Idiots guide to Milwaukee.....

Silent1

New Member
Bought two of these grease guns now, very odd why they're not available here in UK.

This is my latest purchase... Once again US only but it's very impressive, powerful and not too clumsy. Takes tractor wheel nuts off with two power settings to spare.
That’s available in the UK, it’s known as the m18chiwf12 or the m18 fuel high impact 1/2” with friction ring
 

ACEngineering

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Location
Oxon
Bought two of these grease guns now, very odd why they're not available here in UK.

This is my latest purchase... Once again US only but it's very impressive, powerful and not too clumsy. Takes tractor wheel nuts off with two power settings to spare.

I got the 3/4 version and yes they been in UK for ages now.
 

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Silent1

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A left field question but has anyone tried any of the Milwaukee vacuums? Specifically the kettle looking one? I’m tempted to get one to keep the telehandler clean with but I’m not sure if it’ll be up to the job (mostly straw and a small amount of dirt) I’m not expecting wet and dry vac performance
 

Getnthair

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Mixed Farmer
Location
SW Scotland
A left field question but has anyone tried any of the Milwaukee vacuums? Specifically the kettle looking one? I’m tempted to get one to keep the telehandler clean with but I’m not sure if it’ll be up to the job (mostly straw and a small amount of dirt) I’m not expecting wet and dry vac performance

I have the kettle vacuum - I don't know its number.

Good little hoover. Handy - just set switch to stay on and you can use both hands to work away with the hose, lift mats to get underneath or whatever. Lot easier than trailing out cables for any other electric vacuum.

I mainly use it to clean out the car before I wash it but have used it to spring clean the tractor and forklift cabs too. To be honest I blow most of the big stuff out of the cabs with the airline before using the vacuum.

The collection bag - or pot - isn't that big but it is easy to open and empty.

I'm pleased I bought it.
 

Silent1

New Member
I have the kettle vacuum - I don't know its number.

Good little hoover. Handy - just set switch to stay on and you can use both hands to work away with the hose, lift mats to get underneath or whatever. Lot easier than trailing out cables for any other electric vacuum.

I mainly use it to clean out the car before I wash it but have used it to spring clean the tractor and forklift cabs too. To be honest I blow most of the big stuff out of the cabs with the airline before using the vacuum.

The collection bag - or pot - isn't that big but it is easy to open and empty.

I'm pleased I bought it.
Thanks it sounds like it would be a good fit, it’s not uncommon for my telehandler to not make it back to the yard for 2 months at a time so I need something more than a brush but less than carting a compressor around!
 

ACEngineering

Member
Location
Oxon
Couple of new toys landed this morning:)

Thought i would replace my old brushed 1/2 impact with the new smaller mid torque brushless.

Old one recycled in to dads tool box:)

And my very old cordless dremel is not cutting it anymore either:rolleyes:
Not used much but they are a god send to clean internal circlip groves(y)
 

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Bobthebuilder

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Mixed Farmer
Location
northumberland
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Ooohhhh it’s like Christmas
Sadly the impact gun isn’t mine but the cordless angle grinder in the bag is [emoji1303] just couldn’t turn down the offer [emoji12] not going to say how much it was but it was @half what it should’ve been
 

ACEngineering

Member
Location
Oxon
Is the cordless grinder the 6 inch one and did you get batteries

4.5inch and 5inch grinders are the same just different guards. The 4.5inch i have just fits in a full 5" 1mm slitting disc anyway.

There is a new 7" and 9" out now aswell but not in uk yet i dont think? Theres no such thing as a 6" grinder?
 

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