The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[rice rocket]

The M12 bandsaw would be perfect for that application though. They've kinda already got it covered.

Who cares, I'm just showing you exists.

There are plenty of great applications for a small grinder that would be inappropriate for a bandsaw. What if that threaded rod were under a cabinet? Where's your bandsaw going?

 

[rice rocket]

You mean like a cordless ratchet? Or a competitive cordless impact wrench? Or an extensive line of cordless lighting? A large line of heated gear? Gloves? Pliers? A screwdriver even??

You guys are seriously the most butthurt overcompensating tool owners on this forum.

Bosch clearly has different priorities than Milwaukee, just as Bosch great small lightweight drills, impacts, grinders, etc., Milwaukee has built themselves on having not as small, but more powerful 12v line.

Different strokes for different folks. You can pull that stick out of your ***, it's not really a zero sum game.

 

[firworks]

Who cares, I'm just showing you exists.

There are plenty of great applications for a small grinder that would be inappropriate for a bandsaw. What if that threaded rod were under a cabinet? Where's your bandsaw going?

I wasn't trying to argue about it. Just saying that the Bandsaw would be a good match for that application. I could see them justifying not making one saying that you could cover say... 80% of the applications with a mini bandsaw.

Also the bandsaw while it looks big still can fit into some tight spaces. I used one to cut off a tie rod end that was too badly rounded over to get off with a socket / box wrench. I was able to get it onto the stud and cut it off on jack stands on a compact car. Maybe not inside a cabinet but it was not a ton of room.

I have Bosch stuff and like it. I just don't find the deals on Bosch stuff that I do on Milwaukee so I have a lot more red than blue.

 

[kctyphoon]

You guys are seriously the most butthurt overcompensating tool owners on this forum.

Bosch clearly has different priorities than Milwaukee, just as Bosch great small lightweight drills, impacts, grinders, etc., Milwaukee has built themselves on having not as small, but more powerful 12v line.

Different strokes for different folks. You can pull that stick out of your ***, it's not really a zero sum game.

I'm just curious if you're capable of creating a post without insulting people in one thread. I'm sorry if you spent your childhood being picked on in the playground, clearly you're compensating. If you can't bring this stuff up in here without at least maintaining a playful attitude - then just don't.

 

[rice rocket]

I'm just curious if you're capable of creating a post without insulting people in one thread. I'm sorry if you spent your childhood being picked on in the playground, clearly you're compensating.

The difference is mine is an observation, and you're just shooting in the dark. Nice try though. Keep on that red koolaid.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

The difference is mine is an observation, and you're just shooting in the dark. Nice try though. Keep on that red koolaid.

But red is the best Kool-Aid.

 

[kctyphoon]

No clue if this will still work - but I bought a $50 off $250 online promo code for lowes off eBay to buy my lawnmower.. It worked for me, but dunno if it's a one time use code or not. If anyone wants to try it, here it is - 470002008862067

 

[danski0224]

Don't hold your breath though. Bosch has always had a whole bunch of tools that Milwaukee would never consider making.

I don't know any electrician that would use a grinder like that.

Most would use a bandsaw. A few would use a reciprocating saw. Someone might still have a cordless hacksaw

The safety police have just about eliminated spark throwing grinders from jobsites, and if they haven't, you need Spoggles, a full face shield and sometimes a firewatch/hot work permit.

 

[DFB]

Well I was just following up on that new 12v cordless right angle grinder.

And using an abrasive cutoff wheel may not be the best choice in some situations...

but still it looks a handy tool to have for certain applications,

Bosch promo

And a review

Obviously it's still pretty new, the GWS 10.8 V-EC was only released earlier this year in the European market and reading the toolguyd link it's also not for sale in the US at this time either. But you could order it from somewhere overseas (like Malaysia) if you wanted one bad enough

http://toolguyd.com/bosch-12v-cordless-angle-grinder/



So there just may be hope for a red one yet!

