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How is the sizing of the Axis line?

In the old old hoodies/jackets I have L when I want it snug and XL when loose, the models they came out with 2 seasons ago seemed to run smaller where L was too tight and XL was fine.

I've had the Axis vest for a few months and I'm considering selling my tough shell jacket to get the Axis jacket as well. The tough shell is more durable material but it's stiff and bulky. The Axis gear is a lot more comfortable, heats up much quicker, and gets hotter overall. I still like my hoodie as well, but my tough shell never gets worn.
 
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Does anyone have the heated gloves? Looking for something to keep my hands warm running the snowblower or getting onto to the lake to ice fish.

Yes and I'm almost ashamed to say how much I love them.

My hands are extremely sensitive to the cold, it doesn't take much and they f'n hurt when cold and for an hour when warming up. It's some sort of a medical condition w an actual name I've been told.

Anyway I was skeptical 'cause they don't heat the fingers, just the back of the hand. But that heat IN the glove at all seems to help the entire hand including fingers significantly.

On cold days you won't feel the actual heat but you'll note your hands aren't cold or hurting like they should be (obviously, speaking personally)

My gf has some OR's (Outdoor Research) that do also heat the fingers. But won't easily interchange w the Milwaukee batteries. In this case I understand Milwaukee's reasoning for not heating the fingers - the gloves are theoretically intended for tradesmen and one damaged finger could render the whole system inop. I suppose you could build it NOT as one continuous circuit but even then you'd need to make sure a breach didn't short the battery.

The Milwaukees are not cheap but they're a really comfortable, warm high quality glove --- like most of their heated gear. Note they are huge gauntlets so that takes some getting used to.

I do a lot of winter road cycling and many days my Pearl Izumi lobster gloves aren't enough. I'm hoping to try these and if it works I may have a dedicated cycling pair 'cause my winter cycling gloves always end up causing what I jokingly call "knuckle rot." :D

I paid $160 when IT had the $20 off code awhile back

The gloves come w a kinda cool dual-head USB cable for charging both....but it seems to restrict voltage to each output 'cause if just charging a single thing like a phone it takes forever
 

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Well it wasnt till I mounted them all and was ready to take for a drive and reset the TPMS that I checked the pressure, didnt think it was gonna be that off. I usually let about 5-10psi out when I swap tires and throw them on the rack, but these were all 20psi+ low.

I like the inflator, have used it so much, but wouldnt complain if a M18 Fuel one can do it 300% faster.

Take one wheel off, put one on and hook the inflator up to it. Let it fill while you change the next wheel and repeat. I've never had to wait as the inflator is always done or close to it by the time I finish the next wheel.

I agree. The inflator is a "fire and forget" device. It's like having a helper. I just hook mine up and go do something else while it works. It is not much fun to watch and is also VERY loud. The part I enjoy the most is not having to squat and crawl around on the ground.
 

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All the new M18 OPE buy one get one listings are already on HD.com, full price of both pieces of course, so I assume the promo might start Feb 1.
 

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Yes and I'm almost ashamed to say how much I love them.

My hands are extremely sensitive to the cold, it doesn't take much and they f'n hurt when cold and for an hour when warming up. It's some sort of a medical condition w an actual name I've been told.
I don't have Mil gloves but thinking about it, just don't like wearing gloves as it feel restricting movements. My hands dried up in the winter and the skin would crack and bleed. I was told to use lotion but I am lazy and keep forgetting.
 

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Also the gloves have a loop to pull them on which is surprisingly convenient and functional. I only mention because Milwaukee often over-thinks their products trying just too hard to add features that seem great on paper but don't add much benefit in real life, but on the gloves they did a good job.

Dexterity is pretty bad but I've never found a true winter glove that provides excellent insulation and allows good dexterity

If I had any complaint it'd be that the power button is pretty easy to bump changing the heat setting. Now that's not the end of the world but it can also be easy to inadvertently turn them on like if you tuck them under your arm as I often do or if you set something on them.

Also easy to, say, pull them off in the truck and throw them in the passenger seat or on the dash and forget they're on, but that's really user error
 

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Also the gloves have a loop to pull them on which is surprisingly convenient and functional. I only mention because Milwaukee often over-thinks their products trying just too hard to add features that seem great on paper but don't add much benefit in real life, but on the gloves they did a good job.

Dexterity is pretty bad but I've never found a true winter glove that provides excellent insulation and allows good dexterity

If I had any complaint it'd be that the power button is pretty easy to bump changing the heat setting. Now that's not the end of the world but it can also be easy to inadvertently turn them on like if you tuck them under your arm as I often do or if you set something on them.

Also easy to, say, pull them off in the truck and throw them in the passenger seat or on the dash and forget they're on, but that's really user error


Are they waterproof or have any form of Gortex in them ?

