The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[FTWingRiders]

Now that you upgraded would you do it again? I have the original one as well and even have the adapter kit to make it Packout compatible, but I find myself looking that these a lot especially when they are on sale.

I would. I really hated that high pitch whine from the original, even though it was a great vac.
I decided to turn my original vac into a full time wet vac.

 

[pbon]

I agree. I gave away one of my old M18 screamers. Liked the new one so much I bought a second one for the other house and moved the other old N18 to another property for occasional use. Still not perfect — would like a little more suction and a shorter fixed plastic end on the hose.

 

[danski0224]

Still not perfect

They'll fix it by V5 or so...

 

[AndreaW]

Thought I’d share a quick modification to my new M18 vac...

I did something similar.

 

[darkzero]

HD leaks?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...ed-Trigger-and-Trigger-Lock-0887-20/336098751



https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...rger-Power-Supply-Tool-Only-2847-20/335919180

 

[Rusty67]

I'm not sure if I need something like the handheld blower, I can't think of a great application for it. Is the second one a gen2 top off?

 

[AJHD]

Looks like the items have been removed from the HD website.

I'm interested in the blower, although I'm sure the price will kill it for me. I don't have a compressor at home, nor do I want one. The only need I have for one is occasionally air (air nozzle/gun).

I was thinking of buying the smaller M12 blower, but haven't pulled the trigger yet. Not sure what other alternative(s) exist.

 

[techieman33]

Pipeline is August 21st this year, supposed to be over 40 new tools.

 

[darkzero]

I'm not sure if I need something like the handheld blower, I can't think of a great application for it. Is the second one a gen2 top off?

Second one indeed looks like a gen2 Top Off. I bought a Top Off during Black Friday last year on an impluse, glad people talked me out of keeping it. As it is I don't think I'll be buying the gen2 either.

Handheld blower is quite useful to me even though I have a full size M18 blower with stubby nozzle (not used for any kind of yard work). When the Makita XGT (40v) dust blower came out I wanted one but since I've been on the MW platform I figure I'd wait till the LXT (18v) came out & use an adapter to get one.

Then China copied them. I now have 2 of the Mellif ones that use M18 batteries. 1st I got when it came out for $50, it's normally $40 these days. Amazon had a sale so for $25 earlier this year so I bought a second one for work. There are things I don't like about them but for the price I can't complain. The one at work I use almost daily.

I'm realy curious about the MW one but at those prices no way, I'll stick with the cheap Mellif ones.

 

[Rusty67]

What is the use case for one of those? Blowing chips off a lathe?

 

[darkzero]

I won't get into details but mainly cleaning off my work bench/work area, areas of a vehicle, parts of vehicles getting working on, etc. I ...snip... so it often comes in handy. We have compressed air in the shop and I have it at home but it's much more convenient & quicker to use this blower when I don't need the concentrated air pressure. I don't use it to blow chips off the lathe or mill at home, mainly just my work area.

 

[techieman33]

I'm not sure if I need something like the handheld blower, I can't think of a great application for it. Is the second one a gen2 top off?

The new top off is a USB charger only. It can deliver up to 100w over USB C, so it's good for charging laptops and other high draw devices. It also comes with a 65w charging brick and can be used to charge M18 batteries.

 

[AJHD]

Then China copied them. I now have 2 of the Mellif ones that use M18 batteries. 1st I got when it came out for $50, it's normally $40 these days. Amazon had a sale so for $25 earlier this year so I bought a second one for work. There are things I don't like about them but for the price I can't complain. The one at work I use almost daily.

I'm realy curious about the MW one but at those prices no way, I'll stick with the cheap Mellif ones.

Do you a link? I can't seem to find it. I see an almost identical yellow model (assuming Dewalt compatible).

Not something I would normally buy, but for the price and my useage that looks just about perfect. Definitely not paying $200 or whatever outrageous price it will cost for the Milwaukee.

 

[darkzero]

Do you a link? I can't seem to find it. I see an almost identical yellow model (assuming Dewalt compatible).

Not something I would normally buy, but for the price and my useage that looks just about perfect. Definitely not paying $200 or whatever outrageous price it will cost for the Milwaukee.

