The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[bcradio]

Speaking of compact and fuel blower. Cut some mdf. Used my craftsman shop vac nozzle and sealed it with tape. To see if it could push air in a more concentrated area, No difference. The fuel blower could not push more air out, it struggled.

The compact I felt was able to push more air thru the small nozzle. Had the compact for a few weeks, sold it when the fuel arrived. The compact ate a 5.0 battery in a 15 min full speed clean up of grass clippings. It did a good job.

The fuel blower is ok, I like that it's not heavy but I would not put it up there with the other name brands. It moves grass clippings but struggles to move mulch that is laying in or around grass. On cement it moves it, Ego blower I had previously had no problem moving mulch a few feet in all areas including in the grass.


Am I happy with it? Yes. Would I buy it again? No.

My experience has been very different with this. I've been able to blow everything that I wanted to and I don't blow a bunch of extra debris like some of the more powerful units do. The new Milwaukee fuel blower might be the best M18 tool I have so. Maybe you got a dud.

 

[one9gt]

What's the best deal currently on the string trimmer? Looks like $299 w/charger and single battery. Zoro might be better at $337 with a 25% off promo code applied. Any better deals out there?

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[Ign]

I ordered the hedge trimmer for $143 thru Zoro w 25% off. Their list is $191 so I added about $9 in drills to hit the $200 threshold.

I just don't need the string trimmer yet, I have 3 or 4 40V Ryobis to burn through (purchased when $40.03)

I'm also still eyeing the 58V Echo hedge trimmer which should drop to $135 eventually at my HD

and I'm just not willing to start even a fake FB account for the "FB deal." I know it doesn't make sense so no need to point that out.

 

[bcradio]

I added about $9 in drills to hit the $200 threshold.

Drills for $9... That's a steal.

 

[white91formula]

I ordered the hedge trimmer for $143 thru Zoro w 25% off. Their list is $191 so I added about $9 in drills to hit the $200 threshold.

I just don't need the string trimmer yet, I have 3 or 4 40V Ryobis to burn through (purchased when $40.03)

I'm also still eyeing the 58V Echo hedge trimmer which should drop to $135 eventually at my HD

and I'm just not willing to start even a fake FB account for the "FB deal." I know it doesn't make sense so no need to point that out.

You dont need a FB account to order it. You just paypal him the money and put what you are getting and the address in the comments. Mine came in 2 days.

 

[white91formula]

To all the people who got the fuel blower, is there a hang hole on the bottom like there is on the string trimmer and hedge trimmer?

 

[icu2tsx]

To all the people who got the fuel blower, is there a hang hole on the bottom like there is on the string trimmer and hedge trimmer?

Yes, there is.

 

[DerekV]

Wow, they include drills in kits now

Timesert kits come with them. "Drills" = not to be confused with the power tool that spins them.

 

[DerekV]

My experience has been very different with this. I've been able to blow everything that I wanted to and I don't blow a bunch of extra debris like some of the more powerful units do. The new Milwaukee fuel blower might be the best M18 tool I have so. Maybe you got a dud.

I like hearing good reviews on the blower because I really wanna get one haha. I love the idea of using it to dry my car/bike off. Touchless!

 

[Ign]

Incidentally Zoro has the M12 3.0 compacts and 6.0 XC's for just a few bucks over HD.com. But with SUPPLY8 you can get 20% off making for some pretty good pricing on these batts. I just ordered another 6.0 for $73.60

 

[Dennis Leigh Henry]

Dang, I'm going to have to spend more $, this time thru FB....... lol

 

[jshillin]

Anyone have the Milwaukee 2734-21HDP FUEL Sliding Compound Miter Saw Kit yet? I've been wanting a sliding miter saw for a while and thinking about grabbing one of the kits that comes with 2 of the 9AH batteries.

 

[Jamie V]

I have one and with the little that I've used it it works great.

 

[ishiboo]

Anyone have the Milwaukee 2734-21HDP FUEL Sliding Compound Miter Saw Kit yet? I've been wanting a sliding miter saw for a while and thinking about grabbing one of the kits that comes with 2 of the 9AH batteries.

