The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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kctyphoon
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Harbor freight my friend. If you can spend the money, the 56" model offers deeper drawers.. I love my 44" with side locker..
Yeah, i have been looking at the HF boxes as well as a few other "name" brands. I like the HF, just dont like the "no frills" of them, and lack of resale value if something were to ever happen. But they are definitely something I am considering.
kctyphoon
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The extreme tool boxes are nice toonifnyou want something more expensive.. I disagree about the resale value though of the HF box.. Low investment and they usually sell quick used since they appeal to a broader scope of buyers. If u spend $1000 and only sell it for half what u paid years later, its only $500 u paid for the use of them in the meantime.. Pretty sure you would recoup more than half though, and atnleast you can buy additional pieces at low cost to make them fit your needs.. You could even join two bottom boxes with a drawer unit and have a "wall" of tools.. Lol
trackwelder
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If you look around a nice Snap On or Mac box can be had on the cheap. I bought all my boxes second hand real cheap and can get any parts if needed.
cagullett1
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Valid points. The One Key features with the impacts is what I am really looking forward to. On the drill I don't see how it would be beneficial for the average user.
Wow me with your packaging.
What is this "one key" you speak of?
I disagree with HF box resale... I've got a buddy who's been trying to find one in the Dallas area used. They all sell really fast, and most are priced about 10% less than their coupon pricing (even if they aren't in great shape).
Frontierajl
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https://www.milwaukeetool.com/one-key
That page will tell you all about it.
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Frontierajl
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Valid points. The One Key features with the impacts is what I am really looking forward to. On the drill I don't see how it would be beneficial for the average user.
Wow me with your packaging.
Prepare to be wowed. Hopefully lol
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creativecars
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I'm looking at the 2754 and 2654 3/8 impacts. What are the real life pros and cons? 10 ft lb is not a deal breaker for me. Are there any good deals on either one. I don't mind a bare tool, but a 5ah battery would sweeten the deal. 
ScottsGT
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I wonder if the One Key will alert the user if they start to walk off the job site without it? I have a problem with my crew checking out tools and two days later we realized we left a tool on the job site. Of course we all know how that ends....
Stuey
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Maybe...
Milwaukee has said that this launch will be the start of things, and that they will be developing more tools, more features.
Ended up with the 56" HF. Went and looked at it again, and once i opened the draws...loved it. And it was right here in town instead of having to drive 90 minutes each way.
Frontierajl
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Just ordered the protective boots for the HTIW 2763-20 and the 2654-20. Also ordered a Milwaukee 1/4" hex drill bit kit and a 4 piece auger set... I don't understand why they don't have the protective boots in store at HD. Actually I don't understand why they don't just come with the tools, I'm sure it's about $2 to manufacture the piece of rubber... Oh well, needed to use my Christmas gift card anyways.
kctyphoon
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One of these days I'm gonna pick up the additional drawer unit for my 44.. Things fill up pretty quick...
Just an update about the drill I bought over ebay with the so so seller reviews. It came today, in bubble wrapped priority envelope. Terrible packaging, but the drill itself was undamaged. The handle where it connects to drill was a bit scratched, but I dont care.
Drill works fine.
Drill works fine.
Frontierajl
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Frontierajl
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Just posted some Milwaukee stuff for sale on the classified forum if anyone's interested.
Milwaukee M18 FUEL tools & batteries 2753-20 2704-20 2763-22 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316927
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Milwaukee M18 FUEL tools & batteries 2753-20 2704-20 2763-22 http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=316927
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I just saw all that stuff and was wondering why you were mass exodusing from Milwaukee.
Frontierajl
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That's just the stuff I normally sell not my personal stuff. No way I'm parting with my personal stuff lol.
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Frontierajl
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Frontierajl
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Craigslist
Nice score! I don't think you need a receipt for warranty purposes unless it's past five years from the manufacture date on the tool. That's what the Milwaukee site says at least.
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Frontierajl
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What do you guys use to store/carry your cordless circular saws? Father in law got me a 2731-20 7-1/4" saw (bare tool) and I'm not sure what to put it in. Not really looking to spend $45 on a hard case. What size bag will it fit in?
Frontierajl, any recommendations? Seeing your sale thread, I should have been looking around here a lot sooner for milwaukee deals
Frontierajl, any recommendations? Seeing your sale thread, I should have been looking around here a lot sooner for milwaukee deals
Frontierajl
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What do you guys use to store/carry your cordless circular saws? Father in law got me a 2731-20 7-1/4" saw (bare tool) and I'm not sure what to put it in. Not really looking to spend $45 on a hard case. What size bag will it fit in?
Frontierajl, any recommendations? Seeing your sale thread, I should have been looking around here a lot sooner for milwaukee deals
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004K9RY6U/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Something like that should work for it. $15 shipped with Prime. Might be able to find it cheaper on eBay.
Went and looked and didn't see it cheaper on eBay
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I think thats the bag I have mine in. Really wish for the high price of the 2731 they give you a case, wouldnt want a big one to hold charger and battery, just the saw. It doesnt fit in the Milwaukee bag thats 11x11x10.
What do you guys use to store/carry your cordless circular saws? Father in law got me a 2731-20 7-1/4" saw (bare tool) and I'm not sure what to put it in. Not really looking to spend $45 on a hard case. What size bag will it fit in?
Frontierajl, any recommendations? Seeing your sale thread, I should have been looking around here a lot sooner for milwaukee deals
I agree, it's so hit and miss on what comes in a case/bag, etc. The higher end stuff should at least come with the bag.
I was afraid the 11x11x10 wouldn't fit.
Any idea if the Fuel bag worth the premium over the standard bag?
Frontierajl
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Honestly, I would say no if It's just for normal transportation or keeping dust off of it.
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I think the FUEL bag is just the standard one in a little fancier look with the word on it.
I just got these bags at Sears... was like $8 for the set after SYW disc. Wont store my Red tools in them of course...
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-13-i...p-00937537000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-13-i...p-00937537000P?prdNo=1&blockNo=1&blockType=G1
Hi all my name is Sam Im from South Jersey and this is my first post. I have the Red Fever just like everyone here and I wanted to share this gem I scored from CL yesterday. I personally feel its worth every penny of the 75 bucks I got it for. She runs smooth as silk and is now my favorite piece I have in my little workshop.
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Frontierajl
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Hi all my name is Sam Im from South Jersey and this is my first post. I have the Red Fever just like everyone here and I wanted to share this gem I scored from CL yesterday. I personally feel its worth every penny of the 75 bucks I got it for. She runs smooth as silk and is now my favorite piece I have in my little workshop.
That thing looks pristine. Nice find!
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cagullett1
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I've got plenty of these bags and M12 fuel drill/driver kit hard cases and will sell cheaper than you will find anywhere online. PM me if interested.
Do you have any of the M12 Fuel bags like come with the M12 Fuel Circular Saw?
FigureItOut
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Check out the massive heat sink on the 2360 light.
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Frontierajl
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Check out the massive heat sink on the 2360 light.
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Holy cow!
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