Milwaukee M12/M18 Wish List?

[BQuicksilver]

Just curious, what tools do you wish Milwaukee would release and why?

Me:
- M18 Inflator - these are great for track days or just any time you want to inflate tires without air hoses around.
- M18 Extended Hedger and Pole Saw - I could buy the yard tools for my small yard if their lineup was as complete as my old B&D Firestorm 18V. Until that I'm not investing in their yard tools.
- M18 Framing Nailer - DeWalt has it, and I'd like to sell my old Paslode.

 

[TheGrooveking]

I've been asking for a M18 air hammer equivalent, that would be great for automotive and for industrial applications to.

Another would be a take off of their Force Logic used for powering pullers.

And a M12 powered electric filet knife.

TheGrooveking

 

[kctyphoon]

I think there's a thread or two floating around covering this already, but I'll bite -

M12 powered led hardhat/headlight
* M12/ m18 underhood led light
* M12 LED light wand (long and thin cob led light like the Astro, another like the Capri tools)
* M18 2 bay charger 12v charger that can double as a jump pack
Safety sunglasses
* M18 chainsaw
M18 remote control car/truck with m12 powered remote
M12 walkie talkies
A friggin hammer already.....
* M12 / m18 impacting ratchet
* A real right angle impact wrench with relevant torque ratings
* M18 compressor / air pump for tires
M18 powered compact auto jack
* A ratchet/socket set

(Withholding the current idea I'm trying to get to them)

* - denotes those items that should be obvious, but apparently aren't to Milwaukee.
Patent pending, Patent pending, Patent pending !!!!!!!! (Wish I knew someone from their R&D)

Like many people already doing, I have an m18 flashlight and impact in my trunk for flats since I'm just a homeowner and can easily get them from the car if needed.. I believe Milwaukee is neglecting the fact more of use would carry some of the items on my list given the energy retention life of their current lithium packs. An air pump, cordless jack, and jump pack would be in my trunk as well with the 2 batteries and other stuff I already keep in there.

 

[firworks]

M12 Trim Router and M18 Router!!!

My most desired items.

Also how in the world have they not made Milwaukee-Talkies yet.

 

[kctyphoon]

M12 Trim Router and M18 Router!!!

My most desired items.

Also how in the world have they not made Milwaukee-Talkies yet.

Yea - this too, but I think you can expect this soon since Ridgid just came out with one, and TTI is making their tools.. any good ideas that seem to come out of Ryobi, Ridgid or Milwaukee seem to all wind up with their own versions..

 

[Voi]

Their take on the Bosch IDH182 hybrid impact driver/wrench. It seems like the Bosch has some compromises I wouldn't care for.

A compact angle grinder like Bosch has released over in Europe. I do trail maintenance here in the Black Hills and I'd love to carry one of those in my pack in the winter for when I come across something that needs to be cut up. I borrow my friends Dewalt DCG412 when I need it and that thing is too bulky with the hand guard.

I would've said string trimmer earlier this year but it sounds like they have that covered.

If they made a light duty cordless chainsaw I'd probably buy it but I have other tools to cover that need.

 

[Ign]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229263

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276402

 

[winlinmac]

M18 Miter Saw
I'm part of the cord-cutter generation

 

[Dirtydan69]

http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwauk...=miln2734-20&gclid=COuf2faR_tACFUeNfgodmcACqw

I'm thinking about making the change to Milwaukee's 12olt small tool line. I'm increasingly disappointed in my Bosch 12 volt series. I do work them hard though. I have Milwaukee's 18v multi tool and a set of M28 tools, saw, drill, sawsall and flashlight. Love them! I RIP 2x4's with the saw and it just asks for more.

 

[DFB]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276402

Hehe painting a Ryobi AirStrike Red


Yup small M12 paddle switch grinder, cut off tool, A 1/4 collet inline or right angle die grinder, framing nail gun, small laminate router.

Cordless terminal crimper would be cool we always had pneumatic ones at my old career in the electronics industry,

Decent M12 vac reversible to use as blower.

Air inflator be handy

Dunno why RYOBI gets certain stuff first though guess wider customer base being Milwaukee more focused on the pro tradesman than general home consumer? Ryobi has a 18 volt tank sprayer now. Maybe it could be an future extension of the new lineup of M18 yard tools I probably should make an CS inquiry about that. I for one am glad they came out with the M18 water transfer pump will be really handy for me in my current line of work.

