ddurrett896
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I’d get the 7 1/4 for bevel cuts or the worm drive.
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I’d get the 7 1/4 for bevel cuts or the worm drive.
2manytools
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I'd say wait for the rest of pipeline (new tools announcements). 2 more of them. Maybe they announce a 6.5" track saw, if that's what your looking for.
Otherwise I'd say get a 7¼". Relatively, blades will be cheaper over the course of the 7¼", weather thru sales or just availability & choice.
I was able to sell the free 3/8 ratchet that came with the drill and impact for $85 locally, tool only. I took a little while, but i was in no hurry.
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Bowman85merc
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I've had that ⁷¼ fuel sidewinder for a few years now, it's a nice saw, really handy for cutting things up in the trusses, and cutting sheet goods. The only thing I don't like is you can only get it with the blade on the right side. Pros and cons.
So lately I've been really contemplating on selling it and getting the new Fuel worm drive to replace it, or just keep both, they each have their place in the toolbox.
logixjock
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This is my reasoning on wanting the 6.5" saw. I'm no carpenter and my cuts are a LOT more accurate with a left side blade.
Sweetcorn
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The cut out/window in front of the blade on the 7 1/4" fuel saw has pretty good visibility to see your line from the left side.
Don’t hold your breath. I bough the worm drive saw so I could get the left side blade. That thing is heavy though.
2manytools
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If it was that easy, it would already be out. Not saying it is difficult, but a majority of the tool will need new molds in order to make, and not cost effective. The only time I think it would have made sense to release a left & right version, is at the same time, and more for research purposes to see which sells more. Releasing one later on, wouldn't give an accurate representation of how much actual demand
I don’t want to totally go off topic but they have how many versions of the right side 7.25 out 3? they need new exciting models besides new molds wouldn’t be that expensive the internals would be the same. But honestly the 6.5 does everything I need it to do so I’m in no rush
Milwaukee 7 tool fuel w 2/batteries for $999 plus 20% off the M18 FUEL Cordless Kit if buy $25 in select Milwaukee Accessories plus free shipping.
Is this a good, great or ok deal?
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tool...s/milwaukee-2997-27-m18-fuel-7-tool-combo-kit
Is this a good, great or ok deal?
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tool...s/milwaukee-2997-27-m18-fuel-7-tool-combo-kit
2manytools
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$350 - drill/impact + 5ah ($244)
$220 - 6½" circ + 5ah ($130)
$200 - MTIW + 5ah. ($113)
$180 - grinder + 5ah ($98)
$200 - sawzall + 5ah ($113)
$698 is the total of the ( )s, which is what you pay for this tools at HD I'd you buy with a 5ah. But you don't get the light, but you get choose what tools you get.
I wouldn't buy because I don't want the sawzall when anew one has been leaked, the 6½" is not my size, and I'd rather get the HTIW wrench before the mid. A lot of that is personal preference, but I'd rather piece meal it
BLUE72CAMARO
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any deals around on 5 or 6 amp hour m18 batteries?
purplezr2
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techieman33
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Pin nailer isn’t coming out until early next year.
BLUE72CAMARO
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Shoot me a message on what you want for a pair.
2manytools
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That's been the price since 8/4, and should go until 11/1 at least. Not sure if it's one that will go back up after that, but that's been the price for a bit now
Not the 2715, this is the 2712.... 1" cap.
HD combo deal
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ERCH=REC-_-rv_nav_plp_rr-_-NA-_-305908163-_-N
Do you know if I can do that in store and return the battery?
2manytools
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Yes.
I'm not sure if I should go for the smaller model. I know I'll be drilling some 7/8" holes but I don't know if I'd ever do 1" or 1 1/8" holes. I know the smaller one will do 7/8 but I also know the larger drill will have an easier time with the larger holes. Is it worth it stepping up to the larger SDS drill?
