Your favorite tools for wrenching / tech tools for special applications

[kball]

SK is good stuff, though IMHO their products were better before being taken over by Ideal.

I haven't tried the X frame wrenches:
Amazon.com: Sk Hand Tool SK80019 Metric X-Frame Ratcheting Wrench: Automotive

Yeah, SK has had a few ups and downs over the years...

The X frames look cool. No matter how many times I try to like "flat" ratchet wrenches I always seem to need that 15 degree angle to keep from scraping my hands up. I have some flat ones but most of the time I grab the reversible or flex.

 

[stir_fry_boy]

Just picked up one of these:
3/8 Cordless Impact
Bought it used for 80$ off local classifieds. Super excited to use it.

 

[StreetCreeper]

Just picked up one of these:
3/8 Cordless Impact
Bought it used for 80$ off local classifieds. Super excited to use it.

I've been eyeing one of those too. Maybe I need to start checking Craigslist for tools as well.

 

[stir_fry_boy]

I've been eyeing one of those too. Maybe I need to start checking Craigslist for tools as well.

The guy I bought it from said that a single regular battery will last 2.5 days being used 8 hours a day. That's just insane battery life.

 

[kball]

As John Malkovich says "I'm getting the pig"!

Every time I change the oil from now on! Didn't spill a drop.

http://www.amazon.com/Form-Funnel®-Flexible-Draining-Tool/dp/B003V9JWHO

 

[amalik]

The guy I bought it from said that a single regular battery will last 2.5 days being used 8 hours a day. That's just insane battery life.

Dude you got a smoking deal on that

 

[amalik]

[MENTION=123173]Jhelms[/MENTION] or anyone else who has it,

quick question about Sealey VS404 200mL Syringe

1) Do you only use this for fluid extraction, or also the fill portion? if not the fill portion, what do you normally use? i've had bad luck with the cheap red transfer pump that you commonly find at the big box retailers

2) how do you clean it out thoroughly? i.e with what chemicals

 

[Guyver192]

Most everything in this beast!!

 

[Jhelms]

[MENTION=123173]Jhelms[/MENTION] or anyone else who has it,

quick question about Sealey VS404 200mL Syringe

1) Do you only use this for fluid extraction, or also the fill portion? if not the fill portion, what do you normally use? i've had bad luck with the cheap red transfer pump that you commonly find at the big box retailers

2) how do you clean it out thoroughly? i.e with what chemicals

I use it for extraction and re-fill. The beauty is you can take out and measure an exact amount and then replace the exact amount extracted. I use them all the time for compressor oil changes, drain and fill on power steering fluid + other applications.

To clean thoroughly, I just take it apart, use some dawn dish soap and water and scrub / then re-assemble and flush the tube with the soapy water. Last, I rinse with clean water - take it apart and let dry (I only do this if I am to use it with a different chemical / fluid).

 

[thegipper]

Hands down, my Milwaukee cordless impact. I am kicking myself for not buying one years ago...

the next essential is a real torch...

 

[amalik]

Hands down, my Milwaukee cordless impact. I am kicking myself for not buying one years ago...

the next essential is a real torch...

M12 3/8th I assume? I'm thinking of one.

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[Thefishguy77]

Are the Milwaukee that much better than the dewalts. I know Milwaukee pioneered the brushless motors. But are they that much better. I have a 3/8 Bosch and am thinking about upgrading. I use it for construction of sinking screws and lags. But use the crap out of it to disassemble crap. So I may go dewalt for the impact driver and then dewalt for dedicated auto impact? So many questions


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[stir_fry_boy]

M12 3/8th I assume? I'm thinking of one.

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Are the Milwaukee that much better than the dewalts. I know Milwaukee pioneered the brushless motors. But are they that much better. I have a 3/8 Bosch and am thinking about upgrading. I use it for construction of sinking screws and lags. But use the crap out of it to disassemble crap. So I may go dewalt for the impact driver and then dewalt for dedicated auto impact? So many questions


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I have the Milwaukee Fuel M12 3/8 impact. It's awesome, and paid $80 for it. It has 2 torque settings, even at lowest torque setting will take most nuts/bolts off under the hood.

 

[thegipper]

Mine is the M18 1/2", they are a little bulky but have an insane amount of power.

I'm sure the Dewalt ones are good too. I already have several Milwaukee cordless tools so I went with them so I can use my other batteries. I also have a Bosch 1/2" cordless that is much smaller but works great for lighter duty stuff, I love it.

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[amalik]

I have the Milwaukee Fuel M12 3/8 impact. It's awesome, and paid $80 for it. It has 2 torque settings, even at lowest torque setting will take most nuts/bolts off under the hood.

I was just about to ask, is the torque adjustable?

Thinking of buying the same one as my first impact... just want to make sure though not to over-torque if something requires only 10 FT LBS for example as I know the tool goes up to 100 ft/lbs of torque.

Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8 in. Cordless Impact Wrench Kit-2463-22 - The Home Depot

 

[stir_fry_boy]

I was just about to ask, is the torque adjustable?

Thinking of buying the same one as my first impact... just want to make sure though not to over-torque if something requires only 10 FT LBS for example as I know the tool goes up to 100 ft/lbs of torque.

Milwaukee M12 12-Volt Lithium-Ion 3/8 in. Cordless Impact Wrench Kit-2463-22 - The Home Depot

Nope just "1" and "2". If you want to torque something down like a water pump, then get a torque wrench. The one you posted is not the "Fuel" line, so I'm not sure that it has those settings. Mine new supposedly was around $200. I have a 3/8" drive 20-250 in-lb GearWrench torque wrench for getting stuff like that.

I have a 19.2 V Craftsman C3 1/2" impact for bigger stuff. I like the Milwaukee a lot more.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Spend the extra $110 and buy this one. With a cordless impact more torque is better:
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring Kit-2754-22CT - The Home Depot

I am a Dewalt man myself and love my 3/8 impact.

Play with it enough and one will get the "feel" for how tight bolts need to be snug.

 

[stir_fry_boy]

Dude you got a smoking deal on that

Thanks. I sometimes buy off local classifieds. Once I found a 1/2" Mac tools air impact, 2 sets of Snap-on sockets, and a Cornwell die grinder all for $100. Best deal ever. My air gun has yet not been able to get something loose, even when attached to a ball joint press. Takes about 15 seconds to press in a ball joint.

 

[amalik]

Nope just "1" and "2". If you want to torque something down like a water pump, then get a torque wrench. The one you posted is not the "Fuel" line, so I'm not sure that it has those settings. Mine new supposedly was around $200. I have a 3/8" drive 20-250 in-lb GearWrench torque wrench for getting stuff like that.

I have a 19.2 V Craftsman C3 1/2" impact for bigger stuff. I like the Milwaukee a lot more.

I have torque wrenches, both ft and in lbs.

So I guess main question then... when is the cordless impact most useful besides wheel lug nuts?

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[stir_fry_boy]

Spend the extra $110 and buy this one. With a cordless impact more torque is better:
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless 3/8 in. Compact Impact Wrench with Friction Ring Kit-2754-22CT - The Home Depot

I am a Dewalt man myself and love my 3/8 impact.

Play with it enough and one will get the "feel" for how tight bolts need to be snug.

I wondered if the 12 volt would be enough power, and it's more than enough. It will take off lug nuts no problem. It's super compact and I like that. I'm sure you trade torque for size and weight.