I was interested in them for snowmobiling, but my hands sweat alot (even cold) so the gortex is fairly important so they stay dry.
 

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Are they waterproof or have any form of Gortex in them ?

I was interested in them for snowmobiling, but my hands sweat alot (even cold) so the gortex is fairly important so they stay dry.

I honestly don't know. You'd have to read the product specs. Mine seem water resistant kinda like the outer shells on the jackets but I've never had them in extremely wet conditions
 

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I started a little project to use a plastic Stanley box to carry my handyman stuff, including my Santa Xmas drill and driver.

I would like to lock in the bare tools to pseudo M18 battery tops.

I think the options are to cut up old batts, or 3d printed versions. Any further wisdom on sources?
 

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I started a little project to use a plastic Stanley box to carry my handyman stuff, including my Santa Xmas drill and driver.

I would like to lock in the bare tools to pseudo M18 battery tops.

I think the options are to cut up old batts, or 3d printed versions. Any further wisdom on sources?

I think this is what you're looking for?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/254024935743

I just searched "m18 tool holder" there are other options as well.
 

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I love the M12 inflator. Got a flat last night, slow leak, this morning hooked it up set the pressure to 44 psi and walked away. About two minutes later it was full and shut off. So much easier than plugging in the compressor and getting everything set up.
 

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Just got an M18 Vac (one that looks like a toolbox) and I like it. Great power for it's size, and it seems to be well built. I really like how the hose and accessories are contained in the "box". The only drawbacks are the lack of a duster brush attachment and it ***** down the power. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with kids.

I also just picked up an M12 USB charger/power source. I actually got this for my wife and kids who burn through power on their portable devices on road trips. This will also help me when I'm out in the desert for days and need to keep my phone charged. I used it for the first time this morning on various **** laying around and my wife found it and immediately commented on how impressed she was with how fast it charged the kid's tablet.
 

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Just got an M18 Vac (one that looks like a toolbox) and I like it. Great power for it's size, and it seems to be well built. I really like how the hose and accessories are contained in the "box". The only drawbacks are the lack of a duster brush attachment and it ***** down the power. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone with kids.

I also just picked up an M12 USB charger/power source. I actually got this for my wife and kids who burn through power on their portable devices on road trips. This will also help me when I'm out in the desert for days and need to keep my phone charged. I used it for the first time this morning on various **** laying around and my wife found it and immediately commented on how impressed she was with how fast it charged the kid's tablet.

If you end up needing more charging sources, I'd recommend looking at the M12 lantern or maybe the M12 bluetooth speaker if you would maybe use the speaker function. For another 430, you get a great light plus charging. I have the lantern & it's the first thing to come out in a power outage (less likely where you are at), but still very handy to have around.
 

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I started a little project to use a plastic Stanley box to carry my handyman stuff, including my xmas drill and driver.

I would like to lock in the bare tools to pseudo M18 battery tops.

I think the options are to cut up old batts, or 3d printed versions. Any further wisdom on sources?
I think this is what you're looking for?
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https://www.ebay.com/ulk/itm/254024935743

I just searched "m18 tool holder" there are other options as well.
Thanks.
I liked the idea of retaining the tool w/ the battery spring loaded detents, so I'm not sold on that - a used battery would be better for my project.

I'm also not dealing with much extra room so the thickness of the base of that piece would need cut down to maybe half or less it's current dimension.


The results in the search you suggested reminded me I wouldn't mind picking up lower profile hanging clips (that don't go below the tool handle bottom edge.)

And possibly thinner profile bit holders on the side.


Guess I'll start the hunt for used battery casings or budget new ones to cut.


I will pretend you didnt post that..
I have no idea what this is about :lol_hitti
 

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Yes and I'm almost ashamed to say how much I love them.

My hands are extremely sensitive to the cold, it doesn't take much and they f'n hurt when cold and for an hour when warming up. It's some sort of a medical condition w an actual name I've been told.

Anyway I was skeptical 'cause they don't heat the fingers, just the back of the hand. But that heat IN the glove at all seems to help the entire hand including fingers significantly.

On cold days you won't feel the actual heat but you'll note your hands aren't cold or hurting like they should be (obviously, speaking personally)

My gf has some OR's (Outdoor Research) that do also heat the fingers. But won't easily interchange w the Milwaukee batteries. In this case I understand Milwaukee's reasoning for not heating the fingers - the gloves are theoretically intended for tradesmen and one damaged finger could render the whole system inop. I suppose you could build it NOT as one continuous circuit but even then you'd need to make sure a breach didn't short the battery.

