by "Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
Published 09/09/2017 at 18:59
by "Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
Published 09/09/2017 at 18:59
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Can you guess which one I like better and why?
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And yes VVS happens. It’s a fuckload easier to do when you’ve got something in the other hand. Get over it
"Shoop" (shoopdawoop993)
09/09/2017 at 19:03, STARS: 0
Torquey!
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 19:05, STARS: 0
Not really, just a shitload of electronic lag. Felt kind of like driving a Corolla.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
09/09/2017 at 19:06, STARS: 1
I just got the compact black 18v Makitas. Kept all the 18v batteries and charger, got the naked tools online. They are great, brushless 18v but alost as small as the old 12v.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 19:08, STARS: 0
Makita makes some damn nice tools.
This one ain’t anything special, but still more than adequate.
"415s30 W123TSXWaggoIIIIIIo ( •_•))°)" (415s30)
09/09/2017 at 19:10, STARS: 1
I still have two other generations of Makita and they work despite being beat to shit. I am trying to keep my tool box smaller because I work on shows and have to move around a lot.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
09/09/2017 at 19:14, STARS: 2
Whichever is the most skookum
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 19:16, STARS: 1
Here’s a hint: Teal monster>Willfuckye.
Seriously, look at the trigger response on the Milwaukee. Like driving a Corolla.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 19:16, STARS: 2
Also I have to admit I’m fighting an urge to take them apart.
"Cash Rewards" (cashrewards)
09/09/2017 at 19:19, STARS: 1
Whenever we’ve had a job around the house that was bigger than I felt like handling, the pros that showed up almost universally had Makita tools.
"Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To" (murdersofa)
09/09/2017 at 19:30, STARS: 2
Gotta figger out whatfer makes ‘em chooch
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/09/2017 at 20:11, STARS: 3
If you like that, you will love this. It makes working in tight spaces a snap.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 20:13, STARS: 0
Nope, you picked the wrong one. I like the Makita more. Which is annoying because I really like the design of the Malwaukee.
But look at that lag on the trigger pull... it’s horrendous. Totally awful.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 20:15, STARS: 0
I hate my big Makita (no balls), and love my little Milwaukee.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 20:16, STARS: 0
I have that, and I loooooooove it!
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 20:21, STARS: 0
I have the same thoughts on this particular Makita (though that being said it’s the odd one out among Makita’s that I’ve used), and I do quite like the design and overall feel of the Milwaukee.
But that horrendous electronic lag when you pull the trigger... I’m sorry but I just. can’t. even.
I want to like it but I can’t.
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/09/2017 at 20:22, STARS: 1
The rachet impact is sooooo handy. We have a ford 2.3 in our lemons car and I used to dread pulling the starter or the hose clamp to the heater hose behind the carb because both would allow about 2 ratchet clicks per rotation. Now pulling those clamps and bolts are just fun.
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
09/09/2017 at 20:40, STARS: 1
I’ll never buy another Milwaukee tool. every single one of their tools myself or my dad has bought, has died almost a year and a day from purchase. I have a little Makita that kicks ass.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
09/09/2017 at 20:45, STARS: 0
Is that an impact?
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 20:51, STARS: 2
My dad had a good Milwaukee... still does, actually. Pretty tired now, but hey it’s been around the block many times. Got to be at least 30 years old at this point. Was still the best drill we had up until the last few years.
Like this guy here. But I’m pretty sure his is a hair older.
Naturally, he’s got the Makita competitor as well:
Pair of skookum choochers.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 20:56, STARS: 0
I’ve never noticed it with mine.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 20:59, STARS: 0
I’ve noticed it on all the recent Milwaukees I’ve used. I mean, the proof is right there... it’s bad enough that I could actually capture it on camera.
Reminded me of driving a Corolla.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 20:59, STARS: 0
I’ve had really good luck with my Milwaukees. I’m not brand loyal in any way though. I own tools from all the major tool companies. I will say that the most disappointing tool I’ve purchased in the last five years, is my brushless 18V Makita 1/2" drill. It is absolutely gutless.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 21:00, STARS: 0
That ratchet alone was worth the price of the set.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/09/2017 at 21:04, STARS: 1
I’ll have to see if mine does that. I’ve never noticed it. I miss my 18V NiCAD DeWalt. That thing was heavy as hell, but had serious balls. Selling that to buy the brushless Makita was a huge mistake. It can’t do half the work that the old DeWalt could power right through.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/09/2017 at 21:33, STARS: 1
I’ve got a 5 year old 18v lithium Bosch that I’ve got no issues with. Battery life is great, plenty of torque, pretty good overall.
