Joseph Bonilla I can say for sure it was designed in the US and some of the parts are made here in the US But I don’t know where they assemble it they have plants here in the United States and in Asian countries.
I work on the largest earth moving gear in the world and this is my go to tool. I use it all day every day for 3yrs. No issues at all.....Tip you get more power out of it using a 6 amp hr battery.
I love the "Show me" vs. "Tell me" style of your videos - thanks so much. Fantastic and useful! I've got an M12 Stubby 1/2" and wound up grabbing the High Torque for Cyber Monday for less than I could find the Mid. Add that to the M12 Surge 1/4" and fasteners shall quiver!
I have the 1/2" stubby working on fishing boats. Everything is rusted to hell and in hard to reach places. I've used my stubby just about everyday and i love it. My co workers doubted the power of the tool when i brought it to work. It was an awesome tool to have while taking the head off an engine
I was 13 when I did my first rebuild on a Briggs and Stratton Vtwin. I turned fasteners by hand my whole life up until my 24th birthday when I had a little more Income. I bought the 1/2 stubby and a m12 ratchet and I just can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner
I’ve owned a stubby 1/2 inch and as a DIY weekend warrior it works super in maintaining my cars. I got this as a gift from my wife and kids last christmas. Hope I can get the mid-torque or high torque next😂.
Nice, short and sweet. Great video. I am testing my 3/8 stubby out right now and It is my work horse too. I still am happy that I went with the decision to go with the 3/8 drive. I have the high torque 1/2 inch model and I enjoy not having to swap sockets. I also use a 3/8 drive ratchet 99% of the time. This is the main reason I went with the 3/8 stubby. I already have a huge selection of sockets and I wont have to carry 1/2 inch and 3/8 versions of the sockets while in working. I also have the 3/9 m12 ratchet but prefer the stubby to the ratchet.
Yeah, something tells me the 3/8" is more suitable for it's compact size & power... but all my impact sockets are 1/2". My boss has one of these and I am honestly considering to replace my old heavy DeWalt. He can walk around sites with this thing on his belt loop, it's amazingly light & compact.
Just purchased the 3/8. Had to choose between 3/8 or 1/2” but have 1/2” mid torque so went 3/8 and just did a wheel bearing job and no struggling with brake caliper or bracket or tie rod end 😂 im sold. actually even did the axle nut
Just curious... how well did it perform I just got the 3/8 today and was wondering how it would do on this exact job, also what type of car was worked on? I only ask because I debated for a while between the 3/8 and 1/2" but my father has a 1/2" high torque that is why I got the 3/8".
Got about dozen M12 tools and five M18 tools. For the most part they are very, very good tools but the 1/2 drive Stubby and the M12 2454-20 3/8 drive impact (so good for tight access in engine bay) are by far my favorite tools by far. I got so much work done with them. Even if they crapped out tomorrow I would still buy them again although they still have bit over 3 years left on their warranty. The batteries have also performed unbelievably well. The performance doesn't seem to have tapered off at all and they last just as long as when they were new.
I enjoyed mine for about six months til it was stolen along with my Matco 1/2 inch impact but I just ordered another stubby m12 I reached for it a lot along with my m12 ratchets love your videos turn to your channel to check out the Milwaukee stuff
Mmmmmmm not really, they both have there place. I like the trigger better on snapon and the straight pistol grip. Sometimes I can’t get my Milwaukee where it needs to be cause the angle of the grip. I work in cranes for a living so I really do enjoying having both.
I had to start using my chrome sockets with this impact, some impact sockets fit super loose so I quit using them. I thought about swapping the retaining ring but things have been working done since I moved back to all chrome sockets for 3/8. Never had issues with chrome.
Thanks Brian! I Love my Millwaukees got the High Torque & Mid Torque. That 3/8 Stubby looks like it would be a great for most fastener's. Thank you for sharing😊
4 years of use with mine its still going strong,i use it a lot every day. Just know its limits and use it on studs you know it can take off, Tool wise its one of the best investments you can make,
I love mine even though it struggles with caliper bracket bolts but thats probably because I use a impact swivel extension. Great video showing how you actually use it on a day to day basis
@@Jursaw you gotta take it apart, I took mine apart and lightly greased the bearings and the gears in it and the sucker worked like new. I work on semis and I beat the hell out of the stubby so I was surprised all it needed was some grease.
