The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[dacan23]

Nice! I dk if I will order anything with my 15%, definitely would with 20/25%. My 2nd acct didnt get email, will have to check wifes acct.

I don't know if anyone else got the email from Acme, but they're doing a St. Patty's Day sale this weekend where their email subscribers get a chance to get between 10-25% off their entire purchase. I ended up scoring a 20% coupon! Ordered the 7.25" Fuel Circ. Saw/9.0 kit (only $199!) and 5 jobsite tool organizers that I plan to line with Kaizen foam for power tool storage. No more bulky and oddly shaped M18 cases...all uniform and stackable. Also scored a Fuel bag off eBay for <$15 for the incoming circ. saw.

Man, I feel like I did pretty good haha. Looks like I'll have a left blade corded circ. saw, rapid charger, and a bunch of M18 hard cases for sale soon.

 

[DFB]

Shoot I only got 10% off!

 

[Cooter Brown]

HD has the Milwaukee 18v drill/driver on sale for $129. Just a regular drill/driver with a clutch is all I really need. It comes with two 1.5 AH batteries and a charger. Of course it'll take any of the batteries in the Milwaukee 18v lineup.

The equivalent Milwaukee brushless 18v setup is $199. It comes with two 2AH batteries and a charger.

I'm a cabinetmaker and it'll get used in the shop as well as on installs.

I'm replacing a couple of older Porter Cables, 18 and a 12v Nicads--made back when they were top notch tools--that have served well but the battery pacs are shot and rebuilding them again is not appealing. When they were new they had plenty of power and battery life for my needs even on installs. Of course they're big and heavy compared to the new tools.

Is the $70 difference really worth it for the brushless tool and a slightly better battery? I suspect even the $129 dollar setup would serve my purposes as far as battery life but are there other reasons to look at the brushless?

Thanks for any input.

 

[DerekV]

HD has the Milwaukee 18v drill/driver on sale for $129. Just a regular drill/driver with a clutch is all I really need. It comes with two 1.5 AH batteries and a charger. Of course it'll take any of the batteries in the Milwaukee 18v lineup.

The equivalent Milwaukee brushless 18v setup is $199. It comes with two 2AH batteries and a charger.

I'm a cabinetmaker and it'll get used in the shop as well as on installs.

I'm replacing a couple of older Porter Cables, 18 and a 12v Nicads--made back when they were top notch tools--that have served well but the battery pacs are shot and rebuilding them again is not appealing. When they were new they had plenty of power and battery life for my needs even on installs. Of course they're big and heavy compared to the new tools.

Is the $70 difference really worth it for the brushless tool and a slightly better battery? I suspect even the $129 dollar setup would serve my purposes as far as battery life but are there other reasons to look at the brushless?

Thanks for any input.

You'll probably be fine with the brushed version/1.5 batteries. It'll be a huge difference in power/weight/size from your PC drills. The brushless set IS better though. You will get longer run times and the drill *may* last longer. It's also 3/8" shorter, which may actually be important for you. I tend to always go brushless if it's an option, but that's just me. Can't go wrong either way. Plus, you can bring it back to HD within 90 days if you're not totally happy.

 

[Jamie V]

This brings the mid-torque bare tool down to $160. Willing to give it a shot at that price. Thanks!

Until they hit you with tax and shipping. It was back to over $180 for me after the discount. I passed.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Anyone lucky enough to get 25% discount from Acme for St Paddys? I only got 15%.

Yup....

 

[DerekV]

Yup....

Awesome! Don't let it go to waste!

 

[Ign]

HD has the Milwaukee 18v drill/driver on sale for $129. Just a regular drill/driver with a clutch is all I really need. It comes with two 1.5 AH batteries and a charger. Of course it'll take any of the batteries in the Milwaukee 18v lineup.

The equivalent Milwaukee brushless 18v setup is $199. It comes with two 2AH batteries and a charger.

I'm a cabinetmaker and it'll get used in the shop as well as on installs.