"wafflesnfalafel" (wafflesnfalafel1)
09/09/2017 at 21:51, STARS: 1
I really like my DeWalt, but don’t really have much to compare it too. Better balance and power than my father’s old Makita, but that’s probably not saying much.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 22:04, STARS: 1
Yeah... I’m not thrilled with stuff going brushless. They don’t have the low end that brushed motors do.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/09/2017 at 22:05, STARS: 0
"Censored" (chrisbrown2992)
09/09/2017 at 22:23, STARS: 0
FYI, milwaukee has a no questions asked 5 yr warranty on the tool.
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
09/09/2017 at 22:27, STARS: 0
Which does me fuck all good in the middle of a project. If only Home Depot honored the warranty of the products they sell.
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
09/09/2017 at 23:05, STARS: 0
Can you use it to break bolts and nuts loose? Does it lock if you don the have the trigger pulled? I’ve been wanting to get one.
"Orange Exige" (OrangeExige)
09/09/2017 at 23:25, STARS: 0
Tell me that’s an electric ratchet...
I’ve never seen such a thing and had no idea they existed!
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/10/2017 at 05:42, STARS: 1
It’s not an impact gun, so it doesn’t have a ton of torque. It will break stuff loose that isn’t super tight. Stuff that is really tight I just crack loose by hand with a wrench, and then let this little guy do the rest. It’s a huge time saver. No, it doesn’t lock when the trigger isn’t pulled. If you’ve ever used an air ratchet, it works the same way, but no air hose to mess around with.
"merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc" (merged-5876237249235911857-hrw8uc)
09/10/2017 at 06:27, STARS: 1
Good to know, I assumed that was the deal.
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/10/2017 at 07:08, STARS: 0
Why yes it is, and it is wonderful......
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/10/2017 at 07:10, STARS: 1
Kind of. It is claimed for 30 ft pounds which it appears to do on a freshly charged battery. But after maybe 20 minutes use, you end up with maybe 60% battery but you have to break the bolt free yourself.
"That Bastard Kurtis - An Attempt to Standardize My Username Across Platforms" (thatbastardkurtis5)
09/10/2017 at 07:57, STARS: 0
Yikes. I mean I guess if you’re a collector?
"TrickJos" (trickjos)
09/10/2017 at 07:58, STARS: 1
I love me some Makita tools. I’ve had the XHP07 drill for about a year now. The damn thing just kicks ass. So much torque.
My current project. Bookshelves for my wife.
"TrickJos" (trickjos)
09/10/2017 at 08:03, STARS: 0
I’ve been tempted by those compact tools. The only drawback of my XHP07 is that it’s too big in some situations.
"shop-teacher" (shop-teacher)
09/10/2017 at 09:12, STARS: 0
Glad to help. This is a great little tool.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/10/2017 at 18:20, STARS: 1
Watch your tongue. Up until a couple years ago one of those was among the best around our house :)
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/10/2017 at 23:11, STARS: 1
I used it for 6 hours today for installing exhaust manifold, intake manifold and countless hose clamps. Really handy especially for parts where you can only get 15 degrees on a wrench.
"yamahog" (yamahog)
09/11/2017 at 08:55, STARS: 1
A-HEM
That is *my* Makita, tyvm
"Sweet Trav" (thespunbearing)
09/11/2017 at 09:09, STARS: 2
*we have a sweet little makita.
"functionoverfashion" (functionoverfashion)
09/11/2017 at 09:48, STARS: 0
Dumb question: is this a result of new brushless motors? I was drill shopping recently and have read mixed reviews of brushless... which I don’t fully understand because I haven’t bothered to dig deeper.
"Smallbear wants a modern Syclone, local Maple Leafs spammer" (smallbear94)
09/11/2017 at 10:30, STARS: 1
I don’t know if the lag is a result of being brushless... I doubt it though since even the brushed ones are electronically controlled. I don’t even know if the Milwaukee IS brushless.
If you’re talking about the lack of balls low down, I think that’s a result of being brushless. It’s essentially an AC induction motor and iirc those have worse low-end torque than a brushed motor.
But I’m far from an expert, I just know what I like.
"yamahog" (yamahog)
09/11/2017 at 11:25, STARS: 1
And I bet you forgot its birthday too
"Orange Exige" (OrangeExige)
09/11/2017 at 16:03, STARS: 0
That’s so awesome - I’ll really need to look into adding one to my arsenal. Are you supposed to use impact sockets on it? Is it an impact ratchet? (is that a thing?)
"RacinBob" (racinbob)
09/11/2017 at 19:15, STARS: 1
Regular 3/8 sockets. I would deemphasize the “impact” capability as once the battery if off peak, it kind of gives up the restrike impact thing.
So either keep fresh batteries or accept that you can still hand torque or break loose things with it after the battery is 25% down.