I have one and have used it quite a bit. I just finished my upstairs with red oak 1X and it did wonderfully... plenty of power to dominate the oak. Trim cuts were very accurate - as good as my Bosch 5412L.

Moved outside a few days ago and started cutting standard pine 1X boards for trim, it cuts through them like they're not even there. Great to be able to wheel it around without messing with cords.

Incidentally, I sold my Bosch 5412L for like $325 and bought the new DB Glide at HD for $389 on clearance. Haven't taken it out of the box yet I like the Milwaukee M18 so well.

 

[jshillin]

I have one and with the little that I've used it it works great.

I have one and have used it quite a bit. I just finished my upstairs with red oak 1X and it did wonderfully... plenty of power to dominate the oak. Trim cuts were very accurate - as good as my Bosch 5412L.

Moved outside a few days ago and started cutting standard pine 1X boards for trim, it cuts through them like they're not even there. Great to be able to wheel it around without messing with cords.

Incidentally, I sold my Bosch 5412L for like $325 and bought the new DB Glide at HD for $389 on clearance. Haven't taken it out of the box yet I like the Milwaukee M18 so well.

Thanks guys, I'm REALLY considering one. CPO has the kit with 2 9AH batteries for $539 shipped today and it seems like a heck of a deal to me.

 

[ishiboo]

Thanks guys, I'm REALLY considering one. CPO has the kit with 2 9AH batteries for $539 shipped today and it seems like a heck of a deal to me.

It is. Buy it - you won't regret it. I paid $599 and did the Menards 11% rebate at HD for right around the same effective price... that's pretty much as low as I've seen it go. I figure the 9.0 batteries are "worth" about $100-120 each as new batteries (if you figure splitting up a kit)... so about $280-290 you can put on the miter saw, and it's definitely worth it.

 

[chrisexv6]

I have one and have used it quite a bit. I just finished my upstairs with red oak 1X and it did wonderfully... plenty of power to dominate the oak. Trim cuts were very accurate - as good as my Bosch 5412L.

Moved outside a few days ago and started cutting standard pine 1X boards for trim, it cuts through them like they're not even there. Great to be able to wheel it around without messing with cords.

Incidentally, I sold my Bosch 5412L for like $325 and bought the new DB Glide at HD for $389 on clearance. Haven't taken it out of the box yet I like the Milwaukee M18 so well.

When HD was doing the 150/200 off promo I seriously considered the Milwaukee slider. After the promo and 10% off coupon I had it down to 448+tax.

The biggest thing that stopped me is no current (or even planned) AC adapter. It would be replacing my corded Bosch slider (5412L just like you!) which is plugged in 90% of the time. Then I took a look at what Ive used my 5412 for over the years, and could count on one hand the amount of times I needed anything over the capacity of a 7.25" slider. I really just used it for casing and baseboard trim. Occasionally crown molding, and very rarely anything larger.

Picked up the Ridgid 7.25" cordless for 169. Just used it for trim and its spectacular. Weighs 24 lbs, dual bevel (not that its really necessary), etc. The other option was the DeWalt 20V 7.25" slider for 239, but I didnt like the fact that it wasnt dual bevel, and for some reason the demo model fence wouldnt slide....not sure if thats how it really is or if the demo fence was just screwed down on purpose.

I ran into a clearance on the Bosch glider as well and just HAD to pick it up. 289 - 10% coupon, I really couldnt just LEAVE it there. Sold my 5412L the day after putting it on CL, so I have no regrets. Havent even fired up the Glider, yet, though.

 

[Jamie V]

I have three 9.0 AH batteries now and I swap them between my string trimmer, hedge trimmer, vacuum, and miter saw. This stuff works as good as any 120v items I own.

 

[jshillin]

I have three 9.0 AH batteries now and I swap them between my string trimmer, hedge trimmer, vacuum, and miter saw. This stuff works as good as any 120v items I own.

