I don't even worry about a torque wrench as much any more, the stubby is so good it torques my lug nuts to spec within 5lbs or so every time usually over spec slightly
Wanted to comment so you get more interactions to drive your channel. I love your content. I’m a diy guy myself with lots of tool truck tools. You give me too many ideas to spend money hahaha. Thanks boss.
Milwaukee seems to have taken a page from Apple. I am actually worried about buying a new Milwaukee tool because the next generation of it will be even better for the same or less money. That used to not be a worry.
@@lastbesttool yes my brother, those days have gone. In this era, all the way from cars to Bluetooth trackers, the name of the game is upgrade, annual lifecycle and evolution of the model line. Aka $$$$$
@@lastbesttool this is a valid worry, I wish I would have waited until Milwaukee came out with the next generation stick vacuum, the current one clogs up way to easy. I have a dyson v8 that works awesome but am afraid to use it in my basement.
It is a nice little tool, isn't it? I got mine a few months back and have mainly used it for lug nuts so far since it's been too cold here to do major auto work till now, but I'm about to undertake a number of pretty major jobs soon like overhauling a rear end and repairing a transmission, so it'll come in handy. Also, as others have noted you really should be using only impact-rated sockets and adapters, which are certainly available, the former in both shallow and deep versions, all 3/8". The reason is that one, it's safer, and two, more impact power is transmitted to the fastener due to the type of metal used in them and because they're thicker and thus more massive. Ideally you'd use a 3/8" deep impact socket for lug nuts to avoid using an adapter and because a deep socket will transmit the impact better than a shallow on. I use a Sunex that I got for just over $4 on Amazon, where it drops down to this price occasionally. That said, as compact as it it, it won't fit everywhere, even with extensions (also impact!) and for that you have to use breaker bars and/or ratchets, manual or powered.
I love my stubby and it got even better when I bought a sunex 3/8 21mm impact socket so I could get rid of the adapter, switching to a proto 21mm impact socket tomorrow
Amazing tools! I have both. I use the 1/2 big Milwaukee to take wheels of NYC MTA buses! M12 is more then enough for regular consumer cars. P.s no need to break lug nuts loose with a breaker bar then use the tool, it defeats the purpose of owning a "impact" wench
Thanks for the vid! Can you advise why you went with the 3/8" vs. the 1/2" since you are using it for lugs? I'm trying to decide which anvil version to get.
The 3/8 is so much smaller and lighter. Once the lug nut is broken loose, speeding it off is easily within the wheelhouse of the 3/8. Probably even the 1/4 for that matter. And since I torque the nuts back on, the 1/2 might overdrive them on if I use it to speed up the process. Finally, the 3/8, if you carry it while traveling/overlandinhg, then it has many other uses while remaining small and lightweight. And I do have the 1/2 inch as well.
@@lastbesttool Thanks for the reply. I was actually referring to anvil size of the stubby (3/8" vs 1/2"). Comes in both sizes with the only difference being the anvil. If a 1/2" anvil was available would you be happier with that or do you prefer the flexibility of using 3/8" drive sockets and just use an adapter for the lugs?
right ! if you brake lugnuts loose with breaker bar and finish with torque wrench what is the point if getting a 3/8 sutbby, any 40 dollar impact or not cheap ass Walmart shit will do the jab too.
Don’t use adapters you’ll notice a difference when removing anything just put a shallow or deep impact socket if you have the room when removing tires or anything I work as a diesel mechanic since 94 in a dealership adapters are good when you need it but not all the time your loosing torque the more you add on meaning extensions…or adapters that 3/8 stubby m12 with 6.0 will take off tires but since u use a breaker bar then I understand why u use it plus as you said your a do it yourself guy which is 👍
Used the 3/8 stubby to break the lungs lose on my Toyota Tundra for a break job with no problem. When I am on the go doing remodeling and repair work the m12 line up is a great choice with the fuel circular saw, impact and haksaw
Does your 1/2 impact rattle when you shake it? I was using mine yesterday and it seemed to rattle more than I remembered. Then when using a torque stick it about shook my arm off when compared to an air impact. Not so if something is wrong as I only use it once a month or so.
