The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

PelicanPines · Mar 27, 2018

How is this for an addiction to Milwaukee...

I nebulize daily for my Asthma... I have been using this portable nebulizer for years. Their Lithium Ion batteries are 1.67amps and are good for one good 15 minute "nebulize". Their batteries cost about $100 each and don't have an advanced protection system so... they die after about a year of use. They used to be made in Germany (those lasted years)... now they are made in Taiwan... many are DOA now.

ANYWAY...

Milwaukee M12 batteries are 12v Lithium Ion... and with a home made patch cable... power my nebulizer for up to EIGHT runs... 6.0amp...

Wife said... when it's stored in that bag to the left... it looks like a home made bomb...

a52-830 · Mar 27, 2018

Raisedonadeere said:
Is this one of those things you catch by visiting the store often or are there other ways to catch wind of it before it is too late.

other than some kind soul posting it here (or some other site you may frequent), you need to wander around the store frequently.

scarrylarry · Mar 27, 2018

Need to remove some decking that is screwed down with 3 inch square drive screws . Could I use my 18 V Milwaukee impact driver for this or is it best suited for driving screws rather than backing them out ? Or should I just use my 18 V Milwaukee drill driver ?
Thanks !
scarrylarry

sumday · Mar 27, 2018

impact

mobiledynamics · Mar 27, 2018

Impact for sure SL. I only use the drill if I need to use a drill bit to make a hole.

BearDeXPS · Mar 28, 2018

^I use my impact for that, too

a52-830 · Mar 28, 2018

i will note that i have used an impact for driving screws and bolts, and have occasionally had the screw/bolt catastrophically fail. wear eye protection.

this is also something to consider if you want all the fasteners in a neat line, like on the deck . . . .

Crazyjake8493 · Mar 28, 2018

mobiledynamics said:
Impact for sure SL. I only use the drill if I need to use a drill bit to make a hole.

Even most reasonable sized drill bits I drill with my impact. I only get the drill out if I'm running big hole saws, step bits with round shanks, or drilling a lot of pocket holes with the Kreg jig.

scarrylarry · Mar 28, 2018

Thanks Fellas for all the replies !
Impact it is then !
scarrylarry

garagelogician · Mar 28, 2018

PelicanPines said:
How is this for an addiction to Milwaukee...

I nebulize daily for my Asthma... I have been using this portable nebulizer for years. Their Lithium Ion batteries are 1.67amps and are good for one good 15 minute "nebulize". Their batteries cost about $100 each and don't have an advanced protection system so... they die after about a year of use. They used to be made in Germany (those lasted years)... now they are made in Taiwan... many are DOA now.

ANYWAY...

Milwaukee M12 batteries are 12v Lithium Ion... and with a home made patch cable... power my nebulizer for up to EIGHT runs... 6.0amp...

Wife said... when it's stored in that bag to the left... it looks like a home made bomb...

Cool! Though I agree with your wife, it might raise some eyebrows...especially at airport security.

sreeb · Mar 28, 2018

scarrylarry said:
Need to remove some decking that is screwed down with 3 inch square drive screws . Could I use my 18 V Milwaukee impact driver for this or is it best suited for driving screws rather than backing them out ? Or should I just use my 18 V Milwaukee drill driver ?
Thanks !
scarrylarry

If you start breaking them then either the drill drive with a loose clutch or a lower power/voltage impact.

dacan23 · Mar 28, 2018

I like any holiday; not for family gatherings, gifts, etc.... but for tool coupons! Looking to get a new M12 inspection camera this weekend as mine is one of the early versions 2310. The 2317 would be nice but too damn exp, gonna get a 2315/6.

Chuck_V · Mar 28, 2018

dacan23 said:
I like any holiday; not for family gatherings, gifts, etc.... but for tool coupons! Looking to get a new M12 inspection camera this weekend as mine is one of the early versions 2310. The 2317 would be nice but too damn exp, gonna get a 2315/6.

Hopefully we can see some good deals this weekend, I missed out on the 20% off eBay deal this past weekend, maybe the same or better will come around this week...

Mohawk Dave · Mar 28, 2018

Chuck_V said:
Hopefully we can see some good deals this weekend, I missed out on the 20% off eBay deal this past weekend, maybe the same or better will come around this week...

