BOLTR: Milwaukee Fuel Ratchet

I do the deed to a Milwaukee Ratchet. It ain't tea bag.

[@almostanengineer]

“I’m a busy man, no time to reach for a hammer” Next Shot: Hammer Appears

[@johnbutler6774]

Ave, would you mind looking into the collapse of the tower crane in Dallas at City Lights on June 9th? I can't find any information on the cause and would love a hypothesis from you. While there were strong winds, the collapse just doesn't make sense. I really enjoyed your vidjeo on the Seattle crane incident and I have a somewhat vested interest in this project. Thanks.

[@galenmarek8287]

Ole thumb detector

[@ElbowFalls]

This channel is like duolingo for mech nerds. Talking like AvE is now my lifes goal.

[@ram4nd]

Don't forget about the occasional cunninglingus.

[@loganmerryman202]

I'm already there

[@johnboyofalaska4182]

Too late. My kids are already using skookum as frig and sweedish nutrounder. The rest they are gonna have to wait for. I use the rest of my AVE-isms with other 10 year old grownups.

[@thepjup4507]

please dont that is so cringe

[@thromboid]

You know what's cringe? Calling stuff out as cringe. Oh, wait... :D

[@projectstruggle7594]

Everything's a hammer...unless it's a screwdriver.. then it's a chisel...or punch

[@iamblaineful]

Curt Is Every one of my tools has a hammer side....LOL

[@TomaxSin]

Nearly pissed myself reading this comment... So spot on!

[@merlinnorman7403]

You should put that on a shirt.

[@EdgyNumber1]

All of which are called a Birmingham Precision Tool.

[@hadeez2651]

well just turn it around and bang on whatever youre about to hammer with the backside of the handle, thank me later

[@sethstanbury6126]

“PA6, glass fibre 30%” needs to be put on a shirt

[@MoRsIdAd]

Agreed

[@shackwrrr]

That would be one itchy shirt

[@i-love-comountains3850]

@@shackwrrr daww ye beat me to it!

[@ITubeTooInc]

I wouldn't want to wear a glass fibre reinforced shirt... ;-)

[@muppetpaster]

Who's stopping you?

[@carlosanaya8161]

I wonder if a enginerd ever wonders on his drawing board, i better not AvE might show this to everyone and call me a fuktard.

[@aserta]

Thing is, it's not the engineers at fault here, it's the wank..err i mean the design department and the cost saving department that ruin the tools.

[@frumpd63]

Affirmative, good buddy.

[@Garth2011]

Most engineers are over ruled by the bean counters. Otherwise, we'd still have tools that last and function perfectly. Additionally, it's usually the electronics that go bad in everything before the mechanical side fails. Cheap power supplies and under rated components tend to find their way into products.

[@markfergerson2145]

@O R Y X The clipboard kunts will have been kicked upstairs or have migrated to another department or even another company by the time any consequences come a-knockin'. The engineers and machinists who like to keep a job for life? They'll just look at each other and sigh. Been there, had that done to me.

[@carlosanaya8161]

@@Rsenior1981 i bet whomever gave the go ahead on the triton 5.4 heads had a document as well, and the piece of trash that designed the northstar 4.8, and whoever the cunty basterd that let the ram 1500's go with a sharp cheddar rear end that shakes harder than cement vibrator.

[@colemanbonner]

Checking in after 1 year of daily usage- I have the 1/4, the 1/4 extended, and the 3/8 versions of this tool. The failures I’m seeing are the detention ball getting weak in the 1/4 anvil and eventually falling out of the anvil. Happened twice. The ratchets still chooch like new. I beat on them hard, they get dropped, dunked, dusted, etc. apart from the 1/4” anvils, they’re perfect. Thanks for your excellent, entertaining, informative and inspiring work.

[@4cnkh4]

Thanks for your update I’m just about to buy the long reach 3/8

[@martylucas8557]

@@4cnkh4, I’ve had the 1/2” Fuel Ratchet for at least three years. What an amazing tool. What I like about the 1/2” is the extra power you get, I can always put a3/8” adapter on for the smaller sockets.

[@Taylordrifts]

I've used my Fuel 3/8 and 1/4" ratchets a ton, cranked on them to break free 100+ ft/lb bolts, and yet to have a failure. the 1/4" is nice because the head is really small. Gets into those impossible spots.

[@MrEv50]

Love your channel, watch every video!

[@colemanbonner]

I got the 3/8 and the long-head 1/4, and I agree! They’re excellent! I keep the 4.0 battery on the 3/8 and it runs all day long. I find that you can break loose a lot by “impacting” with it by spinning the socket 1/2 a second and dropping it down on the fastener. Gets a nice impulse without jerking the wrist too hard

[@martylucas8557]

Why didn’t you just get the M12 Fuel 1/2” Ratchet? Then you have the best of both, with more torque. Just throw on a 3/8” adapter. I get the smaller 1/4”.

