Skip the good stuff, go straight to my recommendation: 15:00 Find the best prices using our affiliate links: *1/4" Stubby:* geni.us/stubby14in *3/8" Stubby:* geni.us/stubby38in *3/8" Mid-Torque:* geni.us/m18-38in *1/2" High Torque:* geni.us/m18-halfin *3/4" High Torque:* geni.us/m18-34inch *1/4" Ratchet* geni.us/m12-14in *3/8" Ratchet* geni.us/m12-38in *FULL DISCLOSURE:* Milwaukee is sending us tools to use, to make videos with, and to give some away. We are under no obligation to review their products as part of that relationship, and this video went live before they saw it or gave us any feedback on it. I have had the stubby impact wrenches since August and the mid-torque since July, did not receive monetary compensation, opinions are my own, and everything is scripted myself. We only review tools that are high quality on this channel, and these impact wrenches impressed me. We are primarily an automotive channel demonstrating unique car builds and gas to diesel engine conversions, and think it makes sense to review automotive tools I actually use, as this is a common enough topic I get asked about. We welcome brands that want to help us continue what we love to do and show you how to do it. While we don't know what the future looks like, our goal with this TH-cam venture is to make our time on this platform profitable, and build unique vehicles with the revenue... So building good relationships with quality brands makes sense to us. We believe we can be one of the best automotive channels out there, we believe we can do that successfully while maintaining creative control, and we believe it should be free to watch.
Thanks for your great channel bud . I look forward to your new videos. I'm glad that you haven't sold to the big conglomerate. There's so many that have and next thing you know it's not free anymore. And they're being told what they can and cannot do by people who don't care about gearheads just profits. Stay real bud 😎
DEBOSS GARAGE so what would be the difference between getting a stubby vs using their regular impact driver and adding an adapter? (For context, I work in home remodeling so I own primarily construction/carpentry tool, but often service my car and the vehicles of friends/others, so mechanic work is a hobby.) Therefore since I have extensions/adaptors to use sockets with them, wondering what the difference would be on the lower torqued models vs the regular impact driver. I know the bigger guns are trade/application specific, but what about the smaller?
I think that something wrong with your 3/4inch impact , mine 1/2 m18 1400ft impact taking axle nuts off easy. also took some bolts of cat d4 bulldozer with no problems
See this is the kinda product demo/review I like. Not a few lug nuts torqued to spec right before loosing and that’s it... this is a ton of random bolts at random torque and showing it work in the REAL world. This is a great video
Kinda what that hack lawn mower dude that calls himself a ToolBoss!?? Lmfao Dude reccomend the 1/2 mid tq over buying the high tq. U gotta be a lawn jockey to advise that in the auto/mechanical world
I hate to admit this, but I have a 1/2 inch M18 fuel impact and its terrible. It cannot get anything undone without help of a breaker bar. And I'm talking wheel nuts on small VW's. I used to have a clarke plug in impact and I kid you not. Back to back it did better. The best tool I have ever bought from milwaukee is the m12 ratchet. It actually speeds up work so much. I love milwaukee tools but for an impact you have to o slightly more on the industrial scale for it to be used on old cars
Mechanics that do not use torque wrenches but instead use an impact to get everything "supertight" are lazy a-hole hacks. Snapping heads off while removing them because someone impacted them on is #!×&%ed. Like valve covers. 8 ft pounds. Put on with a Milwaukee 3/8" 200 ft lbs Stubby. That's what the 1/4" is really good for- easy installation of clean nuts & bolts, then torquing to spec. I'm betting that the big rig lug nuts were spun on too tight with a 1" air gun. They should have broke loose with that impact.
I've always hated the whining of the Milwaukee fan boys in the construction industry throughout the 90's and 2000s.. But dang over the last decade it's hard to ignore them.
I've got both the M12 stubby 1/2" and the high torque M18 1/2" and I will say that the stubby is all you need for most jobs, the high torque is great for the occasion suspension piece or harmonic balancer bolt but for the most part it is isn't entirely necessary
RAM TRUCKS or maybe they’re needs are less than what rich did and seeing that it can do it if needed just makes it best for their needs. Not all of us are heavy duty mechanics
Get the 1/2 inch stubby, you can always step down. I just got the 1/2 and it's very nice. Why not get the biggest stubby since you can always step down instead of up.
I bought the 1/2" version of the M12 stubby about 2 years ago now. Wheels, brakes, even the hub nut came off no problem when I had a hub bearing go out on my Chevy 1500. Small enough to work behind the brakes, enough power to break loose rusty bolts. Milwaukee tools are the best!
I used to be a mechanic, just at home now. For home auto use I think the mid torque 3/8 is king of the heap. I have the 1/2 high torque too and for a non professional auto repair environment it’s way more than necessary. The mid is a great impact in every respect and replaced my old 1/2 air gun. Just my .02. Love your vids DEBOSS! Keep them coming
I wholeheartedly agree. It will do 99.999 of the job out there and it’s very compact size for the amount of power and weight ratio. Plus the price is also very good making it the best bang for the buck of all the Milwaukee impacts out there. If you can only own one impact it’s the one to get for sure. Plus it is safer than the big heavy high torque ones. The big heavy ones are harder to control and can snap nuts and bolts off. Also can twist or injure your wrists if not careful or have weak wrists.
Those are the exact 2 guns I have for home use and I couldn’t agree more!!!!!! Though I do wish I had a 1/4 stubby for doing my personal motorcycle stuff, maybe add one soon!
I have several of these impacts myself (M12 3/8 Stubby, M12 3/8 Regular, M18 3/8, M18 1/2 High torque). My rec. for most people is just the 3/8 M12 stubby. It's the same power as the older M18 3/8 but in a smaller package. The M18 1/2 you see a lot of youtubers use is really only needed for bolts that are > passenger cars. Don't bother with 1/4 stuff.
