Milwaukee M12 Ratchet Repair

[@BOSSH0GG1N]

This was really nice to watch actually. You're like a dad actually patient enough to teach and explain.

[@FunkFPV]

I’m pretty patient unless it’s are you tool hack or a fake tool demo 😜

[@BOSSH0GG1N]

@@FunkFPV HA! Fair enough

[@nickt9467]

"If I can fix it then I might as well fix it." Words to live by, right there. Thanks for all the great vids, poignant observations, and general hilarity.

[@theodoremoyer6738]

Best statement: "Put that right there, so we can lose it later..." As a field mechanic, you're vids are the best. Love when I come across a piece of gold like this that I missed.

[@KnightFlesh]

"Put it right there where we can lose it later" Haha, glad I am not the only mechanic guilty of this. There are a lot of comments you make in your clips and videos that I can fully relate to as an industrial equipment mechanic. Good stuff man. Even though you fix forklifts (mostly, I know you probably fix a lot of stuff), and I fix railroad equipment, there is a lot of carry over haha. I would like to make videos like you do about some of the repairs we do in the field, unfortunately it would be a quick way to lose my job as we are not supposed to have our phones or cameras out around the tracks for safety reasons

[@izzmire1]

I walked about 30 ft the other day and lost a woodruff key somewhere on the walk. I looked for over an hour before I went and bought a new one. It disappeared into the abyss.

[@RTC057]

What a find of a channel.....I have been watching your shorts for sometime and now your full length stuff. It's like therapy, proper, straight engineering. Thank you

[@mineown1861]

Nice fix . Two best investments I made for repairs were a 3d printer and a hakko desoldering pump , the printer has already paid for itself in spare parts it's produced and the hakko has paid in time saved and parts salvaged . And if you can't repair it at least save every last nut , screw , spring and bolt it contains before dumping the remains , they always come in handy .

[@bman_-ze4gu]

Love the videos as a new apprentice mechanic they are very helpful and fun to watch. If you don't need the head of your ratchet to be as compact milwaukee sells a replacement anvil that has an extended direction dial.

[@Ottonic6]

Big supporter of "Right to Repair"... And these videos are great! If there is a chance to repair it, do it (within reason). Not only saves $$, but gives a little self satisfaction also. Thanks for the video!

[@IronArmPanda]

I have a set of those roach clips that were my dads, burnt to a crisp on the tips from some fiery activities. Still sitting in my toolbox, get a chuckle every now and when I spot them. Good memories.

[@ghostly_remains]

I'm new to working on my own vehicles and I bought a kit with a few milwaukee tools and they saved my ass and this 3/8 ratchet is honestly damn amazing and worth the money.

[@hobosaur4250]

I had one of these break on me where the anvil wouldn't seat deep enough to get the snap ring in place. I decided to try and warranty it so I went to my local Milwaukee service center. They didn't even ask for a receipt, they had me put my name and phone number on a piece of paper, took the old one away, and they got me a new one for free in a day or two. Highly recommended lol

[@FunkFPV]

I’ll have to look into that. I don’t know if I have a warranty center near me

[@jfellow14]

I use almost exclusively Milwaukee power tools at work (automotive mechanic) had 3 separate tools give up the ghost in a matter of months, sent to Milwaukee (via FedEx) and all were covered by warranty and returned to me within 3 weeks.

[@Doxxi]

@@FunkFPV Definitely look into their warranty centers, or even just sending it to waukee for warranty. You could have a 19 date code tool, which would be warrantied till 24, it breaks, send to waukee and they'll just send a new one. Probably with a new 21 date code, get another two years from warranty

[@Blaze40488]

@@FunkFPV rural King and Ace hardware also warranty their tools since they sell them

[@montyv9801]

Love listening to your commentary, feels like an awesome mix of humor, knowledge, and entertaining format

[@SethMcWeeb]

Been watching your shorts for a while but this is my first time seeing a guide from you, thank you

[@ryanjames2780]

I moved back to key west Florida around 2017 and worked as a mechanic helper at a train trolley place (conch tour train) helping maintain the old Jeep CJs. Long story short the mechanics were all old school & man do you remind me of them, dude I love your videos you’re fucking awesome🤙🏽

[@theapplianceguru]

Bro I'm a 14 year appliance repair tech and watching you work I can say you and I do things damn near exactly the same way.

