Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
EGO definitely has their stuff figured out for the yard tools!
New Cordless Tools
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jems07
Member
- Location
- Salt Lake City
I've been through this recently.
For the yard tools, I went with Ego for the mower and blower. No complaints. It doesn't provide the same suction for sucking leaves and mulching as well as a gas mower--but is likely the best 'green' mower out there.
For tools, I just picked up the Milwaukee M18 Fuel, the M12 Ratchet, and the M12 Fuel. Very happy with all three. The M18 1/2" drive loosened my control arms like it was nothing. The Ratchet is great to get into tight places. I recently used it to get my lower shock bolts where the even smaller M12 couldn't fit.
The M12 Fuel is used for almost everything else...compact size and powerful. I tossed my Ryobi in the trailer and only use it now to lower and raise landing gear.
For the yard tools, I went with Ego for the mower and blower. No complaints. It doesn't provide the same suction for sucking leaves and mulching as well as a gas mower--but is likely the best 'green' mower out there.
For tools, I just picked up the Milwaukee M18 Fuel, the M12 Ratchet, and the M12 Fuel. Very happy with all three. The M18 1/2" drive loosened my control arms like it was nothing. The Ratchet is great to get into tight places. I recently used it to get my lower shock bolts where the even smaller M12 couldn't fit.
The M12 Fuel is used for almost everything else...compact size and powerful. I tossed my Ryobi in the trailer and only use it now to lower and raise landing gear.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
Wanted to see if anyone would be interested in this kit. Ordered a few power tools for the side gig, ended up finding a deal that will fulfill my needs better. They are sold out of this now, just wanted to see before I returned I purchased for $99
Milwaukee M12 12V Lithium-Ion Cordless 3/8 in. Ratchet and Screwdriver Combo Kit (2-Tool) with Battery, Charger, Tool Bag 2401-21R - The Home Depot
The MILWAUKEE M12 Hex Cordless Screwdriver and M12 Ratchet Set includes an M12 battery and charger. The M12 1/4 in. Hex Screwdriver delivers unmatched precision, power and portability with a slimmer, more ergonomic grip. The cordless hex screwdriver has a variable speed trigger and 0-500 RPM...www.homedepot.com
I’m in on that
- Location
- Stinkwater
Second, I could find a home for that for sure.
glockman
I hate Jeep trucks
- Location
- Pleasant Grove
I have that cordless ratchet. It's a sweet tool. I rarely use a short handled 3/8 anymore, just a long flex to break things, then the cordless to zip them out.
- Location
- Bountiful, land of rocks
No sweat if you disposed of it already. I'm hoping Santa is bringing me a ratchet like that though
kmboren
Recovering XJ owner anonymous
- Location
- Southern Utah
My ace is having a buy battery/ charger get a free tool. I chose the 4.5 hand held grinder. Slowly upgrading my tools to Milwaukee.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Well, I'm not very impressed with the Milwaukee cordless 4.5" angle grinder.... it let the magic smoke out yesterday, while doing some pretty routine grinding work. That tool is part of the power tools I use on my work truck, often in remote places. I really need tools I can rely on.
It is less than 6 months old and had been lightly used. I had to run to Lowes and buy a 110v Dewalt to finish the job the Milwaukee couldn't.
It is less than 6 months old and had been lightly used. I had to run to Lowes and buy a 110v Dewalt to finish the job the Milwaukee couldn't.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
That sucks Greg.
I'll vouch for the Kobalt 24V max brushless battery powered angle grinder. It very nearly has the power of the 6amp 110v machine I use with a 3.5" wire cup for cleaning rusty metal day in and day out. The key I've found to grinder life is periodically opening the tool: then cleaning it with electrical contact cleaner, a brush and air nozzle.
The one tool I smoked- I literally walked into Lowes and they handed me a brand new tool and was home in 15 minutes.
I'll vouch for the Kobalt 24V max brushless battery powered angle grinder. It very nearly has the power of the 6amp 110v machine I use with a 3.5" wire cup for cleaning rusty metal day in and day out. The key I've found to grinder life is periodically opening the tool: then cleaning it with electrical contact cleaner, a brush and air nozzle.
The one tool I smoked- I literally walked into Lowes and they handed me a brand new tool and was home in 15 minutes.
Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
If it’s only 6 months old I’m sure you can get it exchanged. I’ve never smoked a modern miluakee or dewalt tool unless you keep pushing it hard after it’s getting super hot.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I'll try get it warranted, we'll see if it happens.
- Location
- Stinkwater
Sucks for you, but this does make me feel a little better about all the yellow and black in my garage...
kmboren
Recovering XJ owner anonymous
- Location
- Southern Utah
Which one? I had one and it let out the smoke also. Ace replaced it for me and I somehow got upgraded to the fuel one. Old one was not a fuel.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I'll have to check when I'm back in my truck, pretty sure it's a Fuel.
- Location
- The Land Northward (Bountiful), Utah
I dunno who else uses Kobalt stuff, but here's the clearance deal on a die grinder I picked up today!
- Location
- Grantsville, Utah
I don't have the saw, but I use those same two drivers a TON. LOVE EM!
- Location
- Sandy, Ut
Unfortunate to hear about @Greg 's Milwaukee grinder experience, that was on my radar. I've been packing a welder around for a decade (and used it on many occasions) but always packed a 110V Dewalt and inverter. I'm really aiming to simplify that. I've personally had great luck with Dewalt cordless and corded goods but my stuff is several iterations behind and if I'm jumping into new stuff, anything is on the table.
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