This is the best Milwaukee ad ever. My first Milwaukee tool was a 6365 circ saw, bought in 1976. I paid $76, and thought I was making an investment. I still have it, and it is still a great tool. So is my 4 amp Sawzall. I should probably put the Sawzall on the wall, but I do use it sometimes just to see the sparks fly - literally. Globalization has made it hard to follow the pea under the shell, but Milwaukee today seems to be a solid company that makes durable tools. I just don't get why mechanics need to use electric tools all the time. I get the utility of power tools for jobs like tire removal, but 90% of the time, a speed handle will get it done just as well as an electric tool, with a much lower risk of breaking the bolt. I think dudes just like power tools. That's cool, I understand.
Sam Cooke I’ve only recently started on Milwaukee tools after wasting money on some cheaper ones. So far they are awesome and make my job heaps easier and quicker. As for speed brace vs 3/8 stubby, the stubby fits in more places and is great for bolts with a small amount of locktite, like seat bolts. On some jobs I can almost half the time taken compared to hand tools👍
Power tools aren't important for one job, or two jobs. 8 hours a day though? Those saved seconds add up real fast, especially since you aren't sapping your hand and wrist stamina spinning and cranking wrenches manually. Power tools let you work just as hard at 4pm as at 8am.
I own the high torque one and I must say that is a BEAST. I'm looking to buy in the future the stubby 1/2 inch drive for smaller spaces, and for less effort jobs I have the m12 fuel impact driver with the 3/8 drive adapter that have great torque too. Milwaukee tools are just unique.
Milwaukee is top dog for anyone turning wrenches everyday. Personally I am a mobile mechanic and I work on heavy equipment, light and medium duty trucks, forklifts etc. I’d be absolutely screwed without my GEN 1 3/8 ratchet, the latest 3/8 m12 stubby impact and my M18 1/2 high torque impact. My go to’s. Time savers and money makers. Thanks for the video. Enjoy every one of them.
@@syndakitpanda1777 my girlfriend bought a $300 alpaca scarf and I bought a $250 3/8 stubby...we understand each other well. The secret is to not share a checking account buy what you want
Don't be silly, even if money were infinite, space usually isn't so more of those is less room for other tools, AND even if space were infinite, I don't to have to hike that far to get tools 'cuz I'm lazy. You don't want them all. You want the fewest tools you need to get the job done, all within an arm's reach of yourself, each in their own place in your tool cart. Besides, whatever you buy, if you buy all those then they'll be far beyond obsolete and surpassed by newer models before you wear them out.
I already have the high torque 1/2" and it's a beast. Def getting the 3/8 stubby! ***Edit- I've had the 3/8 stubby for a little while now and damn... what a beast!
@@MrSupernova111 3/8" stubby, no doubt about it. 250 ft. lbs of torque, are you kidding, no brainer. and you can use all your sockets you have now without having to get 1/2" sockets. and 1/2 inch sockets are harder to fit into tight places
Good video. I have the 18 volt fuel high torque 1/2 drive. Thing is an absolute beast. The only thing its ever struggled fixing up 4wds is the front u bolt nuts on a 78 f250 front leafs that were probably factory torqued with 40 years of rust loctite. It hammered for a good 30 secs with foward reverse. I let the nuts set for a few minutes and still burnt my fingers moving them.
David Ferrell I have the same gun and it’s amazing. I work on HGV's in the UK and it will undo most thing except wheel nuts. Tempted to buy the 3/8 stubby.
Milwaukee rocks, just had my 3/4" big boy on the pontoon of our floating excavator and totally forgot it. After few minutes of dredging dad noticed it from the shore and started yelling and waving at me. It was completely soaked with muddy salt water but would still function normally. Just gave it a quick clean and dried it in top of the machines radiator.
You wanna hear something worse I had a Bosch drill fall in the pen with the animals sat in manure for 2 days it sat cause we thought it was shoot a year later I got bored took it apart cleaned it up and it worked pretty much like it had before
You might be an idiot for trying to use a power tool while "completely soaked with muddy salt water". The odds of damaging it are high, take it apart and clean it out and dry it first. That is NOT covered under warranty, lol.
mds9185 each time he tried to re thread the bolt back in with the impact i was like NOOOO!!! A simple hand thread start makes all the difference He is Just Creating more work for himself. But i assum its scrap anyways.
the 3/8 M12 Fuel stubby is a really solid impact , you can do alot with it overall as mentioned as long as bolts aren't siezed rusted or destroyed by elements. I scooped up one and now am looking for a good impact wrench socket set
As a heavy diesel mechanic working on large agricultural and quarry machinery, i have the 1/2 m12 and use it every day and the mid torque 1/2. I also have the 3/4 which is my biggest and I am considering buying the 1""
The 3/8 drive M18 is the main work horse for the shop I work at. The 3/8 M12 stubby is perfect for most gas car/truck applications. Great for rotating tires.
This has been one of the best real time usage videos to see what they can do. I thank you sir. For you not long talking my ears off but putting them to work!
I bought the 1/2 stubby. The anvil has more mass and can translate torque better as well have has a snugger fit on sockets. Plus if you need to use anything smaller then a 1/2 you can downsize with adapters and use regular chrome sockets since there wont be enough torque to run much of a risk of shattering or damaging sockets.
I have two M12 1/4" and a M18 1/2", very impressed with both. Don't think I needed anything else. In fact have not touched my Ingersoll Rand air since. The M12 ratchet is pretty nice too. Going cordless whenever possible.
I have found that using 6 pt .impact sockets whenever possible AND real impact extensions ( the larger diameter ones, beefy ones ) gets the torque and impact right where you need it...to the bolt or nut. if you grab the joint there the extensions join / socket on the end you'll feel it gets hot. That's energy wasted....although some will be anyway, bit to a lesser extent. More often than not, I've found that this will simply bust those right loose and BAM....it's out. Great demmo...i like it.... thinking about the 1/2 inch M-18 high torque setup...as a supplement to all my M-12 stuff... TY...
