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long69 · 12-31-2011, 01:43 PM

last nite i decided to test out the 18v dewalt 1/2" impact driver iv'e had awhile. took off the heads of a 289 with no sweat whatsoever. this has to be the best tool i got in 2011. makes me wonder if they were really torqued down.

*dajn* · 12-31-2011, 02:10 PM

I bought a snap on 18v 1/2 inch impact wrench. couldn't really afford it but I had to have after I saw what is was capable off. thing is amazing. better be though, it cost 600 dollars.

*dajn* · 12-31-2011, 02:15 PM

I would also like to recommend to anyone looking for a powerful and affordable air impact wrench to look into aircat. I bought a new one off of ebay for $190 and it is rated at 1200 lb/ft of loosening torque. It is a quality 1/2 impact for a very good price. thing is very powerful and has never failed me.

69C-owner · 12-31-2011, 02:16 PM

Whats the torque rating on that? Been looking for a good 1/2, well anyway the best tool ive bought and used is a adjustable hood prop rod made by Lisle, I also bought a spark indicator, havent used it yet but you just hold it like a pencil and lay the grooved side on a plug wire and if you have spark it flashes like a test light
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*dajn* · 12-31-2011, 02:37 PM

my snap on is rated at 600 lb-ft of torque, which i'm pretty sure is about double what a dewalt is. they cost twice as much though. I think milwaukee has one that is rated at 450lb-ft for around $300. a friend of mine has a dewalt that he paid three hundred for and it is definately not as strong as the snap on but it is still a very good wrench.

69C-owner · 12-31-2011, 04:59 PM

Tool bag! Lol just left sears
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Lee H · 12-31-2011, 09:52 PM

Millermatic 211 mig and hypertherm plasma cutter.
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MailManX2 · 12-31-2011, 10:55 PM

This

I love cutting metal now..

redneck64 · 12-31-2011, 11:34 PM

A Black and Decker Dremel tool i won at my high schools graduation party.

clinebarger · 01-01-2012, 01:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Lee H

Millermatic 211 mig and hypertherm plasma cutter.
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Miller still sells the 211? I thought is was replaced with the 212.

yousesteers · 01-01-2012, 10:44 AM

I gotta say my Dewalt Cordless Impact I bought it on sale for $99 with no batteries or charger reason I went this way was because I got a full set of Dewalt 18V cordless tools. It comes in pretty handy.

mrein3 · 01-01-2012, 11:47 AM

I picked up a Rigid 18V impact driver. I haven't used it on my truck yet but it is awesome for driving construction screws and driving the screws for barn tin.
I went with Rigid because they replaced my two screw gun batteries FOR FREE.
If you buy Rigid, turn in that warranty paperwork.
A coworker who is restoring one of these trucks says he uses his impact driver on everything he puts together on his restoration.
I don't work for Rigid
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PanelDeland · 01-01-2012, 03:51 PM

Miller 212 or the gearwrenches.I haven't used the cross torque or whatever Lowes calls their crossfire wrenches.

Marv D · 01-03-2012, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by MailManX2

This

I love cutting metal now..

I'm not the only one liking the Grizzley tools

A good bandsaw is next on my wish list!!
Here's my 2011 addition to the shop

Lee H · 01-03-2012, 11:23 AM

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Miller still sells the 211? I thought is was replaced with the 212.

The 211 is the newer dual voltage with auto set. Very nice machine.
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bighaas79 · 01-03-2012, 09:26 PM

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Miller still sells the 211? I thought is was replaced with the 212.

And the 211 is a "portable" welder where as the 212 is a full sized roll around version. the 211 is like 75 lbs. and the 212 is like 250 lbs. or something like that. 212 can also handle larger rolls of wire, because of the larger cabinet.

clinebarger · 01-03-2012, 10:55 PM

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And the 211 is a "portable" welder where as the 212 is a full sized roll around version. the 211 is like 75 lbs. and the 212 is like 250 lbs. or something like that. 212 can also handle larger rolls of wire, because of the larger cabinet.

That figures, My Miller dealer told me that the 211 was not avalible so I bought a 212, The 30 pound spool is nice though.

Mxracer202 · 01-19-2012, 06:15 PM

CRAFTSMAN 1/2 19.2 impact gun, only rated to like 200ft lbs. VERY handy wen your outside the shop or on the trails.

Turkey · 02-12-2012, 01:44 AM

3lb beater

ETsC10 · 03-24-2012, 08:04 PM

AAA card........ not for my truck

Torrey72 · 03-24-2012, 08:22 PM

Miller 211, BOOM!