 

[Ign]

I'd love to have that Bosch grinder. Who cares if their example is a little weird, it would still have plenty of other applications, incl smoothing welds in tight channels like gutters (yes, I've built them custom like this) or getting into corners far better than a 4.5" which seems huge when things get small.

No one here has an obligation to defend Milwaukee; they're not THE best, it just happens to be something we enjoy so we can come together to discuss it -- that discussion can include admitting shortcomings, problems etc

 

[Perfectstranger]

Hello guys, new at GJ and just found this thread. I have been a Milwaukee fan for over 25 years, I don't know if they are the "BEST" but they are the best for me, and I've had or tried most of them.

 

[stikman56]

Just got a deal on the 2762-22 Fuel 1/2" impact kit. Going back and forth, should I keep it, should I not keep it.

 

[neonlazer]

Just got a deal on the 2762-22 Fuel 1/2" impact kit. Going back and forth, should I keep it, should I not keep it.

One of the best tools ever if you have use for it.

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[stikman56]

One of the best tools ever if you have use for it.

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Oh I do, just that I have so many now. The 2662-20 I use at work is real strong,I have a couple cordless 1/2" at home, as well as 3/8" cordless, numerous Pneumatics too. I have a buddy that's been wanting a 1/2" cordless kit, thinking of offering this one to him. He will probably curse me when he starts breaking stuff with it.

 

[whitetailhntr]

What's the better 3/8s impact the one with detent pin or the ring?


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[kctyphoon]

What's the better 3/8s impact the one with detent pin or the ring?


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The friction ring. The detent pin you need a tool to remove sockets.. it's a more permanent way of socket retention. If you wanna be able to swap sockets easily, like on a ratchet, then friction ring..

New m18 compact vac (the hand held version) $99 on eBay
Look at this on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/291908804371

 

[DFB]

What's the better 3/8s impact the one with detent pin or the ring?


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I would say most people will prefer the ring style for ease of sockets changes. Especially around the garage or at home. Plus it allows for the use and removal of non impact sockets.

Pin style are a must for most overhead work. The pin engages the hole in an impact socket for a secure connection.


But I don't believe any of the current Milwaukee 3/8 impacts are offered with a pin anvil.

Just the 1/2 inch brushed 2659, Fuel high torque brushless 2762, and the Fuel compact brushless 2755

There is also a ball pin version the Fuel 2655B and that's one of the ones I have. Similar to a ratchet ball concept its supposed to allow for tool less socket changes (but it always doesn't work that way though sometimes an impact socket need a little push to be released ) but it does give a bit more socket retention than a ring. Works for me around the farm not much a chance the socket will fall off if I need to go out in the field somewhere. Also works fine with non impact sockets too.

These seem to be being obsoleted though and hard to find stock is limited best I can tell. I would like to get another one still if I could as a bare tool.


And the pin version 2762 has different peak and mode #1 torque range than a 2763 so that is also something else to consider.

 

[DFB]

it's a more permanent way of socket retention.

On the Milwaukee FB page someone wrote in saying they put a chromed socket on a pin anvil tool and then couldn't remove it. They were advised to cut it off

 

[whitetailhntr]

I would say most people will prefer the ring style for ease of sockets changes. Especially around the garage or at home. Plus it allows for the use and removal of non impact sockets.



Pin style are a must for most overhead work. The pin engages the hole in an impact socket for a secure connection.





But I don't believe any of the current Milwaukee 3/8 impacts are offered with a pin anvil.



Just the 1/2 inch brushed 2659, Fuel high torque brushless 2762, and the Fuel compact brushless 2755



There is also a ball pin version the Fuel 2655B and that's one of the ones I have. Similar to a ratchet ball concept its supposed to allow for tool less socket changes (but it always doesn't work that way though sometimes an impact socket need a little push to be released ) but it does give a bit more socket retention than a ring. Works for me around the farm not much a chance the socket will fall off if I need to go out in the field somewhere. Also works fine with non impact sockets too.



