I saw the switch was in the wrong position. Do you use it professionally? Is it quick to break away all lugs? I’m mnx tech so I do a lot of tires which means lots of lugs. I use a dewalt, the big impact wrench version,
I used ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4ynqaujg7rZKFapA8s29kTpRszJGa3-K this for the first time today to replace the front wheel bearing on my rwd 98 dodge dakota. This had absolutely no issue removing or reinstalling the lug nuts and it took off the axle nut without any struggle. Sounds like it's got some muscle to it. Time will tell
These types of videos are what all of us are looking for and not some guy talking 10-20 mins about wht it does and performes.. this man just goes straight to the point and uses it like any one would in a day day bases
I liked at 2:50 with the 18mm the Stubby almost had it, then the big boy came out and whoosh... It was free, then the stubby on the 24, the 32, lol, no problems. I'm enjoying this part watching you removing various nuts and bolts at various locations. Thanks for sharing. Have fun with your 1/2" Stubby Brother 👍🏻
almost 6 month watching youtube for deciding between 12 & 18 system and your video was the best ..just using 1 tool and showed us what is really capable of..thank you man
I have been using only m18 gear till a year ago and just got the m12 stubby 1/2" today..amazing how much power 12v tools have now and so compact...I hope one day they have a digital display and you can set the exact torque you want.
Might I note those were all taken off dry, imagine if he had sprayed them first. This generation of Milwaukee tools crush all other brands. I have all their stuff except for this impact. Great video. No BS, just action
Excellent video, I just bought the 1/2 stubby, going to do my brakes in 2 weeks, glad to see this thing doing tougher work than what I'll be doing with it. Thank you!!
Snap-On still has superior manual ratchets, sockets, etc. but I agree, Milwaukee M12/M18 Impact Tools are going to take over Snap-On's lower torque application air and battery tools.
Jonathan Lea how much is high torque? Milwaukee has an 1100lb ft impact i believe. I think some of the new ones are even WiFi controlled to where you can set torque specs.
Joseph Samsor 1800 ft lbs... you’re right tho, Milwaukee is creeping on higher end too. I just don’t see companies like schlumbeger, Cummins, or other industrial companies moving to battery power overnight, that’s all. They have high repetition and air tools in the near term will be more reliable, lower maintenance, and not dependent on batteries. I’ve seen no third party documentation relating to the accuracy and long term reliability of ONE-KEY™... so, I suggest still using a torque wrench.
Jonathan Lea oh yeah it’s definitely no replacement for an torque wrench but it’s a good safety feature. Maybe for assembling an engine you could set the torque spec low with a slower speed to avoid cross threading or something and then finish it off with a torque wrench. I think for shops air is the way to go but these electric ones are great since you can just toss them in a bag and go to a junkyard or friend’s place to work on a car. The batteries also last surprisingly long for the work that you can get out of them. It seems like they make the best electric tools but for some air is better.
Joseph Samsor Some of these Fuel models have a setting that will drive down a fastener until there’s one second of impact and shut off. I’ve looked for a spec on the amount of torque that this would apply but I found nothing. Using this feature then a torque wrench seems like the best way to use the tool. and it will result in the least breakage of the tool/battery as well as the fastener. I just got some M12 fuel tools (no ONE-KEY™) last weekend that are on sale at Home Depot and the quality is top notch. I mostly own Snap On and Blue Point hand tools but these Milwaukee impact tools are legit and can save a bunch of time on car and truck applications for the average Jon and Joe.
I spent a lot of cash for several Milwaukee impacts this year. Impressive so far. I take care of my tools and use them right and they get roughed up. I use them everyday 50 plus hours a week.I hope they last.. if they do Ill get more. If not... I’ll shit can the whole brand... good luck Milwaukee. Great demo 🤙🏼
Already made my mind up to purchase this tool to 99%. After watching this video, it is 100% sure now. I just got my 1/2 cordless ratchet too and additional 6.0 battery. This impact wrench will be a nice addition. Good, honest and no frills video. Fantastic.
If you follow my repair videos youll see this is about the only impact wrench I use being a mobile mechanic. You wont regret getting it and dont forget to check out my m12 1/2" ratchet demo video as well. Thanks for supporting the channel ruclips.net/video/lj6Prj4qP-w/видео.html
At first I was mad when watching this that I bought the M18 yesterday but then I saw the lug nut part and felt good once again, every tool has its purpose.
