The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

DerekV · Feb 24, 2017

DFB said:
Derek that looks like a protective rubber boot on the tool in your photo...

Is it a Milwaukee part?

Haha, no, it's just PlastiDip. The same kind you dip your tool handles into. I didn't really like how that came out, so I got the spray kind (see new pics). Way better. Does a surprisingly good job protecting things. Probably due for a new coat...

DFB · Feb 24, 2017

DerekV said:
Haha, no, it's just PlastiDip. The same kind you dip your tool handles into. I didn't really like how that came out, so I got the spray kind (see new pics). Way better. Does a surprisingly good job protecting things. Probably due for a new coat...

Dang dude that's slick

Looks pretty good from the pictures.

Hey that could be an idea to cover up the scratches on the nose of my 2763

DerekV · Feb 24, 2017

DFB said:
Dang dude that's slick

Looks pretty good from the pictures.

Hey that could be an idea to cover up the scratches on the nose of my 2763

Haha thanks. Yeah it's not bad...totally reversible too

Ign · Feb 24, 2017

and earlier in this thread here:
http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=6276936&postcount=7097

I posted about my 2755B removing caliper bolt brackets on a '12 Ram which I could tell were factory based upon the Loctite still on the threads and the fact that the truck only had 85k miles.........well and I've serviced the truck since it was purchased off the dealer lot new.

The 2755B is theoretically identical to the 2754 just with a 1/2" anvil.

As I said, they're potent for their size and extremely maneuverable given their relative compactness.

DerekV · Feb 24, 2017

When stuff isn't very rusty, the 275x impacts are alright. Otherwise, they just ratttttttle away

dacan23 · Feb 25, 2017

Yeah Westwood, the only factory one in the area, others are 3rd party servicers.

DerekV said:
Which one did you go to? I've been to the one in Westwood (MA) and it's pretty cool. Funny because the Dewalt service center is right next door, same building and everything.

Firebrick43 · Feb 25, 2017

Well I am officially addicted. Started a few months ago with an m12 propex tool. Their multipling! Yesterday I framed the gables with 2x6 outlooks and cut 20 sheets of 5/8 OSB with my fuel 2731 cordless saw and used only 1/2 the battery (9.0). More powerful than my old (and worn) skill 77

The surge fuel hydraulic impact or drove 3" screws all day quietly and quickly. Much faster than a standard impactor. Have to be careful or you will bury the screw head it's so fast.

The 2704 fuel drill is as powerful as my trusty corded magnum, my never use it again?

The Milwaukee electrician pouch is serving well as a mini carpenters belt, the 6 in one electrical pliers blow my kleins out of the water

Milwaukee inkzalls do write ok when wet as advertised.

I am even thinking of getting a Milwaukee tool box. Sick I know

hoston23 · Feb 25, 2017

I don't know how it happened, but somehow I got 2 Sawzalls from the rebate. O well.

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Ign · Feb 25, 2017

Firebrick43 said:
Well I am officially addicted. Started a few months ago with an m12 propex tool. Their multipling! Yesterday I framed the gables with 2x6 outlooks and cut 20 sheets of 5/8 OSB with my fuel 2731 cordless saw and used only 1/2 the battery (9.0). More powerful than my old (and worn) skill 77

The surge fuel hydraulic impact or drove 3" screws all day quietly and quickly. Much faster than a standard impactor. Have to be careful or you will bury the screw head it's so fast.

The 2704 fuel drill is as powerful as my trusty corded magnum, my never use it again?

The Milwaukee electrician pouch is serving well as a mini carpenters belt, the 6 in one electrical pliers blow my kleins out of the water

Milwaukee inkzalls do write ok when wet as advertised.

I am even thinking of getting a Milwaukee tool box. Sick I know

Yep, it's too late for you. Now running cords, tripping over them, untangling them, and then rolling them up at the end of the day will feel like using a typewriter instead of a word processor. IOW you're addicted to the convenience of cordless.

DFB · Feb 25, 2017

Haha that cord thing...speaking of that I plugged in my dual head halogen stand light yesterday (pretty much just to check to see if both bulbs were still good and while it was lit I also did few comparisons to some Milwaukee worklights) BUT the heat coming off it was so intense really always was hot but after using the new LED lights where and when I'll be using that old one again I really don't know...unless I need the warmth!