I'm replacing a couple of older Porter Cables, 18 and a 12v Nicads--made back when they were top notch tools--that have served well but the battery pacs are shot and rebuilding them again is not appealing. When they were new they had plenty of power and battery life for my needs even on installs. Of course they're big and heavy compared to the new tools.

Is the $70 difference really worth it for the brushless tool and a slightly better battery? I suspect even the $129 dollar setup would serve my purposes as far as battery life but are there other reasons to look at the brushless?

Thanks for any input.

It sounds to me like you're talking 2606-22CT vs 2701-22CT.

One word: if you can find a 2606-21L they're $89 in many stores right now. It's the 2606 brushed drill, one compact 1.5ah battery and an LED light.

Anyway..................you can't go wrong with either of your choices. The 2606 brushed is arguably more torquey than the brushless compact 2701. But I do like the 2.0 compact batteries more than the 1.5ah batteries.

Given your use of cabinetry I think you'd be happy with either.

Do you want an impact driver? How 'bout a kit with drill, impact, 2 batteries and a free third battery for $199?
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...t-2-Tool-with-Free-Battery-2691-22P/300833655

 

[DFB]

HD has the Milwaukee 18v drill/driver on sale for $129. Just a regular drill/driver with a clutch is all I really need. It comes with two 1.5 AH batteries and a charger. Of course it'll take any of the batteries in the Milwaukee 18v lineup.

The equivalent Milwaukee brushless 18v setup is $199. It comes with two 2AH batteries and a charger.

I'm a cabinetmaker and it'll get used in the shop as well as on installs.

I'm replacing a couple of older Porter Cables, 18 and a 12v Nicads--made back when they were top notch tools--that have served well but the battery pacs are shot and rebuilding them again is not appealing. When they were new they had plenty of power and battery life for my needs even on installs. Of course they're big and heavy compared to the new tools.



Is the $70 difference really worth it for the brushless tool and a slightly better battery? I suspect even the $129 dollar setup would serve my purposes as far as battery life but are there other reasons to look at the brushless?

Thanks for any input.

That drill/driver will balance in your hand so much better with an XC just be aware of that.

I have 2607CT kit and the drill is really front heavy with a compact battery installed. It always wants to rotate around and tip down when your lightly holding it.

Did you consider the M12 FUEL drill driver at all?


IMHO this is really well balanced tool especially with the included 4.0 battery and truly is a top notch with pro level refinements. It's lighter and slightly smaller than the brushed 18v but still has plenty of screw driving power. And it also has a 1/2 chuck capacity.

2 battery kits are $169 (includes one XC and one compact) so that falls in between the other two options you have asked about, and right now HD has some special buy promos where you can receive an additional free item with the purchase.

The M12 right angle drill is one choice (and great for tight spots) and the new M12 Rover LED work light is another. Or choose an additional 4.0 m12 battery, 3/8 ratchet, multi tool or multi charger. I think you may really like that tool given the work say you do.

Just an FYI a 2606-21 single battery kit is $99 at Toolbarn

 

[CTobes]

If anyone has anything better than 10% off at acme they don't plan on using, then I'd love to take it off their hands. Finally gonna pull the trigger on the circ saw with 9ah battery.

Thanks in advance and thank you for all the info I've received on this board!

First post by the way...Milwaukee addiction finally took me out of lurking.

 

[2002maniac]

If anyone has anything better than 10% off at acme they don't plan on using, then I'd love to take it off their hands.

2nd in line please! I've been wanting to pick up the OPE blower and string trimmer.

PM me if you have a code you're not going to use.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

Until they hit you with tax and shipping. It was back to over $180 for me after the discount. I passed.

Yeah, I unfortunately noticed the same. No tax for me, but I couldn't find anything for $40 to hit the free shipping level. 10% off at Acme with free shipping is the same price as Toolup with shipping.

I stumbled into a car part for $200 instead and will revisit when another seller has a better sale with free shipping.