[@FunkFPV]

I’ve made a lot of mistakes to learn how to do it that way 😁

[@Sub-Atomic]

I'm not big into industrial or hobby repairs or building, but this is really relaxing to listen to.

[@joshbaker2437]

I'm a big fan of milluakee tools, not because I'm from Wisconsin,I am but because I've seen the amount of abuse they put up with in an industrial setting. I used to work at a chemical hauler factory (Brenner Tank) in Fond du lac WI and we used Milwaukee fuel and believe me they took a beating and kept working

[@MrHimer12]

They are worth every penny they ask for. I can reassure you that especially M12 impact saved my ass a lot because of it's size and beans.

[@dancearoundtheworld5360]

totally, i just bought my first m12 impact for $128 on Acme before my only miwaukee was a gen 1 hole hawg but work never stops on a day off, and not Taiwanese or chn but made in Mexico

[@brooklynkeith2877]

I personally prefer DeWalt but Milwaukee is a close close second almost interchangable at this point

[@deleqtronica8733]

@@brooklynkeith2877as a DeWalt man myself, I don’t think there’s much argument you can make for DeWalt > Milwaukee. Milwaukee has a bigger selection of powered and hand tools, way way better warranty and the quality of their products is just as good if not better than DeWalt. I’ll always buy DeWalt but I’m really jealous of the selection Milwaukee has.

[@sergaljesus]

I had that same ratchet that i managed to break a few teeth on, and i ended up upgrading to the fuel high speed ratchet, and it feels like a night and day difference, i love how it has an actual electric break, and its about twice the speed as the brushed one

[@FunkFPV]

I was gonna get the Fuel one but I really like the smaller head on this one. I’ll probably pick up a Fuel one day when a need a new shiny thing 😁

[@jsomething2]

you can buy the replacement ratchet heads on those brushed ones. I wore the motor out on mine before the fuel came out. was able to get a new motor for like 7$ and new plastics off ebay. made it like brand new haha. I have a 1/4 and 3/8 brushed and 3/8 brushless. all 3 are useful.

[@fixerupperer]

Do you still have your old broken one? Not sure how hard the head is to get apart, but Ive got one where the drive shaft thing that goes to the head is hroken. Not quite worth it to me to get the part.

[@sergaljesus]

@@fixerupperer that was like a couple years ago so no xD

[@gutsngorrrr]

Great little repair, I repair everything where possible as I hate waste and agree, more people should try repairing stuff, as it's not that hard to do.

[@DamonW95]

My favorite tool in my box, and my boss loves the "It'll be easy, it's a 10 minute job"........

[@puppy2ful]

10 hours later......

[@thedispenser8301]

When I was in highschool on my praxis I used to do this with my supervisor while we wait for new parts to arrive. We repaired old diesel trains like from the 70s and getting parts was always a pain in the ass cuz they're old. So I would spend hours of my shift just fixing power tools with him

[@jamesdavis4407]

Your just like my dad when it comes to tools. He feels the same way about Harbor Freight. Forgot what he bought from there once but everytime he sees the word "Habor Freight" something negative comes out his mouth. (Lol) Keep up the great content!!! Crack me up!!!

[@markm0000]

I despise that place. I ended up in possession of a harbor freight rolling chair among other trash tools and it’s such a piece of junk that always gets stuck. It still works so I can’t bring myself to throw it out or donate it since it’s technically still useful. Buying another one just for the sake of a different brand would contribute to environmental harm regardless where it’s made. Looking at that brand on the fake leather seat helps me take my mind off the rust bucket I’m working on for a split second, so that’s a plus.

[@luish8056]

Its more useful than most people I know. HA! Okay, I've watched the entire video now, and I laughed and feel informed. Good video man.

