Frontierajl
Well-known member
Was cheaper on eBay for a new one. $92-$97 usually, unless they went up.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
- Thread starter JustinsGr8
- Start date
Was cheaper on eBay for a new one. $92-$97 usually, unless they went up.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Yes, Im quite surprised how low the going prices are for some of the Gen 2 tools. Seems odd considering they are fairly new.
Frontierajl
Well-known member
I think it was mostly due to the Home Depot promo. A lot of resellers hit them up and parted out the kits and bare tools.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
white91formula
Well-known member
Are you guys taking lugs off with the 3/8 impact? How about basic suspenion work?
I have a set of 1/2 sk impacts but they are pretty beat up and get stuck on bolts. Ill probably end up picking up a sunnex kit either way i go.
I have a set of 1/2 sk impacts but they are pretty beat up and get stuck on bolts. Ill probably end up picking up a sunnex kit either way i go.
Frontierajl
Well-known member
I took lugs off with my 1/4" hex and an adapter. It's less powerful than my 3/8" but spun them off.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Thanks for the info. I'll have to check out the prices of some other tools on eBay.
Forgot to ask if you have the hammer drill or non hammer drill?
If you have the hammer drill you will have a slight wobble due to the design. The chuck not only rotates but will be moving in and out.
I bust lug nuts no problem with my 3/8 impact no problem. Suspension work is easy too.
Now the ONLY issues you will run into is when someone uses a 1/2 air impact on full power zapping bolts on WAY beyond the torque spec is when you MIGHT need the 1/2 high torque M18 fuel. Wobble sockets will also lower the torque output but its not that big of an issue I run into.
I do bumper to bumper repair and use my milwaukee 3/8 all day
Last edited:
kctyphoon
Banned
Only the crimper.. Everything else is online only, and they must sell pretty quick cause I keep getting notices about some being back in stock.
Thanks for the response, I didn't think that I had seen the oil filter wrench in stores. I know that they have the new folding rulers in stores.
Yup. Took the lug nuts off my 2015 Camaro after about 2 seconds. Torqued to 140FT/Lbs....so i would say it will do most things
bob_the_builder
Well-known member
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2010
- Messages
- 404
What is the model of your 3/8 impact and is it a Fuel? That is impressive if you can pull lug nuts off with it.
Bob
Bob
I have both gen 1 and 2 of the m18 fuel 3/8. 2654 and 2754
Yes I have the hammer drill but my understanding is it will only hammer in/out when in hammer mode and with pressure pushing back on the chuck.
In this case Im just letting the drill spin the bits in free air, not in hammer mode.
And my gen 1 hammer drill (2604) spins truer than my 2704. I really do think its the chuck but I think the only way to prove it for sure is pull the chuck off the 2704 and measure runout on the spindle itself.
Correct but even with the hammer mode disabled you are still going to have a slight play as it is not as secured as a standard drill. You have a jack of all trades type of drill so there is going to be "give" or a sacrifice of something. It wasnt meant to be a precision drill, just something that can effectively drill holes in all sorts of material.
I have both a standard and hammer drill from Milwaukee, the standard drill is used strictly for use on cars. The hammer drill is for all purposes at home.
boomer12831
Well-known member
The Milwaukee line gets me confused. I bought my first cordless drill many years ago and I think it was a 9 volt Dewalt. It worked pretty good but once the batteries were shot it was more to replace them than a new set. I went to another Dewalt and then a Makita. I now have a couple Rigid drills, impact, reciprocating saw. I am happy with them esp the battery warranty. Thinking of getting into the Milwaukee line because of the cordless vacuum that I have read about. Why are they offering so many different options on voltage sizes ? M-12,M-18, fuel, etc ? What are the advantages of one over the other? Thanks, Ed
Actually its probably simpler than Makita and DeWalt!
2 voltages - 12 or 18
In 12V there are basically 2 model lines: standard (brushed) and FUEL (brushless). FUEL is more powerful but also more expensive.
In 18V there are 3 model lines: standard (brushed), brushless (non-FUEL) and FUEL (brushless). Priced accordingly....the FUEL brushless stuff is more powerful, heavier duty, etc
I think the mid-range 18V setup is probably good for most DIYers. FUEL is great if you can afford it. Im not sure Id buy the brushed stuff unless it was a tool that has no brushless equivalent....for the drill, impact driver and impact wrench Id try to get one of the brushless models.
