The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[Badger 13]

After years of using a Makita 9.6v right hand drill, I updated to a Milwaukee 12v right hand drill. I thought of the 18v since I have tools in that line, but like the compactness of the 12v. So far it works in the same tight places the Makita did, and I'm happy with the 12v.

 

[Ign]

The M12 right angle drill is.....meh

The M18 still has a 3/8" chuck so WTF, not much point unless you're only invested in M18

 

[icu2tsx]

I think I'm going to go with the 2361 M18 rover, I feel it suits my work best, that paired with the M18 Stick Light should cover the bulk of my lighting needs. That'll surpass my current setup my light years.. lol

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I just got the Rover. Some kits out there still have the free XC battery inside the box. They share the same sku and same price but if you are lucky enough you will find the one with free battery inside. The part # ends in P and has the picture of free battery on the box.

 

[MikeF2316]

The M12 right angle drill is.....meh

The M18 still has a 3/8" chuck so WTF, not much point unless you're only invested in M18

I have the M12 right angle. While its performance is not awe inspiring, it has done everything I've asked it to. It will drive a #10 screw where no other driver will fit. It drills holes in the same situations.

 

[DFB]

You mean on that Facebook tool group buy sell trade thing right? I didn't see the bare tool underhood light. Only the kit for 200$. Maybe I'm missing it?

I pulled it up it yesterday so I will see if I can link to it now.

Fir type in Milwaukee lights in the search box (on the left on his page) both light offers come up.

I always understood if the ad was still up the offer is still good

 

[DerekV]

New M18 Rover Flood Light.... woo hoo only $99

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...-Rover-Mounting-Flood-Light-2365-20/302829131

BOOM - so pumped on this one!

 

[DerekV]

Milwaukee hardhat light available at Ohio power tool - $59
https://www.ohiopowertool.com/p-176...d-rechargeable-hard-hat-headlamp-2111-21.aspx

It's really too bad the other head lamp isn't rechargeable. I wonder if you can wear the hard hat light without a hard hat. Maybe snip off the helmet claws so they don't dig into your head.

If you wouldn't mind popping it on without a hard hat (when you get it) and reporting back on fitment, that'd be awesome [emoji106]

 

[ocloc24]

BOOM - so pumped on this one!

Ooh when is this out? I might as well just hold off and get this one

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[16again]

Fir type in Milwaukee lights in the search box (on the left on his page) both light offers come up.

I always understood if the ad was still up the offer is still good

You are correct.

 

[dacan23]

One thing that bugs me on the new usb lights, is they are not usb-c, even though they dont need usb-c capabilities, nothing should be released today with usb micro as it is going to be quickly a thing of the past.

 

[bcradio]

Ooh when is this out? I might as well just hold off and get this one

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Ditto. I am interested in this light as well. Does anyone know when it will be out?

 

[dacan23]

I am surprised HD has been on top of adding products in advance, wasnt like that before. No one else has it on their site, even Milwaukee. So I am thinking October maybe.

Ditto. I am interested in this light as well. Does anyone know when it will be out?

 

[bcradio]

I am surprised HD has been on top of adding products in advance, wasnt like that before. No one else has it on their site, even Milwaukee. So I am thinking October maybe.

I saw that ToolGuyd predicted October as well, so I am guessing around then.

 

[ocloc24]

I saw that ToolGuyd predicted October as well, so I am guessing around then.

Damn it, I was hoping to order that rover light this week, but I know I'll be pissed at myself in the long run when the new one comes out. It looks like it's much more versatile and would be less of a hassle to try to position the light where you want it. I guess I'll be patient.. I'll just get the stick light for now.

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[ocloc24]

Great.. because I was so distraught over the light, I just bought the Fuel 1/4" Die Grinder. I figured for $150 Its worth giving a shot. I use die grinders daily, and I'm not expecting it to replace my air ones, but hopefully for light jobs this will cut it. My Die Grinder and Air Hammer are the only things I regularly drag out a hose for anymore. I didn't even know they made this till a month or so ago. Now if only they could produce a cordless air hammer... we can all dream right?

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[jfranci3]

I have the M12 right angle. While its performance is not awe inspiring, it has done everything I've asked it to. It will drive a #10 screw where no other driver will fit. It drills holes in the same situations.

Wouldn't the right angle impact be more handy and have more tq? Seems like the hex drill bits would be smaller than a normal drill bit, you can drive fasteners in better, and put a 1/4 socket adapter for auto work.

 

[firworks]

Damn it, I was hoping to order that rover light this week, but I know I'll be pissed at myself in the long run when the new one comes out. It looks like it's much more versatile and would be less of a hassle to try to position the light where you want it. I guess I'll be patient.. I'll just get the stick light for now.