I kinda wish I didn't already have the EGO 56v String Trimmer and Blower and waited on Milwaukee, but I don't have a bad thing to say about the EGO items. Tons of power and they work great.

I still want a couple 9AH batteries and this damn Miter saw though.

 

[ishiboo]

I kinda wish I didn't already have the EGO 56v String Trimmer and Blower and waited on Milwaukee, but I don't have a bad thing to say about the EGO items. Tons of power and they work great.

I still want a couple 9AH batteries and this damn Miter saw though.

I think the EGO 56v stuff is more powerful and probably better as your primary outdoor tool.

Waiting is a fun game. I wish Milwaukee had an 18v chainsaw. And better cordless nailers. Overall though, I love the platform.

 

[jshillin]

I think the EGO 56v stuff is more powerful and probably better as your primary outdoor tool.

Waiting is a fun game. I wish Milwaukee had an 18v chainsaw. And better cordless nailers. Overall though, I love the platform.

I picked up the Milwaukee M18 Trim nailer a couple weeks ago. The little I've used it so far has been good.

 

[bcradio]

I think the EGO 56v stuff is more powerful and probably better as your primary outdoor tool.

Waiting is a fun game. I wish Milwaukee had an 18v chainsaw. And better cordless nailers. Overall though, I love the platform.

15ga nailer is great... probably the best battery powered 15ga out there currently. Could it be better? Yes, all tools can be better, but it's the best available now so I'm satisfied with it.

I really wish they would make a chainsaw also.

 

[Ign]

Thanks guys, I'm REALLY considering one. CPO has the kit with 2 9AH batteries for $539 shipped today and it seems like a heck of a deal to me.

Several of us did $480 thru Acme around BF, but this time of year $540 seems great. Yes that included the 2nd 9.0

 

[CTobes]

Has anyone heard anything about Milwaukee working on a cordless framing nailer?

I have the 15 gauge and 18 gauge cordless nailers and love them both.

As always, thanks for all the info!

 

[jshillin]

It is. Buy it - you won't regret it. I paid $599 and did the Menards 11% rebate at HD for right around the same effective price... that's pretty much as low as I've seen it go. I figure the 9.0 batteries are "worth" about $100-120 each as new batteries (if you figure splitting up a kit)... so about $280-290 you can put on the miter saw, and it's definitely worth it.

OK, you talked me into it.... I just placed my order. I wanted a nice one to make a few more shelves in the coming weeks and this will be perfect!

Now, time for a small table saw.

 

[chrisnazzy]

Responding to a request in another thread for opinions on the M12 jigsaw, I shared some thoughts on mine. I also stated that my only real complaint with any of my Milwaukee M12/M18 tools is that some of them have raised rubber bumpers on the side of the tool that protects them when they are laid down.
In the heat of AZ these bumpers have a tendency to melt and flatten on the side they rest on in my box.

Now it reaches 128 degrees here in the summertime and pretty much our entire summer is over 100-110 degrees. In fact we have lots of nights that don't dip below 100 degrees before the sun comes up again so I haven't really thought to complain much about this but at the request of another member I said I would post the pics here as well and inquire if anyone else has experienced this.

These were taken last night. Since buying my 2897 kit 2015 my older non-fuel drill and impact are basically just loaners/backups now. I didn't realize how bad they had gotten until pulling them out yesterday. The 4th pic shows that it doesn't happen as bad on my newer Fuel drill and the last pic is the same drill in the 2nd pic afterI cut and scraped out the melted bumper.

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[a52-830]

anyone have anything to say about the M18 FUEL grinder (2781)? how fast does it go through 5AH batteries?

thanx. . . . . .