[@garrettgiuffre5653]

I demand a tappy tap tapp shirt

[@howacarworks]

I use the 3/8 version of this all the time. It actually often fits in tighter spaces than a 3/8" hand ratchet. I've piled the force on it and so far I haven't broke it. I know AvE puts the boot in on milfckee fairly often but in my view it's the best gear on the consumer market - at least here in Europe.

[@matthewbrake9285]

You've called it. The paddle pivot pin broke out of the clamshell...

[@jman1121]

Needs pinned.....

[@matthewbrake9285]

@@jman1121 to be honest I prefer it without the paddle in the way, prevents accidental discharge when your up in there

[@WarHawk427]

@@matthewbrake9285 I think they also sell a pill to fix that problem.

[@ichoozjc]

...and slipped in to the dingus end.

[@LowMS3]

Not gonna lie i got attacked by the strap on man but my electric ratchet seems much much nicer imo. Yes it was expensive but i like the button better than the paddle.

[@plhwilliams]

"Don't ever catch old, it's ******* terminal!" Teeshirt please :-)

[@ICanDoThatToo2]

Already got it cuz everyone around me got it. Friggin anti-vaxxers ...

[@plhwilliams]

Same here - surrounded by old geezers..

[@SuperCape]

Battery housing's gonnu brek! Battery is basically an integrated cheaterbar!

[@kevinross5374]

SuperCape was my first impression, but all 3 of mine are still kicking fuel then older 3/8&1/4 with smaller heads

[@rhye_guy7717]

I've been abusing mine for the last 2 years and no issues.

[@jamesg7022]

I've been using my 1/4" fuel for a year. Plenty of power even with a 1/4 to 3/8 stubby adapter. Never use my air 3/8 or 1/4 anymore

[@matthewkrahn3]

I cracked a battery. Still works fine.

[@goldfishi5776]

There’s 8802 ways to repair broken plastic..

[@ProlificInvention]

"You'll have to forgive me my non sequitur here, in case I'm jumping around, running the roads like a 3 balled tomcat. Busier than frig..." 😂

[@cigr]

I have the 3/8" versions, and I love them. They aren't going to break loose a really stuck bolt, but that's not really what they're for. They're amazing for pulling out those long bolts under the hood that take forever by hand. They're also small enough to fit into most places you can use a standard ratchet.

[@Cam-zw8lj]

I found them to be a life saver on m50/52/54 belt drive and accessory bolts that are 6 inches plus and down halfway in the engine bay. Takes seconds instead of minutes.

[@WalkerKlondyke]

TheMcspreader that’s the nightmare fuel that keeps me up at night.

[@MongooseTacticool]

@@TheMcspreader oof, don't ask you how you know, right?

[@girrafrica]

TheMcspreader been there. Done that.

[@TheLexiconDevils]

Definitely worth buying the fuel version though it will break more than the non fuel. I have both.

[@Vic9mm]

I've had one for about a year now the only failure I can report is 1 of the T screws came loose and disappeared. I've dropped it several times from 4-5feet no major damage to the case but the top metal housing does have some scuffs and minor dents. I work on semi tractors (Fleet). Overall very happy with this tool.

[@Rightnt]

I have one of these and use it in an auto shop. The flashing battery indicator flashing is the tool reaching the torque limit of the motor, I've had the happen with fully charged batteries. I've had mine for almost a year and had no issues with it.

[@stephangiroux1435]

As a Milwaukee tools repair center I can tell you the circuit board is what fails before the switch or the housing. That said the biggest issue is the 200 lbs gorilla torquing on it that breaks the anvil assembly. Love your videos keep em coming.

[@ddd228]

MOSFETS is one if his favorite things! Only in a Brush less motor?

[@j0rzeh]

280 Lbs Gorilla here, Mines held up to hours a day use :)

[@GeorgeTsiros]

@@ddd228 you will find mosfets on driver boards for brushed motors too!

[@xy-yt3xp]

This is the info we need. Thank you

[@seabass22]

How hard are the circuit boards to replace and can they be ordered?

[@bubbahogg-buga4613]

thats not a cpu 0r micro controller, its a custom 3 phase driver+controller based on the TI 8301.. this chip needs a lot less supporting components than the traditional 8301.

[@DClairRobinson]

The real question: how good of a hammer is it?

[@jimmygibbs111]

Purty good one

[@paultucker2027]

lol

[@rickmazurek2452]

quite

[@stanervin6108]

Or doorstop

[@uncleputes]

Worked well once, yes I'm guilty but hey, I can't kill the lil gem!

[@drauggen486]

"Do you really need more than one horsepower?" Is something I never thought I would hear you say. I feel dirty.

[@posty1111]

Had the brushed and brushless ones. Loved them both. Easy to replace broken anvil ends and the only other thing I have had break on my brushless is dropping it battery first. The battery housing broke but the tool was just fine. Had the brushed one for 3+ years and the brushless for almost two years now. Work as a Mobil equipment mechanic and easily my favorite tool.

