Fake Makita Impact Better? Let's find out! Makita XWT11Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless
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- 게시일 2020. 06. 21.
- Fake Makita impact wrench compared against genuine Makita XWT11Z 18V LXT Lithium-Ion Brushless Cordless 3-Speed 1/2" Sq. Drive Impact Wrench. The knock off Makita claims to produce more torque compared to the Makita XWT11Z. So does it? Both tools tested for maximum torque capability, RPM in each gear, durability, and working speed test. Both impact wrenches disassembled and internal parts compared for quality and durability. Please let me know if you'd like to see other brands tested, such as DeWalt, Milwaukee, Earthquake, Bauer, Ryobi, etc.
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I’ve had a lot of requests for this one, and sorry it’s taken me so long. Please let me know which specific models of impact tools you'd like compared in the future. I'm ready to begin testing them if there's enough interest. I have some additional test to include in the next showdown too. Thanks to everyone for helping support the videos through your generous Patreon support. www.patreon.com/projectfarm. I look forward to reading your comments and video ideas. Thanks again!
Comparison suggestion: insulated mugs. Are Yeti mugs with the extra money to keep your coffee hot or drinks cold? Who really need to keep their drinks cold for 5 hours anyways? Thanks, keep up the great work!
can i get the makita i really want it please...
High end Milwaukee
dewalt and Milwaukee and i loved the dance moves part lol had me laughing
I wouldn't mind see a review on sideing cleaners for removing mildew.
You buy both. The cousin eddy is the one you lend to your neighbor.
Great strategy!
China exists only to create a lower cost, shittier version of the world we used to know.
@@taekwondotime but both were made fron china
@@taekwondotime Not really the case.
China exists , so manufacturers can make the same product with the same quality for cheaper.
What you are talking about are no name manufacturers and replicas/knockoffs.
@@LorandHungary How would you like to work in China at one of those companies? :)
Man... NOBODY on KRplus does a more thorough, complete and non-biased review of tools and/or products than Project Farm! Period... I love this guy!
Thanks so much!
FACT!!
James from Freakin Reviews is really good for unbiased opinions and reviews as well and he’s a great bloke. But this guy is next level for the sheer amount of physical work he puts into these tests and clever editing and production of his videos. He gets loads of views and he deserves them all.
@@tinderella2386 vacuum wars is another unbiased one who reviews vacuums.
No doubt, at this point, if you don’t check project farm videos before buying something your not doing your best. I wish the channel 20 million subs.
$30 for a brushless motor is incredible value and for the casual DIYer it might just do the trick.
On the other hand the Makita is definitely for the professional tradesman who will use this tool on a daily basis and get a good service life out of it.
Thanks for the feedback.
that's exactly what he said at the end lmao
@@LC-hd5dc Yeah correct, but I got a pat on the back for stating the obvious, a whole year ago.... What did you get?😂👆
@@Gary-Seven-and-Isis-in-1968 good luck.
Makita is not all that great had one didnt last long with battery my Metabo last longer and more powerful
I have the cheap version and to be honest as a 'home workshop' tool its fantastic value, it does what it does well and saves a huge amount of time which is its main attraction for me. Sure the Makita (and other good brands) will be better but its hard to justify the price difference since I will probably get years of service from my cheap one and I have the extra 'seconds' to wait to spool up the nut... As always a fantastic video, I would never have thought to put them actually head-to-head but what a test that was, I think you're scientific enough and real world enough to make your comparisons so very useful.. Love your work.. and I love your sense of humour too...
Thanks and you are welcome!
i would like to report that i am using the cheap knockoff since 2 years and it still works. Feels like it even gained a little more torque after a break in episode. I will need a propper one soon though as it was an eye opener regarding how often i use this.
Intellectual theft is what copies are. All my tools are Makita except for Festool rail saw.
That missing one gram could literally be attributed to the Makita logo taken off.
Thanks for the feedback.
thats excacly what i thought
😂😂
Knockoff had a hand strap.
Lol
This guy always makes me smile because he's so enthusiastic about literally everything he does
Takes a lot of pride in his work. Need more people like him.
Haha yeah, takes pride in ruining engines lol
@@sethflorentz1219
It's a dirty job but it's good someone does it.
@@sethflorentz1219 that's why I started watching him. But I still can't believe how fast the channel exploded. One minute he was at 10k and now he's over a million subs.
Except all these tests are majorly flawed because no one takes longevity into account, thats why Aldi tools perform better than Makita, for about 2 weeks then therye fucked lol.