I have both this and the M18 high torque, personally I think they complement eachother rather than compete. The stubby is great for getting into cramped spaces, but lug nuts are definitely M18 work, at least for me when I need a key for the SUV (adding a link really steals alot of torque) and my other vehicle is a tank truck. The good part if you go M18 first is that the M12 is relatively cheaper both for tools and batteries so you already took the worst hit.
👍👍👍 THOSE RECHARGEABLE IMPACTS HAVE COME A LONG WAY THE FIRST ONE I HAD CAME OFF THE SNAP ON TRUCK AND I WISH I LEFT IT ON THE SNAP ON TRUCK. NOW THAT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. GREAT VIDEOS
Thinking about grabbing one of these. Never owned an impact wrench before but I’m just starting to get into working on my car as well as my wife’s car. I essentially have every tool I really need to do simple jobs on our cars but I just picked up a cordless ratchet and that thing is truly awesome. I think between that, one of these stubby 1/2” impacts and the rest of the hand tools I’ve got at home, I should be able to do just about any job I’d ever need to do. I’ve read some conflicting opinions about whether something like this is capable of doing things like brakes and suspension work. I guess I may need to look into getting a mid or high torque later on if the stubby can’t hack it but judging by this video, it seems pretty damn capable.
Seams like it’s got more power than my 18v mid torque running 5ah battery. I find it really struggles on wheel bolts but undos hub nuts torqued much higher. Wish I brought this now and the high torque for wheels. But assumed 600nm would undo 180nm wheel bolts. Maybe I will try a 9ah battery like you have pointed out when using the 6ah. Excellent vid.
I bought one in a 1/2 " and its great. I waited months for it to finally be released and become available. I finally got my hands on one and I love it. The three torque settings you can individually choose and set it to. Work great. My only regret and its not a big one. I bought mine with " Pin Detente " I am on the wall on that one. However, I have to thank Milwaukee and give them a big shout out. For something, that is so minute to most average people who own the M12 system and perhaps has gone unnoticed. However minute or insignificant it may be. If you are a south Paw ( left Handed ) as I am. For me and possibly all lefties out there. Somebody ( Milwaukee ) finally took a moment and thought about us. It is a BIG "THANK YOU " Milwaukee for your thoughtful consideration. Now here it is. Milwaukee M12 has a built in /on hanger that allows you to clip it on your belt or pocket to carry it. This hanger clip can be unscrewed and placed on the opposite side. Making it ideal for left handed carry. I can adapt all their tools for a lefty. In the Marine corps. All weapons and still, till this day I imagine are designed for Right handed people. Forcing lefties to adapt and in some instances immediately placing us at a disadvantage. Unless, You are in law enforcement and your partner is a righty. Most righties love having a partner who carries his weapon on the left . Both flanks are equally covered . Anyway . Thank you Milwaukee for your thoughtful consideration and Happy Veterans Day to all my brothers and sisters who served. In The Corps we have a saying. "For Those Who Fought For It. Freedom Has A Taste, The protected will Never Know. " Semper Fi.
Thanks for the honest no bs review and demo! I thought of getting it, but i thought it's better to go corded. Half the price for twice the torque. What tipped the scales was that i could undo easily caliper bolts with a regular impact driver
I have the 1/4" impact and the 1/8" ratchet (older style) but they are fenominal, makes tearing apart top ends soo EASY.. I can leave my air hoses for the big stuff.. getting one of these for christmas i hope... and a few of the 6AH batteries..
yea , great idea to have one of those on that turnpike , you want to fix that as soon as possible because you don't want the cops to force you to use the turnpike contractors to fix it for you, they will kill ya on the cost and take advantage of you.
In over 20 years of working on cars I have NEVER owned air tools and im pretty sure I never will. Not saying they are bad. But, cordless, portable POWER defeats all!!!!! Love my 1/2" Milwaukee impact and all my Milwaukee tools. Especially the ratchet
Midnights & Mornings A mechanic for OVER 20 years And never owned a air tool ? Such a Lair flat out lair I’m calling you out I’m guessing your not even 20 yrs. Still living with mommy and playing video games.
911 991.2 TURBO lol. Actually I will be 33 in March and my dad started me on cars at the age of 9. So, I think that’s over 20 years. Also, never said I was a mechanic. Have a good one guy. Happy new year
Air has its place. Cordless tools sucked 20 years ago, hell they sucked 10 years ago. They just recently started to become air replacements. Within the last 5 years for sure. You weren’t a mechanic at 9 or 10 years old... I’d bet you didn’t seriously start wrenching until 20+ ( maybe ). But yes, carry on.
