what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[nicebutdim]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

 

[Mikegh]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

Ya had the 12v Bosch impact for a long time , nice drill

Had a bad introduction to removing lawnmower blades

My supposedly knowledgeable friend said u remove them by turning clockwise

Turned out its anti-clockwise on mine

 

[DPG]

Funnily enough, I struggled to remove a mower blade last week and resented having to fire up the compressor for one simple task - 1/4" 18V impact wouldn't even look at it.

Not sure I'd want to use a 1/2" impact all the time, though as I find a 12V impact does 95% of what I need and weighs about the same as an average size potato.

Great comparison ?

From now on when referring to an object's weight, I will relate it to number of average potatoes.

 

[nicebutdim]

Ya had the 12v Bosch impact for a long time , nice drill

Had a bad introduction to removing lawnmower blades

My supposedly knowledgeable friend said u remove them by turning clockwise

Turned out its anti-clockwise on mine

Blades are generally designed to self-tighten as they rotate. If in doubt, pull the plug lead and carefully peek underneath while giving it a slow pull - yeah, I know that isn't well worded ?

Great comparison ?

From now on when referring to an object's weight, I will relate it to number of average potatoes.

For small objects, it's easier to stick with one potato and roughly specify its size ?

 

[loz2754]

Muchas gracias. Out of curiosity, did you discover that the impact driver worked with these bits through experimenting or were you told about it?

A sparky who I sometimes work with showed me. I was amazed.

 

[Mikegh]

A sparky who I sometimes work with showed me. I was amazed.

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

 

[loz2754]

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

Yes DeWalt 18v.

 

[nicebutdim]

And was it an 18 v impact ?

Presumably ?

You'd probably get away with a 12V impact, but those bits are far too aggressive for 12V drills.

 

[Mikegh]

Gonna check that out soon

 

[Mikegh]

You'd probably get away with a 12V impact, but those bits are far too aggressive for 12V drills.

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

 

[nicebutdim]

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

Same thing - manufacturers changed the nominal advertised voltage, in an effort at making them seem more powerful.

Those bits are great value and eat through wood, but don't let them touch nails.

 

[LastManOnline]

Ya my old Bosch impact was actually 10.8v

Had the regular 10.8 screwdriver too

Nice little tools

Agree. Have the dewalt version. Comes in a set with a torch. Great bit of kit.

 

[Mikegh]

That impact is a beast. If electrical work slows down you'll be ready to start up tyre fitting.

The DeWalt impact is supposed to be the business

Up on 900Nm torque

 

[Pete999]

chop saw with the right blade, careful use and the right PPE is ideal for PVC trunking

 

[MJPD29]

Muchas gracias. Out of curiosity, did you discover that the impact driver worked with these bits through experimenting or were you told about it?

They are brilliant bits but never tried them with an impact driver

 

[rapparee]

Fluke 1734, 3-Phase Electrical Energy Logger (with CTs)

Energy logger with Fluke Connect Identify areas of energy wastage Easy to set up, easy to use

instrotech.com

So I've just had to get one of these. It'll be quite good to demonstrate how our site complies with ISO 14001

 

[ruston]

Fluke 1734, 3-Phase Electrical Energy Logger (with CTs)

Energy logger with Fluke Connect Identify areas of energy wastage Easy to set up, easy to use

instrotech.com

So I've just had to get one of these. It'll be quite good to demonstrate how our site complies with ISO 14001

I see you are still on the ball. .
I hope you are doing OK and all is well with you.

 

[Mikegh]

They are brilliant bits but never tried them with an impact driver

I use the 18v combi when I'm stuck with a sharp auger bit

Not that great , will try the impact and these Bosch bits

 

[telectrix]

i bought the de walt set of impact spade bits. only used 1 as yet. was like cutting through butter.

 

[pc1966]

I went for the 1/2 inch impact driver

Figured it would be better for heavy duty work

Trouble is when u want to use 1/4 inch stuff you're using adapters and afaik they don't last that well

I got the lowest torque 1/2" drive one (M18 ONEIWF12-502X rated 300Nm), and the 1/4" drive impact driver from Milwaukee. Ultimately I find it is the 1/4" one that gets the most use by far, even for running M10 nuts on things like temporary fencing (with a deep socket).

The highest torque option for the 1/2" drive was crazy, the M18 ONEFHIWF12-502X kit is rated at 1356 Nm! Really if you need that you ought to get the 3/4" version and give your sockets and accessories fairer use.

 

[Mikegh]

I got the lowest torque 1/2" drive one (M18 ONEIWF12-502X rated 300Nm), and the 1/4" drive impact driver from Milwaukee. Ultimately I find it is the 1/4" one that gets the most use by far, even for running M10 nuts on things like temporary fencing (with a deep socket).

The highest torque option for the 1/2" drive was crazy, the M18 ONEFHIWF12-502X kit is rated at 1356 Nm! Really if you need that you ought to get the 3/4" version and give your sockets and accessories fairer use.

My 300nM Bosch will not shift my wheel nuts

Out to the mechanic now to get them off and retightened

I was surprised but he wasn't

You'd think a basic requirement of a tyre fitting business would be torque settings instead of jamming them up with impact wrenches

 

[DPG]

My 300nM Bosch will not shift my wheel nuts

Out to the mechanic now to get them off and retightened

I was surprised but he wasn't

You'd think a basic requirement of a tyre fitting business would be torque settings instead of jamming them up with impact wrenches

Always surprises me how little care a lot of tyre places take over wheel nut torque and tyre pressures. You'd think they'd be the ones where you would get things done properly.

Wonder how many people have had to call the breakdown services when they've had a puncture and cant get the effin wheel nuts off?

 

[Mikegh]

Just back from mechanic

(Adds breaker bar to shopping list)

 

[pc1966]

Just back from mechanic

(Adds breaker bar to shopping list)

Also a torque wrench so after any work you can slacken and re-tighten correctly!

Also I would advise getting some Copaslip anti-seize paste for the wheel nuts/bolts, especially if you have alloys. Make sure you get some on both the thread and the conical shoulder it grips by.

Molyslip M113001 Copaslip Anti-Seize Lead-Free Compound 100g Tube

Copaslip® (often misspelt as copperslip or coppaslip) - the original anti-seize compound. (This is the lead-free version). . Copaslip is an anti-seize compound specially formulated to protect against seizure even in extreme conditions of temperature and pressure. . It also protects against rust...

www.lawson-his.co.uk

 

[Mikegh]

Ya I'm familiar with the paste ,my mechanic uses it