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I just spent my afternoon dragging about a dozen potted plants from my backyard into my garage under grow lights that run 12 hrs/day. Watering them with a gallon milk jug is a significant chore, some of these plants are trees in giant pots needing 2+ gallons. I'm considering the Milwaukee M12 Stick Pump thinking i could fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and use this pump to give them their weekly soak. for those of you that have this, is this a good plan?

I can buy it right mow on Amazon for $138, but I'm pretty sure I've seen deals where if you buy a battery or two the pump is free. Should I hold out for a better deal?
 
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Hey guys I could use some advice. I’ve got a project requiring riveting of two pieces of 1/8” thick steel together. I really want stainless as it will be exposed to hose down occasionally. And I’m talking about couple thousand overall.

I researched the 18v gun rated for 1/4” and it got absolutely horrible reviews. Where as the 12v unit rated for 3/16” got great reviews.

So is anyone here using a Milwaukee gun in a production environment that has a recommendation?

Thanks, Cam
 
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I think the replacement for that is this -

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or the one with the hook.

To be honest - the original compact one with the magnets while nice, only works with the old tried and true 5.0s. The HO's stick out a little too much and heavier batteries can overpower the magnet. Kind of semi annoying if you don't have a bunch of 5.0s laying around.

Looks like anything else with a magnet is pretty much m12. I actually grab my M12 ROVER Service and Repair Flood Light before the m18 compact rover if that helps, better form factor other than working under a car.
 
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So is anyone here using a Milwaukee gun in a production environment that has a recommendation?
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I know of commercial architectural metal installers that use the 12V model without any issues, and they typically use 1/8 rivets.

I have not had any issues with the one that I have, but I am using 1/8 steel rivets.

Have not seen the 18V model in use. Quick glance at the reviews on the Milwaukee site is a mixed bag. I would guess that the OEM jaws for the large rivets are of marginal quality. I have worked with larger diameter rivets a few times, in stainless steel, and there is a very significant difference in the force involved, compared to a 1/8" rivet.

Given the cost of the Red version, I'd stick with something from an aircraft tool supplier instead.
 
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I know of commercial architectural metal installers that use the 12V model without any issues, and they typically use 1/8 rivets.

I have not had any issues with the one that I have, but I am using 1/8 steel rivets.

Have not seen the 18V model in use. Quick glance at the reviews on the Milwaukee site is a mixed bag. I would guess that the OEM jaws for the large rivets are of marginal quality. I have worked with larger diameter rivets a few times, in stainless steel, and there is a very significant difference in the force involved, compared to a 1/8" rivet.

Given the cost of the Red version, I'd stick with something from an aircraft tool supplier instead.
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You saw exactly what I came across regarding the jaws. Not a confidence builder for sure. Going pneumatic would be great but that’s not a solution either for me unless I went with a RED compressor. 😏

This set up will be used in jail cells so it needs to be mobile.
 
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I'd look at a FSI D-100-1 hydraulic rivet gun.

Relatively cheap on that big auction site, and can be serviced at FSI. You could buy at least 3 and get them serviced for (1) M18 riveter.
 
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@LXCam, I have the M12 rivet gun and have used it a few times with no issues but I haven't tried it with stainless. I could grab a pack of rivets to try and see how it does if you tell me which rivets you want to use. I don't know how it will hold up but I can at least see how it performs with a few rivets for you.
 
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@LXCam, I have the M12 rivet gun and have used it a few times with no issues but I haven't tried it with stainless. I could grab a pack of rivets to try and see how it does if you tell me which rivets you want to use. I don't know how it will hold up but I can at least see how it performs with a few rivets for you.
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That offer is much appreciated rusty, thank you.

But after sleeping on it I decided today to jump in with both feet and committed to the effort. So $1700 in tools, another $2400 in drill bits, taps and broaches, rivets and screws and Monday/Tuesday will be war days in the shop 😅
 
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I have put several thousand 1/8 in. rivets through my m12 and just like the hand ones it needs a half drop of oil once a day.
 
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M12 5-3/8" circular saw (2521-20) vs M18 6-1/2" circular saw (2730-20)

Homeowner. Light duty. Mostly for breaking down panel products up to 3/4". An OCASSIONAL 2x4. Weight is an issue !
 
