The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[chrisexv6]

I couldn't say how it compares to the other M18 nailers as I have only used the M18 15ga in their lineup.

K, thanks. I was mostly asking to be sure it was the angled nailer you were referring to.

Seems they have a 15 ga AND a 16 ga angled nailer. Not sure if you've checked lately, but the 15 ga angled nailer kit is on the HD website for 239 (!!!). 16 ga version still at 399.

 

[bcradio]

Just got this:

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

MILWAUKEE® EXPANDS WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR M18™ HIGH DEMAND™ 9.0 BATTERY PACK

In consultation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), Milwaukee Tool is voluntarily expanding the warnings and instructions for the MILWAUKEE M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack (model no. 48-11-1890).

If highly conductive or corrosive fluids get inside the M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack in sufficient quantities, they can cause the battery pack to fail. Failure can include short-circuit which, in the extreme situation, can result in smoking or fire, even when not in use. Examples of highly conductive or corrosive fluids include seawater, certain industrial chemicals and bleach or bleach-containing products.

This safety notice does not require users to return their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack.

Milwaukee Tool is committed to your utmost safety while delivering the highest quality and most innovative products in the power tool industry.

For more information, go to milwaukeetool.com/SafetyNotices.

Any customers who believe highly conductive or corrosive fluids have entered their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack should immediately contact Milwaukee Tool at 1-844-577-5515 (7am to 10pm Eastern Time Sunday through Saturday).


Your Milwaukee Tool Customer Service Team
1-844-577-5515
7am to 10pm Eastern Time
Sunday through Saturday

 

[bcradio]

K, thanks. I was mostly asking to be sure it was the angled nailer you were referring to.

Seems they have a 15 ga AND a 16 ga angled nailer. Not sure if you've checked lately, but the 15 ga angled nailer kit is on the HD website for 239 (!!!). 16 ga version still at 399.

Sorry, yes it is an angled gun. The 16ga angled is much harder to find nails for vs the straight one. If you are looking into the 16ga, keep that in mind.

 

[dacan23]

Cant remember if you can use a 5 1/2" blade.

Thanks!

Damn, I was looking for something for the weekend and no home depot anywhere near me has the 5 3/8 in stock in store

 

[franzdom]

I need the M18 fan.

 

[neonlazer]

Just got this:

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

MILWAUKEE® EXPANDS WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR M18™ HIGH DEMAND™ 9.0 BATTERY PACK

In consultation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), Milwaukee Tool is voluntarily expanding the warnings and instructions for the MILWAUKEE M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack (model no. 48-11-1890).

If highly conductive or corrosive fluids get inside the M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack in sufficient quantities, they can cause the battery pack to fail. Failure can include short-circuit which, in the extreme situation, can result in smoking or fire, even when not in use. Examples of highly conductive or corrosive fluids include seawater, certain industrial chemicals and bleach or bleach-containing products.

This safety notice does not require users to return their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack.

Milwaukee Tool is committed to your utmost safety while delivering the highest quality and most innovative products in the power tool industry.

For more information, go to milwaukeetool.com/SafetyNotices.

Any customers who believe highly conductive or corrosive fluids have entered their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack should immediately contact Milwaukee Tool at 1-844-577-5515 (7am to 10pm Eastern Time Sunday through Saturday).


Your Milwaukee Tool Customer Service Team
1-844-577-5515
7am to 10pm Eastern Time
Sunday through Saturday

Good on them for notifying but nothing wrong with the product. Just bigger battery = bigger fire/boom/etc

 

[epg0]

Cant remember if you can use a 5 1/2" blade.

I just checked, and it can support 5 1/2.

My HD also has this in stock:
http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-5-1-2-in-x-18-Tooth-Framing-Saw-Blade-D0518X/202021702

It seems like there are more 5 3/8 options, just online only

 

[franzdom]

Update was able to order the M18 fan 0886-20 from Home Depot this afternoon. This morning it would not let me. They have lowered the price to $69 which seems quite reasonable. I always drag out a little fan like this to work on cars in the summertime, keeps the mosquitoes off as well as keeping some heat at bay. It will be really nice to do without the cord!

 

[jfranci3]

Sorry, yes it is an angled gun. The 16ga angled is much harder to find nails for vs the straight one. If you are looking into the 16ga, keep that in mind.

I didn't have an issue finding 16g paslode brand nails at HD. The 16g angles nailer doesn't work consistently. If you're going to lay down $200+, buy a used or reconditioned Paslode unit. Much better, smaller, lighter, etc.

