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[kctyphoon]

What are these new batteries?

Tesla built/is still building a HUGE factory devoted to making nothing but improved battery cells.. they are upgrading from the 18650 size to a "xxxxx" size that holds more power vs space.. I'll google it and post it in a few minutes.

If you've never seen, the tesla motor battery banks are just giant packs of 18650 batteries.. they have a vision of solar roof shingles charging home power banks, that will in turn power their cars.. I think they actually bought out the largest solar panel installation company as a step towards reaching that goal.. better batteries is another big part.

Here is the factory in progress. It's only 30% of what they will be building in total.
https://electrek.co/2017/03/23/tesla-gigafactory-aerial-picture/

And info on the new cells - and their partnership with Panasonic
https://electrek.co/2017/07/31/tesla-model-3-battery-cells-panasonic/

 

[ab0mination]

Total beginner question…can someone explain the difference between these two impact socket adapter sets:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Insert-Socket-Adapters-Set-3-Piece-48-32-5023/205468098

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...Piece-48-32-5033/204408619?keyword=48-32-5033

The latter doesn't seem to be available in stores, and the sales rep I spoke with couldn't tell me.

I want to be able to use sockets with my impact driver, and don't know how to decide—thanks!

 

[Bighead38]

Total beginner question…can someone explain the difference between these two impact socket adapter sets:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Insert-Socket-Adapters-Set-3-Piece-48-32-5023/205468098

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...Piece-48-32-5033/204408619?keyword=48-32-5033

The latter doesn't seem to be available in stores, and the sales rep I spoke with couldn't tell me.

I want to be able to use sockets with my impact driver, and don't know how to decide—thanks!

Pretty much the same thing except the length I believe.

 

[ab0mination]

Thanks. Was trying to figure out if that…notch was some sort of quick connect perhaps? The impact is brand new and I was curious how these adapters would stay in the tool…

 

[Bighead38]

Thanks. Was trying to figure out if that…notch was some sort of quick connect perhaps? The impact is brand new and I was curious how these adapters would stay in the tool…

I have a couple different brands in different lengths. All work fine in my Milwaukee driver.

The notch is for strength in the longer drivers. You'll see a lot of brands use a similar shape in impact drivers.

 

[kctyphoon]

Thanks. Was trying to figure out if that…notch was some sort of quick connect perhaps? The impact is brand new and I was curious how these adapters would stay in the tool…

It's two different types of driver bit retention..

The difference is how they attach to the tool. The one with the notched bases are 1/4" hex shanks with a power strip (believe that's what it's called). They are made to lock into the chucks of impact drivers and screwdrivers with a 1/4" hex quick chuck and will NOT come out of that chuck until the chuck is pulled out and the lock disengaged. Likewise, they can be used on drill chucks also where the notch is not a factor.

The other set are quick adapters designed to be used on 1/4" hex drive extensions, that already have the power strip, and are already installed on the tool. They do not lock into 1/4" hex drive quick chucks. They are retained into position by strong magnets in the tips of the extensions. The idea is that you can quickly change drive bits without removing the extension from the tool, and the different tips don't have an excessively long shank that will wobble inside those extensions. They fit tightly into the extensions retained by magnetic force, don't wobble, and can simply be pulled off with one hand without the need to remove the extension too. So basically, you can make a 6" long extension have any drive tip you want, without wobble, but still quickly change drive bits.. they will not work/ lock into 1/4" hex drive chucks without first using an entension. There is no power strip to retain them into those chucks, so the bits would just fall right out.

Hopefully I explained that in a way that's not confusing..

 

[ab0mination]

Wow, thanks so much for the detailed reply. I'm not really worried about speed of changing (though like most things, sounds handy in the instances you would like it), and was looking to use with the bare tool just because I imagined I'd have more instances where I'm limited by amount of space the tool can exist in vs needing an extension. Hm, decisions.

 

[kctyphoon]

Wow, thanks so much for the detailed reply. I'm not really worried about speed of changing (though like most things, sounds handy in the instances you would like it), and was looking to use with the bare tool just because I imagined I'd have more instances where I'm limited by amount of space the tool can exist in vs needing an extension. Hm, decisions.

I have both types. The nut driver sets designed like that are especially helpful. You can use say a 3", or 6" extension in the impact driver for greater reach, and just swap the tips back and forth on the extensions for the different sized nut drivers, or even to Phillips, flathead, square, torx. It's just like having dedicated 3" AND 6" driver bits in every type..

