Got my first impact wrench Makita subcompact
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I seconds that, the only problem I have with them now is they are doing any more development for LXT batteries. I have a lot of the batteries going back to 2008 and all still hold a good charge but they are always in rotation. This is the big deal with Makita and many Bosch tools as well as some other top tier brands. You can replace the switch itself without buy the motor field, controller and switch as a unit that cost as much as the tool did new. Try that with team mustard and ketchup, I have spare switches in the drawer for all my Makita and Bosch tools, it and brushes (if used) are the greatest single source of power tool failures. One example...
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A few years back @Trav advised me on a Makita; dang thing does the dishes. My compressors have been related to the shed. The mid-size, or whatever you call it, is just right for the car work I do.
In the early 90’s bought a Makita 9.6V cordless drill to use for boat work. Used it for a decade.
I have a Makita cordless and the small impact. Love the light feature when you press the trigger as it can help you in the places under a car where lighting isn't the best. Only thing my batteries don't like is the cold as I have them out in my garage. Simply disconnect and reconned gets them charging again, but overall, very happy with the brand and their performance.
Oh, and every reloading bench should have at least 1 Rock Chucker.
Oh, and every reloading bench should have at least 1 Rock Chucker.
Next thing ya know you will upgrade that single stage press to a Dillon 750.
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I still have no real world use for the massive Makita 1/2" high torque impact wrench I got early this year, but it sits in my toolbox waiting for that one perfectly rusty, stuck fastener. Then she will show her quality! Someday. Maybe.
I think he's into precision long range, so progressive press is a no go when one loads literally to a speck of powder precision.
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They need to be kept on a charger when not in use. I found that out from a Streamlight person on the phone. "Batteries love energy" he said.
I never bought into large high torque cordless impacts, they are much of the time useless for automotive work. Vehicles are much smaller today and the engine room much more cramped so the tools needed need to be more compact.
I use a small compact and mid size impact and on the odd occasion I need something larger I use air, much lighter and easier to handle and twin hammer mechanism hits harder at lower speeds.
Not to sound contrary but there are several "tiers" of battery in the portable tool market these days. The M18 Milwaukee batteries don't get left on chargers, they have internal circuit boards which shut the battery down after a certain time of non use, and a LiFoPo battery can literally sit for 10 years without discharging itself.
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I may not keep that high torque impact long term. If I do get rid of it, I'll likely replace it with a stubby mid/high torque. I like the look of the Milwaukee stubbies.
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Unfortunately we do. This 60” rotary mower needs some work next season. Gearbox is going to have to come off.
The SeeSii we got is still more mid-range, weighs 5lbs 12oz with battery.
