These are the Top 5 Milwaukee Tools Every Mechanic Needs

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Top 5 Tools: BARE TOOLS ONLY. Batteries are linked below tools if needed.

#5: M12 Hackzall

#4: M12 Soldering Iron

#3: M18 Flashlight

#2: M12 3/8" Ratchet

#1: M18 1/2" Impact Wrench

M12 Batteries:

M18 Batteries:

Milwaukee Battery Charger:

Runner ups- BARE TOOLS:

M12 Rotary Tool:

M12 Die Grinder:

M12 Cut Off Tool:

M12 Stubby 1/2" Impact Wrench:

M12 Stubby 3/8" Impact Wrench:

M12 Oscillating Saw:

M12 3/8" Impact Ratchet:

Chapters:

0:00 Intro
0:50 Disclaimer
1:35 Number 5
3:41 Number 4
6:31 Number 3
9:17 Number 2
14:46 Number 1
17:29 Runner up tools

[jimmaag]

That soldering iron is awesome for everything away from the bench.

[bobfather]

Matt we need more of these types of videos lad

[smtshrek]

On the hack saw you forgot to mention your hack for seam sealer. I was exhausted stripping away the seam sealer off the fire wall on my iroc with scraper until I seen your trans am video and your clever use of the hack saw blade to remove the old seem sealer. GENIUS!! Tried it my self and came off like butter!

Also that soldering iron is a game changer. I do a lot of wire repair at work(ford master tech) and that soldering iron with this soldering wire from snap on make quick work on harness repairs. I like to use the flat top for more surface area and also works better for plastic repair, and plastic welding with the plastic welding rods snap on sells.

As for that ratchet, I like the newer fuel versions. Much stronger and faster. But nothing wrong with the one you have, I have one too. It’s a workhorse, bough it when they first came out in 2013 and brought it home when I replaced it with the newer fuel version and still rocks at home on my iroc. The trick to those cordless ratchets with the stall you demonstrated, is to spin the ratchet up for a fraction of a second while holding it over the fastener just a hair and drop it onto the head. It will catch and has more torque to loosen the bolt. Doesn’t hurt the ratchet either, I’ve been doing it for along time.

I also have the die grinder, Milwaukee also makes a straight version. And a collet you can change out to 1/8 to use all the dremel bits with. Completely changes the tool and a life saver when the angle can get into spots the rotory tool can’t.

I love the stubby impact, 3/8 with a 15mm swivel socket works wonders removing torque converter nuts on all the newer fords that need to go through starter hole.

1/4 impact is also awesome, the caulking gun is awesome for laying down seam sealer or silicone gaskets on all the dumb new cars that use them. Also the m18 and m12 fans are a must have for summer.

And the best part about the m12 and m18 batteries is they can also be used on Milwaukee’s awesome land scaping tools and heated jackets and sweaters. And once you get your wife a heated jacket, she will get hooked and want you to buy more batteries 😅

[rylenhula]

9:12 you forgot to mention the hanger in the back. I used one for half a year before finding that

[GhostRider-iitz]

I use them at work.they are awesome.the new Impact 3/8 ratchet works really good too.I’m getting the heat gun next week

[wolfhounda]

Same reason why I have milwaukee. I found a grinder with a battery. So, I bought bare tools since I had the battery.

[diggindiggenit]

At the end there talking about the grinder you are so correct, they go through batteries very quickly, I just this week got a larger one 2981-20 6" hoping it is a big easier on the batteries, try the diamond cut off wheels there great, still on the first one after cutting a lot of metal

[rylenhula]

At work we have a little screw impact driver that somehow can rip off some head bolts from a rusty old sbc

[djoso]

For that magnet ligh you can just add a small metal square to stand it.

[aaronmelson]

I have the gen 2 high torque 1/2 impact too. Love that thing. Got a free 5amp battery with it. I recently picked up the 3/8 stubby, haven't used it yet and I am really looking at getting the insider ratchet. It's hard to find though. Home depot sold out of them so I have to wait to get it.

[GM-skwk]

Thank you for this video. Good to know.

[autumnjeserich]

I have the high speed fuel ratchet its fucking great. I have broken brake caliper bolts on my truck with that ratchet manually and it hold up no problem.

I bought the new fuel high torque which is also amazing. They have crazy bright leds on them now which I end up using as a flashlight when its the only thing within grabbing distance. I've also unbolted rusty cross members from a rusty frame like it was a joke with that impact. For mechanic use a mid torque is probably more practical but I'd rather have too much gun than not enough. The way it auto slows as soon as it breaks the bolts loose is super nice too. I can just one hand it and not worry about my wrist which is nice

[johannesnielsen]

I stay away from dewalt, seen several dewalt 700 ft lb snap after a month or 2 and having to hold the battery in place get it to work after a couple weeks

[zekeil]

Buy you a 12ah battery for your grinder, costly but a game changer for some of the m18 bigger stuff.

[GhostRider-iitz]

The only tool I don’t have is the soldering gun.have all the others.the 1/4 drive ratchet is awesome for small tight spots

[henrysmifth]

I have the m12 impact wrench I bought it in fear of breaking the m12 regular wrenches
I don't even use it just makes the collection look better

[adamt]

I also use the heck out of that small ratchet at work, it's a great little tool

[RYTHMICRIOT]

I have a 1/2 drive Milwaukee M12 impact ratchet. It's a standard ratchet format, not a gun type. It's probably been my favorite as I've used the crap out of it and it's beginning to lose torque. My 2nd favorite is my big M18 impact gun. Made dropping my front diff in my Tahoe a breeze.

[tbvcvml]

Matt, good revue.
M12 was my choice. I need small drill to feet in my tool bag.
Milwaukee: driver 2462-20 (I'm using this as impact for all 1/4 sockets, dash screws); 3/8 ratchet 2457-20 (amazing tool); impact 2554-20 (49-66-7021 SHOCKWAVE socket Set) and Hammer Drill and Impact Driver Combo 3497-22-48-11-2425 (last one I'm using everyday on my day job. This is my 3rd set. Other two sets was stolen with my other tools from my van).
Several times, I used 3/8 impact to remove the wheels on my 2500 Express. I put 1/2 adapter and 22mm Harbor Fright socket and it zipped off 8 lugs.

[lsXmatt]

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