Good engineering for the Makita to use a much heavier anvil, more material for the body for strength but still have essentially the same weight as the knock off. Also very good engineering and production efficiency (and probably the removal of QC) to be able to make a decent tool at $30 and still make it worth it to the company who makes it!
I can't express how much I loved the dance off lol you're normally so professional and to the point (which is part of what makes your channel so great) but it made me incredibly happy when you put that in
Thank you so much!!
The amount of tests you performed on both and the amount of time it took to edit the whole video makes me exhausted to even think about
Appreciate that!
and yet this guy is just so amazing he spend time replying to alooooooooot if not all comments amazing
He knows the devil hides in the details!!! }:{)>
Adel Rashid if you’re early he basically responds every time
“Took a month to arrive.” Cousin Eddy always has been a little slow.
"Shitter was full."
🤣
Probably busy with the old shine still.. Oh Eddy, you slack jawed yokel!
they had to disinfect and store in quarantine it before shipping..
Cousin Cheng
You give the best comparisons out there and you cover everything,your very thorough and I appreciate you.
Your videos are VERY well done. I always enjoy them. Additional questions: Did the batteries interchange? Drain time for the batteries / capacity.
This man needs a tv show. He even adds little jokes in and laughs, really great stuff,
He has one.
Called project farm.
You should check it out.
KRplus is TV
Moving this to TV would totally ruin it -- and I wouldn't watch it after it had been "hollywoodized".
KRplus is the new TV. They get a good chunk of change, so subscribe and their a thumbs up
Everything on real tv sucks
Twerking impact wrenches were not what I was expecting to see today, but I'm not mad about it.
Twerking Impact Wrenches? That's the name of my retro/punk/metal fusion band.....
Rule 34.
No exceptions!
@You Wish Enlighten us then O' wise one 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙄
@You Wish r/wooosh
You Wish omg it’s not??? You’re so smart. Dumbass
At the end of 2020 this video made me buy Cousin Eddie, and there's still no regret whatsoever. The battery lasts very long, because the hammering is a very efficient method of power transfer. I keep being amazing by the speed and power, compared to a conventional drill. You must be very careful with smaller bolts and screws, because they'll break before you can say "whoops', but for undoing screws, nuts and bolts, and tightening bolts and nuts beyond 5 mm (1/4" and up) it's an awesome tool with a ridiculously low weight.
Thanks for sharing! Glad to hear!
I've paid compliments to the work done here previously. I am doing so again. The quality of work here is outstanding. Thank you very much for all of your attention to detail, creativity, and excellent understanding of what a product should be tested to do.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Did anyone ever stop to consider how much this guy spends for our entertainment
1,220,000-plus subscribers. It appears to be money well spent.
hopefully he makes much more in return from the video
I believe he also has a patreon. Likely in the description.
Business tax write-off.
@@marcbee1234 Imagine getting audited and explaining to the IRS that you wrote off two brand-new Harbor Freight gasoline engines because "I was testing which one would go the longest without seizing when you use various oil additives"
He wanted to laugh so bad at the dance off but held it back. 😂
I had a LOT of fun with that!
I lost it at that part
Don't worry, I laughed enough for all of us. Probably woke up my neighbors but oh well.
Your level of detail and accuracy is just outstanding! Keep up the good work!!
Thanks, will do!
Project Farm is educational, entertaining and simply an amazing channel for the residential toolman!
Thank you very much!
That makita is worth the 130$ but that was a good 30$ tool also
Great point
@@ProjectFarm keep up the amazing work this is one of the best channels on youtube
@@arvivirash5561 if u are going to buy something buy it good than buying something bad knowing it eventually fail on you
Great tools!
@UsirRaMaroon Is the knock off claiming to be a Makita? is it using any patents without license? If so, I agree. If it is just a generic product my only question is if it is a better value.
Are you telling me there’s actually a unit of measurement called “nut-busting torque”
I believe the industry terms are actually 'break force torque' vs 'drive force torque' but most power tool consumers in the USA being young adult males, marketing happens.
Damn😂
When I read that
I put on captions and screen shot it when he said that
I wish I would have had that measurement done on me when I was 18! Practice makes perfect!
Really enjoyed watching this video!
.. it's the first time I've ever watched a video on tools and I must add I loved the speed at which the video was carried out! I wish more videos were like this video in their speed delivery of continent etc. All too often videos like this get bogged down and I find myself wishing they were moving along a lot quicker so kudos to you sir great job!!!🤗
Awesome, thank you!
