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(also, Empire is owned by Milwaukee)

 

Pex would have been way more cost effective though

 

Very true. I forget about direct burying PEX. But we’re usually direct burying much bigger lines than 1”, so HDPE ends up being the most common

 

Gorgeous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Like many Milwaukee hand tools, they put the HEAVY in heavy duty. Haha.

Empire are fine but I’ve had one or two that weren’t level right off the shelf. If you level something with it, then rotate the level 180*, its no longer level. I don’t use them anymore.

I have a red stick 6’ milwaukee set that is great (but heavy) and another 48” red stick that rode in the truck for a bit. They are accurate. But I use Stabila 99% of the time - currently their Shadow level. My last Stabila lasted 5 or 6 years in the back of the truck but it went for a ride and nicked an edge. I replaced it but I bet it’s still better than a cheap level. I just need to get rid of the nick.

 

Yeah - all my levels are Stabila.

 

I have both Milwaukee and Stabila. Both have been great.

 

So my lil old 83yr, 4'11", 75 lb mother in law did a number on her toilet my wife tells me last night.

She lives with us in a mother-n-law unit attached to our house.

No biggie I say and get the plunger. Welp, that didn't work. I'm kinda stunned to say the least, but the sink and tub drains are still working so I know it's isolated to the toilet.

This auger from Milwaukee is worth the $60. Comes with attachment for your driver.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ger-Plumbing-Drain-Snake-49-16-3576/325130881

Made quick work of a literal shit job.

Merry Christmas y'all

 

Those are great. I usually have one or two of them in the truck. Battery lasts decently long, they are fairly bright, and they are much more compact than the m18 Rockets. The m18 certainly has longer battery life and puts out more light, but I set up the m12 version 4 out of 5 times (mostly because I have to remember to put the m18 Rocket in the truck if I plan on using it).

 

You all feel the 3” cutoff tool is worth $57.37?


@RainMan_PNW so the bandfile worked well removing the spare tire guards?

edit: yes, I need to charge my phone

 

Stabila are the only levels worth buying. Well, them and Flange Wizard for pipe work.

 

You want to go slow and steady with it, but yes. I started with the grinder and it was raining sparks everywhere and hard to get up in there comfortably. Then I remembered I had the bandfile with me (was at my MIL’s because she has a shop) so I put it to work. Almost no sparks and really wasn’t much slower than I felt the grinder was once I got it into a position I could comfortably use it.

 

For $57, the 3” cutoff wheel is worth it. It’s no grinder, but works great for tile and a few other things with the correct wheel.

 

Stoked I got the insider from old St. Nick! Now I’m debating the 1/2” anvil and the SAE socket set….

 

Got the 3/8" impact socket set as a gift

 

Clearly a group of over-achievers!!!

 

Hi my name is French Toasty;
It’s been 102 days since I last bought Milwaukee and 4 days since I last used Milwaukee……

 

it's been about 4 days since I last bought, and less than 4 hours since I last used...

 

Be strong

 

Yesterday, I received a HD gift card from BIL...



Today, I spent said gift card on....







Also today, I used my Hatchet on a downed tree from last night's winds...



It's hopeless; attempting to escape the clutches of Red Tool Nation is futile...


I blame this forum

 

Does anyone know if insider ever goes on sale? Currently sitting at $299 forever....
Insider

 

Fairly new M12 would not charge, stuck on 2 bars. Soooooo, yeah, tried the voodoo pixy swap for 2-3 minutes I guess?


And I'll be dammed


Humor me if this is just common knowledge haha or make fun of me

 

I don't recall ever seeing it on sale. Just checked and I bought mine at $299 in February.

 

Yea, I figured that....