ABSTIFFGS
Well-known member
That circular saw is really neat. Don't know if I'd dare using it but still cool. Thanks for the pictures!
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
- Thread starter JustinsGr8
- Start date
rice rocket
Well-known member
- Joined
- Mar 24, 2011
- Messages
- 3,175
Or mouse poop.
Wanna Ride
Well-known member
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2010
- Messages
- 2,790
With Elvis... in a VW.
beamrider
Well-known member
That circular saw has "badass" written all over it.
kctyphoon
Banned
Anyone else notice the Milwaukee Vise Grips that were shown for a split second on the last episode of the HBO series "The Leftovers" ?
Poop is a given, I found cans full of change and cans full of keys at estate sales and lil black books full of names/numbers/address hidden in tool boxes and other places while picking.
Sent from my iThingy using Tapatalk
JettaGetUpandGo
Well-known member
Don't worry, I tested the tools briefly to see if they still worked for curiosity's sake and they will remain in the boxes unused. I have an M18 Fuel Sawzall, M18 Fuel Circular Saw, and M12 rotary hammer which are all a little better at their respective jobs than their vintage variants.
Close to 100k all over the actual house, between placemats in the kitchen drawer, behind towels in the linen closet, in the china hutch, in the car... my grandma stashed it all and gave us the locations of all of it before she passed to help pay for my grandpa's assisted living. My theory is this was to prevent him from spending it at the hardware store or on his coin collection. She never went into the basement and my grandpa wouldn't do anything like that. After scavenging we are pretty confident there is nothing of significant value down there other than potentially a few of the stationary tools which we didn't have the means to get out.
I think even mice were too afraid to venture down there. Despite many traps set, no evidence of any activity.
I think gen 2 is lighter and smaller! I compared my nonfuel compact milwaukee 1/2 impact and the new fuel is much thinner, and shorter!
Caparris
Well-known member
I haven't had them side by side, but I did pick up a non fuel version fo the 1/2 M18 impact at Home Depot the other day (literally picked up, I didn't buy it) and that thing was HEAVY. So, I expect the fuel version is lighter but can't really say for sure.
kctyphoon
Banned
60 bucks at Home Creepo
Seems descent enough to add to my Milwaukee stuff
i do snow removal by Newark Airport in the winter. i take that with me and hang it inside the front end loader to help pass the time.
Ign
Well-known member
60 bucks at Home Creepo
Seems descent enough to add to my Milwaukee stuff
Personally I really like that little stereo. We just got a cheap TaoTronics Bluetooth adapter from Amazon too for use with it. Kinda makes me wonder why I want the Bluetooth M12 speaker.
At $60 I think you did good!
kctyphoon
Banned
the new Milwaukee flood light prices are listed on the HD website.. $149 for the small m18 or a/c powered one, and $249(???!!!) for the folding light stand.. neither available for purchase yet though..
cant believe they want $250 for that light stand.. thats a bit much if you ask me.. i thought $179 was gonna be a more realistic price, esp since its ONLY battery powered and not able to be plugged in..
$249 light stand - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...ss-TRUEVIEW-LED-Stand-Light-2130-20/206463146
(it is f-cking nice though)
$149 flood light - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...ss-TRUEVIEW-LED-Flood-Light-2360-20/206463133
cant believe they want $250 for that light stand.. thats a bit much if you ask me.. i thought $179 was gonna be a more realistic price, esp since its ONLY battery powered and not able to be plugged in..
$249 light stand - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...ss-TRUEVIEW-LED-Stand-Light-2130-20/206463146
(it is f-cking nice though)
$149 flood light - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...ss-TRUEVIEW-LED-Flood-Light-2360-20/206463133
Last edited:
bradley8795
Well-known member
Ign
Well-known member
I ordered the M12 floodlight today from Acme. $69. They claim to have in stock.
Ign
Well-known member
I just got a shipping confirmation from Acme, thankfully.
I am looking for a new corded circular saw. I have used the 6390-20 many times framing and sheeting. It seems Milwaukee has a new version with a brake: version 6394-21. I've never used a corded version with a brake. It seems there are several reviews on Amazon that the brake has been failing prematurely. If this happens, does the saw just act like a 6390 then?