I had a Makita 1/4" impact several years ago as well as the drill/driver. Used both of them daily for garage door installations & replacements. Both performed great given their price point, I couldn't see paying more for anything else. I also had the 18V XRP Dewalt 1/4" impact and the hammer drill/driver....the Dewalt was quite a bit heavier, and after a day of use you felt it in your arms and shoulders using the heavier Dewalt impact and drill.
Nut Busting Torque: Giggity
I thought I was the only one to pick up on that.
Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Giggity Goooooooooo
The dance off had me laughing.
Me to it's brilliant
Boycott China
Odd that he isn't replying
@@sethflorentz1219 the farm guy
@Blind Squid Man we have similar tastes when it comes to You Tube channels. CGA/Joker...
I love how you build the testing tools. great work and great video
Thank you very much!
Attention to detail, unbiased reviews. This is my go to channel for tool comparison. Thank you!
Thanks and you are welcome!
Don't know why this was recommended to me but I'm not disappointed
this is one of the best channels on YT
Check out more Project Farm videos. You still will not be disappointed.
The algorithm failed and recommended something useful for you.
@@jonanderson5137 Agreed! KRplus is great until you get to management.
CHEERS!
Welcome to the farm family.. You'll enjoy a lot of the tests he does..
I think this had the perfect amount of light-heartedness.
This channel is the most efficient knowledge download ever.
It's amazing
Thanks!
i have been watching your episodes for years and really enjoy all of them but please mention the manufacture of each no done on this model fake makita xwt11z all your other things you tested had good details you are VERY PROFESSIONAL
I should be in bed, but instead I'm watching a vid of 2 impact wrenches dancing... 🙄
Fr me to
Same
Its 1:33am in the UK😂😂😂 you are not the only one🤣🤣🤣
Yup. We're probably idiots for losing sleep over it... But I got to know 😂
1:34 AM ....same
I've an idea that I haven't seen before (or at least found): Hand Cleaners
I work on motorcycles and constantly get mucky hands due to the Carbon, Rust and Associated Particles. I tend to use Swarfega but don't care what flavour, my firend uses swarfega but ONLY the orange one ("Because it's got citrus in it, which is, like, an acid isn't it!"), I know some people just use Fairy Liquid (dish washing liquid in the UK) and my dad is more old school and uses normal soap, then vinegar if that doesn't do it, then 99.9% Isopropyl as a last resort.
I'm sure no matter what tools or projects people do then wanting shiny clean hands without taking a layer off is something we can all relate to :D
P.S. Best trick I've ever actually seen played on a newbie mechanic - tell them they can avoid all the mess if they spray some lube (WD40, GT85, etc.) on their hands first. "Really coat it on there good as a barrier." It's mean, but watching them play grab-the-spanner is hillarious. Even worse, they then have to try and wash off the WD40...
Pirate Adam yeah he needs to be first there’s many brands I find cherry bomb work well along a few others that seem that are only Commercially available
Try stoko solopol
Some say there Hands still smells like vanilla to this day
Smearing some vasiline / petroleum jelly on your hands & arms works great, it quickly dries or soaks in & you're not all slippery-. Good for painting also..
You should be wearing gloves. No dirty hands and no cancer.
What a great video and review. I really enjoy the video content you provide not only because it demonstrates how good a name brand product performs over the knockoff but also provides insight on whether a knockoff version is a good purchase for the non-professional. Do you reuse any equipment built for other videos?
Thank you for the effort, this is useful information! Subscribed!
Thanks and you are welcome! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Reminds me of an AvE episode but with a different accent and less swearing.
Average Joe Hot Rod Show ....Largely due to Project Farm having a camera that autofocus’ properly
And someone who isn't a coward about showing who they are.
@@timramich don't see how not wanting to show who you are to random people online being a coward
@@yoanngirard8780 When you have that much of a following it becomes it. Protecting your personal info with a pseudonym is normal, but outright trying to be mysterious like he does is just stupid. And the swearing, his voice type. Very pedantic. Makes his content unsharable to some people. He has an attitude about that. That maybe certain people don't belong watching his stuff. Okay then. Don't try to reach the younger crowds and get them into trades. He's an asshat.
Tim Ramich .....Chris (AVE) has stated that his day job involves troubleshooting mechanical and systems problems in many different countries, sometimes at highly sensitive installations. I don’t blame him for not showing his face. Plus, not revealing his face doesn’t diminish the quality of his YT content in any way.
I came here expecting cousin Eddie to disappoint me, but oh boy, not this time. You did a great job Eddie !
Now that compliment made his day!
