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What’s your best buy DIY garage tools?
- Thread starter JC220
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Another entry for me – a proper carpet / upholstery cleaning machine. Been meaning to get one of these for years. The arrival of another cream interior w140 meant the time was now! First test on the neglected S500 Coupe trunk carpet. Very easy to clean up took only about 10 minutes total – the waste water was black afterwards
For those interested, Harbor Freight has the Braun slimbar LED lights on sale for $22.99
https://www.harborfreight.com/390-L...iMjIuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk IjoiMTIzNDQifQ==
https://www.harborfreight.com/390-L...iMjIuOTkiLCJwcm9kdWN0X2lk IjoiMTIzNDQifQ==
Also, for anyone looking for Milwaukee mid-torque impacts, Milwaukee has a 3/8" version now with the same specs 450/600. Both 3/8" and 1/2" (tool only) versions are $199 at Home Depot.
https://www.homedepot.com/s/milwaukee%20mid-torque?NCNI-5
https://www.homedepot.com/s/milwaukee%20mid-torque?NCNI-5
Super-important machine to have for that all-important "ace10" flipper-dealer 'showroom fresh, only-driven-by-old-lady' look.Awesome result!(Carpet)
I snagged one of these yesterday. Amazing light, darned near blinded myself the first time I turned it on. I went this route as opposed to the monster version that Gerry had been promoting, as I wanted something a little smaller.
It's so nice for a HF item that I'm reluctant to take it out to the garage...
Dan
I have some no-name brand ratcheting spanners and they're a lifesaver. I just replaced the motor mounts on a W163 (ML500) this past weekend, which have to be done from inside the front wheel wells, and without these it would have taken forever.
Dan
I recently purchased an air compressor for the garage and set of high-flow connectors. Any recommendation for some kit to inflate car tires and other stuff around the house (balls, balloons and other kids toys)? Some of the products sold online and at Harbor Freight have too many connectors, I just need the actual inflator things and its various attachments.
Thx!
Thx!
I just ordered this set of tools from Amazon. They are Amazon's Choice, and on sale for only $7.00 !!
They may not be @gsxr approved....
They may not be @gsxr approved....
Neiko 00239A Flexible Extension Bar Set (2 Piece), 1/4" x 3/8" - 6" x 8", Clear - Extension Cords - Amazon.com
Neiko 00239A Flexible Extension Bar Set (2 Piece), 1/4" x 3/8" - 6" x 8", Clear - Extension Cords - Amazon.com
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What's the speed (rotation RPM) on it like? Can you spin stuff off quickly?
I ask because I've been looking for a air or electric 3/8 ratchet for disassembly. Most of the air operated ones don't turn that fast.
Dan
They will spin faster than a hand ratchet but not any faster than the air wrench. I'd rather have one of these over the air wrench because the hose gets in the way. If you're looking for speed, get an impact driver and use this for hard to reach spaces.
Agree. I believe it spins at 200 or 250 RPM. Faster than a ratchet but not fast. A 1/4 or 3/8 impact is what you want for speed. The latest Milwaukee's are really compact.
WIHA (made in Germany) 13mm insulated ratcheting wrench for disconnecting the nuts on battery terminals. They also make an offset non-ratcheting version.
I learned the hard way why you
I learned the hard way why you may need one of these!WIHA (made in Germany) 13mm insulated ratcheting wrench for disconnecting the nuts on battery terminals. They also make an offset non-ratcheting version.
This is nice! But perhaps overkill. Connect negative last and disconnect it first. This way there is no problem if a wrench should make contact with the car body.
Most all newer benz models (2000 onwards) also come with 10mm bolts on the battery terminals in which case a ratchet works best
For what it's worth I used to work on emergency industrial electrical systems when they were energized, as they were typically very difficult to arrange any down time on them. I had a full set of insulated tools, but they were a lot more expensive than these and rated to 20kV, too....
Dan
I just bought a krikit and used it replacing all three v-belts on my ass-engined car. Cool! Now I get it!
Btw the mid torque milwaukee m18 impact with 2 AHr battery is on sale for 199 again at the big orange, I am trying to justify why I need one .......