When you get to the socket adapters though, sometimes it can get a little annoying.. the ball retention on say the 3/8" square drive might be stronger than the magnet on the extension that's HOLDING the 3/8" adapter in place.. so when you try to pull the tool back, the socket and the square drive adapter might stay on the nut/bolt..

I tried to explain it simply, but the "short" drive bits actually are held in place with more than just a magnet on the extension I believe. If you look on the bits, there's a really small groove in the shank. I THINK (and I might be wrong on this) there's a small "hog ring" inside the extensions also that kinda fit over that slight groove to help keep the driver bits on.. what I'm trying to say is that they won't just like "fall off" the extensions.. there is also some type of mechanical bit retention aiding the magnet also.. or maybe there is no magnet at all, and it's just that hog ring holding them on? I'm confusing myself now and .i was just using them a few hours ago.. lol.. anyway, you get the idea.

 

[Yarpo]

Depends on your state taxes. You are saving $28.35 plus state tax ($189) but there is $7 shipping fee for orders under $199. So you are paying $167.65 including shipping. If you have to pay state taxes then it's not such a good deal.

Unless you buy more and hit the $199 free shipping mark.

And also I think the 15% expired already.

Yeah I ended up passing. Still looking for a Mid Torque but not in any hurry.

Won't see any use at work and it'll just find a nice spot in my home box

 

[subarub4]

I was looking at the mid torque tool

 

[kctyphoon]

Yeah I ended up passing. Still looking for a Mid Torque but not in any hurry.

Won't see any use at work and it'll just find a nice spot in my home box

Wait a month when Home Depot starts their $50, $100, $150 off tool promos they do every year.. (if they do it yet again) you'll be able to save like 30% off the tool if you manipulate the promos. If you aren't familiar, the holiday season is when many of us begin ****** Home Depot on their sale items. You might call it a holiday tradition here.. with any luck they won't change any of the exclusions this year.

They already have Christmas trees up in the store. When you start seeing them clear out a big area in the front of the store, you'll know it's coming, and then you'll have to take lessons on the Home Depot buy and return policy..

 

[subarub4]

Wait a month when Home Depot starts their $50, $100, $150 off tool promos they do every year.. you'll be able to save like 30% off the tool if you manipulate the promos. If you aren't familiar, the holiday season is when many of us begging ****** Home Depot on their sale items. You might call it a holiday tradition here..

Ahh man can I hold out that long??

 

[Yarpo]

Wait a month when Home Depot starts their $50, $100, $150 off tool promos they do every year.. (if they do it yet again) you'll be able to save like 30% off the tool if you manipulate the promos. If you aren't familiar, the holiday season is when many of us begin ****** Home Depot on their sale items. You might call it a holiday tradition here.. with any luck they won't change any of the exclusions this year.

They already have Christmas trees up in the store. When you start seeing them clear out a big area in the front of the store, you'll know it's coming, and then you'll have to take lessons on the Home Depot buy and return policy..

Ha! I'll have to stay tuned, I am in no hurry to buy unless a project comes up at home my other Milwaukee can't handle. I have a HD close by and no qualms about getting discounted tools

 

[ocloc24]

Nick just posted up the heat gun bare tool for $146..

Normally his prices are solid but he's definitely taking advantage of his early access

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[jshillin]

Nick just posted up the heat gun bare tool for $146..

Normally his prices are solid but he's definitely taking advantage of his early access

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His prices for the new stuff has been high... That's why I went ahead and ordered my Fuel ratchet elsewhere. Sometimes he gives good deals, other times the prices are quite inflated.

 

[bcradio]

His prices for the new stuff has been high... That's why I went ahead and ordered my Fuel ratchet elsewhere. Sometimes he gives good deals, other times the prices are quite inflated.

Excuse you?

I do not see an 's' at the end of 'ratchet'. This is the Milwaukee addiction thread... you can't just order 1, you need the whole set.

 

[dacan23]

LOL... ******... Last year it was only $150/200 right? Maybe $50/100 on other brands, I only see red, or maybe $100 was on none fuel stuff. Yeah but the real fun and scramble is when they lower the price on the qualifying kit in January.

I wonder how it will be this year, obviously they are starting to catch on. Last year I dont remember if sub $90ish items qualified and about halfway through the season they started pulling kits off the floor because they were being returned so much. Swear I bought the same kit twice and returned. This year it might work well for Fuel ratchets!