Same to be honest. But in spite of it being a little slower than the name brand, it still did its job. So I'd say for 30 bucks it's worth it.
@@ProjectFarm where can one buy a Cousin Eddie?
@@sisler42789 The OP said EBAY
@@Mr_Sokoll yes and no:
Yes, for less intensive and lighter use it would do the job too, but bit slower.
No, for harder works this "couple" Nm REALLY makes the difference.
PS visually they are quite similar. But technically they must be (price) and are quite different. Retail prices of Makita li-ion cells would be like 10-15$
Great job on the video, I have 2 makitas and 0 knock offs. They have worked flawlessly for years. One is brushless and the other is not but it still has worked great.
Thanks! Thanks for sharing.
thank you so much, I'm in the market for an impact wrench and was considering buying the cheap one but this test has me thinking otherwise.
You are welcome!
I’m going to change everything I’ve learned about tools and just make my choice on dance moves 😂😂
"wacha' watchin'?"
*Drill dance battle*
"...wha-"
*Drill dance battle!*
He can't dance at that:
krplus.net/bidio/nKekaXlpoqXLYWk
Move
He didn't STUTTER, Karen.
@@operator8014 lmao 😂😂🤦♀️
drill dance battle, duhhh! 😂
your comparison videos are awesome 👌🏻👌👌👌. Informative and entertaining
Thanks and you are welcome!
Your channel is pure gold... God bless, from Corsica
Thanks so much!
I have to agree; considering he's a $30 tool, Cousin Eddy did pretty bloody good!
And he does have the best dance moves.
If this dude was my teacher, i'd never skip a class
I have a better attendance to this than I would my normal classes.
He has a voice that would put you to sleep
@@bnbmike4731 but damn it would it be a good sleep
@@polishhammer1992 right agreed
Я знаю
love your videos and you actually do in depth evaluations and test .
Thanks so much!
Great tests.. You have a good point on the 30 dollar tool. It's 5 times less than Makita, but is Makita also 5 times better? If so the 30 dollar knock off is not bad actually. It could get someone going until they can upgrade to something more durable.
Thanks!
That torque measuring device is a work of genius. I've seen tools like that on other channels but never understood how they worked. Now, seeing your video it's so clear to me. Great video and amazing job coming up with these tests.
I’d call Cousin Eddy a darned good tool for $30.
Be nice if it lasts, unfortunately I doubt it would.
@@DavidMoralee for sure it will last more than it costs, u really think its lifespan is 5 times shorter? that thing would outlive me probably in my use lol
@@kiiiisu The thing I would concern most is battery. Sure you can replace cells but it would change price dramatically.
Or maybe... I unscrewd 8 stubborn bolts with "Grsphite" tool, untill counter screw broke. I unscrewd them all with Makita. Cheaper Bosch brand broke after one bolt.
@@jacek-jan Since the batteries are compatible you can use the clone tool with a genuine battery
It's worth the $30, but the question is: will it do the job you need to get done? That could be pretty iffy.
Great video, I definitely could see a person getting the knock-off if you're not going to use the tool daily for your job since it won't see as much abuse. I also really appreciate how you aren't annoying and ask for a like and/or a subscribe like most people, so for that. Have a like and an subscribe!
Thanks! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
use the "an"' before words that starts with a vowel only. an egg, an umbrella, an apple … Vowels: A E I O U
Woukld "I dont use it all that often" be a viable excuse for theft in any other place? "Im not going to use it often, so I'll buy a stolen car" wouldnt hold up.
@@nohomeforfreepeople2894 in English law, now defined in statutory terms as the dishonest appropriation of property belonging to another with the intention of permanently depriving the other of it.
So I don't think theft applies maybe piracy or licensing infringement?
Thank you for the practical video! Next times you can do more interesting projects such as real makita vs. domestic chinese made impact wrenches. We Vietnamese love to watch this! several suggestions for you: Lanbiao, HBM, Dekton, Pinneng.
Thanks for the suggestion.
How about a video comparing some welders? Perhaps entry-level flux-core offerings from harbor freight, Eastwood, ultra cheap Amazon mystery brand...😁
Love the channel. Always happy to see a new video in the feed! Thanks for the time and effort you spend on them!
Please do! That would be awesome!
I'd very much be interested in seeing that
That be a good video to see
Awesome idea
I have the Titanium from Harbor Freight. For $180 that thing is great.
My stick welder is an Amico, so if he tests cheap welders I hope he'll include one of those.
Yet another painstakingly-produced video with so much attention to detail! Really appreciate the hard work that goes into these.