 

[DerekV]

2nd in line please! I've been wanting to pick up the OPE blower and string trimmer.



PM me if you have a code you're not going to use.

I'm pretty sure the code is the same for everyone and the discount is based on email address..."luck of the draw" so to speak.

 

[Cooter Brown]

I can't get the multi-quote function figured out but thanks to Derek, Ign and DFB for the info.

There's an amazing amount of knowledge around this place.

I'll do a little more research and probably post when I pull the trigger.

 

[a52-830]

Shoot I only got 10% off!

me too. i would have bought a bare tool for 20%, and likely several things for 25% . . . . . . but for 10% i'll wait . . . .

 

[naturalgas]

For you Milwaukee guys. Is the 5" m18 fuel grinder model # 2780-20 a good buy for $75 bare tool only?


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[starquestMM]

die grinder is in stock at acme

 

[Ign]

I can't get the multi-quote function figured out but thanks to Derek, Ign and DFB for the info.

There's an amazing amount of knowledge around this place.

I'll do a little more research and probably post when I pull the trigger.

Yes let us know what you decide. If I were installing cabinets into wood studs I'd want an impact driver (or the new Surge hydraulic).

Just click the multi-quote button as applicable then hit the larger blue "Post Reply" at top or bottom of page.

 

[f575gtc]

Haven't had a chance to use the M12 ratchet but it seems well built

 

[DFB]

For you Milwaukee guys. Is the 5" m18 fuel grinder model # 2780-20 a good buy for $75 bare tool only?


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I say its a steal if brand new.

Original list was like $169

 

[nczo6]

I say its a steal if brand new.

Original list was like $169

Where are you finding that for $75??

 

[Cooter Brown]

Yes let us know what you decide. If I were installing cabinets into wood studs I'd want an impact driver (or the new Surge hydraulic).

Just click the multi-quote button as applicable then hit the larger blue "Post Reply" at top or bottom of page.

Thanks Ign.

I thought I wanted an impact driver for installs right up until the first time I used one for that purpose. A lot of the time you're essentially inside a box with the tool and for me the impact was way too loud. My ears are sensitive from years of shop work. A lot of bird hunting over the years hasn't helped either. I'm better about using hearing protection in the shop than I used to be but I'd rather not mess with it during installs until I'm running trim.

I'll look up the Surge hydraulic.

 

[DFB]

Cooter Brown...also take a look at the M12 Fuel 2 speed hex screwdriver. It is the same body as the M12 Fuel drill but has the shorter hex chuck. It is also a great tool for driving screws, and also quieter than using a standard impact driver but obviously you can't make use of round shanked drill bits like you can with a reg. drill chuck.

And with it's purchase one is also eligible the free M12 tool promo special too.

 

[naturalgas]

Where are you finding that for $75??

Was in back of a clearance rack in HD. Was marked $105 but scanned at $75. A buddy of mine found it and service desk is holding for me till am. Brand new bare tool. So I guess I'll pick it up. Thanks


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[Cooter Brown]

Cooter Brown...also take a look at the M12 Fuel 2 speed hex screwdriver. It is the same body as the M12 Fuel drill but has the shorter hex chuck. It is also a great tool for driving screws, and also quieter than using a standard impact driver but obviously you can't make use of round shanked drill bits like you can with a reg. drill chuck.

And with it's purchase one is also eligible the free M12 tool promo special too.

Thanks, DFB. I've got a Bosch 1/4" hex chuck driver that I use for a lot of work. It's one of the first gen of the Li-Ion tools and still going strong. It works well even for most assembly work. Part of what I need with a new tool is the ability to chuck drill bits. A right angle drill would come in handy--my old Makita 9.6 is deader than a hammer.

The Milwaukee lineup is certainly an embarrassment of riches. The number of tools and combinations is almost baffling.

 

[one9gt]

Just gonna leave this here

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[dacan23]

What is that, a M12 light bar?

