Really nice to see them all side by side and I appreciated your opinion on how to choose a size. Very helpful video, thanks!

Always my first choice for tool reviews! Thanks guys!

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support bud.

Sweet going to need to pick up the extended reach models now so useful in the automotive field

Great video 👍 thanks for all your input

WorkshopAddict Thanks so much for this review! I’ve been waiting and wondering about the new extended versions. the holidays are fast approaching now and Black Friday will be here before you know it! I think I speak for many people when I say thank YOU. You seem like a cool every day joe who does real work and gives real opinions on real everyday use. You’re awesome! Keep up the great work. Until next great review!

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks MJ

Great tools, I have been looking at these for a while now.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

The extended reach just came out. The standard FUEL models are life changing in the shop.

Great videos brother! Thank you!

That ir hammer head is a beast bought mine 4 years ago and still use it to this day. Will definitely still pick up those Milwaukee ratchets. For a beginner I would say buy these over a snap on hand ratchet will make you more money

@pdaddy879

4 жыл бұрын

For a beginner? These ratchets are better than snap on

You don’t want more debt? Rule #1 don’t watch Milwaukee tool videos. Want the right tool for the job? Rule #1 watch Milwaukee tool videos.

@theophilusigweh8929

2 жыл бұрын

44 mnemonic

Great video

The Ridgid JobMax also has a right angle impact driver. While not powerful enough to be considered an impact wrench, I have enjoyed it as an impact driver.

I love my Milwaukee ratchet👍

WOW thats exactly what it need! ... Im talking about that right angle impact.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

That right angle impact is AWESOME! amzn.to/2UCLbWe

Great vid! Just picked up the 3/8 stubby impact wrench kit, looking to add a ratchet as well. I work primarily on Hondas, what would you recommend?

Good video! Thanks! I bought the Gen 2 1/2” Fuel Ratchet in lieu of the 3/8”. My thought behind this was... I wanted the additional torque provided by the 1/2”, but I still wanted to use with my 3/8” sockets. All I did was get a 1/2” to 3/8” Kobalt adapter for the ratchet. It really works well and is now very versatile.

@andrewfelix4815

4 жыл бұрын

Marty Lucas I got both so that I would have more clearance using no adapter at all. But hey to each their own.

@martylucas8557

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Felix, trust me...I’d like to have both, however it was the difference between getting a new 3/8” Fuel ratchet or a new Fuel grinder and free 5 amp battery. That’s the one tool I didn’t have. You should check out CPO Tools (all brands)/CPO Milwaukee (exclusively Milwaukee). They sell new and factory refurbished. They also have some great tool deals! I ordered a refurbished 7 1/4” Milwaukee M18 Fuel Dual Bevel Miter Saw from them in March. I paid $299. They sent me a brand new saw with the factory foam and zip tie, holding the head down. In addition they included a charger, 5 amp battery and 40 tooth Milwaukee blade. I also ordered an refurbished M12 Fuel Hackzall tool only from them for $79.00. They sent me a new Hackzall... They don’t charge tax and shipping is free for orders of $45 or more. They also ship quick! Take care!

@mike_t_007

2 жыл бұрын

@@martylucas8557 Thanks for the tip Man! I shop direct tool outlet for Ridgid stuff but will add CPO for my Milwaukee tools. Looking to make a 3/8" converted 2559 soon! I'll see what type of pricing I can find

Well done hoss...I try to abide by the 80/20 philosophy. With the given power of each one of these ratchets I personally think that if you are working on passenger cars...bikes...side x sides...quads the 1/4" and the 3/8" should cover most nuts and bolts that you come across. The longer reach will certainly be a game changer...

I have the standard M12 1/4 & the Fuel 3/8, used to have the standard M12 3/8, sold it to a friend the day I bought my Fuel, AWESOME tool!!! I will literally NEVER be without these again!! I’m DEFINITELY getting the extended version also, great video & great tools!!!

Awsome vid I have the reg fuel 3/8 I would like a extended reach 1/4”

This for the review!

Not a mechanic just a home owner and I love power tools. I couldn't choose so I bought both the 1/4 drive and 3/8 drive. It's the only 2 Milwaukee tools I have. I have Dewalt for my other power tools.