Thank you very much!
A very good review. Much better than mine!
I got the cheese knock off and did a review also. Yours absolutely blows mine away!
Thanks!
@@ProjectFarm actually, I took the time to watch mine again last night, and it was pretty good! Especially for being a newbie on KRplus. But again, yours was far more extensive, and showed a completely different light. I would definitely watch your reviews in the future.
Muchas gracias señor por sacarme de dudas, es impresionante su calidad de poner a prueba todo, gracias nuevamente
I’d pay $30 bucks for that thing just to have around in case it’s needed. Thanks for the video. Looking forward to more impact videos!
You dont need extra 10% power for extra 400% price
We bought the same knock off impact wrench for $30 on ebay too, we're happy with it. Dad got it to change the shocks on the Cherokee and to do tire rotations when needed, it works fine for what we use it for. If you're going to use an impact wrench a lot go with the Makita, but if you're only going to need the wrench a couple times a year the knock off will do just fine, but hey, it's your money.
Oveida Sinclair You must not live near rust. I couldn’t remove the bolts to change out the struts on my car with a 450 ft lb air impact. And that was after I broke them free with a breaker bar.
For $30 it's a good deal for someone who only needs to use it a few times a year.
Damn, my adjustable 150nm torque wrench was more expensive than both of them! 😜 But the 30$ China stuff is quite nice for that price.. maybe i'll buy some just to rip the Motors out for other projects 😁
Dude. I was literally JUST wishing (yesterday) that you’d break into tool reviews. Your unique style of quantitative analysis and experimentation would be awesome for tool comparisons. Keep going with this!
The video its amazing ,but would be even better if at and end you provide a comparable chart .Great job ,keep up.
Thanks, will do!
Thanks. After viewing this video, I was amazed by the cheap impact wrench. Went ahead and bought one. Cannot be happier with the performance/cost ratio. Excellent for mower blade removal/mounting. Effortless! The 1/2" center is hollow. It takes hex-base bits. An impact driver for me. Cool. I don't expect it to be used on a daily basis and long lasting. Great for a casual DIYer.
You are welcome! Thanks for sharing.
i just ordered one. i made sure i ordered one with the hex drive. for those who plan to order a "cousin eddie", some dont have the hex drive.
@@vsvnrg3263 get the wrench to driver adapter for $3. It works better. Hex shank bit goes in adapter deeper and locks in.
@@hpw-ws6bj , yes! i'm fussy about adapters. i bought a milwaulkie but the way it operated was a bloody nuisance. so i bought a ryobi adapter. i had to buy some tungsten carbide drill bits to carefully drill a hole in the side of it (its hardened steel) to accept a pin to make it semi-permanent.
I would have never thought I'd be watching two impact wrenches have a dance off on KRplus 😂
and here we are, at 2 am in my case lol
I don't know why I'm watching this. I don't even own a screwdriver
High five.
It takes all types.
me to brother plus im gay :D
@@AlexanderSias1996 a mixture of vodka and orange juice
@@nx7497 what did sexuality had to do with anything here?
🤣
Brilliant review comparrison, just purchased a cousin Eddie & I love it for the £40 uk price which is excellent in the current COL crisis & it includes 2 batteries & a case!
I will only be using it mainly to remove car wheels as a DIY mechanic & didn't want to spend on an expensive tool for the job
Thanks!
Thanks again for the interesting test ald as allways: greetings from germany!
Greetings! You are welcome!
I remember when Makita Drills first came out when John Candy drilled out that bedroom door lock in Uncle Buck (1989).
-Chuck
I have that model (Makita 6012hd) and just recently got a battery for it on amazon. What a difference to modern drills haha. I still try to use it time to time just because it was my grandpas and she still runs good. Battery was a no name and only $20.
@Ferd Dorst wow haha. 0 to douchbag in 0.95 seconds
@Ferd Dorst maybe he lives in rural Canada and it took a bit for stores to carry them? Ever been up north? You use what you can buy you cabbage
Knockoff is a lamb in Wolf's clothing. It is probably fine for light duty occasional use but not much more.
I gotta say tool comparisons are a great idea. Everything you compare has much better testing that everyone else's and as usual with an unbiased opinion. Love the dances BTW. 🙂
Definitely good for at home for odd jobs here and there well most cheap tolls are good for that
i wholeheartedly disagree. is the makita 15-20% better? yes absolutely, but do you NEED that for 300% markup? absolutely not. Given you can have 80% of a makita for 30 dollars, this thing is insanely good and I wouldn't hesitate to buy an arsenal of knockoffs to do the grimy jobs and keep my makita (well actually, my millwalkee) for the serious and precise work where you actually need something beefy. Overall, I don't think we're at a pitstop here, the knockoff can still accomplish a particular job in the same amount of time given you don't pick your nose or wipe your face in that time you save by getting a nut off 2 seconds faster.