Just gonna leave this here

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[dacan23]

The % likely isnt random, surprised I didnt get more than 15% as I spent over $3k with them in 2016. Would be hard to say no to the Radius and many other things with 20/25%. Wife only got 10% and her code was different...

I'm pretty sure the code is the same for everyone and the discount is based on email address..."luck of the draw" so to speak.

 

[danski0224]

Thanks Ign.

I thought I wanted an impact driver for installs right up until the first time I used one for that purpose. A lot of the time you're essentially inside a box with the tool and for me the impact was way too loud. My ears are sensitive from years of shop work. A lot of bird hunting over the years hasn't helped either. I'm better about using hearing protection in the shop than I used to be but I'd rather not mess with it during installs until I'm running trim.

I'll look up the Surge hydraulic.

Festool 564558

These drills will maintain a constant speed under varying load, which is a unique feature to the best of my knowledge.

I have the older version of this, and if I was doing cabinet installs all the time , this is the tool to look at.

 

[one9gt]

What is that, a M12 light bar?

M12 underwood light bar


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[DerekV]

The % likely isnt random

Haha well I opted for the KISS explanation, I wasn't trying to go into purchasing algorithms! But yeah I bet we're both right to some degree.

 

[DerekV]

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I was just thinking about this the other day...now that's a no brainer for Milwaukee. Where did you find this?

 

[DFB]

So I just got this video review on the Mid Torque (was in my email)

Battery life seems great.

What a happy guy hey!


Same email had a link to a review on a new MAC 20v Max brushless 3/8" impact @275 ftlbs and a Mac 20V 1/4" hex impact driver with a 250 ftlb rating.

The Mac bare tool 3/8" wrench runs about $100 more than the Milwaukee 2754 3/8" wrench and the driver maybe $70 more than a 2753

Obviously the Mac tools don't really belong here in the Milwaukee Addiction, though its something to compare Milwaukee too for size and weight, price and torque claims.


And at least they're still red and black

https://shoptoolreviews.com/news/mac-tools-38-inch-20v-max-brushless-impact-wrench/28347/

 

[Ign]

Thanks Ign.

I thought I wanted an impact driver for installs right up until the first time I used one for that purpose. A lot of the time you're essentially inside a box with the tool and for me the impact was way too loud. My ears are sensitive from years of shop work. A lot of bird hunting over the years hasn't helped either. I'm better about using hearing protection in the shop than I used to be but I'd rather not mess with it during installs until I'm running trim.

I'll look up the Surge hydraulic.

Then definitely look into the Surge. It's MUCH quieter.

 

[ecotec]

One9gt, did you make that?

 

[Firebrick43]

Then definitely look into the Surge. It's MUCH quieter.

+1. Much quieter. Faster to but the 4 setting allows you to slow things down. First time I let a friend use it he buried a 3.25" construction screw over 3/4 of the way thru the first 2x4. And kept right on doing it as he couldn't get off the trigger fast enough. Put it on medium for him. Only bad side is its not ment for big lags.

 

[chrisexv6]

M12 underwood light bar


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Model #?

Pic almost looks like its at some sort of show....is it a third party build or an actual Milwaukee piece?

Pretty much goes without saying, I MUST HAVE ONE.

 

[danski0224]

The Festool 564558 gives you a 1/4 hex driver, a drill, a 90* hex driver, an eccentric offset 1/4" driver and a proprietary Centrotec chuck. All can be controlled through an electronic clutch.

The 90* and eccentric adapters (chucks) are also indexable to several positions on the face of drill motor. Chuck removal leaves a 1/4" hex on the drill motor itself for really tight spots.

The Milwaukee Surge driver is nice, but it isn't in the same league as that Festool.

 

[DFB]

Totally cool!


Here's another recent Milwaukee video including going for a warranty claim.

Now have to wonder what chromie socket that is he's using there on the gun at the end?

 

[ecotec]

Model #?

Pic almost looks like its at some sort of show....is it a third party build or an actual Milwaukee piece?

Pretty much goes without saying, I MUST HAVE ONE.

Me too!