Nice vid. I only own 1 of the impact guns as of today ( m18 1/2" drive) and am very happy with it so far. I will pick up the heavy duty 3/8" drive for for sure. I may or may not buy the 1/4". Nice comparison testing there Rich. I'm a fan of Milwaukee myself slowly building my tool box. Got leaf blower, string trimmer, various battery driven screw/drill guns, corded sawzall, battery sawzall, ect ect...
To any viewing deboss videos, check to ensure that you are still subscribed. I have had to resub 3 times now. Not sure what's going on, but just wanted to make others aware.
Gonna run out and get the 3/8 M12 this weekend. Already got all the other ones except the 3/4 as I have 3/4 and 1 inch in air. The big bolts and nuts need big power. Gas compressor also gives me mobility.
3/8" m12 stubby is my favorite. Versatile enough to reach bolts with 3/8" sockets with ease, but powerful enough that with a good 3/8"-1/2" adapter I haven't found a bolt it can't take off
I have 2 M12 tools. The M12 grease gun is a must for Ag equipment. Before I go out and bale hay I like to hit it with some grease and it has a ton of grease points. The grease gun makes it an easy job. I also have the M12 band saw. I use it for cutting unistrut, conduit, water pipes, and a bunch of other stuff. Both are fantastic tools and when I start building my tool box I will get the Milwaukee 18V tools. We have a couple Ryobi One cordless impacts and they are also great.
@@noahranker4133 There are plenty of places a m18 won't fit. When you are working on light automobiles there isn't much use for a m18 unless the parts are rusted... because it simply won't be practical due to its size in small places.
I hate to be that guy, but chrome sockets on impacts😭 no man no.! Great video though! Just bought a 1/2 stubby impact, and I love it. I work on heavy equipment that come in from over seas. So they're all rusted and beat to hell! My 3/4 onekey absolutely destroys everything in it's path
@@myes344 It's not a matter of nothing happening, it's a matter of not working alongside the impact gun or working properly, they flex a lot and don't transfer all the impact into the bolt. Insted of giving it for ex. 300 nm(europe) it only transfer half that onto the bolt, maybe...
@@KnuXx28 I don't think they had to pay for those guns. They were most probably given by M as sponsorship and they don't care if they get damaged or not...
@@oby-1607 You have that backwards. The more mass the impact gun is moving, the lower the impact force on the fastener. It gets even worse with any extension, then worse still the longer the extension.
I use the mid range torque 3/8 on equipment all day, only break out the 1/2 when I need too but I haven't used my 3/8 or 1/2 air gun since I've bought them, they both are great. To be fair to that 3/4 gun, I've never gotten trouser pad bolts out with a 3/4 air gun, I always have to use a 1 inch gun or torch the head off. Pretty impressive that it took a bolt out of that final drive though.
As an owner of multiple Milwaukee tools myself, I recommend the 2554-20 and 2767-20 or 2863-20, I use my 2554-20 all the time and the only time i use my 2863-20 is when shit gets real, if that won't bring it, i use torches.
I do small engine repair and smaller but powerful is best for me. I dont need anything that snaps bolts. 3/8 works fine and the stumpy impact is perfect. The very fact they can make electric impact tools that work every bit a good as an air powered unit. Doing road side repairs would probably make these tools invaluable. I have a mobile service doing small engine service and anything that van save me time is worth every dime.
I love my Milwaukee power tools corded and cordless. I'm a commercial trailer mechanic so I do all sorts of shit from basic tire changes to fabricating parts for custom trailers. I can say from experience not to waste your time with anything smaller than the original XC batts (like 3.0aH and 4.0aH) with any of the M18 tools. I use my 9.0 and 6.0 HO on my 1/2" drill and 1/2" impact, and my 5.0 on the driver but they do get swapped around when batteries die and I'm in the middle of a large project. My angle grinder, sawzall, and cordless tools all from Milwaukee have never given me a fuss. Even the impact driver with a 1/4" hex - 3/8" square drive adapter never fails to impress me and can handle 3/8" bolts on s-cam bushings with a swivel socket. The 1/2" may have a hard time with lugnuts on a flatbed but I really only used it for lugs once or twice just to test it, and it did like 8 of the 10 lugs on a 15 year old flatbed. Pretty impressive if you ask me, a 1/2" cordless impact can accomplish what I use a 1" drive Chicago Pneumatic impact for. As long as Milwaukee continues to produce good products with the best warranty, I'll keep coughing up the extra $20-40 over the comparable Makita or DeWalt tool. Nothing against either brands, but as a professional, I very much like the warranty and reliability I've had with Milwaukee.
I use the 1/4 hex stubby at work. Works great up to 10mm-13mm. Around 13mm it seems to be hit or miss and begins to struggle around that size and up. It is definitely better than the Bosch which I had before it.
Good review, but I still need to get those excavator bolts off and I'm out of acetylene. Can't say the 3/4 is built for heavy when it struggled to get one bolt off. Let alone all of them, day in/day out. Please compare these to 3/4 and 1" air tools to benchmark. Also check the torques of those rusted bolts. Rusted bolts are real world conditions that people deal with every day. All it takes is one seized bolt to render the tool useless, so there's no such thing as too much torque.
I have the same impacts and ratchets and those things are bad ass and a hell of a lot cheaper than what's on the snap on truck. I love cordless tools they are great and the best part is no stupid ass air lines so you can shove them in anywhere and don't have to worry about a hose.
Being that i own most of these impacts I'll break it down like this: • 1/4 impact for interior automotive and light engine bay stuff • 3/8 stubby impact good for engine bay, caliper bracket bolts, motor bikes and if no extension or adapter is used a lug nut or two if its been torqued to 85ft/lb or just over. • 3/8 / 1/2 mid torque, lug nuts, pretty much everything on cars, does most stuff but does struggle on some suspension work, wont undo axle bolts and caliper bolt if any rust or over torqued, and wouldn't recommend it for agricultural unless it's on new clean equipment with no rust. I • 1/2 high torque will pretty much undo everything automotive and even Agricultural if you dont start using adaptors. • 3/4 big boy stuff, Lorry (tractor trailer stuff) if they aren't way over torqued, all farm equipment and heavy commercial stuff like construction equipment (if not seized or over torqued).
