jtkendall Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 What gets me is the low cost option from Empire I believe is made in USA while the red wannabe Stabila (wannabila?) is Chinese. Wtf. The Germans are making good wages and their product speaks for itself. They should pay someone a good wage to make the red stick too instead of just more money for advertising. Yep, Empire is USA made and the Redsticks are from China.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
COMPLETELYCORDLESS Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Yep, Empire is USA made and the Redsticks are from China.Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkIs anything from TTI American made? With the exception of their most recent accuisition, Empire? I just assumed all of their tools were made in the same 3,000,000sq/ft factory in Hong Kong.Sent from my SM-N920V using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Is anything from TTI American made? With the exception of their most recent accuisition, Empire? I just assumed all of their tools were made in the same 3,000,000sq/ft factory in Hong Kong.Sent from my SM-N920V using TapatalkToo funnySent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Is anything from TTI American made? With the exception of their most recent accuisition, Empire? I just assumed all of their tools were made in the same 3,000,000sq/ft factory in Hong Kong.Sent from my SM-N920V using TapatalkNot everything is made in China:Hart is Taiwan, Stilleto is USA, and Oreck is also USA made. When you sell a hammer for $200 it's easy to make it in the US, it has no electronics that can be made cheaper in China. Not sure why Hart is in Taiwan, probably because it's inexpensive tools so they keep manufacturing costs down.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee_man_stan Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Looks like milwaukee has a new kind of tape measure... It's compact it has fractions and look pretty slick https://www.milwaukeetool.com/compare-products?skus=48-22-6616&skus=48-22-6630&skus=48-22-6625 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stercorarius Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 2 minutes ago, comp56 said: https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure That actually looks really nice. I'd try one. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee_man_stan Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Yes But the UK version has no fractions. makes me sad but sometimes those fractions really help me sometimes even though I don't really need them it saves my brain 2 or 3 seconds. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 11 hours ago, Milwaukee_man_stan said: Looks like milwaukee has a new kind of tape measure... It's compact it has fractions and look pretty slick https://www.milwaukeetool.com/compare-products?skus=48-22-6616&skus=48-22-6630&skus=48-22-6625 Yes, had that back on the previous page: Not sure I'm too excited about a tape measure, I'm no conessuoir lol . 10 hours ago, comp56 said: https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure UK version, looks nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 there actually was a time I was so cocky and arrogant I didn't need a tape measure but now it better be digital and verbal 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee_man_stan Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 10 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said: Yes, had that back on the previous page: Not sure I'm too excited about a tape measure, I'm no conessuoir lol . UK version, looks nice Oh I see, thanks for bringing that to my attention, I'm now embarrassed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jronman Posted January 11, 2017 Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 A guy told me once that Milwaukee tools are higher quality tools because they are made in China Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 A guy told me once that Milwaukee tools are higher quality tools because they are made in China[emoji47] face palm. I bet he also said Pittsburgh tools are just as good as snap-on and all you are paying for is the name. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 11 hours ago, Milwaukee_man_stan said: Oh I see, thanks for bringing that to my attention, I'm now embarrassed. Nah, it's nothing, just thought I'd put that there in case you missed it, which it appears you had At this point in time, not sure I see what's so special about the tapes besides being smaller, but if they don't hold up as well, i don't want them....we shall see. Also very interested to see the new Dewalt tapes.. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnarlyCarl Posted January 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, tcoscarelli said: face palm. I bet he also said Pittsburgh tools are just as good as snap-on and all you are paying for is the name. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk That's what HF showed me, it all makes sense! .. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd the Tinkerer Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 That's what HF showed me, it all makes sense! ..Hay, its name is earthquake. That alone makes it beat snap onSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimboS1ice Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 [emoji47] face palm. I bet he also said Pittsburgh tools are just as good as snap-on and all you are paying for is the name. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk??♂️Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Man I can't understate how excited I am for the 2861. The pics on Milwaukee's site even show it with a boot, so hopefully the boot is more readily available than the compact gen2 boot. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasShetley Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 8 minutes ago, Bremon said: Man I can't understate how excited I am for the 2861. The pics on Milwaukee's site even show it with a boot, so hopefully the boot is more readily available than the compact gen2 boot. My card is primed and ready for when it's available. The 3/4 inch torque wrench is ready for torque testing too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I feel at this point I may have been wiser to get the 2754 because I'll have 3 1/2" impacts now but what do you do lol. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggie Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have a 2451, 2654, two 2655, 2659, 2662, and a bosch iwbh182. Not to mention my work truck has a 2755 and 2763 on it, yet I can hardly wait for the 2860. In reality I don't need it, but after listing out my impact wrenches I see I have a problem haha. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Thanks @Biggie I feel much better now lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 I have a 2451, 2654, two 2655, 2659, 2662, and a bosch iwbh182. Not to mention my work truck has a 2755 and 2763 on it, yet I can hardly wait for the 2860. In reality I don't need it, but after listing out my impact wrenches I see I have a problem haha.I'm looking forward to the 2860. I have the 2763 and the 2654, but still want the 2762, 2764, and 2759. The more impact wrenches the better! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Lol you guys. I try to stay strictly practical with my tool collection but you guys make it difficult not to have a "more more more" mentality . Like an AA for tools where everyone talks about how great drinks are. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtkendall Posted January 12, 2017 Report Share Posted January 12, 2017 Lol you guys. I try to stay strictly practical with my tool collection but you guys make it difficult not to have a "more more more" mentality . Like an AA for tools where everyone talks about how great drinks are. Well I need the compact 1/2" and the 3/4" one for tight spaces and larger stuck fasteners respectively, the others are just nice to have. If I have enough impacts and sockets I can con people into helping me with things. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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