Thoughts on which version?
Thoughts on which version?
Wanna Ride
Well-known member
- Joined
- Jul 28, 2010
- Messages
- 2,790
I have a Milwaukee circular saw that I bought about ten+ years ago. Absolutely love it, and can't see owning anything different.
neophyte
Well-known member
The Milwaukee Tilt-Lok saw 6394-21 with the break isn't exactly new. Milwaukee has been making the saw for a decade or more.
WOW! I had no idea the 6394-21 has been around that long. I'm guessing that if a brake is not on my "need" list, then the 6390-20 is going to fit my needs just like before. I figured if I was going to buy something new, I might as well look at the options.
What about the Quik Loc cord? Is the whole tool housing different to accommodate this new plug, or is the housing the same and there is new piece sticking out that allows the connection? If the cord ever broke, it would be nice if I could decide to switch between old style or Quik Loc.
What about the Quik Loc cord? Is the whole tool housing different to accommodate this new plug, or is the housing the same and there is new piece sticking out that allows the connection? If the cord ever broke, it would be nice if I could decide to switch between old style or Quik Loc.
subarub4
Well-known member
Hey question because I thought it was a great deal but I want to know the battery life.. they have the heated jackets that take the M12 batteries whats the run time on them?
Caparris
Well-known member
The official number is 2 to 6 hours from what I've been able to find
neophyte
Well-known member
If the Quik-Lok cord fails near the tool connection, it should be possible to open the connector that attaches to the tool to repair the cord. I haven't done it myself, but I new someone who had to occasionally repair the Quik-Lok cord on a drill used in a school. You used to be able to purchase the connector separately when the Quik-Lok corded Milwaukee tools first came out.
The connector piece that is mounted in the tool can be purchased as a replacement part for $10 or less if you have a problem with that piece.
I'm not sure whether the motor housings for the Quik-Lok cord models are made to have regular cords mounted in them.
I looked thru some parts lists. The Tilt-Lok saws I checked seemed to use different motor housings for models that came with the Quik-Lok cords and models that didn't.
On the other hand one of the motors Milwaukee made for their angle grinders had variations that used the same motor housing for Quik-Lok cord and non Quik-Lok cord models.
It looks like it might be possible to switch Quik-Lok cord model to a regular cord, but you would need to purchase some cord clamp parts and a cord strain protector. I'm not sure whether these would fit all motor housings. The parts would probably cost $10 or less plus shipping.
subarub4
Well-known member
I picked up the m12 hoodie today I really did not want the one with the charger kit but so far I like it enough to want to get the jacket version I got too hot with a base layer on and a long sleeve shirt with the hoodie on plus a jacket. I notice most people look at the glowing m12 logo lol
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
subarub4
Well-known member
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Caparris
Well-known member
Yeah I wear the jacket quite a bit when working outside. It's weird because if you're really working in really cold weather it won't really feel like its warming.. but you'll stay warm.. then when the battery runs out you'll get cold QUICK.
DeliveryGuy
Well-known member
Anyone own one of these yet?
The new 2467 looks like a great compliment to the ratchet. I'll be buying one as soon as I can find one in Canada.
The new 2467 looks like a great compliment to the ratchet. I'll be buying one as soon as I can find one in Canada.
Caparris
Well-known member
The M18 version didn't seem to work that well so I haven't looked at those yet. I need to replace my M12 ratchet at some point so I'd be interested in knowing how those work as well
subarub4
Well-known member
Nice how would it do In say like 20f and under?
What happened to your m12 ratchet?
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Caparris
Well-known member
It's nice on cold mornings for sure but I was working outside in light rain when it was right at freezing once last year and it did a good job of keeping me warm. When the battery ran out I went from comfortable to cold really fast. I didn't realize it was helping as much as it was until it stopped. The heaters are basically right on your chest, I guess to keep your core warm
I'm in the southeast so we don't usually stay in the 20f and under range for long
My M12 ratchet is just worn out. The ratcheting part is starting to slip sometimes. I've been really hard on that thing though so I'm happy with it (and bought was a refurb too).. I'm not sure what they say the max torque you're supposed to use it for is, but I'm sure I've probably doubled it. I'm surprised I haven't broken the thing in half yet or something
I'm looking at getting the 2704-22 hammer drill. The new one-key is coming out in the next few months. Help me with the benefits of waiting for the new version. I really don't need inventory management. I can see a huge benefit on an impact wrench by setting 2 or 3 torque pre sets, but changing things on the drill seems less beneficial. Maybe it is just what I normally use a hammer drill for, drilling.