 

[JimDon]

Great Grinder. I keep a thin cut-off blade on it constantly. Gets about 25 minutes of run-time with 5.0 battery and the cut-off blade. I have two 9.0s, but I have not used them on the grinder yet. You may get less than 25 minutes with a grinding wheel -- I don't know for sure cause that's not how I use it. Would not trade it for anything. Hanging a suspended ceiling and cutting runners, or any other metal cutoff, and you can go anywhere and do anything with it without being tied to a power cord. I suppose it would be classed as a burglary tool since it will go thru any hardened padlock that I've come across so far. That and my 3-foot long HKP bolt cutters, I guess. But I digress.
Cheers,
Jim Don

 

[MikeF2316]

Responding to a request in another thread for opinions on the M12 jigsaw, I shared some thoughts on mine. I also stated that my only real complaint with any of my Milwaukee M12/M18 tools is that some of them have raised rubber bumpers on the side of the tool that protects them when they are laid down.
In the heat of AZ these bumpers have a tendency to melt and flatten on the side they rest on in my box.

Now it reaches 128 degrees here in the summertime and pretty much our entire summer is over 100-110 degrees. In fact we have lots of nights that don't dip below 100 degrees before the sun comes up again so I haven't really thought to complain much about this but at the request of another member I said I would post the pics here as well and inquire if anyone else has experienced this.

These were taken last night. Since buying my 2897 kit 2015 my older non-fuel drill and impact are basically just loaners/backups now. I didn't realize how bad they had gotten until pulling them out yesterday. The 4th pic shows that it doesn't happen as bad on my newer Fuel drill and the last pic is the same drill in the 2nd pic afterI cut and scraped out the melted bumper.

To me, that's unbelievable. I mean the heat, not what you say. Around here, we whine when it hits 35°C or only 95°F! (But it's a wet heat!) I just can't imagine that melting without setting it on a heat source! I just went and looked at my equivalent bumpers, unsurprisingly, they still all look good.

 

[chrisnazzy]

To me, that's unbelievable. I mean the heat, not what you say. Around here, we whine when it hits 35°C or only 95°F! (But it's a wet heat!) I just can't imagine that melting without setting it on a heat source! I just went and looked at my equivalent bumpers, unsurprisingly, they still all look good.

That's why I took pics of 4 different tools with the same issue. I was happy that the newer Fuel hammer drill and impact don't seem to be as effected though.

These are also all resting on a Snap-on KRL drawer liner. I suppose it could be due to a reaction between the two materials but I'm skeptical. I've always assumed that if they were on the smooth metal drawer itself the same would occur just obviously minus the transferred texture. My other evidence that this is more a result of heat vs. reaction with drawer liner is that my SO hard handle screwdrivers get stuck in their trays also. Each time I use them in the summer I have to literally give them a little tug to "unsnap" them from the tray.

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[Fix Until Broke]

anyone have anything to say about the M18 FUEL grinder (2781)? how fast does it go through 5AH batteries?

thanx. . . . . .

I use mine a lot and am very happy with it. You can 't lean on it quite as hard as a 120v corded unit, but it will do anything reasonable you ask of it. I sharpen 3) 24" mower blades with it using a 5.0 battery and it will get 4 of the 6 edges done before draining it. These are very dull blades that require a lot of grinding. With a 9.0 battery it works just as well but lasts a lot longer. I got ~45 min of continuous grinding out of it with a flap wheel on a 9.0 battery which is sufficient for most projects.

I've also a 7" carbide concrete surface grinding wheel that weighs about a pound - I usually run it on my 9" 15 amp corded Milwaukee grinder. When I first got my 9.0 battery, I put the 7" wheel on the 2781 with a 9.0 and went out and ground the edges of my sidewalk so the snow blower wouldn't catch it in the winter. Both the battery and grinder worked fine - the only issue was getting it started. You pull the trigger and the grinder runs for about 0.200 seconds and then over currents and cuts out. You can pull the trigger again and it runs a bit longer, spins a bit faster, repeat a couple times and then it will get to full speed and stay there while you grind. I went through a 9.0 battery in about 5 min doing this .

I figure if it will take this abuse, it's good to go.

 

[fivespdcat]

That's why I took pics of 4 different tools with the same issue. I was happy that the newer Fuel hammer drill and impact don't seem to be as effected though.

