It's no secret that I'm a big fan of Ryobi and its endless selection of capable cordless power tools.I've been buying them for over 20 years, but the brand doesn't offer everything I need.I do a lot of automotive repairs and maintenance, which led me to buy the Milwaukee M12 angled impact wrench.
It's such a game-changer that I'm now slowly collecting Milwaukee tools.Milwaukee and Ryobi are both made by Techtronic Industries (TTI) in China, along with other brands like Flex and RIDGID, but that doesn't mean they make the same products.Eventually, you'll realize another brand has something that you need or will make a huge impact on how you work, and that's the situation I was in.
I'm probably not the only one, and here's what you need to know.One of my favorite Milwaukee M12 tools The M12 Right Angle Impact is popular for a reason Close While Milwaukee is most known for its bigger M18 line of cordless power tools, DIYers and professionals everywhere swear by its smaller M12 platform of compact yet capable tools.Everything in the M12 line is designed to be a little smaller, while often still delivering powerful brushless motors, tons of torque, and more, perfect for endless applications.
In my case, I do a lot of DIY work, upgrades, repairs, modifications, and maintenance on my heavily upgraded off-road Toyota Tacoma.Ask any auto mechanic for suggestions on power tools, and most will mention the Milwaukee M12 Right Angle Impact Wrench.It's the first tool that broke my loyalty to Ryobi, and I love it.
When you need some bolt or nut-breaking power in a tight spot that a regular Impact Wrench can't reach, and you don't want to use a hand wrench, this tool saves the day.I can't tell you how many times I've reached for my Milwaukee angle impact since buying it.Sadly, Ryobi only offers an angled drill, but I needed an impact, so I went with Milwaukee.
Sure, a few other brands make one, like Makita, but Milwaukee is readily available at Home Depot, just like all my favorite Ryobi tools.Since then, I've come to love Milwaukee for in the garage, and now I own a few more.Milwaukee M12 3/8-inch Angled Impact Color Red Tool Type Impact wrench (angled) Milwaukee's right angled impact wrench gives you more flexibility in tight spaces, perfect for any mechanic. $229 at Home Depot Expand Collapse Milwaukee M12 FUEL Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver Tons of power in a small package Shortly after I bought that M12 angled impact, I started to realize just how advantageous it was to have a powerful tool that fit in tight spaces.
I already own multiple Ryobi Impact drivers, which are completely different than a wrench.This next tool isn't something you'll use much in automotive work, but when it comes to big jobs around the house in tight spots, having impact power in a small, quiet tool, with less vibration than a typical impact, is pretty important.Related 5 Milwaukee tools perfect for at-home automotive repairs Trust me, the right angle impact is so worth it.
Posts 1 By Cory Gunther Even if you already own an impact driver or two, as I do, this one is completely different.The Milwaukee M12 FUEL Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver uses oil impulse technology, making it quiet yet powerful.You don't have to deal with the loud noise and heavy vibration of an impact when you use this, and that's what makes it worth buying.
Milwaukee M12 FUEL Surge Hydraulic Impact Driver The Milwaukee M12 Fuel SURGE is the industry's first 12-volt hydraulic impact driver, and it's worth every penny. $199 at Home Depot Expand Collapse Milwaukee M12 Insider Cordless Extended Reach Ratchet An automotive tech's best friend Last but certainly not least, while there are a few other Milwaukee tools on my radar, the other one I finally picked up is the M12 FUEL Insider.This is a 1/4 in.- 3/8 in.extended-reach ratchet powered by a brushless motor and your M12 (12-volt) battery pack.
And yes, as expected, I bought this for automotive work, and it's such a joy to use that I'm rarely reaching for my handheld Snap-On ratchet anymore.Just look at the image above, and you'll instantly understand its benefits.For $299 at Home Depot, you get the tool, a 5Ah battery pack, and 16 sockets for your cordless battery-powered ratchet.
So, the next time you're trying to change some spark plugs, remove a valve cover gasket, or reach a tight spot under the hood or on the underbody of a vehicle, do yourself a favor and buy this tool first.Milwaukee M12 FUEL Insider Extended Reach Ratchet Stop fighting all those hard-to-reach places and busting up your knuckles.Buy the Milwaukee M12 Insider and you'll be all set. $299 at Home Depot Expand Collapse The right tool for the job is important Another Milwaukee M12 tool I'm considering is the weird Installation Driver, which fans all over Reddit say is one of the greatest and most versatile tools they own.
That's next on my list.In closing, after buying my first Milwaukee tool around 21 years ago, but eventually switching to Ryobi, I've slowly found myself picking up more red tools over the last year or two.And that's because the right tool for the job is important, and sometimes your favorite brand doesn't offer the tool you want.
It's a vicious cycle.I still think it's best to buy one brand and stick with it, but that's not always possible.
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