Hey bsechris. I just received an e-mail promo from ACME. They have the 2899-22 M18 Fuel hammer drill/surge impact kit that was on your list for $319 as opposed to the normal $429. The pricing is only good through 3/7/2017.
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Hey bsechris. I just received an e-mail promo from ACME. They have the 2899-22 M18 Fuel hammer drill/surge impact kit that was on your list for $319 as opposed to the normal $429. The pricing is only good through 3/7/2017.
DerekV
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kctyphoon
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I like the 7.25.. just too use to the blade on the right side... I have the 6.5" also
I actually like the blade left better, but go the 7.25 too when the 249 promo kit came out and I could stack it with the 200.00 off promo. ~180 for the bigger FUEL circ saw, 9.0Ah battery pack and quick charger? Sign me up.
I find myself doing more sheet good cutting down so the extra depth of cut isnt really a big deal. But if I end up doing outside stuff (with 4x4, 4x6, etc) the bigger saw might come in handy. I have a corded worm drive too, but thats something I might not ever use again.
I find myself doing more sheet good cutting down so the extra depth of cut isnt really a big deal. But if I end up doing outside stuff (with 4x4, 4x6, etc) the bigger saw might come in handy. I have a corded worm drive too, but thats something I might not ever use again.
DFB
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Some HD's are clearancing (tool only) for $75
That is an amazing price for that!
I just never seem to see these kind of deals in the one store near here.
Saw preference I have said it before I have got quite used to the line of sight with left side blade on a cordless saw, nice to have both though and I still cant get over how lightweight that 2731 is though. I easily use either.
Seems that I have a growing list for some additional cordless tools lately
Anyone have the cordless planer?
That is an amazing price for that!
I just never seem to see these kind of deals in the one store near here.
Saw preference I have said it before I have got quite used to the line of sight with left side blade on a cordless saw, nice to have both though and I still cant get over how lightweight that 2731 is though. I easily use either.
Seems that I have a growing list for some additional cordless tools lately
Anyone have the cordless planer?
ABSTIFFGS
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I have the M12 FUEL 5-3/8 saw. I really like it. I mostly use it for cutting sheet goods and have done a few 2x's with. Did fine, just had to take her a little slower. I also have the 6.5" non fuel saw. I built an entire garage for my neighbor with it. That saw did everything I asked of it. I got the 7.25 9.0 kit a few months back too. I haven't really played with that one too much yet though.
white91formula
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Any stores in particular?
My friend got the 2 in Johnston RI, know Smithfield RI had a few on Monday, sure Attleboro probably had some, no clue if any left.
mobiledynamics
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OT, but has the sticklight on the M18 or m12 changed ?
The original floodlight had a bump from 1K to 1500 lumens.
The original floodlight had a bump from 1K to 1500 lumens.
Locker537
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I saw it for $70 locally, which was not good enough for me to pick it up.
Believe it or not, a couple/few years ago one of my stores had it clearanced down to 25.03. Of course I picked one up! Works great for drying cars.
DFB
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As far as I know the only that's changed on sticklights has been the prices
They been selling for prices like $59/$49 now, but originally were $89/$79
300/140 lumens for the M18 and 200 lumens on the M12
Now I'm curious...which light is this?
mobiledynamics
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The Hexagon Floody.
It was 1K. I'm not sure if the model # technically change, but it's now 1500K
It was 1K. I'm not sure if the model # technically change, but it's now 1500K
It's probably 50, they just dropped Tues night I think, price check it at SCO
Guess when they updated it for the 9.0, your right it is now 1500 lumens, it was 1100. Now its called the M18 Rover Floodlight, same model number.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2361-20
Would like to test the updated one vs my prior gen one.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2361-20
Would like to test the updated one vs my prior gen one.
mobiledynamics
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I don't have any 9.0 batteries, but I looked at the current Hex at Homers compared to the one I have. I have 2 of these...the one I have on the truck to compare is about 2 years old ? Anyhow, with a 5.0 battery, there is still plenty of room for a extra deeper battery.
Me wonders how ~long~ ago this was updated ?
Me wonders how ~long~ ago this was updated ?
white91formula
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I remember that, my local HD has like 10 of them for that price. I almost grabbed one or two but i did not have any m18 stuff at the time so i didnt, wish i had now. oh well
DFB
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Yes there is plenty of xtra room with a 5.0 but that 9.0 wont fit in the existing one and the clearance issue is a very small amount too
Interesting about the lumen rating on that 2361 light. But I wonder if there if it is a misprint?
Looking at the current Milwaukee page it does have conflicting numbers. In the spec box it lists 1500 but in the text it still says 1100 lumens/1300 lux
HD page has 1500 in the spec box too but IMO HD is notorious for misinformation
On the other hand ACME, CPO, Toolup and ToolBarn all have it listed as 1100 lumens still
Other than that has been no press release or updated reviews to be seen on that yet.
Guess I will find out when I get my new one, The rep had ACME CS tell me they going to send out to me one of the upgraded ones for all their messing around about getting the handle change. We shall see about that
Interesting about the lumen rating on that 2361 light. But I wonder if there if it is a misprint?
Looking at the current Milwaukee page it does have conflicting numbers. In the spec box it lists 1500 but in the text it still says 1100 lumens/1300 luxHD page has 1500 in the spec box too but IMO HD is notorious for misinformation
On the other hand ACME, CPO, Toolup and ToolBarn all have it listed as 1100 lumens still
Other than that has been no press release or updated reviews to be seen on that yet.
Guess I will find out when I get my new one, The rep had ACME CS tell me they going to send out to me one of the upgraded ones for all their messing around about getting the handle change. We shall see about that
bsechris
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Update on the string trimmer... Its very powerful but you can and probably will see it bog down if you are playing around with it. It slowed down a bit on some thick and tall patches of green grass. I cant see any reason it wouldn't preform on actual trimming, not mowing like I was doing.
Interesting fact, you can operate it with one hand. Nice to do if one of your arms is hurt or you actually don't have the second arm. Thats something I can't see happening with any gas mower due to heat.
Interesting fact, you can operate it with one hand. Nice to do if one of your arms is hurt or you actually don't have the second arm. Thats something I can't see happening with any gas mower due to heat.
mobiledynamics
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The Handle Change can easily be done by dropping it off at the Red Service Center.
I hate that though....the only time I've been there was once, and they out scratches on a brand new tool I left with them. Granted tools get scratches, but cmon...
I hate that though....the only time I've been there was once, and they out scratches on a brand new tool I left with them. Granted tools get scratches, but cmon...
DFB
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Yup that *****...let it be you tell them!
Dang that handle change could be done on the kitchen table too and that pretty much too was my intention but they don't want to sell me a handle but rather give a new light go figure
So now I was just looking...a real factory service center is 200 miles from me and the closest tool repair is 100 miles according to Milwaukee map finder online. I'm thinking when a few of my tools get up to passing the 5 yr. warranty I might just sell some. Probably be all new stuff out by then anyhow
I do have a few batteries that are out of warranty already. I did a Makita service on an old 7.2V drill once and that was it. Needed new pack of batteries and these early ones were hard soldered inside the case. They didn't even want to fix it but I sent it in anyways and including the shipping cost was almost as much as the tool was new.
I hate the Makita batteries
I recently seen a post here on GC for a battery rebuild place somebody was recommending so I looked and they wanted $75 to rebuild my old Makita 18v NiMH batteries. Then I looked on Amazon and I can buy new OEM ones for that same price!
Man I hate Makita batteries
A couple of days ago I went and checked my 5 3/8 HF saw batteries after reading about Ign's new 12v 2530 FUEL saw because I want one soon but dang they were still good.
Darn it they just wont die.
But while I was at it I also checked out my old Makita 12v battery along with the 18's I have (but those I use the them often with my 6 1/2 saw). So turns out the Ni- Cad 12V was totally dead and wouldn't take a charge at all.
I hate the Makita batteries
Now just bought two knockoff Makita Ni Cads thru Amazon to try. One 12v and 18V. Price was unbelievably cheap plus there was a deal if bought two got a percentage discount and was no extra shipping charge either.
Tracking says should be here Sat. so we will see about them .
.mobiledynamics
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The one I was comparing that was in my truck purchased 2 years ago, the handle looked the same dimensionalwise to the one at Homers that clearly had a spec on the packaging that showed 1500 lumens
MO-Iron
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I may need to upgrade.
I have a m28 impact that has always done what I needed it to do until today. I needed to change a trailer tire on the side of three lanes of very fast and crowded highway. One of the lugnuts was cross threaded and I needed to shear it off. I had to take the extra time to dig out a breaker bar to do the job. Will a Fuel 2763 shear a 1/2" bolt in reverse?
I take good care of my trailers and probably will never have to do this again, but why waste a good excuse to buy or upgrade a tool.
I have a m28 impact that has always done what I needed it to do until today. I needed to change a trailer tire on the side of three lanes of very fast and crowded highway. One of the lugnuts was cross threaded and I needed to shear it off. I had to take the extra time to dig out a breaker bar to do the job. Will a Fuel 2763 shear a 1/2" bolt in reverse?
I take good care of my trailers and probably will never have to do this again, but why waste a good excuse to buy or upgrade a tool.
Ign
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With a good charge on an XC battery, I would say yes.
The 2763 was actually the first M18 tool I bought 'cause I also wanted a kick *** cordless impact and I knew I'd be dead before Milwaukee pulled their heads out and revived the M28 line.
DFB
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Well if 1500 lumens is printed right on packaging then there can really be no dispute that's what its supposed to be now.
Now I'm curious to how exactly they achieved all these running changes
I have to say I think this light has the great controls, the 2 different light settings modes are each separate from the power switch unlike the M12 Rover where you have to cycle thru the power modes to make changes or 2130 tower light and the lanterns where its all on one switch including the OFF position,
Well if 1500 lumens is printed right on packaging then there can really be no dispute that's what its supposed to be now.