[@wtrooms]

I think AvE has been spending too much time on the CNC, the disassembly routine was like watching a lobster wearing oven mitts!

[@disarm2k10]

Yes, too slow and not enough chainsaw

[@stephengoodman4427]

Lobster mitts. Heh heh.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

Agreed

[@nobodycares7580]

My impact died, and the little m12 3/8 ratchet ripped out 24 8 inch lag bolts from a deck without any complaint. Was hotter than hell but did it on one of the big batteries without replacement. Tip for getting extra starting torque is hold it loosely and let er start swinging around then give it a good grip. Easily 2-3x more torque while spinning vs at dead stop. It is a dicey game of knuckle busting though...

[@ddd228]

YEP! I/we have been pinned.

[@A-stray42]

Stiff clamshell? Too many Kegels lol

[@anthonyjones657]

Hahaha

[@gavincarstens6497]

Bahahs

[@GlennHamblin]

But(t) that's a good thing!

[@Jpilgrim30]

Been using the 3/8 model daily for awhile now in a high volume shop and it’s been solid. I’ve switched all of my cordless tools over to the fuel lineup and haven’t had a failure yet. They are hard to beat for the price and the battery platform is solid.

[@erat91]

I don't have the 1/2" version, but i have the 3/8th version. The thing that's wearing out is the plastic casing from "reefing" on it. I can tell it's starting to get a little sloppy / loose. Other than that it's been holding up great. Also, i don't think i've ever had a switch die on any of the Makita tools at work, heavy industrial setting. It's always something different, but never the switch. Just food for thought.

[@kilroy4843]

Mine the ratchet end is getting sloppy as well as the handle ever so slightly. 3 years of use on planes and occasional stints of rebuilding smaller a/c split rim wheels. Its used and abused and maybe 2 more years before i either have them rebuild the end or buy another.

[@RomaraAhallow]

3/8 user here. I noticed that as a possibility so I've been keeping an extending 3/8 ratchet to bust the nuts, then coming back with the power wrench to really move them. Takes a hair more time but if you paid for the tool it's worth it.

[@kilroy4843]

@@RomaraAhallow thats what i do when rebuilding tires.

[@WereAllThatBored]

I was thinking this would be the case. Would be worth their time to extend the metal all the way back to the battery housing.

[@dirk_diggler320]

AvE , I have an old 3/8 model that is about 7 to 8 years old . Would you like to break it down when I replace it next month ??

[@arduinoversusevil2025]

love too! please send email to [e-mail] and I'll trade you for a freshly torn down 3/8. interesting then and now...

[@disarm2k10]

All loose parts for your own entertainment in the basement haha

[@BramBiesiekierski]

I have an old model 3/8" aswell. I was thoroughly dissapointed with its weak perfomance.

[@lucky13sss10]

Love my older "black head" 3/8". Been beating it the last year when my stubby 3/8 impact wont fit. I plan to get the new 1/2" as well.

[@BramBiesiekierski]

@@vaderdudenator1 Yeah pretty much. It had no power. I found that i would usually have to loosen any fastener first with a spanner or ratchet first. So any time and convienince you gain with an electric ratchet, is lost with double handling tools. And it was still kinda bulky when you compare to a regular ratchet/spanner. I have had about 3 different models of the 12v 3/8" impact gun and found that a far supperior tool. At times where that wont fit, i simply use a ratchet, or ratchet spanners. I work mobile on industrial/construction/earthmoving machinery and have to carry tools into site or on to the machine. So i like to keep my tool bag full of only the most efficient and usefull tools. And the 3/8" ratchet simply was a waste of space and wieght. And wasnt near as usefull as i thought it would be when i purchased it.

[@jeetaboy]

Nice review. Nice to hear "Tappy tap tappy" again. For some reason I crack up everytime and my wife thinks I'm insane.

[@Thompson-from-Finland]

Mee too 🤣. My wife thinks that im insane because i watch these videos. But she is really crazy cause she watches some transsexual dude makeup videos

[@theslimeylimey]

It cracks me up how you rip it apart before you've even tried it out :)

[@a89proof]

You must be new here. Welcome to the channel. As our patron saint hath commanded, Don't turn it on - Take it apart!

[@paulhouchen9010]

The unboxing was disappointing with no chainsaw

[@AGuyCalledTyler]

In most of these videos I don’t know what he is talking about but it is hilarious

[@sonieee121]

It's a romance language. Think French and Chinook

[@AGuyCalledTyler]

Kevin Yeah

[@hastonian]

None of us do. Just enjoy the ride

[@alittlelifeleft8232]

"Pardon my tremor, it's too early for medication yet" -AvE 2019

[@HardKnocksForge]

I have one in 3/8” and it’s been great. Only thing that’s broke is my wallet...

