Which One?

[JA5544]

https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factor...impact-driver-kit/milr2897-82,default,pd.html

https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/factor...mpact-combo-kit/milr2799-82cx,default,pd.html

I'm going to buy one of these and I need yalls help. Here is what I'm thinking.
Fuel
Pros- more power, (2)5ah batteries
Cons- $120 more

Compact
Pros- much cheaper. Also thinking having one small battery could be a positive for lighter weight.
Cons- less power

 

[bcradio]

I only buy fuel if it's available

 

[JA5544]

I guess the main question is if the extra power is something I need and is it worth 120 to me

 

[kctyphoon]

Just throwing his out there.. but you'd be crazy not to take advantage of the sales at Home Depot right now, ESPECIALLY if there's other tools you want.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tools-Power-Tool-Combo-Kits/Milwaukee/N-5yc1vZc2ecZzv

 

[JA5544]

Just throwing his out there.. but you'd be crazy not to take advantage of the sales at Home Depot right now, ESPECIALLY if there's other tools you want.

https://www.homedepot.com/b/Tools-Power-Tools-Power-Tool-Combo-Kits/Milwaukee/N-5yc1vZc2ecZzv

That does look like a good deal, but I prefer to not buy from Home Depot.

 

[Dingleburry]

Had the compact drill at work last about 4 uses till it burnt the windings outta it. Less then a week old.
Fuel gets used and abused, still going strong 2ish years old
Along with full sized brushed. Brushed about 3-4 years old

 

[JA5544]

I'm definitely leaning towards the fuel.

 

[tarbellb]

I have both 12v+18v Fuels, and only a 12v NON Fuel (drill +impact).

Hate using my NON Fuel stuff, slower rpms, no multispeed, delay on trigger, quicker to overload, weaker performance, etc... they work but the Fuel 12v (and likely 18v) is just a huge step up.

 

[kctyphoon]

That does look like a good deal, but I prefer to not buy from Home Depot.

I gotta ask why... I'm just curious to be honest, cause there are many benefits to having an actual store to visit if issues arise.

If money is removed from the choice, the fuel options are the best Milwaukee has.. there are very few tools Milwaukee sells (power tools I mean) that fail to impress its owners.

 

[JA5544]

I gotta ask why... I'm just curious to be honest, cause there are many benefits to having an actual store to visit if issues arise.

If money is removed from the choice, the fuel options are the best Milwaukee has.. there are very few tools Milwaukee sells (power tools I mean) that fail to impress its owners.

We bought $3000+ in appliances from HD recently. Had a problem with the stove about a week after delivery while trying to install it. Called them and they said we had 48 hrs after delivery to call them with any problems. They told me if the manufacturer couldn't help then I was just out of luck. I should have done my homework before purchasing, but I didn't. Lowes has a 30 day no questions asked return policy on appliances. I have used that policy with no problems. From now on Lowes gets my business.

 

[Dingleburry]

Had the compact drill at work last about 4 uses till it burnt the windings outta it. Less then a week old.
Fuel gets used and abused, still going strong 2ish years old
Along with full sized brushed. Brushed about 3-4 years old

Here.

 

[JA5544]

I'm a pretty indecisive person, and all these choices make it tough.