McBrownie
Well-known member
Picked up an old (2004) Milwaukee Portaband saw and mounted it on a Swag Off Road table. The roller guides needed some adjustment (and oil) and had to grease some things, but it runs smooth and cuts fairly straight. 
All in all, a great little band saw with a small foot print in my saw shop.
Now to get back to rebuilding the workbenches.
View media item 57976
All in all, a great little band saw with a small foot print in my saw shop.Now to get back to rebuilding the workbenches.
View media item 57976
Trex76us
Member
Here is the start of my collection. I hope to have more to add soon.
boomer12831
Well-known member
Thank you ngk22r and chrisexv6 it had me all confused but that doesn't take much. Now I know, Ed
Picked up an old (2004) Milwaukee Portaband saw and mounted it on a Swag Off Road table. The roller guides needed some adjustment (and oil) and had to grease some things, but it runs smooth and cuts fairly straight.
Now to get back to rebuilding the workbenches.
View media item 57976
That's pretty slick!
Your welcome, once you know how its categorized its pretty darn simple in hindsight.
dodge610
Well-known member
Do any of you have an opinion on the M12 vs. M18 multi-tool?
I know the M18 advertises a tool-free blade change, is that the same for the M12?
Any notable power differences that would make you choose one over the other?
I know the M18 advertises a tool-free blade change, is that the same for the M12?
Any notable power differences that would make you choose one over the other?
ryan20021982
Well-known member
signcrafter
Well-known member
- Joined
- May 9, 2012
- Messages
- 12,320
I'm already to take off some spindle nuts!
Before I bought my 1/2" impact I had to do a wheel bearing on a chevy. I used my M18 fuel hex bit impact with an adapter to take off the lugs and figured just for fun I would try the spindle nut. It zipped it right off. I was pretty impressed.
ishiboo
Well-known member
Latest Zoro order with some new additions - all Milwaukee except a big box of Spax lag screws 
M12 oscillating tool (only because my previous Bosch was 12v and it worked fine), M18 Fuel grinder, M18 fuel 14-gauge double cut steel shears, M18 5-3/8" metal cutting circular saw, M18 Fuel sawzall, M18 planer, and a few hand tools. I'm getting away from the old Duo-Fast hammer tackers I have because the pneumatic staplers all use T-50, so hopefully this Milwaukee works well. Also a hand seamer, tin snips, some scissors for the toolbox and a tool belt.
I am going to be doing a bunch of work on my soffits, installing gutters, and working on the barn steel siding... hence the metal theme here of sorts. I had to get the double cut shears out and try them right away - they are AWESOME. Do realize they take a small bite though, so I'll need the circular saw for cutting ribbed steel. Even with a battery it's smaller and more maneuverable than my Evolution.
Unfortunately I am not too happy with the tool belt as I am 6'5" and it sits too high even adjusted all the way down. I'm going to have to extend the suspenders with something. In addition, the belt is quite small... will be fine for spring/summer/fall but in winter it won't fit over a big winter coat.
M12 oscillating tool (only because my previous Bosch was 12v and it worked fine), M18 Fuel grinder, M18 fuel 14-gauge double cut steel shears, M18 5-3/8" metal cutting circular saw, M18 Fuel sawzall, M18 planer, and a few hand tools. I'm getting away from the old Duo-Fast hammer tackers I have because the pneumatic staplers all use T-50, so hopefully this Milwaukee works well. Also a hand seamer, tin snips, some scissors for the toolbox and a tool belt.
I am going to be doing a bunch of work on my soffits, installing gutters, and working on the barn steel siding... hence the metal theme here of sorts. I had to get the double cut shears out and try them right away - they are AWESOME. Do realize they take a small bite though, so I'll need the circular saw for cutting ribbed steel. Even with a battery it's smaller and more maneuverable than my Evolution.
Unfortunately I am not too happy with the tool belt as I am 6'5" and it sits too high even adjusted all the way down. I'm going to have to extend the suspenders with something. In addition, the belt is quite small... will be fine for spring/summer/fall but in winter it won't fit over a big winter coat.
