Jim Diesel
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Yeah i agree that boot does look nice. Ill speak with my local rep and get a price for the Australian market.
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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Caparris
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I wish they did. I used mine for the first time today and really wish it wouldn't get scratched up every time I slide it around
one9gt
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A cheap diy for a boot might be some plastidip...
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Deal of the day on factory reconditioned 2799-82cx $179
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The Milwaukee 18V drill did pretty well in our recent drill test. See the full test and final results here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4BkB9Q52LU
I think I might have a problem...
No, that is correct.
Caparris
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I think I might have a problem...
Say it with me now... "My name is Jamie V and I'm an addict.."
lol, those aren't on the cheap end of their tools either.. I've been eyeing the circular saw.
paulsomlo
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Only if you don't use them.
My favorite tool by far is the 3/8 impact. I use it all the time.
The portaband sits in my swag stand full time (I have an old corded portaband that is used for down and dirty work)
I just ordered a boot for my gen 2 impact drill today so I'm hoping I start using it more without worrying about messing it up.
The portaband sits in my swag stand full time (I have an old corded portaband that is used for down and dirty work)
I just ordered a boot for my gen 2 impact drill today so I'm hoping I start using it more without worrying about messing it up.
My tool expansion has been growing thanks to the garage journal lol
I bought the 2754-20 3/8 impact fuel based on all the recommendation here on this thread.
I had done the last wheel rotation my self and used a torque wrench, 80lbs all around a few months ago. Decided to rotate my tires on my Acura now, so perfect time to test out the 2754-20, first 4 lug nuts came out after a few second of just the impact struggling, the 5th lug nut is a one of those lock security nuts that comes from Acura. 2754 couldn't loosen it...what a let down, super disappointed in the hype. I had to use a breaker bar on it first then it was able to take it off.
It was able to remove all other 19 lug nuts after this one, including the other 3 lock nuts. I was puzzled as to why it couldn't loosen that one. It was just not strong enough, I guess.
My brotha from another mother decided to get the 2763-20 1/2" and I got to see in action last night. That thing is a beast! And of course why would I own little Timmy (2754) when I can own big Bertha who didn't even sweat at removing a Honda crank bolt. So I did the logical thing...Went and bought big Bertha lol
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I bought the 2754-20 3/8 impact fuel based on all the recommendation here on this thread.
I had done the last wheel rotation my self and used a torque wrench, 80lbs all around a few months ago. Decided to rotate my tires on my Acura now, so perfect time to test out the 2754-20, first 4 lug nuts came out after a few second of just the impact struggling, the 5th lug nut is a one of those lock security nuts that comes from Acura. 2754 couldn't loosen it...what a let down, super disappointed in the hype. I had to use a breaker bar on it first then it was able to take it off.
It was able to remove all other 19 lug nuts after this one, including the other 3 lock nuts. I was puzzled as to why it couldn't loosen that one. It was just not strong enough, I guess.
My brotha from another mother decided to get the 2763-20 1/2" and I got to see in action last night. That thing is a beast! And of course why would I own little Timmy (2754) when I can own big Bertha who didn't even sweat at removing a Honda crank bolt. So I did the logical thing...Went and bought big Bertha lol
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FOCUS.FREAK
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You have to realize any reducer of any kind will lower the torque
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Yeah I've had problems with those stupid lock socket adapters because they don't even fit tight in the socket they are designed for so you lose a lot of your hit. I use the 3/8" M12 FUEL for lug nuts very often and they will blast them off, except for lock lugnuts.
My tool expansion has been growing thanks to the garage journal lol
I bought the 2754-20 3/8 impact fuel based on all the recommendation here on this thread.
I had done the last wheel rotation my self and used a torque wrench, 80lbs all around a few months ago. Decided to rotate my tires on my Acura now, so perfect time to test out the 2754-20, first 4 lug nuts came out after a few second of just the impact struggling, the 5th lug nut is a one of those lock security nuts that comes from Acura. 2754 couldn't loosen it...what a let down, super disappointed in the hype. I had to use a breaker bar on it first then it was able to take it off.
It was able to remove all other 19 lug nuts after this one, including the other 3 lock nuts. I was puzzled as to why it couldn't loosen that one. It was just not strong enough, I guess.
