Milwaukee Tools

Have not, but I have noticed that comparable Makita tools have come down in price a lot. Milwaukee comparable tools are usually more expensive, and the batteries are too! Not really sure why that is as of late.

 

My workshop loadout -



It's a shame that the Milwaukee cut resistant level 1 gloves are nothing more than expensive disposables. Too light duty for shop use, so the remaining gloves will be sent to 4Runner work duty.

 

Yea, CR level 1 offers little durability, limited CR but great dexterity.
Level 2 or 3 would be better and last longer (depending on the coating) and still offer good dexterity.
I personally have not seen the Milwaukee CR line of gloves. Is the cut level based on EU or ASTM standards?

 

Those Milwaukee CR1 gloves are my favorite for high dexterity uses such as wiring up a bunch of outlets in one day or woodworking with rough pieces. I have tried thinner high dexterity gloves for electrician work (e.g. these

$8 Safety Works CN9674L Coated Glove

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001GQ3J0K ) but those Red CR1 gloves are the winner and I buy a few 3 packs every Black Friday at the orange store.

 

I feel the same way! I wish the m12 packs came with the dual chargers for m18/m12 on the fuel level multi packs. Could use another M18 instead of 3 more m12s!

 

You are going to love that thing, its a beast for its size!

 

Been eyeing this...

 

they are super nice tho for light duty tasks….most of witch my bare mitts are good to go, but not everyone has years of work on their hands

 

Not sure who's standards it fell under, but it's one of ANSI's accredited organizations since it has the ANSI rating on it.

They do offer great dexterity which is why I got them, and better oil resistance than the Tillman 964's they replaced. But for cut resistance and overall durability, I'll check out some leathers again.

Just tired of keeping my welding gloves on and ruining them much faster.

Yep! I got 2x3 packs on sale with some store credit.

 

is that the 3/8 stubby? I have it, and honestly use it more often than my m18 1/2 Mid-torque. Covers 80-90% of my use around the house and on the Tacoma.

 

Only for fear that I'll be missing all that torque (I too run an M18 mid torque impact), I had dismissed the M12 variants.

What one do you have exactly?

I'd love an M12 impact for my trail rig/tool set instead.

Edit: disregard, I missed the 3/8" part.

 

I was thinking this exact thing.

 

I know you said disregard, lol, but the one posted is a 1/2 Stubby m12. So there is that option. but like I said, the 3/8 does like 85% of what i need on the tacoma, I'd imagine the 1/2 would be equally, if not more useful.

Edit: I just checked, and apparently the 3/8 and 1/2 m12 Fuel Impacts are both rated at 250 ft-lbs breakaway torque. so...

 

I'd love to carry my Fuel Ratchet (M12) as part of my trail rig tools, but only if I got a comparable M12 Impact.

Hmm...I'll have to see if I can use/borrow one before I buy. Nice to know they do have a 1/2". I never bothered to check.

 

I'll chime in for what its worth. I also have the 1/2" mid torque and selected the 3/8" stubby M12 for the slightly smaller socket size. Its worked out quite well for me.

 

yea, I take the m12 impact and hex driver along with an impact socket set, and portable tool box on road trips. In addition to the M12 compact inflator (and a Viair compressor as well). Haven't actually needed them yet, but i'm more comfortable knowing I have most of my bases covered if I need it.

 

How is the M12 inflator, I have been thinking about picking it up.

 

Real question:

Why have both the M12 1/2” impact wrench and the M18 1/2” high torque?

I have thought to myself multiple times that I want to buy the M18 high torque but my M12 1/4 impact with 1/2” or 3/8” adapter does almost all the work I need until I get to high torque applications.