I think your channel was originally suggested to me due to your Milwaukee tool reviews. I came for that and stayed for the satyrical comedy skits--good stuff! I recently bought my first battery-powered nut-turner: the 3/8" extended-reach Fuel ratchet. I like it a lot. I've had my eye on their new right-angle Fuel impacts. Assuming you even have the time to read this, if you had to pick one M12 or M18 nut-turner, which one would it be, and why? Might even be a video in there somewhere, like a Milwaukee SWAT team raiding your garage, taking all your money, and leaving you with some tools... I'm sure quite a few of us could relate.
Literally busted a nut watching this video ! There’s just something so satisfying about watching a tiny electric impact gun free up all those rusted bolts. These electric impacts keep getting smaller, stronger faster & more durable, wish I had one of these 20 years ago this thing would have saved me days of labor & fatigue over my career as an automotive tech.
yea, I just wonder if they were out 20 years ago would the labor rate be less today. would customers still be getting ripped off? would shops rip off mechanics? yea, most likely
When I swapped the tires on my F150 in the spring I had to use a breaker bar. I've got the same impact wrench but the 3/8" version and was using a 6Ah battery. The thing is, I had to use a 3/8"-1/2" adapter because I didn't have any 3/8 drive sockets then. I've heard that an adapter will reduce the amount of torque so a little while ago I got some 3/8 drive sockets. This coming fall when I swap them again I'll see if not using an adapter this time will break the lugs. I torque them to 150 ft/lbs.
+William S. Just trust me and get the 1/2 inch. That way you wont have to use an adapter for larger sockets wich would mean torque loss, even though the 1/2 & 3/8 have the same torque. This is why I went with the 1\2 inch model
BARRICADE GARAGE makes sense, and if I use 3/8 adapter on smaller stuff it’ll still have way more power than most 13mm and smaller sockets should ever need. Thank you
I own the 3/8 version Same output as 1/2 Takes off suspension bolts, engine bolts, it struggles with wheel lugs if they’re stuck if they’re actually torqued to spec they’ll come off This gun fits in a lot of weird spots I use it daily I’m a professional mechanic
Mine came in the mail today. Still waiting on the battery, can't wait to use it!!!! Do you think the 4ah battery will do most of the suspension bolts you were doing with the 6?
Chris Juarez Im using the Grey Pneumatic 1326M 26 Piece 1/2" Drive Metric Impact Socket Set www.ebay.com/itm/Grey-Pneumatic-1326M-26-Piece-1-2-Drive-Shallow-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-/302673355682
Might as well get the 1/2 high torque, and get a 3/8 compact for everything else. This way you got everything covered. Seeing as this 1/2 has issues with some tougher bolts.
Joe Chest I had the 3/8 stubby and exchanged it for the 1/2 and have no regrets. The 3/8 socket depths and the thinner walls make for the wrench to impact even more. I go 1/2 on all my impacts and reduce as needed. 3/8 sockets for my cordless ratchet :). This little guy feels and is probably stronger because of the 1/2 socket girth. Probably the same analogy as the Lisle harmonic sockets working better then standard sockets... gross comparative but the imagery is right. It is not made to continuously remove all the bolts shown in this video but seeing it accomplishing these tasks shows how awesome it really is! You are right, get a stubby and the high torque... don't underestimate the mid torque's practicality... weighs less then the high torque and addresses 90% of the car bolts. High torque is for those stubborn bolts or the very large ones.
As a technician if I was to pick this up it would mostly be used for tire rotations since the high torque kills my wrist by the end of the day. Sweet gun and a great video showcasing its abilities.
That little thing with the mid torque and the high torque in your arsenal and you are in bidness. I have this 1/2 impact, I find that the 3/8 doesn't have the oomph this guy has. Guess it's the socket girth adding to the power. Seeing you remove all these bolts shows its awesomeness. I normally stop at 1" or 24mm with this guy and move to the other two when in doubt... you drive it home a whole lot more then I do! How's the battery time after all that? I'm 3 and 6 amp batteries for m12. Good video and thanks for showing.
