kctyphoon
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Ok, you know everyone wants to know why you have your own private used tire center in your garage..
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Ok, you know everyone wants to know why you have your own private used tire center in your garage..
kctyphoon
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I'm thinking I really want that m12 right angle impact driver.. anyone wanna trade a $100 Home Depot gift card (or visa gift card) for this $100 lowes gift card I have? I might be willing to send over a surprise box of goodies for a trade....
JettaGetUpandGo
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I mean, I wanted to ask...
whitetailhntr
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Wheres a good place to buy the milwaukee top box? The top box looks really nice.
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kctyphoon
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Probably home depot..
DFB
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Ya looks to me HD is the only place that has the top box free ship to store or $75 fee to home ship.
I notice ACME will truck ship the whole unit (top and bottom combo) for n/c
I notice ACME will truck ship the whole unit (top and bottom combo) for n/c
DerekV
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Minus a few things, I really love my M18 RA impact driver. Really awesome trigger control, very compact, and AWESOME when paired with a 2.0 compact battery. I'm sure the M12 RA is similar.
The only thing I like better about the M12 version is that the battery doesn't hang out in the back (with a compact), so it's just THAT much more compact. However, I think power fade will be more noticeable on the M12 since I'm pretty sure both it and the M18 use the same 12v motor (I need to take mine apart again and measure the voltage)...the M18 can obviously put out 12v til empty but the M12 cannot.
Since these things are a little short on power, I'd opt for the M18 version. You'll get more true watt-hours out of an M18 2.0 pack (18v nominal x 2Ah = 36Wh) vs. an M12 3.0 compact (10.8v nominal x 3Ah = 32.4Wh) and you'll have zero power drop from top to bottom. And trust me, there will be times when you need that little extra umph. The M18 really isn't awkward, heavy, or in the way if you keep the head rotated at 180* from "normal". The only thing that pisses me off is that in this orientation (aka what should've been the default position), the light isn't directed at the fastener. Other than that, when used within its limitations the thing is wicked sweet.
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DFB
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Interesting power output observations
Overall I've been happy the M12 RA impact driver though virtually everyone wishes it could be used like a ratchet
I looked at them both for a while and the wrench too, plus that usually ran much more money. I do think the inline form with a compact M12 battery is what finally sold me
on it. And because of that shape you don't really need the head rotation feature. What is most need is a easily obtainable stubby hex adapters for socket use
Being most impact tools in the M12 lineup do not much best over 100ftlbs I think its pretty adequate considering the minimum torque differences with the 2 drivers. When I torqued those dozens of 9 1/16 bolts on the rototiller it didn't take much effort to get 80lbs with a torque wrench.
So doesn't a lot of this max torque rating stuff have a lot to do with bolt size too like shown in those Real Tool or Workshop Addict videos
Now maybe what I would like to see is Fuel version for the M18 RA wrench with decent torque increases . Btw I like to see Fuel improvements in an M18 RA drill too!
Anyone else
Overall I've been happy the M12 RA impact driver though virtually everyone wishes it could be used like a ratchet
I looked at them both for a while and the wrench too, plus that usually ran much more money. I do think the inline form with a compact M12 battery is what finally sold me
on it. And because of that shape you don't really need the head rotation feature. What is most need is a easily obtainable stubby hex adapters for socket use
Being most impact tools in the M12 lineup do not much best over 100ftlbs I think its pretty adequate considering the minimum torque differences with the 2 drivers. When I torqued those dozens of 9 1/16 bolts on the rototiller it didn't take much effort to get 80lbs with a torque wrench.
So doesn't a lot of this max torque rating stuff have a lot to do with bolt size too like shown in those Real Tool or Workshop Addict videos
Now maybe what I would like to see is Fuel version for the M18 RA wrench with decent torque increases . Btw I like to see Fuel improvements in an M18 RA drill too!
Anyone else
DerekV
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I'd love a Fuel version. A slightly bigger motor, a more robust/updated impact mechanism, and an LED that traveled with the head rotation. Not asking for much! Maybe just retrofit the guts from the Gen 2 impacts. That'd be plenty for this application.
