Also, the left pedal will be reverse threaded... so I wouldn't expect any impact driver to take it off if it was trying to turn it the wrong way! And if you're using the hex in the spindle end, you're looking at the fastener from the back side so the left pedal will need turned counter clockwise and the right pedal clockwise to remove (from the perspective of the tool).
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An easier way to think about bike pedals is that they tighten in the direction of bike travel
The way I remember it is that if I put a wrench on a pedal, hold the wrench parallel to the ground and pedal the bike forward, the pedal will come off. If I put a wrench on a pedal and back-pedal the bike the pedal will tighten.An easier way to think about bike pedals is that they tighten in the direction of bike travel
You are right, my speedplay pedals have flats but xtr’s don’t. If it has a rear wheel on it, I would drop the bike to the ground and use the leverage of the rear wheel to hold the crank in place while you step on the hex. Then you won’t bash your knuckles. If wheels are off and bike is in the stand, then hold the opposing crank for more leverage.
Modern pedals are 6mm or 8mm hex now and do not have the 15mm axle flats to use that Park Tool.
what about cranks? Some cranks are hex too and take 40+ Nm? Once again, not something I need an impact on but if I’m already buying tools for other needs..
so I look for a impact wrench? Is there any specific torque to look for?
Honestly, I’ve never thought to use power tools on my bike. Not that I think it’s wrong or anything. I’ve never used a torque wrench either. Parts are more precise and use the smallest hardware they can get away with to save weight but my hands have learned pretty much through trial and error what’s needed. Same with wheel building. So I guess I like taking off the hardware by hand so I know by feel if it’s right or maybe the crank has been ridden loose. Again, I’m not stating what you should do, just thinking out loud about something that I’ve always done subconsciously.
I’ve also never had a dedicated space to work on my bikes at home so that being remedied now.
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Yes, the left side is reverse threads. Otherwise riding would loosen the pedals.An easier way to think about bike pedals is that they tighten in the direction of bike travel
More reminders of the unusual things Ryobi makes, I actually could really use both of those this spring lol, nope not gonna do it. Milwaukee is trade focused and we see in concentrated on their releases in batches. When will they go after the commercial landscaper & OPE market????
RYOBI ONE+ 8 in. 18V Cordless Cultivator (Tool-Only) P2705BTL - The Home Depot
Garden with ease with this Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Cultivator. It's crafted with steel tines for durability, while also being lightweight and compact for easy maneuvering. This cultivator has a 4 in. tilling depth and an adjustable 6 in. to 8 in. adjustable tilling width.
www.homedepot.com
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Patio Cleaner with Wire Brush Edger (Tool Only) P2905BTL - The Home Depot
The RYOBI 18V ONE+ Cordless Outdoor Patio Cleaner Wire Brush gives you the convenience to keep your outdoor area clean through each season. The Patio Cleaner Wire Brush is ideal for effortlessly clearing
www.homedepot.com
That's correct but not for the reason you may think. The left pedal is reverse threaded and the right pedal is conventional threaded, but that causes a bit of a counter intuitive effect. If the pedal spindle bearings seize and the pedal body can no longer rotate about the spindle, then the pedal will unscrew itself from the crank as you pedal. This makes it much safer in the event of a failing bearing. Worst case scenario is you end up with a pedal attached to your shoe but no longer attached to the bike! Fortuitously, in this configuration the pedals do indeed tighten as you ride because of procession. The pedal body rotating in one direction enacts a torque on the spindle in the opposite direction so as long as the pedal is healthy it will stay tightly screwed into the crank, but if a bearing seizes the pedal will unscrew itself from the crank as you pedal.
No. The reverse threads were done over a century ago. Long before clipless pedals or even toe clips and straps. If a pedal bearing seized, it wasn’t much of an issue compared to the frequent problem of pedals unscrewing from the crank arm, falling off and causing a crash because your are now way off balance.
Reverse threads are used on many other mechanical devices for similar reasons. You don’t want the part to unscrew during reverse rotation.
Reverse threads are used on many other mechanical devices for similar reasons. You don’t want the part to unscrew during reverse rotation.
You clearly didn't ready my last two sentences. I'll repeat them here:
Fortuitously, in this configuration the pedals do indeed tighten as you ride because of procession. The pedal body rotating in one direction enacts a torque on the spindle in the opposite direction so as long as the pedal is healthy it will stay tightly screwed into the crank, but if a bearing seizes the pedal will unscrew itself from the crank as you pedal.
A quick google search will show this to be true, and you can verify it by putting a wrench on a pedal and pedaling the bike forward holding the wrench so the pedal unscrews. There is a wealth of information about this topic online if you care to look.
javyLSU
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Exactly what I did, went from the PC 20V saw to this beast!
Bmxkelowna
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I really wish Milwaukee would hurry up and come out with an extended high speed cordless ratchet.