Ebay just activated 10% ebay bucks for me...dunno if for everyone. Not terrible. ..

danski0224 · Mar 28, 2018

ecotec said:
So, I was wandering around HD while I was waiting for my son to get out of school. They had the 3000 lumen Rocket light for $399. I paid $200 a week-ish ago on clearance for this light...

Anyone know what is up with this?

No-receipt returns get the lowest selling price in the last year, or something like that.

This is one way to lower the no-receipt-return value.

mobiledynamics · Mar 28, 2018

For those that know about the Rocket Tower

When did Milwaukee start releasing them with the storage bag included.
I got the bare tool when it 1st came out - no bag.

Looks like bare tool and kits come with storage bag

Crazyjake8493 · Mar 28, 2018

PelicanPines said:
How is this for an addiction to Milwaukee...

I nebulize daily for my Asthma... I have been using this portable nebulizer for years. Their Lithium Ion batteries are 1.67amps and are good for one good 15 minute "nebulize". Their batteries cost about $100 each and don't have an advanced protection system so... they die after about a year of use. They used to be made in Germany (those lasted years)... now they are made in Taiwan... many are DOA now.

ANYWAY...

Milwaukee M12 batteries are 12v Lithium Ion... and with a home made patch cable... power my nebulizer for up to EIGHT runs... 6.0amp...

Wife said... when it's stored in that bag to the left... it looks like a home made bomb...

Clever idea! Just don't take it through any security checks. I've powered various 12v work lights, fans, and other stuff with my M12 batteries. I bought a pack of the connectors w/ 6" leads on Amazon for cheap.

a52-830 · Mar 29, 2018

mobiledynamics said:
For those that know about the Rocket Tower

When did Milwaukee start releasing them with the storage bag included.
I got the bare tool when it 1st came out - no bag.

Looks like bare tool and kits come with storage bag

the one i got a few weeks ago didnt. must have been old stock.

mobiledynamics · Mar 29, 2018

I did further d1gging after my post. Looks like it only came with kits

a52-830 · Mar 29, 2018

mobiledynamics said:
I did further d1gging after my post. Looks like it only came with kits

according to the parts list, it appears to only have been available with the 2135-21HD package (which i assume is exclusive to home depot EDIT: nope, acme tools has the HD part number also.). part is 48-55-2135.

isn't on ebay. were they not obnoxiously expensive, i would buy one for the 2135 and one for the 2130, since i imagine it would fit without issue, and protecting those lens covers, which face up when in storage configuration, would be valuable to me . . . .

mobiledynamics · Mar 29, 2018

Indeed. Depending on how it's being put during transit, I will just take some painters tape and cover the lense, just for protection

dacan23 · Mar 29, 2018

Yup the bag is almost $100, only know that you can order it seperately through Milwaukee.

a52-830 said:
according to the parts list, it appears to only have been available with the 2135-21HD package (which i assume is exclusive to home depot EDIT: nope, acme tools has the HD part number also.). part is 48-55-2135.

isn't on ebay. were they not obnoxiously expensive, i would buy one for the 2135 and one for the 2130, since i imagine it would fit without issue, and protecting those lens covers, which face up when in storage configuration, would be valuable to me . . . .

mobiledynamics · Mar 29, 2018

The question is it nice medium weight/light canvas or just cheap poly/nylon.......

dacan23 · Mar 29, 2018

It is a nice high quality bag.

mobiledynamics said:
The question is it nice medium weight/light canvas or just cheap poly/nylon.......

mobiledynamics · Mar 29, 2018

ANY predictions for NPS 2018 !

Aside from them showing the small stuff they released recently like the inflator, low voltage tools, etc. Most of my goods is M18...

The only M12 is Propex, Sticklight and 3/8 Impact

Their punchdown was interesting - light on punchdown and the extended blade. When I think of punchdown though.....I think of Klein LV scissor and Fluke(ahem Harris) for punchdowns with the Ultrasharp blade

Raisedonadeere · Mar 29, 2018

mobiledynamics said:
ANY predictions for NPS 2018 !

. . . . . . .

Any chance they will release a new Hammer drill that includes a better chuck than the 2704

dacan23 · Mar 29, 2018

Lights guarenteed, always new lights every year.

