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  3. Packout 10” Tote.

    in Milwaukee

    Posted


     
    Another one where I wish they showed it with tools is Toughbuilt pouches, tons of options and neat features but no pictures with tools. I'd love to have a pouch where I could fit my DMM and my CCTV tester...right now I'm carrying it separate which is not ideal but I also don't want a big, heavy bag.


    You should take a look at this Klein.
    It’s a good “in between” bag/tote.

    http://www.kleintools.com/catalog/tradesman-pro-organizers/tradesman-pro-shoulder-pouch-0


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  4. Packout 10” Tote.

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    And it only locks to the front of packout pieces, so when you have it on the cart, it’s at a very steep angle when in transit, which empties out the wedge pockets if you have long stuff in them.


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  5. Packout 10” Tote.

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    Where to start?

     

    Firstly, I can not recommend anyone buy this thing unless you just want a casual tool bag.

     

    There is a laundry list of problems with this tote.

     

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    1. Pockets.

    How do you screw up a pocket? Just ask Milwaukee engineers and designers.

    Let’s make them so small that using one part of a pocket renders the surrounding pockets unusable. Also, let’s make them so shallow that anything over 6” will flop over.

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    2. Pocket placement.

    Thought that #1 would be hard to beat?

    Hell no! Let’s mount these small, shallow pockets so close to the mouth of the bag that tools can now fall out, or better yet, get in the way of the carry handle.

    Also, if you have a fair amount of tools in the bag, the high positioning of the pockets will cause the side to collapse into the bag.

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    3. Zippered pocket.

    If all you need to carry is a single piece of paper folded in half, this pocket is for you!

    Seriously, you can’t fit anything in this pocket.

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    4. Shoulder strap.

    Doesn’t come with one. Can’t buy one separately. Fill it with tools and the carry handle gets obstructed. Seriously? Should I kick it around the job site?

     

    5. Wonky divider.

    Has a nice divider that is too big and bows dramatically to one side of bag. Not a deal breaker, but poor quality control. Makes for constant pushing to maneuver things inside.

     

    6. Outside pockets.

    One side is great if you carry the smallest Sharpies and nothing else. The other side has these 2 weird wedge-shaped, shallow pockets that are angled perfectly for stuff to just fall out of.(not even kidding)

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    7. Tape Clip.

    It just doesn’t have one. For real.

     

    Bottom line, save your money.

    Or buy a real tote.

     

    I picked up the Veto.

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  6. Brushless multi tool

    in Makita

    Posted

    [mention=21032]dwain[/mention] just curious, have you ever tried the Metabo brushed OMT? I've never been able to find a review, or seen anyone else that's even owned one.
     
    I owned one briefly but sold it. It was noticeably heavy and VERY solid feeling but I never actually used it. I sold it after discovering the Dewalt shortly after. 
     
    I'd love to see more Metabo reviews, especially seeing they persist with brushed motors. I'm sure they're not stupid sticking with brushed, so in their own testing they must be seeing similar results to Makita with their brushless-beating-brushed tools. 
     
    I remember the Makita brushed planer coming first in one of the OTT reviews (vs brushless competitors). 

    4 Pole brushed motors have shrunk the gap between brushed and brushless tools.
    By greatly reducing the losses in the commutator, power and battery efficiency have gone up. Brushless is expensive and relies heavily on electronics. Brushed will outlast a brushless tool and is significantly cheaper to repair.


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  8. Bits/blades/consumables

    in Dewalt

    Posted

    If you can buy them at Home Depot, they are pretty close overall.
    The second gen Milwaukee are no better or worse than the second gen DeWalt.
    The Makita is about the same.

    The only bits I found to really stand up to "electrician" abuse are Wera Impaktor and Hilti.
    By that I mean bit rounding off, chipping, corrosion and overall improper use.

    That said, I can honestly say that the price of Bosch, DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee is significantly cheaper and for what you pay, it doesn't make sense to buy the more expensive stuff.

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  10. Which would you buy?

    in Power Tools

    Posted

    Milwaukee has had some rebranded AEG/Ridgid tools in their lineup in the past. If it's good enough for Milwaukee, it's good enough for most non-commercial work.

     

    The Ridgid warranty and brushless tools alone are enough justification to skip the Milwaukee brushed stuff.

     

    There isn't a whole lot of difference between any of the brands at that price point. The Ridgid tools should offer superior torque and overall performance.

     

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  12. bit disengaging on makita hr2475

    in Makita

    Posted

    I have a brand new Makita Combo Hammer HR2475 (breaker) that I'm using to take down an old brick fireplace. My helper (who is new to construction) was operating the breaker in the following manner: he would drive the breaker bit into the mortar and then use the breaker as a prybar to try to pry the bricks loose. As soon as I saw him doing this, I asked him to stop using it as a prybar. Literally two minutes later, the bit snapped at the base. I switched to a new bit but now, no matter what bit I put in the breaker, it periodically pops out of the chuck in the middle of use. Is the chuck on my brand new Makita already shot because it was used as a prybar? Anyone have experience with this?

    Sounds like it.
    Shine a light in the end and see if the bearings are moving freely. He may have pushed one in. You might be able to tap it free, otherwise, he owes you a chuck.


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  13. What will Makita come out with next?

    in Makita

    Posted

    That's what I was thinking as well - a larger single pack that fits both x2 slots. One of the challenges I see with this super battery is the level of effort required for battery installation/removal. I could potentially see it incorporating a single push button unlocking mechanism, but the force required to overcome the friction of the current slide-in design would be high (especially if it is a high vibration tool with silicone(?) dampers in the battery well). On my x2 brushed rotary hammer, I practically need a rubber mallet to remove the batteries when it heats up... imagine if that were a single large battery.

     

    I know it's comparing apples & oranges, but EGO's 56V OPE tools allows for a one handed battery removal - that's a nice design, but not necessarily ideal for some hand held power tools.

    Makita already had a 36v, then they had an adapter for 2x 18v , then they just switched to 2x 18v.

     

     

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  23. Stolen tools

    in Pub Talk

    Posted

    Lowest form of scumbag is a tool thief.
    They should have a special punishment for those bastards.

    That said, Milwaukee packout is about the worst "steal me" sign you can get!

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  24. nps2018 thoughts and opinions

    in Milwaukee

    Posted

    I think they might need to add another gear to get the rpm's up with out effecting torque
    Forgive my ignorance, but why would you want such high rpms?

    I only drill steel and wood, too fast is always a bad idea for what I do.

    What requires those high speeds?

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  25. Cordless rotary tool opinions

    in Power Tools

    Posted

    I have had the M12 for some time. (4 years)

    It’s not great but it’s not bad either.

    It is underwhelming.

     

    Low speed is very whiny and noisy, there is a slight motor wobble at high speeds.

    It’s fine for occasional use.

     

    If you can get the M12 cheap enough, it’s probably worth while.

     

    Personally, if I didn’t have a few M12 jackets, scanner etc, I would look at the Bosch.

     

    I am still convinced that the Milwaukee and Bosch 12V are made at the same place!

    The entire entry-level line looks identical, even the radio!

     

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