[@FunkFPV]

😁👍🏻

[@AibonitoPerformance]

I have to say, those milwaukee Ratchets can take abuse though. Love them, I bought a M12 back in 2015 to do a waterpump job on a saab and to this date is still working and using the original battery. At one point I dropped the charger in a Used motor oil bucket took it out, submerged it in alcohol for 5 minutes, let it dry and still working.

[@PongoDaMan]

you teach me more about fixings things then youtube channels dedicated to teaching me how to fix things

[@MMAKingRay]

The simple idea of putting tape around it so it comes apart when YOU want it to is so good of advice people have no idea. LOL. Good video.

[@davidhorner7739]

I like the way your wire works on keeping the tinning in good condition on the iron. It looks to work better than the wet sponge I have always used. Nice ashtray holder by the way.

[@meagaindave2049]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video. At first, I was "25 minutes?" but when I started, I had to see the project onto it's completion. Good work! Thank you and God bless! 😁👍

[@sirkdopsah1081]

Standing next to a camp fire...My first thought was a burning Christmas tree. Good analogy👍

[@stuartpeters1080]

Lovely work sir, thank you for your videos

[@ef_maniac7853]

Just started watching your channel & have learned quite a bit. Ya Cut right through all the BS & teach someone something valuable. I DO appreciate the knowledge my friend.

[@hellgirl1029.]

I could listen to you talk for hours. Great vid!

[@chrisvance6400]

This is fast becoming one of my favorite channels!

[@FunkFPV]

😎👍🏻

[@chrissatterwhite711]

I love m12 tools. I hear a lot of guys actually prefer the m12 ratchets over the m12 fuel ratchets. They say they are faster. I have a 3/8 fuel and use it way more than I thought I would

[@64CSAR]

Loving the longer format videos as well as the shorts! I’d love to see a how to basics from ya like how to solder video

[@victorhausauer3018]

I'm a big believer in trying to repair instead of replacing it, found a M12 drill that the fnr switch broke off inside. Long short of it had an old tool I rob the switch outta and Viola!! Now I have two!!

[@Reach-fe8yi]

Love these long videos. Keep them coming

[@paulthompson3877]

i love your commentary whenever you do something and your short comments on videos its great mate .

[@BigChungus-zg6zw]

My wife would be miserable watching this video which means it's clearly a well presented example of a highly masculine activity. Par excellence.

[@mattostrokol]

The best of those little solder suckers that I've found are the metal bodied ones with the replaceable silicone tip. The one I have is made by KOTTO. It's like $18 on Amazon. It uses 2mm ID silicone tubing that is pretty cheap on Amazon too.

[@MMAKingRay]

By looking inside this tool you can see how small they can make these in the future. The electronics can be so scaled down that I don't see why these are so damn big. I love the small size of air ratchets.

[@alanshaw6161]

great fix! one piece of advise get a Hakko Soldering Station, FX951-66

[@michaeljones6832]

thats the best add for a product i have ever seen

[@opinion_panda]

Watching a mechanic solder 16:29 and he’s still doing a better job than any of the EE’s in undergrad

[@davevaughn7057]

Dam those towels clean pretty good I’m in for us. Man your Solder game is on point👌

[@o-jayhill9988]

Milwaukee has a 5 year warranty. But I really loved seeing a video on how to repair them. The impact 3/8 m 12 ratchet is my favorite tool. Check it out when you can

[@armchairtin-kicker503]

A few weeks ago, I sent my 2557-20 in for warranty service for this exact problem. I was informed today that a broken switch is not covered.

[@Elfcheg]

Thanks! That was really nice to watch!

[@wutzittoya]

"its more useful than most people i know" couldnt agree more that is the handiest of hand tools

[@kdubbya]

Every time my shop foreman says "this should be a easy hour" it turns into a nightmare.

