FigureItOut
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Well this is a little frustrating. The trimmer shows IN STOCK, so it should be shipping any day. The .095 trimmer line, however, still isn't in, so I'm betting mine won't ship until they get the line in.
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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I didn't think he came to a conclusion other than that whatever was wrong he wasn't going to bother fixing it. Maybe I missed it in there.
FigureItOut
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Did you have .095 line also?
Didn't order any line. Just the tool kit itself, Says it's in transit in Grand forks, ND headed to California
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FigureItOut
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Cool, thanks. Should be shipping soon then.
MikeF2316
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Did anybody order the hedge trimmer?
I think 32mm is the standard size of the ID for attachments, Milwaukee screwed up and made the OD of the connection 32mm which means ID os the attachments 33mm which I have never heard of anything that size.
a52-830
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i call this "disneyifing the time". if you go to a disney park, all the rides have "wait times" listed outside them. they are all wrong, disney adds time to the estimates, unless they are really short (5 minutes is as low as they go, basically a walk on).
they add time so that you have a better experience. you wait 45 minutes to ride on space mountain, while they told you 60 minutes. rather than being pissy about waiting 45, you are happy that you didnt wait 60.
you are not supposed to be mad milwaukee lied about the time, you are supposed to be happy that they arrived early.
kctyphoon
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Strange, they advertise the compact m18 vac as having a 1.25" inlet also..
Estimated delivery date is Tuesday. Remember that for high dollar shipments Acme has usually put sig required with Fedex.
chrisnazzy
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I did receive my 0882-20 vac today and had a chance to give it a try around the house. I will do a full write up tomorrow. It will be from a different perspective that dacan23 as I've never had any other cordless vac so my review will be fact based on how it performs the jobs I had planned for it vs my expectations.
BTW....I used attachments from my Kirby vac and Ridgid shop vac with zero issue!
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I think my explanation is more likely, they gave the date they would be in B&M stores. They are filling all pre-orders now, then ship inventory to retailers.
boomer12831
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The vacuum you guys are talking about, is it the 0880-20 ? I was gong to get that with the 2897-22 drill/driver combo set for 348.00 with the special they are running until the 25th. Getting second thoughts if the vac doesn't work that good.
chrisnazzy
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So apparently both batteries for my caliper didn't survive last summers AZ heat. Couldn't even get it to turn on....
....so sorry for using a ruler but your 33mm measurement appears correct.
First two attachments are from our Kirby vac and the 3rd is Ridgid. The Ridgid dues just barely squeeze on there.
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boomer12831
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Thanks Dacan, I wasn't sure which one you were talking about. I want to use it for a travel trailer. I think it would work out to be able to vacuum out the truck and also the trailer when on the road.
Ign
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We use this dog grooming attachment on our 0780 (that's the mo betta version of the 0880 'cause it's M28) and it fits perfectly, so yeah there's something fairly universal about these "old school" vacs
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bigtim1985
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I ordered the hedge trimmer and blower, both "tool" only, and the string trimmer kit. Only thing that shipped was the string trimmer kit.
When did you order them? I ordered them on 20% day which was days from they first were posted, perhaps your further down the line, but would still expect all pre-orders to ship next week.
Thankfully I think I got them at the lowest possible price, unlike my miter 2x9.0 kit which was only ordered on a 10% day....
Thankfully I think I got them at the lowest possible price, unlike my miter 2x9.0 kit which was only ordered on a 10% day....
kctyphoon
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The ridgid shop vac has an 1.25" hose I assume.. those Kirby brushes are listed as fitting any 1.25" hose as well..
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ABSTIFFGS
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I also got a shipping notification for the string trimmer kit but not the blower tool only. I ordered that almost a month later. I'm guessing they go in the order they where received.
bigtim1985
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Jan 2nd for the string trimmer kit, and Jan 8th for the blower and hedge trimmer bare tools. Did you order kits or bare tools?
Bruce Wayne
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Does anyone have the shockwave bits? How do they work?
Ign
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I FINALLY got around to installing the upgraded clamps on my 2130 stand light. The lower clamp is very vague, it doesn't "pop" closed. But it works, it will not let the tube slip.
I love how the instructions first tell you how to install the new clamps (left page) and then tell you how to remove the old clamps (right page). LOL
They also repeatedly refer to a socket head cap screw as torx or torx socket screw (it's not, it's hex) and repeatedly refer to thread locker as nyloc on that screw. But no matter, the instructions are adequate.
I love how the instructions first tell you how to install the new clamps (left page) and then tell you how to remove the old clamps (right page). LOL
They also repeatedly refer to a socket head cap screw as torx or torx socket screw (it's not, it's hex) and repeatedly refer to thread locker as nyloc on that screw. But no matter, the instructions are adequate.