@@ikuraburst6992 amen
ive been running that exact knockoff in my service truck for a little over a year now and it has served me well! Not an issue yet and I need to mention that mobile mechanic work is ROUGH on tools. My makita ends up breaking in 2 years due to cracks, brakekleen etc, and this has almost lasted just as long. For normal use where your tool would last you 10 years, I dont see it lasting as long as the makita, but when you are breaking tools from basically abuse vs lifetime, the cheapy is well worth the money!! Trust me, order one and your makita will sit safe at home in the box for quite awhile, this thing works great
Old adage for home tools: "buy the cheap one, and if you break it, buy the expensive one"
Great video. Would love to see a Cousin Eddy series, also including tests of hammer drills etc.
Great suggestion! Thank you.
Very good approach and real results. Thank you for your effort.
You are welcome!
The dance-off was hilarious! Seriously though, I always wanted an impact wrench but I didn't want to pay the money for it. The $30 knockoff is probably worth it in my opinion because I don't think I'll use it impact wrench that often.
Thank you
In all honesty $30 for that tool even with the lag and lower torque ratings is one hell of a deal!
deal in comparison to what? Unless you have makita batteries and charger, this thing is useless. If you have adopted makita 18V system, why would you spend $50 on eddy when the makita can be actually had for around $99 and comes with an actual warranty and isn't a safety hazard like eddy?
Yeah, I'll spend $30 on that!
@Sy Badine Yeah reputable goods are fine, yet a lot of their exports are highly volume based low quality products. Though, since they lack human rights, they can make giant buildings in days, and build trains that go 300mph and balance a penny on it's side
@@enwin1912 A kettle is significantly more dangerous from the electrical side than an impact drill, though. Many things can go wrong with something that's exposed to mains, heats up on purpose and uses conductive liquids.
@@GRBtutorials
2nd rate batteries are just as much of a danger. I'd never charge the knock-off anywhere that couldn't tolerate a fire.
Always interesting. He has the personality and humor of a shop teacher.
Thanks!
Keep makin this type of video. Auto subscribed
Thanks, will do! Thanks for watching and subscribing!
The fact that he called the knockoff “Cousin Eddie” is priceless
用中文跟他說就好了
你還用英文😑
學不學中文跟他們沒關係阿
他們不在意中文的話
就連以前要幫他美國的話也無能為力的 不然請告訴我 你們都看的懂
甚至很清楚的明白意思
為啥美國老是疫情救不回來阿？
所以你知道了吧
要說這種話給中國人聽的話
那我跟你說
台灣的機拜就是很白目的意思
跟中國完全不同
這個你去問一下韓國瑜那些支持者
裡面有個何小姐說的一樣
她應該也會直接罵這美國仔：超級白😑
美国不知道中国已经把翻译机给当成了耳机在使用了吧？😑
真的是够愚蠢的😑
Hooo heee alabama
He always looks like he is moments from bursting into laughter😂
I highly recommend having fun in all you do!
Another great video - thank you!
Did the Cousin Eddy come with a battery? I thought I saw both using a Makita battery which would make sense for testing I suppose, but I would have liked to have seen a battery comparison.
Sir: I am constantly ever so impressed with your incredibly intelligent, well executed and thorough testing methods and procedures. As a mechanic while putting myself through University, and a retired applied physicist, I am by no means easily impressed, but, again, you certainly earn accolades.
Thanks so much!
No Trigger delay on the dance floor. That was hilarious. Thank you for that.
I was dead 😂😂
I have a suggestion for you. You've done showdowns for a lot of different kinds of saw blades and cutting tools. I recently bought an oscillating multi-tool and have noticed that there is a huge price difference between the name brand blades (DeWalt, etc.) and the presumably Chinese knockoff brand blades sold on Amazon. I'd like to see a comparison of these blades to see if the price difference is worth it. Some of your other comparison videos have proven that better brands typically are worth it.
Great suggestion!
