We’ve all heard the term “shade-tree mechanic” – that is, an amateur mechanic who works on their vehicle at home in their yard. The key operative here is “shade-tree” because it implies that there’s actually foliage on the trees at your house. What about in winter, when leaves are likely nowhere to be found? I hereby proclaim that we need a new term for someone who works on their car in a hastily cleared-out spot in their too-small garage at home. Suburban mechanic. 2-car mechanic. Weekend mechanic. Something like that. One thing’s common though between all kinds of mechanics, no matter where they work: Ratchets. In this installment, we’ll hear about the new line of cordless Milwaukee M12 Ratchets, which will speed up your workflow. Read More
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Fresh Release – Milwaukee M18 Rivet Tool
Let’s talk connection. No, not like a socially-distant connection over drinks in your buddy’s driveway. Connection…like metal connection. For metals like steel and aluminum, there are three primary connection methods — bolting, welding, and riveting. Each has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, welding and bolting have become the preferred method for connecting pieces of structural metal (think: bridges and building frames). Rivets, on the other hand, are still the best for applications such as sheet metal fastening. Historically, only hand-operated or pneumatic rivet tools have been available. However, with the introduction of the new Milwaukee M18 Rivet Tool 1/4″, cordless convenience is here. That’s what we’re going to learn about in this installment of Tool News Nirvana. For a detailed review of its lighter duty cousin, check out our review of the original Milwaukee M12 Rivet Tool here. Read More