Wait a month when Home Depot starts their $50, $100, $150 off tool promos they do every year.. (if they do it yet again) you'll be able to save like 30% off the tool if you manipulate the promos. If you aren't familiar, the holiday season is when many of us begin ****** Home Depot on their sale items. You might call it a holiday tradition here.. with any luck they won't change any of the exclusions this year.

They already have Christmas trees up in the store. When you start seeing them clear out a big area in the front of the store, you'll know it's coming, and then you'll have to take lessons on the Home Depot buy and return policy..

 

[dacan23]

Hahaha.... Still surprised there is no official combo kit with all 3 of them...

Excuse you?

I do not see an 's' at the end of 'ratchet'. This is the Milwaukee addiction thread... you can't just order 1, you need the whole set.

 

[ocloc24]

What's this about home depot return policy? Am I missing something?

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[ocloc24]

Also.. someone said you have to buy the set of ratchets.. I may have ordered all 3... they're hands down the biggest thing I've looked forward to from Milwaukee. There's 2 tools that brought me to red in the first place. The 2763 (now the 2767), and the cordless ratchets. The plan was to get those, maybe a drill and impact driver. And now a year later... I own almost every tool on those red foldout pamphlets that come with each tool...

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[ScottsGT]

I just placed a $1000 order of M18 tools for work.

Two sets of 1/2" hammer drill and 1/4 hex impact combo kits
Oscillating multi tool alone
2 spare batteries

 

[jshillin]

Excuse you?

I do not see an 's' at the end of 'ratchet'. This is the Milwaukee addiction thread... you can't just order 1, you need the whole set.

I have the non-fuel 3/8" ratchet already and don't see the need for 1/2", but if I like the 1/4" Fuel enough, I wouldn't rule out upgrading the 3/8" at some point.

 

[bcradio]

I have the non-fuel 3/8" ratchet already and don't see the need for 1/2", but if I like the 1/4" Fuel enough, I wouldn't rule out upgrading the 3/8" at some point.

I agree on the no need for 1/2".

I have the old 3/8" but ordered both 1/4" and 3/8" in the Fuel versions.

 

[dacan23]

Heres a deal I want on the Fuel ratchets and its not that greedy. 20% the bare tool or kit eith a free compact 3.0 battery..

Heres the problem though, if they are bigger and heavier therefore not ideal in all situations.... Chance us wackos keep old ones instead of parting with them after getting the Fuels...

 

[Jp267]

Heres a deal I want on the Fuel ratchets and its not that greedy. 20% the bare tool or kit eith a free compact 3.0 battery..

Heres the problem though, if they are bigger and heavier therefore not ideal in all situations.... Chance us wackos keep old ones instead of parting with them after getting the Fuels...

I considered getting an M12 ratchet last night. Since I only have Makita, I also only have Makita batteries and chargers. Had they offered a combo with a ratchet/battery/charger I would own my first M12. But, by the time I got done buying everything separately it would have been $200. No thanks....

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[ocloc24]

Heres a deal I want on the Fuel ratchets and its not that greedy. 20% the bare tool or kit eith a free compact 3.0 battery..

Heres the problem though, if they are bigger and heavier therefore not ideal in all situations.... Chance us wackos keep old ones instead of parting with them after getting the Fuels...

The additional head size is negligible in terms of how often it would actually hinder use. The nearly double power only the other hand, easily triples the amount of fasteners I can use it on that my old one wouldn't budge.

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[Hovet]

Hello,
Can anybody tell me the differences between the m18 fuel metal cutting saw and the regular m18 fuel circular SAW for wood? Except for the other type of blade obviously.


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[marius_nortje]

A wk after a bought the pliers I found a use one for $5 .work just as good as the new one

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[ocloc24]

Hello,
Can anybody tell me the differences between the m18 fuel metal cutting saw and the regular m18 fuel circular SAW for wood? Except for the other type of blade obviously.


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5 3/8" on the metal saw vs 7 1/4" on the wood. Wood saw has open housing, metal is enclosed. And then the metal saw spins slower with more torque

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[ishiboo]

5 3/8" on the metal saw vs 7 1/4" on the wood. Wood saw has open housing, metal is enclosed. And then the metal saw spins slower with more torque

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No, there is a 5-3/8" wood saw as well. Speed is the major difference. I think the guard/etc. is a bit different too. (I have the metal saw but only the 7-1/4" fuel circular saw, so I can't compare the two 5-3/8" saws.)

