The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[dacan23]

Toughest task my M12 Fuel drill did was drill a 2" hole in a solid block of aircraft grade aluminum, 1/8-1/4-3/8 hole, did it with ease.

Real world use, that's a pretty significant difference. In the m18 fuel drill, its 3x more powerful than the m12 fuel..

 

[Bighead38]

Wonder if a m18 ratchet is in the works.

https://toolcraze.net/ryobi-18v-ratchet-wrench-r18rw-0-part-ryobi-jobplus-system/

 

[Jamie V]

I wouldn’t think so. Ryobi is big on the “one battery for everything” deal but Milwaukee isn’t.

 

[cajunfirehawk]

M18 fuel 16 gauge nailer deal from acme is on its way to me, cheaper than HDs BF deal too
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2742-21ct

 

[Jamie V]

Can you shoot 16ga nails in the 15ga gun?

 

[asm154]

Every 3-1/2” bit. All on clearance except the ratcheting driver & the 2 ECX bits which Milwaukee sent me.

 

[PelicanPines]

Can you shoot 16ga nails in the 15ga gun?

No...

 

[deberly12]

Back to the hackzall....how much better is the 18 fuel than the brushed. I will use it mostly for 2 inch and less branches with a pruning blade. I will be up in the tree with a harness so maybe even the light weight of the M12 would be good

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[Todd.Brock]

My m12 works great. Batteries are obviously not super late ng lasting. The fuel version is much larger the m12 works for what I need

 

[BB70Chevelle]

Back to the hackzall....how much better is the 18 fuel than the brushed. I will use it mostly for 2 inch and less branches with a pruning blade. I will be up in the tree with a harness so maybe even the light weight of the M12 would be good

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This is mainly what I bought my m12 fuel for so hopefully I made a good decision. Anything bigger then 1.5-2" I'll get out the chain saw.

 

[a52-830]

Back to the hackzall....how much better is the 18 fuel than the brushed. I will use it mostly for 2 inch and less branches with a pruning blade. I will be up in the tree with a harness so maybe even the light weight of the M12 would be good

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i have used the M12 fuel hackzall for trimming. the 4AH batteries add a small bit of bulk, and last a long time. highly recommended.

for larger stuff i used a M18 fuel sawzall, but all of that was on the ground. the 9AH battery on that is great, and is a tool where the additional weight of the battery is not really noticeable.

 

[deberly12]

This is mainly what I bought my m12 fuel for so hopefully I made a good decision. Anything bigger then 1.5-2" I'll get out the chain saw.

Yeah that is the plan...but how do you put a rope on it?...the 18 expands for the battery the 12 doesn't. I don't trust the hooks to just use an ex battery

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[a52-830]

Yeah that is the plan...but how do you put a rope on it?...the 18 expands for the battery the 12 doesn't. I don't trust the hooks to just use an ex battery

the difference is that the M18 foot flares to hold the battery, so you are not putting stress on the battery connector. the M12 EX battery itself flares, so you would be using the battery connector to hold it.

 

[deberly12]

Yes that is my point. I don't trust the battery clips for that much stress

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[deberly12]

I wish they had a clip on them

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[a52-830]

Yes that is my point. I don't trust the battery clips for that much stress

sorry, i misunderstood.

I wish they had a clip on them

well, there is a mount point for what i think of as a "pocket clip". you could remove that and fabricate a strap and ring that you could attach to those bolt holes then you could clip a lanyard to it . . . . .

 

[deberly12]

sorry, i misunderstood.




well, there is a mount point for what i think of as a "pocket clip". you could remove that and fabricate a strap and ring that you could attach to those bolt holes then you could clip a lanyard to it . . . . .

Which ones have that....the brushed m18 doesn't....I already looked

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[a52-830]

Which ones have that....the brushed m18 doesn't....I already looked

it is on most, if not all, of my M12 "gun" shaped tools.

it is not on the M18's that i recall. of course, the foot flares to grab the battery, allowing for a tied loop . . . . .

 

[kctyphoon]

M12 fuel hackzall - 5/8" stroke / 3000 strokes per min
M18 hackzall - 3/4" stroke / 3000 strokes per min
M18 fuel hackzall - 7/8" stroke / strokes per min not listed where I've looked.

Not that they don't work for tree trimming, but it's the same few teeth on the blades that get used for every cut, where a small chainsaw uses very tooth.

A fiskars pruning saw is not very expensive, and you'd be surprised how fast they cut.

Here - $20. Nice and small, light, and folds.. very good pruning saw.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars...10-in-Blade-Pruning-Saw-390470-1002/204667606

 

[kctyphoon]

Free m12 stapler with these kits

https://www.homedepot.com/s/M12%20stapler?NCNI-5

 

[1TMF]

M12 fuel hackzall - 5/8" stroke / 3000 strokes per min
M18 hackzall - 3/4" stroke / 3000 strokes per min
M18 fuel hackzall - 7/8" stroke / strokes per min not listed where I've looked.