I got the 1/2" gun and a Matco reducing extension for smaller stuff where a 1/2" socket or extension would interfere. It's super versatile. I have the 18v high torque too, but seldom use it anymore because this is so light and pulls lug nuts off cars as fast as the 18v gun (the high torque is much more powerful, but max RPMs are slower after the fastener breaks free.) I do wish they could make it a tad narrower to avoid having to use swivel adapters, while still keeping the same power. Hint Hint, Milwaukee. Please keep up the innovation for mechanics tools.
If the belt clip on the tool is not a concern of yours, I highly recommend removing it. I find that makes the biggest difference in some very limited circumstances, but nonetheless. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
Home Depot has a deal rn with the 3/8th Stubby,1/4th hex Impact Driver,Hammer Drill and a free 3/8th’s Ratchet all m12 with two batteries for only $359.
It's good that smaller tools are finally becoming the norm. For a while everybody just wanted the biggest baddest power tools, but now people are starting to realize that ish is heavy and you really don't want to be toting around all that capability if you don't need it for 75 percent of what you do
Got mine and it wouldn’t take my lug nuts off. Then I realized it was on 1 😂. For a few seconds I was like this thing sucks. It’s a fantastic little impact wrench.
Greetings. I seen your M12 Stubby videos in 3/8 and 1/2, if you could only choose one which one would you keep? I’m trying to decide which to buy. Thank you sir.
2:03, genuinely the first time I’ve seen a universal joint actually remove something. I always thought those things were for 500 ft lb and higher torque impacts.
TTchannel the 3/8... I was trying to loosen the bolts for the driveshaft because it was such an awkward spot. I used non-impact rated sockets (with an extension) but I didn’t think it would damage the tool. I held the trigger on the bolt for maybe about 2-3 seconds and felt wild vibrations from the tool. Then all of a sudden it lost like 90% power and felt like the gears were grinding inside
Cant fault mine after a year of full time work either. I barely get my mid or high torque out. I always check important stuff by hand after and it's never loose...
Which would you recommend for the average DIY guy who wants something around the garage working on my own trucks? The stubby or mid torque if I were to only buy one?
Have you had any issue's with the retaining ring on the end of the anvil?. One my co-worker's has had nothing but problems with it coming off, and even after getting new ones they "break off". I asked if he used chrome sockets on it, and he says no. So I was just curious if you had this issue at all.
Would you recommend this impact for someone who will really only be doing tire rotation and brake/caliper jobs? My automotive skills are limited but I do enjoy having good tools. The options I'm considering are the M12 stubby or the ridgid octane impact as they are roughly the same price. I'm in both battery lines already. My considerations are power vs size and considering that you had to use a universal joint to get behind the calipers anyway, I was wondering if it would be better to go for the ridgid and invest in some universal sockets instead. Or is the ridgid still just too big even with the universals? Thanks for your time, and apologies for the long winded question.
Jayjayhooks No I would recommend the mid to work for tires and brakes and suspension work. They make it in the 3/8 or 1/2. The mid torque is much more suitable for tires and brakes. It has double the power and just slightly larger than the stubby.
how come you don't use the rubber sleeve protector thing for it? btw I never really use my stubby 3/8 for wheels and bigger stuff constantly because it's so powerful and tends to beat up the socket drive. I see people hammer on the trigger for like 10seconds to get a tight thing off. they never heard of 1/2 drive instead ?
hostilityy i’m not sure why I never bought one of the boots. I just like it the way it is. I’m not a fan of taking off wheels and heavy bolt either.. I did it to demonstrate that it could do it if you needed to.
Funny you mention this, my retaining ring started to feel loose and one of my impact socket sets started to fall off when I put it on the wrench. I now just use chrome sockets bc they fit tight and I’ve had no issues
@@HowtoAutomotive what would be the next step in building my tools this is the first thing I bought should I go mid torque or the 3/8 ratchet or should I get the mountain wrenches? I don't have anything but the 1/2 stubby
@@HowtoAutomotive do you think the 1/2in is much stronger? Hows the 3/8s work on rusted suspension nuts and bolts compared to the 1/2in? Any difference?
Richie D The half-inch Tubi has exact same torque ratings at 250 foot pounds. The Mid Torque would probably be more suitable for rusty bolts especially on suspension. It’s only slightly larger than the stubby with double the power.
@@HowtoAutomotive you should disclose that at the beginning of the video.. you sound like a honest guy and hard worker. Keep your integrity, it's never worth losing for any amount of you tube money.