FOCUS.FREAK
Well-known member
I don't know if it would be considered a steal or just a good deal. I saw two new 18v 2.0 battery packs on ebay. Bought and shipped for 70.
Was at Home Depot today and looked in the tool section. Saw that they now had kits on the shelf with the new 2nd gen shockwave bits in them. Interesting there really isn't any indication on the packaging that the bits are improved but they did say red helix for the drill bits. I only knew they had the 2nd gen bits because they have the little red sleeves on the torsion zones.
I picked up the 45 piece drill & drive set. Anyone had experience with the new bits are they improved over the previous versions?
I picked up the 45 piece drill & drive set. Anyone had experience with the new bits are they improved over the previous versions?
VictorBravo
Well-known member
Before I joined GJ, this was my Milwaukee collection:
I bought it around 1996. Made in USA. It had a quick release blade holder that wore out, so I put in the old fashioned hex screw type.
It's been through three major house remodels (one was more like a demolition). I learned that you could cut 4" cast iron sewer pipe with the demolition blade faster than anything else I tried.
I had a 70s era circular saw, but it disappeared during one of our moves.
Since joining GJ and learning that lithium battery tools were not some sort of gimmick, I've ended up with these:
M12: impact driver, 3/8 drill, 3/8 ratchet, rotary tool. And various batteries that came with kits.
M18: 1/2 impact wrench (2663), LED light that came with a large battery for $50 or so, cordless angle grinder.
And the saw: M18 6 1/2" blade. I've taken to using it for everything except where a table saw works better.
Finally, a corded rotary hammer I picked up recently for 50% off (Home Depot price mistake?). It came in handy when I was drilling anchor bolt holes for my MaxJax.
None of the cordless tools are Fuel brushless. All of the cordless have revolutionized how I do things and they've held up to anything I've needed to do. The impact wrench (at 450 lb-ft) is plenty for anything I've needed, including Audi axle bolts and crank bolts. The saw is the coolest thing I've ever seen. The ratchet surprises me how much I use it to save my old wrists. Drill and driver work as well as any corded tool for their size. Etc.
I chose the brushless versions mainly because of price. I kept seeing specials that got me additional batteries or extra tools.
I bought it around 1996. Made in USA. It had a quick release blade holder that wore out, so I put in the old fashioned hex screw type.
It's been through three major house remodels (one was more like a demolition). I learned that you could cut 4" cast iron sewer pipe with the demolition blade faster than anything else I tried.
I had a 70s era circular saw, but it disappeared during one of our moves.
Since joining GJ and learning that lithium battery tools were not some sort of gimmick, I've ended up with these:
M12: impact driver, 3/8 drill, 3/8 ratchet, rotary tool. And various batteries that came with kits.
M18: 1/2 impact wrench (2663), LED light that came with a large battery for $50 or so, cordless angle grinder.
And the saw: M18 6 1/2" blade. I've taken to using it for everything except where a table saw works better.
Finally, a corded rotary hammer I picked up recently for 50% off (Home Depot price mistake?). It came in handy when I was drilling anchor bolt holes for my MaxJax.
None of the cordless tools are Fuel brushless. All of the cordless have revolutionized how I do things and they've held up to anything I've needed to do. The impact wrench (at 450 lb-ft) is plenty for anything I've needed, including Audi axle bolts and crank bolts. The saw is the coolest thing I've ever seen. The ratchet surprises me how much I use it to save my old wrists. Drill and driver work as well as any corded tool for their size. Etc.
I chose the brushless versions mainly because of price. I kept seeing specials that got me additional batteries or extra tools.
Last edited:
Ign
Well-known member
Woohoo my M12 Spotlight came this morning from Acme
Last edited by a moderator: