The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[Mohawk Dave]

And some wonder why prices are so high.

Why buy what is almost certainly stolen?

That logic is for the birds. IF you have ever bought ANYTHING used, it could've been stolen. Just because it is a good deal, doesn't make it more stolen than a fair priced item.

People are lazy and don't research, or don't care. And btw, I have a guy in Fontana, CA on CL that breaks up kits through wholesale, and I get those 3.0 single batteries for $40 each. Legit deal through and through...

 

[bradley8795]

And some wonder why prices are so high.

Why buy what is almost certainly stolen?

Prices are high because it is a good product and Milwaukee wants to make money. And just because I found a good deal on something online doesn't mean that you have to go calling people thieves. Maybe it was stolen maybe it was not. Not really my concern.

On a happier note, took the lug nuts off a Chevy Silverado that were torqued to 140. With my 3/8 Fuel impact. Didn't think it would handle that. Slower than air but I was surprised that it even did it in the first place.

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[Wanna Ride]

Some people on here just need to go away. The comment that "it must be stolen", is an assumption. You know what they say about assuming.

Picked up these last night off CL. Paid $60.

Nice score! Bought a lot of my M18 batteries on craigslist, but never got two of them for that little!

Scored this palm sander this evening, brand new (still had the white, cardboard sleeve around the case), for $40.

 

[jrp458]

Some people on here just need to go away. The comment that "it must be stolen", is an assumption. You know what they say about assuming.


Nice score! Bought a lot of my M18 batteries on craigslist, but never got two of them for that little!

Scored this palm sander this evening, brand new (still had the white, cardboard sleeve around the case), for $40.

Let us know how it is. I've been looking at the Random Orbital Sander.

 

[FOCUS.FREAK]

I've been using my 3/8 fuel impact alot lately. Finally got my tekton impact socket set too. Impact has been wonderful. Battery life on those 4.0 battery is crazy! It's nice to not have to grab the hex driver and have to put an adaptor on it. I've thrown some random bolts at it and it zips them. I have even tried different grade 5 bolts and it broken them or the nut stripped. I want to try grade 8

 

[Wanna Ride]

Let us know how it is. I've been looking at the Random Orbital Sander.

Will do. That's what I was hoping this one was, because the guy clearly knew nothing about what he had, and he didn't post any pictures. Oh well, I've spent $40 on worse things, and it was only a mile off my path home.


Got three HD cards coming worth $175. What do I need, what do I need?

 

[Caparris]

I've been using my 3/8 fuel impact alot lately. Finally got my tekton impact socket set too. Impact has been wonderful. Battery life on those 4.0 battery is crazy! It's nice to not have to grab the hex driver and have to put an adaptor on it. I've thrown some random bolts at it and it zips them. I have even tried different grade 5 bolts and it broken them or the nut stripped. I want to try grade 8

The older model takes lug nuts off fine for me.. it's really strong for the size/weight. I've never ran it dead in a day doing automotive work. The battery life/power out of the new brushless tools is quite amazing.

 

[Ign]

The 10-bin organizers dropped from $25 to $20 at HD I noticed. I think $20 is far more reasonable. I've got 2 of the organizers, love 'em

 

[Beowulf]

If I lost all my tools.. I would probably go to Milwaukee or Bosch.

I had that exact thing happen. Left my garage door open too long and someone stole half my dewalt tools. Since they were the original 18v nicad stuff, they were showing their age, but still completely useable. The ones that were stolen were my circular, grinder, and hammer drill. Since I need to replace those core items and the batteries on new dewalt stuff is totally different anyways, I'm now looking a fully converting to Milwaukee.

 

[jrp458]

The 10-bin organizers dropped from $25 to $20 at HD I noticed. I think $20 is far more reasonable. I've got 2 of the organizers, love 'em

 

[Beowulf]

Does any one know if the 7.5" circular has a hard case available? I have only seen a bag.

 

[Wanna Ride]

The 10-bin organizers dropped from $25 to $20 at HD I noticed. I think $20 is far more reasonable. I've got 2 of the organizers, love 'em

I know. I've since bought three more since I started this project...