Ign
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Interesting power output observations
Overall I've been happy the M12 RA impact driver though virtually everyone wishes it could be used like a ratchet
I looked at them both for a while and the wrench too, plus that usually ran much more money. I do think the inline form with a compact M12 battery is what finally sold me
on it. And because of that shape you don't really need the head rotation feature. What is most need is a easily obtainable stubby hex adapters for socket use
Being most impact tools in the M12 lineup do not much best over 100ftlbs I think its pretty adequate considering the minimum torque differences with the 2 drivers. When I torqued those dozens of 9 1/16 bolts on the rototiller it didn't take much effort to get 80lbs with a torque wrench.
So doesn't a lot of this max torque rating stuff have a lot to do with bolt size too like shown in those Real Tool or Workshop Addict videos
Now maybe what I would like to see is Fuel version for the M18 RA wrench with decent torque increases . Btw I like to see Fuel improvements in an M18 RA drill too!
Anyone else
I think the concern is strength of that RA head and the motors are not the limiting factors. That said, SEVERAL manufacturers use the same RA head for their impact wrenches and some claim a noticeable amount more power than the Milwaukee 2668 (3/8" sq anvil). AC Delco and I believe Hitachi?
edit: here ya go
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4578406&postcount=56
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boomer12831
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Whitetailhntr - You will really like the Milwaukee tool boxes. I have the 46" top and bottom and really like them. I wish that I knew they were going to make the 60" one and I would have gotten that one instead. Not sure where you are located but I may put these 2 up for sale and get the longer one.
Ign
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Either way I sold my 2668 long ago and haven't once missed it (it was never strong enough so how could I?) and I sold my M12 vac yesterday to local pawn for $30 - good riddance.
So, that's something I'd like to see - an M12 vac that ***** in a good way. OR an M18 "DustBuster" style that kicks ***.
So, that's something I'd like to see - an M12 vac that ***** in a good way. OR an M18 "DustBuster" style that kicks ***.
DerekV
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I just had mine apart Sunday, and I can tell you that both the motor and the impacting mechanism are the weak links...while the right angle attachment's (think of it like an extension with gears) components are pretty robust, its design only amplifies the weak torque output. It's like taking an already weak impact driver and putting a 1/4" drive 3" extension on it, followed by a universal-ish joint, and finished with a 1" extension after that. There are so many points of torque loss, but that's just the nature of the RA design, which is what the user is buying. If both the motor and impact mechanism were bigger and better - but not too big so as to not affect the overall body size much (i.e. use the guts from the Gen 2 impact wrenches) - then I bet it could be a 100-125 lb/ft impact.
Case and point, the AC Delco version uses a bigger motor with external brush holders and presumably has a larger impact mechanism to match. The M12-8 versions use a 12v totally enclosed Mabuchi RS-550VC motor, so no external brush access...it's a smaller motor. Well whattaya know, the AC Delco has more torque! Even with the same torque-robbing right angle head.
DFB
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Interesting link and comments on these RA tools
And I have seen that multi mode AC Delco impact before along with some of the other tools that they market. No one much tals about any them.
Maybe its time for RTR to run numbers with a few of these RA tools on his test machines.
If I remember right in the past RTR has felt some of Milwaukee's published torque numbers were slightly conservative in comparison to his test results especially with the HTIW.
And I have seen that multi mode AC Delco impact before along with some of the other tools that they market. No one much tals about any them.
Maybe its time for RTR to run numbers with a few of these RA tools on his test machines.
If I remember right in the past RTR has felt some of Milwaukee's published torque numbers were slightly conservative in comparison to his test results especially with the HTIW.
MikeF2316
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When I saw a Milwaukee rep in HD, he gave me nothing even though I told him I had a bunch of M12, tools and batteries, but 3 M18 tools and only 2 batteries. And that I was going to buy a hedge trimmer in spring, as long as it was available by first hedge trimming time...
