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HD is playing their games with pricing again.......Find the right store and add a 10% coupon ......$130 [emoji106]
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HD is playing their games with pricing again.......Find the right store and add a 10% coupon ......$130 [emoji106]
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manwithtools
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I suspect it's on back order from Milwaukee too. I haven't checked that yet, but I don't mind the wait for the price I paid. Looks Like Milwaukee wants $36 for it.
Frontierajl
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Watch Amazon too. It's out of stock right now but it comes in every once in a while and is usually about 28 bucks with prime shipping.
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bry@n
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The light was $199 at the Freehold NJ HD today.
I don't do the credit card thing so I have to have the money in my account to do it.
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Can't decided if this is morally right or not[emoji848]
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MikeF2316
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This is timely. I found a gift card from Canadian Tire. I needed a stud sensor that worked on my walls and was thinking of the Milwaukee. Canadian Tire had this on special.
I just picked one up, and it works on my walls. My walls are small thin sheets of 3/8" drywall covered with layers of mortar, then plaster. I wouldn't call it perfect, but it does a good enough job that I can figure out where the studs are.
So what happened, after trying out on the basement drywall that the previous owner did, I placed it on one of my "old" walls. No lights. Then I moved it one length of the tool. 5 lights at the end of the tool. Then I placed it centered on the 5 light spot. 3 lights in the center, like on the you tube videos.
toddoky
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I took a chance on the new M18 drywall screw gun and it arrived today. I'll be putting it to use sometime in the next couple of weeks and hope that it impresses me more than my last Milwaukee purchase, which was the 16 gauge angled finish nailer.
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DFB
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Sweet! 
I took a chance on the new M18 drywall screw gun and it arrived today. I'll be putting it to use sometime in the next couple of weeks and hope that it impresses me more than my last Milwaukee purchase, which was the 16 gauge angled finish nailer.[/URL][/IMG]
montanafordman
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I just picked up the Fuel Sawzall at HD. The tag said $199.99 and that is what it rang up as, but it was posted online at 179.99. I mentioned this to the cashier and she adjusted the price for me to 179.99 after I showed her the item number and price on their website on my phone.
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montanafordman
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No that was the tool only.
manwithtools
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No deciding, It's not right. It ultimately adds to the cost for everyone if you think about it.
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smokey0066
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Do you guys think I could use a fuel sawzall to take down a small dead tree? Feels like a good excuse to pick one up. Seems like I could use it for some other stuff afterwards vs a chainsaw which I have very little use for.
manwithtools
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Certainly. There are blades available specifically for tree cutting.
I think so! I picked up a diablo 12" blade for tree trimming. Put it to test on a 4" tree limb using my new fuel sawzall. It took it off like butter.
fordgasm
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ugh, ive been eyeing the fuel sawzall, this isn't helping me resist buying one.....
SuzukiGS750EZ
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Yeah the fuel Sawzall is awesome. I've used it on trees as large as the blade could handle. I think I had a 9" blade. I can't say it was a quick process but I wasn't feeling the need to walk away in frustration. It's definitely worth buying, but get two batteries.
kctyphoon
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If u can find it in store, or buy it online - you can buy the fuel sawzall with a 9.0 battery ($199) and the rapid charger ($249 for battery and charger as a pair) - for &249 for the complete set of you guys happen to overlook it.. your basically getting the saw for free..
I have e the fuel and regular m18 sawzall. They are both good.. I have that one handed m18 sawzall type thing too.. seems decent but I haven't used it on anything except small sthff at home..
I have e the fuel and regular m18 sawzall. They are both good.. I have that one handed m18 sawzall type thing too.. seems decent but I haven't used it on anything except small sthff at home..
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nw3dogs
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I took a chance on the new M18 drywall screw gun and it arrived today. I'll be putting it to use sometime in the next couple of weeks and hope that it impresses me more than my last Milwaukee purchase, which was the 16 gauge angled finish nailer.[/URL][/IMG]
That gun is awesome. Makes drywalling easier and quieter
Ign
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Yeah ditto. If that was the 9.0 kit that's a good deal
manwithtools
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A quick tip for you guys using a Sawzall (or any saw for that matter) to prune with. Make an undercut (from the underside of the limb) about 1/4 of the way through the limb before making the top cut. This will prevent the falling limb from "stripping" the bark down the remainder of the limb or tree when it falls. After you make the cut to remove the limb; you can make a single through cut a couple of inches back to clean it up if necessary.
