#MAC AIRTOOL MAC#

Couple that issue with the fact that the MAC Tools model can only be purchased from the tool truck or the MAC Tools website. Conversely, the value of the DeWalt brand, at $349, seems too good to pass up. The problem is that, because both guns are so similar, yet so disproportionately priced, the perceived value of the MAC Tools model, at $569, goes way down. The other main issue, and sort of the downside to being so closely related to the DeWalt model, comes down to the MAC’s value rating. Perhaps those two issues are correlative? We noticed that vibrations seemed to affect the battery connection from time to time. The gun lagged when we pulled the trigger, which we thought was strange, and ultimately slowed down our operations. The MAC Tools BWP151-M2 took a hit in our functionality ratings based on its slow speed test results. This means that your hand won’t likely get in the way of your work being lit. Instead of being located near the tool’s head, MAC Tools designed this wrench with the light toward the bottom of the handle. While this feature does make an appearance on most of the models we tested, we really liked this one for its placement. The BWP151-M2 also features a really functional work light. Of course, this stands to reason as both companies operate under the Stanley Black & Decker parent company. In fact, these two tools are so remarkably similar that, not only are they specced out almost exactly the same, the BWP151-M2 uses rebranded DeWalt batteries. Like the MAC Tools’ cousin, the DeWalt DCF899P2, this product was made in the USA (with global products). You’d be surprised though, as some of the wrenches we looked at were still equipped with brushed motors. It also has a brushless motor, which you might not think would be a huge selling point these days. The MAC Tools BWP151-M2 has a variable speed setting, which allows for 3 different speeds. By comparison, the MAC Tools BWP151-M2 was capable of 91% of the torque that our winner was. The 2nd gen Milwaukee impact wrench finished out our power testing in first place, therefore, we ranked that wrench at 100%. So, we came up with a rig that leveled the playing field for these impact wrenches, and then we validated our results using our Proto 6232 torque multiplier with a digital torque wrench.įor our torque testing, we took the winner and measured everything else against the performance of that tool. While most manufacturers and testers use the Skidmore Wilhelm method for validating torque ratings, we wanted to find a better way to demonstrate raw power. So, let’s take a look at some of the finer points of the Mac Tools’ entry into the cordless impact wrench arena to see what went right and what went wrong. However, this wrench fell a little short in some key areas that, ultimately, kept it from finishing any higher than it did. Definitely not short on torque, the BWP151 had a few things going for it that were helpful additions. And, in our shootout, this impact wrench finished off the competition in the middle of the pack at a hard 5th place. As a tool truck brand, a lot of mechanics probably have at least a few MAC tools in their toolbox. If you don’t believe me, go ahead and check my proof: our Best Cordless Impact Wrench Shootout.Īnyway, this week, we’re taking a closer look at one of the contestants, the MAC Tools BWP151-M2. We’re consummate professionals over here, and of course, we had a great reason for all our screwing around with these wrenches. But, it wasn’t just us messing around with power tools for the sake of a good time. If you’ve been keeping up with the site for the past few weeks, you’ve probably found that we’ve had a bunch of fun with high torque impact wrenches.

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