These seem to be being obsoleted though and hard to find stock is limited best I can tell. I would like to get another one still if I could as a bare tool.





And the pin version 2762 has different peak and mode #1 torque range than a 2763 so that is also something else to consider.

So if I go with the ring style what are my other options I should consider? Is there more than one model of 3/8s impacts?


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[stikman56]

I would say most people will prefer the ring style for ease of sockets changes. Especially around the garage or at home. Plus it allows for the use and removal of non impact sockets.

Pin style are a must for most overhead work. The pin engages the hole in an impact socket for a secure connection.


But I don't believe any of the current Milwaukee 3/8 impacts are offered with a pin anvil.

Just the 1/2 inch brushed 2659, Fuel high torque brushless 2762, and the Fuel compact brushless 2755

There is also a ball pin version the Fuel 2655B and that's one of the ones I have. Similar to a ratchet ball concept its supposed to allow for tool less socket changes (but it always doesn't work that way though sometimes an impact socket need a little push to be released ) but it does give a bit more socket retention than a ring. Works for me around the farm not much a chance the socket will fall off if I need to go out in the field somewhere. Also works fine with non impact sockets too.

These seem to be being obsoleted though and hard to find stock is limited best I can tell. I would like to get another one still if I could as a bare tool.


And the pin version 2762 has different peak and mode #1 torque range than a 2763 so that is also something else to consider.

You left out the 2662 for 1/2", and the 2659 is the pin anvil in the mini 1/2" impact as well
The pin anvils are a pain, but if you use wobbles and such, they stay on when things get hairy, and your head and face feel a lot better after the work is done.

 

[DFB]

You left out the 2662 for 1/2", and the 2659 is the pin anvil in the mini 1/2" impact as well
The pin anvils are a pain, but if you use wobbles and such, they stay on when things get hairy, and your head and face feel a lot better after the work is done

Ouch how I missed listing the 2662 is beyond me .

 

[stikman56]

Ouch how I missed listing the 2662 is beyond me .

I think you're right though, I have yet to see a Milwaukee 3/8" impact with the pin anvil. Why not is what I wonder, they seem to make just about everything. Farther I look the more I find that they are making for cordless tools. It's amazing really.

 

[DFB]

So if I go with the ring style what are my other options I should consider? Is there more than one model of 3/8s impacts?


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Sticking with Milwaukee 3/8 ring impacts you have brushed and brushless choices in both the M18 and M12 platforms Fuel models have multi torque control modes on top of the basic variable speed trigger control The newest M18 version 2754 has a new 1 sec. stop mode that's a pretty cool feature especially if your finessing assembling something with your driver. The older 2654 was 3 speed modes

Seems both the 1/2 and 3/8 M18 Fuels compacts have the exact same torque ranges now, the earlier 26's were slightly different ranges between the two models.

I only own 3/8 drive in M12, both the 2454 2 speed and the earlier brushed version 2463. I like them both for different reasons, A lot of people would say you can feather the trigger and don't need different torque ranges but I feel you do have a bit more control with the Fuel's many different mode setting.

I believe there is a One Key version also



All I can say is don't use a 3/8 reducer on a 1/2 high torque in mode 2

 

[whitetailhntr]

So I know I want the 18v model so it's just between the fuel and brushed model...where a good place to purchase and what's a good price?


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[stikman56]

So I know I want the 18v model so it's just between the fuel and brushed model...where a good place to purchase and what's a good price?


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If ya' don't like ebay, it looks like Home Depot or Northern Tool is about the cheapest on them.

 

[whitetailhntr]

If ya' don't like ebay, it looks like Home Depot or Northern Tool is about the cheapest on them.

I use eBay often


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[kctyphoon]

So I know I want the 18v model so it's just between the fuel and brushed model...where a good place to purchase and what's a good price?


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Youre way better off with the fuel model for any of the impacts.. invest in the protective boots too..