Im a heavy equipment mechanic and even for me 90% of the time i have my 3/8 stubby in my hand a 3/8 gun will do most of what you need in my experience of course you gotta have a good half inch and 3/4 air and 1" air for when you need em
Big m18 1/2 in drive Witha a 3/4 adapter for certain uses Then the smaller 3/8 drive m12 for most things Haven't used my smaller 1/2in drive for years In a shop much like yours on the farm Heavy deisel mixed with automotive
Impressive. That's a nice view of what they can actually do. I got the the 1/2 inch stubby which I haven't used yet, so I'm happy watching your 3/8 stubby.
heavy mass impact sockets and extensions like those you'd find at harbor freight make a BIG difference on the stubby 3/8 impact, thin walled sockets absorb alot of energy making them less effective. i used them to remove the 21mm crank bolt out of a 99 camry 2.2 thats never been taken apart before.
Thank you for the review Rich, it looks like I found what I am getting myself for my birthday.. The little 1/4 stubby and the 3/8 stubby for as little as I need them I may just use the 1/4 and keep on rocking
I never understand why people insist on using the incorrect sockets. Use the impact socket. It’s actually heavier than the chrome and the extra weight also helps in bolt removal and tightening. You should do the track bolts over using an impact socket.
at the end of video , you should use impact socket(chrome socket is thin and less mass) PLUS try to find some a cone that fit with socket and weld it. it will give you more mass to break thing. lisle 77080 is the sample socket for honda crankshaft bolt. i guaranty it will work.
I own the 1/4” , 3/8” and the 1/2” I’m adding the 3/8” stubby soon and all do a great job where were these at 30 years ago I don’t think I would have needed air tools then
M12 Stubby is my favourite tool, I prefer the 1/2” and using it with impact sockets, weight of the socket helps. The tool is so small and has so much torque for its size. Between it and the high torque I don’t really know why the mid torque even exists…
I use my light weight cordless for about everything. I just break em all by hand then zip em out... Ingersoll 1/2 air for hard to break loose stuff. But I'd take all of em that you got for sure.
Those stubbys are ridiculously impressive. Side note when you were rocking it on the first exhaust bolt all I could here in my head was peg rock it barb 😂
Just yesterday I was trying to weigh the options between all the impact wrenches. I bought the 1/2” stubby but I’m now debating between the mid and high torque. Thanks for the video.
@@HVAC_Jae it does, it's hard to pull up under that name, look up Milwaukee 2767 and look for his impact and battery kit, has them with and without charger, and hes usually the best price. Itll say Cottonwood Ca also where its shipped from
My 1/2" HIGH TORQUE will take off 1 1/2" budd nuts off with a deep combo socket and a 3/4 to 1/2 adapter. The problem occurs when you put the nuts back on, if you pound on them too much (not much at all) it exceeds the torque specification. More than a bump will put the torque off the chart on a car or PU. My next one will be a 3/8 drive.
Just bought the 3/8 stubby fuel and I was concerned that it wouldn’t take out most things and it was gonna be a waste of money but after seeing this I’m happy I guess if I’m in a pinch I have my half inch electric corded Bauer and that they could take off anything 😂😅 so I’m pretty happy
What's nice about this test is he's only using the tiny batteries on the smaller M12 units. They are dramatically strknger with the XC larger capacity batteries.
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Thanks for your great channel bud . I look forward to your new videos. I'm glad that you haven't sold to the big conglomerate. There's so many that have and next thing you know it's not free anymore. And they're being told what they can and cannot do by people who don't care about gearheads just profits.
Stay real bud 😎
I could use that pump if you want to sell it
DEBOSS GARAGE so what would be the difference between getting a stubby vs using their regular impact driver and adding an adapter? (For context, I work in home remodeling so I own primarily construction/carpentry tool, but often service my car and the vehicles of friends/others, so mechanic work is a hobby.)
Therefore since I have extensions/adaptors to use sockets with them, wondering what the difference would be on the lower torqued models vs the regular
impact driver. I know the bigger guns are trade/application specific, but what about the smaller?
I'll take that mid tq 3/8, I need that next, maybe the 1/4 also. But already have the others u showed
I think that something wrong with your 3/4inch impact , mine 1/2 m18 1400ft impact taking axle nuts off easy. also took some bolts of cat d4 bulldozer with no problems
See this is the kinda product demo/review I like. Not a few lug nuts torqued to spec right before loosing and that’s it... this is a ton of random bolts at random torque and showing it work in the REAL world. This is a great video
Kinda what that hack lawn mower dude that calls himself a ToolBoss!?? Lmfao
Dude reccomend the 1/2 mid tq over buying the high tq. U gotta be a lawn jockey to advise that in the auto/mechanical world
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I hate to admit this, but I have a 1/2 inch M18 fuel impact and its terrible. It cannot get anything undone without help of a breaker bar. And I'm talking wheel nuts on small VW's. I used to have a clarke plug in impact and I kid you not. Back to back it did better.
The best tool I have ever bought from milwaukee is the m12 ratchet. It actually speeds up work so much. I love milwaukee tools but for an impact you have to o slightly more on the industrial scale for it to be used on old cars
WIZARDMANJM it is the high torque? And what battery are you using on it?
Mechanics that do not use torque wrenches but instead use an impact to get everything "supertight" are lazy a-hole hacks.
Snapping heads off while removing them because someone impacted them on is #!×&%ed. Like valve covers. 8 ft pounds. Put on with a Milwaukee 3/8" 200 ft lbs Stubby.
That's what the 1/4" is really good for- easy installation of clean nuts & bolts, then torquing to spec.
I'm betting that the big rig lug nuts were spun on too tight with a 1" air gun. They should have broke loose with that impact.
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I've always hated the whining of the Milwaukee fan boys in the construction industry throughout the 90's and 2000s.. But dang over the last decade it's hard to ignore them.