 

[Jamie V]

Nice! Great way to organize your organizers.

 

[Wanna Ride]

Nice! Great way to organize your organizers.

Thanks. It's going to be pretty cool when I'm done with it.

 

[jrp458]

I've been wanting some organizers, but my only problem with the Milwaukee ones is that the bins in them are almost too big. I almost wish they would have made them with more smaller bins.

 

[Ign]

I've been wanting some organizers, but my only problem with the Milwaukee ones is that the bins in them are almost too big. I almost wish they would have made them with more smaller bins.

They are big. They were meant for wood screws etc. But after using one for electrical connectors I love it. The bigger bin means more surface area to see what's in there, and no fishing with just your index finger trying to persuade a single connector from a narrow space. Plus I really like that each is removeable; that means you can lift a bin closer to your face, tip it, shake it around etc. And of course you can re-arrange anytime in seconds.

edit:also deeper is better even if it initially seems like unused space. Think boiling a large batch of pasta in a small pan - you're always near overflowing the top. But allow yourself more depth and everything stays contained better.

I was previously using a crappy clear plastic organizer for the same purpose and didn't realize how many advantages the Milwaukee would have until I started using it.

 

[Wanna Ride]

I like the Milwaukee trays, way better than any others I've ever had. That's why I'm building the hardware cart for ten organizers. The trays are deeper, removable, and they have these little slots in them so you can hang the tray on two screws over at the bench, or on a sawhorse. Really handy little feature.

And with the deeper trays, it's easier to store the larger hardware, like 3/8" and larger bolts, fender washers, etc. without the damn thing "boiling over", like Ign described.

And... it's Milwaukee, so what's there to not like?

 

[ishiboo]

Milwaukee would really dominate the trays if they allowed you to buy reasonable quantities of different sized inserts, and had a bit more selection.

 

[subarub4]

Question I have the 1/2" M18 impact and I was wondering if the Fuel version is a little more light weight? It seems it.. This might be next on my list not only that it's a little smaller.

 

[FOCUS.FREAK]

You do know that's the more compact version right? Like not the one with the crazy torque

 

[subarub4]

You do know that's the more compact version right? Like not the one with the crazy torque

I just noticed it's in the wrong area.. but whats the specs on it? maybe I need to get new impact sockets too I feel I have too much play I've had them for at least 5 years now and the 19 mm I use the most is starting to split which makes for some play which makes me feel like my 1/2" is getting weaker.

This is the one I have

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AKKJBS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[Wanna Ride]

I've got about $175 in HD gift cards coming. What should I add to the collection next?

 

[Caparris]

I've got about $175 in HD gift cards coming. What should I add to the collection next?

What you got now?

 

[Wanna Ride]

What you got now?

Well, I've never used that logic, so...

Basically everything from meters, to handtools, to M18 & M12, sockets, holesaws, corded tools, you name it. But there's always more, right?

 

[FOCUS.FREAK]

I just noticed it's in the wrong area.. but whats the specs on it? maybe I need to get new impact sockets too I feel I have too much play I've had them for at least 5 years now and the 19 mm I use the most is starting to split which makes for some play which makes me feel like my 1/2" is getting weaker.

This is the one I have

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B002AKKJBS/?tag=atomicindus08-20

I think the fuel one is like 1100 of removing torque and 700 working torque

Or something similar. The smaller compact version idk.

 

[SpannerMonkey]

maybe I need to get new impact sockets too I feel I have too much play I've had them for at least 5 years now and the 19 mm I use the most is starting to split which makes for some play which makes me feel like my 1/2" is getting weaker.

I'd get new impact sockets before thinking about another impact tool. RealToolReviews did a nice little video showing how sockets can make a difference with impact force:

Imagine a hammer with a spring between the shaft and the head. That must be what your old socket is like!

I've got Facom, Snap On, Tekton, Teng and Williams impact sockets and happy with all of them but Tekton is definitely the winner on price.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

Hi, my name is Brian and I'm an addict.

There is a M18 Fuel high impact torque wrench, M12 3/8" ratchet and some misc hand tools/knives not pictured that are in the garage.