 

[kctyphoon]

I found a $100 gift card to home depot the other night in my house.. I'm gonna buy the new black heated jacket when I get home later.. I can't resist it..

 

[DFB]

So I know I want the 18v model so it's just between the fuel and brushed model...where a good place to purchase and what's a good price?


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Purchasing from CPO or ACME Tool are options also. Look for the best deal online. Many times a free 5.0 battery was included with the -22 kits. $329 has been list on the 5.0 kits but a compact 2.0 battery kit as low $259 maybe? But even with Milwaukee many of their tools only reach max performance with higher amp hr batteries. Sometimes you may see compact kit will list a lower max torque than the XC package.

Buying as bare tool $159 is probably the absolute cheapest way to get a tool and often best deal IMO if you HAVE batteries already and don't need more

and maybe catch a holiday discount code...that always helps

Your going love that owning tool

My very first impact tool was a 2462-22 kit, a M12 1/4 hex driver and I bought it at a home depot store for $99 about 3 weeks later it was on sale for $79.00 so I went back and they credited me the difference.

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[whitetailhntr]

Is there only 1 model fuel?


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[kctyphoon]

Is there only 1 model fuel?


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You can just go on Milwaukee's site and see their entire line up. Their site is very easy to navigate.

 

[DFB]

Is there only 1 model fuel?


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3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2758 One Key
3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2754 (4 mode)
3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2654 (3 mode)
3/8 drive model M18 brushed 2658 (variable speed)


2 battery packages 5.0 XC or 2.0 CT compacts come with new 27 series Gen 2 Fuel models
4.0XC with the 2654 Gen 1 CT kits were also 2.0

And looks like the brushed 2658-22 originally had the 3.0 and the 22 CT kit the 1.5ah

 

[whitetailhntr]

3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2758 One Key

3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2754 (4 mode)

3/8 drive model M18 Fuel 2654 (3 mode)

3/8 drive model M18 brushed 2658 (variable speed)





2 battery packages 5.0 XC or 2.0 CT compacts come with new 27 series Gen 2 Fuel models

4.0XC with the 2654 Gen 1 CT kits were also 2.0



And looks like the brushed 2658-22 originally had the 3.0 and the 22 CT kit the 1.5ah

For bare tool the 2654 seems to be around 150. What's the benefits of 4 modes?


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[DFB]

For bare tool the 2654 seems to be around 150. What's the benefits of 4 modes?


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The new 4th mode is a one second stop after the initial impact

"The 4-Mode DRIVE CONTROL provides greater control over output speed and power for greater versatility by delivering 0 - 900 RPM in Mode 1, 0 - 1,600 RPM in Mode 2, and 0 - 2,500 RPM in Mode 3. Auto Shut-Off Mode intelligently detects when the tool has Impacted on a fastener for one second and automatically shuts the tool down, reducing the likelihood of overdriving and damaging materials."

Also I think the 27 series gen 2 models are slightly smaller than the original 26 Gen 1 models.


I see $159 for the 2764-20 at CPO

And it looks like the 2654 is discontinued at least at ACME and CPO now

Where did you find a 2654-20?

 

[avmaine]

Nice

 

[whitetailhntr]

eBay


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[whitetailhntr]

2764 comes up as 3/4


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[whitetailhntr]

Is the 2658-20 any good?


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[DFB]

2764 comes up as 3/4



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Oops my mistake typo

2754-20


http://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee...l-/miln2754-20,default,pd.html?start=1&q=2754

Of course the 2658 is a "good" tool Peak torque is 167ftlbs about 43 lbs less than the 3/8 Fuel.

its also $40 less than a new Fuel bare tool

http://www.cpooutlets.com/milwaukee...miln2658-20,default,pd.html?start=1&q=2658-20


All depends what you want or need

What jobs do you plan to do with a cordless impact wrench anyhow?

 

[az45]

The 2754 is my favorite tool, I rarely pick up a ratchet anymore.