Caparris
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I'd like to have one of those surge impact drivers, the regular ones kill my ears, esp inside
Any one have an M12 stubby that they use for lug nuts ? Mine are torqued to 150 lb-ft.
Just a heads up, ToolUp.com has the same Milwaukee light bundle that NorthernTool cancelled on a ton of people. The items on the ToolUp site do say they are special order as they're out of stock at the moment. However, my order went through without issue.
ToolUp
https://www.toolup.com/cyoa-77-milwaukee-lighting-combo-sale
Any deals on m12 batteries? Or is the 2 pack of 1.5mah for 69 as good as it gets? Tried the above coupon code at zoro but didn’t work.
I’ve seen it as low as 56 at slickdeals but may have been a 1 time fluke. Home Depot currently has the 6ah and 3ah extended pack for 99. Not sure if it’s worth it however
How much of a rush are you in? During the last few months of last year, HD had 2packs of cp3.0s for $65ish on a couple occasions. They would pop up on their Deal Of The Day and sell out pretty quickly. If you're not in a rush, something surely better will come along
Any deals on m12 batteries? Or is the 2 pack of 1.5mah for 69 as good as it gets? Tried the above coupon code at zoro but didn’t work.
I’ve seen it as low as 56 at slickdeals but may have been a 1 time fluke. Home Depot currently has the 6ah and 3ah extended pack for 99. Not sure if it’s worth it however
I think the 6 and 3 for $99 at Home Depot is a decent buy. I’ve never been able to catch the two 3.0 for $65 deals, always sold out.
That is a deal! Thanks. I can wait. Currently just swapping the battery back and forth between my stubby impact and ratchet. Do you just sign up for the deal of the day email to get a drop on when it comes back?
Funny I started out with m18 thinking I would be content. Then milwaukee was sneaky enough to include a m18/m12 in one charger with one of my tools. So I got me a ratchet. Now I think I have as many if not more m12 tools than m18.
I'm seeing a pair of 3.0 batteries for $80.88
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...attery-Pack-3-0Ah-2-Pack-48-11-2430/301453657
Or with a charger for $89
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ttery-Packs-and-Charger-48-11-2432P/307387577
I think the 3.0 and 6.0 for $99 is still a better deal, especially if one didn't have a 6.0 already.
I just sold two of the M12 6.0 batteries on Craigslist for $150. They were spares from tool combo with free battery earlier in the year. I didn't buy them to flip, but I already have 2 of the 6.0 and one 4.0 so I didn't need two more. I sold a new pair of the M18 6.0 batteries for the same $150.
Well that's a hell of a lot better than two 1.5s for $70![]()
Purely on a per-Ah basis, you're right - ~$13/Ah vs $11/Ah. It's close enough that it will probably come down to personal preference (xc vs cp), use cases, and what your battery inventory looks like. I'm personally happy with the 4.0 and 6.0 in my inventory and am not biased towards CP packs.
For some reason Zoro took the 20% coupon on the m18 fuel bandsaw + 6.0 HO battery I had in my cart. So around $269 all in + CA tax.
https://www.zoro.com/milwaukee-cordless-band-saw-120v-blade-44-78-l-2729-20-48-11-1865/i/G3462016/
Slightly better deal than the Home Depot with the 8.0 battery deal at $329.
Fingers crossed they don't cancel this as I thought Milwaukee was excluded from their coupons.
Thanks
I ordered this same day, after you posted, received it within 48hrs!
Bandsaw + 6.0HO battery $269 before CA taxes. Awesome deal.
Great to hear you got one. Played with mine yesterday cutting up a bed frame. Nice to have another choice other than a chop saw, angle grinder or reciprocating saw.
I suspect the only reason this deal was good is they forgot to include Milwaukee in the description (somebody really butchered the description) and hence the coupon was able to be applied when it is normally excluded.
I have this but bought the fuel.... i made conduit legs... i did buy a power supply for the v28 so I can keep them when ny m28 batteries go... works well on the power supply. Set screw to tweak the voltage...Thanks
I ordered this same day, after you posted, received it within 48hrs!
Bandsaw + 6.0HO battery $269 before CA taxes. Awesome deal.





Dang! I can't believe I missed this, have been watching for a deal on a portaband for a while.Great to hear you got one. Played with mine yesterday cutting up a bed frame. Nice to have another choice other than a chop saw, angle grinder or reciprocating saw.
I suspect the only reason this deal was good is they forgot to include Milwaukee in the description (somebody really butchered the description) and hence the coupon was able to be applied when it is normally excluded.
A guy on ebay... but I had to use one of my old batteries and my own wiring.. i think I have a couple of v28 batteries still.... i will try to find the link for the power supply.Do you recall where you got that m28 adapter? I've got one of those saws but no batteries.
I think it's time for a new M18 Drill...My first M18 purchase was a 2602 at least 5 years ago, probably longer. Was drilling a 2" hole saw through some 1/8" steel and it started smoking. Figured that it was too hot, so ran it unloaded for a bit and after 2-3 seconds there was more smoke and glowing red through the vent holes in the back. Brushes are still good so must be something in the armature...
Looks like there are two options in this "class" of drill...
2704 ~7/8" longer, Has light by the trigger (good), different looking chuck and side handle
2804 Newer(?), but is it any better? Shorter (good), light by the battery (bad).
Looking for a high power, long lasting drill. Any reasons to go with one vs the other that I'm missing?
I'll probably buy a M12 (2503?) for small, compact, lighter duty work (pilot holes and such)
Same drill, but I think for $30 I'd get the surge impact vs the regular one and the hackzall is the same. I already have the sawzall and the Hackzall would be handy (so I'm telling my self).
Really all I "need" is a new 1/2" drill, but single tools are relatively high priced compared to the kits. Their sales/pricing/marketing strategy is working!
Neu's is more local than Farm & Fleet.

Same drill, but I think for $30 I'd get the surge impact vs the regular one and the hackzall is the same. I already have the sawzall and the Hackzall would be handy (so I'm telling my self).
Really all I "need" is a new 1/2" drill, but single tools are relatively high priced compared to the kits. Their sales/pricing/marketing strategy is working!
I have 2 New Sawzalls and a New Hackzall.
Here's how that happened. Decided I was going Yellow > Red
Got the Sawzall, when I got it, it was way to big for what I normally do. So got the smaller Sawzall. Then saw the Hackzall and realized it might work for most of what I normally do.
Turns out, I use the hell out of the Hackzall, never have used the two Sawzalls. The 18v Fuel Hackzall is the handiest thing I have ever had.
MUST HAVE TOOL!
Now you know what you have to do. Quit screwing around!
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Plus 100000 on the hackzall best tool buy yet.I have 2 New Sawzalls and a New Hackzall.
Here's how that happened. Decided I was going Yellow > Red
Got the Sawzall, when I got it, it was way to big for what I normally do. So got the smaller Sawzall. Then saw the Hackzall and realized it might work for most of what I normally do.
Turns out, I use the hell out of the Hackzall, never have used the two Sawzalls. The 18v Fuel Hackzall is the handiest thing I have ever had.
MUST HAVE TOOL!
Now you know what you have to do. Quit screwing around!
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