Ign
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The Milwaukee rep at my local store does not care. To him, it's just a job. He does what he's supposed to do (kind of) and gets out. I've actually talked to him before wearing heated gear Home Depot does not carry and he doesn't even notice.
kctyphoon
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I'd go with the m18 version if my plan were to use it for home. This one might wind up at work though.. I have the dewalt 12v impact driver now, but the slide pack makes it hard to store inside the bucket of my bucket truck, and it's a bit of a pain to use a regular impact driver on something where the bolts/nuts are facing away from you,instead of towards you. The smaller m12 batteries might let me store this tool in a pouch easily, and the right angle head means I won't have to turn the length of a standard impact driver, small extension, and deep socket to face towards me. It'll eliminate at least half the distance I'd need to stretch to make the dewalt work in a situation like that.. a 1.5 pack would be plenty of runtime for what I'd be using this for..
kctyphoon
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The rep I ran into in brigewater nj hd was awesome.. we talked for over 30 minutes.. he gave me his card and said if I need anything to give him a call and he'll see if he can help me out.. I'd almost feel guilty taking him up on his offer though.. unfortunately he's not near my home, but he's at that one store everyday he says.. that's "his" store... it was honestly a great experience. He was VERY knowledgeable, and was even "quizzing" me to get a feel of how much I actually knew about their products..(in a playful way). I actually left with a smile, (and a rocket light promo kit I bought lol)
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Are you referring to the 60" box with wood top? Or is there a 60" top box too?
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DerekV
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Haha definitely can't fit the M18 in a pocket! Good call, the M12 should work well for you [emoji106][emoji106][emoji106]
DFB
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Dang that ACME is good. Keyed in the order late Monday nigh and FedEx gal just brought it this afternoon.
Cant get over how small and compact this transfer pump is. And if it delivers the head distance it says it does this is going to be just great for me. There is A LOT of times I need a remote limited volume water transfer and it is such a pain dragging around my gas pump setup out and back again. And I'll bet that weighs all of 40lbs with water in it. Now I just have to figure out new screened pickup suction line. I don't believe I would try to adapt the old pump line though I probably could do that. And I have plenty of output hose.
So the Sunex BT Speaker was in the same box (the parts organizer is a separate shipment)
And I like it! Wicked small compared some of the others I have. Pretty much only as big as an actual 2 inch deepwell socket and has a 12pt look.
So I think it has a good clear quality sound about it and not tinny like some really cheap stuff but also not overly loud when maxed out. Good personal speaker. And although the speaker is very lightweight there is a strong magnet on the bottom to attach it securely to a steel workcart or roll box so its not easily going to go anywhere. Cool
Also has standard usb and micro inputs, plus Micro card input, headphone port and has call transfer.
The multi color light show is added bonus I guess. Didn't know it had that, but don't see that it can be turned off.
Cant get over how small and compact this transfer pump is. And if it delivers the head distance it says it does this is going to be just great for me. There is A LOT of times I need a remote limited volume water transfer and it is such a pain dragging around my gas pump setup out and back again. And I'll bet that weighs all of 40lbs with water in it. Now I just have to figure out new screened pickup suction line. I don't believe I would try to adapt the old pump line though I probably could do that. And I have plenty of output hose.
So the Sunex BT Speaker was in the same box (the parts organizer is a separate shipment)
And I like it! Wicked small compared some of the others I have. Pretty much only as big as an actual 2 inch deepwell socket and has a 12pt look.
So I think it has a good clear quality sound about it and not tinny like some really cheap stuff but also not overly loud when maxed out. Good personal speaker. And although the speaker is very lightweight there is a strong magnet on the bottom to attach it securely to a steel workcart or roll box so its not easily going to go anywhere. Cool
Also has standard usb and micro inputs, plus Micro card input, headphone port and has call transfer.
The multi color light show is added bonus I guess. Didn't know it had that, but don't see that it can be turned off.
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Fix Until Broke
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I've looked on Milwaukee's site, but can't figure out how this works. If you want to locate a tick - how do you do that?
Any screen shots from a phone or some instructions on how to find something with it?
smokey0066
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Got my sawzall with the 9.0. Even though it's -5 outside I want to go cut that tree down.
kctyphoon
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I assume it works just like the "tiles" just a more rugged case.. you probably just download the app and maybe your phone beeps the closer you get to it. They are Bluetooth so not long range.