[@ayoitssteve869]

Never knew those were actual superstitions, im a very new mechanic i have 1yr~ under the nuts now. I swear by those superstitions, literally today i put an A/C compressor in, put it almost all back together but left the wheel i used to get a good angle on it, off. Service writer came back by and said hey how much longer ya thinkin, i hit em with mmm bout 30-40, just had to pull a vacuum and charge it….. 3 hours later i figured out why it wasnt properly charging. Due to the placement of the high side schrader valve, i didnt have the line square and flush on the valve, i was a second away from ripping it all back apart to see if i ripped an o-ring or forgot to torque a bolt down. The job itself took 30~ mins, the problem took around 4 hours. Yet i never learn to just not say a damn thing.

[@joeseabert8391]

I had a plastic/rubber mallet in my tool box for 20 years. Used it 5 or 6 times. Was using it last week and the plastic end broke. Damn shame, I really liked it.

[@FunkFPV]

My SnapOn one exploded this year.

[@khandog6362]

With such sausage fingers you done well putting the led wire back in 👏

[@snakeinthegrak8969]

You're funny, and an average working man. I tip my hat to you Sr.

[@bennydisque4148]

My new favorite insult… “you’re a solder sucker!” Haha

[@shoarectube]

4 minutes in: did not even know those towels were a thing, but maaaan did they do an awesome job!

[@FunkFPV]

I love those things. I even got my wife reaching for them now. You should see what they do to a dirty pair sneakers.

[@joshuasandahl6338]

Thanks for the video I enjoy the heck out of your videos😀

[@DankNuggsMD]

:40 funny I thought the same, the “crankshaft” broke on mine decided to repair it (surprisingly cheap part $6) when putting it back together I opted not re- install the paddle.

[@machineheadslump]

I know the views aren't as big but i find it more valuable

[@KillianTwew]

we have a black Hakko that has the Vacuum Gun AND the Solder stick in one unit that you can switch between. I shit you not... within 10 seconds of pressing the power button and its ready to go. Actually impressive.

[@not-a-raccoon]

She's had a good long life so far.. 🧐 And yeah, I agree, that paddle is anachronistic. Completely pointless. Just us a regular switch on the damn thing.

[@rvasilev93]

you are a brilliant fixer!

[@golf-n-guns]

You just sold me on the Tub O' Towels!

[@Utuber-x44]

My Aircat pneumatic ratchet actually has a button style squeeze switch like you would expect on an electric.

[@arnoldwilson3719]

loctite has a really good adhesive for plastic that is really strong.

[@MAGA_Trump_Warrior]

If I'm not mistaken, Milwaukee has a 3 or more year warranty on their tools so that repair should have been covered under warranty. Just some food for thought. On the other hand it was a great repair. I would have screamed at it a few times, lost the screws and ended up duct taping it together if I was working on it.

[@FunkFPV]

I was thinking about that but I didn’t want to be without while they did the warranty thing.

[@MAGA_Trump_Warrior]

@@FunkFPV Totally understandable. I have been there before when I was in the garage working as well.

[@chriscain7173]

I’ve had mine replaces twice under warranty Luckily I have a service center here in Vegas. They just handed me new ones But I am glad you took the time to do the video. I think when people see videos like this it gives them the confidence to try things they normally wouldn’t. Love the channel keep the videos coming!

[@austingibson6428]

@@chriscain7173 I mailed my fuel ratchet to milwaukee's warranty center and they declined to repair it and sent it back to me completely disassembled in a bag with a big hole in it. The bottom of the box that my bag of ratchet was shipped in had been stapled shut and there was a gap in the flaps of the box. So my screws and the piece of the broken switch are gone now. I wonder how they make their decisions?

[@chriscain7173]

@@austingibson6428 that sucks I’ve never went into the service center and not walked out with a brand new or new refurbished tool, over the years I’ve brought in sawzalls, drills , batteries sorry to hear about your experience. Have you tried to contact there customer support? Seems like a company that prides themselves on their warranty would stand behind their product.

[@huntervful]

Rock on bro… keep up the good work and keep it real!!!

[@nanobrad]

The only improvement to this video would be to not put the iron down/away dry. Cleaning with brass wool is great, but when you clean the iron you expose the plating to oxidation. Tin the iron before setting it aside so that the solder can protect the plating.