I Brazeau I mostly do suspension work so the 3/8 version wouldnt cut it for me. I ordered a 6.0 battery to use with this tool and it handles 80% of everything I throw at it. the battery life is great
BARRICADE GARAGE My exact thoughts on the 3/8... under hood stuff (even at that), small motors or motorcycles... anything else is 1/2. If you can afford just one stubby, I say 1/2 all the way! When I had the 3/8 version, I had tried it to do 5/16 and 3/4 lags of 6". After only a few it became real hot and it was blinking like a Christmas tree! I returned it and took a 1/2 and did not do the same experiment with it... my old 3/8's new owner might have an early Christmas tree this year ;). Albeit, the 1/2 feels much better and doesn't impact as much
Truth be told, I don't think it's possible to own something that will crack open every bolt, every single time, that you'll be able to move around with ease. In the garage I work at, we have a monstrous 10 bar air-compressor with some pretty O.K. air guns (meanimgg they aren't high end). They crack open practically anything but there are still bolts that come up every once in a while that just won't budge with a regular 1/2 air gun. That's when we bring out the small frie, that is, a huge air gun that has a larger socket (I don't quite remember what's above 1/2). Point being, sometimes you still have to get a breaker bar and knock that bolt down. Unless you want to snap off bolts or go deaf from all the noise of the air gun fighting. I think you might have convinced me with this video, although I'm still thinking on the M18.
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Just want to let Yall know at 6:04 I was actually tightening the lug nut AND THIS WAS AN HONEST MISTAKE!
I saw the switch was in the wrong position. Do you use it professionally? Is it quick to break away all lugs? I’m mnx tech so I do a lot of tires which means lots of lugs. I use a dewalt, the big impact wrench version,
@@TheMoneyjuan im a fleet mechanic and use this every day. It does 70% of everything I ask of it
Just an FYI, when u add extensions it looses the transmittable torque
i think this is the first video of yours i watched
Tightened! That's 250 lbs😳
imagine he’s just running around parking lots taking random people’s cars apart 😂
Hahaha like, sir can i test my stubby wrench on your car.
Shouting, "dude its for a video!"
Damn bro
🤣🤣🤣🤣
No one is safe from the stubby
I like how this video doesn’t sit there and talk about it and just does quick clips of what we came here to see.
+ no music background
100% agree
a google user agreed! This was a perfect video.
#You What?
and doesn't have a 3-minute intro!
I used ruclips.net/user/postUgkx4ynqaujg7rZKFapA8s29kTpRszJGa3-K this for the first time today to replace the front wheel bearing on my rwd 98 dodge dakota. This had absolutely no issue removing or reinstalling the lug nuts and it took off the axle nut without any struggle. Sounds like it's got some muscle to it. Time will tell
And this is why air impacts are getting used less and less. Portability, power, ease of use. Gotta love it
Stfu
You STFU
I still use my stubby air impact. No one has made a stubby cordless that can match it.
@@Xixu.co.6 👍..but if you dont have access to air conpressor?? 😂🤣😁🤣😂🤣😁🤣👎👎👎👊🤛🤜👊😎
Styyy Gl Big cordless impact with a flex socket but it’s just not ideal. I work in a shop I always have access to air
These types of videos are what all of us are looking for and not some guy talking 10-20 mins about wht it does and performes.. this man just goes straight to the point and uses it like any one would in a day day bases
I was looking for a video of one of these actually being used and man did you deliver.
I liked at 2:50 with the 18mm the Stubby almost had it, then the big boy came out and whoosh... It was free, then the stubby on the 24, the 32, lol, no problems. I'm enjoying this part watching you removing various nuts and bolts at various locations.
Thanks for sharing. Have fun with your 1/2" Stubby Brother 👍🏻
almost 6 month watching youtube for deciding between 12 & 18 system and your video was the best ..just using 1 tool and showed us what is really capable of..thank you man
12v are worth every penny
I have been using only m18 gear till a year ago and just got the m12 stubby 1/2" today..amazing how much power 12v tools have now and so compact...I hope one day they have a digital display and you can set the exact torque you want.
Might I note those were all taken off dry, imagine if he had sprayed them first. This generation of Milwaukee tools crush all other brands. I have all their stuff except for this impact. Great video. No BS, just action
neil petersen dewalt!
damn putting that little thing to work, honestly impressed it did most of it
Looks like this produces the torque it claims, when used with the bigger battery. Good video.
Excellent video, I just bought the 1/2 stubby, going to do my brakes in 2 weeks, glad to see this thing doing tougher work than what I'll be doing with it. Thank you!!
Best review of this tool on RUclips
Julio Magos thanks
R.I.P Snap-On tools 1920-2019
Snap-On still has superior manual ratchets, sockets, etc. but I agree, Milwaukee M12/M18 Impact Tools are going to take over Snap-On's lower torque application air and battery tools.
Jonathan Lea how much is high torque? Milwaukee has an 1100lb ft impact i believe. I think some of the new ones are even WiFi controlled to where you can set torque specs.
