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Good luck with that. These guys will NEVER agree on the colour! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Brand loyalty extends to everything. You try to convince a Chevy guy to buy a Ford, I dare you. Same goes for tools. No one likes to hear the negative stories about their favourite brand XXXX, but that doesn't mean it isn't true. While you may have had 100% success, not every one else has. We all vent our frustrations and these forums are a great place to do it. If I have an issue, I like that I can check to see if anyone else has them too. You didn't make the tool, don take it personally if other people don't share your opinion. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My old M12 Fuel and M18 Fuel ran very hot. I built a deck and thought the M18 Fuel was going to catch fire, but it didn't. It didn't even thermally protect itself. Is it bad design? Possibly, but the tool didn't fail. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

In Canada, Milwaukee markets that as "portable 2 in 1 jobsite heater". Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/Product/index/id/686 Sure seems very close to the Klein! http://www.cem-instruments.com/en/Product/detail/id/686/pid/768/pids/1332 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yeah, I got the used to using min-max as an alternative. At least it gives you upper and lower, but small spikes can ruin your day. I don't think I have ever used a Brymen. I have used lots of Extech rebrands and they were all pretty average. That said, I haven't used one recently, or a high end model for that matter. The DM830a looks like a nice well rounded meter. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Just a screen hold. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

For god sakes man, line up your screws! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

I think the fairest comparison would be between the MM700 and the Milwaukee 2217-20. I was never a fan of the Milwaukee though. The kickstand was wonky and I found it to be inaccurate. The selector dial was annoying too, too easy to overshoot your selection. It didn't have that nice snap and lock dial. The magnet was all terrible, it made the meter bulky and awkward. I should have noted that the Klein has a nice accessory shoe for the magnetic strap. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Oh yeah, the leads with the 17 were the basic silicon TL75. I use the Twistguard TL175's as my daily leads w/ alligators.Not a fan of the modular leads! The dial in the middle isn't that bad, they separated the functions well enough that you shouldn't need to flip around much. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Good Day! I wanted to share my experience with the Klein MM700 CatIV 600V/ CatIII 1000V Multimeter. I am an electrician and I have a soft spot for multimeters. I have owned way too many of them! I picked up the Klein MM700 for $140 Canadian including Shipping. The price was too temping to pass up. Included in the packaging was the following: - MM700 Multimeter - K-type thermocouple - Thermocouple adaptor - Test Leads - Probe covers - Alligator Clips - Soft case - 2x AAA batteries Right away, the meter feels great in the hand. The over-molding is very grippy and reminiscent of a Fluke. The meter isn't very heavy either. One great feature I liked is that the fuses are located in the battery compartment. I am not a fan of tearing apart a meter to change a fuse. The kickstand allows for a great viewing angle and is integrated into the battery cover. Once I got this meter powered up, the next feature I really liked was the selector switch. Nice firm clicks lock the dial in place. Feels very premium, almost as nice as the Flukes. The leads are what you would expect with an inexpensive meter. Soft, but not a premium silicon lead. The display is very nice. Simple and easy enough to read. The viewing angles aren't great though. From below to centre, perfect legibility, but when looking down from the top, it's harder to see. With the backlight on, it's almost impossible to read from the top-down. The speed of the reading is pretty good too, considering the cost, accuracy is also good. It is a true RMS meter and offers Lo-Z which is a must if you need to weed-out ghost voltages. I did a side-by-side comparison with my Fluke 17B+. While the Fluke is faster and more accurate, the Klein did a great job. It would have been nice to see 3 decimal places for low voltage, but it is an inexpensive meter. The MM700 Tough Meter also claims to be IP42. This should protect it from dirt and water drops. Overall, this meter is pretty damn impressive when you consider its price point. If you need a well built meter that is accurate and budget friendly, don't hesitate to pick up the Klein MM700! The Good: Inexpensive Tactile Selector Dial IP42 Accurate Very grippy, feels good in hand True RMS Lo-Z Easy to change fuses The Bad: Cheap test leads Limited viewing angles Backlight decreases viewing angles Hope you like my Mini-review! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Is it bad that I use Milwaukee/Makita SDS grease? Not the chuck lube, the gear grease! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My 2 cents. Casual use, Ridgid/AEG seems to be where it's at. Flip a coin for commercial. They are all similar, but go with whoever has the best options for your trade/job. I have owned them all except Dewalt. None were terrible. I had issues with Milwaukee but nothing past design/noise and personal preferences. I went back to full Makita because the design and feel was what I liked. Unless you buy them all, you can't say which is going to be right for you. Just don't keep looking over the fence at what you didn't buy. You will drive you itself crazy! Industrial, there really is only one, Hilti. (Bosch does have some nice industrial stuff too, but I would rather buy stuff from a company that doesn't spend more time on coffee makers and dishwashers!) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The batteries were always 21.6v. They were called 22v in Europe. They seem to be unifying the lines. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

That makes sense, TTI's M.O. seems to be scooping up well known brands, moving manufacturing to china and maximizing profits with lower manufacturing costs. They certainly proved that Chinese-made tools are worth buying. They managed to influence the whole industry. http://www.ttigroup.com/en/our_brands/ Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

AEG is marketed in more countries than Milwaukee. Hence the rebranding of some AEG tools as Milwaukee/Ridgid. AEG is a pretty big part of TTI. Ridgid is US/Canada only. https://www.aeg-powertools.eu/en-gb Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

If you look at the AEG website, there are quite a few models that are shared with both Milwaukee and Ridgid. Hopefully it's Ridgid, Milwaukee keeps jacking up prices. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Looks like a few of those batteries have spent some time under water. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

That doesn't look foodsafe. I wish I was joking, but in the US, you get sued for a lot less. http://www.fda.gov/Food/GuidanceRegulation/RetailFoodProtection/FoodCode/ucm188064.htm#part4-1 Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My DTD154, yes it has one less mode than the 170, but it's all metal cowl is worth it for me. Hands down the best impact I have had yet. And I have had quite a few. Hilti 22v Brushless Milwaukee M12 Fuel Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen1 Milwaukee M18 Fuel Gen2 Makita 18v Brushed Makita 12v Brushed I think that's it... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

It was a pretty old Hilti, not sure. I would assume not, given the kick after it hit the rebar. I have to own the fact that I was not using the ladder or tool ...."correctly"....[emoji56] Come to think of it, that's the same Hilti that split my thumb open... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

They can't be structural, they are barely resting against the floorboards. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

My second one! I bought the one with the smaller bit holder as the quick release model is a little too fat. Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Here is a better size reference Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk

Does this count? Sounds better than my M12 speaker, and it fits the mount on my Klein tool bag! Sent from my Pixel XL using Tapatalk