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[thecrim22]

Adding to the lathe content. Been restoring this on and off since Feb. Considering its from the late 40s, it was in pretty good nick.

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They just dont make machines like that these days

 

[donnylad]

Is that what you do restore lathes? I have an issue with mine so might throw a question or two in here if that’s ok 😂

hopefully will start stripping mine later, but basically it’s a holbrook lathe and to operate you lift the handle for forward and push it down for reverse.
Now it has a mind of its own and won’t be in the middle so it’s constantly spinning.

not sure what’s on the back of the handle u til I strip it, could be a cam system or some sort of clutch maybe? I can still use it but it’s a bit w**k!

 

[aldo_87]

Is that what you do restore lathes? I have an issue with mine so might throw a question or two in here if that’s ok 😂

hopefully will start stripping mine later, but basically it’s a holbrook lathe and to operate you lift the handle for forward and push it down for reverse.
Now it has a mind of its own and won’t be in the middle so it’s constantly spinning.

not sure what’s on the back of the handle u til I strip it, could be a cam system or some sort of clutch maybe? I can still use it but it’s a bit w**k! View attachment 1612997

Nah, just tinkering in the garage.

@Beauvais Motorsport looks like he knows what he's doing!

 

[Chrisgti6]

I need some advice from all you perverts, I am looking to get myself an impact wrench (should have bought one years ago) and as much as I love the look of the Milwaukee stuff I already own multiple Makita 18v batteries/chargers so it seems the most sensible(cheapest) way to go.

I have looked at their cheapest offerings but they don’t have a massive Nm rating and a few youtube videos suggest they lack enough grunt and I want it to be powerful enough to do most things on a car. So I have narrowed it down to the two below, I think the “lesser” model DTW300 is going to be plenty enough for what I am looking to do and also it looks to be slightly more compact then the DTW700 which should mean it is more usable to tight spots. The DTW300 is always quite a bit cheaper. £144 vs £225

Any thoughts? Is it really necessary to go for something with 1000Nm of “nut busting torque” for general car maintenance or will 580Nm do me fine?


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I have the DTW300Z and used it to strip my R53 down. Not a single bolt it wouldn't undo, even the rear subframe bolts which had never been touched before came straight out without an issue. Have a look on Amazon, that's where I picked mine up from and it was cheaper than the price above.

 

[Beauvais Motorsport]

Is that what you do restore lathes? I have an issue with mine so might throw a question or two in here if that’s ok 😂

hopefully will start stripping mine later, but basically it’s a holbrook lathe and to operate you lift the handle for forward and push it down for reverse.
Now it has a mind of its own and won’t be in the middle so it’s constantly spinning.

not sure what’s on the back of the handle u til I strip it, could be a cam system or some sort of clutch maybe? I can still use it but it’s a bit w**k! View attachment 1612997

Does the clutch 'bar' go into the gear box?

 

[alistairolsen]

I have the DTW300Z and used it to strip my R53 down. Not a single bolt it wouldn't undo, even the rear subframe bolts which had never been touched before came straight out without an issue. Have a look on Amazon, that's where I picked mine up from and it was cheaper than the price above.

I have the same, I decided I didn't want the weight of the larger one all the time.

 

[Krarl]

I have the same, I decided I didn't want the weight of the larger one all the time because I have the wrists of a feeble young girl.

EFA

Just buy a big gun and a smaller one. Then a ratchet for the harder to reach spots 🤷‍♂️

 

[JamesBryan]

EFA

Just buy a big gun and a smaller one. Then a ratchet for the harder to reach spots 🤷‍♂️

aaaand theeeeen

 

[finch wxm]

Which milwaukee impact is decent for manly jobs on cars. I have a m12 which is rated 300nm but struggles to remove wheels 😂😂

 

[Krarl]

Which milwaukee impact is decent for manly jobs on cars. I have a m12 which is rated 300nm but struggles to remove wheels 😂😂

Most car stuff this would be sound

Milwaukee M18FMTIW2F12-502X 18V Fuel GEN2 Mid-Torque 1/2'' Impact Wrench with Fr

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Although you could get a stubby 3/8 and then a massive 1/2 for bigger jobs

 

[JamesBryan]

Aye the Gen 2 mid torque is the one i always recommend. I've got the Gen 1 and it hasn't struggled on anything yet.

 

[finch wxm]

Most car stuff this would be sound

Milwaukee M18FMTIW2F12-502X 18V Fuel GEN2 Mid-Torque 1/2'' Impact Wrench with Fr

www.powertoolmate.co.uk

Although you could get a stubby 3/8 and then a massive 1/2 for bigger jobs

That's the beast i need !!!

 

[thecrim22]

That's the beast i need !!!

No you NEEd the 3/4 gun with an 12ah battery but to be practical go for the big 1/2

 

[finch wxm]

This is what i currently have

 

[Krarl]

Aye that's spot on for like 90%. Get the big b*****d 1/2 and you'll be sound

 

[Krarl]

What a ripper

 

[JamesBryan]

Heeee's a lumberjack and he's ok 😂

 

[Matt e]

people have been having trouble with there 1/2 high torque impacts

 

[Matt Cup]

Looking at multi tools, is this one any good?