I just realized though than the difference between the Neiko set and @jhodg5ck ’s 2x price set is that jono’s set has a halfway-socket-protrusion on one side of the head which the reviews all say is much more useful than a flush head...
It seems this tool is back at $200 plus tax, including the 2.0AH battery and charger..... trying to think of a reason to get it ...
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Mid Torque Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench W/Friction Ring Kit W/(1) 2.0Ah Battery-2861-21CT - The Home Depot
Delivering 450 ft. lbs. Fastening torque and 600 ft. lbs. Nut-Busting torque, the M18 FUEL Mid-Torque Impact Wrench is more powerful while also being up to 2 in. shorter and up to 1.5 lbs. lighter than
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You're approaching it all wrong.It seems this tool is back at $200 plus tax, including the 2.0AH battery and charger..... trying to think of a reason to get it ...
You don't think...you ACT. That's how these things work, when it comes to tool acquisitions.
I know your parts "hoard" is coming along, but how are you doing for W124 special tools, anyway? Like the bushing presses for the rear subframe, ball joint poppers, front crank seal presses, fan clutch center bolt socket, fan holder, and the like? Are you lagging, or keeping up with the big boys?
My favorite MB factory special tool that I have, of late, is the one that you screw copper exhaust manifold nuts onto, and then it gives you additional reach when you are threading the nuts when re-installing the exhaust manifolds.
Having used this for over a year now, I'd recommend it as a general-purpose cordless impact... GREAT for tire swaps and general mechanical work. With the small 2.0 battery it is light weight and has enough capacity to swap multiple wheel sets between charges. I end up charging it every few months. Great deal at $200, IMO.It seems this tool is back at $200 plus tax, including the 2.0AH battery and charger..... trying to think of a reason to get it ...
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Mid Torque Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench W/Friction Ring Kit W/(1) 2.0Ah Battery-2861-21CT - The Home Depot
Delivering 450 ft. lbs. Fastening torque and 600 ft. lbs. Nut-Busting torque, the M18 FUEL Mid-Torque Impact Wrench is more powerful while also being up to 2 in. shorter and up to 1.5 lbs. lighter thanwww.homedepot.com
However, it lacks the power to remove really tight stuff. IMO, the 600 lb-ft rating is... optimistic. I twice encountered fan clutch center bolts that it couldn't break free, and IIRC it also wouldn't budge the crank bolt either. That was with a full charge and at the max-torque setting. In those cases, my trusty old HF Earthquake air impact zipped the stubborn items out without breaking a sweat. So, you still need something bigger for difficult fasteners; either the Milly high-torque, or an air impact.
Thanks for the blunt opinion. I'm going to pass on this tool. I used to have big noisy 26 gallon compressor and a bunch of Ingersoll Rand air tools / impact wrench, but when I moved cross country to a place where land is literally like 10x more expensive, I had to downsize and give up all the air tools. I've only missed those air tools once or twice in the past 20 years.... I'll continue to wait until the hi-torque models go on sale.
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Of course right after I post, I noticed the 1000 lb-ft model is now on sale for $250, including 5Ah battery but no charger.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL 18-Volt Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with Free M18 5.0Ah Battery-2767-20-48-11-1850 - The Home Depot
Give users the control over fasteners with this Milwaukee M18 FUEL Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with Free M18 Battery.
www.homedepot.com
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The problem with the hi-torque model is that it's larger and heavier, and you only need the extra power in rare cases. For 98% of the work you're likely to be doing, the mid-torque is perfect, and the lower weight means less fatigue when handling. And the smaller profile fits in tighter spaces, i.e. for flex disc bolts.
Dammit, Jlaa!! I didn't need to see that!
After reading through countless posts / threads of folks moaning about stripped 3mm hex bolts when replacing ignition rotors, I bought this! I am looking forward now to my next seized/stripped fastener! Bring it!
Say, do you guys use bolt-extractors that go OVER the bolt as well? Wondering how useful something like this is.....
Amazon.com: IRWIN Screw Extractor/ Drill Bit Set, 35-Piece (11135ZR): Home Improvement
Amazon.com: IRWIN Screw Extractor/ Drill Bit Set, 35-Piece (11135ZR): Home Improvement
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Say, do you guys use bolt-extractors that go OVER the bolt as well? Wondering how useful something like this is.....
Amazon.com: ROCKETSOCKET | Made in USA | Extraction Socket Set | Remove Damaged, Frozen, Rusted, Rounded-Off Bolts, Nuts & Screws | 13 Pieces, Impact Grade | 100% American Steel: Home Improvement
Amazon.com: ROCKETSOCKET | Made in USA | Extraction Socket Set | Remove Damaged, Frozen, Rusted, Rounded-Off Bolts, Nuts & Screws | 13 Pieces, Impact Grade | 100% American Steel: Home Improvement
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I have both types. The first is to remove broken bolts, the second is to remove fasteners with the hex heads rounded off.
Solid purchase but not the tool set I ever want to open.
Great tools to have! I get alot of use from my set. Indeed I had a bit of a nightmare scenario a few weeks back. My S600 had a rotted and stuck spark plug insulator boot on cylinder 6. Very inaccessible spot cant even see it without putting my phone in and taking a pic.
Ended up using my grinder and sharpening one of my seal pics to make a small shank type tool
This was a horrific situation it took 4 hours to get it out one tiny fragment at a time
Be careful what you wish for .....
When you do the block drains (the M119 has two of them) please use extreme care with the block drain plugs. On my M104 in my G-wagen, I had an extreme challenge late last year to remove the aluminum block drain plug, and literally had to drill it out of the block. It took me around 11 or 12 hours to extract the plug because a previous "mechanic" had 95% rounded off the plug so that I couldn't get an adequate "bite" on it. See photo below of a new M104 plug next to the one I extracted
M104 block drain plug, after surgical extraction from the block.
HOW-TO: Replacing M119 Coolant Thermostat (500E, E500, 400E, E420) | "HOW-TO" Tutorial Articles
For some months now, I've noticed what I've come to believe is a "lazy" thermostat .. meaning that the car takes a while for the coolant temp needle to get to the 80C mark. In cold (40-60F ambient...remember, I live in Texas!) weather, it can take 6-7 miles, which is too long. Seeing as in 11+...
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The Milwaukee Fuel 1400 ft lb ugga dugga gun is already popping up in pre-pre-pre Black Friday deals. Looks like the going price is $269 for a kit with charger and one 5.0 ah battery. Look for model # 2767-21. Regular interwebs pricing has been in the $375 range.
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Links below. Very tempting...
Home Depot kit with charger & 5AH battery, $270 + tax:
Amazon bare tool, $200 + tax:
Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Friction Ring - - Amazon.com
Milwaukee 2767-20 M18 Fuel High Torque 1/2-Inch Impact Wrench with Friction Ring - - Amazon.com
www.amazon.com
Free shipping from both vendors.
I have several porter cable tools and one Dewalt drill. I was thinking of upgrading to my shop tools and moving the porter cable stuff to the home garage. While I wanted to go with Dewalt, I'm not impressed that their $100 drivers come with a 1.3ah battery. The Milwaukee is attractive but it seems like if you're starting off, Makita offers the best deal as their basic drill / driver combo comes with 2 3ah batteries for $180
Anyone have any experience with these? Uni Extender from Mueller Kueps. Sort of a legit way to do the two wrench trick we've all done. I think there are three sizes, and they appear to be wicked expensive, looks like the small ones are ~$50 each and the big one is like ~$125.
mueller-kueps.com
I don't think it's worth it to spend this kind of money on something I'll rarely use, but maybe there will be knockoffs developed.
Uni-Extender Type 1 - Mueller-Kueps LP
length: 450mm max. SW32 / 32mm Uni extender to lossen tight connection on hard to reach areas. Fits perfect To loosen tight connection of hex, TX and XZN Submit your reviewName: Email: Website: Review Title: Rating: 12345Review: Check this box to confirm you are human.Submit CancelCreate...
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I don't think it's worth it to spend this kind of money on something I'll rarely use, but maybe there will be knockoffs developed.