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kctyphoon
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Anyone interested in one of those bucket light kits? All yours for the low price of $900
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/282333...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1156968346746&ul_noapp=true
Oh look - just $750 for the bare tool..
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-167...cTs_gN24LCqdLlV1netV9Pa_SLZ0a6D4-2hoCP83w_wcB
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/282333...7290-0%26rvr_id%3D1156968346746&ul_noapp=true
Oh look - just $750 for the bare tool..
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-167...cTs_gN24LCqdLlV1netV9Pa_SLZ0a6D4-2hoCP83w_wcB
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boomer12831
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KC - I can just see that thing catching a tel loop or service and bouncing across the road or a car hood
kctyphoon
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Yea I was kinda wondering how many times it'll survive getting bumped between the bucket and pole.. I think that price is a bit outrageous..
Works better now?
I bought the light with the free 5A pack and charger, but the box was old dirty and dusty so I figured it would need the new clamp kit. Sure enough it was new enough to have the updated clamps already.
Found out the easy way to tell before buying - the updated model has serials with G97 in them, the old clamp model will have G96 in the serial. The serial is on a label on the box right next to the UPC, so you can tell before purchasing and without removing it from the box.
DFB
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Good to know that!
Roobaix
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They work well IMO. There's better bits out there but the Shockwave aren't bad at all and are very easy to get, plus they have a ton of different bits and accessories like different length bit holders. They're what I use at work.
Bruce Wayne
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What do you think is a better option?
mobiledynamics
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Depends your POV. Bit's get lost, dropped, etc. Cheap and Disposable...any of the Red or Yellow Bit Kits at homers...
I like running 3" long bits - shallow profile, nothing get's lost. Just stays in the 1/4 holder. Wiha for me
DFB
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I really like the Milwaukee magnetic bit holders and socket adapters a real lot. And the color coding on the nutsetters is very handy too.
Good quality stuff and like been said different lengths in bit holders, I think they have 4 sizes something like 2" 3" 6" and 12" lengths. Plus they have locking bit holders too
I originally had the 36 pc Shockwave set, actually still do the case etc. but most of the 1 inch tips Philips and sq. tips that came with it are worn out, they are the ones I use most often and they are all consumables anyways. I had the early set they were known to wear quickly but new shockwave bits have been much improved I understand. Never broke one though. I have found a recent preference for the longer drive bits now days like the 2" or 3" for use in impact drivers.
ACME page shows like 10 available Milwaukee bit sets but looks like only 7 of them are the Shockwave
http://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/screw-and-nut-driver-set
Probably better cost wise to get box set than buy separate carded pieces I would think but depends what one really needs.
Obviously most tool brands seem to offer similar kits too.
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kctyphoon
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So a while ago I bought the smallest lithium jump pack that antigravity sells for my motorcycle. It's the "sport" model, I think it was $89 and it's rated as having a 7,500 mah battery. It's about the size of a smartphone, just a little thicker.
Brought it inside for the winter and thought, hmmm - that'll fit in the heated jacket no problem. So with some help from Garage Journal I was given the info, some help, and ordered the needed adapters. They are a female EC5 plug, and female 5.5mm barrel connector. Probably $12 for both. Parts came today and I made my little adapter plug. Right now all I can say is everything fits, and the jackets turns on. I'm gonna try to leave the jacket on tomorrow and see how long it runs for. I'm guessing it should be about 7 hours on high, maybe a little more if the pack stays on. The jump pack is actually thinner and less intrusive then the m12 battery with the power source. This way, it's all battery in the pocket without anything extra.. I'll see how this works out..
The sport model also has an HDMI out plug, so you can still charge your phone like the M12 power source, built in flashlight/strobe lights too for you edc guys.
Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-SPT-BLK Black Sport Jump Starter and Personal Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AH99L3A/?tag=atomicindus08-20
Brought it inside for the winter and thought, hmmm - that'll fit in the heated jacket no problem. So with some help from Garage Journal I was given the info, some help, and ordered the needed adapters. They are a female EC5 plug, and female 5.5mm barrel connector. Probably $12 for both. Parts came today and I made my little adapter plug. Right now all I can say is everything fits, and the jackets turns on. I'm gonna try to leave the jacket on tomorrow and see how long it runs for. I'm guessing it should be about 7 hours on high, maybe a little more if the pack stays on. The jump pack is actually thinner and less intrusive then the m12 battery with the power source. This way, it's all battery in the pocket without anything extra.. I'll see how this works out..
The sport model also has an HDMI out plug, so you can still charge your phone like the M12 power source, built in flashlight/strobe lights too for you edc guys.
Antigravity Batteries AG-XP-SPT-BLK Black Sport Jump Starter and Personal Power Supply https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AH99L3A/?tag=atomicindus08-20
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