I went with the older model for size and weight. Not as powerful, but work better in tight spaces. Gen2 is definitely a better performing tool. Glad they came out with the longer version. Use mine on almost every job. I have to loosen manually usually then hit the power button to zip off the nut/bolt. The ratchets and stubby are the best m12 tools IMHO.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Nothing wrong with the older ones. They are smaller.

Wish they had these 40 years ago......me an old industrial mechanic......still working.....hands are shot to hell, have all kinds of issues, carpel tunnel, trigger fingers.....swollen joints.....yeah, it all can be fixed with operations but then the doc say cant return to mechanical work otherwise the same conditions can come back...........

That should be the job of compact impact and extension with a swivel socket.

I have been wanting for the long neck version and still debating between the 3\8 or 1\4. Being a small engine focused but not limited It is hard to choose. I run a ton of both drive sizes

@TheCobraClone58

4 жыл бұрын

Same here I work on small engine all day I have both the m12 3/8 ratches

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

Id go 1/4 no question. These fuel ratchets are bulky and heavy which I find annoying. Theyre almost identical torque. I have 3/8 for automotive and dont really like it. For small engines 1/4 no question

@fuelediowa

4 жыл бұрын

@@reallyhappenings5597 thank you for your feedback I greatly appreciate it. One of our techs has the 3\8 but it is the short. He really likes it but every time I play with it I wonder how well it would fit in some places. I wonder if the longer neck can help that much. Although I am pretty well equipped in 1\4 in five that makes a lot of sense.

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

@@fuelediowa to clarify I have the M12 Fuel 3/8 ratchet (shorter, not this new long one). Only one I have. I find it too bulky though I do use it. I just don't like losing all the feel of a bolt. For professional use I suppose they're all time-savers but that's not me.

Best value combo: 1/2" m18 mid torque, 3/8" M12 stubby, 3/8 M12 ratchet, M12 impact driver.

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

And a Filipina wife for everything else ;)

@kennethkuhlman8864

4 жыл бұрын

That is my exact lineup. You must also be a genius.

@shanesubashe787

4 жыл бұрын

@@kennethkuhlman8864 lol that and on a budget.

@kennethkuhlman8864

4 жыл бұрын

@Superman Thats good to know. I was thinking about one of the extended reach ratchet and I think that 1/4 might be the ticket.

@kennethkuhlman8864

4 жыл бұрын

The only thing is 3/8 is super versatile. I think they could have made the 3/8 head a bit smaller though. Seems like somewhere between gen 1 and gen 2 would be a sweet spot.

Yes.

Love the channel, great review. 👍.. I have the M12 line, still prefer IR for 3/8 and 1/2 impact wrenches. .. I have the Gen 2 M12 ratchets , they have more torque but Snap On has much smaller head and neck size to get into tighter spots. I prefer SO... But I'll be getting a couple M12 right angle die grinders for certain..

@eosjoe565

4 жыл бұрын

I'm waiting for the die grinders too. When are they supposed to be released?

@joeframer9642

4 жыл бұрын

@@eosjoe565 Oct?

@Fee.1

4 жыл бұрын

Snap on is just gen 1 Milwaukee ratchet

@joeframer9642

4 жыл бұрын

Fee true same torque,but much smaller head and longer neck,thinner body. Also almost the same price.

I was wondering when these would come out. I have the first gen 3/8 ratchet. Do u think it's worth the upgrade to get these guy's? Keeping in mind I don't use it everyday but when I do it's for sure a pleasure to have.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

There is nothing wrong with the Gen 1 ratchets. In fact they are smaller than the Gen 2's. I would not give up your Gen 1 and wait a bit and see if these go on sale.

Are they reliable. My 3/8 fuel ratchet lasted 2 weeks. Then needed repairing. Got it back and it lasted 3 weeks. Sent it away again. They look good. But my one is not up to standard

@ALovelyBunchOfDragonballz

4 жыл бұрын

I'm kinda rough on my tools, so far my Fuel 3/8 ratchet and Fuel M12 3/8 impact haven't had any problems. I chipped the paint in the ratchet first day (as to be expected with paint) but after 2 months in a shop I've got no conplaints.

