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hoston23 · May 18, 2015

Caparris said:
I thought this was a good picture opportunity. Wish I had thrown in the ratchet and some other things. Oh well.

where did you get those tool boots from?

chrisexv6 · May 19, 2015

Wow, did you see the customer image for the Milwaukee organizer? I didnt even think about putting cordless tools in one.

I have my M12 tools in a Ridgid small box right now, I wonder if the Milwaukee organizer has more room (taller?). I dont really toss my stuff around so I dont need absolute durability....it would be nice to just get a few of the Milwaukee organizers and have 1 or 2 for tools and 1 for small parts.

cadavjo · May 19, 2015

hoston23 said:
where did you get those tool boots from?

CPO is the cheapest I've found, $34 for 1/2" (49-16-2763) & $24 for 3/8" (49-16-2754), no tax.

Amazon has a couple of the 1/2" for $34.99, Prime eligible, no tax.

Obviously, eBay and other retailers carry them, but those are the best deals I've found.

theoldwizard1 · May 19, 2015

Okay, I am almost ready to "pull the trigger" !

I want an M12 3/8" drill, their 2 speed one (Model 2407) intrigues me ! I also want an M12 impact, but I an torn between the 1/4" hex and a 3/8" square. I would use both, but I am too cheap to buy both ! Comments/recommendations ?

Who sells refurb models at a good discount ?

rice rocket · May 19, 2015

I have the Fuel 2453 1/4" hex impact I'm selling if you want to buy used. Should be still 3 or so years of warranty on it. Pretty mint, it'd pass for a like new refurb easily. Shoot me a PM.

stonesfan68 · May 19, 2015

hoston23 said:
where did you get those tool boots from?

Home Depot has them available on-line. You can have them delivered to the store for free. The boot for the 3/8 Fuel impact, internet SKU 205315558, costs $25.

BeachBoy · May 19, 2015

M18 Fuel saw. Not sure this one is sold in the US?

Lu-Max · May 19, 2015

Yep it is, $199 at a lot of stores.

BeachBoy · May 19, 2015

I almost got the new M12 but I didn't like that the blades are not as easy to find and that it cuts 2x but only straight as it's small.

Spudd4242 · May 20, 2015

Anyone know of any sales for Memorial Day weekend? I really want a m18 fuel 3/8 impact. With the batteries

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77Ford · May 21, 2015

Very nice for $698....... Many upgrades over the DeWallt.

Ign · May 21, 2015

Spudd4242 said:
Anyone know of any sales for Memorial Day weekend? I really want a m18 fuel 3/8 impact. With the batteries

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Toolup's doing $20 off $100, code MEMORIAL

DaButcher · May 21, 2015

Did u get it

77Ford said:
Very nice for $698....... Many upgrades over the DeWallt.

cagullett1 · May 21, 2015

Spudd4242 said:
Anyone know of any sales for Memorial Day weekend? I really want a m18 fuel 3/8 impact. With the batteries

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Ign said:
Toolup's doing $20 off $100, code MEMORIAL

If you get the tool only, I have a couple brand new batteries I will sell below the lowest price on feebay. PM me if interested.

77Ford · May 21, 2015

DaButcher said:
Did u get it

No, I have 6 DeWalts..... But if I was into "Red" I would pull the trigger.

toddoky · May 21, 2015

cadavjo said:
CPO is the cheapest I've found, $34 for 1/2" (49-16-2763) & $24 for 3/8" (49-16-2754), no tax.

Amazon has a couple of the 1/2" for $34.99, Prime eligible, no tax.

Obviously, eBay and other retailers carry them, but those are the best deals I've found.

I just ordered the 49-16-2763 from Northern Tool for the same $34 but it included free shipping also.

cadavjo · May 21, 2015

toddoky said:
I just ordered the 49-16-2763 from Northern Tool for the same $34 but it included free shipping also.

Yeah, I saw that, too. Northern charges tax to SD.

CPO offers free ship on first order with code "welcome"

NotSoSimple · May 21, 2015

I purchased my first (new) Milwaukee set. I got a combo kit from Home Depot. The M12 drill driver and impact driver w/ battery and charger. Love the impact but I have a slight problem. The direction switch seems really loose and easy to change. Between operations it often gets stuck in the 'neutral' position requiring me to hit it again in the direction I want. Is this normal or should I return the unit?

toddoky · May 21, 2015

cadavjo said:
Yeah, I saw that, too. Northern charges tax to SD.

CPO offers free ship on first order with code "welcome"

No tax to KY from Northern, so I guess I lucked out there.

