Toolbag Tales-Homemade and improvised tools

[Paul-R]

Also confirm that the speed of the tool is fast enough. I bought a right angle attachment for my AEG multi-tool but it's so slow I don't use it. In fact I'm not even sure where it is!

[mickthemaverick]

Interesting point Paul. Bearing in mind I'll be replacing a normal manual ratchet with it I should imagine it would be faster than I can swing it back and forth!!

[thorter]

Yet again, from the description I have little idea what the thing actually does. There is no adjustable torque setting, so presumable the torque given is merely an available maximum. Is it indeed an impact wrench? If so beware of overtightening. Impact wrenches do not generate a defined torque, they only share the inertia of the drive motor with the socket plus nut or bolt. The result depends on the friction and spring in the bolt being tightened! Any torque value claimed is an average for a typical case.

[bobins]

500Nm.... not a hope in hell ! The only way that'll reach 500Nm is if you slip a 10' scaff pole over the end of it and give it some heave-ho........ and then it'll only break in two
I have a Milwaukee version and it's great, but I reckon that ebay one may be slightly less great

[mickthemaverick]

It did amuse me too!! Unless they simply mean that it will tolerate up to 500Nm of manually applied torque, which may be a cunning marketing ploy!! I'm not seeing it as an impact wrench, I already have the granddaddy of them, just as a quicker to use manual ratchet.

I've had a look at the Milwaukee ones and see that they are around £100 dearer so I might get this one and give it a test run, if only to be able to advise others to buy or steer well clear!

[Stickyfinger]

Way to "fat" at the neck....that will be endlessly irritating to use IMHO

[mickthemaverick]

By the neck Alasdair I take it you mean the bit between the rotating head and the main body. I was curious about that too but given that you have to get the head into position you don't then have to have room to swing the neck as the rotation happens while the body and neck remain still. For that reason I don't think the neck width is a problem. Used with extensions it will certainly be easier to rotate long threaded nuts and bolts!

[moizeau]

Even if the tool does live up to light work the batteries will be dead within a few months at that money. If you have a compressor get an air driven ratchet spanner.

[CitroJim]

Way to "fat" at the neck....that will be endlessly irritating to use IMHO

Yes, that was my first thought...

[mickthemaverick]

Even if the tool does live up to light work the batteries will be dead within a few months at that money. If you have a compressor get an air driven ratchet spanner.

If only, I simply don't have room to site a compressor which is why I left mine in my last workshop. I do still have some air tools but they are on permanent loan to my partner in the mancave.

[CitroJim]

I can see a lot of uses for that tool Mick, ideal for spinning things on and off in those situations where even using a ratchet spanner can be tedious...

[Vic Evans]

Mini cordless chain saw.
I bought one of these https://www.amazon.co.uk/Seesii-Chainsa ... =8-20&th=1
ages ago for Mme Vic to prune trees etc & it's proved invaluable to her.
It's become my go to saw for rough(ish) wood cutting as it's so handy to pick up & use. Easily cuts 4" timber with no effort & no pita petrol chainsaw tugging when I just want to deal with a few branches etc.
Just used it to cut some new perches for the chooks which reminded me to mention it here.

[mickthemaverick]

I have just taken delivery of the electric ratchet I posted earlier:

MTMO

Having read the info I now understand that the 500Nm torque figure they mentioned was the torque that the ratchet will cope with when used manually!! Thus it will be ideal for spinning nuts on or off and allowing manual release and 'nipping up' before or after using the motorised function.
It seems to be very well constructed and the machining is of a high standard. The sockets are 6 sided chrome vanadium and the whole package appears robust with the only 'cheap' thing being the lightweight plastic clasps on the case. I think £30 well spent but only time will tell!!

[CitroJim]

Looks good Mick Is that two batteries I see?

[mickthemaverick]

Yep and both charged so I have already given it a whiz but no stress yet, maybe tomorrow!!