What kind of sockets do you use on these? Chrome or impact?

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

It is not an impact, so chrome is okay to use.

If you were going to only buy one would you get the regular or extended version?

@shanesubashe787

4 жыл бұрын

Extended.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Probably the extended. I would look for sales on any left over gen 1 ratchets and see if I could snag one of those for a crazy deal also.

If you could only have either the 1/4 or 3/8 extended reach (for general automotive purposes), which one would you choose? I'm starting out as an apprentice tech soon and I'm not sure which cordless ratchet to get when the time comes.

@WorkshopAddict

3 жыл бұрын

Tough call, but I would probably go 3/8" first if I was going to be under the hood mostly

@andybub45

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict thats what I was thinking. Thanks!

@jonnysnipes3123

3 жыл бұрын

3/8

I haven't been able to locate the 3/8" extended ratchet online anywhere. I've checked HD, Ohio PT and Acme and they are not available. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!

@FishFind3000

4 жыл бұрын

William Logan just came out so I guess in a month or two it will be out.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Acme has had them. Here is a link to one, just search extended ratchet on their site. www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2560-20

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Acme has them now for pre-sale. Milwaukee said they are available now... Pre-Order Item! (Est. Ship date: October 01st, 2019)

@TheFlatlander440

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict OK, Yes I just checked and the 3/8 extended cordless ratchet is available for pre-order Oct 1st availability. Thanks.

Locking Flex head cordless ratchet when? I need one

Milwaukee makes a right angle 3/8 impact

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it is old and in need of a redesign and has less power than these ratchets.

@jonnysnipes3123

3 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict the 2564? I have that impact rachet and it’ll break nuts over 200 pounds

But you could also use adapters right?

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, it would just make your socket longer.... Harder to get in tight places

@Anguish88

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict but for open places, you could use extentions?

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

@@Anguish88 yes

The size of the 3/8 fuel ratchet head is it's Achilles heel. That gos the same for the new 3/8 fuel extended reach ratchet. That is the reason I have been trying to get Milwaukee to make a version of the 1/4 drive fuel and now the extended reach ratchet just swapping out anvil to 3/8 drive. You would be able to get into tighter places and use sockets up to 1" and 24mm. The added rpm speed would also be a bonus and being a ratchet the small amount of loss in torque would not be much of a drawback. Please help me with this buy contacting Milwaukee and letting them know you also would like to see them come out with this slim head 3/8 fuel and extended reach ratchet.

@Noname-lk2ol

4 жыл бұрын

It's a tool thing that makes NO SENSE. that defeats the purpose of the 3/8. If you put a 3/8 drive on a 1/4 head you will just have the 3/8 with the power of a 1/4. Just get a complete cover drive adapter It wont extend the drive it goes directly over it like a metal sock. I dont remember exactly what the bit is called but theyre out there.

@mysterycomment1553

4 жыл бұрын

No name the 1/4 is still powerful enough though to use as a 3/8.

Milwaukee right angle impacts: M12 - 2467. M18 - 2667 and 2668. Only about 60 ft/lbs so.... yeah. I have the first two and they have pulled me out of a few difficult situations. You can get more torque the a standard impact/driver and their right angle impact attachment though. NOT THE CHEAPY CHROME ONE.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

They need to update the right angle impacts bad.. That is why we do not talk about them.

@mikemorgan5015

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict Yeah, agree 100% they ARE way long in the tooth. Odd, you'd think one of these with some balls would sell like hotcakes to mechanics and folks with tool addiction, like me. If/when they do refresh this idea, I hope they keep it as short and small as possible on the business end for tight spaces. That's really the engineering problem. Right angles just don't transmit impact well without exploding. Doing it in a small package only multiplies the issues. Hence the funky looking head on that pneumatic.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

That right angle impact from IR absolutely rocks. Funky or not, I would never let that leave my shop. Add an M18 battery to it and make that as big as needed.