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DFB
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Gee just noticed the 2763-20 is only $179 nowadays
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwauk...rgeting&utm_campaign=banner300x600&ref=criteo
That's like only $20 over list price of a compact 2754/55-20 bare tool
They were $229 when I got mine.
Can hardly wait to see a Gen 2 model come out on these!
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwauk...rgeting&utm_campaign=banner300x600&ref=criteo
That's like only $20 over list price of a compact 2754/55-20 bare tool
They were $229 when I got mine.
Can hardly wait to see a Gen 2 model come out on these!
Maddog10
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New member of the Milwaukee family here. Received a M18 brushed Drill/Impact kit for Christmas that I took back and swapped out for the brushless version with a "free" third tool. I elected to go with two more XC (3.0 Ah) batteries as my third tool.
kctyphoon
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Just FYI - the "brushless" (not the fuel) have the same torque specs as the brushed models. You do however gain the digital controls, and brushless motor. If they are anything like the brushed m18, you will like them a lot.
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kctyphoon
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Gee just noticed the 2763-20 is only $179 nowadays
http://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwauk...rgeting&utm_campaign=banner300x600&ref=criteo
That's like only $20 over list price of a compact 2754/55-20 bare tool
They were $229 when I got mine.
Can hardly wait to see a Gen 2 model come out on these!
Yea these are do for an upgrade.. it's the oldest high torque impact from anyone and still competitive.. upgrading this would really make some waves again..
They should develop a high torque 3/8 too to compete with the IR model..
kctyphoon
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I figured everyone was aware of these by now.. been out for a little while. They are selling out in stores, and it's a promo kit so they will not be replaced.. same price on the kit with the 7.25" fuel circular saw. They come down to $182 combined with the one key kit.. better hurry if you want one.. it'll be online for awhile im sure but many stores are selling out.. I just got the circular saw kit. The battery is massive... my bet is Milwaukee is doing this to get as many 9.0 batteries out into people's hands now since the outdoor power equipment is being released.. once you have a 9.0 battery and charger is a lot easier to convince yourself to get a string trimmer and such..
For comparison, the same circular saw kit that comes with a standard charger (instead of the rapid) and one 4.0 battery (instead of the 9.0) is $329.. you get a contractor bag though. Lol.
For comparison, the same circular saw kit that comes with a standard charger (instead of the rapid) and one 4.0 battery (instead of the 9.0) is $329.. you get a contractor bag though. Lol.
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bmwpowere36m3
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So what's to gain? Battery life? I've never replaced a brush as a home-gamer in any of my equipment or stuff from Dad that's built a few homes.
If anything, seems some of the brushless tools are actually a bit heaver than their brushed counterparts...
Maddog10
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I did it primarily for the battery deal. Brushed model came with (2) 1.5 Ah batteries for $179. The brushless kit came with (1) 4.0 Ah battery, (1) 2.0 A battery, and then I was able to pick up two additional XC (3.0 Ah) batteries for "free". Total for both brushless tools and 4 batteries was $299.
Essentially $179 for two brushed tools and a total of 3.0 Ah's worth of batteries, or $299 for two brushless tools and total of 12 Ah's worth of batteries.
bry@n
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I gotta ask, what's your feeling on buying on eBay.
The fuel sawzall can be had for $115 if you don't want the 9.0 battery.
The kit is great.
I got a 2897-22 kit for Christmas as a gift. Thinking of returning it for the one key.
The fuel sawzall can be had for $115 if you don't want the 9.0 battery.
The kit is great.
I got a 2897-22 kit for Christmas as a gift. Thinking of returning it for the one key.
kctyphoon
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I'll try to explain this as best I can, but it may not be perfect..
Well, not a lot for those models, but a few things, some not so obvious. A brushless motor is not simply a motor "without brushes". On a brushless motor, the positions of the magnets and coils are reversed. To accomplish rotation, the magnetic field of the coils that are now positioned on the outside need to be changed - quickly... to achieve this, the motors are AC powered (instead of DC) and they need to be controlled digitally.. digital control over AC power allows the fields to switch between + and - instantly. this eliminates the need for a physical connection to transfer current to what's rotating, which is what brushes do. With an brushless motor, there is no need for them.
