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TrickyMicky:
Power tools are great for removing nuts, bolts etc., but I would advise against using them for tightening fully. Some are able to strip out a thread in the blink of an eye. Use it to spin it up slowly till a slight resistance, then finish by hand or torque wrench.
Skoti:
--- Quote from: TrickyMicky on October 31, 2025, 11:20:52 PM ---Power tools are great for removing nuts, bolts etc., but I would advise against using them for tightening fully. Some are able to strip out a thread in the blink of an eye. Use it to spin it up slowly till a slight resistance, then finish by hand or torque wrench.
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Milwaukee also do one with Torque-Sense control, used it to refit car engine under trays that are secured with torx head self tappers.
Stops before it strips.
K2-K6:
--- Quote from: Green1 on October 31, 2025, 09:26:33 PM ---Iv used my Makita impact driver on my triumph tiger exhaust manifold recently. Just gently hammer away at rusty nuts. All but one came off.
Had it for years and used daily but only just thought about using on the bikes.
My pet hate with them is when carpenters put door handles and hinges on and round the heads off.
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Similar for me, up until now I've got only 2 Makita, 1 impact screwdriver (which I've used alot for this type stuff) added a native 1/2 drive impact to that, predominantly for working on cars. My son also using Makita for carpentry etc. So all makita battery and would be ideal to stay in that mix of compatibility. Its with reluctance that I took another battery system.
Oh, forgot I added a Makita torch (small led light panel with multi position head) recently, that's also very good. Fits our batteries and has impressive coverage for an ad-hoc task light. DML801 model @ approx £30 in 18v size. Their stuff is generally tough and long lasting.
This one (Milwaukee) bought purely for its size and low level sensitivity really .... not much available in this "sub" sector to match it honestly.
Skoti:
--- Quote from: K2-K6 on October 31, 2025, 08:19:43 PM ---Another item "Knipex Twin Grip" pliers.
Site for easy look at item https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/365484132955 I've not bought from them.
For when things are broken, damaged by previous owner :) failed drive surface etc, these are the most tenacious type I've used.
Particularly good is the "fish mouth" jaw that really grips stud etc vertically .... you know those times when ordinarily pliers slip off in awkward access situations .... usually to pinch a piece of skin on your hand somewhere in producing a blood blister >:(
These are just good when most hope is lost, I've bought the 200mm size, a great addition to toolbox.
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Used Knipex side cutters and water pump pliers professionally for many years, IMHO well worth paying extra for quality.
exvalvesetdabbler:
Best tools are the ones you make yourself.
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This one for getting the front bearing retainer ring out. Threaded in the middle so that a piece of threaded rod goes through to the other side to clamp it in place so it doesn't cam out and chew up the slots. Angled bar gives a flat face for whacking with a mallet.
Regards
Dave
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