Ign · Feb 25, 2017

Yeah, I've got one of those old dual-head halogen lights, too. I can't fault all lights like that 'cause this one was extra cheap - I think it came from a Homier traveling tool sale, and as a result all the pivots were loose and it never stayed aimed or hardly upright for that matter. But I remember burning myself several times reaching for the back of the light housings to try to re-aim them after they would inevitably sag to point at the floor.

You'd think I'd learn after the 2nd or 3rd time burning myself (I did with the kitchen stove when I was a very young lad) but it seemed I never did learn when it came to this light.

DFB · Feb 25, 2017

Speaking of the LED lights my ACME/Milwaukee correspondence over the 2361 handle to accommodate the 9.0 ah battery has been ongoing still with several more emails

The latest one says...

"just received word back from our representative that the though the part is out there and you're able to get it, it does dramatically weaken the frame of the floodlight. The new lights are in production that will accommodate the 9.0 AH batteries; however we are looking at a month or two away for those to come in."

:dunno:

ff.emt33 · Feb 25, 2017

hoston23 said:
I don't know how it happened, but somehow I got 2 Sawzalls from the rebate. O well.

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Does that mean I can have one?!?!

Distrophe · Feb 25, 2017

hoston23, did you spend over $200? That would get 2 sawzallz I think. I spent $120 so waiting for 1 sawzall.
Will you be thinking of selling 1 of those?

JettaGetUpandGo · Feb 25, 2017

DFB said:
Speaking of the LED lights my ACME/Milwaukee correspondence over the 2361 handle to accommodate the 9.0 ah battery has been ongoing still with several more emails

The latest one says...

"just received word back from our representative that the though the part is out there and you're able to get it, it does dramatically weaken the frame of the floodlight. The new lights are in production that will accommodate the 9.0 AH batteries; however we are looking at a month or two away for those to come in."

Do you plan on throwing your light off a cliff? I agree the hang bar is weaker compared to the original (less material due to clearance needed for the battery), but I don't expect to have any issues with it. Even if the light fell off a 2-story roof (why are you working on a roof in the dark?) and hit a rock just right, a new hang bar is $2.10.

Home Depot and some other sellers have had the updated light for months already. Same part number for the light, so there's no way to differentiate them unless you see it in person.

Firebrick43 · Feb 25, 2017

Ign said:
Yep, it's too late for you. Now running cords, tripping over them, untangling them, and then rolling them up at the end of the day will feel like using a typewriter instead of a word processor. IOW you're addicted to the convenience of cordless.

Ran my Bosch rotary hammer yesterday. While it fast, light, and very little vibration I couldn't help but continually think, "God I wish this was cordless"

icu2tsx · Feb 25, 2017

newest addition to the addiction. This thing is heavy.

DonkeyFluffer · Feb 25, 2017

icu2tsx said:
newest addition to the addiction. This thing is heavy.

So tempted to get one. Is it still $698?

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icu2tsx · Feb 25, 2017

DonkeyFluffer said:
So tempted to get one. Is it still $698?

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Yeah it is. Bought the bottom and top separately. So it came out to about $484

saulvg99 · Feb 25, 2017

The new addition to my Milwaukee impact collection. The 2861 friction ring mid torque impact. Can't wait to try it out.

Some size comparison pics.

2861 feels pretty light with the 1.5 battery, little bit heavier with the 5.0. Going to try and use it with the 1.5 and see how much use I can get from it. If I can get a days use, that would work for me.

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DFB · Feb 25, 2017

saulvg99 said:
The new addition to my Milwaukee impact collection. The 2861 friction ring mid torque impact. Can't wait to try it out.

Some size comparison pics.

2861 feels pretty light with the 1.5 battery, little bit heavier with the 5.0. Going to try and use it with the 1.5 and see how much use I can get from it. If I can get a days use, that would work for me.

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Great size comparisons photos. And looking forward to getting one myself :thumbup:

saulvg99 · Feb 25, 2017

DFB said:
Great size comparisons photos. And looking forward to getting one myself [emoji106]

Thanks. Here's some more comparing the 2861 to the m12 3/8 impact and the 2763.

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hoston23 · Feb 25, 2017

Distrophe said:
hoston23, did you spend over $200? That would get 2 sawzallz I think. I spent $120 so waiting for 1 sawzall.
Will you be thinking of selling 1 of those?