Now I'm curious to how exactly they achieved all these running changes
I have to say I think this light has the great controls, the 2 different light settings modes are each separate from the power switch unlike the M12 Rover where you have to cycle thru the power modes to make changes or 2130 tower light and the lanterns where its all on one switch including the OFF position,
If they modified the light to fix the 9Ah pack, could they be saying it will be brighter with the extra current from the 9Ah pack? But still 1000 lumens with a 4 or 5Ah pack?
Ign
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I wouldn't think so, the LEDs shouldn't be pulling that much that they'd tax a 5.0 to the point of losing that much brightness. But I can't prove it, maybe I'm wrong....
kctyphoon
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Finally showing their age and slowly giving way.. if you notice, none of the actual seems have split open exposing my hand.. it's all from wear.. best gloves I've had.. still using them.
DFB
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Finally showing their age and slowly giving way.. if you notice, none of the actual seems have split open exposing my hand.. it's all from wear.. best gloves I've had.. still using them.
With some duct tape be good for another year
Ign
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Has anyone heard credible ramblings of M12 Surge? I have NOT, but hoping.
Checked one in HD, does say 1500.
Well if 1500 lumens is printed right on packaging then there can really be no dispute that's what its supposed to be now.
Now I'm curious to how exactly they achieved all these running changes
I have to say I think this light has the great controls, the 2 different light settings modes are each separate from the power switch unlike the M12 Rover where you have to cycle thru the power modes to make changes or 2130 tower light and the lanterns where its all on one switch including the OFF position,
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DFB
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Dancan thks for picture!
Interesting packaging. So I guess the question remains has there been some actual physical change in components or is it mainly marketing...does the asterix represent both numbers and along with runtime is the lumen increase being based on using a 5.0 or larger battery ?
This is neat at the end of the video this guy takes the whole thing apart It was published 8/1/2016
I wonder is that the new mounting bar?
Interesting packaging. So I guess the question remains has there been some actual physical change in components or is it mainly marketing...does the asterix represent both numbers and along with runtime is the lumen increase being based on using a 5.0 or larger battery ?
This is neat at the end of the video this guy takes the whole thing apart It was published 8/1/2016
I wonder is that the new mounting bar?
mobiledynamics
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The pic in the vid looks exactly like the new 1500 lumens one I have and also LOOKS like the same exact one I have that was 2 years old. I don't have any 9ah batts but I took it to the local service center just to see, and the 9 AH batts fit fine. Prior to him grabbing a battery, he told me it won't fit, etc, yadda, yadda. I told the service rep that I spoke with Milwaukee Customer Service and while they won't send me this so called upgraded hanger bar (mentioned in another thread) but I could drop it off at the local service center for warranty swap as long as it's under warranty. When the rep pulled the 9ah, he was surprised it fit.
With that said, the rep was was adament that it would not fit, as he has a working knowledge base of a entire DIFFERENT handle. He says there is a slight curve that protrudes out where the current bar is, but he does not have the SKU for it a it's not out in the wild yet.
He did mention that they were plans for a plans for a One Key He floody, etc, etc.
Who knows what the right answer is....but for the wikipedia, my 2 year old hex floody fit a 9 ah just fine...
With that said, the rep was was adament that it would not fit, as he has a working knowledge base of a entire DIFFERENT handle. He says there is a slight curve that protrudes out where the current bar is, but he does not have the SKU for it a it's not out in the wild yet.
He did mention that they were plans for a plans for a One Key He floody, etc, etc.
Who knows what the right answer is....but for the wikipedia, my 2 year old hex floody fit a 9 ah just fine...
mobiledynamics
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Well if 1500 lumens is printed right on packaging then there can really be no dispute that's what its supposed to be now.
Now I'm curious to how exactly they achieved all these running changes
I have to say I think this light has the great controls, the 2 different light settings modes are each separate from the power switch unlike the M12 Rover where you have to cycle thru the power modes to make changes or 2130 tower light and the lanterns where its all on one switch including the OFF position,
I have 2 of the newer flood as well - can't recall the specks but I think it goes up 3K on high. Anyhow, 85% I'm always using the Hex floody..just fwiw
DFB
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Just looked up my purchase...bought a 2361-20 LED floodlight on 8/14/14 from CPO
Mine doesn't fit a 9.0
Mine doesn't fit a 9.0
Roobaix
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Finally showing their age and slowly giving way.. if you notice, none of the actual seems have split open exposing my hand.. it's all from wear.. best gloves I've had.. still using them.
Mine have lasted me 1 year so far. They're more worn than yours, but they're not falling apart. I plan on ordering a few more pairs soon. Best gloves I've ever used as well.
I haven't either but I'd get one if they made it.
New addition, right angle impact. Collection is growing. Been more in a tool buying mode lately rather than actually putting them to work [emoji53] . should be handy though, and for fifty bucks I couldn't pass it up at the HD.
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DFB
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^^^ Solid deal at $50. You will find a plenty of use for it, especially as a socket driver. I've been more than happy with my purchase of a RA M12 impact tool and I even paid full price!