I've got both the M12 stubby 1/2" and the high torque M18 1/2" and I will say that the stubby is all you need for most jobs, the high torque is great for the occasion suspension piece or harmonic balancer bolt but for the most part it is isn't entirely necessary
I cant help to feel like a kid watching other kids play with the newest toys on youtube now i understand them !
Im a simple man, I see tool reviews by a mechanic, I upthumb
What I got out of this is I’ll be buying the 3/8 stubby impact. 👍🏻
Yep, me too
Both of you are idiots... Struggles too much and takes too long
RAM TRUCKS or maybe they’re needs are less than what rich did and seeing that it can do it if needed just makes it best for their needs. Not all of us are heavy duty mechanics
The 3/8 stubby is actually pretty nice. I have been using it for a couple weeks now.
Get the 1/2 inch stubby, you can always step down. I just got the 1/2 and it's very nice. Why not get the biggest stubby since you can always step down instead of up.
I bought the m12 1/4 gun with no intention of using it in an engine, but i am seriously impressed by what you've done with it
1/2” stubby is my favorite
Yeah!👍
I bought the 1/2" version of the M12 stubby about 2 years ago now. Wheels, brakes, even the hub nut came off no problem when I had a hub bearing go out on my Chevy 1500. Small enough to work behind the brakes, enough power to break loose rusty bolts. Milwaukee tools are the best!
I used to be a mechanic, just at home now. For home auto use I think the mid torque 3/8 is king of the heap. I have the 1/2 high torque too and for a non professional auto repair environment it’s way more than necessary. The mid is a great impact in every respect and replaced my old 1/2 air gun. Just my .02. Love your vids DEBOSS! Keep them coming
I wholeheartedly agree. It will do 99.999 of the job out there and it’s very compact size for the amount of power and weight ratio. Plus the price is also very good making it the best bang for the buck of all the Milwaukee impacts out there. If you can only own one impact it’s the one to get for sure. Plus it is safer than the big heavy high torque ones. The big heavy ones are harder to control and can snap nuts and bolts off. Also can twist or injure your wrists if not careful or have weak wrists.
Those are the exact 2 guns I have for home use and I couldn’t agree more!!!!!! Though I do wish I had a 1/4 stubby for doing my personal motorcycle stuff, maybe add one soon!
I have several of these impacts myself (M12 3/8 Stubby, M12 3/8 Regular, M18 3/8, M18 1/2 High torque). My rec. for most people is just the 3/8 M12 stubby. It's the same power as the older M18 3/8 but in a smaller package. The M18 1/2 you see a lot of youtubers use is really only needed for bolts that are > passenger cars. Don't bother with 1/4 stuff.
This is the best Milwaukee ad ever. My first Milwaukee tool was a 6365 circ saw, bought in 1976. I paid $76, and thought I was making an investment. I still have it, and it is still a great tool. So is my 4 amp Sawzall. I should probably put the Sawzall on the wall, but I do use it sometimes just to see the sparks fly - literally. Globalization has made it hard to follow the pea under the shell, but Milwaukee today seems to be a solid company that makes durable tools. I just don't get why mechanics need to use electric tools all the time. I get the utility of power tools for jobs like tire removal, but 90% of the time, a speed handle will get it done just as well as an electric tool, with a much lower risk of breaking the bolt. I think dudes just like power tools. That's cool, I understand.
Sam Cooke I’ve only recently started on Milwaukee tools after wasting money on some cheaper ones. So far they are awesome and make my job heaps easier and quicker. As for speed brace vs 3/8 stubby, the stubby fits in more places and is great for bolts with a small amount of locktite, like seat bolts. On some jobs I can almost half the time taken compared to hand tools👍
Power tools aren't important for one job, or two jobs.
8 hours a day though? Those saved seconds add up real fast, especially since you aren't sapping your hand and wrist stamina spinning and cranking wrenches manually. Power tools let you work just as hard at 4pm as at 8am.
I own the high torque one and I must say that is a BEAST. I'm looking to buy in the future the stubby 1/2 inch drive for smaller spaces, and for less effort jobs I have the m12 fuel impact driver with the 3/8 drive adapter that have great torque too. Milwaukee tools are just unique.
In this episode Rich plays with his rusty nuts.
Milwaukee is top dog for anyone turning wrenches everyday. Personally I am a mobile mechanic and I work on heavy equipment, light and medium duty trucks, forklifts etc. I’d be absolutely screwed without my GEN 1 3/8 ratchet, the latest 3/8 m12 stubby impact and my M18 1/2 high torque impact. My go to’s. Time savers and money makers.
Thanks for the video. Enjoy every one of them.
You're asking the wrong question...the question is why not have them all?
YOU NEED THEM ALL! ALL THE TOOLS!
That's what I'm talking about , some women wives and girls friends will never understand
@@syndakitpanda1777 my girlfriend bought a $300 alpaca scarf and I bought a $250 3/8 stubby...we understand each other well. The secret is to not share a checking account buy what you want
Don't be silly, even if money were infinite, space usually isn't so more of those is less room for other tools, AND even if space were infinite, I don't to have to hike that far to get tools 'cuz I'm lazy. You don't want them all. You want the fewest tools you need to get the job done, all within an arm's reach of yourself, each in their own place in your tool cart.
Besides, whatever you buy, if you buy all those then they'll be far beyond obsolete and surpassed by newer models before you wear them out.
@@stinkycheese804 disagree. i want all the tools! i wanna be like scrooge mcduck diving into my see of tools inside my shop vault!
Agree with you 100%
I already have the high torque 1/2" and it's a beast. Def getting the 3/8 stubby! ***Edit- I've had the 3/8 stubby for a little while now and damn... what a beast!
That's the god combo.
What do you recommend for DIY car jobs? Thanks!
@@MrSupernova111 3/8" stubby, no doubt about it. 250 ft. lbs of torque, are you kidding, no brainer. and you can use all your sockets you have now without having to get 1/2" sockets. and 1/2 inch sockets are harder to fit into tight places
I bought my Milwaukee stuff because of you. I own the 3/8 ratchet and the 1/2 mid torque imoact and I'mma buy the high torque next
What have you needed the. High torque for?