[@jayfowler4747]

I think a bit of super glue would have done fine... as for the soldering you dont need the flux pen, they help with small surface mount jobs... as for not having luck with the solder sucker, thars becausd its a crappy one... i can see you have the skill and understanding of whats going on and its just practice... as for getting the tags clean if you feel the need just get a tiny brass brush get the iron on it and brush away.. also if you leave a bit of solder on the tip it helps to protect the coating from oxidizing when your not using it, clean just before you are about to use if....👍

[@A6Legit]

The recesses in the work mat look like they come in handy

[@Gold63Beast]

That’s a nice BluePoint. It’s basically a snap on at better prices.

[@michaelpeek2505]

You say the tool is only 6 months old? If so they have a 5 year warranty and really fast turnaround.

[@FunkFPV]

Honestly I use it so much $50 is worth it to me to not be without it for even a week.

[@michaelpeek2505]

@@FunkFPV I completely understand. They are pretty fast on turnaround. Hell I sent a 9amph battery back that wasn’t charging good and they ended up sending me 3 batteries about a week apart. I called them and was told to just keep them. Score!! By the way love your content!! Keep doing what you’re doing bud!!

[@thegeordieshed3472]

bought a Chinese cheapy was not expecting what I found, the parts are indentical internally too the Milwaukee I own which is the same as yours, internally I found the Chinese clone to have a thicker pinion to the head and the gears are also thicker. Been using it at work for months now and has not let me down. Best of all the battery's are interchangeable to both tools but one costs nearly $80 less. I feel that Milwaukee is putting profit above quality these days.

[@goblinmaster342]

Paddle dingus, fucking paddle dingus, that has to be one of the greatest fucking things I've ever heard.

[@bloodsongsToolreviews]

I also have that cordless ratchet but I don't think I've used it more than twice and that was when I was just kind of using it to test it out I just find myself using a normal ratchet more rather than coming back to my toolbox and grabbing something like that

[@AmB39]

Nicely done. Enjoyed watching.

[@jameshockey6916]

or say "only take 5 minutes" 😂 great work as ever 👍

[@davidhorner7739]

I'm going to check out the hobby mat pick up too!

[@georgeburns7251]

Nice video. Thanks for making and sharing it

[@harrisoncampbell3549]

Suprising that part is so difficult to find considering how popular the m12 line is and how vulnerable that little switch is

[@suhr65]

I think that's why it was replaced with the new models.

[@FunkFPV]

This is the older model. Maybe that’s why? That being said there was a dozen people sell that really old DeWalt clam shell 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@markm0000]

@@FunkFPV I think it’s a disconnect between what the sweatshops with spare injection molding equipment think is in demand… and what is actually in demand. Making rebuild kits for these “newer” tools that have fully replaced air tools and end up out of warranty seems like a very lucrative business.

[@everydayinterviews615]

Wow that Milwaukee cleans up nice

[@hellboy3783]

on one old Milwakee drill i once was not able to find at a correct price but something really close at 2$ from china. Bought 3 in case i messed up, and changed the internals of the electro-mechanical switch. For some guys out there nothing is definitly broken until WE deem it fubar !

[@chestnutcrab]

Its more useful than most people i know! -FunkFPV

[@mandovibrazrocha2295]

Thanks. Hint, dimmer to solder iron. It saves point.

[@emehlhar]

"Got to poop with the butt hole God gave ya" . So true, and I will save that saying in the bank for later. LoL. Great video.

[@JMPK23]

This popped up at the best time. I've given in and decided to get a cordless ratchet. I'm not sure what to get. Amazon has a kimo one for 90 bucks with 2 batteries and it seems to get decent reviews. But I know I can trust milwaukee and the charger, battery and tool cost almost double. Suck on what to do :/

[@JMPK23]

@I don't know who Brandon is but F*CK TRUMP I've bought plenty of cheap tools that haven't broke though. Like what if this kimo doesn't break. Look at funks. His broke. I'm not being sold on this way of thinking lol

[@FunkFPV]

Spend a little extra money and get the M12 that ratchet is great and the M12 line has a lot of other great tools.