The Milwaukees are not cheap but they're a really comfortable, warm high quality glove --- like most of their heated gear. Note they are huge gauntlets so that takes some getting used to.

I do a lot of winter road cycling and many days my Pearl Izumi lobster gloves aren't enough. I'm hoping to try these and if it works I may have a dedicated cycling pair 'cause my winter cycling gloves always end up causing what I jokingly call "knuckle rot." :D

I paid $160 when IT had the $20 off code awhile back

The gloves come w a kinda cool dual-head USB cable for charging both....but it seems to restrict voltage to each output 'cause if just charging a single thing like a phone it takes forever

Thanks I’m getting a pair this week
 

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If you end up needing more charging sources, I'd recommend looking at the M12 lantern or maybe the M12 bluetooth speaker if you would maybe use the speaker function. For another 430, you get a great light plus charging. I have the lantern & it's the first thing to come out in a power outage (less likely where you are at), but still very handy to have around.

I've got the blue tooth speaker and it's awesome, but I wanted something smaller that could also charge batteries.
 

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I've got the blue tooth speaker and it's awesome, but I wanted something smaller that could also charge batteries.

totally skipped over the part where it was the charging one. I grabbed one of those as well, for that just-in-case time I'm out with my jacket and need more juice.

I would like to see Milwaukee start releasing anything that is USB charged with USB-C ports, such as their lights. It would especially be great for that power source/charger unit, as it is a bit too slow for ideal charging. Still keep the out ports standard USB ports though so anything non-C can be charged. If the iPhone does in fact change to this port this year, I think the changes will happen sooner than later (first time I'd consider thanking Apple for something)
 
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I joined the Milwaukee cordless club today. I generally use 20v dewalt stuff for work (construction) but I thought I’d try out this 12v fuel stuff for quick jobs. Picked up a kit with an impact, hammer drill and two batteries at the depot for 200 bucks. I’m almost excited for monday now.
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Picked up the rechargeable headlamp the other day and was wondering if there is a charger and extra batteries available?

Yes, there is a kit that comes with an extra battery and an enclosed charger. .

Before the holidays there was a promo kit for the usb rover that came with those for free, but I’m not sure if you’ll find that now. You might need to buy the charger kit itself.

This is the kit, the charger itself is available for $25, but it does not come with the battery. The kit is about $42

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-302204644-_-302204646-_-N

I stand corrected.. the promo kit is still available online. For the price of the rover light you get the extra battery and charger included IN THIS LISTING ONLY. This is the most for your money for an extra $18. You’ll wind up with 2 lights, 3 batteries, and the charger kit. Basically with 3 usb cables you can charge all the batteries at the same time if you wanted to.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal3_rr-_-302204646-_-306695525-_-N
 
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I stand corrected.. the promo kit is still available online. For the price of the rover light you get the extra battery and charger included IN THIS LISTING ONLY. This is the most for your money for an extra $18. You’ll wind up with 2 lights, 3 batteries, and the charger kit. Basically with 3 usb cables you can charge all the batteries at the same time if you wanted to.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal3_rr-_-302204646-_-306695525-_-N



So what’s the red thing next to the light? Is that the charger? So you charge the batteries outside the light?
 

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Fellow Milwaukee fans, is there a 3inch diameter rotoloc pad for the M12 2438 sander? The thread is 9mm X .75 male thread on the pad. Thank you
 

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Guys, I have the M12 2438 sander - its is a good tool, but felt a little slow for sanding, even on high speed. I have the M12 2522 Cut Off tool that spins a lot faster (20,000 rpm vs 8,000 for the sander). Just to try, I made a mandrel to mount a roloc on the Cut Off saw. It works. Being right handed, the handle angle is less goofy than I expected. The deal breaker for me is the speed. The sander has a nice variable trigger, this Cut Off is an on/off. this makes it a little "sketchy" in some applications. 20,000 rpm feels like it is at the limit for the adapter.
If the Cut Off wasn't such an awesome little saw, I would Frankenstein the two to make an awesome variable speed sander.
 

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Yes, there is a kit that comes with an extra battery and an enclosed charger. .

Before the holidays there was a promo kit for the usb rover that came with those for free, but I’m not sure if you’ll find that now. You might need to buy the charger kit itself.

This is the kit, the charger itself is available for $25, but it does not come with the battery. The kit is about $42

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-302204644-_-302204646-_-N

I stand corrected.. the promo kit is still available online. For the price of the rover light you get the extra battery and charger included IN THIS LISTING ONLY. This is the most for your money for an extra $18. You’ll wind up with 2 lights, 3 batteries, and the charger kit. Basically with 3 usb cables you can charge all the batteries at the same time if you wanted to.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal3_rr-_-302204646-_-306695525-_-N

Harbor freight is cheaper so you can say you are getting more for your money there...