I knew about the agitator hose attachment they had but I hadn't seen this. This would have been SO nice recently as I just put a TON of cut in rings in my house with my OMT. I was using the vac nozzle next to the OMT to catch the dust. I wonder how well this would work with my old 0880 vac?
And OMG this thing!
www.acmetools.com
I'm about to lay some conduit as I've got a cement pad going in and then tuff sheds going on top of that which I'll want to bring electrical and LV into as well. This would be perfect to **** a pull string through. I could use a fiberglass fish tape I suppose but this would be WAY more fun. Plus I could get a good rise out of my girlfriend when I show it to her. Seems like a win/win to me....
Milwaukee AIR-TIP Conduit Line Puller Kit
Milwaukee AIR-TIP Conduit Line Puller Kit - 49-90-2024
www.acmetools.com
I'm about to lay some conduit as I've got a cement pad going in and then tuff sheds going on top of that which I'll want to bring electrical and LV into as well. This would be perfect to **** a pull string through. I could use a fiberglass fish tape I suppose but this would be WAY more fun. Plus I could get a good rise out of my girlfriend when I show it to her. Seems like a win/win to me....
I knew about the agitator hose attachment they had but I hadn't seen this. This would have been SO nice recently as I just put a TON of cut in rings in my house with my OMT. I was using the vac nozzle next to the OMT to catch the dust. I wonder how well this would work with my old 0880 vac?
And OMG this thing!
Milwaukee AIR-TIP Conduit Line Puller Kit
Milwaukee AIR-TIP Conduit Line Puller Kit - 49-90-2024
I'm about to lay some conduit as I've got a cement pad going in and then tuff sheds going on top of that which I'll want to bring electrical and LV into as well. This would be perfect to **** a pull string through. I could use a fiberglass fish tape I suppose but this would be WAY more fun. Plus I could get a good rise out of my girlfriend when I show it to her. Seems like a win/win to me....
Wow, those are great ideas! They should sell those two as a combo, and the price point should be more like $50-75 for the pair (at least for my homeowner usage).
I don't know you well enough to post any of the joke ideas that popped into my head regarding girlfriend and rise after seeing the business end of the conduit "tool..."
Picked up the 1/2” impact wrench, love the thing, nice addition to the fleet, have many other Milwaukee products not pictured. The addiction is real
Only if you save the boxes! At least, that's what I'm telling myself...
Mike
That thing makes the batteries look so smallPicked up the 1/2” impact wrench, love the thing, nice addition to the fleet, have many other Milwaukee products not pictured. The addiction is real
Nice! Don't forget to add the metal belt clips on them especially on the BIG 2767Picked up the 1/2” impact wrench, love the thing, nice addition to the fleet, have many other Milwaukee products not pictured. The addiction is real
Malaworkerbee
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I got the packout light/charger last year during a sale. Primarily for camping/outdoor use.
The lighting is great. But I hate that you can't rotate the lights more. I understand that its a limitation of the wiring. Stick it under the packout VAC and its a great setup if you're going into attics/crawlspaces.
The fact that its a charger is what makes it useful. But there is a lot of wasted space in the unit. I feel like they could have made it a dual bay charger or shift things around and add more storage space.
Thanks, @Malaworkerbee.
That was my initial thought as well (lots of wasted space, could easily be a double charger). I don't have any M12 batteries, but I'm shocked they omitted a charger for those, as that doesn't take much space.
Mike
That was my initial thought as well (lots of wasted space, could easily be a double charger). I don't have any M12 batteries, but I'm shocked they omitted a charger for those, as that doesn't take much space.
Mike
Suspension repair on my 15yo salt belt SUV called for more power then what I had on tap. I have a corded Dewalt (350lbs) I picked up at a thrift sale for a killer price that has served me well, but the rusted bolts just laughed.
I ventured over to Farm and Fleet and figured I might as well pick up the mid and hi torque to possibly save me a trip if the mid didn't bust a nut. The mid-torque at it's claimed 550lbs did nothing. The Hi-torque at it's claimed 1,400lbs did nothing, and I really thought I was in for a long day of cutting. Well, adding some heat AND Mr. Hi-torque did the trick!
I ventured over to Farm and Fleet and figured I might as well pick up the mid and hi torque to possibly save me a trip if the mid didn't bust a nut. The mid-torque at it's claimed 550lbs did nothing. The Hi-torque at it's claimed 1,400lbs did nothing, and I really thought I was in for a long day of cutting. Well, adding some heat AND Mr. Hi-torque did the trick!
This has also created TWO new problems for me. The Milwaukee drawer in my toolbox was already full, and I don't have any spare room....so?
AND the battery-to-tool ratio is getting pretty lop sided, and Farm and Fleet has $40-off a two pack of HO3.0 batteries, which I heard pair VERY well with their drills and impact drivers.hmmm
And slightly off topic, but this is what the bolts look like that came out of the trailing arm bushings. I don't know what they are using to keep the rust out, but it's working. The only rusty spots where the ones exposed to the elements.
