your work load you shouldn't be disappointed.

Snap ons 3/8 compact impact gun is nearly useless, NO where near there claimed torque even with the bigger battery from the ratchet.big waste of money,big dissapointment.
 
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powerstroker

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So for intended use the cordless ratchets are a good buy. Now I just have to decide if the snap on version is worth the extra cash.


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So for intended use the cordless ratchets are a good buy. Now I just have to decide if the snap on version is worth the extra cash.


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i don't know... the R3130 i had was able to break loose 10-14mm bolts off an engine that hadn't been taken apart since 2003. i know that's 18v, so not a fair comparison. i wonder how the IR IQv12 series compares?
 

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So for intended use the cordless ratchets are a good buy. Now I just have to decide if the snap on version is worth the extra cash.


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Intended use will be just fine. I think my expectations were a little high because I hear everybody say they rarely need their air ratchet any more. I don't have a snap on dealer so luckily I don't have to face that dilemma :lol_hitti
 

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So for intended use the cordless ratchets are a good buy. Now I just have to decide if the snap on version is worth the extra cash.


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Not really, only thing the snap on has is that it's faster and has some sort of anvil brake.everything else the Milwaukee can do.the milwakee is one inch shorter and smaller in diameter, but feels like cheep plastic.i personally like how strong and solid the snapon one feels, like if I manually torque with the Milwaukee I can feel the battery flexing.doing that with the snap on it feels solid and can give it a good torque but the ratchet head on the snappy feels sloppy like its a low tooth count and I need room for a bigger swing angle to grab another tooth compared to the Milwaukee.also the battery doesn't seem to last as long as the Milwaukee but charges fast.and the snappy is a bit heavyer.

Lately besides a few trigger issues on the ct8810s, snap on cordless has been getting better.but still only offer one year warranty on tool and battery where as Milwaukee is 5yr tool and 2yr battery warranty.the only problem I have seen with the m12 ratchet is my Forman has broken the square drive heads on both of his,and both have been warranty repaired by a local authorized repair facility.

The only reason I use my snap on now is because I like how it feels and the speed it has, also my girlfriend went out and wasted her money for a green tool for me.so I want to make sure it's not wasted........if she hadn't gifted it to me, I would never gone on the truck and bought one.
 

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Intended use will be just fine. I think my expectations were a little high because I hear everybody say they rarely need their air ratchet any more. I don't have a snap on dealer so luckily I don't have to face that dilemma :lol_hitti

I know you were using Allen sockets in you video, but I noticed you placed the ratchet on the bolt and then tried to use it to break it loose, they do this on some bolts and at first I was like wtf!i know it won't work on Allen or torx heads and may distort them, but I've came used to if the ratchet won't break it loose, on **MOST** bolts I'll hold the ratchet just above the bolt and hit the trigger full blast to get it spinning and drop it on to the bolt.mostly always that will loosen the bolt, if not it will bounce off and I will stop and just use the ratchet to manually break it loose.

I love mine and only reach for my big 3/8 air ratchet when I work with bigger bolts above 16mm heads.
 

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Got the launch scanner from my Mac rep. I'm impressed with it so far. Reads well and the live data is great. Also much faster than the shop's Autel.


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I was looking at one of those on eBay recently. I had a Creader V and it was good as a basic scanner for engine stuff just to pull/clear codes. (Great after small jobs where you get engine lights where things have been unplugged during repair.)

They seem to do quite a lot for very little money.
 

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Stopped at the flea market and got some neat wrenches for $15. Probably just end up with the misc tools but cool nonetheless.


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A couple Craftsman =v= double enders, a Cman USA RP combo, Proto Challenger combo (Canada), a small Gray Canada combo, a weird old Mastercraft metric double ender that says Japan on it, a Snap On double ender that's dated 1959 and has a Canada COO, another Gray Canada double ender and a Proto Los Angeles double ender. All in great shape.
 

powerstroker

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Not really, only thing the snap on has is that it's faster and has some sort of anvil brake.everything else the Milwaukee can do.the milwakee is one inch shorter and smaller in diameter, but feels like cheep plastic.i personally like how strong and solid the snapon one feels, like if I manually torque with the Milwaukee I can feel the battery flexing.doing that with the snap on it feels solid and can give it a good torque but the ratchet head on the snappy feels sloppy like its a low tooth count and I need room for a bigger swing angle to grab another tooth compared to the Milwaukee.also the battery doesn't seem to last as long as the Milwaukee but charges fast.and the snappy is a bit heavyer.

Lately besides a few trigger issues on the ct8810s, snap on cordless has been getting better.but still only offer one year warranty on tool and battery where as Milwaukee is 5yr tool and 2yr battery warranty.the only problem I have seen with the m12 ratchet is my Forman has broken the square drive heads on both of his,and both have been warranty repaired by a local authorized repair facility.

The only reason I use my snap on now is because I like how it feels and the speed it has, also my girlfriend went out and wasted her money for a green tool for me.so I want to make sure it's not wasted........if she hadn't gifted it to me, I would never gone on the truck and bought one.

