Milwaukee M12 Fuel

[Stuey]

I've been testing samples of the screwdriver, impact driver, and impact wrench for a day and a half. All came with 2.0Ah battery packs.

I demoed pre-production models in June (TG preview) and posted torque specs (also via TG) when they were released in Nov.

Anyways, I've been testing the new production models, and they are absolutely fantastic. My TG review won't go up until maybe next week, but I was too excited to keep mum until then.

I'm eager to get my hands on the drill for testing as well, but if the driver and impacts are any indication, the entire line will quickly be recognized as the best 12V drills and drivers on the market.

Handles - slim where it matters, fatter where it doesn't
Runtime - holy ****, they keep going and going and going and going
Power - I'm afraid I might actually hurt myself if I try to max them out

I've always preferred Bosch and Dewalt 12V over Milwaukee, but a few more tests and I'll be a Milwaukee convert for good.

 

[3rdgen]

I have the hammer drill and think its awesome.Its got enough power to put a 3/4 step bit thru a panel tub and the battery seems to last pretty well too.Today I took some 8'' lag bolts out of some 6x6's our switch gear came mounted on and it did it no problem.

 

[Ign]

I'm eyeing the 1/2" chuck hammer drill. Would love to see more reviews of this. Looks like $140 for the bare tool or about $180 for the kit which apparently comes with one standard batt and one XC batt. For the extra $40 it's almost worth it for the XC batt. I couldnt' care less about the standard batt or charger (have too many already).

 

[Stuey]

I'm eyeing the 1/2" chuck hammer drill. Would love to see more reviews of this. Looks like $140 for the bare tool or about $180 for the kit which apparently comes with one standard batt and one XC batt. For the extra $40 it's almost worth it for the XC batt. I couldnt' care less about the standard batt or charger (have too many already).

I haven't tried the brushless model yet, but I have tested the non-brushless one. I was able to drill 3/8" holes in block with it comfortably, but I think it's more meant for smaller holes.

 

[padronanniversary]

I just picked up fuel m12 drill impact driver, and impact wrench in m12 to compliment my m18 fuel. Very impressed. I've dropped so much coin lately with milwaukee