I thought you said the new store is five minutes away?
They didn’t have that one in stock. Ordered it yesterday.
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They didn’t have that one in stock. Ordered it yesterday.
Yep, specifically meant to pair with this 1/2” set so I can leave the big impact on the wall.
It’s a beast. I have the 1/2in dewalt and the 3/8m12 fuel. I haven’t touched the dewalt since I got M12
Be careful that little guy doesn't get yanked right out of your hand!
The 3/8 gen 1 fuel stubby is my most used Milwaukee tool. I thought it’d be the ratchet but I rarely use that.
Thats a great tool, I bought the 3/8s version basically right after we started getting them at my homedpot.
You probably already do but make sure your running it with the 5.0 high output, its such a voltage hungry tool any other battery wont get you the rated specs.
I do, also have the 2.5 high outputs to keep it compact.
My favorite tool, just wish Milwaukee stopped using the friction ring on their impacts, detents wear out a lot slower, my sockets are already sloppy after less than a year of use.
MountaineerTom
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Rearranged a few things in the U.S. General tool box so I could put my ratchets with the sockets and extensions. The 3D printed ratchet holders are from SJW Organizers. I initially ordered one of each size to see if I liked them. Ordered the rest a couple weeks ago. The lettering doesn’t come painted, I did that myself. The ratchets are Teckton, Icon and an old Craftsman. I had some older round head Craftsman 3/8” and 1/4” that didn’t fit right. You could have a 1/2” one made with 3/8 size printed on it I guess.
Also, tried something just for fun. I got one if those multi-flexing 3/8” drive Pittsburg ratchets and an 18 inch long 3/8” drive ratcheting Pittsburg breaker bar. They looked close enough by eyeballing it that I could make a long handle flex head ratchet out of it. Turns out it works. The ball and spring of the breaker bar are a smaller diameter but work well with the flex head ratchet. The screws are the same size but the one for the ratchet was beveled and the breaker bar was flat. I basically just moved the ratchet head over to the breaker bar. I got the ratchet when they had it on sale for $12 and the breaker bar for $16 after a 20% off coupon.
I also ended up with a weird little 3/8” drive ratcheting breaker bar.
Also, tried something just for fun. I got one if those multi-flexing 3/8” drive Pittsburg ratchets and an 18 inch long 3/8” drive ratcheting Pittsburg breaker bar. They looked close enough by eyeballing it that I could make a long handle flex head ratchet out of it. Turns out it works. The ball and spring of the breaker bar are a smaller diameter but work well with the flex head ratchet. The screws are the same size but the one for the ratchet was beveled and the breaker bar was flat. I basically just moved the ratchet head over to the breaker bar. I got the ratchet when they had it on sale for $12 and the breaker bar for $16 after a 20% off coupon.
I also ended up with a weird little 3/8” drive ratcheting breaker bar.
Rearranged a few things in the U.S. General tool box so I could put my ratchets with the sockets and extensions. The 3D printed ratchet holders are from SJW Organizers. I initially ordered one of each size to see if I liked them. Ordered the rest a couple weeks ago. The lettering doesn’t come painted, I did that myself. The ratchets are Teckton, Icon and an old Craftsman. I had some older round head Craftsman 3/8” and 1/4” that didn’t fit right. You could have a 1/2” one made with 3/8 size printed on it I guess.
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Also, tried something just for fun. I got one if those multi-flexing 3/8” drive Pittsburg ratchets and an 18 inch long 3/8” drive ratcheting Pittsburg breaker bar. They looked close enough by eyeballing it that I could make a long handle flex head ratchet out of it. Turns out it works. The ball and spring of the breaker bar are a smaller diameter but work well with the flex head ratchet. The screws are the same size but the one for the ratchet was beveled and the breaker bar was flat. I basically just moved the ratchet head over to the breaker bar. I got the ratchet when they had it on sale for $12 and the breaker bar for $16 after a 20% off coupon.
I also ended up with a weird little 3/8” drive ratcheting breaker bar.
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Now I'm jealous again.....
Rearranged a few things in the U.S. General tool box so I could put my ratchets with the sockets and extensions. The 3D printed ratchet holders are from SJW Organizers. I initially ordered one of each size to see if I liked them. Ordered the rest a couple weeks ago. The lettering doesn’t come painted, I did that myself. The ratchets are Teckton, Icon and an old Craftsman. I had some older round head Craftsman 3/8” and 1/4” that didn’t fit right. You could have a 1/2” one made with 3/8 size printed on it I guess.
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Also, tried something just for fun. I got one if those multi-flexing 3/8” drive Pittsburg ratchets and an 18 inch long 3/8” drive ratcheting Pittsburg breaker bar. They looked close enough by eyeballing it that I could make a long handle flex head ratchet out of it. Turns out it works. The ball and spring of the breaker bar are a smaller diameter but work well with the flex head ratchet. The screws are the same size but the one for the ratchet was beveled and the breaker bar was flat. I basically just moved the ratchet head over to the breaker bar. I got the ratchet when they had it on sale for $12 and the breaker bar for $16 after a 20% off coupon.
I also ended up with a weird little 3/8” drive ratcheting breaker bar.
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Thank you - bookmarked SJW for some ideas and maybe future product purchases (if I don't want to design and print on of their solutions myself).
MountaineerTom
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The price adds up, but I’m happy with them. Think I might order a couple more things in the future.
I got the pry bar holder too, but no pic.
Can’t say enough good about Tekton. Best hand tools I have found for a decent price.
MountaineerTom
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I like their rewards/cash back thing too when you purchase from their website.
Agreed, I have few stuff from them too. It’s always quality. Their ball pan dead blow hammer are made in the USA too.
I have this one and use it all the time
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B094T18HFQ?tag=wranglerorg-20
Ran to Lowes to pick up a new to me tool today.
Replaced both the top and bottom elements in the hot water heater. Looked everywhere and didn't have a 1 1/2 inch socket to remove the elements
I do now.
Replaced both the top and bottom elements in the hot water heater. Looked everywhere and didn't have a 1 1/2 inch socket to remove the elements
I do now.
Ran to Lowes to pick up a new to me tool today.
Replaced both the top and bottom elements in the hot water heater. Looked everywhere and didn't have a 1 1/2 inch socket to remove the elements
I do now.
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Is your hot water now hotter?
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