Great info! Thanks everybody. Man I love this site! I think I'll source out a Milwaukee for myself. Give it a go. My only concern was expanding my cordless tool collection and keeping the same batteries however the reviews I've read for the other snap on cordless tools haven't been impressive so Milwaukee it is and I'll go from there. If I end up with a few different battery types, oh well.


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turdferguson13

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Great info! Thanks everybody. Man I love this site! I think I'll source out a Milwaukee for myself. Give it a go. My only concern was expanding my cordless tool collection and keeping the same batteries however the reviews I've read for the other snap on cordless tools haven't been impressive so Milwaukee it is and I'll go from there. If I end up with a few different battery types, oh well.


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Go to Home Depot with a 20% off harbor freight coupon and buy one. I got the bare tool 3/8" ratchet for only $80 that way.
 

ihateminimumwage

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How is the cordless ratchet treating you? I've been curious about those for a while now.
Loving it so far. Works just as well as my 3/8" air ratchet, with half the noise and no hose to fight around. Not one complaint from me. As stated with most above, it's not made to impact a fastener loose, just to spin it off after it's broken loose manually (which it works well for too).

They are amazing wrenches in my opinion.
There is a reason I sold my Snap-On set and bought these. Love the feel of them, love the grip on the open ends, and love the thicker beams that don't hurt my hands when putting my weight into them.
 

powerstroker

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Go to Home Depot with a 20% off harbor freight coupon and buy one. I got the bare tool 3/8" ratchet for only $80 that way.

You can use a harbour freight print out coupon at Home Depot? I haven't been able to find a ratchet at my local Home Depot yet. Have to try the next town over.


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turdferguson13

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You can use a harbour freight print out coupon at Home Depot? I haven't been able to find a ratchet at my local Home Depot yet. Have to try the next town over.


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I usually get them from a flyer or magazine. Check their website for store availability on the ratchet.
 
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Intended use will be just fine. I think my expectations were a little high because I hear everybody say they rarely need their air ratchet any more. I don't have a snap on dealer so luckily I don't have to face that dilemma :lol_hitti

Matt

I cannot remember the last time I used my 1/4 or 3/8 small body air ratchets, I use my Milwaukee M12 1/4 all the time, it doesn't have the nuts of a full air ratchet but works great were you would use a 1/4 air ratchet, just did a Tbelt/ oil pump on a Camry on Friday, never touched any air tools on that job:)
 

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i know, not my pic, didn't take one yet.

it's surprisingly awesome for only a 10 dollar scan tool.

you can not only check codes, and clear codes, but you can check up to date real time information about any sensor in the car, plus all kinds of other functions like real time data logging, and even do a special speed/rpm/gps overlay on a video if you do track days, it is probably the best 10 bucks any car guy could spend for a car with obd2.

software is free for the limited one, and 5 bucks for the full version.
 

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I've been wanting a nice pair a shears for cutting heavy stock like leather and vinyl. These Gingher 10" Knife-Edge Scissors fit the bill nicely. The chrome on these is really nice.
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Picked up a new in box Weller TC201T solder pencil (with PTA7 tip) and a used, USA made, Weller WTCPT power supply from different sellers on eBay last week. Both were delivered in today's mail. Total cost including delivery was about a third of what a new Weller TCP system would have cost me delivered in Canada.
 

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Picked up a new in box Weller TC201T solder pencil (with PTA7 tip) and a used, USA made, Weller WTCPT power supply from different sellers on eBay last week. Both were delivered in today's mail. Total cost including delivery was about a third of what a new Weller TCP system would have cost me delivered in Canada.
Nice. :)

How long did it take before you found them at the right price?
 

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Only took a few days of searching. Both items I bought were in Canada. There were better prices on parts located in the USA, but shipping costs and possible duties and taxes made them a less attractive option for me.

If you're in the US, this isn't a bad deal. There was a set of 3 of the previous design TCP models for less than that, but they wouldn't ship outside the US.

The other iron that interested me was a SMD rework station with micro tip, hot air tip, and tweezer tip. This station, with these hot tweezers is already in Canada and on eBay for about CAD$135.
 

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Got my Mac BHFM 17x19 and 12x14 in the mail today. Used the 14 on a manifold bolt...worked perfectly. They feel really nice in the hand, and are obviously quality made.



I'm looking forward to using them more, and need to find a 13x15, 16x18 and 21x22 to complete my set. Might go with Snap On for the others, depends what I can find for a deal.
 

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Are u kidding me?!! U found that along the road! How does one lose that? Haha
That's great. That would make my day for sure?


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I cannot remember the last time I used my 1/4 or 3/8 small body air ratchets, I use my Milwaukee M12 1/4 all the time, it doesn't have the nuts of a full air ratchet but works great were you would use a 1/4 air ratchet, just did a Tbelt/ oil pump on a Camry on Friday, never touched any air tools on that job:)

Yup, had my doubts at first, but used the **** out of the little thing today. Actually quite handy. water pump on a civic, among several other jobs :beer:

 
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