My brotha from another mother decided to get the 2763-20 1/2" and I got to see in action last night. That thing is a beast! And of course why would I own little Timmy (2754) when I can own big Bertha who didn't even sweat at removing a Honda crank bolt. So I did the logical thing...Went and bought big Bertha lol
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What happens is at the dealer people like to use a 1/2 air impact on full blast to install the wheel locks on... If the lug nuts are set to proper torque they should have no problems busting the lug nuts free
Caparris
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My M12 3/8" impact will take lug nuts off if they're torque properly.. M18 one should do it fine if they aren't over torqued. I don't remember it ever not taking them off for me.
Of course the 2763 will either loosen them or break the stud in half, lol.. if you've got room to use it then it's hard to beat the power of that thing
I used it to pull a crank bolt off on an LS2 engine a while back.. the torque on those things makes a Honda crank bolt look like nothing. Took it right out though!
Of course the 2763 will either loosen them or break the stud in half, lol.. if you've got room to use it then it's hard to beat the power of that thing
I used it to pull a crank bolt off on an LS2 engine a while back.. the torque on those things makes a Honda crank bolt look like nothing. Took it right out though!
Caparris
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My favorite tool by far is the 3/8 impact. I use it all the time.
The portaband sits in my swag stand full time (I have an old corded portaband that is used for down and dirty work)
I just ordered a boot for my gen 2 impact drill today so I'm hoping I start using it more without worrying about messing it up.
That's awesome. I've always thought those swag stands were pure genius
Yeah that could be that factor to my experience.
This makes sense.
Yeah it could've been. I torqued them my self with torque wrench last time they were touched. 80lbs all around.
Yeah no kidding, By the time I was done with all 4 wheels, the white paint was already coming off lol getting this boots next for sure.
Yeah this is true. Except I did my tire rotation last time and torqued them my self lol
Yeah I was afraid of broken studs too so when I was looking for impact guns I went with the 3/8 based on all the reviews.
But it works out at the end, Big Bertha was a great local deal for $150 that I'll keep both for place she can't fit in.
Thanks guys for the feed back.
So far I am liking Milwaukee more and more and starting to build my collection up.
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Ooh the 2731 seems to fit in that box very nicely, though $50 for that box isnt making me jump to get one versus the Milwaukee bag mine is in.
Got another box for my new 7-1/4" circular saw.
My favorite tool by far is the 3/8 impact. I use it all the time.
The portaband sits in my swag stand full time (I have an old corded portaband that is used for down and dirty work)
I just ordered a boot for my gen 2 impact drill today so I'm hoping I start using it more without worrying about messing it up.
What holds the band saw onto those SWAG tables? How does it mount?
After admiring your post 3 times I just realized how you mounted chargers inside the tool box lid, very creative 
I think I might have a problem...
MikeF2316
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Yes, your coat rack is too short. You'll need a taller one so your jacket doesn't drag on the floor when it's hung up!
Ign
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I just used my 2654 (granted, previous gen) to tear down a '92 Dodge D60 front. It did everything I asked of it, including all lug nuts and even using my Tiger Tool to press out the shaft u-joints. I did not try it on the spindle nuts however. This was on a compact 2.0 battery too.
But then I once had a single lug nut on a 1/2 ton Dodge (read: smaller thread than 3/4 ton, ie 1/2-20) that was a little seized or buggered up and it wouldn't remove that one.
Overall though my 2654 is a ninja: compact, agile and does almost everything.
After admiring your post 3 times I just realized how you mounted chargers inside the tool box lid, very creative
Thanks, it was quite easy actually. There are spots inside the lid that you can put screws into. Those are spaced just right to line up with the screw mounts on the back of the charger.
Then below the charger I mounted a piece of Velcro with another screw so I can keep the cord from flopping around.
Ign
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Actually Milwaukee markets the boxes as specifically having charger mounting. No offense to whoever did it, but it's not really creative as much as just using the product as advertised.
Unrelated, 2654 pressing out D60 u-joints. I did also try it on the spindle locknut for wheel bearing retention, had to use an adapter to step up to 1/2" drive but it worked. Also removed the six 1/2-20 nuts which retain the spindle and caliper bracket to the knuckle.