Good video. I have the 18 volt fuel high torque 1/2 drive. Thing is an absolute beast. The only thing its ever struggled fixing up 4wds is the front u bolt nuts on a 78 f250 front leafs that were probably factory torqued with 40 years of rust loctite. It hammered for a good 30 secs with foward reverse. I let the nuts set for a few minutes and still burnt my fingers moving them.
David Ferrell I have the same gun and it’s amazing. I work on HGV's in the UK and it will undo most thing except wheel nuts. Tempted to buy the 3/8 stubby.
That 12v 3/8" is super impressive. I might have to pick one of those up.
I would love to see this done with all impact grade sockets and extensions.
Areant you supposed to be colorblind in todays world, a silver socket can do everything a black socket can and vice versa.... Lol
@@tomstutz2645 impact sockets are made of thicker but softer steel, so they dont shatter under high impact forces
@@WoodCutr1 no dude, i know😂😂 im just making a jab at the state of the world
@@tomstutz2645 ahh ok lmao
Totally agree guys a cowboy
Yes Rich
i got the M12 3/8 inch and i love it
from lug nut to all the bolts on brakes job effortlessly.
as light as Bosch 18V but more power
I love that stubby M12 3/8, works really well
I personally have the M12 stubby 3/8in impact and the M18 fuel 1/2in impact. Love them both!
Milwaukee rocks, just had my 3/4" big boy on the pontoon of our floating excavator and totally forgot it. After few minutes of dredging dad noticed it from the shore and started yelling and waving at me. It was completely soaked with muddy salt water but would still function normally. Just gave it a quick clean and dried it in top of the machines radiator.
Should probably get it cleaned inside
You wanna hear something worse I had a Bosch drill fall in the pen with the animals sat in manure for 2 days it sat cause we thought it was shoot a year later I got bored took it apart cleaned it up and it worked pretty much like it had before
You might be an idiot for trying to use a power tool while "completely soaked with muddy salt water". The odds of damaging it are high, take it apart and clean it out and dry it first. That is NOT covered under warranty, lol.
17:40 cross threads bolt back in, whoops, scene ends. lol he will fix that screw up off camera....
mds9185 each time he tried to re thread the bolt back in with the impact i was like NOOOO!!! A simple hand thread start makes all the difference
He is Just Creating more work for himself.
But i assum its scrap anyways.
@@JohnEOtherSide I don't usually cross thread bolts but when I do I slam that sucker in with an impact.
@@JohnEOtherSide Never need any loctite, just cross thread, a few extra uga-dugas and good to go!
the 3/8 M12 Fuel stubby is a really solid impact , you can do alot with it overall as mentioned as long as bolts aren't siezed rusted or destroyed by elements. I scooped up one and now am looking for a good impact wrench socket set
As a heavy diesel mechanic working on large agricultural and quarry machinery, i have the 1/2 m12 and use it every day and the mid torque 1/2. I also have the 3/4 which is my biggest and I am considering buying the 1""
I can't believe how much work that 3/8 stunny could handle. Thanks for the upload!
Ya shoulda added to the description, the "real world" test of all the tools on the engine tear down. I don't own a shop, but still enjoyed watching!
Real world testing and no shilling. Thank you!
That stubby 3/8’s is awesome. I love that thing. I fix stuff for free sometimes cause I love it so much.
And here I am with a 1/2" air powered ingorsoll rand wrench. Those milwaukees are beast.
If you're in a shop go with air It'll last you longer. At home? Go cordless. Both have their place
The 3/8 drive M18 is the main work horse for the shop I work at. The 3/8 M12 stubby is perfect for most gas car/truck applications. Great for rotating tires.
This has been one of the best real time usage videos to see what they can do. I thank you sir. For you not long talking my ears off but putting them to work!
real world test not like a manufacturers review where everything is new and screwed in and out a dozen times before. Best add for Millwaukee I seen
I bought the 1/2 stubby. The anvil has more mass and can translate torque better as well have has a snugger fit on sockets. Plus if you need to use anything smaller then a 1/2 you can downsize with adapters and use regular chrome sockets since there wont be enough torque to run much of a risk of shattering or damaging sockets.
I just picked up that same Milwaukee Tool Box you have at Home Depot! Absolutely love it!
I have two M12 1/4" and a M18 1/2", very impressed with both. Don't think I needed anything else. In fact have not touched my Ingersoll Rand air since. The M12 ratchet is pretty nice too. Going cordless whenever possible.
I love my 3/8 stubby! I also love the 1/2 brushless DeWalt, both are excellent.
You can tell his tools are well used because sockets like to slide off real easy. He’s a hard working guy
I have found that using 6 pt .impact sockets whenever possible AND real impact extensions ( the larger diameter ones, beefy ones ) gets the torque and impact right where you need it...to the bolt or nut. if you grab the joint there the extensions join / socket on the end you'll feel it gets hot. That's energy wasted....although some will be anyway, bit to a lesser extent. More often than not, I've found that this will simply bust those right loose and BAM....it's out.
Great demmo...i like it.... thinking about the 1/2 inch M-18 high torque setup...as a supplement to all my M-12 stuff... TY...
Nice vid. I only own 1 of the impact guns as of today ( m18 1/2" drive) and am very happy with it so far. I will pick up the heavy duty 3/8" drive for for sure. I may or may not buy the 1/4". Nice comparison testing there Rich. I'm a fan of Milwaukee myself slowly building my tool box. Got leaf blower, string trimmer, various battery driven screw/drill guns, corded sawzall, battery sawzall, ect ect...
To any viewing deboss videos, check to ensure that you are still subscribed. I have had to resub 3 times now. Not sure what's going on, but just wanted to make others aware.
Gonna run out and get the 3/8 M12 this weekend. Already got all the other ones except the 3/4 as I have 3/4 and 1 inch in air. The big bolts and nuts need big power. Gas compressor also gives me mobility.