I only have m12 battery tools so am limited to these sorts. This one seems very cheap and I only need it for relatively light duties.

 

[Krarl]

Nah get the fuel one

 

[dann2707]

Looking at multi tools, is this one any good?

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I only have m12 battery tools so am limited to these sorts. This one seems very cheap and I only need it for relatively light duties.

I've heard alot about the non fuel ones wearing out very quickly.

I have the m12 fuel and it is genuinely a proper powerhouse. Looking at the size you wouldn't expect it but it makes light work of alot of stuff

 

[Gray]

I've also got the M12 Fuel Multi-tool... It's a beast, I used it for cutting through 4" conifer roots last weekend 😅

 

[JamesBryan]

I've heard alot about the non fuel ones wearing out very quickly.

I have the m12 fuel and it is genuinely a proper powerhouse. Looking at the size you wouldn't expect it but it makes light work of alot of stuff

The non fuel isn't brushless either I don't think.

 

[Djw John]

I've got the fuel one too after planning on buying the non fuel one above. Obviously can't compare as I've only used 1 but I'm very impressed by it

 

[dann2707]

The non fuel isn't brushless either I don't think.

I didn't think any of the non-fuel and non branded brushless stuff was tbh mate

 

[Dom_capper]

Pardon our interruption...

Are these the latest gen drill and impact? I have £350 in nectar points to spend on eBay. I don’t mind adding cash for a better/bigger set. Also in no real rush to pull the trigger if there’s something on the horizon.

 

[JamesBryan]

Pardon our interruption...

Are these the latest gen drill and impact? I have £350 in nectar points to spend on eBay. I don’t mind adding cash for a better/bigger set. Also in no real rush to pull the trigger if there’s something on the horizon.

Yeah looks like it FPD2 and FID2

Gen 2 models.

 

[Dom_capper]

Thanks. Found a one key set for £50 more. Is there any reason I shouldn't do that?

Is it a gimmick that's gets in the way or worth having for the sake of it?

@dann2707 you've got some one key?

 

[dann2707]

Thanks. Found a one key set for £50 more. Is there any reason I shouldn't do that?

Is it a gimmick that's gets in the way or worth having for the sake of it?

@dann2707 you've got some one key?

Sorry mate I never got this notification!

I do have a few and tbh I've used it once. It's definitely a gimmick that imo, should be avoided

 

[JamesBryan]

No point in One Key

 

[Dom_capper]

Thanks lads!

 

[Grd85]

Bought the milwaukee table saw and a couple 12ah batteries today after my 5yr old de745 110v packed in. Was gonna buy matching stand but the milwaukee effort looks absolute dogshit that wouldn’t last long, so bought a new de7400 to bolt it up to. Might look funny with yellow and red but its a far better stand that i know is durable.

 

[Cads]

Absolute virgin in this thread, but there’s a heap of knowledge in here and I need help.
My Stanley Fatmax battery charger has died and I’m struggling to locate the exact charger.
So I was hoping a later charger would be compatible with my batteries.
I called Stanley’s helpline and all the lass did was provide me with the part number, which I’d tried to give her, but she demanded the tools model number! And a phone number for a shop in Liverpool, which I will ring tomorrow.
Drill.

Charger - Fubar

 

[botfch]

This should solve your problem.

 

[Cads]

To be fair that took longer than I was expecting!! 🤣

 

[jenic]

Anyone know of any decent discounts, I never seem to get them in my spam.

Im after the m12 tyre inflator and an m12 4ah battery as a gift for my dads birthday which is coming up.

Only deal I’ve found is this very dodgy looking website 😂 https://doctren.com/products/-produ...MIzZ_xuofZ-gIVJIBQBh3xnAiHEAQYAyABEgKXlPD_BwE

 

[thecrim22]

Anyone know of any decent discounts, I never seem to get them in my spam.

Im after the m12 tyre inflator and an m12 4ah battery as a gift for my dads birthday which is coming up.

Only deal I’ve found is this very dodgy looking website 😂 https://doctren.com/products/-produ...MIzZ_xuofZ-gIVJIBQBh3xnAiHEAQYAyABEgKXlPD_BwE

Seems very cheap

 

[jenic]

Seems very cheap

Pretty sure it’s a scam!

just a 10% power tool mate voucher would be nice around now

 

[dann2707]

Anyone know of any decent discounts, I never seem to get them in my spam.

Im after the m12 tyre inflator and an m12 4ah battery as a gift for my dads birthday which is coming up.

Only deal I’ve found is this very dodgy looking website 😂 https://doctren.com/products/-produ...MIzZ_xuofZ-gIVJIBQBh3xnAiHEAQYAyABEgKXlPD_BwE

Definitely a scam site mate

 

[Krarl]