I swapped over to.a 4.0 battery today as my 2.0 was down to 1 bar
Unrelated, 2654 pressing out D60 u-joints. I did also try it on the spindle locknut for wheel bearing retention, had to use an adapter to step up to 1/2" drive but it worked. Also removed the six 1/2-20 nuts which retain the spindle and caliper bracket to the knuckle.
I swapped over to.a 4.0 battery today as my 2.0 was down to 1 bar
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Yup, that was one of the main selling points that caught my interest. They were like $50-$60 online, so I grabbed one from the Depot store for like $39, I think.
My lid falls all the way over when opened, so i don't know how he got it to stand up straight in that first picture. When I tried mounting the charger in the lid, it was either too loose or too tight to fit, I never found that sweet spot, and haven't gotten it to work yet. It's like I need to put some foam on the bottom of the charger, so it compresses a little to keep it tightly mounted.
It is cool how the little holes there are spaced 4" apart vertically, and 3" horizontally, which matches up to their chargers, but they kind of half-assed it. It needs further modding to make it workable.
Then below the charger I mounted a piece of Velcro with another screw so I can keep the cord from flopping around.
@Jaimie V, that's pretty ingenious to have that velcro there. Simple and clean, great innovated thinking. I'm going to have to imitate that. How'd you get the charger mounted securely, or does it fall off every time you close the lid like mine does? Also, what size screw did you use? I used a drywall screw, barely thick enough, so maybe I'd have better luck if I used a larger screw.
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Got another box for my new 7-1/4" circular saw.
I like your blade mounting solution. I need to do something with mine:
The chargers don't fall off at all when I close the lids. I'll have to check the screws when I get a chance to see if I can give you a size.
The blade mounting is kind of an oddball setup. I had these black plastic lug nut plugs (my mcgard open ended lug nuts) they just so happen to fit inside the blades with a lip that doesn't. I drilled the center out and screwed them to the lid. Then I just put a big nut over the blade to hold it in.
The blade mounting is kind of an oddball setup. I had these black plastic lug nut plugs (my mcgard open ended lug nuts) they just so happen to fit inside the blades with a lip that doesn't. I drilled the center out and screwed them to the lid. Then I just put a big nut over the blade to hold it in.
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Milwaukee 2710-20 M18 18V Lithium-Ion Vehicle Charger
Milwaukee 2510-20 M12 12V Lithium-Ion Vehicle Charger
I use an inverter, which can probably be less expensive if you already have a dual charger or something.
I got to take the 2763 on a maiden voyage... And it... wasn't up to the task. 
The caliper bracket bolts on a MkV VW are a tremendous ***** to take out. They are M14 XZN/Triple Square bolts, and they rust in place like nobodies business. Because the 2763 is so big, I had to use an extension and a U-joint which I know sap a lot of the impact but... It had no chance. They wouldn't budge even with a generous helping of penetrant. The sad part is, I got them out using a HF Pittsburgh Pro flex-head ratchet! I was just waiting for the joint to break but amazingly it held and freed them up. I was kinda... surprised by the outcome of it all. I actually got it on video because I was trying to film the procedure for replacing the rear brakes on MkV Jettas. I'm not sure what will make it into the final video but I'm going through the footage now.
The caliper bracket bolts on a MkV VW are a tremendous ***** to take out. They are M14 XZN/Triple Square bolts, and they rust in place like nobodies business. Because the 2763 is so big, I had to use an extension and a U-joint which I know sap a lot of the impact but... It had no chance. They wouldn't budge even with a generous helping of penetrant. The sad part is, I got them out using a HF Pittsburgh Pro flex-head ratchet! I was just waiting for the joint to break but amazingly it held and freed them up. I was kinda... surprised by the outcome of it all. I actually got it on video because I was trying to film the procedure for replacing the rear brakes on MkV Jettas. I'm not sure what will make it into the final video but I'm going through the footage now.
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Let me know when you have the video complete. I have to do rear brakes on a Jetta for the first time in the next few weeks.
paulsomlo
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How much of an angle was the u joint at and how long was the extension?
10" Extension, the U-Joint was not at a very steep angle. Maybe 25-30 degrees? Like I said I've got a video that shows it. I'll work on editing and doing voiceovers tonight when I get home from work. Not sure how fast I can get it out though.