No, I spent $139 on the big hole saw set, the 28 piece Ohio Tool had on sale. But I gave one away to one of our workers and the other one I'm trading for some Snap-on testers. I have the cordless M18 fuel and the m12 non fuel, so a cordless one is pointless

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Ign · Feb 26, 2017

For those that still insist in believing that more amp hours only equates to more run-time and not more performance, RTR finally conclusively proved what I've known all along (albeit with the wrong brand):
http://www.realtoolreviews.com/does-size-matter-dewalt-flexvolt/

Caparris · Feb 26, 2017

Liking the size of that mid torque version... maybe!

Caparris · Feb 26, 2017

Is there a boot available for the mid-torque impact?

Bighead38 · Feb 26, 2017

You guys see this? New Milwaukee socket and ratchet sets.

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-swivel-ratchet-socket-set/

The ratchet looks a lot like my gear wrench swivel. I really like the square end on the socket and the hard stamped size. Looks like a nice little kit to throw in my work bag.

one9gt · Feb 26, 2017

Caparris said:
Is there a boot available for the mid-torque impact?

This is the only reference I've been able to find for a boot

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Bighead38 · Feb 26, 2017

More pictures of the socket and ratchet.

http://www.coptool.com/milwaukee-tool-38-socket-sets-sae-metric/

DFB · Feb 26, 2017

Ign said:
For those that still insist in believing that more amp hours only equates to more run-time and not more performance, RTR finally conclusively proved what I've known all along (albeit with the wrong brand):
http://www.realtoolreviews.com/does-size-matter-dewalt-flexvolt/

Both motor speed(rpm) and torque! :thumbup:

Interesting too which tools tested benefited the most :beer:

Distrophe · Feb 26, 2017

hoston23 said:
No, I spent $139 on the big hole saw set, the 28 piece Ohio Tool had on sale........
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Well nice score then. :thumbup:

I almost did that one, but I don't need it yet.
I spent just over $100 on a bunch of sawzall blades. Although the per blade price is higher than say, a 25 or 50 pk, I got a much greater variety of ones I'll use often. 9 and 12" "Ax" blades are sweet.

kctyphoon · Feb 26, 2017

I've decided my Milwaukee splurge will be on the mid torque when the tax return comes in.. gotta get my old truck up and running again, so I'll give me something to play with..

txusa03 · Feb 26, 2017

Bighead38 said:
You guys see this? New Milwaukee socket and ratchet sets.

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-swivel-ratchet-socket-set/

The ratchet looks a lot like my gear wrench swivel. I really like the square end on the socket and the hard stamped size. Looks like a nice little kit to throw in my work bag.

Why u have to post this... :drool:

I also like the square end no rolling away and use a wrench.

kctyphoon · Feb 26, 2017

Not sure why they just can't put out a complete set..

Bighead38 · Feb 26, 2017

txusa03 said:
Why u have to post this... I also like the square end no rolling away and use a wrench.

Because even though I don't need them I still want them. Makes you feel better when others feel the same way

Bighead38 · Feb 26, 2017

kctyphoon said:
Not sure why they just can't put out a complete set..

I have a feeling they will in the future. Personally I think they should have skipped chrome though and just made all of their sockets impact rated.

JettaGetUpandGo · Feb 26, 2017

I have a habit of holding onto a socket to keep it on the bolt/nut while turning the ratchet with the other hand. I actually don't like the square edges for this reason. Maybe they could have just done the last 3/8" of the socket square instead of the taper. It would have still kept them from rolling and still given a place for a wrench to grab on to.

Funny how they mention the engraved size markings as a selling point since that's how all sockets used to come.

They look cool though, so that's all that matters, right?

Bighead38 · Feb 26, 2017

Are they ever going to come out with m18 fuel multi tool?

dacan23 · Feb 27, 2017

The 2763 was down to $140 at HD stores that were clearing them out, unlikely to find one as they went quick at $160.

dacan23 · Feb 27, 2017

Surge kit with two 5.0s $239 or with Fuel hammer drill $319, HD pro buy of the week.

http://www.homedepot.com/b/Featured...ithium-Ion-Brushless-Power-Tools/N-5yc1vZcgdt

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