That's why, it's currently out of stock.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC5M9GXC?tag=atomicindus08-20

There are other styles but I have no experience with them.

 

[Terra Nova]

Pulled the trigger on a M18 Packout fan. Been doing some EV outfitting lately and wiring interiors has been rough with the heat lately. Hoping this helps.

 

[Rusty67]

Let us know how the noise is. The original M18 fan was not quiet.

 

[mikey03]

Honestly if you use some off brand Chinesium power tool off Amazon you buy for 30 bucks that uses m18 batteries I got the concern that it won’t be regulated in the same way so you might kill your batteries. So to save on the tool you might burn through $100 plus in batteries over time depending on how much you use it.

 

[Badger 13]

I upgraded to the new "Packout" fan, and I find it much quieter than the original. Plus, instead of a fan speed selector switch the new one is more like a "rheostat" for fan speeds.

 

[Rusty67]

Does it still have a DC power hookup like the original one?

 

[Terra Nova]

Let us know how the noise is. The original M18 fan was not quiet.

Does it still have a DC power hookup like the original one?

Can't say on the noise level as I haven't used the original. It doesn't strike me as being louder than any other fan of similar size/SCFM.

It does not have a DC power hookup like the old one. It has male outlet prongs on the back that allow you to plug it directly into an extension cord. A nice feature compared with the old one since you don't need to keep track of the cord.

 

[Rusty67]

I think overall having the extension cord hookup instead of the DC pin is an improvement.

 

[coasty14]

Get this. I have used this for years…best tool for that job. I use it on my boats…it hooks up to the boat battery to operate…

I am a retired U.S. Coast Guardsman. Certified OMC, Honda and Merc. Changed a lot of oil on outboards. That pump is easy to make much cheaper than $300 bucks.

 

[mikeinri]

And you could probably adapt it to use a Milwaukee battery as the power source!

Mike

 

[tarmy]

I am a retired U.S. Coast Guardsman. Certified OMC, Honda and Merc. Changed a lot of oil on outboards. That pump is easy to make much cheaper than $300 bucks.

I think I paid about 100 bucks for mine about 20 years ago…still works great…

 

[Rusty67]

You could use a fairly cheap battery protection module with an M12 socket to get it Milwaukee powered while not murdering your M12 if you forget it:

That is an example of a unit that will do the job. I've not use one myself but I like the idea. I'd like to revisit using the M12 batteries to keep my computer alive when I disconnect my battery and also turning one of my extra M12 chargers into a fuel pump. Something like these little boards gives you piece of mind that your home made project doesn't eat your battery if you forget something/get called away in the middle of a job.

 

[mikeinri]

Delete

 

[Badger 13]

Yes, it does have the AC plug like the original if that is what your asking.

 

[1Bad55Chevy]

https://www.tiktok.com/video/7528549344664882446
All milwaukee fans need to see this!

 

[Cooter Brown]

I've got a 2401-20 M12 hex screwdriver that goes in my bag with my impact driver and drill. I'd like another to leave on the cart I use for working on vehicles and other mechanical stuff, for driving fasteners and running off/up nuts and bolts using a 1/4 hex to 1/4 square drive adapter. I have a 1/2" mid-torque impact wrench for heavier stuff.

Don't need any more batts, but the bare tool is 90 bucks, a kit with 2 batts is 100.

Amazon has the bare tool for $48. I understand counterfeit batteries can be an issue at the big river--do the tools carry the same risk?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Rusty67]

Depends on if the seller is Amazon itself or someone else selling on Amazon. The devil is in the details.

 

[Spudd4242]

Question for the Milwaukee gurus.
What's the best 90 degree die gridner, I'm seeing two different models, I assume one is a new one.

Also, I have some pack out cabinets on the wall plates, are there any packoit drawers that I can mount to the wall playss? Or they all bottom mount.

 

[cody1325]

I have a 1980s Black and Decker corded reciprocating saw. So far, no mid-end cordless saw has come close to matching its power. But, 4 feet of cord and it not playing well with most extension cords due to high amperage is a pain.

I'm thinking M18 Sawzall should do EXACTLY what I need for rough wood cutting, demo, and pruning work. But, M12 Hackzall would be great for tight spaces and most pruning (while underpowered, my little Hyper Tough 12V saw has been handy being so small).