DFB
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Just got this off Milwaukee's FB page seems the Tick will work any one's ONE KEY app and as a network widening the chance of finding a missing tool.
With the help of the ONE-KEY™ network, when a TICK™ comes within range of any phone with the ONE-KEY™ app installed on it (whether it’s open or not), the original owner of the equipment will get an updated location of their stolen items. ONE-KEY™ updates over 30,000 tool locations every single day and counting! This growing network of users helps you keep tabs on your equipment even if it isn’t near you. Unfortunately, we can’t stop bad things from happening to good people, but the TICK™ can get us that much closer to getting tools back after they’ve been stolen.
With the help of the ONE-KEY™ network, when a TICK™ comes within range of any phone with the ONE-KEY™ app installed on it (whether it’s open or not), the original owner of the equipment will get an updated location of their stolen items. ONE-KEY™ updates over 30,000 tool locations every single day and counting! This growing network of users helps you keep tabs on your equipment even if it isn’t near you. Unfortunately, we can’t stop bad things from happening to good people, but the TICK™ can get us that much closer to getting tools back after they’ve been stolen.
Fix Until Broke
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Thanks guys - We've got tiles on a few things and you can make them "ring" with your phone and then listen for them. Do these "Ticks" beep or somethin or more specifically, how do you know the location when it's in range? Maybe it just tells you that you're within 100 feet and it's up to you to find it after that?
Instead of buying a right angle impact I just bought this instead..
http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-49-22-8510-right-angle-drill-attachment-kit
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http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-49-22-8510-right-angle-drill-attachment-kit
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boomer12831
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Whitetail - I am referring to the 60" with the wood top. It is a real nice roll cabinet for the price. I wish they would come out with a side cabinet. There is one at Harbor Freight but it's 189.00 and they don't take coupons for it. I refuse to pay the 189.00 when the whole boxes are 300.00-400.00
I have 2 cars where I run 3 sets (summer, snow, all season) of wheels, another where I plan to run the 3 sets and have 2 of them now, the 4th runs all seasons and snows, plus theres some leftover odds and ends. Counting wheels on the cars I have 12 sets. Theres almost always a Milwaukee impact lying around recently used on a tire change...
Anyone else see the mid range M18 1/2" impacts they are releasing. Weren't we just talking a while ago about the need for something in between the 200ish and 700 ft-lbs impacts. I will likely get one i the future to fill the void between the 2754 3/8" and 2763 1/2". The best part is the new ones have the 4 modes the 2754 has which the 2763 lacks.
http://www.coptool.com/milwaukee-m18-fuel-mid-torque-impact-wrenches/
http://www.coptool.com/milwaukee-m18-fuel-mid-torque-impact-wrenches/
Distrophe
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Those Fuel models are lookin good. Brushless is neat too.
The 450 ft-lb 2663 has been pretty good for me.
Weighs about 5 lbs like the Fuels. Maybe the Fuel is 5 lbs w/ battery.
Im Waiting on 9ah batt to compare to older 4ah ones.
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DerekV
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kctyphoon
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Wide wheels, low profile tires... I use to have big wheels (for the time) on a couple cars when I was younger.. it gets old quick when you start bending rims from all the potholes around here.. I must have ran over a bolt on the NJ Turnpike years ago.. giant hole in the tire, giant hole in the chrome lip of the wheel too.. cost me a little over $800 to commute to work that day....
Had $4000 in rims and tires on the 93 Typhoon I had when I was younger. I'd be lucky if Id make it 2 months before I'd have to get them balanced again.. ah, the good ol' days. Was on The verge of lowering my crosstour and swapping out wheels again.. still have the rims I picked out bookmarked just in case I change my mind.. lol
kctyphoon
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This link comes up as server blocked when I click it for some reason using my phone..
kctyphoon
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That's strange....
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Lol.. thanks. I was curious what it was..
Nice! I been talking about this for a while now and it now its coming, I cant wait, only wish there was a 3/8 version
DFB
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manwithtools
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I'd be interested to see how long this lasts on an impact. Not really designed for that, but who knows....