@@joeframer9642 What are you on about? Does it matter Its obvious he uses it it looks beat to shit I use mine every day too You honestly cant go weong with milwuakee
I have the half inch and am having problems with the battery the clips that hold it in place broke from all the torque has anybody have this problem???
The tool definitely feels lighter and the tour is pretty much the same maybe a slight advantage with the bigger battery. Mainly just longer battery life.
What do you prefer between the m12 stubby or the m18 compact? I’ve seen the reviews but is it that much of a difference? Trying to not dive into a new battery platform with m12
i have the 3/8 stubby and i have issues taking off lug nuts that i torque to 90 foot pounds. I presionally would not recommend it. I rather just get the new second gen mid torque
What kind of air flow does it have? I noticed the new dewalt 12 volt has very strong fans. I therefore wouldn’t want to use anywhere I don’t want to kick up dust.
Fred Fred Burger they’re exactly the same only difference is the Psycho sizes. I prefer the 3/8 I have a lot more of those sockets. If you want to use a half inch I would recommend mid torque.
@@HowtoAutomotive I have the 1/2 version and Ive been using it daily as well! I had one which lasted about a month and began to malfunction although they replaced it and this one has been working tough ever since
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How to Automotive l will buy only because you recommend if it’s made in USA 🇺🇸 l will buy brosky thanks
Joseph Bonilla I can say for sure it was designed in the US and some of the parts are made here in the US But I don’t know where they assemble it they have plants here in the United States and in Asian countries.
Got one wont do most caliper brackets in the rust belt
@@bobbyu8991 living in the Rust Belt definitely would need a maid or high torque
I work on the largest earth moving gear in the world and this is my go to tool. I use it all day every day for 3yrs. No issues at all.....Tip you get more power out of it using a 6 amp hr battery.
For those of you that didn’t know, they do make a very nice protective boot for this tool. A little pricy tho at $ 20-25 but fits very well
Jeff Clark I wish I would’ve known this 3 months ago
Thanks for the info, I just ordered a Milwaukee stubby impact, now I will order a protective boot as well, Thanks again!
@@elttabykcir Glad I could help. Still got mine, it’s holding up great
@@jeffclark5024 thank you also! just got one today
The secret is out. It's $40 now lol
I love the "Show me" vs. "Tell me" style of your videos - thanks so much. Fantastic and useful! I've got an M12 Stubby 1/2" and wound up grabbing the High Torque for Cyber Monday for less than I could find the Mid. Add that to the M12 Surge 1/4" and fasteners shall quiver!
Lee in NC glad you like the videos. Sounds like you scored big👍
I have the 1/2" stubby working on fishing boats. Everything is rusted to hell and in hard to reach places. I've used my stubby just about everyday and i love it. My co workers doubted the power of the tool when i brought it to work. It was an awesome tool to have while taking the head off an engine
That’s awesome sounds like you got the perfect tool. Thank you for watching!
I got mine 2 days ago. I love it. I use it everywhere i go in my neighborhood.
I was 13 when I did my first rebuild on a Briggs and Stratton Vtwin. I turned fasteners by hand my whole life up until my 24th birthday when I had a little more Income. I bought the 1/2 stubby and a m12 ratchet and I just can’t believe I didn’t do this sooner
I just turned 25 and did everything by hand before. I wish I coulda had one of these when I was 18, it’s such a game changer
Love my stubby. Got the 3/8 and love it. Most used impact wrench.
I’ve owned a stubby 1/2 inch and as a DIY weekend warrior it works super in maintaining my cars. I got this as a gift from my wife and kids last christmas. Hope I can get the mid-torque or high torque next😂.
That’s awesome your family got that for you. Hopefully you do get the mind torque 👍
I also use my Stubby Impact a lot. It's a great tool.
It's a great tool, love mine. I use it almost every time I work on something.
Nice, short and sweet. Great video. I am testing my 3/8 stubby out right now and It is my work horse too. I still am happy that I went with the decision to go with the 3/8 drive. I have the high torque 1/2 inch model and I enjoy not having to swap sockets. I also use a 3/8 drive ratchet 99% of the time. This is the main reason I went with the 3/8 stubby. I already have a huge selection of sockets and I wont have to carry 1/2 inch and 3/8 versions of the sockets while in working. I also have the 3/9 m12 ratchet but prefer the stubby to the ratchet.
