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I believe that to be correct. I haven’t personally done it but it punches 1/2 holes in 1/4 like butter. It’s a stout machine so it will probably do it.
 
That's pretty neat. How much time and materials you got into it? Being able to change tires is something I still can't do, other than the old pry bar and screwdriver method, which is a PITA.
 
folkenheath said:
That's pretty neat. How much time and materials you got into it? Being able to change tires is something I still can't do, other than the old pry bar and screwdriver method, which is a PITA.
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x2 also thanks . . . and from a guy who did tires for 20 years that is the best non powered looking setup .
 
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A M18 4500L work light to replace my continually failing, 20+ year old work light. Runs on M18 batteries OR 120V. Has a rafter hook, magnets on the base and slots to hang it on screws. Really happy with it so far.

Also nabbed a M12 dremel type tool. Works with my Dremel brand pencil extension which is handy.

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folkenheath said:
That's pretty neat. How much time and materials you got into it? Being able to change tires is something I still can't do, other than the old pry bar and screwdriver method, which is a PITA.
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I only bought the duck head online. Everything else I had already. The main stem is 3” tubing sleeved with 3” pipe. 2.5”, 2”, and 1.5” square. Common stuff over here. If I had any adjustments after using it, is to add a cheater bar to the horizontal square tube to gain some leverage for more difficult tires. I just pushed and these 16s went on fine.
 
The whole punch you linked says "iron Plate" does that mean alloy steel in chinsgilish
 
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New top box from harbor freight to go with my bottom.
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I was back and forth between Milwaukee and Harbor Freight for my last tool box purchase. Being that you have them right on top of each other, how do they compare? I ended up going with Harbor Freight because it was few hundred cheaper.
 
Chevy305 said:
I was back and forth between Milwaukee and Harbor Freight for my last tool box purchase. Being that you have them right on top of each other, how do they compare? I ended up going with Harbor Freight because it was few hundred cheaper.
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So, I got the Milwaukee box used from a guy who I used to work with. He was a full time tech but took care of his stuff. I don't know how old it is, so I am not sure if the current models have changed or not, but the thing is a beast. Empty it weighs like 425 lbs or something like that and I have it pretty well full (although no pro mechanic by any means I have acquired a fair amount of tools) and the drawers and slides are really nice. I like the soft close option and I haven't had any issues with it. For what I paid for it, it was an absolute steal and I would buy another one at that price if one came up.

I haven't had a chance to really use the top box yet. Build quality seems decent. I like the drawer layout and it seems like the fit and finish is good. I know there are some Harbor Freight horror stories but for the money, this one was a no brainer as well.
 
I bought the HF 5 drawer General cart last year. Absolutely love it. holds all the tools on my old steel warehouse cart, with added mid chest and then some. HF has definitely upped their game, esp with upper level model items
 
swettysblazer said:
So, I got the Milwaukee box used from a guy who I used to work with. He was a full time tech but took care of his stuff. I don't know how old it is, so I am not sure if the current models have changed or not, but the thing is a beast. Empty it weighs like 425 lbs or something like that and I have it pretty well full (although no pro mechanic by any means I have acquired a fair amount of tools) and the drawers and slides are really nice. I like the soft close option and I haven't had any issues with it. For what I paid for it, it was an absolute steal and I would buy another one at that price if one came up.

I haven't had a chance to really use the top box yet. Build quality seems decent. I like the drawer layout and it seems like the fit and finish is good. I know there are some Harbor Freight horror stories but for the money, this one was a no brainer as well.
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Totally makes sense.
I think the Milwaukee has smoother drawers but the Harbor Freight is still a pretty decent unit at it's price point.
 
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