Brushes do wear out. I've had to change them on my old dewalt drill years ago. They are easy enough to change, but they still produce friction and heat - those are both a parasite to a motors efficiency.
So what do you gain - the lastest technology in cordless tools. You should get about 10% longer runtimes, and in theory - longer motor life. You also get a tool that's digitally controlled, with what may be, superior built in overload protection... where an old brushed drill will chug along straining to do something it should not be doing - the digital controls will (should) shut the tool down before something burns up. As a note, the brushed m18 tools also have overload protection. If something draws too much current, or a wire gets too hot, it will stop the tool. Video demo posted below..
In its simplest form, older styled brushed tools were just a DC battery, running though a trigger that was simply a dimmer switch, and then to a DC motor.. brushless tools are a big step forward, and brushed tools have come quite a ways too..
All that said - brushless does not always mean a tool is more powerful. It simply means it uses a different technology. Admittedly, you don't gain a lot with these "brushless models" which is why most people either get the brushed or fuel versions, but nobody has said anything bad against them..
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bmwpowere36m3
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I get the general gist of BL tech.... However different isn't better. Efficiency/battery life sure is a small positive. I'm on the fence about switching over, but in any event BL is taking over. If you want top of the line performance, it's usually only offered in BL. The price also keeps coming down, which is nice.
*edit* watched the vid... added protection, buy why? Who does that....
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smokey0066
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I figured everyone was aware of these by now.. been out for a little while. They are selling out in stores, and it's a promo kit so they will not be replaced.. same price on the kit with the 7.25" fuel circular saw. They come down to $182 combined with the one key kit.. better hurry if you want one.. it'll be online for awhile im sure but many stores are selling out.. I just got the circular saw kit. The battery is massive... my bet is Milwaukee is doing this to get as many 9.0 batteries out into people's hands now since the outdoor power equipment is being released.. once you have a 9.0 battery and charger is a lot easier to convince yourself to get a string trimmer and such..
For comparison, the same circular saw kit that comes with a standard charger (instead of the rapid) and one 4.0 battery (instead of the 9.0) is $329.. you get a contractor bag though. Lol.
I caved and ordered my sawzall kit this morning. There is 1 sawzall kit left at my local HD however I just ordered online as I'm in no rush to receive it. With that said what is a realistic price to sell the 9.0 and rapid charger for? If any of you Milwaukee addicts are interested I'd let them go at a fair price as I've got a a few 5.0s to keep me going and don't really need the 9.0/rapid charger.
kctyphoon
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Ever see someone mix thinset, mud, concrete in a bucket with a cordless drill and a paddle?.. you'd be surprised....
Local market for 9.0 battery is $100, rapid chargers $40-$50. That's how I was able to justify my sawzall. $183-$140= $43 fuel zawsall
DFB
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I have one. The current 2313-20 the screen rotates so you can orient the picture if the camera head isn't facing just right.
Overall I like mine. This is are for close up inspection though 3 ft flex extension and you do need to be close to what you want to see, In general you are not going to see all the way down a wall cavity like maybe looking for wires. Good for internal engine work or even viewing some generally inaccessible area. Like in drains, they also have long 9 ft extensions for plumbing and other contracting use.
I tried to get a screen pic camera maybe 3" away from the pen. Lighting was on max setting
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kctyphoon
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Anyone notice all the new Milwaukee levels?
Sizes from 16" to 96".....
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/hand-tools/levels/mlbxm48
Sizes from 16" to 96".....
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/hand-tools/levels/mlbxm48
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Just to add to the mention above on the advantages of brushless motors, they're more efficient, especially at lower speeds, have more torque for the same motor weight, and have overload protection in the controller that keeps the magic smoke safely inside stalled motors.
Depending on the specifics, it's possible to design a brushed motor tool with better low end torque and efficiency and overload protection than you get with simplistic designs, but if the manufacturer is going to go to that effort, they might as well go brushless.
I'm a bit surprised that they're still using mechanical clutches on brushless drills. Once you've got a brushless controller in the tool, adding electronic torque control is trivial.
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Depending on the specifics, it's possible to design a brushed motor tool with better low end torque and efficiency and overload protection than you get with simplistic designs, but if the manufacturer is going to go to that effort, they might as well go brushless.
I'm a bit surprised that they're still using mechanical clutches on brushless drills. Once you've got a brushless controller in the tool, adding electronic torque control is trivial.
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