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The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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DeanerF
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Finally got into the M18 line.
Got the 2897-22CX and the radio for "free".
I just wish we got the same deals and prices in Canada, as you do in the states.
Got the 2897-22CX and the radio for "free".
I just wish we got the same deals and prices in Canada, as you do in the states.
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DFB
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DFB
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Hey you guys link for the mid torque protective bootie please 
Well I went and did it and ordered the 2861-21CT kit from HD for the special price of $199 though I got whacked another $11.00 for state sales tax.
I'm stocked for this because now I can give an entirely unbiased and unabashed review and opinion of this "mid torque" wrench and how it stacks up to in size and weight to both the High Torque wrench (gen 1 for me) and the compact 1/2" wrench (2655B again for me)
I may upgrade both of those to the current models down the road (will see how lucrative my summer is ) but the high torque does what it does just fine and I have always been very happy with the earlier version of the compact.
And ya and I know its like goldilocks thing here...one too big, one too small yadda yadda yadda
Well I went and did it and ordered the 2861-21CT kit from HD for the special price of $199 though I got whacked another $11.00 for state sales tax.
I'm stocked for this because now I can give an entirely unbiased and unabashed review and opinion of this "mid torque" wrench and how it stacks up to in size and weight to both the High Torque wrench (gen 1 for me) and the compact 1/2" wrench (2655B again for me)
I may upgrade both of those to the current models down the road (will see how lucrative my summer is
) but the high torque does what it does just fine and I have always been very happy with the earlier version of the compact. And ya and I know its like goldilocks thing here...one too big, one too small yadda yadda yadda
DFB
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DerekV
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The Milwaukee addiction thread! 
Ehh, that's not what you described in your original post. A dual voltage tool? Basically putting a turbo button on everything? Haha, seems a little goofy. Although Milwaukee is on a goofy streak, so who knows
Ehh, that's not what you described in your original post. A dual voltage tool? Basically putting a turbo button on everything? Haha, seems a little goofy. Although Milwaukee is on a goofy streak, so who knows
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DerekV
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Got my new 9.0 back from warranty about a week ago and used it for the first time today. Noticed it didn't get nearly as warm, nor did it stay warm after I was done using the Fuel blower maxed out for 10 mins or so. Huh. I curiously popped the cover off and lo and behold they've done it again. New cells in the 9.0s. Pink Samsung 30Q's (pack date code May 2017) vs. the brown LG HG2's (all of my others are 2016 dated). The 30Q is only "rated" for 15A continuous whereas the HG2 is 20A. Interestingly, multiple independent tests show the 30Q performing better and for more charge/discharge cycles at 20A than the HG2. Very very interesting...the more you know...
ab0mination
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Anyone know if the M12 inflator could pump bicycle tires up to 100psi?
I see it has a "120 PSI Rating", but no idea what that actually means.
I see it has a "120 PSI Rating", but no idea what that actually means.
DFB
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Brians review pretty much shows what it can do
I'm thinking it could do what you want
Probably would fill it up in no time, I run 115 psi on 700C tires but with a floor hand pump
Caparris
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Thanks! Hopefully it sticks around a few days, waiting on a new credit card so I can get the airline points (need to spend $2K to get 50K points) so I'm putting everything on that once it gets here.
225
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Milwaukee needs a long reach ratchet.
Give me the # I can help you out, $2k is like my monthly Milwaukee spending. lol
Caparris
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Haha, I'm going to stick rent and everything else on it for a month or so, should be knocked out pretty quick
Then I get to do the same thing with a second card
Then I'll have enough points for a free extra ticket on every ticket I buy on Southwest for the rest of this year and all of next year ("Companion Pass") and a few free trips too. Them I'm going to be traveling like crazy.
AND have a new trimmer and 9.0 battery to boot
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mobiledynamics
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Too lazy to search the threads. Already own the 1/2 High Torque.
Does any of the 3/8 have enough ballz to consistently be used on *most* lug applications ? Just looking for a excuse to buy another tool I suppose
Does any of the 3/8 have enough ballz to consistently be used on *most* lug applications ? Just looking for a excuse to buy another tool I suppose
unknownroad
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Ok, question for the more experienced Milwaukee market watchers- what's a good price for a combination including the Fuel 1/2" hammer drill, Fuel 1/4" hex impact, and at least one battery? I don't want to take chances buying something secondhand, but with the prices varying so wildly based on sales it's hard to figure out when to buy.
Thanks,
Thanks,
DerekV
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It's less than ideal. You may need to rattle on some lugs/bolts for several seconds (of course this depends), but you may. The high or even mid torque models will undoubtedly make them fly off effortlessly.
DerekV
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M12 or M18? Also, eBay is a great source for pricing.
mobiledynamics
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I have the 1/2 High already.
Looking at the 3/8
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Wrenches/2754-20
Depends on your application. I had the older M18 Fuel 3/8 impact (rated at 200 ft-lbs) and I used it for years for removing lug nuts. It even tackled most suspension bolts. Granted this was on a car and I always torqued the lug nuts to 90 ft-lbs. The suspension bolts were torqued to ~130 ft-lbs but the car is rust free.
If you're working on old trucks/cars with corroded wheel studs and corroded lug nuts, the 3/8 might not have the power. But for most passenger cars, the 3/8 Fuel should be plenty.
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DerekV
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I understood what you were saying. Your HT is leagues better for lugs than the 2754. There may actually be lugs that'll require several seconds of rattling with the 2754, whereas there's a 99.9999999% chance that'll never, ever happen with the HT...regardless of generation. Just because it'll do it doesn't mean that it's the right tool for the job, ya know?