Dang keep those great ideas coming!

 

[Jamie V]

What about a M18 self leveling rotary laser for doing ceilings and such.

 

[Bobioz1]

Blow gun. Preferably M12. One of the few reasons I still grab an air hose.

 

[walrus]

Heated gloves, I have a pair made by someone else but using M12 batteries in the cuffs would work for me

 

[FigureItOut]

M18 heat gun would be cool. They'll never do it I'm sure but like someone else mentioned an RC car would be cool. I'd buy one. If there were an M18 power supply with a 12 volt output I'd definitely get it right away, and it wouldn't be tough to do.

 

[aspireguy95]

A decent paint sprayer

 

[kctyphoon]

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=229263

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=276402

I didn't re read that entire thread, but I gotta admit a few things on my previous list actually came out since then...

 

[BQuicksilver]

Would it be reasonable to produce an M18 sander? I'm surprised this isn't more common.

 

[winlinmac]

I thought that was corded-tool territory

Would it be reasonable to produce an M18 sander? I'm surprised this isn't more common.

 

[trackwelder]

I wish they would make a left guard sided 7-1/4" m18 circular saw.

 

[Dberglind]

M12 Nose Hair Trimmer

 

[johnt2k7]

M18 Heat Gun

I use my heat gun quite a bit at work and coworkers think im strange dragging out extension cords instead of using a torch but i never burn wires or over shrink and split connections. Even if the battery life wasn't amazing i would buy it. Its not like im doing production work with hundreds of joints or hours of use. just to be able to go into or under Trucks, Buses, and Equipment to heat shrink. It shouldn't be too much of a stretch, snapon already has a 18v hot glue gun ?

 

[TheGrooveking]

I thought that was corded-tool territory

Their TTI partner Ridgid has one, and has a cordless trim router (I just bought it for a project), kind of how Milwaukee came out with oil based impact driver after Ridgid did. Probably to compete with Makita, who too has a sander. Matter of fact Makita had cvordless sander all the way back to 84' in their 7.2 volt lineup - I have two of them.

TheGrooveking

 

[greasyfingers01]

M12 diagnal cutters. I've emailed them about it.

I make a lot of rabbit cages and fence work. After 2 cages my hands are killing me and blisters forming. I've found some pnumatic cutters on ebay, might have to go that route for the cages at least.

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[kctyphoon]

M12 diagnal cutters. I've emailed them about it.

I make a lot of rabbit cages and fence work. After 2 cages my hands are killing me and blisters forming. I've found some pnumatic cutters on ebay, might have to go that route for the cages at least.

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What are you using?
If it's that bad you can look at getting the 10" Knipex diagonals or their 8" or 10" mini bolt cutters..

Actually, if you're cutting thin wire, you're in the perfect situation for the NWS Fantasticos if you wanna stay with smaller diagonals. The 8" set is on sale for $27
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N3VSPF0/?tag=atomicindus08-20

8" mini bolt cutter (10" available)
http://www.sears.com/knipex-8-in-le...V3T1yATkWG4kSPln0zGfIaAtlz8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

10" diagonals-
http://www.sears.com/knipex-10-in-p...hQAQRF-BRPlHee7bPo06YaArAH8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds

 

[greasyfingers01]

I have 8" Irwin's, 8" Milwaukee's, and a set from TSC masterforce...? The problem isn't the dykes, it's the number of cuts. I use 1"x2" 14ga (48"x100' roll) welded wire for the sides and top, 1/2"x1" for the bottom. The cages are 24"x22"x36". A buck's cage is something like 250 cuts, a doe's cage is like 375 cuts. That's not including assembling with J clips which is another 80-90 squeezes of pliers. I make 3x more doe cages than bucks. So after roughly 1,000 squeezes on 14ga for 2 cages my hands hurt.

Cut off wheels remove a lot of the galvanized coating and cords and hoses are always in the way getting snagged on the wire. That's why I'd love to have cordless side cutters. It would be useful too when I'm mending fencing too. We have woven wire fence with a couple strands of barbed wire.