[@jpegjake]

Milwaukee is great.... but for the ratchet im gonna grab the husky on sale now for 60 smackers

[@kelvannyn]

I have the 1/2" and use it for building equipment maintenance. It works great for assembly and disassembly. That 60 ft-lbs is not a lot, and it's a clunky ratchet when you are in tight spaces trying to break loose motor mount bolts. Works great on tensioning bolts though, so using it to drive cnc adjustments should be fantastic.

[@joeyf504327]

plug in wall motor are usually brushless single phase induction motors... Sooo the AC to DC to 3Phase AC conversion induces high losses but does gain the ability for total speed control and torque control. But single phase induction motor is dirt cheap compared to all that nonsense.

[@xXAaronBehmXx]

I work in the automotive industry and this ratchet and the M12 Fuel 3/8" drive ratchet are used more often than I thought they would be. The 3/8" has a bit more torque than the 1/2" one does, but that could also just be that it spin-a-ma-things at a higher velocity than the bigger counterpart. I have yet to break anything on either of the two electric ratchets, but one of my coworkers has gone through 3 of them. The usual suspect for him is the paddle switch pin, or the circuit board.

[@kilroy4843]

I have the 3/8 non fuel unit for bit over 3 years. Plastic case is just starting to get a little loose, ratchet end occasionally slips 1 tooth when turning by hand above what the motor will do. Working on planes and some stints of rebuilding split rim wheels for EMB120's. Lots of life in it yet. Paddle switch and lock are still strong as day 1. Tossed in many tool bags for road trips and fallen off wing or ladder to the hangar floor more than once and still strong. Batteries still click in strong and never had one pop out yet.

[@MTKOZ]

Been running the older brushed one for years now. Daily use in underground mining. Haven't broken one. Did have an issue with the ratchet direction change being difficult to operate (might have had something crack in the head or some debris got in there?) but it was replaced for new under warranty about 2 years after purchase. The only thing that will break these tools or batteries are apprentices.

[@RJ-kg5jh]

Finally! I was hoping you would review this and in Oct when the Milwaukee cordless right angle die grinder comes out also that. One thing worth mentioning about the commentary on the new fine tooth ratchets: Im not sure if this is a recent development but a 120 tooth ratchet I purchased about 3 months ago is a dual pawl rather than a single, finer tooth pawl. In the dual pawl assembly two pawls alternate engagement with the center gear. This allows the gear teeth on the pawls to be BIGGER but the pawls themselves are thinner. Something I found interesting anyway - my 120 tooth has taken a beating flawlessly.

[@PaulFrancisAAA]

I have the 3/8” Fuel and for me (home gamer who wrenches on cars/trucks), it has been a game-changer.

[@KevinCoop1]

So basically, when the circuit board fries, you have another standard non electric ratchet wrench!

[@thehvachacker]

I been beating on the 3/8 fuel version since march. I done a few brake jobs, replaced ball joints, adjusting pulleys on HVAC equipment, plus tore down a few generators with it. The red casing can take the occasional slamming into sharp metal, doesn't have the breaking force but once a fastener is broke free spins off and back on effortlessly. don't worry the orangy-red darkens from greasy hands

[@mb7hl]

6:30 they use brush less motors in the compressors of newer Bosch and Thermador refrigerators, which require 400$ inverters. The inverters burn out within 4 or 5 years of use.

[@bannablitz247]

Silly Germans, over-engineering since the stone age.

[@fupabox]

been using the M12 3/8 pre fuel version for about 5 years, couple times a week . Abuse the hell out of it in rain snow etc . No issues other than batteries that crap out just as the warranty ends.

[@mattsmechanicalssi5833]

AvE : "But you're not going to be able to put a pipe on it." Me: "Sounds like a wager to me!" Come on Ave, put the airline through the pipe first!

[@shanevonharten3100]

Battery powered. But yeh bigger pipe

[@robbgosset674]

Just need a bigger pipe.

[@atlasunit22]

Collision repair tech here. I’ve used the original ratchet @ 1/4” drive since I started the trade (9 years ago now). And swapped over to the fuel version the day it was available in Canada. The original one failed on at the head of the ratchet. One from shattering on the supports for the pawl and the other is the pawl mechanism failing ( worn out teeth. Third brushes version is now back up. In the two years now of using the brushless one, I haven’t seen or noticed any failure mechanically from the tool, but I have noticed the battery case breaking from drops. Have had the ratchet head take a direct impact from a fall at 3 feet onto concrete and was fine. The fuel version definitely has more umpf to it, but the brushes version has more stall torque to it. Hard to explain. However the fuel one doesn’t need to be charged for days. I use it day in and out, where as the brushes version, it’s every other day it need a charged pack. Thanks for the video AVE. Been waiting to see you do a BOLTR on this for a long time. I might be able to send you an old 1/4” brushes one for tear down. ( I highly suspect the brain box on this one). Just got to see what the Milwaukee service centre says.