Wanna Ride · May 21, 2015

Went in the local HD today and they have the M12 drill/impact kit for $99 again.

chrisexv6 · May 21, 2015

Wanna Ride said:
Went in the local HD today and they have the M12 drill/impact kit for $99 again.

Does it come with the free 3rd battery like during thanksgiving/ xmas

?

Ign · May 21, 2015

Wanna Ride said:
Went in the local HD today and they have the M12 drill/impact kit for $99 again.

Cool, is it the "B" w the 3rd battery?

edit: doh! Typing as chrisexV6 was responding

Wanna Ride · May 22, 2015

chrisexv6 said:
Does it come with the free 3rd battery like during thanksgiving/?

No just two batteries, but still a damn good deal.

My little local HD usually doesn't have squat, but they had a stack of about 40 of these, that weren't there the day before. Must be a Memorial Day special.

03protege · May 22, 2015

NotSoSimple said:
I purchased my first (new) Milwaukee set. I got a combo kit from Home Depot. The M12 drill driver and impact driver w/ battery and charger. Love the impact but I have a slight problem. The direction switch seems really loose and easy to change. Between operations it often gets stuck in the 'neutral' position requiring me to hit it again in the direction I want. Is this normal or should I return the unit?

I would say that is not normal, the selector on the drill and impact should feel the same.

ADSR · May 22, 2015

77Ford said:
No, I have 6 DeWalts..... But if I was into "Red" I would pull the trigger.

Oh my eyes! Too much yellow!!! reminds me of a chicken coop.

77Ford · May 22, 2015

LORDDiESEL said:
Oh my eyes! Too much yellow!!! reminds me of a chicken coop.

Yea but it is my "Chicken Coop" lol

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Wanna Ride · May 22, 2015

You can save some money on your light bill, with all that bright-*** yellow in your shop.

77Ford · May 22, 2015

Wanna Ride said:
You can save some money on your light bill, with all that bright-*** yellow in your shop.

That was the other comment I thought about......now back to the "Red"

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cagullett1 · May 22, 2015

77Ford said:
That was the other comment I thought about......now back to the "Red"

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Come on 77Ford, just make the transition already! Or should I be donating to you the horribly colored yellow stuff I have collecting dust now that I switched to red?

77Ford · May 22, 2015

cagullett1 said:
Come on 77Ford, just make the transition already! Or should I be donating to you the horribly colored yellow stuff I have collecting dust now that I switched to red?

I have bought so much DeWalt stuff since November it is too late now......Milwaukee stuff is great and I my expand on my small m12 collection. Thanks for the offer Cagullett....lol

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Wanna Ride · May 23, 2015

Wanna Ride said:
Yes. And some also commented that they are made better than the DeWalts. I compared them closely, and they are a little better made than the yellow versions. I now own three of them and will get several more.

Now I have seven of these. Next project on the list: build a new, rolling hardware rack.

DaButcher · May 23, 2015

Talked to the guy driving this Ford, he was putting up tool displays at HD today, he said he deals with several brands. Joker didn't offer any special deals and I found zero Red deals today.

DaButcher · May 23, 2015

Handy having every tool needed in the cordless variety for some Bush Hog repair.

77Ford · May 24, 2015

Wanna Ride said:
Now I have seven of these. Next project on the list: build a new, rolling hardware rack.

Please post pics.....I bought a HF 2 wheel dolly for the same project but have not started yet.

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Wanna Ride · May 24, 2015

77Ford said:
Please post pics.....I bought a HF 2 wheel dolly for the same project but have not started yet.

Will do, but due to work obligations and too many unfinished projects, I wont get to this project until later in June. Gotta clear up some of this mess first.

77Ford · May 24, 2015

Understand, same here.

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Draco159 · May 24, 2015

Just ordered this set that I saw someone mention earlier for $170:
Milwaukee 2691-22

I have zero cordless tools at the moment, and figured I could always upgrade the batteries later. My primary use will be personal home and auto.

EDIT
Changed my mind as I went to the store to pick it up and exchanged it for the M12 Fuel combo. Figured that would be a much better base for me and if tougher projects pop up later down the road, I could always add some more tools to the collection.

TheRobotCow · May 26, 2015

Man... I need to get me some Milwaukee fuel!

ADSR · May 26, 2015

TheRobotCow said:
Man... I need to get me some Milwaukee fuel!

Watch out! Fuel is like crack

TheRobotCow · May 26, 2015

LORDDiESEL said:
Watch out! Fuel is like crack

I never really looked into them until recently. Man I need/want it! Especially the fuel impact driver, I think that'll be my gateway drug haha. I think it's awesome that Milwaukee has such a diverse family of tools.

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