3/8" m12 stubby is my favorite. Versatile enough to reach bolts with 3/8" sockets with ease, but powerful enough that with a good 3/8"-1/2" adapter I haven't found a bolt it can't take off
I have 2 M12 tools. The M12 grease gun is a must for Ag equipment. Before I go out and bale hay I like to hit it with some grease and it has a ton of grease points. The grease gun makes it an easy job. I also have the M12 band saw. I use it for cutting unistrut, conduit, water pipes, and a bunch of other stuff. Both are fantastic tools and when I start building my tool box I will get the Milwaukee 18V tools. We have a couple Ryobi One cordless impacts and they are also great.
Nothing more satisfying than watching these impacts zing off all them bolts
M12 1/2” is the sweet spot between them all
Lexicon Devil m18 is much better
@@noahranker4133 There are plenty of places a m18 won't fit. When you are working on light automobiles there isn't much use for a m18 unless the parts are rusted... because it simply won't be practical due to its size in small places.
I hate to be that guy, but chrome sockets on impacts😭 no man no.! Great video though! Just bought a 1/2 stubby impact, and I love it. I work on heavy equipment that come in from over seas. So they're all rusted and beat to hell! My 3/4 onekey absolutely destroys everything in it's path
Chrome is ok cuz the impact is not that powerful. I use on air impact. Nothing happens. But i try not to on air
@@myes344 It's not a matter of nothing happening, it's a matter of not working alongside the impact gun or working properly, they flex a lot and don't transfer all the impact into the bolt. Insted of giving it for ex. 300 nm(europe) it only transfer half that onto the bolt, maybe...
Not to mention my biggest pet peeve is it ruins your anvil rings
@@KnuXx28 I don't think they had to pay for those guns. They were most probably given by M as sponsorship and they don't care if they get damaged or not...
Possibly! just my common practice 😁
Gotta use impact sockets AND impact sockets otherwise your eating a lot of power with chrome. Kinda skews the results.
Makes it even more impressive
Very true.
It's fine. I got impact rated sockets and extensions, but I know MANY people don't have them and don't care to buy them, so this is a good test.
The heavier the socket, the more the stored energy to the bolt or nut.
@@oby-1607 You have that backwards. The more mass the impact gun is moving, the lower the impact force on the fastener. It gets even worse with any extension, then worse still the longer the extension.
I use the mid range torque 3/8 on equipment all day, only break out the 1/2 when I need too but I haven't used my 3/8 or 1/2 air gun since I've bought them, they both are great. To be fair to that 3/4 gun, I've never gotten trouser pad bolts out with a 3/4 air gun, I always have to use a 1 inch gun or torch the head off. Pretty impressive that it took a bolt out of that final drive though.
As an owner of multiple Milwaukee tools myself, I recommend the 2554-20 and 2767-20 or 2863-20, I use my 2554-20 all the time and the only time i use my 2863-20 is when shit gets real, if that won't bring it, i use torches.
I do small engine repair and smaller but powerful is best for me. I dont need anything that snaps bolts. 3/8 works fine and the stumpy impact is perfect. The very fact they can make electric impact tools that work every bit a good as an air powered unit. Doing road side repairs would probably make these tools invaluable. I have a mobile service doing small engine service and anything that van save me time is worth every dime.
i just purchased a stubby 3/8///its a pretty impressive little wrench..great torque..
For occasional budget DIYer like me ....buying impact wrench in an overkillllllll.....lol
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I love my Milwaukee power tools corded and cordless. I'm a commercial trailer mechanic so I do all sorts of shit from basic tire changes to fabricating parts for custom trailers. I can say from experience not to waste your time with anything smaller than the original XC batts (like 3.0aH and 4.0aH) with any of the M18 tools. I use my 9.0 and 6.0 HO on my 1/2" drill and 1/2" impact, and my 5.0 on the driver but they do get swapped around when batteries die and I'm in the middle of a large project. My angle grinder, sawzall, and cordless tools all from Milwaukee have never given me a fuss. Even the impact driver with a 1/4" hex - 3/8" square drive adapter never fails to impress me and can handle 3/8" bolts on s-cam bushings with a swivel socket. The 1/2" may have a hard time with lugnuts on a flatbed but I really only used it for lugs once or twice just to test it, and it did like 8 of the 10 lugs on a 15 year old flatbed. Pretty impressive if you ask me, a 1/2" cordless impact can accomplish what I use a 1" drive Chicago Pneumatic impact for. As long as Milwaukee continues to produce good products with the best warranty, I'll keep coughing up the extra $20-40 over the comparable Makita or DeWalt tool. Nothing against either brands, but as a professional, I very much like the warranty and reliability I've had with Milwaukee.
I use the 1/4 hex stubby at work. Works great up to 10mm-13mm. Around 13mm it seems to be hit or miss and begins to struggle around that size and up. It is definitely better than the Bosch which I had before it.
we use the 3/4 at the mine all the time, it works great for when were putting everything back together.
Good review, but I still need to get those excavator bolts off and I'm out of acetylene. Can't say the 3/4 is built for heavy when it struggled to get one bolt off. Let alone all of them, day in/day out.
Please compare these to 3/4 and 1" air tools to benchmark. Also check the torques of those rusted bolts. Rusted bolts are real world conditions that people deal with every day.
All it takes is one seized bolt to render the tool useless, so there's no such thing as too much torque.
They have the 1" high torque impact out. 1800 ft lbs I believe. Ought to take them right out of there.
I have the same impacts and ratchets and those things are bad ass and a hell of a lot cheaper than what's on the snap on truck. I love cordless tools they are great and the best part is no stupid ass air lines so you can shove them in anywhere and don't have to worry about a hose.
Might just be the digital audio but the 1/4 inch one sounds the most pissed off, I like that.
Being that i own most of these impacts I'll break it down like this:
• 1/4 impact for interior automotive and light engine bay stuff
• 3/8 stubby impact good for engine bay, caliper bracket bolts, motor bikes and if no extension or adapter is used a lug nut or two if its been torqued to 85ft/lb or just over.
