M12 Stubby Impact Gen2 - What I noticed IMMEDIATELY

[@gabebosch5921]

When I was a Harley mechanic I took the hooks off all my tools. I switched to the HVAC trade this past June and dug out all my clips and put them back on my impact and drill. Makes a difference when you’re not in a shop environment

[@themessygarage]

Appreciate the insight!

[@wIzKid16100]

I use the belt clip a lot in a automotive industry, hang it on my cart or pants loop it’s handy

[@themessygarage]

The benefit of a lift, eh? :)

[@Wind_slash0]

I hang it on my speedo

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

It’s suppose to be hard to put the battery in and take it out. They added something to keep the battery more secure because m12 tools are known to wear out battery clips and cause them to fall out during use

[@themessygarage]

I agree it needs to be firm, but it shouldn't be difficult, which it often is with the old batteries. The new ones feel great!

[@wendellgreenidge3362]

@ true

[@Apfelstammx]

Someone said in another youtube video that the device runs hot and goes into a overheating secure mode. Is that true can you confirm?

[@themessygarage]

I haven't heard that about the Stubby (either Gen), but I have seen a couple mentions on the Torque Test Channel about this on M18 impact drivers. No idea what's going on there (if anything), but I use an M12 Surge impact driver that is my favorite power tool, and has been flawless.

[@keysautorepair6038]

My new m12 5 amp battery won’t stay in my new stubby keeps falling out junk every time I use it.

[@robertpittsley5886]

i hope i dont have this issue - waiting for mine to arrive in a few days - was torn between this stubby and the mid torque

[@themessygarage]

That sounds like a warranty thing for one of them...

[@alcerz984]

I actually think you need both and even a high torque they each have their own roll to play

[@themessygarage]

@@alcerz984 I've had this thought too. I'm trying to resist that notion.. 😁

[@alcerz984]

I can tell you from experience you WILL run into particular bolts whether it be suspension or brakes with rust or torqued to high specs when you will need the mid and the high torque.

[@Icefisher420]

On sale in Canada for $179 CAD (128 usd)

[@themessygarage]

I hope that's true, but I can't imagine...

[@Icefisher420]

@ just got home with one from Home Depot in Ontario. $201 cad with tax. 2563-20 3/8 is the same price. My Wife’s going to buffalo Saturday and I’m going to get her to get me the fuel m12 high speed ratchet combo with 2 batteries and impact driver for 199 usd. Each country gets extremely different deals