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Going to resurrect, what turns out to be my own thread. No seriously, i just did google search limited to garage journal for this sort of topic and began reading the first post and thought to myself "I really like this guy's way with words!" and only once I finished reading , i scrolled back up...

I've cleaning and organizing the garage and realized that I really needed to get some stuff off the floor and instead hanging from the wall or ceiling. So I bought a bunch of hooks, a variety of shapes & sizes, and got to work. The problem is that as I was doing this I would realize that the...

Someone should be executed for not designing that new Carry-On power bank for Packout. Seriously, Milwaukee?! WTF?

My favorite tool bag/pouch has one extra "slot" after doing some rearranging/optimization. I really want a useful light. My requirements are below: 1) diameter no larger than typical 18650 batter lights. Doesn't have to be that large though. 2) must have a pocket clip, ideally a pocket/hat...

I've about had it with Klein's workmanship. In front of me I have 3 brand new Klein pliers, spring loaded combo, heavy duty strippers, and some other linesman/combo that I forget the name. All three are sticky and gritty as hell and feel like total sh1t. The spring on the one with a spring...

Stop! Do not start banging out that snide reply about Darwin awards or whatever before you actually read this. I'm NOT saying I believe this hypothesis to be true, but I do think it might be and want to hash it out with others and see what others think. First off, I think the details of this...

I currently have a full set of standard/deep metric & SAE impact sockets (gray pneumatic duo). I don't have much of need for sizes/torques that warrant getting into 1/2" drive stuff but I do find occasions where I come across situations where I need a socket smaller than my 3/8" set has. I have...

Along the same lines of faux-Milwaukee. I bought this M18 glue gun from Amazon (hey, at least it is red!). I've tried it a few times and it does indeed work just as well as any other glue gun I've used.

I came across this the other day. Not technically Milwaukee but uses Milwaukee/DeWalt batteries. What's cool is the batteries are hot swappable. I bet one of these with two XC 8.0s or HD 12s would be pretty cool. Miller Tech 600W Inverter Video about it Would be nice if Milwaukee ever...

As the title says, I already have a rotary tool (cordless Dremel and M12 Milwaukee) as well as a 5" angle grinder (M18 Milwaukee). I'm interested in getting a die grinder on the Milwaukee platform and am confronted with the choice of a straight or 90 degree choice. I have no past jobs or...

Which tool is right for the job? On the one hand these hex head screws/bolts need "driving" but they also need driving via a socket (considerable length difference between a 3/8" stubby Impact + socket vs a compact impact driver with hex-to-3/8" bit + socket on the end). Additionally, fastening...

I need an all purpose angle grinder. 4.5 and/or 5" wheel compatible. Paddle switch. I'm locked in by the balls with M18, so spare me the temptation to let flow any latent Metabo/Fein snobbery. I definitely want a FUEL rated grinder. I was shocked after coming up with all these requirements that...

I need to move a bench top milling machine about 50 miles. I need to provide a way to haul it out of a garage, lift it into the bed of my pickup, and do the reverse at my place. I don't have an exact weight but I know it's around 350#. Never had to get something in or out of my truck that...

In the planning phase of my garage demo + rebuild. Anyone know how thick of a pad I'd need to support a compact vertical mill? The size of mill I'm looking at would be similar to a Haas VF1, Haas MiniMill, Brother Speedio. I'm thinking I should probably do 8", is that overkill? Will 6" be...

I have an attachment like that for my Stihl kombi, basically a drum with rubber flaps. It is freaking awesome! I use it to clear light snow from my patio, but where it really excels is clearing gravel/stones/mulch from my grass without hurting it. I've had it for about 9 months and I can just...

But according to Milwaukee's site, the 12" is only like 2 lbs heavier than the 10". That's what's driving me crazy. I almost don't believe the numbers. But, if that is true, I don't see how I could justify buying the 10" (money is not a concern for this purpose). If there was a 20 lbs...

Can the inflator also be used for sports balls and pool toys or is it really a single purpose tool for the more heavy duty task of vehicle tires? Will it just explode a pool toy? Can be used 100% manually or does it always operate based on a set pressure and utilize its pressure sensors? I...

I'm splitting hairs trying to decide between the 10" and 12", both FUEL, M18 miter saws. I don't really care too much that the 12" costs more. I think a 10" would do everything I want and the benefit of being lighter/smaller appeals to me... EXCEPT, according to Milwaukee's site, there's only a...

Tool belts with changeable/moveable/removable pouches/bags vs ones with permanently fixed ones. Curious what some of you prefer, especially you DIY/jack-of-all-trades as opposed to specialized professionals. I've never given it much thought but I want to get a new one now. Currently have a...

After this past weekend I'm done with the hassle of dealing with swapping hoses on hose-bibs, changing the device at the end of a hose, or coupling two hoses together. I want a quick connect system, made of metal preferably, that is high quality. We have one random how with a built-in...