[@SLPCamaroLT]

As a professional Automotive Technician, these Milwaukee Ratchets are great. I have an abundance of Milwaukee over Snap On and they hold up against abuse on a daily basis. You should tear down some Snap On Cordless or even Matco. I'd say do Mac but Mac is made by DeWalt so there's no point since you've covered it already. But would love to see what your say about Snap On over priced 14.4 volt stuff. Keep up the good Videos

[@RockingJOffroad]

I use one exactly like this on my mill for tightening and loosening the draw bar and also on the knee height adjustment, I have found this ratchet is very power hungry. I had to replace the little 12 V battery that came with my 12 V drill with a 4? AH version. I haven’t had any problems with it! Have been using it for around 9 months.

[@bb2status]

I've had the 1/4 fuel ratchet for a year now and it's hard to turn the selector sometimes now. I wish the selector wasn't so flush and small too. Milwaukee really should have put a grease fitting on the head like the Snap on 14.4 ratchet.

[@ndwndw5090]

Mine is the 3/8 had it for 8 years use it everyday to run bolts and nuts in and out after using a breaker bar first no failures yet love it for the fact no air hose to deal with.

[@RomaraAhallow]

Using a breaker bar first is key here I think. we've got 3/8 too and I absolutely love the lil guy!

[@gohilux]

This is hilarious- I had been wanting to purchase one of these for a while but was hesitant because there was no BOLTR from uncle bumblefuck. Ordered it last night on fleabay and here we are.

[@chrishull2623]

Have both the first gens and the second in 3/8 and use both every day. The first gen is 6 yrs old and as a independent field mechanic I put a hurting on them. Bought the first on when I was at a dealership due to a run of warranty repairs. I didnt think it would last bit it's still running fine even after a dunk into a bucket of hydraulic oil

[@danielradu1088]

On my 3/8 ratchets and the fuel 1/2 inch so far the forward and reverse switch locks up and end up useing pliers to switch it

[@rhye_guy7717]

Do not use pliers. You will grind the locking balls into the housing and it will fail. Just wiggle the square/socket a bit while turning the switch. Using pliers is how I ruined the old 3/8 ratchet.

[@mistbooster]

@mister clean i gave up on milfaukee tool service after my 2nd impact return. 1st time around, bearing failure, they took 3 weeks to repair, even though they had dozens of the required bearing in the warehouse, 2nd time, the chuck was all f u kered, told em i need i new one, just sell one to me, they tell me i dont have the necessary "special tools" to change it, i hesitate a bit but let them change it, next day i pick it up, go back on the site to drop it off for my co-workers to use, we open the box, take out the drill, under the drill a note "sight light flickering, changed LED, inspected A-OK" they never even looked at the chuck, sure enough it was a no go. Needless to say, no more milwaukee power tools.

[@donwillcox6470]

Had mine almost 2 years and love it for home-gamer auto repair. Saves a lot of time in tight spaces and the light is awesome for nooks and crannies wherefor you need to get to bolts. Word of caution its got max-knuckle-busting rating when tightening in aforementioned tight spaces the torque will move the body in the opposite direction of tightening once you lock that bolt up and if your not paying attention ur knuckles what hold the body get crushed...

[@jeffc6832]

I haven't come this early since my first time!

[@RazorbackGrasshopper]

Just a hair over a few seconds wah?

[@swanginfleet]

How did you post 3 days ago lmao?

[@disarm2k10]

They have access to the magic vice? Never came with mine, kinda gritty

[@tannerschmitz]

I am curious how this happens! Someone explain!!

[@jamesfair9751]

Tanner S paid patrons get early access to all videos.

[@TimsAFK]

I've had a 3/8 one for a while now. Zero issues with the tool (I'm a mechanic, use it every day, it's fantastic), it's the batteries that have failed for me. The larger 6.0Ah batteries have an issue in that the locking tabs crack where they meet the case during regular use and eventually fail.

[@nymfan1990]

Of all the content still love the BOLTR videos the best. Keep em coming.

[@HIBAW]

I broke it out for a fine, dirty, 3/4 inch thread just this morning. Otherwise not as much use as you would think. I have the 3/8 ratchet brushed. It's not my go to tool. About 4 or 5 years and it's completely dirty and fine. The smaller impact is what I use when I can, and a normal ratchet often displaces the use of the milwaukee. I always feel like I'll break the case near the battery though. Or the battery itself. And with the bigger battery, you can't help but to grasp it with another hand to give it the beans. I'm really surprised I've not broken it yet. If it breaks, it'll be the case.

[@derekboardman9995]

YAY! Finally we get a "focus you fack" t-shirt! As soon as I get another job, I'm getting one!