Tools they dont have but competitors do.
M18 trim router
Framing nailer
Compressor
Chainsaw
Table saw
Worm drive circ saw

Updates
M12/18 3/8 impact
M12/18 jigsaws
Fuel multi tools

Lonshots
M1 aka usb battery platform tools
M18 wet dry vac packout compatible
M12 Surge
Deep 30" tool box combo

mobiledynamics said:
ANY predictions for NPS 2018 !

Aside from them showing the small stuff they released recently like the inflator, low voltage tools, etc. Most of my goods is M18...

The only M12 is Propex, Sticklight and 3/8 Impact

Their punchdown was interesting - light on punchdown and the extended blade. When I think of punchdown though.....I think of Klein LV scissor and Fluke(ahem Harris) for punchdowns with the Ultrasharp blade

firworks · Mar 29, 2018

dacan23 said:
Lights guarenteed, always new lights every year.

Tools they dont have but competitors do.
M18 trim router
Framing nailer
Compressor
Chainsaw
Table saw
Worm drive circ saw

Updates
M12/18 3/8 impact
M12/18 jigsaws
Fuel multi tools

Lonshots
M1 aka usb battery platform tools
M18 wet dry vac packout compatible
M12 Surge

Man I hope they release an M18 router. It'd be the perfect compliment to the M18 sander.

dacan23 · Mar 29, 2018

NPS 2018 is May 2-4 btw. What no contest for tool junkies to win a trip this year....

Jamie V · Mar 30, 2018

Packout Radio/Charger is #1 on my list!

kctyphoon · Mar 30, 2018

Somebody was using a case for a fold up party tent I think that fit the lights if I remember correctly

Shaners256 · Mar 30, 2018

kctyphoon said:
Somebody was using a case for a fold up party tent I think that fit the lights if I remember correctly

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D88JALK/?coliid=I7D5PW3SXIDP7&colid=YBGYOX9WS6AE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I saved the bag in my Amazon wish list the last time everyone was talking about it. I haven't bought it yet to try it out though.

dacan23 · Mar 30, 2018

Yup thats the case I used for my V1 light, though think it was $25 back then. Would fit V2 as the size diff isnt much.

Shaners256 said:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D88JALK/?coliid=I7D5PW3SXIDP7&colid=YBGYOX9WS6AE&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

I saved the bag in my Amazon wish list the last time everyone was talking about it. I haven't bought it yet to try it out though.

kctyphoon · Mar 31, 2018

Personally hoping to see milwaukee release a palm router. Anyone look at the Makita one side by side with Ryobi and Ridgid? The Makita is brushless, and REALLY nice for only a few more $$. I'm thinking it may be time to look for a Makita to m18 battery converter..

Speaking of batteries - anyone notice all the cordless OPE stuff at HF is brushless and 40v? Anyone notice the 40v packs are the same size as normal packs? Reward to the first person to buy the Lynx battery and try to fit it in a MINUTE case. Just think - you could own the first 40v Milwaukee tool

pl_silverado · Mar 31, 2018

Is the sawzall kit with 9.0 a good deal at $175? I haven’t kept up With the latest deals in a while, but picked it up yesterday.

danski0224 · Mar 31, 2018

I finally got to see the Milwaukee Red Stick levels in person.

While they seem to be well made, the magnets aren't nearly as good as whatever Stabila uses on their levels.

I have an Empire blue 24" level, and I would compare the Milwaukee to that, but at around 3x the price.

Badger 13 · Mar 31, 2018

I think it is a pretty good deal considering that the 9.0 battery cost over $100.00

kctyphoon · Mar 31, 2018

Another prediction for new products..

Cordless track saw
Cordless tile saw

Mohawk Dave · Mar 31, 2018

kctyphoon said:
SNIP... I'm thinking it may be time to look for a Makita to m18 battery converter..

I asked some adapter dude on ebay if he could /would make those. He replied that he thinks he has the parts and capability. I asked him to do so and he kind of ho-hummed.

Maybe I'll bug him again.

Having adapters really opens up a lot of doors especially with all the tools on Craigslist around here. Not to mention all the big names make really cool tools at the other ones don't

a52-830 · Mar 31, 2018

pl_silverado said:
Is the sawzall kit with 9.0 a good deal at $175? I haven’t kept up With the latest deals in a while, but picked it up yesterday.

yes. i am sure someone got it for less, but the FUEL sawzall and a 9AH battery are easily worth 175$.

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