Digital4n6
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Depends on how often you need to use it. Regular M18 hammer drill should do fine for occasional use with non-SDS masonry bits less than 1".
techieman33
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The size capacity is a guideline. There’s nothing stopping you from putting a 1 1/8” bit in a 7/8” rated SDS drill. Buy for your primary use case and don’t worry if you occasionally have to put a bigger bit in there. It won’t drill as fast as something rated for it, but it’ll still do the job.
soloz2
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I think for the amount of holes I'm going to drill and the amount of times I'll end up doing it, I want to buy an SDS drill. You guys are probably right, I might suffer a little on speed if I try to drill a bigger hole but the 1" rated drill will probably do everything I ever need. I have a bad tendency to over buy and over build.
Absolutely NOT.
SDS exist for a reason, hammer drills are a crutch when in a tight spot and drilling small diameters in soft materials.
techieman33
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Absolute truth here. Once you’ve used an SDS you won’t want to use a hammer drill unless you have to.
Digital4n6
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Works fine for me, only need to drill a single hole every once in a great while, so the expense of a SDS drill isn't worthwhile. SDS would certainly be worthwhile if you have to drill several holes and need large diameters.
Home Depot has the Milwaukee Shockwave hammer drill masonry bits on sale in the 7 pack (32% off)
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...er-Drill-Bit-Kit-7-Piece-48-20-9052/313694151
Ohio Power Tools carries the brand up to the 1" size
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/m-877-milwaukee-shockwave-carbide-hammer-drill-bits.aspx
Diesel Dan
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Used a older brushed M18 hammer drill with a 1/2" masonry bit. Did probably 6-8 holes 8" deep before the drill went up in flames.....literally. Had to get the bolts in for inspection and no power on site at the time.
danny_barkley
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RE: the 6.0 amp M12 batteries
Do they ever sell a 2 pack?
Do they ever sell a 2 pack?
logixjock
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I installed a 4 post and a 2 post lift in my muffler shop in 1998 with a corded Milwaukee holeshooter and a 3/4" masonry bit with a 1/2" shank. not even a hammer drill. Took the better part of a 10 hour day but it worked, a cheap corded hammerdrill is a luxury compared to that. Fast forward and I'm slamming 7/8" holes in concrete with this at work now,
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Drilling/Rotary-Hammers/5317-21
I'd still use an old harbor freight corded hammer drill at home and smile about it if that's what I had to use.
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I'm going to need to do 10 holes total. Instructions say I need to do a 2" pilot hole at 5/8" and then final holes at 7/8" drilled down to a 4.5" depth. I think I'll want an SDS drill.
I'm looking real hard at that 2712-20 deal from HD that tarbellb posted. If I return the 5.0 battery it comes with, it might pay for the 2 SDS drills I need to buy to finish the project. Is there a better deal on this or the bigger 2715-20 at the moment? Would I be better off waiting for black Friday? Last year was a big let down.
I'm looking real hard at that 2712-20 deal from HD that tarbellb posted. If I return the 5.0 battery it comes with, it might pay for the 2 SDS drills I need to buy to finish the project. Is there a better deal on this or the bigger 2715-20 at the moment? Would I be better off waiting for black Friday? Last year was a big let down.
Like I said i bought a cheap hf sds and it works awesome.... corded but for the few times I needed one I was able to save money and get a couple m18 fuel grinders, chainsaw and other stuff. If i used one more than once every few years it would be on my list.. i used my hf to remove tile at a friend's place.... still works and we killed it.
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Digital4n6
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Just bundles of multiple item 48-11-2460. Home Depot sells them that way. Milwaukee has two packs of the other sizes, but not of the 6.0.
Go with the SDS Plus. No comparison to a standard hammer drill. I use and SDS for all sorts of things, like digging holes in clay soil, concrete hole saws, driving ground rods and floor scraping. Of course, they will punch a hole through concrete block like butter.
2manytools
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Question isn't SDS+, it's whether they should go with one rated for ⅞" holes, or 1-⅛".
Milwaukee is Special Buy of the Day at HD