Joseph Samsor 1800 ft lbs... you’re right tho, Milwaukee is creeping on higher end too. I just don’t see companies like schlumbeger, Cummins, or other industrial companies moving to battery power overnight, that’s all. They have high repetition and air tools in the near term will be more reliable, lower maintenance, and not dependent on batteries.
I’ve seen no third party documentation relating to the accuracy and long term reliability of ONE-KEY™... so, I suggest still using a torque wrench.
Jonathan Lea oh yeah it’s definitely no replacement for an torque wrench but it’s a good safety feature. Maybe for assembling an engine you could set the torque spec low with a slower speed to avoid cross threading or something and then finish it off with a torque wrench. I think for shops air is the way to go but these electric ones are great since you can just toss them in a bag and go to a junkyard or friend’s place to work on a car. The batteries also last surprisingly long for the work that you can get out of them. It seems like they make the best electric tools but for some air is better.
Joseph Samsor Some of these Fuel models have a setting that will drive down a fastener until there’s one second of impact and shut off. I’ve looked for a spec on the amount of torque that this would apply but I found nothing. Using this feature then a torque wrench seems like the best way to use the tool. and it will result in the least breakage of the tool/battery as well as the fastener.
I just got some M12 fuel tools (no ONE-KEY™) last weekend that are on sale at Home Depot and the quality is top notch. I mostly own Snap On and Blue Point hand tools but these Milwaukee impact tools are legit and can save a bunch of time on car and truck applications for the average Jon and Joe.
I spent a lot of cash for several Milwaukee impacts this year. Impressive so far. I take care of my tools and use them right and they get roughed up. I use them everyday 50 plus hours a week.I hope they last.. if they do Ill get more. If not... I’ll shit can the whole brand... good luck Milwaukee.
Great demo 🤙🏼
06:07 --> wrong direction ^^
Damn! Good eye, I missed that.
Wow i missed that!
Best video out so far showcasing the 2555. I gotta get one now.
best video of this impact i have seen real use and not just torquing bolts in a vice
This is all I wanted to see. Don’t care for any other video and them jaw jackin about what it is like we don’t know. Thank you 🍻
Best video I have seen. Used the way I wanted to see it! Gonna pick one up with the 6.0 battery.
Hope ya do more of these tool reviews and not just the comedy, seems you're one of the top 10 channels on RUclips at the moment
You just made up my mind stubbys M12 3/8 and 1/2 are a must , thank you brother 👍
I love this let the tools do the talking wish more people did this
Thank you great hands on video I was on the fence if I should get the 3/8 inch or 1/2 inch but your video help sway me to purchase the 1/2 inch today
Already made my mind up to purchase this tool to 99%. After watching this video, it is 100% sure now.
I just got my 1/2 cordless ratchet too and additional 6.0 battery.
This impact wrench will be a nice addition.
Good, honest and no frills video. Fantastic.
If you follow my repair videos youll see this is about the only impact wrench I use being a mobile mechanic. You wont regret getting it and dont forget to check out my m12 1/2" ratchet demo video as well. Thanks for supporting the channel
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At first I was mad when watching this that I bought the M18 yesterday but then I saw the lug nut part and felt good once again, every tool has its purpose.
+Wheelin N’ Dealin cant go wrong with the m18 high torque.
I have both this and the M18 high torque, personally I think they complement eachother rather than compete. The stubby is great for getting into cramped spaces, but lug nuts are definitely M18 work, at least for me when I need a key for the SUV (adding a link really steals alot of torque) and my other vehicle is a tank truck.
The good part if you go M18 first is that the M12 is relatively cheaper both for tools and batteries so you already took the worst hit.
Just got mine on my birthday 🎁 I love it the power in a compact size
Appreciate the video not just reading spec sheets or things I could read off the internet! 👍🏻
Great video man just what I was looking for !
I’m getting this thing, it’s compact, and has lots of power for its size. Great video!
Adam Bryant thanks
Still can't believe the m12 is doing that. That is more than my old m18 non fuel one handled.
This is what I wanted to see, no talking, just a solid 7 minutes of action
Nice vid. Love the 3/8.. got me one the other day.
This tool is seriously a beast. Use it a lot in my fab shop.
*2:57** Lmao had to call big brother to help lol love Milwaukee 🤟🏽😎🛑⚡️💯*
It didn’t even hesitate either.
Amazing, who knew they were that good, learned something new today, awesome
Great vid, thanks, was debating about this one or the #9070, but this one looks to do all that at I need at a compact size.
