kctyphoon
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No, but I found a 2604-22 kit in the store for $150.. With the 150 off promo it brought the price down to $106...
(gen 1 fuel hammerdrill)Keeping the batteries, everything else already on EBay..
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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No, but I found a 2604-22 kit in the store for $150.. With the 150 off promo it brought the price down to $106...
(gen 1 fuel hammerdrill)Keeping the batteries, everything else already on EBay..
ImStricken06
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honestly, its weak-sauce. i do a lot of automotive work (diy), and its weak even on setting 2, which should be 60ft lbs of torque. its more like 40-50on setting 2, and 20ft lbs on setting 1. and to make matters worse, you cant use it as a ratchet. the anvil is free spinning until it hits the hammer inside. i find that it could have a use, but not often. i ended up buying the ratchet to "replace" the right angle impact. i simply break the fastener free by hand using the ratchet, and then hit the paddle to let it finish. it has a hard time even breaking from caliper slider bolts(which i lube twice a year on all cars). and we all know those are on like 30ft lbs at most. and what happens when it cant break it free? you gotta switch the socket into a ratchet, and then back to the right angle impact. total pain in the ***.
the ratchet is pretty darn strong. when i first got it, i didn't realize how strong it is. that thing gripped the fastener, snapped back, and jammed my hand against some metal lol. that proved to me how strong it really is!
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ps: here is my review on that right angle impact:
Frontierajl
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It was a sad day yesterday. Was finally giving in and having the guy I go through get me the Milwaukee tool chest and they only have the top available around me! 
I hate waiting. They said they'd have more in the day after Christmas which isn't too far out but further than I would like.
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I hate waiting. They said they'd have more in the day after Christmas which isn't too far out but further than I would like. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
ScottsGT
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I've been watching the M12 circular saw on eBay from CPO. Remanufactured just dropped to $104.99 for me this morning and I had to pull the trigger on that one! Bare tool only.
rice rocket
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I had the M12 multi-tool, it got hot, battery life sucked, vibrated a lot.
I doubt the M18 is any better except in battery life.
M12 is probably cheaper if you're going to get one though.
I doubt the M18 is any better except in battery life.
M12 is probably cheaper if you're going to get one though.
Wanna Ride
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Same here. I beat the snot out of mine, and they hold up pretty good. But I'll admit, I was surprised.
kctyphoon
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This came today.. $35 shipped, can't ask for more.. It's not the m12 version - just works off 3 AA battereis (even came with them). Considering some places are selling it for $100, it's worth every penny. Goes up to 932 degrees Fahrenheit.. 12 feet away, it's measuring a 12" circle, 6 feet away, a 6" circle. For most people that's good enough IMO.
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I was surprised they didn't incorporate the M12 batteries on these too. Got mine several weeks ago, and love it.
On a different topic... it makes me chuckle how so many guys get worked up about how much they don't like the Milwaukee hand tools. You guys realize everyone's laughing at your hatred, right?
Frontierajl
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This came today.. $35 shipped, can't ask for more.. It's not the m12 version - just works off 3 AA battereis (even came with them). Considering some places are selling it for $100, it's worth every penny. Goes up to 932 degrees Fahrenheit.. 12 feet away, it's measuring a 12" circle, 6 feet away, a 6" circle. For most people that's good enough IMO.
Mine came in today too. Been playing around with it the last 10 minutes. Seems pretty nice so far, especially for the price.
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subarub4
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I'm temped to try tools but I can never find any batteries in the store how many took batteries to the store to test the tools? More so for the led lights... Btw I tried the m12 vacuum I'm glad I got the m18 one instead
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ABSTIFFGS
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Found M18 5.0 batteries on Amazon for $74.25. I picked up 2. That seems like a decent price.
Frontierajl
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That's pretty good, I sell them on CL for $70 and people tell me that's good when they pick them up.
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kctyphoon
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I can only imagine that Milwaukee's intention was to have one model that was more "acceptable" for guys that don't own any m12 stuff.. Since all Milwaukee's meters and testers are all powered by regular AA's, I guess they wanted to make something available that could compete with Klien without having to invest in the M12 system.. They do make 2 other more professional and more accurate versions that work with the M12 platform, but the aren't cheap. This was honestly the same price as the HF unit without using a 20% off coupon.. With other places selling this for $100 or more - there's no way I was buying the HF one instead. Plus, my dog and cat love the laser, so it's pulling double duty as a toy for them too..
subarub4
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What do you guys think about that dual led light that just came out?
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Frontierajl
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Grabbed these last night as a temporary bandaid while I beat myself up about not getting the tool chest when it was in stock.
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It appears there are different version of the hole dozer. Last year 14 piece has the word ice hardened stamped on it. This yr 15 piece version does not. The teeth appears to be slightly different as well. I wonder if the ice hardened will last longer.
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subarub4
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Well HD was out of the truview led light so I guess it's good right now don't see too much of anything else I need at the moment
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Frontierajl
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Picked these up and tried one out with my M12 FUEL drill. I bought the 13 piece set and the 15 and combined the missing ones together to make a slightly more thorough kit.
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you're mistaking hatred for laughter
kctyphoon
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Yea I was thinking the same thing when I was thinking about how another set of needle nose and lineman pliers are gonna do anything different that the Milwaukee ones.. Hmm.. Wonder how I know..
jerseykat1
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I only have 2 so far this is one of them. As you can tell i put it to real good use.
jerseykat1
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if you look at the top left you can see my led light stick (very good light) with a magnetic camera mount attached to it.
kctyphoon
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Ign
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No, TTBOMK the previous versions were not called Hole Dozer, they were just hole saws. The Hole Dozers are supposed to be fantastic w their large side evacuation ports and LT warranty against "tooth breakage." I continue to maintain that Milwaukee just made them softer to assure a tooth doesn't break off but instead they go dull in a heartbeat.
kctyphoon
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yea I am... Why are you even here?? All you do is pass insults and criticize people's choice's.. 
maybe it's time you move onkctyphoon
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Seems like you already made your decision - but that Milwaukee tester fits on top of the Milwaukee temp gun I just posted.. There's deals on eBay, you can buy the voltage detector for $13 shipped.. The temp gun ran me $35 shipped. Link posted a few pages back. Here's the eBay detector;
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=272073380783
thetiler
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The 12V Drill/Sawzall is back down to black Friday price of 99.00 at Home Depot
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kctyphoon
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Well I got the new 3-in-1 black heated hoodie / jacket combo.. I gotta say - I'm seriously impressed with the quality of this thing. I have last year's, and the year before's heated jacket, and the Dewalt heated hoodie too.. Your loosing a bit of mobility over the other models of heated jackets, but I can't help but feeling this would do much better in lower temps.. The ripstop jacket is pretty thick, with the hoodie - this is a pretty robust jacket combo.. This is by no means meant for light weather when worn together..
That's what I figured.
Glad to hear I get under your skin, I think I'll stay.
Frontierajl
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My current status. More to come.
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I think the rubber side goes down.