[@JMPK23]

@@FunkFPV thanks man. I wish dewalt would step in up on tools

[@chrism6952]

and you know you can trust amazon to have fake reviews. Dont buy it just because a site like that has good reviews, they are all bought and paid for.

[@ocdtechtalk]

Totally not a fan of Milwaukee after 3 drills with ceased chucks in a very short time frame. But I'm totally sold on those towels after i saw how they cleaned up your tool.

[@A6Legit]

3:28 brand new tool right there

[@bobert2999]

Nice. I love repair/restore vids.

[@RKassar]

Nice to watch and learn something new. Just wondering, with those motors, if you switched the pole on them, do you think they would spin the other way? Because i always wondered why the Forward/Reverse is still designed as a nob and not a switch.

[@codygooch510]

Dude this made me want to clean all my tools 😂😂 send me a link to those magic towels bro

[@bmo14lax]

Love these videos That led Christmas tree is cool :)

[@JoeyOutlaw]

Handy video. Amazon is crazy for trying to charge that price! At that point your better off buying a whole new tool

[@davidfarmer]

Probably not an intentionally designed weak point, but still a weak point in usage. When injection molded parts are designed there are two main rules that need to be followed. First rule is to draft everything so it pops out of the molds easily. Second is that you want uniform wall thickness to avoid sinking. The hole in the middle is to avoid sinking. A pin could be over molded there for sure, but that might double or triple the cost of that one part. Consider the pin is its own part with its own tolerances to deal with, that pin needs to be placed into the mold, this all costs more money and is more complicated than pumping out solid plastic parts. Theres also a higher risk for damaging the tool, all it takes is for that pin to pop out and then get smashed between the tools.

[@fabiololstein1307]

If i recall a few videos back you have a dewalt battery grease gun. I am having issues with mine where when I pull the trigger it pumps like I am barely pulling it. You have that issue at all?

[@KaaiHawaiianDeathMetal]

I’ve been using those for about 9yrs. I’ve never had that problem. If you’re lucky. You just have some shit built up in the trigger that needs to be cleaned out. Beyond that, I’m not really sure what to suggest. Only because I have never had a failure with my DeWalt grease gun beyond my hose getting a hole in it.

[@fabiololstein1307]

@@KaaiHawaiianDeathMetal I think the motor is dying talked with a mac tools guy and he said it's fairly common. If I hold the trigger when doing it and smack it on the ground it goes back to normal. I usually go through about 3 tubes a week so it gets used all the time.

[@KaaiHawaiianDeathMetal]

@@fabiololstein1307 3 tubes a week? Damn. I think I used 4 tubes on one job site yesterday. Good luck getting it fixed man. Or replaced. Like Funk said in his DeWalt grease gun video. It’s worth more than most people you know

[@fabiololstein1307]

@@KaaiHawaiianDeathMetal that tool is worth its weight in gold for me. I am in a profession I shouldn't be due to medical reasons. I neefmd surgery on both wrists for carpal tunnel and a partial shoulder replacement of both as well. Worked 3 years with s torn biceps tendon. Then after I got it fixed was when I was made aware of needing the joint replacement so my day of hand pumping grease are done except for certain kind of grease fittings.

[@FunkFPV]

Only when the battery is dying. I’d pull the hose off and see if it pumps any better. There might be a restriction or something stuck in the fitting.

[@rhouser1280]

Man I love my little red ratchet

[@b1llyw123]

Just an fyi Milwaukee would of fixed it for free . There's a 5 year tool warranty and they are pretty good at honoring there tools from defects . I have had them fix one with same issue in the past without issue. thanks for the video

[@gatesj777]

That was some high speed tool polishing ;) LOL

[@FunkFPV]

Years of practice 😎

[@Thomas_Turc]

There is always Milwaukee eservice. I know you have to use the tool so it's inconvenient, but you can send in the tool and they either fix it or send you a new one.

[@davidmollard9832]

I agree on the Mechanic superstitions. I'm guilty of all more than I like

[@chrissatterwhite711]

What do you think about leaving the paddle off and just pushing the button. It almost looks like it would be pretty comfortable