• 3/8 / 1/2 mid torque, lug nuts, pretty much everything on cars, does most stuff but does struggle on some suspension work, wont undo axle bolts and caliper bolt if any rust or over torqued, and wouldn't recommend it for agricultural unless it's on new clean equipment with no rust. I
• 1/2 high torque will pretty much undo everything automotive and even Agricultural if you dont start using adaptors.
• 3/4 big boy stuff, Lorry (tractor trailer stuff) if they aren't way over torqued, all farm equipment and heavy commercial stuff like construction equipment (if not seized or over torqued).
Im a heavy equipment mechanic and even for me 90% of the time i have my 3/8 stubby in my hand a 3/8 gun will do most of what you need in my experience of course you gotta have a good half inch and 3/4 air and 1" air for when you need em
Big m18 1/2 in drive
Witha a 3/4 adapter for certain uses
Then the smaller 3/8 drive m12 for most things
Haven't used my smaller 1/2in drive for years
In a shop much like yours on the farm
Heavy deisel mixed with automotive
Thank you Rich! Going to add to the M12 Collection with the M12 3/8 stubby! Already have the M12 grease gun, hammer drill and led lantern.
You're right about those extensions. The slack kills the impact from hammering.
the best video I ever seen not a lot talking but demonstration👍👍👍👍👍
Impressive. That's a nice view of what they can actually do. I got the the 1/2 inch stubby which I haven't used yet, so I'm happy watching your 3/8 stubby.
Great presentation my friend. Definitely the best video that I’ve come across so far! 😎👍🏽
heavy mass impact sockets and extensions like those you'd find at harbor freight make a BIG difference on the stubby 3/8 impact, thin walled sockets absorb alot of energy making them less effective. i used them to remove the 21mm crank bolt out of a 99 camry 2.2 thats never been taken apart before.
Finally a video with all those models instead of trying to sell me 1.
That 3/8 stubby is very close to being the only impact you'll need for automotive applications. (cars up to full size pickups/SUV)
that 1/4" impact changed my life i gotta say
Thank you for the review Rich, it looks like I found what I am getting myself for my birthday.. The little 1/4 stubby and the 3/8 stubby for as little as I need them I may just use the 1/4 and keep on rocking
The stubby impact is the best thing i have layed my hands on
I never understand why people insist on using the incorrect sockets. Use the impact socket. It’s actually heavier than the chrome and the extra weight also helps in bolt removal and tightening. You should do the track bolts over using an impact socket.
I have the 3/8 stubby 6ah battery. Only time I need more power is crank bolts only for cars. amazing tool.
at the end of video , you should use impact socket(chrome socket is thin and less mass) PLUS try to find some a cone that fit with socket and weld it. it will give you more mass to break thing. lisle 77080 is the sample socket for honda crankshaft bolt. i guaranty it will work.
I own the 1/4” , 3/8” and the 1/2” I’m adding the 3/8” stubby soon and all do a great job where were these at 30 years ago I don’t think I would have needed air tools then
1/2 inch stubby is my preferred gun. More versatile as it’s right in the middle size wise
I spy a 5.9 ISB with a P-7100!😁
On that type of tear down work I think mid-torque 3/8" & 1/2" would work along with the modo high-torque 1/2" for back up.
M12 Stubby is my favourite tool, I prefer the 1/2” and using it with impact sockets, weight of the socket helps. The tool is so small and has so much torque for its size. Between it and the high torque I don’t really know why the mid torque even exists…
I use my light weight cordless for about everything. I just break em all by hand then zip em out... Ingersoll 1/2 air for hard to break loose stuff. But I'd take all of em that you got for sure.
You can imagine that 1/4” as a little dude with “O-over the TOP!” playing in his head as he man-handles the head bolts...
Nice blacked-out S124 in the background with what looks like Monoblocks and an AMG body kit!
That stubby is a beast. Thanks I just ordered me one with a 6.0 battery.
Those stubbys are ridiculously impressive.
Side note when you were rocking it on the first exhaust bolt all I could here in my head was peg rock it barb 😂
Just yesterday I was trying to weigh the options between all the impact wrenches. I bought the 1/2” stubby but I’m now debating between the mid and high torque. Thanks for the video.
Grab the 2767, and the 3/8 mid tq, shop around! I found sandegiotoolsforless on Ebay the best deal on 2767 1/2 high tq
@@kwmiked "sandegiotoolsforless" doesn't exist on ebay, I just checked.
@@HVAC_Jae it does, it's hard to pull up under that name, look up Milwaukee 2767 and look for his impact and battery kit, has them with and without charger, and hes usually the best price. Itll say Cottonwood Ca also where its shipped from
@@HVAC_Jae there's a link to his page, click on 'sellers other items and go thru his pages, good luck. We've bought 3-4 impact kits from him
My 1/2" HIGH TORQUE will take off 1 1/2" budd nuts off with a deep combo socket and a 3/4 to 1/2 adapter. The problem occurs when you put the nuts back on, if you pound on them too much (not much at all) it exceeds the torque specification. More than a bump will put the torque off the chart on a car or PU. My next one will be a 3/8 drive.
I can't find my 1/2 air impact gun, good excuse to buy one of these.
This is oddly satisfying to watch him take out bolts.
Thanks for the video. Definitely picking up 1 soon.
I'm really impressed by how well the 1/4 did
Just bought the 3/8 stubby fuel and I was concerned that it wouldn’t take out most things and it was gonna be a waste of money but after seeing this I’m happy I guess if I’m in a pinch I have my half inch electric corded Bauer and that they could take off anything 😂😅 so I’m pretty happy
You need the 80pc 3/8 SUNEX Master impact set which includes wobbles... Great video, I own the 3/8 stub
By far the best real world review
What's nice about this test is he's only using the tiny batteries on the smaller M12 units. They are dramatically strknger with the XC larger capacity batteries.