These are also all resting on a Snap-on KRL drawer liner. I suppose it could be due to a reaction between the two materials but I'm skeptical. I've always assumed that if they were on the smooth metal drawer itself the same would occur just obviously minus the transferred texture. My other evidence that this is more a result of heat vs. reaction with drawer liner is that my SO hard handle screwdrivers get stuck in their trays also. Each time I use them in the summer I have to literally give them a little tug to "unsnap" them from the tray.

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Did you ever contact milwaukee to see what they say about it? Seems like something they should fix.

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[brett14]

Everyone see the new m18 sliding dual bevel mitre saw? I'd be all over it for plumbing if it were smaller

 

[Mickk59]

Brett,
Yes.. very nice but a bit pricey, but when mine takes a dump I'm all over it!!

 

[Jamie V]

Everyone see the new m18 sliding dual bevel mitre saw? I'd be all over it for plumbing if it were smaller

A bunch of us have had ours since Black Friday. Works great.

 

[jfranci3]

Thanks for all the posts here. I had originally bought a 3/8" square drive 18v Bosch impact. After I bought it and threw away the packaging, I realized these M12 Fuel line could deliver 90% of the Tq and I could get a right angle ratchet with the same battery, I decided to sell the Bosch tool.
While I still had both, I tried the M12 2452 vs the 18v brush-ful Bosch unit on my car's lug nut. Neither could break it from the get go, and my torque wrench indicated that were around 140ft/lb (spec is 90). I then loosened and reset the lug to 130, then 125, then 120.... until one of the impacts could handle it. The Milwaukee unit was able to do it at 90, the Bosch maybe needed a few less. I then let the Milwaukee unit go full tight on the lug, I it looked like I got 125ft/lb on the tighten side (if you believe my wrench).


Question for you... I don't believe I need a square drive impact, hex impact, and drill. For my fathers day list, does it make sense to put a 3/8 to 1/4" hex adapter and (clutched) drill on the list? Is there any reason to buy an unclutched hex driver for a home owner if have a clutched drill and 3/8 impact?

 

[fivespdcat]

I've got an old bosch 12v driver. Is there a point for a DIYer? Not really unless you just want one. It's sort of a specialized tool since the power is so low and it doesn't do anything that a drill with a quick release doesn't already do.

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[jshillin]

Everyone see the new m18 sliding dual bevel mitre saw? I'd be all over it for plumbing if it were smaller

Yep, ordered one yesterday for $539 shipped with 2 9AH batteries. Go back a page or so in this thread to see a couple posts about it. Some of the guys got it last year for I think $490. Mine should be delivered tomorrow, but I doubt I get to mess with it before the weekend.

 

[Ign]

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Question for you... I don't believe I need a square drive impact, hex impact, and drill. For my fathers day list, does it make sense to put a 3/8 to 1/4" hex adapter and (clutched) drill on the list? Is there any reason to buy an unclutched hex driver for a home owner if have a clutched drill and 3/8 impact?

Yes, I've long maintained adapting sq to hex is superior to the other way around. That way u get a true dedicated sq drive impact which can also be a 1/4" hex quick change chuck (w adapter). You gain some Z but rarely an issue for driving wood screws.

 

[kctyphoon]

anyone have anything to say about the M18 FUEL grinder (2781)? how fast does it go through 5AH batteries?

thanx. . . . . .

Not sure of the model #, but I have the fuel grinder with the paddle trigger. I just used it last night with a 9.0 battery. I grinded the heads off the factory rivets that held the rear leaf spring hangers on the frame of my f350. Did all 4 rivet heads and had 1 bar left on the pack., had to be about 30 minutes of constant grinding with a metal grinding wheel.. im guessing about the time, but it definitely took a while. I was pretty impressed with it..

I did some cutting with my corded dewalt, and while the m18 doesn't seem to hit the crazy rpm like the corded, I actually prefer that. Feels safer and more controllable, like the cutting wheels have less of a chance of catching something and exploding in my face.. still - I use a full face mask to guard against the sparks and anything that might go wrong.

Was also using it with a 40?grit sanding/grinding sandpaper disc to knock off any surface rust on the frame.. really nice being cordless.. works very well..