New Releases From Milwaukee?

[Conductor562]

One of our readers over at TIA shared a couple of pretty awesome Milwaukee items from across the pond which none of the American blogs have reported yet.

The first and most intriguing, is an M12 4 in 1 Drill/Driver. It's a detachable head driver system similar to the Festool CXS.

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/07/milwaukee-m12-4-in-1-drill-driver-bddxkit-202c/


The other item is an M18 Sliding Compound Miter Saw. I've been expecting one of these for awhile, but it popped up in Europe first.

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/07/milwaukee-m18-cordless-miter-saw/


Milwaukee's New Product Symposium is the 2nd week of August, and I'd bet at least 1 of these is debuted for North American release. Milwaukee has been on a roll the last couple of years, and it looks like that's gonna continue.

 

[rsieracki]

i myself would like a M12 trim/circular saw

 

[Conductor562]

i myself would like a M12 trim/circular saw

That trim saw would be my pick as well and I'd say it's the most likely one we'll see at the Symposium. I'm sure we'll see an M12 version eventually.

 

[BK13]

The one I would buy in a heartbeat is an M12 Fuel oscillating multitool....

 

[Conductor562]

The one I would buy in a heartbeat is an M12 Fuel oscillating multitool....

That would certainly be a good one to have a brushless version of if for no other reason than heat reduction.

 

[GSteg]

Looks neat. The 4-in-1 tool looks interesting. I personally like it, but some may call it gimmicky.

The compound saw looks very handy for small cuts though. Ryobi has one, but it does not slide so you're limited on your cuts. When Milwaukee comes out with one, I'll buy it!

 

[Hinez Wengler]

Looks neat. The 4-in-1 tool looks interesting. I personally like it, but some may call it gimmicky.

The compound saw looks very handy for small cuts though. Ryobi has one, but it does not slide so you're limited on your cuts. When Milwaukee comes out with one, I'll buy it!

Some may call it Garbage.

 

[mybuick6]

just swapped from makita to milwaukee this year and i lke the quality and the battery life.

all m12
3/8 drill
3/8 impact
3/8 ratchet
3 batteries and a charger.

 

[larryforce]

I want an M12 ratchet really bad, but i am patiently waiting for a fuel version

 

[GSteg]

I want an M12 ratchet really bad, but i am patiently waiting for a fuel version

Is it worth it though? I can't see a brushless motor benefiting something like a ratchet that doesn't run continuously. I use my ratchet day in and out and it'll last for days on a single charge.

 

[Conductor562]

I've been continually impressed with the M12 line. Every time I hear of an M12 release like a jig saw or band saw, I shake my head and think it will have to ****. But each time I've been wrong.

 

[rice rocket]

That would certainly be a good one to have a brushless version of if for no other reason than heat reduction.

And battery life!

I'm in a constant rotation of my 3 M12 2.0Ah batteries when I'm using this tool hard. Each battery only lasts 10 minutes or so. I don't like putting the 4.0 Ah on because it reduces maneuverability especially when flush cutting.

 

[Ign]

Looks neat. The 4-in-1 tool looks interesting. I personally like it, but some may call it gimmicky.

The compound saw looks very handy for small cuts though. Ryobi has one, but it does not slide so you're limited on your cuts. When Milwaukee comes out with one, I'll buy it!

Gimmick was my first thought. Disappointed Milwaukee would consider this. These one-tool-does-all things are generally homeowner grade, meant to be used for 2 weekends and then forgotten.

 

[Conductor562]

I wouldn't go so far as to call it a gimmick. It's modeled after the very popular Festool CXS

It's probably more popular in Europe than it will ever be here, but a lower cost option by Milwaukee could change that.

Festool is far from homeowner grade

 

[Fcvapor05]

M18 cordless router please.

 

[nine4gmc]

Gimmick was my first thought. Disappointed Milwaukee would consider this. These one-tool-does-all things are generally homeowner grade, meant to be used for 2 weekends and then forgotten.

This^, I don't care what brand it is, 4-in-1 tools are homeowner grade.

 

[rice rocket]

this^, i don't care what brand it is, 4-in-1 tools are homeowner grade.

'merikuh!!!

 

[cheechi]

I don't think a fuel ratchet is going to happen soon. Likely it will become too bulky and a cordless ratchet probably won't benefit from even double the torque until they reduce the added size & weight it would accompany.

The 4 in 1 looks interesting. Might not be top of everybody's list but I like the idea that Milwaukee is making Festool innovation more affordable and commonly available. Realistically, the right angle drill has been available since day 1 of the M12, and they have even been giving it away free recently too. Not quite as elegant and doesn't get all the offset has to offer, but it can come close and you can get it now anyway.

Not that I'd jump on the CXS even if I were into Festool anyway, but the only store that sold it near me is closed now. You're basically comparing the most broad cordless to the least in these two, and now Milwaukee is making one less tool that is exclusive to others more available, even if we do have to wait a while more for it.

 

[Conductor562]

I could see the driver being popular with cabinet guys or someone that works in tight areas. The offset driver is something that isn't currently available as a stand alone tool and likely won't ever be because it's limited use would never justify it's price.

 

[woodstockva]

I want one of those Australian Milwaukee remote control coolers!

 

[Conductor562]

I want one of those Australian Milwaukee remote control coolers!

You mean one of these?

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/07/milwaukee-branded-remote-control-cooler/

 

[woodstockva]

You mean one of these?

http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/2014/07/milwaukee-branded-remote-control-cooler/

BINGO!

 

[Conductor562]

I still haven't figured out what I'd do with a remote control cooler…..but I want one

 

[rmsg0040]

Would like to see a m18 die grinder

 

[truckdriver]

I want one of those Australian Milwaukee remote control coolers!

Here you go.
http://sydneytools.com.au/milwaukee-12v-40l-remote-controlled-esky-cooler

 

[Conductor562]

$365.32 USD….Conductor will pass

 

[rice rocket]

Would like to see a m18 die grinder

Really? The M18 compact battery vs the M12 is pretty significant, I'd rather not have the extra weight hanging off the back.

What's next, 18v brushless dental pick?

 

[SASORacing]

I want them to come out with a new and improved line of impacts. Ofc morning else than to lower to price of the current ones.

 

[Conductor562]

I want them to come out with a new and improved line of impacts. Ofc morning else than to lower to price of the current ones.

They also have a 1/2" M12 Impact in Europe apparently.

 

[littlered70]

A Milwaukee brad nailer would be nice.

 

[NoahG]

I'd buy that 4 in 1 for the offset driver alone. Doesn't look brushless tho.

 

[bcradio]

A Milwaukee brad nailer would be nice.

I have one already.

 

[rice rocket]

They also have a 1/2" M12 Impact in Europe apparently.

It's no more powerful than the 3/8" one we get though.

 

[Conductor562]

I'd buy that 4 in 1 for the offset driver alone. Doesn't look brushless tho.

No, it's not a Fuel version. I'm sure it will be eventually though.

 

[woodstockva]

No, it's not a Fuel version. I'm sure it will be eventually though.

Oh I bet all Milwaukee tools (cordless) will eventually have a normal (aka brushed) & fuel (aka brushless) version.....its nice that there is actually a noticeable difference when the different versions are released & the fact that they all use the same batteries!

 

[Conductor562]

Some lower consumption tools brushless doesn't make a huge difference, but on the Sawzall, circ saw, and impact it sure did.