Not that they don't work for tree trimming, but it's the same few teeth on the blades that get used for every cut, where a small chainsaw uses very tooth.

A fiskars pruning saw is not very expensive, and you'd be surprised how fast they cut.

Here - $20. Nice and small, light, and folds.. very good pruning saw.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Fiskars...10-in-Blade-Pruning-Saw-390470-1002/204667606

I went from the a pruning saw (longer than that fiskers) to a cheapo sawzall from Menards ($30) with a pruning blade and it was infinitely easier than the hand pruning saw... Esp when you're up 10 feet on a ladder and trimming solid oak branches.

I don't have either Milwaukee hackzall, but the advantage of the hackzall is that you can use it one handed. M12 vs M18... Matter of power needs I suppose.

 

[a52-830]

Not that they don't work for tree trimming, but it's the same few teeth on the blades that get used for every cut, where a small chainsaw uses very tooth.

i have done a substantial amount of chainsaw work over the years, especially on blow down "storm damage".

while there are some things that require a chain saw, i find i am a lot more productive using a fuel battery sawzall (or hackzall) for stripping branches and other light work.

the chain saw requires a lot more care, both while using and not. even if the chain isn't moving. the sawzall (and HZ) both stop instantly, and are not as heavy and bulky.

i do find that you really need the correct blades, though. the milwaukee AX blades are the best i have found so far.

 

[Jamie V]

The Milwaukee addiction thread!

I love these blades

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...MI0pPDkpbb1wIVWJ7ACh25_gDKEAQYASABEgKsrvD_BwE

 

[kctyphoon]

I've used the m12 fuel and the m18 sawzall for tree trimming.. their ok.. sometimes a set of loppers and a pruning saw are better.. the sawzalls aren't replacing chainsaws, but yes they can make the work less tiring than doing it all by hand. Sometimes by hand is just easier though, cause you can use the entire blade. One handed sawzall, Esp the m12, you're gonna need to reach out, hold the saw AND supply down pressure with one hand on the hard to reach branches. Small branches will just wanna whip back and forth with the short stroke of the saw.

 

[kctyphoon]

i have done a substantial amount of chainsaw work over the years, especially on blow down "storm damage".

while there are some things that require a chain saw, i find i am a lot more productive using a fuel battery sawzall (or hackzall) for stripping branches and other light work.

the chain saw requires a lot more care, both while using and not. even if the chain isn't moving. the sawzall (and HZ) both stop instantly, and are not as heavy and bulky.

i do find that you really need the correct blades, though. the milwaukee AX blades are the best i have found so far.

Just saying, on the ground, and up in a bucket truck or climbing a tree are two entirely different scenarios. Even with that, I'm sorry but, there's NO WAY a sawzall is gonna be more productive than a decent chainsaw.. I've done a fair amount of tree trimming myself, and that has not been my experience.

 

[paradoxical3]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...argeable-Pocket-Flood-Light-2112-21/302204636

This light might be my new favorite Milwaukee tool. It's awesome for automative work. Used it a lot this weekend to do two very involved custom radar detector and laser jammer installs (front and rear antennas, 5 laser jammer heads, external speaker, remote display, etc) so I had basically the entire cars torn apart both interior and exterior.

The formfactor of this light totally changes how I use it compared to the larger M12 stick light. Underneath the dash laying on my back it's a godsend. So many times I just stuck it magnetically to a steering column or other support structure which freed up my hands for wire routing, etc.

The only thing it's missing to be absolutely perfect is a hook that would let me hang it. I tried to use it for interior general lighting a few times but there was no metal interior surface to use the magnet on. If it had a hook I could have hung it from a handle on the headliner.

But for $60, this is the best automotive light I've used. Two batteries will keep you going all day (it charges faster than it depletes).

 

[firworks]

I got an invoice and a tracking number today for my M12 soldering iron from Acme. Shipped with something called "Spee-Dee". Looks to be a local courier service type dealy for the midwest. Can't wait to test it out!

 

[T_Roze]

I got an invoice and a tracking number today for my M12 soldering iron from Acme. Shipped with something called "Spee-Dee". Looks to be a local courier service type dealy for the midwest. Can't wait to test it out!

Interested to hear your thoughts on it once you use it. I have been eyeing it up as well. Not available here in Canada yet, but when it is, if it’s good, I’d like to pick it up...


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[Jamie V]

The Milwaukee addiction thread!

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...argeable-Pocket-Flood-Light-2112-21/302204636

This light might be my new favorite Milwaukee tool. It's awesome for automative work. Used it a lot this weekend to do two very involved custom radar detector and laser jammer installs (front and rear antennas, 5 laser jammer heads, external speaker, remote display, etc) so I had basically the entire cars torn apart both interior and exterior.

The formfactor of this light totally changes how I use it compared to the larger M12 stick light. Underneath the dash laying on my back it's a godsend. So many times I just stuck it magnetically to a steering column or other support structure which freed up my hands for wire routing, etc.

