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Got a lathe and a mill but nothing I make looks anything like that.Could make one just like it if you got a lathe ,,, and mill ,,,, and....
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I suspect a lot of us will acquire that soon. We've dodged it for two years now, but I'm not optimistic now as the new one is so contagious that unless we take provisions and live somewhere as hermits for the next month or two I can't see how we'll avoid it.Well today I acquired Covid!!
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"cough cough" Flu i believeI suspect a lot of us will acquire that soon. We've dodged it for two years now, but I'm not optimistic now as the new one is so contagious that unless we take provisions and live somewhere as hermits for the next month or two I can't see how we'll avoid it.
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Well that happens every year, the omicron is a once in a lifetime bonus!"cough cough" Flu i believe
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Some cutting gear.
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Just need gas now
Onoff
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Now you tell me! I think it might be stuck!
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Same here , Whole house has avoided it but now a lot of news mentions of be ready to get it if and accept it will infect everyoneI suspect a lot of us will acquire that soon. We've dodged it for two years now, but I'm not optimistic now as the new one is so contagious that unless we take provisions and live somewhere as hermits for the next month or two I can't see how we'll avoid it.
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Congrats!
But, please: Could you please tell me if this Milwaukee stuff is really really good - I see it all over the US Youtubers - or is it the purposefully created impression, through a clever advertising strategy and the lack of other good alternatives over there in the colonies?
After all, it comes from the same manufacturer as the Ryobi stuff that's not even half as expensive .... what am I to believe???
Thank you very much!
Carsten
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What’s that light like Kim?
I was looking at them online but not seen one up close. I’ve the small magnetic folding ones and they’re really good but only a couple hours each.
Bravheart
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Yes mate it's all top drawer gear. A lot of tradesmen use dewalt/makita stuff but engineers and farms who do the real rough tough jobs tend to have milwaukee in the toolbox.Congrats!
But, please: Could you please tell me if this Milwaukee stuff is really really good - I see it all over the US Youtubers - or is it the purposefully created impression, through a clever advertising strategy and the lack of other good alternatives over there in the colonies?
After all, it comes from the same manufacturer as the Ryobi stuff that's not even half as expensive .... what am I to believe???
Thank you very much!
Carsten
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Had a ryobi driver partly because the it had the highest torque in its class at the time. Was a beast hammering in long screws but milwaukee fuel is in different class now.
They are probably also pretty good at marketing though.
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Seems really good. The guys at work have loads of stuff. One of their 3/4 guns unscrews my trucks wheel nuts like it’s nothing.Congrats!
But, please: Could you please tell me if this Milwaukee stuff is really really good - I see it all over the US Youtubers - or is it the purposefully created impression, through a clever advertising strategy and the lack of other good alternatives over there in the colonies?
After all, it comes from the same manufacturer as the Ryobi stuff that's not even half as expensive .... what am I to believe???
Thank you very much!
Carsten
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I already have 18volt makita stuff which does everything I need really but I wanted some smaller bits, I do have the makita 12volt drill and impact driver but they’re so rubbish, I’ll be buying the Milwaukee angle drill at some point, they’re really good.
Seems good, as soon as I opened it I had a clumsy moment, dropped it, tried to catch it and then accidentally threw it across the yard. No damage at all. I got this torch the other day too.
Also not sure how long it lasts because I only got it yesterday but my plan with it was that I can re charge a spare battery all the time whilst using it so no need to worry about it going flat with three batteries.
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Kayos
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Congrats!
But, please: Could you please tell me if this Milwaukee stuff is really really good - I see it all over the US Youtubers - or is it the purposefully created impression, through a clever advertising strategy and the lack of other good alternatives over there in the colonies?
After all, it comes from the same manufacturer as the Ryobi stuff that's not even half as expensive .... what am I to believe???
Thank you very much!
Carsten
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Having upgraded all my kit, for pro use, not diy. I looked at all the major brands. I found the Milwaukee stuff to be heavy and over rated for the money. The big sds would have been uncomfortable up a ladder for example.
I stuck with Makita.
Having said that, when you are spending £2k plus for tools to use every day, personal choice is the biggest factor
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I think it depends what you want them for. If you’re a mechanic then Milwaukee are probably best. I like the makita for DIY sort of stuff but it’s obviously for trade guys too.
Kayos
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I could argue all day but honestly, Milwaukee wasn't for me.
Budget was not an issue, in fact a lot of the Milwaukee stuff is relatively cheap
I also demand a lot from my tools, mechanics might think they are using them in a tough environment, well I'd like to see them crawl through a loft or under a floor with them, suddenly 1/2kg of extra weight for no real increase in output suddenly matters
But like I say, personal choice is key at the top, I had no allegiance as I planned to replace everything so I visited shops and handled the tools, kept away from YouTube reviews or pointless tests, joining tools together until one breaks is a waste of a tool
Onoff
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The same Chinese outfit is behind Milwaukee, AEG and Ryobi.
www.ttigroup.com
Got mates who used to be die hard AEG fans. I remember them buying up AEG "blue" drills, heavy duty, metal geared, metal chucked wrist breakers on end of line deals. The "orange" AEG ones that followed following the takeover/rebranding were cr@p. That's not just an opinion. I bought an AEG brushed 18V drill and the sparks coming out the back were like Fireworks Night. Took it back, got a refund and went Makita. Never looked back.
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Got mates who used to be die hard AEG fans. I remember them buying up AEG "blue" drills, heavy duty, metal geared, metal chucked wrist breakers on end of line deals. The "orange" AEG ones that followed following the takeover/rebranding were cr@p. That's not just an opinion. I bought an AEG brushed 18V drill and the sparks coming out the back were like Fireworks Night. Took it back, got a refund and went Makita. Never looked back.