I promise the boys at the chop shop will be very gentle with her
👍👍👍 THOSE RECHARGEABLE IMPACTS HAVE COME A LONG WAY THE FIRST ONE I HAD CAME OFF THE SNAP ON TRUCK AND I WISH I LEFT IT ON THE SNAP ON TRUCK. NOW THAT WAS 20 YEARS AGO. GREAT VIDEOS
Thinking about grabbing one of these. Never owned an impact wrench before but I’m just starting to get into working on my car as well as my wife’s car. I essentially have every tool I really need to do simple jobs on our cars but I just picked up a cordless ratchet and that thing is truly awesome. I think between that, one of these stubby 1/2” impacts and the rest of the hand tools I’ve got at home, I should be able to do just about any job I’d ever need to do.
I’ve read some conflicting opinions about whether something like this is capable of doing things like brakes and suspension work. I guess I may need to look into getting a mid or high torque later on if the stubby can’t hack it but judging by this video, it seems pretty damn capable.
Nice demo. Just showing it in action and not blabbering. That little 12v is a beast.
Seams like it’s got more power than my 18v mid torque running 5ah battery. I find it really struggles on wheel bolts but undos hub nuts torqued much higher. Wish I brought this now and the high torque for wheels. But assumed 600nm would undo 180nm wheel bolts. Maybe I will try a 9ah battery like you have pointed out when using the 6ah. Excellent vid.
Just bought the 1/2 " 1400 pnd trq whatever nutbuster .. that thing is a beast.. that stuby looks better for getting into tight spots..
I bought one in a 1/2 " and its great. I waited months for it to finally be released and become available. I finally got my hands on one and I love it. The three torque settings you can individually choose and set it to. Work great. My only regret and its not a big one. I bought mine with " Pin Detente " I am on the wall on that one. However, I have to thank Milwaukee and give them a big shout out. For something, that is so minute to most average people who own the M12 system and perhaps has gone unnoticed. However minute or insignificant it may be. If you are a south Paw
( left Handed ) as I am.
For me and possibly all lefties out there. Somebody ( Milwaukee ) finally took a moment and thought about us. It is a BIG "THANK YOU " Milwaukee for your thoughtful consideration. Now here it is. Milwaukee M12 has a built in /on hanger that allows you to clip it on your belt or pocket to carry it. This hanger clip can be unscrewed and placed on the opposite side. Making it ideal for left handed carry. I can adapt all their tools for a lefty.
In the Marine corps. All weapons and still, till this day I imagine are designed for Right handed people. Forcing lefties to adapt and in some instances immediately placing us at a disadvantage. Unless, You are in law enforcement and your partner is a righty. Most righties love having a partner who carries his weapon on the left . Both flanks are equally covered . Anyway .
Thank you Milwaukee for your thoughtful consideration and Happy Veterans Day to all my brothers and sisters who served.
In The Corps we have a saying.
"For Those Who Fought For It. Freedom Has A Taste, The protected will Never Know. " Semper Fi.
Amen....!
Thanks for the honest no bs review and demo! I thought of getting it, but i thought it's better to go corded. Half the price for twice the torque. What tipped the scales was that i could undo easily caliper bolts with a regular impact driver
Quentyn73 thats great for you, im a mobile mechanic so my tools need to be cordless for productivity
I have always liked the painted wheels and chrome dust cap look on jeeps and trucks
Nothing better in the world. Tools, Guns, cars and politics, the only things worth talking about.
I have the 1/4" impact and the 1/8" ratchet (older style) but they are fenominal, makes tearing apart top ends soo EASY.. I can leave my air hoses for the big stuff.. getting one of these for christmas i hope... and a few of the 6AH batteries..
I just got one for my commute to JFK airport. I can change a tire in ten minutes on the NJ turnpike. I love it.
yea , great idea to have one of those on that turnpike , you want to fix that as soon as possible because you don't want the cops to force you to use the turnpike contractors to fix it for you, they will kill ya on the cost and take advantage of you.
Mark Gurley they won’t let you change your own tire?
Nice video. I already have 3/8 stubby, but i think i must go buy 1/2 stubby as well. Just amazing tools really.
TheJHyvo Im getting the 3/8 to go with my grey pneumatic socket set nect week!.. I use this tool in almost all of my repair videos
Yes love it .. not a talking video.. just doing it doing it . Thanks
Great viideo man....righr to the point,,,,great examples
Anyone else watching this at 2am?
