what are some tools that were worth the price tag?

[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

 

[pc1966]

Also worth noting is if you use extension bars, etc, with an impact wrench it greatly reduces the effective torque that is delivered. If fact you can get such accessories to control tightening for air-wrenches and the like.

 

[Mikegh]

Also worth noting is if you use extension bars, etc, with an impact wrench it greatly reduces the effective torque that is delivered. If fact you can get such accessories to control tightening for air-wrenches and the like.

Damn , maybe that's where I went wrong with the extension
Never thought of that

 

[nicebutdim]

Even using a standard socket will reduce the effective torque.

 

[timhoward]

Bosch Self-Cut Speed Flat Wood Drill Bit Set 8 Pcs

Order online at Screwfix.com. Self-feeding threaded tip for faster, more accurate drilling, with little exertion or force. Pulls itself into the wood effortlessly and extremely quickly due to its self-feeding threaded tip. FREE next day delivery available, free collection in 5 minutes.

www.screwfix.com

It faintly amuses me with my warped sense of humour that a drill bit can have the words "self cut" in the product name.
Reminds me of when a jobsworth middle manager in a factory made a song and dance that all the parts trays were labelled except one, which had galv roofing nails in it. Eventually he turned to me (nearest) and asked "What's their full name then?". I kept dead-pan and replied "2 inch self-tapping nails".
To our delight the label reading exactly that appeared the next morning.

 

[Mikegh]

It faintly amuses me with my warped sense of humour that a drill bit can have the words "self cut" in the product name.
Reminds me of when a jobsworth middle manager in a factory made a song and dance that all the parts trays were labelled except one, which had galv roofing nails in it. Eventually he turned to me (nearest) and asked "What's their full name then?". I kept dead-pan and replied "2 inch self-tapping nails".
To our delight the label reading exactly that appeared the next morning.

I was gonna try them with my 1/2 impact and an adapter

I can set the problem now with adapters and extensions losing torque, heck they don't even function properly

Think I'll hold out and add a 1/4 inch impact to my kit, makes more sense