[@Donflynt86]

Been using the 3/8 and 1/4 drive for about 6 months with standard battery. I love them. I need to get some of there boot like protectors but looks like they restrict air flow. I use there 1/2 drive high impact gun with the 5.0 batteries also. Good stuff so far. I'm a mobile mechanic on heavy equipment and fleet. So always getting sand and crud in them no matter how hard u try not to. lol

[@ElizabethSwims]

He’s enamored 🥰

[@ElizabethSwims]

@@HCG judging by the comments and emails i get, my views are coming from children between the age of 7 - 13. My analytics also support this. Swimming is very popular among children on KZbin

[@OneOfDisease]

You were putting quite a bit of torque on that plastic body part of the wrench when playing with your vise…wonder if that bugger would split in half if you put too much force on the back end of her since the metal doesn't go to the end of the handle.

[@DoRC]

I wonder if the plastic handle would break before the square twisted off. If only someone had a big hydraulic torque thingy.........

[@dotes12]

My guess is if you rotate it from where you naturally hold it on the end you'll easily break the plastic first. You'd need to choke up about halfway and hold above the motor if you're going to be able to break anything metal, but I'd assume that nobody is going to do that since you'd have to rotate twice as hard and it's not the natural place to hold a ratchet.

[@DoRC]

@@dotes12 I've held mine near the battery and given it hell quite a few times and it's held up so far. I don't think the plastic is in danger under regular use and abuse.

[@steveelhen6]

Used my snap-on air ratchet for the vise jaw bolts but had the tendency to smash my knuckle and was a bit slow on the rpms. Was considering the Milwaukee but didn't feel like it would last or could handle a little bit of coolant occasionally. I ended up getting an AIRCAT 803-RW (impact air ratchet) 3 times the rpms and impact drive so don't break your knuckles when the bolt bottoms out. Been using it for a while now and would recommend.

[@GeoffPesos]

I traded out my monster lithium Snapon Cordless tools for some Makitas and put my snappys up for sale. No one seems interested buying them so id like to send them to you for a breakdown to do a BoLTR. How do I do that?

[@DjSubstain]

Read the info in his channel.

[@GeoffPesos]

@@DjSubstain are you referring to where he says fuck off?

[@ate0endrizzi]

This channel has awesome patrons. We have no need, nor any inclination to do corpo shill videos. If your thinking you'd like me to review your fantastic new banana peeler, I invite you to please fuck off. -AVE

[@xIronPigx]

I actually got a response from him a few years ago graciously declining my gifting of a sacrificial offering to the BOLTR gods. It stated that the pile was beginning to lean and become unstable, what with the backlog of BOLTR items that he was worried about a sacrificial avalanche and little Chickadee being washed down the mountain from the empire of dirt. So I just bought another ruler and kept my tools.

[@Noman1000]

He might take it if you are a patron, but like Ironpig was saying he probably has too much stuff.

[@wills949c1]

I am a diesel mechanic, I have the 3/8" fuel ratchet the only issue I have had is battery related this ratchet don't like to be pulled or pushed by the battery. Aside from that I dropped it in a drum of used oil and the only thing that quit was the battery indicator light, this happened over a year ago and I still use it daily.

[@Onihikage]

AvE: Weird balance, though My Left Ear: Funny you should mention balance

[@nomascilantro2954]

We run a Ford diesel repair shop and battery tools like these have almost eliminated air tool usage. Over past 6-7 years our past and current guys have had at least 10 of these milwaukee ratchets, mostly the 3/8s version. The newer Fuel versions have seemed to improve on the by far biggest weak point we've seen with the non Fuel versions. The ratchet head on these wear out and then they will no longer spin a fastener, even an already loose one. I havent taken one apart myself so I dont know if it's the ratchet paws or gear is worn. I have seen the ratchet housing spread apart and I think that helps lead them to their demise. Milwaukee was really good about warranting many of them, usually just replacing the ratchet head. What we've found is if you dont use it to break loose tight fasteners and dont reef on it to tighten they last considerably longer before wearing out. Also the 1/4in model wasnt strong enough to last in the shop environment, broke multiple square ends off. With the fuel version they considerably increased the strength of the ratchet head housing so they dont seem to deflect open like the old ones. We've had a couple of the fuel ones and they have definitely lasted longer before the head wears out. To be honest for most applications I think they are built pretty well for the money. But when your tearing the top of the engine off on a modern diesel, there are a shitload of fasteners and its alot to ask for these tools to be reefed on all day everyday and survive

[@braaaaapp2464]

Cant complain about milfucky power ratchets did my hole engine swap with a power ratchet and a milfucky impact gun .

[@RyTrapp0]

Yup, similar story building an early Fox body for the drag strip(because of course...), my nephew's first real car build. Definite fan of Milwaukee, both for working in construction, and for doing weekend fun stuff. I think what people misunderstand is that, it's not that no other brand is as good as Milwaukee, let alone that Milwaukee is "always the best"; rather, it's that, for better or for worse, I know what the hell I'm getting with their products, AND that I WILL be able to use the tool to its death thanks to Milwaukee's awesome battery support.

[@Fee.1]

What tier impact wrench is needed for car work...sporting vehicles not trucks and all. Well...pavement sporting

[@punkrocker10115]

As a mechanic I *only* use Milwaukee electric tools over snapon and Matco if that says anything. Use the 1/2 fuel impact over my snapon air impact all day.