I can say there isn't much difference from experience. The best value you can get with those is buying a nice fine file. I have a dewalt blade in my kit that I've used for years and just file the points back whenever they're dulled. The blades are high carbon steel and you can sharpen them
Now at our local hardware stores they sell cheap blades at the checkout. Instead of 20 dollar dewalt blades and 30-80 dollar fein blades we can now just grab the 5 dollar cheapie without having to order them
I really appreciate your video's and the work you go through to make them happen. As for Cousin Eddy.... I would absolutely buy a him. The amount of work he can still do is fantastic and I would welcome him into my garage any time. Makita is a very good tool but for the quantity of work i do, Cousin Eddy is just fine.
Thanks!
Your accent and excellent hardware, makes it super easy to understand for non English native language. Thanks for the review mate.
Thanks and you are welcome!
Man, you've got so many cool testing tools I didn't even know existed. The rigorousness and accuracy of your tests is what makes your channel my favorite!
Thank you very much!
It would be nice to see a dewalt vs Milwaukee impact wrench showdown.
All popular brand of impacts!!
Dewalt will most likely win
What about hilti?
@@LettersOnKeyBoard hilti is to expensive
incredible analysis as always
Thanks!
Your tests are worthy of an engineer, congratulations. I will not buy anything without going through your site first.
Thanks for your videos.
Juan Carlos from Belgium.
Thanks so much! Thanks for sharing!
I love how you give everything fair criticism even when things are not even a competition.
That being said I do think it seems to be worth it for 30 at least until you can find yourself able to afford a better one.
Some advice I've seen on mechanic forums say buy the cheaper tool until it breaks, then buy the better one because by then you will know whether or not you actually need the better tool.That advice is aimed more towards DIYers who aren't working with the tools day in and day out.
@@arcanask as a mechanic, I use cheaper tool brands and I have had no issues with then what so ever, obviously not as nice or ergonomic, but i use them daily and they hold up great my favorite brand is Tekton. They are just really great tools
Agree. It is more than fair because it’s brushless, too. A BL-ryobi sets me back more than 150 bucks and it’s a Chinese brand too. If someone can afford it he or she will buy the makita anyway.
I remember the cheap Chinese tools from 25 years ago. They sucked and were in no case worth buying. This has luckily changed.
That drill is a fire waiting to happen i wouldn't sleep at night if it had battery inserted... No fuse in the housing, cheap no brand switch (The Mikita is Omron, one of the best names in switches), And no battery ground (again, FIRE). I would never buy that drill. Id get a 50 dollar Ryobi before that. At least if that burned down your house you could sue Ryobi, Who you gonna sue if the fake Makita burns down your house? Yourself??
@@CarlosGlatzos976 What are you talking about? right now there's a BL Ryobi on amazon for 85$. For 150$ you can SOMETIMES get a Milwaukee or Mikita with a battery on sale. Also it's not like your getting a battery with the fake cheap Makita, those are 62$ for a 2AH shitter, BEFORE you get a charger. Not to mention the inevitable house fire your gonna have on your hands when that drill goes up in flames. there's NO battery ground and NO in-housing fuse. The switch is also complete shit and will probably stop working the second you squeeze it hard. STAY AWAY!!! this is for peasants, serfs, and Instagram influencers who want to post a picture of themselves 'doing work'.
For $30 I'd invite Cousin Eddie to my garage any day.
Just to throw it in your trunk for that occasional need.
Remember, that price doesn't include batteries!
@@tubastuff That's why for budget, and backup tools I like corded better. never have to worry about that cheap battery going bad, and having to find a replacement.
@@CommodoreFan64 Yup, but those battery-powered tools are pretty impressive in their capabilities! Where do you find cheap lithium batteries, by the way?
I love your videos! Thanks you for this it helps my tool box get filled correctly!
Thanks! Glad to hear!
You went above and beyond with the tests and dance off was awesome
Thanks so much!
~30 bucks for such a useful tool is actually quite a good price. As long as you don't expect it to last through heavy and regular use, it's surprisingly useful. A nice, cheap tool to have laying about in the shed/garage for occasional use. Better that than an expensive tool you rarely use.
Reliability and durability is the most important part. Power can always be found cheaper, so it's not a defining factor. So.. if it is a tool one needs to have working any time it is pulled out (even if it is rarely), then the expensive and original option is the way to go. If just a tool that is nice to have, but not really important, the knock-off.
Great point! Thank you
That's how I feel about Harbor Freight, if I use their tools enough to actually break them, the extra money for a major name brand tool will be worth it.
100%
Well said. If you're drilling 10 holes a year, you don't need the Makita!
I started buying tools as a teenager, and I bought many cheap tools to get the job done, so in my opinion "A" tool is better than no tool.