Last edited by a moderator:
ishiboo
Well-known member
Oh, my mistake. I now see they offer a separate XL suspenders rig that fits up to 6'8". Unfortunately not with the rest of the setup. Also, they offer a hammer loop as an option on the contractor setup... seems odd.
-->
Well-known member
Sweet.
ishiboo
Well-known member
Probably depends how you use it. I definitely wanted a locking one that didn't have a safety to flip. My other grinders all use the slide switch and I've had no complaints, though to be completely honest I do not use a grinder often... usually just with a wire wheel for prepping a weld or the occasional grinding/cutting. I use my portaband or plasma for all my cutting needs.
Heres 2 store codes for Presidents weekend.
Toolup.com - PRESIDENT25 - $25 off $200 order
Acmetools.com - FEELTHELOVE - 10% off order. This code stacks with most promos!
I used the Acme code to get the 2130 LED Stand Light and free 5.0 battery kit promo for $225!
Toolup.com - PRESIDENT25 - $25 off $200 order
Acmetools.com - FEELTHELOVE - 10% off order. This code stacks with most promos!
I used the Acme code to get the 2130 LED Stand Light and free 5.0 battery kit promo for $225!
danski0224
Well-known member
I'd like the M12 stick light, but the price seems pretty steep for what you get...
kctyphoon
Banned
Milwaukee gloves now at HD !! And yes they are pretty nice - $14.99
Edit - had to wait to get home to post a pic
Edit - had to wait to get home to post a pic
Last edited:
If you get one off eBay it's not too bad. I think I paid 47$ for mine in the packaging brand new. It's a good light but I still just grab the little CAT COB lights that I have all over the place. They were 9$ and seem to be holding up really well. I think I would prefer the M12 LED Stick if I was doing a lot of work at night in an engine bay where I could just leave it hooked to the hood latch.
Mine gets a lot of use when doing front suspension or brakes. Just hang it from a hard line, bumper brace or control arm and you have tons of light where you need it.
I havent added the flexible magnet base setup yet but that can only make it even more versatile.
I picked mine up last year during the 50/100/150 off promo for about 50 bux from HD.
kctyphoon
Banned
Milwaukee work lights -->. Above ground & Below..
Only light source in this picture is the m18 tripod light
M18 Floodlight lowered and suspended into a manhole .
Inside (a LARGE) manhole -
The M18 tripod, with two ($15) vehicle mounted spotlights mounted on the truck behind it. Most of the bright light is from the tripod. It makes a HUGE difference.. There is NO outside light on this street what so ever. There is no power, on the block, all power lines are laying on the ground and we work around them setting a new pole. You can see the transformer laying on the ground
Same night, same pole.. There is no power working in the area.. All the lights you see are from Two 1600 lumen Costco Snap on lights that I have tied to the bottom of the bucket that is extended in the air to act like a street light. The M18 tripod is flooding most of the work area. These two trucks are not very close to one another. The ONLY vehicle mounted work lights are two $15 LED lights from Amazon that I bought and wired onto the turret of the Digger Derrick, because I work for the only utility company on earth that doesn't buy trucks with work lights.
Not sure why the last 2 pics are sideways.. I tried to fix it twice but I give up..
Only light source in this picture is the m18 tripod light
M18 Floodlight lowered and suspended into a manhole .
Inside (a LARGE) manhole -
The M18 tripod, with two ($15) vehicle mounted spotlights mounted on the truck behind it. Most of the bright light is from the tripod. It makes a HUGE difference.. There is NO outside light on this street what so ever. There is no power, on the block, all power lines are laying on the ground and we work around them setting a new pole. You can see the transformer laying on the ground
Same night, same pole.. There is no power working in the area.. All the lights you see are from Two 1600 lumen Costco Snap on lights that I have tied to the bottom of the bucket that is extended in the air to act like a street light. The M18 tripod is flooding most of the work area. These two trucks are not very close to one another. The ONLY vehicle mounted work lights are two $15 LED lights from Amazon that I bought and wired onto the turret of the Digger Derrick, because I work for the only utility company on earth that doesn't buy trucks with work lights.
Not sure why the last 2 pics are sideways.. I tried to fix it twice but I give up..
Last edited: