Your favorite tools for wrenching / tech tools for special applications

[96RedRunner]

The GF says I need a 3 or 4 car garage for all my "stuff". Couldn't agree more.

I think the AHP can do as many functions as the Rebel; it just doesn't come with the name. But my BIL has put it through some serious work and it hasn't failed him yet.:thumb:

If I were in the market for one, the AHP would be on the top of my list......

Had chance to read info on both, the duty cycle/load duration is really good on the AHP vs ESAB. Good to hear hands on review, Thanks.


It's nice to hear I'm not the only one that's needs a bigger toy box I hear it all the time. 4 would have all under roof with a work bay, NICE

 

[LittleCaesar]

Would be nice if there was an electric die grinder that was the size & had the functionality of the air version. That ESAB you have looks nice. Based on the description I'm assuming it welds up to 1/4 steel?

After a handful of failed purchases in an attempt to save a few $, I've learned my lesson and have adopted the buy once cry once thought process too. And believe me, I'm trying to put as big of a dent in my guns, knives and tools list that I can before March....& I still need to get my wife a new ride. Still pretty much set on the 2018 TRD pro but have recently been looking at a few 2015 land cruisers since some of the ones I've looked at were in the similar price range as a 2018 pro. I think the J200 land cruisers rate similar on the ugly scale as the 5th gens :laugh: but it has a 3rd row just in case my fight camp grows, jk. Briefly considered the 5th gens with the 3rd row option & the sequoia but the 5th gen lacked cargo space with an extra row & the sequoia seemed slightly too big.

As far as I know the ESAB can, but I haven't tried. 1/4" shouldn't be a problem for it. If I had to do it again, I'd save the $$$ and get the AHP.

When it comes to electric vs air vs cordless, it is really all about the application for the work it is going to do. For welding on autos, one goes to a shop where most of those tools are stationary, so there isn't a big demand for cordless or even electric to match air capability. The capacity to use a cordless impact gun now having so much power is a Godsend; ten years ago such was nonexistent.

Once the baby(ies) come, everything kind of takes a back seat, per my brother, who has four kids. But as he says, it is an enjoyable responsibility.

Speaking of going unplugged, I am drooling to see this under the tree. The portability of such a tool should make repairing wires a breeze:
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2488-20

 

[LittleCaesar]

Easily the best under the tree gift I received from the GF. Makes soldering a breeze. Would recommend to anyone that does a fair amount of wire replacement and joining and doesn't want to have 50 million butt connectors in one spot:

Milwaukee 2488-20 M12 Soldering Iron | Acme Tools

 

[mtbtim]

[MENTION=102606]infamousRNR[/MENTION] wanted to put an ARB bumper on his new to him 3rd Gen 4runner. It requires some cutting and grinding of the ends of the frame rails so I took this as an opportunity to buy a new tool. Sean already had a Harbor Freight angle grinder that worked for him the last time he installed an ARB bumper but I wanted to use something a little nicer. We shot a video of the install on Christmas Eve.

Since I already own several 20V Dewalt Cordless Impact Guns, I decided to buy a Dewalt Brushless Cordless Angle Grinder. It worked really well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07457BXJW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[LittleCaesar]

It is quite nice Tim. No cords to trip over. It can be battery thirsty in my experience so mate it with a 5ah battery at least.

 

[mtbtim]

It is quite nice Tim. No cords to trip over. It can be battery thirsty in my experience so mate it with a 5ah battery at least.

Hey John, you are so right with them being battery thirsty. It's the first time I ran out of juice with those 20V batteries. The two I have are 4ah. I think I'll buy a couple 5ah now.

 

[LittleCaesar]

AFAIK I think the 5ah is being phased out in favor of the 6ah, of the latter which I don't own.....yet.

I actually received the 20v chainsaw as well for Xmas from my sister. I think that makes sixteen Dewalt 20v cordless tools in all so my need for batteries is great.

 

[4Runner4Leon]

Subscribing to the thread against my better judgement.

You would I think I'd learn my lesson from hanging out at the Garage Journal Board General Tool Discussion Forum, home of the "I never knew such a tool existed but now that I've seen it I can't live without it" mantra. What do you think led me to the Snap-On ratchets, Cornwell Rollaway, and I'm afraid to think what else.

Oh well, this is a great thread, must play along!

 

[mtbtim]

AFAIK I think the 5ah is being phased out in favor of the 6ah, of the latter which I don't own.....yet.

I actually received the 20v chainsaw as well for Xmas from my sister. I think that makes sixteen Dewalt 20v cordless tools in all so my need for batteries is great.

I saw they had 6ah but the reviews for the 6ah weren't as good. There were quite a few people saying the 6ah batteries wouldn't take a charge after a very short period of use.

 

[theesotericone]

AFAIK I think the 5ah is being phased out in favor of the 6ah, of the latter which I don't own.....yet.

I actually received the 20v chainsaw as well for Xmas from my sister. I think that makes sixteen Dewalt 20v cordless tools in all so my need for batteries is great.