 

[Hockey37]

Update was able to order the M18 fan 0886-20 from Home Depot this afternoon. This morning it would not let me. They have lowered the price to $69 which seems quite reasonable. I always drag out a little fan like this to work on cars in the summertime, keeps the mosquitoes off as well as keeping some heat at bay. It will be really nice to do without the cord!

Had my eye on the fan. The lowered price, which looks like maybe the new standard price, was enough to get me to bite. I like the fact it gives you both the A/C and battery option.

 

[Ign]

I think I was one of the first to order the fan and I got a Gen 1. It just has 4 holes on the bottom but they're not slotted for mounting on a screw head or nail head. I later ordered a second fan for the house and it has the slotted holes.

I'm tempted to order another and return my first one with the oversight design.

 

[Hockey37]

I think I was one of the first to order the fan and I got a Gen 1. It just has 4 holes on the bottom but they're not slotted for mounting on a screw head or nail head. I later ordered a second fan for the house and it has the slotted holes.

I'm tempted to order another and return my first one with the oversight design.

Did you notice any other significant differences between V1 & V2?

 

[one9gt]

Update was able to order the M18 fan 0886-20 from Home Depot this afternoon. This morning it would not let me. They have lowered the price to $69 which seems quite reasonable. I always drag out a little fan like this to work on cars in the summertime, keeps the mosquitoes off as well as keeping some heat at bay. It will be really nice to do without the cord!

They've been $40 at my Home Depot for quite some time now


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[DFB]

16 gauge Milwaukee nailers work just fine anyone has a problem using it user error sorry to say but I'm I'm calling out the ******** on that because I'm tired of hearing it.

16 gauge angle nails are easy to find

so are 5 3/8 blades

WTF

 

[chrisexv6]

16 gauge Milwaukee nailers work just fine anyone has a problem using it user error sorry to say but I'm I'm calling out the ******** on that because I'm tired of hearing it.

16 gauge angle nails are easy to find

so are 5 3/8 blades

WTF

I totally didnt need it, but I ordered the 15 ga angled nailer kit last night for 229. The 16 ga version was 399.

Im curious why they have both a 15 and 16 ga angled nailer, when most manufacturers make a 16ga straight and 15ga angled.

 

[DFB]

I totally didnt need it, but I ordered the 15 ga angled nailer kit last night for 229. The 16 ga version was 399.

Im curious why they have both a 15 and 16 ga angled nailer, when most manufacturers make a 16ga straight and 15ga angled.

The straight in 16ga is probably more common

The angled magazine just gives another option

And that's pretty much how arrived at my decision to purchase it

I bought mine on sale for close to the same price several months ago the 16 gauge straight wasn't on sale at that point so weighed my options and made the purchase since I had been holding out on buying for a while.

And I did post about this once before here in this Milwaukee thread. I have loads of 16 straight nails for my air nailer and probably would have went that route if it was available just so I didn't have to buy more fasteners.

Just as an FYI the straight did go for about that same sale price probably 2 months later for a short while and I felt kind of ripped off at that point.

But I'm over it

And happy with my purchase

So thinking just missing the sales really...IMO the 15 though stronger isn't as popular or moving as much and that's why its being discounted more steadily.

I wouldn't mind having the 15ga especially for hanging doors

What is it just $229 ...is that HD?

I may grab one

Those guys from OZ on youtube have good videos on the Milwaukee nailers using all 3 at the same time on real job applications and not just playing around bouncing nails into boards on a table. Feedback with them is the 15 has even slightly more recoil than the 16.

I do agree totally about the poor finish on the handle that they mentioned and with steady use it will possibly cause some skin irritation. I took a fine fiie to mine smoothing out the rough edges where the two halves fit together. I also did that on several pistol grip style tools too, a drill and an impact I think it was.

Without going into a bad mouth product rant here they really should kick up a notch the quality on some of the molding and fitment. I actually have older products that I feel are nicer in overall finish than some of the current stuff

I much as I drink RED koolaid I don't let it go to my head

Just like my Heineken

 

[PelicanPines]

My name is Pines... and I'm a Milwaukaholic... June's purchases...
and YES... in the upper right... that's a 3" roloc backing pad... for the polisher... I made it...

2nd Impact... because 2 is better than one...

and... a bag found on Amazon Warehouse Deals... for $8... and a 2402-22 with a free 6amp

 

[Ign]

Made a 3" roloc backer pad for my M12 polisher. Ran an M6-1.0 into the brass insert of the 3" roloc.

