More M12

[TheGrooveking]

Well a few more tools came in, now if I get more I'll need a bigger box.

The bandsaw won't fit in a 4" deep drawer, so in the bottom it goes.

Now I just have to wait for the release of Milwaukee's M12 rotary hammer, rotary hammer vacuum, and 3 different size caulk guns.

TheGrooveking

 

[Toolhorder]

Why so much?

 

[TheGrooveking]

Why so much?

I work in industrial maintenance where a broader range of tools are needed, that is why the Milwaukee M12 series covers a lot of the various needs.

TheGrooveking

 

[TheGrooveking]

Sorry for the crappy cellphone pics, I get decent ones up in a day to two.

TheGrooveking

 

[Guns R Tools]

You have more M12 variant than most tool stores.

 

[balrog]

How is the M12 bandsaw? Was thinking of getting one to cut unistrut and threaded rod.

 

[TheGrooveking]

How is the M12 bandsaw? Was thinking of getting one to cut unistrut and threaded rod.

I love it for unistrut and threaded rod. Just got done with a lighting rig over a machine that we hung 140 T8 fixtures with 1000' of unistrut which hung from a 38' ceiling at a level of 10' from the floor so there was a boat load of cuts and the M12 bandsaw was invaluable in allowing me to do one hand cuts. If I had used a Sawzall my arms and hands would of killed me from all of the vibration. I also have the Stought STX-250 18 volt cordless bandsaw for comparison and can report that the M12 is right up there in regards to cutting torque. The only real differends being cutting capacity.

TheGrooveking

 

[Kevin4317]

How about the sub scanner was thinking about getting that and the pvc shears. Thanks

 

[TheGrooveking]

I use the scanner for detecting conduit/wire in our concrete floor(some dumb *** VP) had all of the machine service feeds (480V - 600amps) to each of our process lines. So I scan before drilling for anchors and such. For that it works great, it allows me to also see the rebar in the floor.

The PVC shear is awesome but it takes some getting used to, by that I mean that you need to learn it cutting path. The reason for this the blade is sharpened (beveled) on one side so the cut kind of leads toward one side, it is a hell of a lot faster than other methods and you don't have to debur it as if you used a toothed blade.

TheGrooveking

 

[metaleltr]

i think a thorough review of each m12 tool you own is in order.

 

[chris6278]

Im jealous. I luv Milwaukees M12 an M18 tools

 

[4x4gearhead]

How is the grease gun? Do you find its underpowered?

 

[fitz11]

Looks awesome! I love my m12 tools

 

[jeffk14]

Love me some M12, but I only gots 2!

 

[PAPERMAKER]

How do you like the M12 3/8" impact? I'm an industrial maintenance mechanic too and my M18 is fixing to give up the ghost.

 

[fitz11]

Love me some M12, but I only gots 2!

Thats where it starts lol I am up to 4 now and anxiously waiting the release of the black m12 jacket

How do you like the M12 3/8" impact? I'm an industrial maintenance mechanic too and my M18 is fixing to give up the ghost.

I am interested as well. I am thinking this will be my next purchase

 

[metaleltr]

I thought the black m12 jacket was already out?

 

[fitz11]

Its only out in canada and it is the old style. Milwaukee's release date is mid October in the US

 

[6-Speed]

How do you like the M12 3/8" impact? I'm an industrial maintenance mechanic too and my M18 is fixing to give up the ghost.

I'm not sure how the M12 3/8" stacks up to a M18, but you'll probably will be giving up some torque. The M12 is nice a compact, well-built impact with a modest torque rating of 83 lb-ft. It will loosen lug nuts torqued to 80 lb-ft using the compact or hi-capacity XC battery, but it takes about 10 seconds of hammering. Just don't use Milwaukee's 3/8" to 1/4" hex adapter with it or you might destroy the hog ring ... don't ask me how i know this.

 

[truckdriver]

How is the grease gun? Do you find its underpowered?

I use the M12 grease gun on my Semi and love it. Not underpowered by any means. Takes almost 2 tubes of grease for my truck and still have 3 lights on abt meter.

 

[mlittle29]

GrooveKing, looks like you'll need to make more room this enter for the M12 FUEL

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drills-and-drivers/

 

[t100]

how about the M12 heated jacket:

 

[nine4gmc]

holy **** that's a lot of Milwaukee!!! seriously more than I have seen in any other single place at one time, I am sick!!!

I have the M18 1/4" impact and 1/2" hammer drill and LOVE them, I would like to add a few more.

 

[Stuey]

GrooveKing, looks like you'll need to make more room this enter for the M12 FUEL

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m12-fuel-brushless-drills-and-drivers/

There's also an M12 rotary hammer coming out.

how about the M12 heated jacket:

My sample just arrived. Even my wife thinks it looks sharp! New fleece liner and pocket that can fit an 18V power pack. Black fabric doesn't stand out as much as bright red.

holy **** that's a lot of Milwaukee!!! seriously more than I have seen in any other single place at one time, I am sick!!!

I have the M18 1/4" impact and 1/2" hammer drill and LOVE them, I would like to add a few more.

Eh, I've seen more. See attached images. =)

 

[KTMrider]

How do you like the palm nailer??

 

[TheGrooveking]

How do you like the palm nailer??

It works great, especially where you don't have the space to swing a hammer. For comparison I also own the Ridgid pneumatic palm nailer and both of the Harbor Freight pneumatic palm nailers, IMO the M12 hits harder.

TheGrooveking

 

[Moose364]

You Sir are ahead of me..................Dang-it. I need to get some pic's up of mine, My next tool is the PVC cutter,

 

[bcradio]

Good to see you posting groove.

 

[sparksrides]

Love the setup, I might not have as many as you but I'm getting there.... Maybe if you had a mobile rig this is what it would look like. Lol


I've even got my chargers setup on a power inverter so they are charging as I'm driving to the job.

 

[evanbaker08]

Does having a battery powered grease gun really help that much as a professional? There is no reason for me to buy it, I'm just wondering how much it helps.

 

[chillrich]

I am disappointed in the M12 3/8" impact. Not enough power to remove fasteners torqued to >25 ft/lbs. I find the M12 1/4" ratchet very useful.

 

[JIMBETHYNAME2]

Do you evenuse them?they seem kind of clean.

 

[Granite80]

Hmmm. I just bought an M12 impact wrench that has had no trouble removing lug nuts torqued to 76 ft-lbs. it definitely has a less torque than I was expecting but so far has taken off everything I have tried. Given the compact size, I can live with the torque


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[CamarosRus]

I have the FUEL M-12 3/8" Impact....Suppose to have 1400 inch lbs or 117 Ft lbs of torque

We use on Jeff Lane's NHRA race car team !!!!!!!!!!

 

[chillrich]

I wonder if this one is faulty?

 

[6-Speed]

I wonder if this one is faulty?

Is yours the Fuel 3/8" version? I have the older non-Fuel impact and it works great and will even remove Honda lug nuts torqued to 80 lb-ft with enough hammering; although that's not what I use it for.

 

[chillrich]

It's not the Fuel model