Not at all. The 5ah will still be made. The 6ah and 9ah batteries are part of the FlexVolt System. Basically it is 6ah at 20v and 2ah at 60V. DeWalts pushing the 60V pretty hard in the construction industry. They've got a table say, compressor, and 12" dual compound slide miter saw out for the FlexVolt system already.

How do you like the saw? I'm thinking of getting one for the trail. That would make my 14th 20V. Still trying to sell off my old 18V Nicads. lol

 

[LittleCaesar]

I didn't know that much. Damn kid at Lowes, giving out false info. I like my eight 5ah batteries but to be honest the best ones I have had are my 2014 made 4ah XR batteries.

Haven't heard such on the 6ah. Hmmmm.

I haven't even used the saw yet. I liked the idea of the 60v 18" bar but unless someone is paying me for a job and I get to use it to make $$$, it just isn't fiscally worth the extra money for me. If the 20v chain saw is half as good as the 20v hedge trimmer, then it will be a winner in my book.

 

[97t4r81]

Check out a Facebook group called snap on,matco,mac mechanics tools buy sell. The deals are pretty awesome. And who doesn't love scrolling through tools.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I haven't bought many tools in January, the electric bill is going to be a high one.

If anyone needs a light duty chainsaw, and uses the Dewalt 20v battery system, I have been quite pleased with mine using the 5ah battery. No gas, just juice up and go:
https://www.dewalt.com/products/pow...act-12-in-cordless-chainsaw-kit-5ah/dccs620p1

I have been using the Milwaukee cordless soldeing iron extensively. The portability is the cat's meow. Butance and corded ones have nothing on it. The only drawback is that it can be a battery hog.
Milwaukee 2488-20 12V M12 Soldering Iron | Acme Tools

 

[MN4runnerman]

I haven't bought many tools in January, the electric bill is going to be a high one.

Quit mining for bitcoin

 

[96RedRunner]

I have been using the Milwaukee cordless soldeing iron extensively. The portability is the cat's meow. Butance and corded ones have nothing on it. The only drawback is that it can be a battery hog.

I like this idea for those quick small jobs. How you think it would do vs corded 25w Weller. Was installing 3rd gen fr door Tweeters other day outside 65 deg., slight 1-2 mph breeze, 4 connections each side. Could it do that on a single battery?

 

[Bumbo]

I like this idea for those quick small jobs. How you think it would do vs corded 25w Weller. Was installing 3rd gen fr door Tweeters other day outside 65 deg., slight 1-2 mph breeze, 4 connections each side. Could it do that?

Probably... but it never hurts to have a little extra wattage.

Now that I have a portable inverter in the truck, I keep my old corded 40 watt iron in my tool bag.

I thought of cordless, like the idea, but these are tools I don't intend or want to use really, but having the capability is nice when out of the shop or on the trail.

I have proper soldering gear in the shop so its very unlikely that I would even reach for that 40 watt even for regular work.

That said, I think that Milwaukee cordless soldering is pretty sweet... perfect if you already have an investment into Milwaukee gear. Bit bulky for electronics, but probably ideal for most automotive repairs.

 

[96RedRunner]

Probably... but it never hurts to have a little extra wattage.

Now that I have a portable inverter in the truck, I keep my old corded 40 watt iron in my tool bag.

I thought of cordless, like the idea, but these are tools I don't intend or want to use really, but having the capability is nice when out of the shop or on the trail.

I have proper soldering gear in the shop so its very unlikely that I would even reach for that 40 watt even for regular work.

That said, I think that Milwaukee cordless soldering is pretty sweet... perfect if you already have an investment into Milwaukee gear. Bit bulky for electronics, but probably ideal for most automotive repairs.

Good way to put it!
Don't have inverter yet, so I carry a Weller butane when out n about.

 

[LittleCaesar]

Quit mining for bitcoin

I have done well with Bitcoin last year, very well in fact, but have no more skin in that game. That is why told [MENTION=65101]BrianSD_42[/MENTION], my high as hell tax bill won't be one where I need to bend over and grab a 55 gallon drum of lube.

 

[LittleCaesar]

I like this idea for those quick small jobs. How you think it would do vs corded 25w Weller. Was installing 3rd gen fr door Tweeters other day outside 65 deg., slight 1-2 mph breeze, 4 connections each side. Could it do that on a single battery?

It is comparing an Escort to a Huracan, there is that much difference. Besides the cord free operation, there is a temp light to indicate temp readiness as well as a little LED light to see what one is working on. With a 2.0 m12 battery, working contiually, I'd expect a battery life of 2 hours.

I would say the only big drawback is possibly size, where it is similar to holding a D-celled flashlight, like a smaller Mag light. But once one gets used to it, size won't be a factor. Also I wouldn't attempt to use it on small soldeing jobs, as on a circuit board.

 

[Bumbo]

I have been using my IR thermometer a lot lately... The next tool I badly want in inventory is a reasonably priced thermal imager.

I think it would bring in a lot more information to help me troubleshoot a wide range of things.

Flir C2 is pretty high on my list...