Had to use an impact gun to break the threadlock on the oem 2" pad.

Works freaking PERFECT. $6 investment in the 3" pad.

If I had a lathe... I would turn a new adapter M6 on one end... M9 on the other.

That's crazy! Where ever did you get that idea??

Starting at post #25.......I still use this setup A LOT. Like for thousands of ends of Al tube every month.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257382

 

[PelicanPines]

That's crazy! Where ever did you get that idea??

First I was wtf when I measured the threads after I got the polisher... I have a bunch of 3" supplies for my aircat random orbital sander... I googled it... found the solution here in this fine forum... so I did it...

 

[chrisexv6]

The straight in 16ga is probably more common

The angled magazine just gives another option

And that's pretty much how arrived at my decision to purchase it

I bought mine on sale for close to the same price several months ago the 16 gauge straight wasn't on sale at that point so weighed my options and made the purchase since I had been holding out on buying for a while.

And I did post about this once before here in this Milwaukee thread. I have loads of 16 straight nails for my air nailer and probably would have went that route if it was available just so I didn't have to buy more fasteners.

Just as an FYI the straight did go for about that same sale price probably 2 months later for a short while and I felt kind of ripped off at that point.

But I'm over it

And happy with my purchase

So thinking just missing the sales really...IMO the 15 though stronger isn't as popular or moving as much and that's why its being discounted more steadily.

I wouldn't mind having the 15ga especially for hanging doors

What is it just $229 ...is that HD?

I may grab one

Those guys from OZ on youtube have good videos on the Milwaukee nailers using all 3 at the same time on real job applications and not just playing around bouncing nails into boards on a table. Feedback with them is the 15 has even slightly more recoil than the 16.

I do agree totally about the poor finish on the handle that they mentioned and with steady use it will possibly cause some skin irritation. I took a fine fiie to mine smoothing out the rough edges where the two halves fit together. I also did that on several pistol grip style tools too, a drill and an impact I think it was.

Without going into a bad mouth product rant here they really should kick up a notch the quality on some of the molding and fitment. I actually have older products that I feel are nicer in overall finish than some of the current stuff

I much as I drink RED koolaid I don't let it go to my head

Just like my Heineken

I have the 16 ga (straight) Ryobi AirStrike. I have loads of pneumatic nailers (including a 15 ga angled Bostitch).

I would hope hte fit and finish with the Milwaukee would be on par or better than the Ryobi, but maybe not? All of the pics make the Milwaukee case look like one piece, somehow (I know its not).

I have little to no issue using the Ryobi 16 ga. Nails sink pretty well, I get the occasional "didnt go below the surface" but just like using the Milwaukee, I think its a user-error....really need to be ready for the recoil otherwise it wont sink all the way.

I bought the 15 ga angled on my HD card so there is always the 1 year return policy to fall back on. Honestly not even sure if Ill even open it before returning, but figured Id order while it was cheap so I dont regret later (they advertised 229 until 6/28, then on 6/29 made the price 239 so I didnt really need to rush but my crystal ball is in the shop so I didnt know)

 

[theoldwizard1]

Any small cordless wire crimpers? Like for 22ga down to 10ga wires?

I have around 1000 crimps to make and am not looking forward to doing them all by hand

All of the commercial ones are big and $$$ !

Look at it this way. You will be able to crush beer cans without using your forehead !

 

[theoldwizard1]

Damn, I was looking for something for the weekend and no home depot anywhere near me has the 5 3/8 in stock in store

Make sure it has carbide tips unless you need a super fine finish cut. With carbide tips it will cut right through 2by material no problem !

 

[theoldwizard1]

if highly conductive or corrosive fluids get inside the m18 high demand 9.0 battery pack in sufficient quantities, they can cause the battery pack to fail.

really ??????

 

[DFB]

I am wondering what these fluids are myself!

 

[kctyphoon]

I am wondering what these fluids are myself!

Saltwater, bleach products...

 

[DFB]

I have the 16 ga (straight) Ryobi AirStrike. I have loads of pneumatic nailers (including a 15 ga angled Bostitch).

I would hope hte fit and finish with the Milwaukee would be on par or better than the Ryobi, but maybe not? All of the pics make the Milwaukee case look like one piece, somehow (I know its not).

