I had to use up Some reward points at work and they stopped letting us order cash cards. The next best thing to cash is tools. So……
A little Milwaukee fun
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That is a nice reward. I guess the green tools in the background are going to get some rest?
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The Ryobi stuff has served me well with the exception of the angle grinder. It kind of sucks. The Milwaukee tools kind of fill some gaps.with a few over laps. M12 sawsall . Mini sander, stubby 3/8 rachet , hex driver and impact because they were so much smaller than my Ryobi tools. Then a full set of sae and metric 1/2” impact sockets and vice grip set because why not.
Also picked up some more 6 ton jack stands so I can put the TJ up without a ton of wood blocks.
I am too entrenched ryobi stuff, would love the red stuff just can't justify over a grand in new tools. I do agree on the ryobi angle grinder, fried the 18V and then just bought a corded one.
I want one of those battery powered ratchets, would be helpful in tight places.
OP
I have the extended 3/8 in the Ryobi so go I got the stubby Milwaukee. The only problem with the Ryobi is the size and shape of the battery makes it cumbersome.
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I have a half dozen corded angle grinders of assorted brands. Each has a different role, grinder, flap disc , cut off wheel , wire brush, scrub disc on and on. Average price about $40 each. It would cost in excess of $1k to do that with Milwaukee Cordless. So for now I will struggle with the cords.
I have the 1/4” in long and short and a 3/8” short. They were getting used 8 hours a day, wore out a short one in 2 years…
That's not a good move. Once you use them a few times, you start looking for ways to replace every locking plier and clamp you have with the Milwaukee version.
Took us about 5 years to wear out one of my 3/8". Sent it in last week for repair but I had one from Amazon almost before it left. Non warranty repair costs 138.
The single best word you can use to describe them is "solid".
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That is true. Spent quite a bit of time going through the tool box drawers this weekend. Pulling lesser tools out to make room for new stuff .
"You've been replaced" and "you've been replaced".
They revised the quote to 158. They get to recycle it now.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09FLW6KXF?tag=wranglerorg-20
Saw this just this morning:
https://www.acmetools.com/milwaukee...-tool-reconditioned-2567-80/045242755387.html
Actually in stock (they rarely show refurbs in stock). Maybe they've already fixed yours, sent it to Acme, and it's now for sale?