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[TheGrooveking]

Greasy fingers you may want to look into the DeWalt threaded rod cutters.
http://www.dewalt.com/products/power-tools/cable-cutting-and-crimping/20v-max-cordless-threaded-rod-cutter/dcs350b

TheGrooveking

 

[rockfordmarv]

M12 Electric razor

 

[kctyphoon]

I have 8" Irwin's, 8" Milwaukee's, and a set from TSC masterforce...? The problem isn't the dykes, it's the number of cuts. I use 1"x2" 14ga (48"x100' roll) welded wire for the sides and top, 1/2"x1" for the bottom. The cages are 24"x22"x36". A buck's cage is something like 250 cuts, a doe's cage is like 375 cuts. That's not including assembling with J clips which is another 80-90 squeezes of pliers. I make 3x more doe cages than bucks. So after roughly 1,000 squeezes on 14ga for 2 cages my hands hurt.

Cut off wheels remove a lot of the galvanized coating and cords and hoses are always in the way getting snagged on the wire. That's why I'd love to have cordless side cutters. It would be useful too when I'm mending fencing too. We have woven wire fence with a couple strands of barbed wire.

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Not to get too far off track, but if your Irwin's aren't the rebranded NWS fantastico model, I highly suggest you get them.. the old red/black handled Milwaukee's are pretty bad compared to most other brands. I have all 3 sizes they made. I have a newer set of the red handled models, and while they are improved, the wide grips can be stressful on the hands.. the Fantastico cutters are basically Taylor made for your situation - thin/hard wire... the amount of force needed to make cuts is almost cut in half, but they sacrifice jaw opening for that leverage. Standard "Irwin" cutters can not compare.

One more option, Knipex wire rope and small rod cutter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4KPSA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hope that helps, very nice cage btw..

 

[Tduby]

A track saw would be awesome

 

[greasyfingers01]

I second a track saw!

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[firworks]

Oh yeah a track saw would be sweet.

 

[DerekV]

M18 head lamp
M18 Fuel 1/4" die grinder
M18 Fuel 6" rat tail angle grinder
M18 Fuel jigsaw
M18 Fuel router
M18 Fuel sander
M18 Fuel 7-1/4" left blade circular saw

 

[98ssuck]

36v chainsaw

 

[Roobaix]

M12 or M18 Inflator/Compressor would be #1 for me.
Something with enough power to inflate truck tires be still be small would be nice.

There are a lot of good ideas in this thread.

 

[T45]

One more option, Knipex wire rope and small rod cutter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000X4KPSA/?tag=atomicindus08-20

Hope that helps, very nice cage btw..

Felco c3 also

https://www.felcostore.com/item/f-c3?referer=wirecablecutters

 

[BQuicksilver]

M12 portable fan. Great for desks or anywhere indoors that the larger one is too cumbersome

 

[Ign]

M12 diagnal cutters. I've emailed them about it.

I make a lot of rabbit cages and fence work. After 2 cages my hands are killing me and blisters forming. I've found some pnumatic cutters on ebay, might have to go that route for the cages at least.

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I would LOVE this in M18, capable of cutting 3/16" horse panel.

I looked at the electrician's cutters for heavy gauge cable but looks like they're only meant for copper and other softer metals.

Like you I have to snip 5x16' sheets of horse panel, about 140 cuts per sheet. Abrasive wheel is too slow honestly; bolt cutters much faster.

 

[Voi]

M12 portable fan. Great for desks or anywhere indoors that the larger one is too cumbersome

I thought they made one but a Google search suggests not. I plan on getting a cordless fan of some sort for suffering through my boys sports practices/competitions, indoors or out. I've never seen the M18 in person but I'm guessing it's bigger and louder than I want based on videos.

 

[Voi]

36v chainsaw

If you mean using two 18V batteries in series I'm guessing this isn't going to happen since they didn't do it with their string trimmer. Still, I think it's a good idea and one I would consider.

 

[DFB]

M12 portable fan. Great for desks or anywhere indoors that the larger one is too cumbersome

I could see a small desktop personal use M12 fan....good idea!

I thought they made one but a Google search suggests not. I plan on getting a cordless fan of some sort for suffering through my boys sports practices/competitions, indoors or out. I've never seen the M18 in person but I'm guessing it's bigger and louder than I want based on videos.

I have the M18 fan. One of the best investments I made. It's not all that big its only like 10 x14 x 6 and I don't feel its overly loud at all especially on the 2 lower settings compared to a lot of electric box fans I have had going on different jobs.

I often use one under my tool tent at an outdoor flea mkt during stagnant hot summer days none of my customers have ever seemed to mind. Doesn't much interfere with listening to the M12 BT speaker either.

Ahh life is good sometimes when I'm working