I have little to no issue using the Ryobi 16 ga. Nails sink pretty well, I get the occasional "didnt go below the surface" but just like using the Milwaukee, I think its a user-error....really need to be ready for the recoil otherwise it wont sink all the way.

I bought the 15 ga angled on my HD card so there is always the 1 year return policy to fall back on. Honestly not even sure if Ill even open it before returning, but figured Id order while it was cheap so I dont regret later (they advertised 229 until 6/28, then on 6/29 made the price 239 so I didnt really need to rush but my crystal ball is in the shop so I didnt know)

Don't read into that wrong really the finish on the Milwaukee is actually pretty superb in IMO its just where the two halves meet at the trigger at least on mine and I guess also in the OZ video there was slight edge was that just enough to rub on your finger if weren't wearing gloves and really who doing that right

Like I said a touch with a fine file even just a nail file was just enough to smooth it out for me and you cant even tell.

I've seen the tear down videos too AvE did the Ryobi completely pulled it apart And the guys from Oz split the case open on the Milwaukee though that's as far as they went.


So the HD sale was limited time offer and is over now?

Chris your just returning it? I looked at the all the cordless finish nailers in HD on display one day me and GC buddy

I do like the Milwaukee unit a lot over most of the other tool brand configurations.

Whatever works for ya I say. One of my pals has been professional carpenter for decades but he works steadily for another guy so most tools he uses are owned by that business but he only buys Ryobi for himself go figure

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Off topic

I'm a working guy

Tools are meant to used but not abused

Buying working tools can a be funny purchase really, one spends a lot of money for recommended quality and of course you expect the best on delivery and usually that's acceptable but when their put into actual use they get used and scratched and worn and rubbed and scraped up

The way I see it they are not trophies

But I'll admit I was slightly disappointed when I heavily scratched up the nose of my 2763 ripping of some old truck bumper

 

[kctyphoon]

Oh, and I just picked up the 12" Milwaukee measuring wheel.. they make a 6" model too..so much nicer than the others that are out there. It seems very robust when you compare them, and not much more money either. Solid purchase for someone that needs one. Also has a sort of "plumb bob" dial by the wheel that hangs under gravity for the guys wanting to be as accurate as possible with a wheel.

It actually has a trigger switch for a brake, and a button to reset the dial without having to pick the wheel up off the ground.. lol

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-12-in-Aluminum-Measuring-Wheel-48-22-5012/207191751

Heres the Lufkin model for only $10 less. I think Milwaukee did a good job making a more robust product and still being close in price.

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Lufkin-12-1-2-in-Contractors-Measuring-Wheel-PSMW48CL/300881550

 

[chrisexv6]

Don't read into that wrong really the finish on the Milwaukee is actually pretty superb in IMO its just where the two halves meet at the trigger at least on mine and I guess also in the OZ video there was slight edge was that just enough to rub on your finger if weren't wearing gloves and really who doing that right

Like I said a touch with a fine file even just a nail file was just enough to smooth it out for me and you cant even tell.

I've seen the tear down videos too AvE did the Ryobi completely pulled it apart And the guys from Oz split the case open on the Milwaukee though that's as far as they went.


So the HD sale was limited time offer and is over now?

Chris your just returning it? I looked at the all the cordless finish nailers in HD on display one day me and GC buddy

I do like the Milwaukee unit a lot over most of the other tool brand configurations.

Whatever works for ya I say. One of my pals has been professional carpenter for decades but he works steadily for another guy so most tools he uses are owned by that business but he only buys Ryobi for himself go figure

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Off topic

I'm a working guy

Tools are meant to used but not abused

Buying working tools can a be funny purchase really, one spends a lot of money for recommended quality and of course you expect the best on delivery and usually that's acceptable but when their put into actual use they get used and scratched and worn and rubbed and scraped up

The way I see it they are not trophies

But I'll admit I was slightly disappointed when I heavily scratched up the nose of my 2763 ripping of some old truck bumper

The 229 seemed to have been a temporary price. Now replaced by a sale but "only" down to 239.

I feel like last month or so the same 15 ga was 269.

I might not keep it only because I really dont need it. The 16 ga Ryobi works just fine for trim, if I ever need a 15 ga again it would be something like crown and Id probably use a small compressor with it (the cordless nailers are nice but heavy, would hate to be working overhead with one). On the flipside, it would be nice to have a small M18 battery pack, for times that I dont need a 4, 5 or 9ah.

 

[Bighead38]

The 229 seemed to have been a temporary price. Now replaced by a sale but "only" down to 239.

