Must have Milwaukee cordless

[Matt Irvine]

So what are everyone's oppinions on the must have M18 tools?
I am upgrading my power tools, I have no corded tools except an old black and decker drill and Makita 5".
I have already purchased the fuel hammer drill and 5" grinder, and a 1/4 impact, what else is reccomendend?

I'm into home/hobby type stuff with these.

 

[dnschmidt]

I like their mini-blower and their vacuum cleaner. These rapidly burn through batteries but are very effective. Love having a powerful cordless vacuum. Great for the car.

 

[Letsgobowhunting]

The cordless grinder is real nice when it comes to cutting off.

 

[franzdom]

I have a stack of them and none of the ones you listed.
Of course it depends on what you are doing but for M18 one of the most popular is the 3/8" Fuel impact The hammer drill you got is also quite popular, I opted for the non-hammer version. I guess the 1/4" you got is the hex driver? I prefer that in the M12 Fuel.

 

[Matt Irvine]

At a later date I plan to get an M12 impact and torch, but this is for now.

I'm considering a 1/2 impact, what is the better choice?

 

[d-rive]

The hammer-drill. Is the most versatile.

 

[franzdom]

At a later date I plan to get an M12 impact and torch, but this is for now.

I'm considering a 1/2 impact, what is the better choice?

The standard torque is a lot lighter than the high torque, and enough for most things around a car.

 

[pl_silverado]

One of each in the fuel line is a good start.

There's a huge Milwaukee thread for you to read thru here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244666

 

[rocco]

I just got the 3/8 and 1/2 impact M18's and they are fantastic - only used each a few times but very impressed.

 

[Matt Irvine]

You said good for most things around a car,
So which would you reccomend if I was going to be using it at work too, and the smallest socket I've used this week is 30mm?

 

[shockwave]

Right angle impact is great with m18 a cordless ratchet from m12 line aswell

 

[bcradio]

At a later date I plan to get an M12 impact and torch, but this is for now.

I'm considering a 1/2 impact, what is the better choice?

What is this?

 

[franzdom]

You said good for most things around a car,
So which would you reccomend if I was going to be using it at work too, and the smallest socket I've used this week is 30mm?

Sounds like you need the high torque, 2763-** model.

 

[LB-1911]

At a later date I plan to get an M12 impact and torch, but this is for now.

I'm considering a 1/2 impact, what is the better choice?

What is this?

An M12 light.

 

[Askme42]

One of each in the fuel line is a good start.

There's a huge Milwaukee thread for you to read thru here.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=244666

+1. All of them would be the correct answer.

 

[Bobdog]

All of them plus a pro press tool that is not pictured would be my answer.

 

[pl_silverado]

All of them plus a pro press tool that is not pictured would be my answer.

And a cordless fuel rotary hammer, which will be added to the picture once it arrives!

 

[928'er]

What is this?

Aussie speak for flashlight.

 

[rsieracki]

i got the m12 rotary hammer... not sure why but i found the perfect place to use it was drilling the existing slab to rebar pin to the new concrete when adding onto my shed this summer

...i have lots of the m12 stuff and looking to get more

 

[TurkeyScrabbler]

I have the fuel hex m18 impact, fuel Hammer drill, m18 system Hammer drill, m18 grinder, m18 skilsaw, m18 sawzall.
All of these tools I find to be very useful. I would say that the grinder gets used the least but is awesome to have. The drill and impact driver get used the most. The rest about equally.

It just depends on what you anticipate doing with them. It is by far the b3st cordless tool system out there I'm, cost considered. And the warranty is very good compared to other brands in its class. . My. 02

 

[truckdriver]

I have the M18 fuel impact/drill driver combo, 2763 1/2 impact, and just bought the sawzall. Love them all. For M12 fuel 1/4 hex and 3/8 impact, hatchet, grease gun, jacket and pull over, led light, stick light and ratchet.

 

[92integra]

1/2" 18v fuel. After that a 12v fuel hex. 1/4" ratchet and go from there

 

[BK13]

If I were to borrow somebody else's gold card and go buy some M18 stuff, I would get:
1/2" mid torque impact with ball detent Fuel 2655B
3/8" mid torque impact with hog ring 2654
2797-22 Fuel combo w/ hammer drill and impact driver
Fuel high torque 1/2" impact with hog ring (forgot the number)
Maybe the Fuel Sawzall
No interest in the grinder (right now, at least)
One of the Fuel circular saws, maybe both
When it comes out, the six port charger that does both M12 and M18 batteries