[@RyTrapp0]

[ranty rant rant]

[@wrxrcr1]

I have the 3/8" model 2557, for close to 9 months now. I am a diy home mechanic for my fleet and friends and family. So far so good, definitely a knuckle buster and i have had her jammed between engine parts because of the lock out function. I frequently use the locking/ratcheting function to loosen and tighten bolts beyond the wrenches powered capabilities.

[@Sickofsociety1]

Johnny Dangerously quotes. :) Yep, I'm old too.

[@thewelderdude]

I've got the older 3/8" Milwaukee ratchet and have used the crap out of it over the past few years. Other than the rubber over-molding falling off, its still going strong. Boss man and I have 2 of them that we use in a body shop/auto shop and they are one of the most used tools in the shop for disassembly and assembly. His snap-on ratchets only come out when more leverage is needed.

[@Apokalypzx]

Milwaukee Ratchet sounds like a dirty act. "I gave 'er the ol' Milwaukee ratchet last night, loosened 'er right up."

[@sucapizda]

I first exposed her to the Dutch Oven, followed by the Milwaukee Ratchet straight to the ATM.

[@xthexadvantagex]

Yes these aren’t as powerful as an impact but the true benefit is fitting in those right spaces where you can barely get your socket wrench to click once and you’re doing 1/20 a rotation at a time. Break it manually and spin her right off. I can’t think of so many times this would have been very useful to me. Now to decide which size to buy.

[@JWH3]

I think you overestimate the heat from the FETs, modern FETs are very very low on resistance nowadays as long as they switch em on and off hard with good drivers (which are cheap and easy now) they just don't waste much.

[@engjds]

Even sub ohm resistance will still develop some heating wattage at that kind of amperage. Yeah driver design has a big factor, I remember some of the old ones leading to double conduction nuke smoke events.

[@MrAPCProductions]

80hr a week full time mechanic. Mine have several hundred hours on them 1/4 and 3/8. Have replaced the 1/4 twice from the board death. They are worth their weight in gold to me for the time saved of dragging an air line. If you spin wrenches, even as a shade tree, buy them.

[@evanbodin]

All I found with my Milwaukee tools are the battery tangs that hold the battery in break. Tools seem pretty robust. Auto mechanic 15yrs exp.

[@holderheck]

That may be why they lasted fifteen years you got them 15 years ago, Milwaukee was solddown the creek and that's why we call milfucky today.

[@rookm13]

ive had to change the ratchet head 3x and the motor twice.

[@thedesigns9570]

Same here my battery tabs finally broke off after 5 yrs on one particularly hard drop. The battery was old and dying fast so I was going to replace it anyways

[@bubbafudpucker397]

@@holderheck 100% correct. Chicom owned, designed and built.

[@holderheck]

@@bubbafudpucker397 I don't know what this Chicom is but it sounds disappointing

[@alparker8543]

Been using mine for a year now as an auto tech and had no problems so far. It’s been a big time saver for me

[@Jeapify]

Hit up western truck and tractor repair. He wrenches professionally and has one of these. It looks like he works it hard, too.

[@chilli-sauce]

Warren is a great mechanic, always interesting content too!

[@81selfmade1]

I have the 3/8 rachet been using the hell out of it for about 6 month with no issues. I've reefed on it pretty hard torquing bolts down with no fail yet but I do worry that torquing to much will cause the housing to break, that being said it's a tool use it knowing you will had to replace it at some point anyway. I haven't had any problems with the battery poppingout.

[@225Perfect]

Farging icehole bastages. AVE's one of the five other people who remembers Johnny Dangerously. Great silly movie.

[@Mick_A_Knuckle]

"I AM handicapped. I'm psychotic." Loved that line from Joe Piscopo!

[@bjhoneyc]

I've had one and been using the shit out of it for maybe six months of wrenching on my race car. Absolutely love it, save for two complaints. The switch on the ratchet is reverse of every other ratchet I have, and the battery barely stays in, and feels super loose. Hasn't fallen out, but it feels like it can.

[@ryanhollinger5702]

I have been waiting for this one since Milwaukee came out with the fuel ratchets!

[@gregpetroski6333]

i have the 3/8 older one with the brushed. Two things that stand out to me... First, keep your hand on the handle bit. People are really tempted to move their hand down to the battery to get more leverage... It's not strong. Don't do that. You can feel the thing flexing and creaking when you do it. Second, when you're wizzing off a bolt like nobody's business and the ratchet backs up into something. If it's a tight spot, you won't be able to reach the toggle to change directions. Not sure if that happens to anyone else but it's a pain trying to flip the direction with a pick or screwdriver so you can get the tool out. Otherwise it's been fine for me. Not daily use though. The snapon one is more rigid feeling and it will throw your knuckles into all the things.