@mikemorgan5015

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict nothing wrong with funky provided is funktional.

when is the 4x 18v Milwaukee lawnmower coming like Einhell makes in Germany?? Einhell is basically Milwaukee right?

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

I know nothing about it.

@Riskabuen22

4 жыл бұрын

Einhell has nothing to do with Milwaukee. Sorry dude. Here is a link to TTI brand page, showing you which brands are related in a way. www.ttigroup.com/our-business/brands/

If I had to pick only one to buy in 3/8.........which to get?

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

IMHO, the extended version will never disappoint.

@josephklimchock5412

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict Thanks...

Love to have 1/4 and 3/8 fuel m12 set #workshopaddict

Eh, I don't even like my 3/8 fuel ratchet, no need for a heavier more cumbersome version. For tight European spaces I still like 1/4" hand tools with lots of accessories. My "foundation" is a 5" 1/4 breaker bar and a 12" extension, gets me everywhere and a good 10mm socket can take surprising torque.

@lilblingking1491

3 жыл бұрын

I agree, they're garbage. If you don't mind sending your fuel to me, I will gladly dispose of it for you!

Are you aware that milwaukee also make a right angle cordless impact very similar to the IR you showed in the video? You should pick one up and do a review. Good video.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Yup, I have it and I would call it nothing more than an impact driver. It is not powerful in the least.

@dylanbarr8659

4 жыл бұрын

@@WorkshopAddict really? I was thinking of getting one. I work on Mercedes commercials and was hoping it would have been a good option. May need to look into air equivalents now. Thanks for the reply.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

@@dylanbarr8659 Read the comments below and you will see someone else who has one and agrees with me.

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah the m12 right angle impact driver is measured in inch pounds, its like 150in-lbs or something

I have the 3/8 and the 1/2 and I love them to death Especially at pull apart these things are like magic wands P.s. I'am not a Milwaukee fanboy 😂😂😂👍🏾

My "tool" is long enough, thank you.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

OK, cause a longer one is just north of $200 from Acme Tools. 😂

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

That's because you don't use it professionally, all day every day

@jamessparks5966

4 жыл бұрын

@@reallyhappenings5597, that's only because my old lady would kill me if I did.

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

@@jamessparks5966 I suppose you win this debate 🙂

They should design just a extension.

Add impact system in long neck. Please e e e eeees

I want one, but the bare tool is still over $200. 🤨 I think that’s quite steep. And I don’t typically complain about prices, I truly believe this tool is over priced.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Most tools coming from China that are new seem to have higher prices. Maybe we can make them in the USA soon!

@_P0tat07_

4 жыл бұрын

WorkshopAddict hope so! We really need to bring back a lot of manufacturing to the states.

@WorkshopAddict

4 жыл бұрын

Yes we do. Hoping it starts to happen sooner than later.

@_P0tat07_

4 жыл бұрын

WorkshopAddict I’m actually studying manufacturing in college ;) from everything I’m hearing manufacturing is growing.

@reallyhappenings5597

4 жыл бұрын

Wait a few months and shop around online, price will drop about 15%

Id get gay for one of those

@martylucas8557

4 жыл бұрын

If you’re thinking about it, you probably already are.

I don’t like these, I bought a 1/2” one and could hold it with my finger tip without a socket... not impressed especially for my hard earned $$$. I found these to be very weak unless you’re using them to undue loosened bolts.. do yourself a favor and buy air for these. I love Milwaukee but I’ll pass this time.

@11onejay

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah I've wanted this tool for so long and finally got one for Christmas. I installed my stock exhaust today and pretty much I couldn't use it for a damn thing. Not enough torque to break anything loose. I really wish I could get a nice impact in a small foot print. I know the m18 impact works wonders on most stuff automotive.

@SnwBlackSnwBlack

3 жыл бұрын

"... I bought a 1/2” one and could hold it with my finger tip without a socket.(...)" Finger... yeahhh.... PS. Why do people unnecessarily lie?

@ProjectAnubisUSA

3 жыл бұрын

@@SnwBlackSnwBlack not a lie... it’s truth. Just because you received a good one doesn’t mean everyone will... why do people have to be so quick to judge.