heinzboehmer's 2002 Topaz 6MT Coupe

[jet_dogg]

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...586#post161586

You linked the wrong post but I saw it further down man that shit is fucking awesome haha. You should send that shit to makita headquarters though I believe they did it for some nonsensical liability concerns but the auto-stop would cease operation regardless.

I got happy seeing the pliers wrenches too especially with the soft jaws. You know they make them for the 180s also right?

[heinzboehmer]

Do you mind sharing a pic of what you did with the switch? I'm probably just going to get rid of it at this point and get the milwaukee.

The m18 is bulky and heavy but at least it's a joy to use and easy on the eyes though I balked at its size at first. For diy and home use the high speed ratchets are great as are the impacts, but it is dumb how the 3/8 and 1/2 use the same internals. Nice thing about the makita ratchet is you can swap anvils that can't do with milwaukee's greedy ass.

https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/main-forum/member-build-journals/13854-heinzboehmer-s-2002-topaz-6mt-coupe?p=161586#post161586

[jet_dogg]

Ah yeah the trigger behavior is annoying. I added a latching switch in parallel with the trigger so now I can just press it and walk away. Makes using it a lot more pleasant.

The M18 tire inflator is super nice, but a good bit bulkier. Plus I have mostly Makita stuff so yeah. I have been wanting the Milwaukee electric ratchets and their higher powered impacts for a while though...

Do you mind sharing a pic of what you did with the switch? I'm probably just going to get rid of it at this point and get the milwaukee.

The m18 is bulky and heavy but at least it's a joy to use and easy on the eyes though I balked at its size at first. For diy and home use the high speed ratchets are great as are the impacts, but it is dumb how the 3/8 and 1/2 use the same internals. Nice thing about the makita ratchet is you can swap anvils that can't do with milwaukee's greedy ass.

[heinzboehmer]

I have to hold the fucking trigger the whole time like an idiot and the oring tore after a few uses not to mention it's ugly. The m12 inflator is on par with this lxt 18v inflator but the m18 inflator blows everything away. Insanely fast, screw on chuck and set/forget walk away. If I were going to the track that's the one I'd take but I understand if you're on another battery platform.

The 20v dewalt is 2nd in terms of power but it's hideous.

Ah yeah the trigger behavior is annoying. I added a latching switch in parallel with the trigger so now I can just press it and walk away. Makes using it a lot more pleasant.

The M18 tire inflator is super nice, but a good bit bulkier. Plus I have mostly Makita stuff so yeah. I have been wanting the Milwaukee electric ratchets and their higher powered impacts for a while though...

[jet_dogg]

Eh it's fine. Its portability makes up for its downsides. But definitely not the best thing makita has put out. That shop vac is another story though.

I have to hold the fucking trigger the whole time like an idiot and the oring tore after a few uses not to mention it's ugly. The m12 inflator is on par with this lxt 18v inflator but the m18 inflator blows everything away. Insanely fast, screw on chuck and set/forget walk away. If I were going to the track that's the one I'd take but I understand if you're on another battery platform.

The 20v dewalt is 2nd in terms of power but it's hideous.