The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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DerekV
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Are you able to cinch the strap up enough where it can fit on your head without a hard hat?
kctyphoon
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Yes, you "can" use it as a headlamp, but you probably wouldn't want to. This model has a little weight to it, and it's wide. The back of the light has a rubber backing to help grip the plastic of a hardhat. It's not very comfortable just on your head..
Their headlamp model is smaller and has a padded absorbent band for your head..
In other news, I just thought I'd share the level of talent I'm working with these days. This guy I'm with is drilling 3/4" holes into a pole with the m18 fuel drill and an 18" long ship auger bit. he insists leaving it in hammer mode cause it's "better that way".
Their headlamp model is smaller and has a padded absorbent band for your head..
In other news, I just thought I'd share the level of talent I'm working with these days. This guy I'm with is drilling 3/4" holes into a pole with the m18 fuel drill and an 18" long ship auger bit. he insists leaving it in hammer mode cause it's "better that way".
DerekV
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Thank you for this. Tempted to get one and try and "make it comfortable". I know they sell sweat bands at my local welding supply store...hmm.
I just want a rechargeable headlamp that has quality light color (4000K) and decent CRI (85+)...that shouldn't be a tall order!
bcradio
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I really am hoping these will be used much more than my old 3/8. I can see them being very useful in tight areas.
DerekV
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Yep, my feelings exactly!
Im a sucker for lights, preorder M18 rover, AAA penlight, AAA headlamp, M1 sticklight, $166, sill got free ship.
DerekV
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I just tried it and got free shipping too - that's not that bad now.
Considering the new M18 Rover, USB Rover/Stick, and USB hard hat = $167 shipped...
kctyphoon
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The USB Rover makes a great interior ligbt for a work truck or van with exposed metal roof. Magnet is nice and strong. Light is bright enough to do the interior. That's where mine is living for now..
kctyphoon
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80I used it to unclog my vacuum a few weeks ago.
The regular Milwaukee "headlight" is in some stores. They have it by me, and it also comes with the same hardhat clips the hardhat light does.
I'm trying to buy the m12 fuel hackzall display unit in my HD right now.. they don't sell em in the stores anymore, so what's the use of a display right? Fingers crossed.
I ordered a bunch of **** online with my personal credit card, with the intention of returning it and rebuying it on another card at the register. (Long story) so they are telling me they can't sell it back to me, and it all needs to be sent back since it's all special order. The hackzall was one of the items...
Eh. Shot down... Bastards..
The regular Milwaukee "headlight" is in some stores. They have it by me, and it also comes with the same hardhat clips the hardhat light does.
I'm trying to buy the m12 fuel hackzall display unit in my HD right now.. they don't sell em in the stores anymore, so what's the use of a display right? Fingers crossed.
I ordered a bunch of **** online with my personal credit card, with the intention of returning it and rebuying it on another card at the register. (Long story) so they are telling me they can't sell it back to me, and it all needs to be sent back since it's all special order. The hackzall was one of the items...
Eh. Shot down... Bastards..
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kctyphoon
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ABSTIFFGS
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Damnit! I thought I did ok several months back at $49 on that light. I really like it.
DFB
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Good price
And about what it's now worth really compared to newer LED options.
I have the M12 version overall but in general has to be my least used light
Maybe if I was outdoor camping etc it would see more use though. The USB charge port is cool.
kctyphoon
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Yea agreed... I just picked up the m12 fuel drill / impact combo, and the m12 spot light for work.. It was hard to walk away from such a good price but I already have one at home, and there's really no need for one at work.. I'm gonna try to get this place to order a few of the gen1 rocket tower lights, search lights, and maybe some of the new hardhat lights too. Also gonna try and get a few of the m18 fuel d handle sds hammer drill. If they go for all of that, I might sneak in that smaller fuel sds to keep in this little van they gave me. They asked for another list of anything else I think they should get.. so far most everything I asked for has shown up so, we shall see.
subarub4
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Does Milwaukee make a 7" polisher?
kctyphoon
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Google woulda been quicker than waiting, but yes, it's here.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2738-20
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/power-tools/cordless/2738-20
Does HD put the clearance items in a separate section or still in the tools area?
I was going to pickup one of the deals with the 3/8 ratchet, fuel drill and LED light for $174 but I've made a mistake, they don't have stock and if I order now it won't arrive in store till Wednesday, we fly home on Sunday, doh!
Worth getting the bare 3/8 ratchet though, it's still half the price here than in the UK.
I was going to pickup one of the deals with the 3/8 ratchet, fuel drill and LED light for $174 but I've made a mistake, they don't have stock and if I order now it won't arrive in store till Wednesday, we fly home on Sunday, doh!