If you wanna buy a new tool just because, go for it. This has been discussed to death throughout this thread, let alone the internet. If you'd like more context or examples or testimonies, search "2754" in this thread. Otherwise, continue to use your HT for lugs
kctyphoon
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On sale now for $309 with free driver kit
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Bit-Set-50-Piece-2897-22-48-32-4013/301276490
DFB
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NO
Derek already explained.
Though define most
I have a 1/2" and struggles on older not often removed 16" wheel truck lugs
Once I have had them off and retorqued it works fine. Couldn't really tell ya 2 winters down the road if it do it again.
Though my 1/2 has done all the trailer wheels at work and even a few tractor lugs
I have 3/8" in M18 though I rarely use it on lugs. I think the 1/2 sockets might provide a little bit xtra inertia on removal but can't say for sure.
On the other hand my M12 3/8 will do a 100lb lugnut
You never really know as each situation is different. Buy the tool if you like it, the #1 and #2 mode speeds/torque are slightly different than with the 1/2"
and 10 less mode #3 max
I personally prefer the 1/2" versions.
All I know is if I start low and it don't work I walk back into the garage and grab another wrench!
Personally, I would go to Home Depot and get the M18 packout kit for 500 that includes drill, impact, sawzall, rolling packout case, and bonus 9 AH battery. i would take a competitor 10% off coupon which would drop the price to 450 + tax. That comes out to 487 where I am. I would then return the 9 AH battery which would get you ~122 back. So right now you would be around 365 with drill, impact, sawzall, packout case, and 2 5ah batteries. I would then sell the packout case for 100 on craigslist as well as the sawzall. At that point you would be down to around 165 for the drill and impact, 2 5ah batteries, and charger.
kctyphoon
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That's ONLY if he sells everything - which is kinda hard to do once its in your hands.. lol
kctyphoon
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Ok - what EXACTLY will an m12 polisher do for me that my m12 drill won't do with a 3" backing pad and a selection of pads?
kctyphoon
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Is 1700 vs 2800 rpm gonna change my life?
The high rpm setting on the polisher is for sanding.
The high rpm setting on the polisher is for sanding.
A while ago i built this little drill holder for my M12 drills and impact driver.
Quite good and keeps them out of the way.
BUT, and its a big one. They all look identical from the back. Which inevitably means i remove all of them before getting the one i want. Anyone have suggestions for being able to differentiate them from each other?
Quite good and keeps them out of the way.
BUT, and its a big one. They all look identical from the back. Which inevitably means i remove all of them before getting the one i want. Anyone have suggestions for being able to differentiate them from each other?
Well the obvious answer here is to buy at least 1 or 2 M12 Fuel drills/drivers because they say "Fuel" on the back and you could see a difference.A while ago i built this little drill holder for my M12 drills and impact driver.
Quite good and keeps them out of the way.
BUT, and its a big one. They all look identical from the back. Which inevitably means i remove all of them before getting the one i want. Anyone have suggestions for being able to differentiate them from each other?
Otherwise I suppose you could just get a label maker and put labels on the wood and keep them in the same spots (or put the labels on the tools). Writing with a sharpie on the wood to name the locations would work too, but that's too easy.
Nah, label and single location is fail, want to be able to read it off the back so i can see which one it is from a distance on the bench or in the footwell of a car.
As for the Fuel bit, that doesnt help with my three current ones.
Shaners256
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Maybe turn them around so the business end faces you?
unknownroad
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Interesting, people are actually paying $100 for the packout case? I usually throw away hard cases from tools.
I'm pretty skeptical of the one-key "feature" (what happens when they stop supporting the app?), but that could be a good score, thanks
danski0224
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The packout case isn't a plain old regular plastic blow mold case.
It doesn't require data just Bluetooth so even if they dropped it tomorrow you could still use it. It's pretty handy on certain tools. Controlling saw speeds for different materials, different torque outputs on impacts. It's really cool but most people don't have a ton of uses for it
Mohawk Dave
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Agreed. It's super duper awesome technology. You can see how many Fasteners you've impacted and at what torque it hit each one at Etc.
I know there's industries that use this type of thing and they have big dollar items to do it. It is really strange that Milwaukee implemented this to prosumer tools.
And I agree it's something that 99% of us will never need or use. I only see it as a good thing to push technology forward. No telling what kind of doors it may open in the future that will be implemented On Tools that the home gamer or everyday contractor uses.
Now that I think about it I have a bunch of UHMW sheet that I need to cut down for skid plates on the off road truck. I guess if I wanted to get fancy I could program the saw to the correct parameters and go for it. It would be interesting to see the outcome. Because if the blade is spinning too fast you start melting the UHMW.
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MikeF2316
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I suggest a piece of electrical tape around the grip. You can get electrical tape in red, green, white, blue and yellow. Just make sure that the stripe goes around enough so there's quite a bit of overlap, it stays better that way.
DFB
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Oh come on if you can't remember which slot out of 3 they are now how you going to remember which color tape is each one
That kind of reminds me of a story at work the JD loader had colored coded caps for the hose ends and couplers some how someone moved the caps around took a while to figure out which two ends belonged together I idiot proofed it by putting colored tape on the hoses and along the steel hydraulics lines!
I like the old farmer way suggested write on the board above each one in marker pen
Oh I know use different color marker pens...ya that's the ticket