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I dunno that original work light is pretty fantastic. I miss mine often (I gave it to a my GF's sister for Christmas as she was putting up several hundred feet of fencing on her farm everynight after work in the dark). It was definitely my favorite light. Based on the change in form factor I would expect that new Rover light to have less light output. The old one is just like, 12 COB LEDs direct mounted to a big aluminum heatsink blasting away through some collimating lenses.

I've got some good footage of it here:

It spanks the other lights.

 

[kctyphoon]

Great.. because I was so distraught over the light, I just bought the Fuel 1/4" Die Grinder. I figured for $150 Its worth giving a shot. I use die grinders daily, and I'm not expecting it to replace my air ones, but hopefully for light jobs this will cut it. My Die Grinder and Air Hammer are the only things I regularly drag out a hose for anymore. I didn't even know they made this till a month or so ago. Now if only they could produce a cordless air hammer... �� we can all dream right?

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My honest opinion, if you were gonna invest into 2 lights, my suggestion would be this.. the m18 stick light, and the first gen 2000 lumen rocket tower light. The tower light can be found for $199 now, with a free 5.0 battery I think. Those 2 models combined will cover just about anything for you. The idea is that they are so dis-similar from each other, that they cover both spectrums of what anyone could need. One nice large wide area flood light, and one nice small hand held flood light.

I have, or had, MOST- not all, but most of Milwaukee's cordless lights.. all the others are just different forms of similar lights. They are ALL good, they ALL excel at specific tasks, but those 2 models I mentioned combined CAN cover anything. you'll NEVER get rid of one of the tower lights after you own one.. trust me, I have 2 of them staring at me now. I've used them a lot for washing or working on the car at night, even used them to set telephone poles at work. Point being, don't get two that are similar to each other. You wanna get two models as far apart from one another as you can. Think of it like this, just to use working on a car as an example - the tower light can be used to light up an engine bay, one whole side of a car, and the m18 stick is what you'd take under the car for the hard access areas.

 

[kctyphoon]

Ok - I got a question of my own here.. I may soon be in the market for one of the fuel SDS drills.. so my question is this. Does anyone see ANY practical differences between these two models other than the handle style? I honestly cant see a reason to pick one over the other besides just a preference.. thoughts ?? Input for anyone is a help...

Number 1 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...dle-Rotary-Hammer-Bare-Tool-2713-20/206931790

Number 2 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...1-in-SDS-Plus-Rotary-Hammer-2712-20/205334546

I'm leaning towards the first one, the "bosch bulldog" style just cause it's suppose to hit a little harder.. the physical size of them really isn't even a concern for me ( I don't think)

Also - I'm seriously considering going to Home Depot in a few minutes and buying that m18 Bluetooth speaker.. anyone know if there's a big difference in sound between that and the large boom box style radio??

 

[firworks]

It's an extension of the handle style but just the length of the tool. Keeping in mind that SDS bits are also hugemongous normally, the overall length of that first style can make them unwieldy or a ***** to use on a ladder / in tight spaces. I have a Bosch Bulldog that is basically the same as that and I do kinda wish I had the more compact style.

Edit: Did you edit in that you don't care about the physical size or did I just miss it on the first reading?

 

[JWBII]

Even though you are missing a link I am sure I know which one you are referring to. Naturally I haven't tried both. I only have the 2712-80 and I have a corded Bosch bulldog which is similar in form as the other Milwaukee. I am glad I have the one I have cause it is not as long as the other one and will fit in tighter spaces. Being in plumbing I am in situations where I may have to drill for anchors between the concrete and duct. The bulldog won't fit in some cases.

 

[a52-830]

Also - I'm seriously considering going to Home Depot in a few minutes and buying that m18 Bluetooth speaker.. anyone know if there's a big difference in sound between that and the large boom box style radio??

assuming you mean this:

http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-M12-Wireless-Jobsite-Speaker-2891-20/300817578


it seems pretty loud to me. dont have the radio to compare it to, but as i have said, i have had people yell to me about how loud it is.

 

[Ign]

Wouldn't the right angle impact be more handy and have more tq? Seems like the hex drill bits would be smaller than a normal drill bit, you can drive fasteners in better, and put a 1/4 socket adapter for auto work.

Not only this but the right angle impact driver has a much smaller head than the drill and bulky chuck

Sadly here I contrasted it to the Nextec RAID, not the M12 RA drill

 

[kctyphoon]

It's an extension of the handle style but just the length of the tool. Keeping in mind that SDS bits are also hugemongous normally, the overall length of that first style can make them unwieldy or a ***** to use on a ladder / in tight spaces. I have a Bosch Bulldog that is basically the same as that and I do kinda wish I had the more compact style.