**truckdude239** · 03-24-2012, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by dajn

my snap on is rated at 600 lb-ft of torque, which i'm pretty sure is about double what a dewalt is. they cost twice as much though. I think milwaukee has one that is rated at 450lb-ft for around $300. a friend of mine has a dewalt that he paid three hundred for and it is definately not as strong as the snap on but it is still a very good wrench.

my snapon 1/2 eletic is rated at 600 but my snap-on air gun is rated at 1100 its an mg725

GMR-PERFORMANCE · 04-09-2012, 11:27 PM

Marson nut sert tool.. Been a wrench for 25+ years so I have tons of tools and big stuff.. But this little tool still makes me smile everytime I set one in place... Have no idea why i never bought one in the past.

i would like a new fadal CNC though.. maybe Marv will spring for one and ship it up the hill LOL I wil make all your parts Marv it just like a reverse sponser for you to race HA HA

12-31-2011, 01:43 PM	#1
long69 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: lost angeles Posts: 159	best tool ya got in 2011? last nite i decided to test out the 18v dewalt 1/2" impact driver iv'e had awhile. took off the heads of a 289 with no sweat whatsoever. this has to be the best tool i got in 2011. makes me wonder if they were really torqued down.

12-31-2011, 02:10 PM	#2
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? I bought a snap on 18v 1/2 inch impact wrench. couldn't really afford it but I had to have after I saw what is was capable off. thing is amazing. better be though, it cost 600 dollars.

12-31-2011, 02:15 PM	#3
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? I would also like to recommend to anyone looking for a powerful and affordable air impact wrench to look into aircat. I bought a new one off of ebay for $190 and it is rated at 1200 lb/ft of loosening torque. It is a quality 1/2 impact for a very good price. thing is very powerful and has never failed me.

12-31-2011, 02:16 PM	#4
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? Whats the torque rating on that? Been looking for a good 1/2, well anyway the best tool ive bought and used is a adjustable hood prop rod made by Lisle, I also bought a spark indicator, havent used it yet but you just hold it like a pencil and lay the grooved side on a plug wire and if you have spark it flashes like a test light Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

12-31-2011, 02:37 PM	#5
dajn Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Ogilvie Minnesota Posts: 461	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? my snap on is rated at 600 lb-ft of torque, which i'm pretty sure is about double what a dewalt is. they cost twice as much though. I think milwaukee has one that is rated at 450lb-ft for around $300. a friend of mine has a dewalt that he paid three hundred for and it is definately not as strong as the snap on but it is still a very good wrench.

12-31-2011, 04:59 PM	#6
69C-owner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Apison Tn Posts: 490	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? Tool bag! Lol just left sears Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=43855069 LWB Fleet 1994 Buick Roadmaster 1994 GMC Sonoma

12-31-2011, 09:52 PM	#7
Lee H Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Upland Ca Posts: 4,147	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? Millermatic 211 mig and hypertherm plasma cutter. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1972 C10 SWB, Air, PS, PB, 350/350THM. Second owner. 1965 Corvette roadster, 44K miles, 327/365 SHP, 4 speed, side exhaust, knockoffs, teak, second owner (bought in 1970), Have ALL numbers matching components. My frame off restoration thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=556703

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12-31-2011, 11:34 PM	#9
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yousesteers Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Paris, MO Posts: 290	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? I gotta say my Dewalt Cordless Impact I bought it on sale for $99 with no batteries or charger reason I went this way was because I got a full set of Dewalt 18V cordless tools. It comes in pretty handy. __________________ Clint Youse Paris, MO 1984 Chevrolet 3+3 K30 with Cummins 1966 IH Scout has been a work in progress for 16 yrs

01-01-2012, 11:47 AM	#12
mrein3 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Center City, MN, USA Posts: 3,254	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? I picked up a Rigid 18V impact driver. I haven't used it on my truck yet but it is awesome for driving construction screws and driving the screws for barn tin. I went with Rigid because they replaced my two screw gun batteries FOR FREE. If you buy Rigid, turn in that warranty paperwork. A coworker who is restoring one of these trucks says he uses his impact driver on everything he puts together on his restoration. I don't work for Rigid Posted via Mobile Device __________________ '70 cab, '71 chassis, 383, TH350, NP205. '71 Malibu convertible '72 Malibu hard top Center City, MN

01-01-2012, 03:51 PM	#13
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01-19-2012, 06:15 PM	#18
Mxracer202 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: RC, South Dakota. Posts: 164	Re: best tool ya got in 2011? CRAFTSMAN 1/2 19.2 impact gun, only rated to like 200ft lbs. VERY handy wen your outside the shop or on the trails. __________________ 58 Jeep willys pickup 67 K10 4x4- soon to be trail truck TROUBLE MAKER RACING "If you can't stand BEHIND our troops, please stand in FRONT of them."

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