[@unionse7en]

think of these as fastener spinners (useful!) , then complete the tightening with your organic contracting filaments

[@michaelfletcher1694]

Been using mine couple of years now (3/8 version) and still going strong. If using in a confined space. Don't motor yourself into a dead end. Got mine stuck the very first time I used it and took half hour to get the ratchet to change dirrection with a pick. Also when you are using it allot and you switch back to air gun/ratchet. You WILL find yourself giving the trigger a little blip to trigger the none fitted light on air tools 😅

[@Irresposible]

Review harbor freights version next and cuntpair em

[@thepjup4507]

no u

[@fostytou]

I don't think there is a HF version (though it's been a while since I made the pilgrimage) but there is a Home Depot Husky brand version that I've seen discounted to $49 ($79 when I was there a couple of days ago). I don't think it's brushless though.

[@kwmiked]

@@fostytou husky one is junk. Cant swap battery, built in. Garbage!

[@derekdugger2321]

@@fostytou earthquake brand has one at HF.

[@bnmarshall]

The HF brand one is nice but it's only 3/8" and it's longer than the M12 Fuel. Even the Fuel ratchet is significantly larger than the the older M12. Compare the sizes and your needs.

[@zr2trackerjoe]

I like seeing these Fuel tool reviews. I switched from Bosch 12 volt to the Milwaukee fuel line and never looked back. I use my stubby impact in an industrial maintenance setting and it sure does hold its own among even the 14.4 snap on line...I've had it about a year and only experienced some separation at the clamshell where the battery goes in

[@ecoutside]

1 1/2 years going strong on my Milwaukee 35 ft lbs ratchet. Daily use on production line. Up near the top of my most used tools.

[@mrmidnight32]

The only thing I hate about these is the battery is very flimsy in the end. And that’s where you grab sometimes and you can just tell if you accidentally torque on that one too many times you’re snapping the bottom plastic or going to rip a battery off.

[@J.Carlson4745]

Someones been watching johnny dangerously. lol love it

[@Fluffy4077]

I use one of these in 3/8th drive at work pretty regularly. After about a year the gears in the ratcheting assembly stripped out. Got a replacement parts kit from Millfuckyee and it's been good ever since.

[@bengriffin4027]

I was going to give you some sheet about "ft-lbs" not being a unit of torque (lb-ft is a unit of torque, ft-lbs is a unit of work), but low and behold, it is printed right there on the box as ft-lbs (of torque , no less).... ...and since everyone knows Chinesium packaging is always a reliable source for proper, technical terms, I guess I won't be giving you any sheet.

[@BrownyCakes1]

I use one in an auto shop, and I can tell you the first thing that went wrong with mine was the battery detents. I got into a habit of torqueing by hand on the end of the tool (the battery) and have over time nearly bent the thing right half in two. 1 solid year of use though and she still chooches, as long as the battery doesn't fall out.

[@TadHepnertheman]

You shouldn't laugh at me Johnny. My mother laughed at me once....ONCE.

[@aceofthearc1153]

Had my 1/2 for about 4 months now, it never gave a single problem. I use it hard too, from bolting down swing motors on cranes, exhaust clamps on tight spots, prop shaft flange on a boat, panel bolts, I pretty much use it daily and use it hard

[@ryanhogge8]

I used one of these on an assembly line about a year ago, for exactly two nuts per unit. I never had a problem with the tool, but keep in mind the rest of my station took about 5 minutes. Two nuts, one unit, five minutes, about sums me up.

[@aurtisanminer2827]

I have a milwaukee 3/8” 12 volt brushed ratchet. I like it more than all the other electric ratchets i’ve come across because the head is smaller and will fit in tighter spaces. It’s the same head as the 1/4” 12 volt. All they did was put the 3/8 gear into the same ratchet. The 1/4” version can break pretty easily, so i like the 3/8” a lot more. I’ve had it for a few years and havent had any issues with it. I’m a mechanic, so i use it a lot.

[@stavinaircaeruleum2275]

Well AvE, this is a pleasant surprise. Haven't seen you done a boltr in a long time.

[@engjds]

What does boltr mean?

[@Ciridan]

I've had a 3/8 fuel for over a year now. So far nothing has failed in mine but I'm hardly a power user either, I try and just work on my own truck if I can help it but sometimes needs must. Only thing that spooks me is really cranking on the plastic body, but as long as you don't hold it by the battery it seems sturdy. But you know as well as I sometimes you gotta grab it right on the end to get all the leverage you can

[@lovetolearn5253]

The board went in mine after a year and a half. I'm very hard on tools to be honest I think I remember beating a socket on with mine

[@ddd228]

It was a hammer,for a short time. Yes,that is the way it is... "ARE you done,yet?" Just stay away from me ,when I'm in the middle of a job and I'm low on blood sugar! Heads will roll.

[@lovetolearn5253]

@@ddd228 you lost me

[@ddd228]

@@lovetolearn5253 it was a reference to how techs work under pressure. NOT SO WELL! Yes,an expensive tool may become a hammer!