Edit: Did you edit in that you don't care about the physical size or did I just miss it on the first reading?

Yea I don't know if the size will really make or break my decision if I get one.. I was looking at impact force, and the bulldog clone is basically the same as the Bosch. which I know will work fine for what I'd need.. the smaller one sounds like a nice idea, but the lower impact rating has me wondering.

 

[firworks]

Are you planning to just run masonry bits or something larger like a core bit? I think for normal bits either is going to blast through pretty easily, but for core bits even the Bulldog isn't really up to it. I drilled through a block wall with a speedcore bit on my Bulldog and it was NOT happy about it. Took about 20 minutes I think as well. It did the job but I could really have used a beefier hammerdrill.

 

[DFB]

Hard to say which is the better tool when it comes to the M12 RA's

Overall length is about the same but the reverse switch on the drill is definitely more user friendly IMO especially if your in tight spot.

I have both and although the head is smaller on the impact I think the RA drill is better choice for most. Even though there is slight torque twist with the drill vs the impact driver you can use standard drill bits and also don't have to listen to impact noise. Drive 5 lbs of screws and you will know what I mean. That's the same reason why I now like my Fuel M12 screwdriver over the impact driver for many chores...once the novelty wears off using an impact driver can you appreciate the quietness along with the performance of some of the other tools. Plus the M12 RA impact has little power for really loosening tight stuff within its stated range but not still is as bad the 18v model.

That said impact drivers do work exceptionally well to set screws without camming out drive heads and bits under extreme loads.

Now as much as that new M18 Rover coming looks interesting I think I have been sold on the M18 flood/spotlight with its roatating head and that will be my next useful work light.


I already have both sticks, the M12 lantern, 2 of the hex 2361 one was free gratis Milwaukee . Also the first rocket light, the M12 spotlight and both of the basic flashlights...one for each platform.

That rover floor model floodlight with AC adapter still interests me if there is free battery offer with it too.

 

[pbon]

Wouldn't the right angle impact be more handy and have more tq? Seems like the hex drill bits would be smaller than a normal drill bit, you can drive fasteners in better, and put a 1/4 socket adapter for auto work.

Turns much more slowly than a drill but if you are patient it should stiĺl drill.

 

[Ign]

Turns much more slowly than a drill but if you are patient it should stiĺl drill.

I have no idea where you get that.

The 2467 RAID turns 2450 no load
The drill 800

YES, impact driver RPM can fluctuate greatly dependent upon load, but I'd doubt it ever effectively drops below 800

Based upon my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE drilling w impact drivers they virtually always drill faster than a similar drill. I've drilled w impact drivers on numerous occasions

 

[kctyphoon]

Are you planning to just run masonry bits or something larger like a core bit? I think for normal bits either is going to blast through pretty easily, but for core bits even the Bulldog isn't really up to it. I drilled through a block wall with a speedcore bit on my Bulldog and it was NOT happy about it. Took about 20 minutes I think as well. It did the job but I could really have used a beefier hammerdrill.

It would just be a 3/4" bit probably... 1 hole, just once in a while, maybe every few weeks. It wont be used often at all.

 

[kctyphoon]

Heres another question.. anyone interested in buying a brand new, in the box fuel 7.25" circular saw and rapid charger, for like $175 shipped? If anyone is let me know

I think the price of the bare tool is down to $199 just for the saw.. so it'll be $25 off, plus taxes saved, and a free rapid charger. I'll even give u the receipt for warranty purposes. Is that a good enough deal?

 

[DFB]

Oh definitely the RA impact has much higher peak RPM than the RA drill Most of the impacts usually do.

Boring a hole in wood it often doesn't matter how fast your drilling and I have occasional used a few different impacts and most times the impact action barely kicks in (also depends which tool and what bit size) but obviously drilling some metal most often slower is better as you don't want ruin a bit with heat and too high a speed for the application.

I am still not quite all that used to drilling with an impact driver guess I am still too old school MAYBE and I only have one small set of hex shanked twist drill bits too, though I recently added a set of stubby spades with the 1/4" hex shank but haven't had a need to use them yet.

 

[MikeF2316]

Wouldn't the right angle impact be more handy and have more tq? Seems like the hex drill bits would be smaller than a normal drill bit, you can drive fasteners in better, and put a 1/4 socket adapter for auto work.

If I known that the right angle impact existed back when I bought the drill, it would have been a much tougher decision. I've never had good luck with hex drill bits, the smaller sizes especially like to break too easily.

Home Depot in Canada doesn't carry it, I had just needed a right angle drill the day before and had to drag out my corded one. (Remember those?) I saw the drill in Home Depot and bought it.