Worth getting the bare 3/8 ratchet though, it's still half the price here than in the UK.
subarub4
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Ah man doubt you will see much of any deals on it and I doubt it's any stores.. I take it back 3 in stock at HD has it ever went under $249?
kctyphoon
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No idea, I don't have one of those, or even know the price.. you can try looking at CPO to see if they might have refurbs..
Limited offer at Great Lakes Power Tools:
Milwaukee 2787-22 M18 FUEL 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill Kit
We have 6 of these 2787-22 kits that we bought on promotion. Act now and save $799.00. We are selling this mag drill kit at a great price of $1500.00
Once these 6 units are gone this coupon code will be removed. Not valid with any other coupon codes.
COUPON CODE: MAG
Milwaukee 2787-22 M18 FUEL 1-1/2 in. Magnetic Drill Kit
We have 6 of these 2787-22 kits that we bought on promotion. Act now and save $799.00. We are selling this mag drill kit at a great price of $1500.00
Once these 6 units are gone this coupon code will be removed. Not valid with any other coupon codes.
COUPON CODE: MAG
Got one store at clearance. Haven't bother getting it. I have a PC 7424 that meets my needs and my handicap with soft paint lol
Strouty
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The Milwaukee addiction thread! 
I bought one of them yesterday, thinking it was a great deal, but they are like 1200 on eBay.
I bought one of them yesterday, thinking it was a great deal, but they are like 1200 on eBay.
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a52-830
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yes, they do.
sorry, what? ok, sometimes they put them in a special area.
one local store had an aisle on the side, parallel and next to the front of the store, where they collected clearance items.
another has two end-caps at the back of the store where they put small "hanging peg" items, but leaves the larger items either on the regular shelves, or *sometimes* on end-caps near the section they belong to.
and, occasionally, both seem to leave a shopping cart full of one item, with a big sign on the side, in a random aisle, usually unrelated to the item.
since they are both in the same "district", i assume it is store manager's discretion.
Anyone have any insight on the new Milwaukee M18 Fuel 7-1/4″ Dual Bevel Sliding Compound Miter Saw coming out soon?
I do not currently own a miter saw, and would like one for basic DIY tasks that I would like to learn how to do (crown, trim, wainscoting..etc).
Would there be any reason why I would need a 10" or 12" and not get by with this smaller size?
I do not currently own a miter saw, and would like one for basic DIY tasks that I would like to learn how to do (crown, trim, wainscoting..etc).
Would there be any reason why I would need a 10" or 12" and not get by with this smaller size?
one9gt
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Clearance aisles/endcaps are placed in location at the store managers discretion. I just did a bay reset for our store and we had an online return for their new metal circ saw for 149
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The only thing that you might not like is the height that the smaller saw will allow. It only has 3-1/2” Vertical Capacity so you'd have to lay down a lot of boards/trim to cut angles vs. standing them up. I have the 10" version and have been really happy with it. It has a 5-3/4"vertical capacity so I can cut angles on taller trim and 1x6's vertically with no issue.
Jp267
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Is it harder or an issue making those cuts with the board laying down ?
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Yep, it is for me, especially if dealing with longer boards. I also feel like it's more accurate when standing up, but that may just be me.
kctyphoon
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They are $79 in hd.. I just bought one 2 weeks ago
What's this guys Facebook page again?
Also, I noticed the m12 screwdriver 2 battery kits are $79 in hd. Didn't realize they were the -22 kits.
What's this guys Facebook page again?
Also, I noticed the m12 screwdriver 2 battery kits are $79 in hd. Didn't realize they were the -22 kits.
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one9gt
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Yeah figured, they will be clearanced in HD soon, bet $50 aint to far away.
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one9gt
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DFB
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I use my M12 so much I had to upgrade
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Great!
What comparisons can you make between the two?
I have the M12 max pressure falls right between the two M18 ranges Counter seems like a cool feature though
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one9gt
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Great!
What comparisons can you make between the two?
I have the M12 max pressure falls right between the two M18 ranges Counter seems like a cool feature though
Didn't have a chance to use it much today but the preset counter is a nice feature so I don't need to count strokes when greasing equipment. The low pressure/high volume and high pressure/low volume is nice as well depending on what I'm greasing. Made adjusting tension on the tracks on some of my equipment a breeze. Also has a longer hose and led light compared to the M12
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Ign
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I just had what I believe was my second standard M12/18 combo charger fried by lightning. But plugged into the same circuit were a standalone M12 and standalone M28 and they're fine.
The first one happened at my wife's office and now this one at home.
It would seem the standard combo chargers are very sensitive. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to replace with a Rapid Charger anyway, I wonder if they're as delicate?
UPDATE: all 5 of my Rapid Chargers in the shop are fine.
The first one happened at my wife's office and now this one at home.
It would seem the standard combo chargers are very sensitive. Anyone else experience this? I'm going to replace with a Rapid Charger anyway, I wonder if they're as delicate?
UPDATE: all 5 of my Rapid Chargers in the shop are fine.
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