Love my 3/8" Stubby and 1/2" Drive High Torque Very convenient when Air lines are not accessible and my high torque is the Magic Maker especially when something is ceased that my Pneumatic Ingersoll Rand 1/2" can not remove ...When using your 3/8" stubby you shouldn't use that chrome reducer with a impact socket even though your compensating and converting from a 3/8" drive anvil to a 1/2" socket your better off using 3/8" drive deep impact sockets the reducer creates torque loss
I use the reducer becuase I don't have a 21mm 3/8 deep socket. Does someone even make such a thing. But I should have a impact rated reducer. Again, is one made? Also I've read tests that there is only a torque loss if an angle is introduced in the line. Otherwise torque is the same. Impacting is another story however.
In my truck I carry an m12 impact driver with quarter hex rather than an m12 impact wrench. More versatile. I can use it as you do to quickly remove lug nuts (after breaker bar) but also to drive screws and drill holes around the farm and when I’m out and about.
![3/8" or 1/2"? - Milwaukee M18 FUEL Compact Impact Wrenches [2854 & 2855]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/7GOtXjFx-8A/mqdefault.jpg)
This is my favorite tool in my entire toolbox. It's insane what these can do -- it comes with me anytime I go on a road trip.
This is my favorite impact wrench as well!! So light it won’t hurt my wrists and powerful enough for almost everything!
I don't even worry about a torque wrench as much any more, the stubby is so good it torques my lug nuts to spec within 5lbs or so every time usually over spec slightly
Wanted to comment so you get more interactions to drive your channel. I love your content. I’m a diy guy myself with lots of tool truck tools. You give me too many ideas to spend money hahaha. Thanks boss.
Thanks!
That 'little one' packs a punch, it's been my go-to for a while. I hear the new compacts are even better. Good stuff
Milwaukee seems to have taken a page from Apple. I am actually worried about buying a new Milwaukee tool because the next generation of it will be even better for the same or less money. That used to not be a worry.
@@lastbesttool yes my brother, those days have gone. In this era, all the way from cars to Bluetooth trackers, the name of the game is upgrade, annual lifecycle and evolution of the model line. Aka $$$$$
@@lastbesttool this is a valid worry, I wish I would have waited until Milwaukee came out with the next generation stick vacuum, the current one clogs up way to easy. I have a dyson v8 that works awesome but am afraid to use it in my basement.
You can’t go wrong with Milwaukee. I have 32 Milwaukee power tools altogether love them.
It is a nice little tool, isn't it? I got mine a few months back and have mainly used it for lug nuts so far since it's been too cold here to do major auto work till now, but I'm about to undertake a number of pretty major jobs soon like overhauling a rear end and repairing a transmission, so it'll come in handy.
Also, as others have noted you really should be using only impact-rated sockets and adapters, which are certainly available, the former in both shallow and deep versions, all 3/8". The reason is that one, it's safer, and two, more impact power is transmitted to the fastener due to the type of metal used in them and because they're thicker and thus more massive. Ideally you'd use a 3/8" deep impact socket for lug nuts to avoid using an adapter and because a deep socket will transmit the impact better than a shallow on. I use a Sunex that I got for just over $4 on Amazon, where it drops down to this price occasionally.
That said, as compact as it it, it won't fit everywhere, even with extensions (also impact!) and for that you have to use breaker bars and/or ratchets, manual or powered.
I love my stubby and it got even better when I bought a sunex 3/8 21mm impact socket so I could get rid of the adapter, switching to a proto 21mm impact socket tomorrow
Amazing tools! I have both. I use the 1/2 big Milwaukee to take wheels of NYC MTA buses! M12 is more then enough for regular consumer cars. P.s no need to break lug nuts loose with a breaker bar then use the tool, it defeats the purpose of owning a "impact" wench
My thought as well. Might as well just use a normal drill at that point.