 

[dacan23]

The 2712 has much better vibration dampening than the 2713, besides that they are functionally the same. Some people prefer the D handle 2713 style, but the length is the major drawback. I debated the versions when I got one, I ended up with the 2712 partly because its the most adv design and vibration dampening, oh I also got a sweet deal on it of course. Friend has the 2713 and likes it, so kinda personal preference on the style. Milwaukee did not want to produce the D handle style anymore but some people wont move to the new style.

Ok - I got a question of my own here.. I may soon be in the market for one of the fuel SDS drills.. so my question is this. Does anyone see ANY practical differences between these two models other than the handle style? I honestly cant see a reason to pick one over the other besides just a preference.. thoughts ?? Input for anyone is a help...

Number 1 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...dle-Rotary-Hammer-Bare-Tool-2713-20/206931790

Number 2 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...1-in-SDS-Plus-Rotary-Hammer-2712-20/205334546

I'm leaning towards the first one, the "bosch bulldog" style just cause it's suppose to hit a little harder.. the physical size of them really isn't even a concern for me ( I don't think)

Also - I'm seriously considering going to Home Depot in a few minutes and buying that m18 Bluetooth speaker.. anyone know if there's a big difference in sound between that and the large boom box style radio??

 

[chrisexv6]

M18 FUEL brad nailer (2740-20)....Im having trouble with mine jamming on certain brads. I think its the brads themselves, but I vaguely remember reading about a modification someone made that resolved the issue (something about sanding or filing a part of the nailing head, IIRC)

Does anyone have a reference to that modification? Mine seems like its something simple like that.....some of the brad heads arent as uniform as the others and it causes just enough hang-up in the nailer that it jams.

Thanks in advance.

-Chris

 

[bcradio]

...

How's the Gen 2 High Torque so far?

 

[Hammer1963]

M18 FUEL brad nailer (2740-20)....Im having trouble with mine jamming on certain brads. I think its the brads themselves, but I vaguely remember reading about a modification someone made that resolved the issue (something about sanding or filing a part of the nailing head, IIRC)

Does anyone have a reference to that modification? Mine seems like its something simple like that.....some of the brad heads arent as uniform as the others and it causes just enough hang-up in the nailer that it jams.

Thanks in advance.

-Chris

I have had no issues with mine. I use Porter Cable and have been happy with their product

 

[chrisexv6]

I have had no issues with mine. I use Porter Cable and have been happy with their product

Yeah the ones I tried were PC but I think they werent stored properly (not from me, but from where I purchased). The heads have a slight bit of rust on some of them, and I think that was causing just enough drag that it lead to jams/misfires.

Switched to a different stick from the same box without any rust on them, and the whole stick went through OK. But if its just a matter of lightly sanding a part of the nailer, I wouldnt mind doing it.

I am still getting the second divot after firing, though....I imagine thats too much recoil and/or Im not holding the nailer down properly. Its ironic that one of the features Milwaukee spcifically points out (more power!!) could lead to the extra divot.

 

[DerekV]

I have no idea where you get that.

The 2467 RAID turns 2450 no load
The drill 800

YES, impact driver RPM can fluctuate greatly dependent upon load, but I'd doubt it ever effectively drops below 800

Based upon my PERSONAL EXPERIENCE drilling w impact drivers they virtually always drill faster than a similar drill. I've drilled w impact drivers on numerous occasions

Well said, agreed 100%

 

[DerekV]

I've never had good luck with hex drill bits, the smaller sizes especially like to break too easily.

This is my experience as well. I've had some separate from the hex base too...apparently the smaller Milwaukee branded ones are glued or brazed onto the hex shank.

All things considered though, they can work and can work pretty well.

 

[DerekV]

Ok - I got a question of my own here.. I may soon be in the market for one of the fuel SDS drills.. so my question is this. Does anyone see ANY practical differences between these two models other than the handle style? I honestly cant see a reason to pick one over the other besides just a preference.. thoughts ?? Input for anyone is a help...

Number 1 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...dle-Rotary-Hammer-Bare-Tool-2713-20/206931790

Number 2 - http://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauke...1-in-SDS-Plus-Rotary-Hammer-2712-20/205334546

I'm leaning towards the first one, the "bosch bulldog" style just cause it's suppose to hit a little harder.. the physical size of them really isn't even a concern for me ( I don't think)

I have the more compact 2712 version and I really appreciate the size. I have never used the other one though, so take that for what it is. The largest hole I've drilled with it is 1/2", so not quite 3/4" - it really has NO problem drilling 1/2" holes. I'd say go with what you think you want. Sounds like you want the longer D handled one...do it