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I have both plus both 7.25 and would choose the M18 6.5 over the M12 5.75. I had big hopes for the M12 5.75 but am disappointed every time I use it. Even the 5ah battery does little to power it. If all you did was 3/4 pine, then OK, but oak, pallets, plywood cause it to bog.
 
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brothernov said:
I just spent my afternoon dragging about a dozen potted plants from my backyard into my garage under grow lights that run 12 hrs/day. Watering them with a gallon milk jug is a significant chore, some of these plants are trees in giant pots needing 2+ gallons. I'm considering the Milwaukee M12 Stick Pump thinking i could fill a 5 gallon bucket with water and use this pump to give them their weekly soak. for those of you that have this, is this a good plan?

I can buy it right mow on Amazon for $138, but I'm pretty sure I've seen deals where if you buy a battery or two the pump is free. Should I hold out for a better deal?
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What potted plants.....species, etc...

I ask as most trees and the like do need a dormant -winter- period..

One year, I bought those LED lights that the MARY-JU-WANNA guys use....decided I might try it for early seedlings in later winter for summer plantings...While they were amazing....tried it once, not for me. I have like 2K of lights sitting in my garage. Have them priced decently on FB Marketplace but they haven't moved one bit. All I get from my FB listing is asking do I sell ####
 
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M12 5-3/8" circular saw (2521-20) vs M18 6-1/2" circular saw (2730-20)

Homeowner. Light duty. Mostly for breaking down panel products up to 3/4". An OCASSIONAL 2x4. Weight is an issue !
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I would personally go for the track saw for panel goods :)

5 3/8 is great when cutting light materials overhead. The 5 3/8th likes fresh blades because it stalls when you breath on it, however there isn't a great selection available locally.
 
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After a couple more new snags I decided to clean up the mobile stuff, make sure all the batteries were charged and take stock for the record.

I think I have an issue since I’m the supposed to be the office guy 🙄
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I think your only issue is that you "might" be color blind. That orange and green stuff REALLY clashes with that red!

Mike
 
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1st use of my Milwaukee snow blower today, used 4 forge batteries, could’ve used 2 for the my driveway, about 4” of snow. Not really impressed, IMG_5336.jpegit got the job done but does not throw the snow far enough, had a couple clogs as well.
 
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As a Milwaukee M18 and M12 Fuel fanboy….i have always figured there are certain tasks that will forever need to remain ICE…

Snowblowing, big tree work (I have many 36” and larger trees that get taken out occasionally), backhoe work etc….stuff that has got to get done that eats up a lot of power. Seeing 4 large M 18 batteries is a signal to this old fart that that task is an ICE task…for now.
 
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tarmy said:
i have always figured there are certain tasks that will forever need to remain ICE…
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Agreed on this. My FIL bought an EGO single stage snow blower several years ago when they were first released. After 2 failed battery's (covered under warranty at least) and having it struggle though a few winters, he now owns a ICE Honda single stage and hasn't had anymore issues.

I do think battery and motor technology progression will eventually allow this to make sense even in larger applications, but until we have solid state battery's and large brushless, high efficiency motors become pennies to produce, I'll stick with gasoline.
 
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danski0224 said:
It's gonna be fixed in V2... or V3... promise 🙃

Neighbor across the street has one from Menards and it seems to work OK.
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I didn’t expect it to be better than a Honda gas blower, but did expect to start in middle of my driveway and be able to at least get it 4-5ft to the grass area instead of just moving the snow over and having to make multiple passes to get it off the concrete. Worked good for the sidewalk as it was just 2 passes. I do however love the forge batteries that I’ve been using on my other tools since I made this purchase.
 
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tarmy said:
As a Milwaukee M18 and M12 Fuel fanboy….i have always figured there are certain tasks that will forever need to remain ICE…

Snowblowing, big tree work (I have many 36” and larger trees that get taken out occasionally), backhoe work etc….stuff that has got to get done that eats up a lot of power. Seeing 4 large M 18 batteries is a signal to this old fart that that task is an ICE task…for now.
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It will run on just 2. I threw all 4 in there thinking I would need them all, but had full bars on 2 when done and the other 2 had 1 bar left. Being a big Milwaukee fan and only needing this a few times a year thought I could get away with going electric.
 
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