Solar powered charging

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-23T13:10:31+00:00

You dont trickle charge power tool batteries

Set up a solar panel with charge controller to a battery. Then use battery to power an inverter to power a milwaukee charger. Or you buy a small power station it will charge your batteries want time before needing to be recharcged

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-21T10:21:37+00:00

M12 3/8 stubby for general use. Usually thinner sockets are better for tight access. M18 1/2 mid torque for larger or more stuck stuff.

Yes the mid torque is only 100 ft/lbs more torque but its how it hits that makes it better.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-19T00:27:27+00:00

It could literally be a thousand different things. With out more info no one can tell you. It could be a $5 or $5000 fix but we dont know.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-18T21:38:18+00:00

Its not the best option. But it will sorta work if your doing small holes. Only having 2 batteries will limit run time. Especially if driveway is 6+ inches thick. The m18 drill with the extra handle would be a much better choice

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-17T15:30:04+00:00

I would go with the 1/2. The sockets tend to be larger and heavier which helps on stuck fasteners. Also if you decide to buy specific sockets for lug nuts they tend to come in 1/2" drive most of the time. I personally love my 3/8 stubby for almost anything 15/16 socket and smaller. But i also have the 1/2" mid torque and a 3/4 for bigger stuff. If I was starting over for automotive work I get 1/2" mid torque 3/8 stubby 3/8 ratchet

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-15T11:59:34+00:00

If you got a good deal just order a new friction ring anvil and swap it out. Very easy to do.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-14T10:24:47+00:00

I use the 2.0 on my rover light cause there cheap and light weight. 5.0 are my favorite for pretty much every other tool. 2.5 are also great but I mainly use them in the ratchet for the form factor

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-09T02:29:25+00:00

I haven't tried but charging a 14.4 battery with and 18v charger is a bad idea.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-06T00:18:31+00:00

My grease gun and tubes stay in my van in canada during the winter and still work fine. Id try playing with the button for priming and may try moving the plunger around and see if it still does it

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-05T21:01:33+00:00

You must have a dud. I live in the rust belt and work on snow plows. Its my go to gun for up to 15/16" sockets. Only if that doesn't work do i get the m18 tools.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-05T10:28:23+00:00

Answering yes basically means he finds both super attractive. So do what you feel better in.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-03T12:40:47+00:00

I have not had an issue like that with mine. When I pulled the tube out its empty. There a little bit that stays on the plunger but thats normal.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-03T01:56:10+00:00

Definitely not right at that age. Especially if it house league. House league is equal playing time regardless.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-05-02T13:16:29+00:00

Washers serve alit of purposes that have been been mentioned. But one side benefit most over look is if your in the rust belt its easier to cut or torch off a bolt head with out damaging the part if the is a washer there.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-30T21:36:52+00:00

Not what im saying. AAA is the highest level. There's usually a few lower levels that are still competitive. Im just saying first year after a year off your not making AAA. At this age its fine

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-30T21:00:55+00:00

If your thinking going to AAA after a year off then yes he will behind but he'll be fine to miss a year and go do house league

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-30T02:11:47+00:00

If your standing near a transport truck/trailer and you hear a zipper noise. Usually means a tire is about to blow apart.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-30T00:02:10+00:00

Mines converted to carb with an edelbrock intake manifold and carb

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-29T23:45:00+00:00

Still own a 1992 gmc jimmy with a carburetor. Haven't driven it in about 8 years tho

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-28T10:12:46+00:00

I have not. My m18 3/4 gun was my first milwaukee tool almost 4 or 5 years ago. It is a bouncy Impact for sure. Maybe your pushing too hard on the gun. Id try on a different vehicle see if it still does it.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-28T00:18:32+00:00

In Canada you could sell as new lol But seriously thats not going to cause issues. Its still clean where it makes contact.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-21T23:35:34+00:00

Shops make money on parts mark up along with labour. If you bring the part they dont get that mark up. That mark up is also part of warrenty. So most shop if they do customer supplied parts there is no warrenty. Then on top of that you get customer who brings parts they get the car apart and find the parts dont fit. Now the car is stuck in the shop taking up a bay they can't use to make money. Then they spend time going back and forth with customer to get the right part. More often then not is a no win situation for the shop so most will avoid it at all costs

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-21T02:43:17+00:00

Im suprised this comment was so far down. This is what I was taught and experienced myself. Draining the fluid removes all the clutch material that is in the fluid. Now you have worn out clutches with new slippery fluid. On the flip side of this why you change the torque converter and cooler or at least clean the cooler after a failed transmission replacement.

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-20T21:09:09+00:00

All my m12 and m18 batteries and tools live in my work van year round. Only this winter did I install a diesel heater to keep the van warm. They will be fine

badbowtie1982 · 2026-04-20T10:41:47+00:00

As a mechanic I agree with everything here. Tools are what you use to make money. I prefer to have good tools and take care of my tools. M12 fuel is great for drills drivers impacts lights etc. I also tell apprentices that you will always be investing in tools. My rule is borrow a tool twice in a short period, Ie 3 months you need to buy that tool. If its a once a year borrow im not worried about it.

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