chit chat thread
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You are pretty right on about the section I bolded. Haha, in all actuality, I usually have reasons for all my likes and dislikes, but a lot of times my reasons are pretty dumb.
What is the torque of the Milwaukee and Dewalt, or the snap-on or matco? Why are we so interested in the 3/8" instead of the 1/2"? Why is the M18 called the 'fuel'? Now if it had a fuel canister in it like a plasload nail gun, that would be sweet.
I've been focused on 3/8" for it's versatility. I've never had to rely on it as my only impact and always had a 1/2" Ingersoll Rand air impact.
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What is the torque of the Milwaukee and Dewalt, or the snap-on or matco? Why are we so interested in the 3/8" instead of the 1/2"? Why is the M18 called the 'fuel'?
The Fuel version has the three torque/speed settings, and a brushless motor with greater torque.
My interest in the 3/8" vs 1/2" is because of the body size. The 1/2" impacts get very large very quickly, but the 3/8" bodies are kept compact to fit in small spaces.
M18 Fuel - 200 ft/lbs rated (I tested at 225 before the threads where pulling from tightening too much) - $260 - compact size
Dewalt 20v MAX - 130 ft/lbs - $250 - Compact size
Snap on 18v - 325 ft/lbs - $650 - Larger than the two others by appearance
Matco - Essentially the snap on for $100 less -
Breaker bar - $19
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Impact every day. I've had air ratcheting wrenches and they always collect dust.
Air sucks because you need the cord. I was thinking it might get more use if it was electric.
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Incredible=)
http://petrolicious.com/i-drove-a-1970-bmw-2002-and-found-god
I didn't know leadballs was on pretrolicious!!
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Air sucks because you need the cord. I was thinking it might get more use if it was electric.
More often than not I can use my electric impact for the job. When I can't then I use a regular ratchet. If it requires a ratchet then there's a large possibility I wouldn't be able to fit a pneumatic or cordless ratcheting wrench in the space. I don't think I've ever had a problem with the hose being in the way, it's always been a matter of space with the tool.
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Will these fit an e34?
http://appleton.craigslist.org/wto/5413045780.html
I wasn't even searching for wheels, but I found them anyway
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Will these fit an e34?
http://appleton.craigslist.org/wto/5413045780.html
I wasn't even searching for wheels, but I found them anyway
Good Deal!
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I love those wheels!
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Anyone else signed up for the winter rallyx at Milwaukee Mile infield tomorrow?
http://www.milwaukeetrackdays.com
Course video
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The pdx event was a good time. I ran in the 2wd group with the 318is and had four runs in the morning and did another five in the afternoon. By the afternoon session, parts of the back half of the course were a mix of bumping in and out of ice ruts and sliding on glass. Fun times.
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Went to Nue's yesterday to check out the impacts. The bosch and Makita offerings for Impact are no where near the torque ratings for comparable Milwaukee units. I didn't even look at dewalts. Pretty much sucks. I'll either be sticking with air or looking to see what else is out there.
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