Ton ton
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I am interested in hearing what Garage journal people have to say about this topic. Thank you for your time.
Milwaukee hand tools.
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Badgerstate
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Absolutely. Why not? Ive got some Milwaukee pliars and wire strippers and theyre wonderful. Milwaukee's hammers are nice too, although a bit heavy and with longer handles that Id prefer.
Ive heard good things about Milwaukee's sockets and combination wrenches too, I just find them to be a bit overpriced for what they are.
Ive heard good things about Milwaukee's sockets and combination wrenches too, I just find them to be a bit overpriced for what they are.
visionguru
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Milwaukee's crescent (adjustable) wrench has superb jaw tightness, the best I've seen.
BlakeTheCarGuy
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Sure Dewalt does so Milwaukee should too. I really haven’t used a whole lot of them but hear good things on them.
Meursault74
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Absolutely. How else would I open up a brew?
Kscardsfan
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The demo screwdrivers are nice. Have a set of the insulated screwdrivers but I really haven’t used them much. The pliers I’m not too hot on, but the vice grips I’m a fan of. I like their box cutter blades, but I’m basing that off a purchase made in 16 or 17 so they may well have changed by now. I have too many pipe wrenches and crescents to justify any new ones, but I like the way they feel and look. My impression of the tools overall has been positive.
XxToolAholicxX
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Sure why not they already have shelf space at Home Depot and belongs right there with Husky or Stanly...
anndel
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No
bwringer
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Sure, why not? The hand tools I've seen are pretty decent for the money.
Besides, have you seen how Channellock blue just absolutely clashes with Milwaukee red?
Dewalt is doing the same thing, and their yella stuff is pretty OK as well.
Besides, have you seen how Channellock blue just absolutely clashes with Milwaukee red?
Dewalt is doing the same thing, and their yella stuff is pretty OK as well.
rustbucket5
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its been hit or miss for me. the tin snips have been good but the combo strippers were terrible
Persimmons1123
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I happen to own their 22mm wrench and the needle nose pliers there sockets are okay their ratchets are where it's at they are the strongest ratchets available right now. There chrome is flawless I plan on getting a Milwaukee ratchet very soon.
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javyLSU
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I’m shocked the user with the TTI logo avatar and a username of “Badgerstate” is positive on Milwaukee hand tools…
That aside, I have a set of Milwaukee screwdrivers, and they’re quite nice. I don’t have any experience with any of their other hand tools, so I can’t comment on those.
metaldad
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another no
and no to de walt
and no to de walt
RoundedNut
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I don't see why not. They have an established customer base that they have experience with and would be in a good position to understand their needs.
They obviously source the tools from contract manufacturers so the tools will be built from established manufacturing processes and skilled staff.
And they have established distribution channels so it would be easy to add some more products and shelf space.
So the question is, why wouldn't Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, etc. sell all the tools for the trade? Its not like they are trying to sell cookware.
They obviously source the tools from contract manufacturers so the tools will be built from established manufacturing processes and skilled staff.
And they have established distribution channels so it would be easy to add some more products and shelf space.
So the question is, why wouldn't Milwaukee, DeWalt, Makita, etc. sell all the tools for the trade? Its not like they are trying to sell cookware.
Badgerstate
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True but Im a Craftsman fanboy too. I had Craftsman hand tools for years and now have a mix of Husky, old Craftsman, new Craftsman, Hart and Milwaukee. Theyre all great and all of them do the job for which they were intended.I’m shocked the user with the TTI logo avatar and a username of “Badgerstate” is positive on Milwaukee hand tools…
That aside, I have a set of Milwaukee screwdrivers, and they’re quite nice. I don’t have any experience with any of their other hand tools, so I can’t comment on those.
uncwstudent
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I have their locking pliers and tape measures and they're my favorites of those two categories. I've not been impressed with any of their other hand tools though. I bought the vise grips before the Malco Eagle Grip's came out though.
visionguru
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Yeah, I never saw a Proto wrench with click-stop. I'm wondering if you ever tried Milwaukee and compare.Obviously you're never used a Proto industrial .
It seems to me that cheap crescent wrenches have 3 threads, better ones have 4. Even from the picture, this Milwaukee 10" doesn't have much room to allow jaw slackness.
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I'm just one person with one ratchet (socket set), but I wasn't impressed.
I'm still waiting to for the replacement ratchet to show up, we'll see if it's any better.
The sockets are fine. Nothing special other than squared off edges.
I don't think I own any other Milwaukee hand tools except 2 locking pliers I've never used.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/this-milwaukee-3-8-hand-ratchet-*****.482691/
I'm still waiting to for the replacement ratchet to show up, we'll see if it's any better.
The sockets are fine. Nothing special other than squared off edges.
I don't think I own any other Milwaukee hand tools except 2 locking pliers I've never used.
redwrench60
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I was standing in the Rural King yesterday looking at a 12” pair of China made Milwaukee “channel locks” for $23 and a 12” pair of USA made Channellock 440s for $18 and almost said out loud, yeah **** that. My vote is NO. Milwaukee or Dewalt.
Generally speaking, I agree. There are always exceptions, but I do indeed believe that Milwaukee hand tools are over priced. I noticed and thought the same thing when I was working at Home Depot.
I don't understand how made in China or Taiwan is more expensive than USA, even if it has "with global materials" on the package. This doesn't apply to just Milwaukee, but any brand. Without going into politics, I've noticed a for sure trend of off-shore tools quickly rising in cost over the last few years and inching ever closer to tool truck prices. I don't understand the business models, but I guess they're doing something right.
the prices are closing, just because us wages have been flat and taiwanies and chinese wages have been going crazy over the last few decades the cheaper stuff is moving into places like Indonesia, and Thailand, and some bits of africa chasing ever lower wages to hit the price points
For me, it's really hard to trust any company that plasters their name all over such a broad spectrum. I'm a firm believer that you can't beat a man at his own game. And those companies trying cover that much ground evoke that message in my mind.
I used to view Milwaukee as a professional/contractor grade tool company. I now view them as grand profiteers and a big box store attraction.
No thanks.
I used to view Milwaukee as a professional/contractor grade tool company. I now view them as grand profiteers and a big box store attraction.
No thanks.
I'd love to know why something feels it is appropriate to push 200+ lb-ft through 3/8 drive? It's kind of like saying you tow your boat with a Honda civic. Maybe it tows it, but we all know it wasn't meant for it.
jrbpit1
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I was in Home Depot last night, and I noticed all the Milwaukee and DeWalt hand tools. The amount of Channel Lock shelf space has seemed to shrink. I should have bought a pair of Channel Lock pliers on general principle, along with an Estwing hammer. I did pick up the Estwing 20oz claw hammer. Almost threw it in the cart but I inherited 6-8 claw hammers from my dad. The first tool my wife ever bought me when we were dating back in 1989, was a 16oz Craftsman claw hammer. Steel handle with a rubber grip, still gets lots of use. She picked it out because she thought it was the prettiest hammer they had at the time. I did end up buying a DeWalt clamp, actually needed that for a furniture repair, made in Taiwan, would have bought a US made version for a couple of bucks more if they would have had one.
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at this point the anvil is the failure point on all but the cheapest and all none quick release anvils are basically the same its a **** shoot