Thanks for the great content!
never owned a power wrench only spanners and wrenches...30 dollars sounds like a good deal!
Absolutely. Certain tools you just don't need to use that often. My drill press was about $45 from China - I'm still using it 15 years later. Granted, I don't need it often, but I've certainly got my money's worth out of it. If it ever fails I can afford a better one now but until it does there's no need to replace it.
Long term review of my Cousin Eddie (appears mostly identical to the one in the video - even down to the yellow trimmed brushless motor, except mine was a ball detent model).
The unit is still performing well - ordered May 2020 (a month before this video went live!), review date 2/13/2023.
Used for weekend automotive work on my daily driver cars - mostly suspension components and lug nuts, and it still works the same as when new.
Occasional drops from a short height with a 5ah battery, no cracks or stress marks/deformations in the shell.
It seems to max out at about the same in the video - between 90 to 115 ft lbs, even after years of weekend use.
About a year in, the detent ball disappeared and was never seen again, so I've been holding the sockets on as-needed.
Shortly after that, the hammer seized up. A quick disassembly of the forward cap and gentle persuasion resolved the issue and the unit worked fine after reassembly.
A year and a half after that (a week ago, actually) the four screws holding the forward cap on came loose, so I partially disassembled the unit again and did an inspection. Everything was still greased up and looked/worked great. Threw some threadlocker on the screws and reassembled it.
I've used this for: frequent tire rotations, regular suspension replacements, an engine replacement/teardown/reassembly, a transmission replacement, and regular maintenance when there's enough room.
Because of the limited torque, on higher torque fasteners like axle nuts or front control arm bushing nuts, I would sometimes have to break them loose by hand. On one occasion I had to use a strangers high torque Milwaukee in a junkyard to remove the axle nut on a CV axle still installed in a spindle off-car. Sometimes Cousin Eddie (and even my breaker bar) struggles on other bolts in mostly rust-free junkyard cars.
I was wanting a bit more removal torque for those rare occasions, so I went ahead and ordered an authentic Makita impact that is smaller/lighter but is rated at more torque than Cousin Eddie has tested out to. But, considering Cousin Eddie was about $40 shipped and provided almost 3 years of use before I wanted something better, I'd say it was definitely worth the money.
Not bad, Cousin Eddie.
Thanks for the feedback.
A series of videos on your test rigs and jigs and how you conceptualize and construct them would be very interesting.
Thanks for the suggestion.
The proper order of operations to watch a Project Farm video:
1- stop working when you get the video notification.
2- hide in the bathroom to watch said video.
3- click on video notification.
4- pause video at the beginning.
5- smash the like button.
6- comment for the algorithm.
7- enjoy video and learn something useful.
8- share with people who haven't already blocked you for sharing to many vids.
9- go back to work and feel good about the rest of the day.
Back to work! Slacker! 😂😂👍
And what are you going to tell your wife/girlfriend?
Don't forget your headphones.
Step #2 right here, lol!
I feel like the knockoff should be good enough to leave at your grandmother's house in case she needs it. Saves money and realistically doesn't need to be too strong.
So many times I bought whatever by looking at the real thing pic and the knockoff pic. I’ve no idea if what I’ve bought in the past is remotely close to the real thing. I’ve no idea if they are or not. This video is great.
Tous ces tests, quelle imagination! Bravo!
YES! I love impact drivers/wrenches! Can you compare several different ones like Ryobi, Makita, Milwaukee, dewalt, reigid, etc?
@Sam S those videos aren't "Project Farm" certified though
I only trust project farm..
Snap on! Don't forget about it!
Add hyper tough from wal mart.
@Sam S None to the level of Project Farm!
I would be interested in seeing how a Dewalt and an Earthquake wrench would compare to the Makita. Very good test and really shows the differences between a cheap tool and the real deal.
I was thinking the same thing
And the Milwaukee!
AvE does a few videos on the Earthquake, electric and pneumatic. He also compares the same two here in another video.
And the AEG (Ridgid to North America). I've done a few rudimentary comparisons in Australia between AEG and Makita and found the AEG to be damn good value. The cordless tools are almost as good, the corded stuff is actually better, but only 2/3rds of the price and with a longer warranty. Based on that I went with the AEG, and have been super happy. Plus, nobody will pinch them because the other tradies all have Makita and Milwaulkee so the batteries won't fit! Heh.
I vote yes for a full showdown between top brands.
Love your videos! Can you do a comparison of heavy duty corded drills? Like do we really need a 10amp motor or an 8amp motor does just fine
Thanks! Thanks for the video idea.