The only thing it's missing to be absolutely perfect is a hook that would let me hang it. I tried to use it for interior general lighting a few times but there was no metal interior surface to use the magnet on. If it had a hook I could have hung it from a handle on the headliner.

But for $60, this is the best automotive light I've used. Two batteries will keep you going all day (it charges faster than it depletes).

I like using my underhood light for inside the car projects.

I can’t wait to get one of those rover pocket lights for under the dash work. I would have had one already but I have to leave something for my Christmas list for the family.....

 

[ezover]

new member of the red club. I was down 1 rigid 18v drill and all the my dewalt battery's are shot again.

wow what a difference in quality, picked up the 18v fuel drill and 1/4 hex driver kit.

what sold me on red is the high torque 1/2" impact, I hope to be picking one up in the next few weeks.

I played around with the m12 stuff in store and I can see why a lot of guys like it, lite, strong seems like it would be fine for most jobs. I think I would have went m12 but atm I just want to deal with 1 size battery.

 

[bcradio]

I got an invoice and a tracking number today for my M12 soldering iron from Acme. Shipped with something called "Spee-Dee". Looks to be a local courier service type dealy for the midwest. Can't wait to test it out!

In for reviews on "Spee-Dee".

Hopefully they hit a home run with that soldering iron. That could be a very handy tool.

 

[jshillin]

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...argeable-Pocket-Flood-Light-2112-21/302204636

This light might be my new favorite Milwaukee tool. It's awesome for automative work. Used it a lot this weekend to do two very involved custom radar detector and laser jammer installs (front and rear antennas, 5 laser jammer heads, external speaker, remote display, etc) so I had basically the entire cars torn apart both interior and exterior.

The formfactor of this light totally changes how I use it compared to the larger M12 stick light. Underneath the dash laying on my back it's a godsend. So many times I just stuck it magnetically to a steering column or other support structure which freed up my hands for wire routing, etc.

The only thing it's missing to be absolutely perfect is a hook that would let me hang it. I tried to use it for interior general lighting a few times but there was no metal interior surface to use the magnet on. If it had a hook I could have hung it from a handle on the headliner.

But for $60, this is the best automotive light I've used. Two batteries will keep you going all day (it charges faster than it depletes).

Yep, it's definitely my favorite as well. I have been using it for everything. Under the dash, under the hood, under the truck, in the attic, in the house when the power was out the other day. I need to get a 2nd battery though...

 

[deberly12]

Just saying, on the ground, and up in a bucket truck or climbing a tree are two entirely different scenarios. Even with that, I'm sorry but, there's NO WAY a sawzall is gonna be more productive than a decent chainsaw.. I've done a fair amount of tree trimming myself, and that has not been my experience.

Obviously there is no comparison to a chainsaw. My 465 rancher eats wood. But I am not pulling it up into a tree. I am looking to get a good top handle saw at some point but I really don't have the money for that right now. Would you seriously prefer a handsaw to a hackzall? How would the branch not move more with the hand saw than the fast motion of the hackzall because of inertia.

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[RangerChief]

I got an invoice and a tracking number today for my M12 soldering iron from Acme. Shipped with something called "Spee-Dee". Looks to be a local courier service type dealy for the midwest. Can't wait to test it out!

Spee-Dee is big here in Minnesota. I usually get my orders from ACME in 1 or 2 days!

 

[Ign]

The Ryobi 40V brushless chainsaw is awesome.....just sayin’

 

[vwracer]

Has anyone tried the hard hat light without putting in on a hat? I like it better than the model for head use, brighter and more features.

 

[FigureItOut]

Has anyone tried the hard hat light without putting in on a hat? I like it better than the model for head use, brighter and more features.

I wear mine with a baseball cap. It's not ideal, but comfortable enough that I haven't switched back to my Streamlight. The part of the bracket that rests against your head is too flat, it's hard to find a the right tension in the headband that it doesn't move, but isn't too tight to be comfortable. A second bracket designed for a bare head would have been a cheap and welcome addition, just like many headlamps come with an alternate, rubber headband designed for use with a hard hat.

 

[Ign]

The lumens are on the low side but I was considering trying to fit the hard hat lamp to a bike helmet for night riding. Coupled w a decent handlebar light it might help.

Honestly I want to find a way to clamp the M12 flashlight to my handlebars. Just for low speed trail work

 

[DFB]

Whoohoo my 2488-20 cordless solder iron is on the way by FedEx from ACME Tool just got the email. But last week it showed backorder out to the end of Dec.

 

[Buckgnarly]

Has anyone tried the hard hat light without putting in on a hat? I like it better than the model for head use, brighter and more features.

It works fine on a bare head....I use it every morning when running the huskies. I wear a winter hat under it, but it's fine even without that.

No idea why Milwaukee did not give the true headlamp the same lumens and features, or market the hard hat as useable without a hat.....