In over 20 years of working on cars I have NEVER owned air tools and im pretty sure I never will. Not saying they are bad. But, cordless, portable POWER defeats all!!!!! Love my 1/2" Milwaukee impact and all my Milwaukee tools. Especially the ratchet
Midnights & Mornings
A mechanic for OVER 20 years
And never owned a air tool ?
Such a Lair flat out lair I’m calling you out
I’m guessing your not even 20 yrs.
Still living with mommy and playing video games.
911 991.2 TURBO lol. Actually I will be 33 in March and my dad started me on cars at the age of 9. So, I think that’s over 20 years. Also, never said I was a mechanic. Have a good one guy. Happy new year
Air has its place. Cordless tools sucked 20 years ago, hell they sucked 10 years ago. They just recently started to become air replacements. Within the last 5 years for sure. You weren’t a mechanic at 9 or 10 years old... I’d bet you didn’t seriously start wrenching until 20+ ( maybe ). But yes, carry on.
@@Paul-vn5mi he never said he was a mechanic
Not pro for sure and not flat rate
@barricade garage if I already have M12 stuff and a couple of 1.5 batteries, will that get me by? or do I need to get the bigger battery right away?
I think your channel was originally suggested to me due to your Milwaukee tool reviews. I came for that and stayed for the satyrical comedy skits--good stuff! I recently bought my first battery-powered nut-turner: the 3/8" extended-reach Fuel ratchet. I like it a lot. I've had my eye on their new right-angle Fuel impacts. Assuming you even have the time to read this, if you had to pick one M12 or M18 nut-turner, which one would it be, and why? Might even be a video in there somewhere, like a Milwaukee SWAT team raiding your garage, taking all your money, and leaving you with some tools... I'm sure quite a few of us could relate.
Literally busted a nut watching this video ! There’s just something so satisfying about watching a tiny electric impact gun free up all those rusted bolts. These electric impacts keep getting smaller, stronger faster & more durable, wish I had one of these 20 years ago this thing would have saved me days of labor & fatigue over my career as an automotive tech.
yea, I just wonder if they were out 20 years ago would the labor rate be less today. would customers still be getting ripped off? would shops rip off mechanics? yea, most likely
I came here with extremely low expectation and was impressed beyond believe.
That little gun has some serious power holy shit
this thing is a freaking beast!
Just got a 3\8 and a 1\2 elc ratchet now i wanna get one of these i just work on my car from time to time
So satisfying to watch
practical and informative!
When I swapped the tires on my F150 in the spring I had to use a breaker bar. I've got the same impact wrench but the 3/8" version and was using a 6Ah battery. The thing is, I had to use a 3/8"-1/2" adapter because I didn't have any 3/8 drive sockets then. I've heard that an adapter will reduce the amount of torque so a little while ago I got some 3/8 drive sockets. This coming fall when I swap them again I'll see if not using an adapter this time will break the lugs. I torque them to 150 ft/lbs.
hell yes! was wondering about this tool... i'm SOLD!
Best video on tool use on the internet.
Also you have a million random bolts to find around your shop now to reinstall!
Personally trying to decide on 3/8 or 1/2 right this second for my shade tree status
+William S. Just trust me and get the 1/2 inch. That way you wont have to use an adapter for larger sockets wich would mean torque loss, even though the 1/2 & 3/8 have the same torque.
This is why I went with the 1\2 inch model
BARRICADE GARAGE makes sense, and if I use 3/8 adapter on smaller stuff it’ll still have way more power than most 13mm and smaller sockets should ever need.
Thank you
William S. exactly!.. I was in your same situation but I pulled the trigger on the 1/2 inch model and havent looked back. thanks for watching!
the best tool ever 👍
That little thing is extremely good
You use the 6.0 battery most of the time? My kit came with the 4.0 battery and 1.5 stick. I may upgrade.
Dig your channel, one of my favorites!
Dino Vicaro that good choice, that 6.0 makes a difference.
This is what i like to see 💯
That Mighty Mouse Rocks!
It helps to go back and forth on a stuck nut instead of only pushing it counter clockwise tighten loosen back forth till it busts
Thats what i do too
It’s a impact. No need to go back and forth. Let it hammer.
I love milwaukee ,I also have one
I own the 3/8 version
Same output as 1/2
Takes off suspension bolts, engine bolts, it struggles with wheel lugs if they’re stuck if they’re actually torqued to spec they’ll come off
This gun fits in a lot of weird spots
I use it daily I’m a professional mechanic
If that can remove a crankshaft bolt from a Honda, I'm sold :)
IRATA plumber I’ve heard if you buy the heavy socket, it will.