The stubby is by far my favorite impact
Thanks for the vid! Can you advise why you went with the 3/8" vs. the 1/2" since you are using it for lugs? I'm trying to decide which anvil version to get.
The 3/8 is so much smaller and lighter. Once the lug nut is broken loose, speeding it off is easily within the wheelhouse of the 3/8. Probably even the 1/4 for that matter. And since I torque the nuts back on, the 1/2 might overdrive them on if I use it to speed up the process. Finally, the 3/8, if you carry it while traveling/overlandinhg, then it has many other uses while remaining small and lightweight. And I do have the 1/2 inch as well.
@@lastbesttool Thanks for the reply. I was actually referring to anvil size of the stubby (3/8" vs 1/2"). Comes in both sizes with the only difference being the anvil. If a 1/2" anvil was available would you be happier with that or do you prefer the flexibility of using 3/8" drive sockets and just use an adapter for the lugs?
You break the nuts loose with a breaker and then torque with a torque wrench, wouldn’t a nut driver or m12 ratchet work just as well?
right ! if you brake lugnuts loose with breaker bar and finish with torque wrench what is the point if getting a 3/8 sutbby, any 40 dollar impact or not cheap ass Walmart shit will do the jab too.
@@xiaodou1748agreed lol
Thanks Doc😎🤩😎🤩😎
Don’t use adapters you’ll notice a difference when removing anything just put a shallow or deep impact socket if you have the room when removing tires or anything I work as a diesel mechanic since 94 in a dealership adapters are good when you need it but not all the time your loosing torque the more you add on meaning extensions…or adapters that 3/8 stubby m12 with 6.0 will take off tires but since u use a breaker bar then I understand why u use it plus as you said your a do it yourself guy which is 👍
I would never use any 3/8 anything for any fukin lug nuts.
Used the 3/8 stubby to break the lungs lose on my Toyota Tundra for a break job with no problem. When I am on the go doing remodeling and repair work the m12 line up is a great choice with the fuel circular saw, impact and haksaw
m12 circ saw is garbage to me, everything else is great
Does your 1/2 impact rattle when you shake it? I was using mine yesterday and it seemed to rattle more than I remembered. Then when using a torque stick it about shook my arm off when compared to an air impact. Not so if something is wrong as I only use it once a month or so.
My 1/2 only makes a thunk sound when shaking it for and aft in the direction of use. And the sound is near the rear of the head. Nothing unusual.
Torque sticks really shouldn’t be used with a cordless impact
Love my 3/8" Stubby and 1/2" Drive High Torque Very convenient when Air lines are not accessible and my high torque is the Magic Maker especially when something is ceased that my Pneumatic Ingersoll Rand 1/2" can not remove ...When using your 3/8" stubby you shouldn't use that chrome reducer with a impact socket even though your compensating and converting from a 3/8" drive anvil to a 1/2" socket your better off using 3/8" drive deep impact sockets the reducer creates torque loss
I use the reducer becuase I don't have a 21mm 3/8 deep socket. Does someone even make such a thing. But I should have a impact rated reducer. Again, is one made? Also I've read tests that there is only a torque loss if an angle is introduced in the line. Otherwise torque is the same. Impacting is another story however.
@@lastbesttool Yea you can get 3/8 drive 21mm if you were just using on something like lugs you can even get 3/8" impact flip sockets just as well
@@lastbesttool Sunex 3/8 master impact socket set goes up to 24mm
In my truck I carry an m12 impact driver with quarter hex rather than an m12 impact wrench. More versatile. I can use it as you do to quickly remove lug nuts (after breaker bar) but also to drive screws and drill holes around the farm and when I’m out and about.