Hey everyone! I'm an older guy getting back into a hands-on job after a long time away from it. In my toolbox's heyday, I had plenty of pneumatic tools like impact wrenches and ratchets, but I've missed out on the whole battery-powered scene. Now, I need to restock my toolbox. I'll primarily be working on removing and refitting wheels on cars and trucks, so I'm looking for a solid "all-rounder" ratchet. I'm on a budget, but I also need an impact wrench, a ratchet, and a drill. Any suggestions?
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Make sure to keep an eye out for sales at places like Home Depot where you can snag discounts up to 30-40%! It’s definitely worth it, especially since M12 tools are pretty easy on the hands for older users like us.
For an impact wrench, check out the Milwaukee models 2562-20 or 2563-20, depending on whether you need a 3/8" or 1/2" drive. They both deliver 550 ft-lbs of torque and work with M12 batteries. For a ratchet, the 2557-20 in 3/8" drive is great, using the same M12 batteries. And for a drill, I recommend the 3404-20, a half-inch hammer drill. It's part of the M12 line too, which keeps things consistent, but M18 options are also available if you need a more powerful drill. Lots of compact choices exist too if you won’t be drilling into concrete.
I’ve been doing some research, and I noticed that the M12 stubby wrenches seem to pack more torque than the M18 versions. Am I missing something here?
Ah, I should've mentioned that I’m in Australia. We don’t have Home Depot here, and definitely not the kind of deals you guys find!