That lug nut was way overtourqe to begin with lol
Love mine the hole m12 stubby line is great 6.0 batteries
Mine came in the mail today. Still waiting on the battery, can't wait to use it!!!!
Do you think the 4ah battery will do most of the suspension bolts you were doing with the 6?
My one when loose nuts is not automatically use full power, still 1,2.3. Speed ,is it normal ?
What impact sockets are you using? Alot of sets only go up to 19mm and I use up to 24mm.
Chris Juarez Im using the Grey Pneumatic 1326M 26 Piece 1/2" Drive Metric Impact Socket Set
www.ebay.com/itm/Grey-Pneumatic-1326M-26-Piece-1-2-Drive-Shallow-Metric-Impact-Socket-Set-/302673355682
Milwaukee should pay you for this video. I’m getting one now.
what socket set?
Might as well get the 1/2 high torque, and get a 3/8 compact for everything else. This way you got everything covered. Seeing as this 1/2 has issues with some tougher bolts.
Joe Chest I had the 3/8 stubby and exchanged it for the 1/2 and have no regrets. The 3/8 socket depths and the thinner walls make for the wrench to impact even more. I go 1/2 on all my impacts and reduce as needed. 3/8 sockets for my cordless ratchet :). This little guy feels and is probably stronger because of the 1/2 socket girth. Probably the same analogy as the Lisle harmonic sockets working better then standard sockets... gross comparative but the imagery is right. It is not made to continuously remove all the bolts shown in this video but seeing it accomplishing these tasks shows how awesome it really is! You are right, get a stubby and the high torque... don't underestimate the mid torque's practicality... weighs less then the high torque and addresses 90% of the car bolts. High torque is for those stubborn bolts or the very large ones.
As a technician if I was to pick this up it would mostly be used for tire rotations since the high torque kills my wrist by the end of the day. Sweet gun and a great video showcasing its abilities.
Best tool I ever bought
This little impact is barbaric.. Great power.
Hell yeah that thing is nice is it small enough to be able to use on a c-clamp to press a ball joint out while it's still on the car
Excellent video. How has it held up?
4&6ah batteries definitely help.
You think that impact can get the crankshaft nut screwed off?
As a powersports tech this thing is a boss.
I have big 1100 ft lbs and I got 1/2"stubby 3/8fuel ratchet and hammer drill Milwaukee the best
Epic
That little thing with the mid torque and the high torque in your arsenal and you are in bidness. I have this 1/2 impact, I find that the 3/8 doesn't have the oomph this guy has. Guess it's the socket girth adding to the power. Seeing you remove all these bolts shows its awesomeness. I normally stop at 1" or 24mm with this guy and move to the other two when in doubt... you drive it home a whole lot more then I do! How's the battery time after all that? I'm 3 and 6 amp batteries for m12. Good video and thanks for showing.
I Brazeau I mostly do suspension work so the 3/8 version wouldnt cut it for me. I ordered a 6.0 battery to use with this tool and it handles 80% of everything I throw at it. the battery life is great
BARRICADE GARAGE My exact thoughts on the 3/8... under hood stuff (even at that), small motors or motorcycles... anything else is 1/2. If you can afford just one stubby, I say 1/2 all the way!
When I had the 3/8 version, I had tried it to do 5/16 and 3/4 lags of 6". After only a few it became real hot and it was blinking like a Christmas tree! I returned it and took a 1/2 and did not do the same experiment with it... my old 3/8's new owner might have an early Christmas tree this year ;). Albeit, the 1/2 feels much better and doesn't impact as much
Super 👌
thinking of buying one myself
Truth be told, I don't think it's possible to own something that will crack open every bolt, every single time, that you'll be able to move around with ease.
In the garage I work at, we have a monstrous 10 bar air-compressor with some pretty O.K. air guns (meanimgg they aren't high end). They crack open practically anything but there are still bolts that come up every once in a while that just won't budge with a regular 1/2 air gun. That's when we bring out the small frie, that is, a huge air gun that has a larger socket (I don't quite remember what's above 1/2).
Point being, sometimes you still have to get a breaker bar and knock that bolt down. Unless you want to snap off bolts or go deaf from all the noise of the air gun fighting.
I think you might have convinced me with this video, although I'm still thinking on the M18.
decent effort too showcase this tool 10 stars on effort too make this video
Soo...this is a 12v tool? Or can you interchange the 12v and 18v batteries? Sorry, I'm out of the loop
+Zachary Porowski this is a 12 volt tool and can only be used with Milwaukees 12 volt battery