The "vintage" tools in the background were a recent gift from my grandfather who is no longer able to use them. There's a circular saw, sawzall, and a hammer drill. I'm not sure what I'll do with them since I have modern versions of all of them, but they're kinda cool.

 

[ABSTIFFGS]

That vintage stuff is really neat. Grab some pics of them if you can.

 

[jrp458]

I love the old Milwaukee metal boxes.

 

[jetdawg]

Yep that's when they focused on quality.

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

I opened up the hammer drill first:

I feel like whenever he bought a pack of hardware he just dumped them into this tray:

Just for reference, this is the basement these came out of. Organization did not exist in any form:

Because I don't have a life and didn't want to be wasteful, I sorted out the hardware and will keep some of it:

The drill. I'm assuming the black rod is some sort of depth stop. I think it's missing a part because there is nothing to hold the rod in place through the hole in the side and the threaded handle does not thread in to the seemingly obvious spot for it:

I found these buried in the bottom. One of them is still brand new!

I'll get pictures of the others up soon.

 

[rice rocket]

oh.
my.
god.

 

[bradley8795]

Just for reference, this is the basement these came out of. Organization did not exist in any form:

$100 says Jimmy Hoffa is hiding in there.

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[JettaGetUpandGo]

oh.
my.
god.

The saddest part is I believe he was Harbor Freight's first customer in 1977 and singlehandedly carried them to where they are today. Aside from the vintage power tools from his days as a carpenter, there is very little of value down there. The great news is someone bought the house as is, **** included, for double what we expected to get for it.

$100 says Jimmy Hoffa is hiding in there

If that's the case, he may still never be found!


Here are the rest of the pictures.

Sawzall:

Blade adapter still in its original packaging:

Lots and lots of old blades, mostly original Milwaukee, but hardly recognizable anymore. There's a pack from Harbor Freight too that is likely older than I am (29):

I wonder what the little guy in the middle was used for?:

Random pack of jigsaw blades, never found a jigsaw in the basement, but I'm sure there's at least one buried:

And finally the circular saw:

Looks like most of the original accessories are there:

 

[MikeF2316]

Just for reference, this is the basement these came out of. Organization did not exist in any form:

There was "organization." Just put anything new down anywhere!

I (and I'm sure a few others here) could spend some quality time down there searching around...

 

[JettaGetUpandGo]

There was "organization." Just put anything new down anywhere!

I (and I'm sure a few others here) could spend some quality time down there searching around...

We spent 6-8 hours down there attempting to search every possible nook or at least get a line of sight to everything. There were a number of older tools (Delta table saw/jointer, drill press, band saw, Dewalt radial arm saw, lots of vintage hand power tools, etc.) but they were either in such bad shape and weren't worth refurbishing or I already had a more modern equivalent of it and didn't need it. As an example, he pulled the 1 hp motor out of the table saw/jointer and replaced it with a 1/3 hp washing machine motor to save electricity. Who knows where the original motor is or what else has been modified.

Hand tools, drill bits, router bits, more modern power tools etc. were 95% Harbor Freight. His logic was that he could buy 3 angle grinders for less than 1 Bosch/Dewalt/Milwaukee. He kept a cutoff disc in 1, grinding disc in another, and one extra as a spare for when it broke.

The Milwaukee tools I certainly didn't need. Since they still had their boxes I grabbed them for their novelty factor.

Somehow we managed to sell the house as-is for double what we expected to get for it with all of the **** included.

 

[the gypsy]

Wow that looks a little like my garage. LOL

 

[kingnba6]

 

[jrp458]

The saddest part is I believe he was Harbor Freight's first customer in 1977 and singlehandedly carried them to where they are today. Aside from the vintage power tools from his days as a carpenter, there is very little of value down there. The great news is someone bought the house as is, **** included, for double what we expected to get for it.



If that's the case, he may still never be found!


Here are the rest of the pictures.

Sawzall:

That sawzall looks like a death trap.

 

[jwh]

That sawzall looks like a death trap.

Yeah. I would get rid of that 3 prong / 2 prong adapter before I used it. I would think about seeing if a Milwaukee repair shop could do a tuneup on it.

John