 

[ocloc24]

No, there is a 5-3/8" wood saw as well. Speed is the major difference. I think the guard/etc. is a bit different too. (I have the metal saw but only the 7-1/4" fuel circular saw, so I can't compare the two 5-3/8" saws.)

Not in the M18 line.. There's an M12 wood saw that small.

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[ishiboo]

Woo, Acme shows the M12 stapler and M18 heat gun in stock now... hope my pre-order ships today! I'm excited... just finished a bunch of stapling with my SureBonder pneumatics that jam up so frequently I have 3 of them.

 

[subarub4]

Woo, Acme shows the M12 stapler and M18 heat gun in stock now... hope my pre-order ships today! I'm excited... just finished a bunch of stapling with my SureBonder pneumatics that jam up so frequently I have 3 of them.

I wonder if Home Depot is going to get the stapler? I hope Home Depot has good deals on the fuel tools

 

[DFB]

Hello,
Can anybody tell me the differences between the m18 fuel metal cutting saw and the regular m18 fuel circular SAW for wood? Except for the other type of blade obviously.


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Compared to either of the Fuel circular saws designed for general woodworking the metal cutting saw has no bevel adjustment of the shoe plate also the base is stainless as opposed to a magnesium shoe on the basic contractor models. All have hanging hooks and like its been said the wood cutting saws offer higher RPM and depending on blade size a choice of the left or right side blade cutting advantage

There is clear chip guard window on the metal saw.

Does anybody know of the rip gauge availability for the 2731 or 2730

 

[DFB]

Total beginner question…can someone explain the difference between these two impact socket adapter sets:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Insert-Socket-Adapters-Set-3-Piece-48-32-5023/205468098

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...Piece-48-32-5033/204408619?keyword=48-32-5033

The latter doesn't seem to be available in stores, and the sales rep I spoke with couldn't tell me.

I want to be able to use sockets with my impact driver, and don't know how to decide—thanks!

Curious myself if those stubbies will fit far enough down into a impact driver collet to lock. I would really like short ones for my RA.

1 inch screwdriver bits with the line groove ph head/ sq head etc. will lock in place only because they can slide in far enough being the shaft is all the same diameter. With other short socket adapters I have tried and the TEKTON brand stubby nut drivers like these https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007BLZ7TK/?tag=atomicindus08-20 I have issues with the collet hitting the wider part of the shaft before the bit can be locked by the retention ball.

IMO the standard 2 3/4" Milwaukee socket adapters are the best and are shorter than other off name brands

 

[DerekV]

Total beginner question…can someone explain the difference between these two impact socket adapter sets:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-Insert-Socket-Adapters-Set-3-Piece-48-32-5023/205468098

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...Piece-48-32-5033/204408619?keyword=48-32-5033

The latter doesn't seem to be available in stores, and the sales rep I spoke with couldn't tell me.

I want to be able to use sockets with my impact driver, and don't know how to decide—thanks!

Think of the insert adapters like 1" phillips/torx bits. You need a hex shank holder for them for most tools. They will fit directly into the RA impact drivers (I have them), but they don't lock in. They will work in a pinch and I'm sure they'd be worth it at that point. The hex shank adapters (second ones you posted) will fit into any 1/4" shank impact driver, which is what 99.9% of impact drivers are.

Shorter story: you probably want the ones in the second link.

 

[dacan23]

All the M18 Fuel combo kit cases are now the smaller one I noticed on the 2897-22CX kit. What is strange is that the OK kit has plastic handles on the clips/latches where the others are still metal.

Will be interesting if they reduce the size of the M12 cimbo case with the new models.

 

[itsvegas]

anyone have a clue as to whats with the milwaukee packout stuff? release date on the preorders keeps gettin pushed back. it was sept now its dec! i would think hey would wanna get these released for black friday?

 

[DFB]

ACME says my cordless heat gun shipped out today!

 

[DFB]

So anybody interested in the new No Days Off Hoodie. I'm gun shy about their hoodies with the poor shell performance of my first heated hoodie the Khaki one and I don't abuse my replacement Real Tree camo they gave me to replace it under warranty.

I mean really I can buy a Carhartt for the same money I'm thinking too

Well what's the consensus


https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-175...hooded-sweatshirt-black-select-size-311b.aspx