Or just see what I can get in combo kits as sales happen, since my Hyper Tough 12V stuff is scheduled for a Milwaukee upgrade?

For stuff I have to have in cordless, I'm not sure if I'm trying to avoid duplicates and spending too much money. My Craftsman 20V kit is the impact driver (the top of the line Brushless RP--so pretty decent compared to the cheap ones) and Sawzall. I'd like to add a 1/2 impact wrench for working on a buddy's stuff, as well as not having to drag around an extension cord. My 12V kit is a Bosch drill (which I see no need to upgrade--it's a nice tool), and pretty mediocre Hyper Tough 12V mini reciprocating saw and impact. I keep looking at installation drivers as well (as I really don't need an impact for most indoor stuff) and a 12V oscillating tool would be nice.

 

[Odd-job]

I've got a 2401-20 M12 hex screwdriver that goes in my bag with my impact driver and drill. I'd like another to leave on the cart I use for working on vehicles and other mechanical stuff, for driving fasteners and running off/up nuts and bolts using a 1/4 hex to 1/4 square drive adapter. I have a 1/2" mid-torque impact wrench for heavier stuff.

Don't need any more batts, but the bare tool is 90 bucks, a kit with 2 batts is 100.

Amazon has the bare tool for $48. I understand counterfeit batteries can be an issue at the big river--do the tools carry the same risk?

Thanks in advance.

I think if you can wait for the HD special buy of the days - these kits usually go off for around $80. I think I probably buy 90% of my Milwaukee stuff from HD and other official Milwaukee retailers as the deals are just better. This being said I have had a hard time finding a fake M12 battery that didn't work well. I have at least a couple going on 11 years with less degradation ironically than the genuine ones.

 

[Odd-job]

I keep looking at installation drivers as well (as I really don't need an impact for most indoor stuff) and a 12V oscillating tool would be nice

I keep trying to justify to myself to get the M12 installation tool, but between the non ergonomic reverse switch and so many other complimentary tools like the fuel ratchets and screwdrivers I haven't taken the plunge despite having a lot of unecessary redundancy. The m12 screwdrivers are really where its at. Especially the two speed non fuel version.

On the oscillating tool the fuel version is definitely worth it. Faster and smoother than the non-fuel m12 version. My little kids got handed the m12 oscillating tool for light duty sanding tasks.

 

[Cooter Brown]

double

 

[Cooter Brown]

I think if you can wait for the HD special buy of the days - these kits usually go off for around $80. I think I probably buy 90% of my Milwaukee stuff from HD and other official Milwaukee retailers as the deals are just better. This being said I have had a hard time finding a fake M12 battery that didn't work well. I have at least a couple going on 11 years with less degradation ironically than the genuine ones.

Thanks for responding, but I'm OK on batteries. I'm just interested in the bare tool.

 

[Odd-job]

Thanks for responding. I'm OK on batteries. I'm just interested in the bare tool.

Understood, the deal on the kit (when available) is worth either keeping the extra batteries or gifting them. Also sometimes the screwdriver is thrown in as a freebie on top of other kits if you are interested in those other items. Otherwise if you are dead set then just get the standalone tool as $48 seems to be the going street price.

 

[Cooter Brown]

Understood, the deal on the kit (when available) is worth either keeping the extra batteries or gifting them. Also sometimes the screwdriver is thrown in as a freebie on top of other kits if you are interested in those other items. Otherwise if you are dead set then just get the standalone tool as $48 seems to be the going street price.

I think you're right. Another consideration is that it's a nice to have convenience thing rather than something I really need. I'll just keep my eyes open for a sale because Home Depo wants 90 bucks just for the bare tool. I'm leery of the deal on Amazon because it appears to be a 3rd party.

 

[Signing off]

The 90° adapter has been in the original bag for years. Well, it paid it's rent this weekend. A drywall seam was behind the furnace and I didn't expect to get screws in the whole length.
The standard tool is pretty handy on its own. Working in the tight quarters made me appreciate it more.

 

[Rusty67]

Cabinetry and tight spaces is where that tool shines. I don't do a lot of cabinetry type stuff but its come in handy once or twice.