My kind of review...I am super impressed by its size, performance, as a DIY, I am planning to get the 1/2 stubby within a few days
Glad you like the review. When you’re ready there’s a link for it in the description. Thank you for watching!
Just got my 1/2 " yesterday and so happy with it..❤
I bought the same impact gun but in 1/2", honestly I LOVE it, very compact and light, powerful. I stopped using my 3/8 air impact gun.
It’s amazing tool. Glad you like it. Thank you for watching!
I have two of them and I’m getting to the point of using it everyday! I pulled a trans today using it and it blasted right through the bolts.
Nice. Glad its making your life easier. Thank you for watching!
Man I absolutely love mine!!! So much that I went and bought the 1/2 version!! Great video as always Brian.
Corey Suttles they are definitely game changers. Thank you for watching!
Yeah, something tells me the 3/8" is more suitable for it's compact size & power... but all my impact sockets are 1/2". My boss has one of these and I am honestly considering to replace my old heavy DeWalt. He can walk around sites with this thing on his belt loop, it's amazingly light & compact.
Love my 1/2 & 3/8 stubbys.. use the 1/2 for lugs and crank bolts etc and it does great. 3/8 makes things much faster
evan keyes you got the 1 - 2 punch there. Nice 👍
Just purchased the 3/8. Had to choose between 3/8 or 1/2” but have 1/2” mid torque so went 3/8 and just did a wheel bearing job and no struggling with brake caliper or bracket or tie rod end 😂 im sold. actually even did the axle nut
Just curious... how well did it perform I just got the 3/8 today and was wondering how it would do on this exact job, also what type of car was worked on? I only ask because I debated for a while between the 3/8 and 1/2" but my father has a 1/2" high torque that is why I got the 3/8".
A good mechanic also cleans his tools after use ! , I also have the protective boot which I had to import from usa to the uk .
Ran across this again, you still like it? Any problems? Had mine for almost 2 years and no complaints. I love this thing. It’s my go to every time.
Got about dozen M12 tools and five M18 tools. For the most part they are very, very good tools but the 1/2 drive Stubby and the M12 2454-20 3/8 drive impact (so good for tight access in engine bay) are by far my favorite tools by far. I got so much work done with them. Even if they crapped out tomorrow I would still buy them again although they still have bit over 3 years left on their warranty. The batteries have also performed unbelievably well. The performance doesn't seem to have tapered off at all and they last just as long as when they were new.
I enjoyed mine for about six months til it was stolen along with my Matco 1/2 inch impact but I just ordered another stubby m12 I reached for it a lot along with my m12 ratchets love your videos turn to your channel to check out the Milwaukee stuff
My stubby impact can get the job done too. I just have to be careful which way I am pointing it.
Lol 2 funny!
I C WOT U DID THERE
I just purchased mine week ago now is one of my favorite tools to use
Really like your videos keep up the good work
Gibran Carrillo Yaz the stubby rocks. Thank you!
This is the style of video i always need when researching tools… thank you
2 years now I have been using the Stubby. I am not a daily mechanic but do my own work on my vehicles.
It’s one of my favorites!
A 3/8 drive on lug nuts is impressive.
wyattoneable Deafly don’t think it’s made for that but it has enough power to handle it.
@@HowtoAutomotive no I agree. But it's nice to know it's got the power to remove potentially siezed on bolts 👍
I was impressed as well.
Thank you for the honest real world review I greatly appreciate it. Keep up the great work.
It’s been best battery power 3/8 I ever owned. It runs circles around snap on.
mark philhower I agree!
Mmmmmmm not really, they both have there place. I like the trigger better on snapon and the straight pistol grip. Sometimes I can’t get my Milwaukee where it needs to be cause the angle of the grip. I work in cranes for a living so I really do enjoying having both.
does it have good battery and is it better than the GEN3 M18? is it smaller than the GEN3 M18 or is it the exact same size?
I just bought it. So excited 😊
You’re gonna definitely love it. One of my favorites!
I just bought one. Haven't used it much, but so far, it's impressive
Sold! Thanks for a hands on review.
I had to start using my chrome sockets with this impact, some impact sockets fit super loose so I quit using them. I thought about swapping the retaining ring but things have been working done since I moved back to all chrome sockets for 3/8. Never had issues with chrome.
Thanks Brian! I Love my Millwaukees got the High Torque & Mid Torque. That 3/8 Stubby looks like it would be a great for most fastener's. Thank you for sharing😊
Dave D Whenever your ready to pick it up there’s a link for it in the description. Thank you for watching!
4 years of use with mine its still going strong,i use it a lot every day.
Just know its limits and use it on studs you know it can take off,
Tool wise its one of the best investments you can make,
I agree One of the best investments out there.
Love my 1/2" stubby
Great feed back Brian
Thank you!
I love mine even though it struggles with caliper bracket bolts but thats probably because I use a impact swivel extension. Great video showing how you actually use it on a day to day basis
Jursaw, try the 4.0 or higher battery. Bigger battery= more output to a point
nsatoday I do, I use a 6.0 battery on it
keepin it greased?
@@Diablos809 theres no grease fitting on it
@@Jursaw you gotta take it apart, I took mine apart and lightly greased the bearings and the gears in it and the sucker worked like new. I work on semis and I beat the hell out of the stubby so I was surprised all it needed was some grease.
Amazing video, amazing tool! I'm very excited for the release of the right angle impact ratchet by Milwaukee, should be a great addition to the box!
Do we know when the left angle impact is out ?
I got the 1/2" gun and a Matco reducing extension for smaller stuff where a 1/2" socket or extension would interfere. It's super versatile. I have the 18v high torque too, but seldom use it anymore because this is so light and pulls lug nuts off cars as fast as the 18v gun (the high torque is much more powerful, but max RPMs are slower after the fastener breaks free.) I do wish they could make it a tad narrower to avoid having to use swivel adapters, while still keeping the same power. Hint Hint, Milwaukee. Please keep up the innovation for mechanics tools.
I have an m12 right angle drill I've had about 11 years still works like new
Just upgraded to the gen3 1/4 hex impact driver free having their first generation m12 for 12 years, it still works, just wanted something new
If the belt clip on the tool is not a concern of yours, I highly recommend removing it. I find that makes the biggest difference in some very limited circumstances, but nonetheless. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
how can it be removed? does it have to be sent back to the factory for removal?
@@dabneyoffermein595 it's held in by a screw.
@@MrXyzasdf he he
Just bought myself a 3/8 one of these, can't wait to start using it
Awesome you’re gonna love it👍
are you going to use it for LUGS removal?
Home Depot has a deal rn with the 3/8th Stubby,1/4th hex Impact Driver,Hammer Drill and a free 3/8th’s Ratchet all m12 with two batteries for only $359.
Just picked mine up cant wait to use it
great video! thanks for the video on 3/8 stubby power tool. bought one.. will test it soon in the shop!
Thanks for that.. I can now order mine with confidence
Ibrahim ELTONY Awesome you’re gonna love it. Thank you for watching! If you need a link it’s in the description.
@@HowtoAutomotive
Ohhhhhh you put the half inch too... Now I like it more 😉
By the way what do you recommend for the impact metric sockets
Ibrahim ELTONY GearWrench makes a nice set.
Great review. Thanks for posting
Thank you for watching!
Just bought one today, can’t wait to use it. Nice video l!
Cool. Just picked one up. It has great power for it's size.
I agree. Thank you for watching!
Best little gun on the planet.
It's good that smaller tools are finally becoming the norm. For a while everybody just wanted the biggest baddest power tools, but now people are starting to realize that ish is heavy and you really don't want to be toting around all that capability if you don't need it for 75 percent of what you do
I'm a Dewalt guy, but I may buy this tool when I start my automotive apprenticeship.
You won’t regret it👍
Got mine and it wouldn’t take my lug nuts off. Then I realized it was on 1 😂. For a few seconds I was like this thing sucks. It’s a fantastic little impact wrench.
Funny I’ve done the same thing.
Badass ordered mine now nice video, definitely replacing my snap on 3/8 gun
try a Wobble Extension Bar instead of the UJ socket.
Greetings. I seen your M12 Stubby videos in 3/8 and 1/2, if you could only choose one which one would you keep? I’m trying to decide which to buy. Thank you sir.
Love my stubbies 3-8 and 1/2 inch models it’s a beast of a tool
Great video!!!! Would you say that this tool would be good for removing those stubborn sway bar link bolts that tend to just spin, lol
Which Generation Milwaukee is this....a GEN2 or a GEN3?
2:03, genuinely the first time I’ve seen a universal joint actually remove something. I always thought those things were for 500 ft lb and higher torque impacts.
i took that belt clip off and I bought a boot too I do like mine
Are use the clip to hang it on my cart.
that works I was afraid it would scratch something
Mine actually broke on me. I think the gearing inside became loose but I sent it to Milwaukee and they fixed it free within 2 weeks
TTchannel the 3/8... I was trying to loosen the bolts for the driveshaft because it was such an awkward spot. I used non-impact rated sockets (with an extension) but I didn’t think it would damage the tool. I held the trigger on the bolt for maybe about 2-3 seconds and felt wild vibrations from the tool. Then all of a sudden it lost like 90% power and felt like the gears were grinding inside
Cant fault mine after a year of full time work either. I barely get my mid or high torque out. I always check important stuff by hand after and it's never loose...
Can you use higher than 6.0 battery on it?
I buy most of my tools on the Snap-on truck but I buy all of my power tools from Cornwell because they carry Milwaukee
Hey Brian really good vid good job bro you are badass
Which would you recommend for the average DIY guy who wants something around the garage working on my own trucks? The stubby or mid torque if I were to only buy one?
Mid
Should try and use a 6ah battery on the stubby for max power output and maybe you wont have to switch to mid torque. Try it out brother
Have you had any issue's with the retaining ring on the end of the anvil?. One my co-worker's has had nothing but problems with it coming off, and even after getting new ones they "break off". I asked if he used chrome sockets on it, and he says no. So I was just curious if you had this issue at all.
Would you recommend this impact for someone who will really only be doing tire rotation and brake/caliper jobs? My automotive skills are limited but I do enjoy having good tools. The options I'm considering are the M12 stubby or the ridgid octane impact as they are roughly the same price. I'm in both battery lines already. My considerations are power vs size and considering that you had to use a universal joint to get behind the calipers anyway, I was wondering if it would be better to go for the ridgid and invest in some universal sockets instead. Or is the ridgid still just too big even with the universals?
Thanks for your time, and apologies for the long winded question.
Jayjayhooks No I would recommend the mid to work for tires and brakes and suspension work. They make it in the 3/8 or 1/2. The mid torque is much more suitable for tires and brakes. It has double the power and just slightly larger than the stubby.
@@HowtoAutomotive thank you for the quick response.
Jayjayhooks thank you for watching!
Ha ha I love milwaukee
Aikido Longan they make great stuff
@@HowtoAutomotive Yes High-tech content in each product
Great video .... thanks again
how come you don't use the rubber sleeve protector thing for it?
btw I never really use my stubby 3/8 for wheels and bigger stuff constantly because it's so powerful and tends to beat up the socket drive. I see people hammer on the trigger for like 10seconds to get a tight thing off. they never heard of 1/2 drive instead ?
hostilityy i’m not sure why I never bought one of the boots. I just like it the way it is. I’m not a fan of taking off wheels and heavy bolt either.. I did it to demonstrate that it could do it if you needed to.
My battery tends to come off time to time on bolts where it really has to hammer on it, dunno if anyone experiences this as well
Danny Garcia I’ve only experience that with a two hour battery that it was dropped and cracked.
@@HowtoAutomotive solved the problem, those cheap batteries on Amazon have their disadvantages, new milwaukee brand battery kicking butt
Looking on buying one of my own
It will be a great addition to your collection. When you’re ready links are in the description.
I like to stick it in small areas LOL
Love my stubby but I already had to replace the retaining pin. I rather use my dewalt for lighter use.
What model dewalt?
Craig Smith 12v 3/8’s probably half the weight, easier on the wrist. Don’t get me wrong I love the stubby impact
@@ElJuan008 just got the 3/8 12v extreme today for 94.60 using my lowes card got the 5 percent discount. Excited to try it out
Craig Smith nice!
Funny you mention this, my retaining ring started to feel loose and one of my impact socket sets started to fall off when I put it on the wrench. I now just use chrome sockets bc they fit tight and I’ve had no issues
Give us a new update on your 3/8s impact wrench, or a long term review
I’ll see what I can do 👍🏻
I just got mine today! Does the bigger battery give you more power or just longer run time?
Gerry Brown congratulations. It just gives longer battery time. They do have high output batteries coming out that gives more power.
I notice a power difference going from the 2.0 to 6.0.
@@HowtoAutomotive what would be the next step in building my tools this is the first thing I bought should I go mid torque or the 3/8 ratchet or should I get the mountain wrenches? I don't have anything but the 1/2 stubby
Gerry Brown that would depend on what you’re working on. I would buy the Tools l that you would use the most.
I'm guessing you like this version over the 1/2" version lol. May I ask why the 3/8 when you had both??
Daddy SmokesYams that’s because I have more socket options with the 3/8
@@HowtoAutomotive do you think the 1/2in is much stronger? Hows the 3/8s work on rusted suspension nuts and bolts compared to the 1/2in? Any difference?
Richie D The half-inch Tubi has exact same torque ratings at 250 foot pounds. The Mid Torque would probably be more suitable for rusty bolts especially on suspension. It’s only slightly larger than the stubby with double the power.
Did you buy it or receive it from Milwaukee??
Joe Framer both. Have one for work and one for home. One they sent me one I bought.
@@HowtoAutomotive you should disclose that at the beginning of the video.. you sound like a honest guy and hard worker. Keep your integrity, it's never worth losing for any amount of you tube money.
@@joeframer9642
What are you on about?
Does it matter
Its obvious he uses it it looks beat to shit
I use mine every day too
You honestly cant go weong with milwuakee
3/8 drive was proven to put out more tq
Look it up here on yt torque test channel I think
I have the half inch and am having problems with the battery the clips that hold it in place broke from all the torque has anybody have this problem???
Very good gun! I still bust out the older m12 3/8 for some things because it has it a much sharper nose..
AutobahnDan wish that one had to torque this One does.
Does the smaller battery work the same and feel same as the bigger battery far as torque...or are you sacrificing just battery life span.
The tool definitely feels lighter and the tour is pretty much the same maybe a slight advantage with the bigger battery. Mainly just longer battery life.
Do they still make an M12 non stubby?
What do you prefer between the m12 stubby or the m18 compact? I’ve seen the reviews but is it that much of a difference? Trying to not dive into a new battery platform with m12
If I’m working under the hood the M12 Stubby. If I’m working on brakes or suspension the the m18 mid torque.
Just got me a 3/8 stubby....that gives me a chubby.😂
i returned by m12 3/8 because sockets kept falling off. Have you had any issues on that part ? i want to give milwaukee another chance
Socket problem
Do yo prefer this stubby or your older M18 2754-20 3\8 impact with the conical shaped nose? Which one was better for brake jobs, overall?
Justin I would say I like the Stubby.
i have the 3/8 stubby and i have issues taking off lug nuts that i torque to 90 foot pounds. I presionally would not recommend it. I rather just get the new second gen mid torque
What kind of air flow does it have? I noticed the new dewalt 12 volt has very strong fans. I therefore wouldn’t want to use anywhere I don’t want to kick up dust.
Bad Actor I barely noticed any airflow coming out of the tool. The fan is pretty enclosed.
Thanks for the reply. I appreciate your videos.
Bad Actor thank you for watching!
What are your favorite sockets for stubby
Milwaukee came out with their own impact SocketsThat is pretty awesome
Do you use grey pneumatic impact sockets? Im about to buy a set of their duo sockets and could use an experienced mechanics input on grey pneumatic.
Taylor98564 I have never use them but I’ve heard good things about them.
@@HowtoAutomotive are you planning on reviewing the new Mid-Torque Milwaukee impact wrench when it comes out? I enjoy your reviews.
Taylor98564 I will definitely be reviewing it. I have a review on the first generation on the channel
Is there any difference between getting the 3/8 vs the 1/2 stubby?
Fred Fred Burger they’re exactly the same only difference is the Psycho sizes. I prefer the 3/8 I have a lot more of those sockets. If you want to use a half inch I would recommend mid torque.
Do battery size has more power or do they make a difference
Jackson Vang There’s a little boost in power. Mainly it’s just extend it run time.
hey thanks for the video just a question i have a 2.0 battery is there a power difference between 2.0 and 6.0 that you can tell thanks
Jaskanwar Randhawa there’s definitely a slight kick up in power.
Yes. CZcams had some videos on that
1 year of use, mine looked like that after 14 days LOL I think I’m too rough on my equipment
Awesome that you’re putting it to work!
@@HowtoAutomotive I have the 1/2 version and Ive been using it daily as well! I had one which lasted about a month and began to malfunction although they replaced it and this one has been working tough ever since
Anyone know how well it does with the smaller 2.0 batteries?
The same, the charge just doesn't last as long.