Decided to pick up a m12 3/8" ratchet today. The 2.0ah battery leaves a lot to be desired
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I've been meaning to get the makita version for a while to completely eliminate air tools from the wrenching arsenal. Does it have decent power?
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It could be the battery I'm using, it's got enough power to cinch things down but I've been following up with a few turns on a regular ratchet and/or torque wrench
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I picked up the Tekton 1/2" Master set. Need to find better organizer since it doesn't cover hold up to 32MM. I've changed my configuration several times and have come to the wonderful realization that I need a bigger cart!
Yeah, my buddy has that box and it’s super nice.
I have the Series 2 versions of the top and bottom boxes. I bought the bottom used (Craigslist), and then bought the top box with a 30% coupon. The only issue I have with them is the warranty is only 90 days. I did have a drawer slide on the upper puke its ball bearings about 6 months into ownership. One thing about HF is you can buy spare parts for reasonable prices, but it takes months to get them because they order them from China. I ordered four slides (good to have spares), and I want to say it was about 3 months to get them. Other than that small, just inconvenient issue (the drawer still opened and closed with only a little extra effort with the balls missing!), it's every bit as good as my old Craftsman boxes.
New Klein tools for wiring project. Proudly made in the USA 
I have 2 US General boxes. One is a 56” with a 44” top and the other is a 30” mechanics cart. I love them compared to my Craftsman boxes.
Because I’m signed up for their emails I get a lot of 20% coupons and a 30% on one item every quarter which I use for higher priced items.
Because I’m signed up for their emails I get a lot of 20% coupons and a 30% on one item every quarter which I use for higher priced items.
I have a lot of M-12 stuff and I can tell you that the XC 4.0ah battery is what you need. https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-48...ded-Capacity/dp/B00BYFO1AA?tag=wranglerorg-20
The little batteries are OK for drills and drivers but they just don't have enough umphf for things like ratchets, mini sawzalls and mini band saws. Also, is that battery a genuine Milwaukee or a knock off? I only ask because I tried the knock offs and they were not great, and the bottom plastic piece falls off as well.
I haven't tried those yet since I have 3 of the XC-4.0s that are still working great. I bought them in 2015. $105 on Amazon for a single XC5.0
I do need to invest in a bigger M12 battery for sure. The 2.0ah originally came with my stubby impact from Home Depot, along with a 4.0ah, so not a knock off. At the time the 4.0ah was in my impact so all I had was the 2.0ah for this new ratchet.
I used to have a Milwaukee jobsite radio and it used to chap my ass that my helper would grab the best battery first thing in the morning for the radio. I let it go though because he was such a good worker.
I haven't tried those yet since I have 3 of the XC-4.0s that are still working great. I bought them in 2015. $105 on Amazon for a single XC5.0
Milwaukee 48-11-2450 12V Lithium-Ion High Output 5Ah Battery 2 Pack
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BVCR74M6?tag=wranglerorg-20
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