AND the battery-to-tool ratio is getting pretty lop sided, and Farm and Fleet has $40-off a two pack of HO3.0 batteries, which I heard pair VERY well with their drills and impact drivers.hmmm
And slightly off topic, but this is what the bolts look like that came out of the trailing arm bushings. I don't know what they are using to keep the rust out, but it's working. The only rusty spots where the ones exposed to the elements.
subarub4
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What’s the next step above the mid-torque?
The more-torque. It's in my pictures, twice, next to the mid torque. Also described via words in my post.
pl_silverado
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Odd-job
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Was going to make one of those m12 fuel pumps to ease replacing the water in the kids' turtle tank. Turns out I can't even order one from Amazon and get it shipped to CA. wtf.
Odd-job
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A cultivator would be nice for sure. $160 for Ryobi seems a little steep for Ryobi even though I would spend twice that for anything m18 fuel.More reminders of the unusual things Ryobi makes, I actually could really use both of those this spring lol, nope not gonna do it. Milwaukee is trade focused and we see in concentrated on their releases in batches. When will they go after the commercial landscaper & OPE market????
RYOBI ONE+ 8 in. 18V Cordless Cultivator (Tool-Only) P2705BTL - The Home Depot
Garden with ease with this Ryobi One+ 18V Cordless Cultivator. It's crafted with steel tines for durability, while also being lightweight and compact for easy maneuvering. This cultivator has a 4 in. tilling depth and an adjustable 6 in. to 8 in. adjustable tilling width.www.homedepot.com
RYOBI ONE+ 18V Patio Cleaner with Wire Brush Edger (Tool Only) P2905BTL - The Home Depot
The RYOBI 18V ONE+ Cordless Outdoor Patio Cleaner Wire Brush gives you the convenience to keep your outdoor area clean through each season. The Patio Cleaner Wire Brush is ideal for effortlessly clearingwww.homedepot.com
Based on this backwards principle, I am thinking of making one out of my edger attachment.
Lots of stuff can't be shipped to California from Amazon lately. Stuff I can buy from home depot in store and online, amazon will restrict. I think CA has too many stupid *** laws about things made from things that can hurt you. I think sellers are being overly cautious and just not wanting to ship stuff here anymore because they don't want to get in trouble.
Just go buy a fuel pump from eBay or any auto parts store really.
Just go buy a fuel pump from eBay or any auto parts store really.
Odd-job
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Definitely makes life a little bit harder sometimes. Will run to an autoparts store eventually, but this in itself will push back my ambition/motivation and I won't make one for another few months.
I guess they won't sell an M18 ozone generator here for the foreseeable future
Amazed you still can't pre-order the mower yet. The whole thing has been kinda a disaster. Unconfirmed rumors about them making one, announcement only because of leaked photos, no specs forever, specs are late, ETA is late, no pre-order, ETA is pushed, etc.
They are clearly missing the boat on the start of this season, 3 weeks ago my HD had the whole front area loaded with mowers, they will be all sold before the Milwaukee arrives which could be a good thing lol. I am only still engaged because I want people to get it review it and I would perhaps like to see it. I doubt you will see it physically in HD before the end of May. If it meets the hype & power, yeah I will get it on a good deal.
Believe some early promos are going to be free wacker or extra 12.0s, or they might run a promo like last spring tiered disc on OPE, think the best was 200 off 600.
They are clearly missing the boat on the start of this season, 3 weeks ago my HD had the whole front area loaded with mowers, they will be all sold before the Milwaukee arrives which could be a good thing lol. I am only still engaged because I want people to get it review it and I would perhaps like to see it. I doubt you will see it physically in HD before the end of May. If it meets the hype & power, yeah I will get it on a good deal.
Believe some early promos are going to be free wacker or extra 12.0s, or they might run a promo like last spring tiered disc on OPE, think the best was 200 off 600.
purplezr2
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Waiting on the M12 Stick pump and romex stapler.......
littlelebowski
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Sometimes I miss that state. Thanks for the reminder on why I left, sorry for your trouble.
Red 17
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Recently took what I thought would be a gamble and went for the "Buy two 5.0Ah M18s... and get a bare tool free." Got my leaf blower right away, a few days more for the batteries. Factory Authorized Outlet off of Facebook. I keep checking them, so far nothing close to that deal......
anndel
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Is that the 2863? I'm planning to get onePicked up the 1/2” impact wrench, love the thing, nice addition to the fleet, have many other Milwaukee products not pictured. The addiction is real
littlelebowski
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Any more word on the new M12 fan?
I don't understand why they need to cover every base in M12 & M18, they probably should of just made a V2 M18. I think of the M12 blower which is so weak, sure its small and light but its so underpowered as a blower. I have the old M18 shop and the V2 leaf, I think the M18 shop on low is more powerful. So I see the M12 fan being the same.