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So what’s the red thing next to the light? Is that the charger? So you charge the batteries outside the light?

Yes. That’s exactly what it is.. the charger slides open and you can place a battery inside. I wanna say the batteries charge faster in that - but I’m not 100% if I’m right on that one. You’d have to read the description.

I have everything i posted. The charger is nice cause you can always have a fresh battery on standby. With the promo kit - for another $20 your getting a 3rd battery (the price of a battery itself) and another light.

If you look, there is another rover light that looks similar, but it doesn’t use the recharable battery. It just uses AA OR AAA standard batteries - just like they make a headlamp in a version for regular batteries. The regular price of the usb rover is $59 - so you get the $42 charger kit with the extra battery for $0 with that link i provided - if you buy that promo kit over just what the usb rover light costs.

I have the folding usb rover light too, and I’m sure one day ill own the one with the flexible head, but I’m not able to convince myself to spend the money on that yet.. I’ve spent too much money on too much **** i dont need as it is. I just spent another $60 on yet ANOTHER knife yesterday - i think its my 3rd in 2 weeks - and i already know i CANT carry this knife at work - so i dunno why i even bothered. Ill play with it for 3 hours, and then put it in a drawer with all the others.

Here is a video of the charger kit and some of the newer usb products. I dont buy anything without watching videos of them first.


To be clear, the rover in that video is NOT the one in the link i provided. The rechargeable usb model is what comes with the free charger kit.
 
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Guys, I have the M12 2438 sander - its is a good tool, but felt a little slow for sanding, even on high speed. I have the M12 2522 Cut Off tool that spins a lot faster (20,000 rpm vs 8,000 for the sander). Just to try, I made a mandrel to mount a roloc on the Cut Off saw. It works. Being right handed, the handle angle is less goofy than I expected. The deal breaker for me is the speed. The sander has a nice variable trigger, this Cut Off is an on/off. this makes it a little "sketchy" in some applications. 20,000 rpm feels like it is at the limit for the adapter.
If the Cut Off wasn't such an awesome little saw, I would Frankenstein the two to make an awesome variable speed sander.

I like the ingenuity on the cutoff!

Did you make yourself a 3" backing pad for the 2438? The additional surface speed makes a huge difference. Just run an M6x1.0 tap thru a 1/4-20. I know it sounds dumb (esp since 6mm is smaller than 1/4) but it's held up for me in light commercial use for a couple years now.
 

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So what’s the red thing next to the light? Is that the charger? So you charge the batteries outside the light?

Yep that's the optional standalone charger for the RedLithium USB stuff. Basically each of these tools is a charger itself OR you can swap the battery and charge in that "red thing"

I do this for my heated gloves often - then no glove downtime waiting for a charge (I purchased several of the promo kits linked 'cause it was such a good deal vs buying just the charger and battery alone)
 

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If the Cut Off wasn't such an awesome little saw, I would Frankenstein the two to make an awesome variable speed sander.
I think you are the first person i have heard to call the cutoff awesome. What do you like about it?

Ive been on the fence with one for a while, as it would be useful for cutting sheet steel for things, but not sure if i want another single purpose tool.

Lots of reviews say its underpowered or just naff though.
 

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I think you are the first person i have heard to call the cutoff awesome. What do you like about it?

Ive been on the fence with one for a while, as it would be useful for cutting sheet steel for things, but not sure if i want another single purpose tool.

Lots of reviews say its underpowered or just naff though.

I do a lot of work away from a power source. I have a couple of quality right angle die grinders, but without (lots of)air, they can't help me when I am way from my shop.
The M12 cut off has decent power, does a good job when using very thin cut off wheels, allows you to reverse cutting direction - so you can control the swarf spray and the kick back direction. Guys talk about using a Dremel with a cut off wheel - this is way better. If I need more power, I grab a 5" grinder with a diamond blade. This has been a good option tool for lighter tasks.
 

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Yes, there is a kit that comes with an extra battery and an enclosed charger. .

Before the holidays there was a promo kit for the usb rover that came with those for free, but I’m not sure if you’ll find that now. You might need to buy the charger kit itself.

This is the kit, the charger itself is available for $25, but it does not come with the battery. The kit is about $42

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal2_rr-_-302204644-_-302204646-_-N

I stand corrected.. the promo kit is still available online. For the price of the rover light you get the extra battery and charger included IN THIS LISTING ONLY. This is the most for your money for an extra $18. You’ll wind up with 2 lights, 3 batteries, and the charger kit. Basically with 3 usb cables you can charge all the batteries at the same time if you wanted to.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...PIPHorizontal3_rr-_-302204646-_-306695525-_-N

Ordered the promo kit, Thankls
 
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