I feel like last month or so the same 15 ga was 269.

I might not keep it only because I really dont need it. The 16 ga Ryobi works just fine for trim, if I ever need a 15 ga again it would be something like crown and Id probably use a small compressor with it (the cordless nailers are nice but heavy, would hate to be working overhead with one). On the flipside, it would be nice to have a small M18 battery pack, for times that I dont need a 4, 5 or 9ah.

I hear ya on the batteries. I only have "2" 5.0 batteries.
I really want to pick up one of the smaller batteries for weight savings when I don't need the runtime/power of a big battery.

 

[MikeF2316]

Saltwater, bleach products...

I wonder what happens if you bang a nail into one, or run in a screw...

 

[neonlazer]

I'll be damned if I heard Milwaukee has boots for the new m12 ratchets on Nick Morello's live video on FB.

 

[franzdom]

I hear ya on the batteries. I only have "2" 5.0 batteries.
I really want to pick up one of the smaller batteries for weight savings when I don't need the runtime/power of a big battery.

Do it, I love the compact 2.0 battery!

 

[kctyphoon]

The 2.0 batteries are a nice option. It's been proven that the higher amp hour batteries result in a more powerful tool though. So don't be disappointed with a small power loss. Nothing life changing.

 

[deberly12]

My used kit that I bought has 3 5 ah batteries. The only thing I have really used much of yet is the light that comes in basically every set....it is amazing by the way... I have about 10 or 15 hours on it and the battery still has 3 bars. The battery weighs about 10 times what the light does lol.

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[chrisexv6]

Yeah, there are definitely some tools that dont really need such a large pack. Lights, possibly the nailers, etc.

I only have 4, 5 and 9aH packs, which Ive used on the handheld worklight, oscillating multi tool, etc. Its pretty comical when the battery weighs 3x the tool and its completely overkill.

 

[DFB]

So is this boot on Mr Nicks site a real Milwaukee thing or is the it the Snappy option that also fit pretty well

I agree the compacts for most M18 lights like the flashlight or the stick light don't really need larger unless your running them for all day use like maybe setting up plumbing in dark corner or something, or doing a day long job under a vehicle.

I most often use compact batteries on several of the different M18 impacts mostly the 2653 and the 2754

And they last long enough for me

As for big draw always run a 4.0 on the 2763 and 2655B

I have multiples of those sizes

I save the my one 5.0 for the cordless saw use mostly. I like the balance using a 5.0 with that. The 9.0 is bit heavy there.

Plus my single 9.0 is committed to weekly transfer pump use right now with that one 5.0 as a backup.

 

[chrisnazzy]

We used my M18 led light with a fully charged 5AH the last time we went camping. On for about 4 hours and still 4 bars.

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[DFB]

We used my M18 led light with a fully charged 5AH the last time we went camping. On for about 4 hours and still 4 bars.

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Wow that's wicked good!

 

[kctyphoon]

Milwaukee's full safety notice for the 9.0 if it hasn't already been posted..
Edit - yea it was posted a few pages back. I'll just leave this up for anyone that missed it.



IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

MILWAUKEE® EXPANDS WARNINGS & INSTRUCTIONS FOR M18™ HIGH DEMAND™ 9.0 BATTERY PACK

In consultation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”), Milwaukee Tool is voluntarily expanding the warnings and instructions for the MILWAUKEE M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack (model no. 48-11-1890).

If highly conductive or corrosive fluids get inside the M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack in sufficient quantities, they can cause the battery pack to fail. Failure can include short-circuit which, in the extreme situation, can result in smoking or fire, even when not in use. Examples of highly conductive or corrosive fluids include seawater, certain industrial chemicals and bleach or bleach-containing products.

This safety notice does not require users to return their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack.

Milwaukee Tool is committed to your utmost safety while delivering the highest quality and most innovative products in the power tool industry.

For more information, go to milwaukeetool.com/SafetyNotices.

Any customers who believe highly conductive or corrosive fluids have entered their M18 HIGH DEMAND 9.0 battery pack should immediately contact Milwaukee Tool at 1-844-577-5515 (7am to 10pm Eastern Time Sunday through Saturday).


Your Milwaukee Tool Customer Service Team
1-844-577-5515
7am to 10pm Eastern Time
Sunday through Saturday

 

[DFB]

Wow that saftery notice is really something but guess you never know under what environments the tools can be put into service

Chloride solutions are probably found in lot a places especially these days