I got the 1/4” socket set and one of the hardline tanto knives. Great prices.
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I got the 1/4” socket set and one of the hardline tanto knives. Great prices.
jimreed2160
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Just got my 3 pc mobile packout from CPO. Let the loading begin...
Carquest
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Morning, too lazy to read through the thread, so will ask. Do any of you have the cordless Porta Band? If so, what are your thoughts? Will it replace a corded version for occasional use?
Theres 3 models, which one you asking about. The M18 Fuel bandsaw is awesome, the regular M18 is still pretty good, the M12 is only good for 1" but so small and very useful.
kctyphoon
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Look in the sockets you're using and see if they have the retention grooves inside.. or just try to open up and spread the friction ring a little... Sockets do not come off easily at all on any of my impacts..
Carquest
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The M18 and M18 Fuel are the ones I am looking at. Don't want to buy a corded tool if the battery life is pretty good on the cordless, seeing as I already have a large selection of 18 volt Milwaukee batteries.
For me, a portaband is not a tool I generally would buy cordless unless I had a specific work need for the portability. For the amount of times it will get used in my lifetime I wouldn’t want to be working with a potentially obsolete battery 10-20 years down the road.
My corded sawsall is still going strong 16 years after buying it. I might get a M18 sawsall eventually, but most of the time I don’t need ultimate portability for homeowner or auto tasks that I do. My M18 purchases recently have been impact wrenches, a drill/surge kit, and the grinder; all tools that are much more cumbersome with a cord for what I do.
Caparris
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Are M12 stubby's shipping yet?
PelicanPines
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In two weeks and 3 days.
Caparris
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Woohoo
We have the m12 and the m18 fuel deep cut. The m18 fuel is a beast. Probably not money well spent if don't use it every day but for us doing electrical and process mechanical and also lots of field fab work portabands are an important tool and not having to drag a cord is really nice.
Carquest
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Thanks for the recommendations, I ordered the Fuel cordless. I own a small farm, so the portability will be an upside I believe. If I was using in a shop environment daily, I would probably just buy the corded model.
DFB
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Best prices on bigger batteries???
9.0 In particular...
12.0
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9.0 In particular...
12.0
:I've never used mine, but wouldnt have anything else, though it was practically free and NIB. The advice may work on ordinary people but not crazy addicts like us LMAO
9.0 $75-90 on the various P2P avenues
12.0 $120-160
12s will definitely be closer to $120 once the holidays roll around and Milwaukee floods the market with promos. I was getting $125 for 9.0s when they first came out.
Wonder what the strategy is for the new 6.0, havent seen it in anything but the 2 pack for $200. So it will probably be around the 9.0 on secondary. I am very interested to see how the new 6.0 runs tools compared to the 9.0.
12.0 $120-160
12s will definitely be closer to $120 once the holidays roll around and Milwaukee floods the market with promos. I was getting $125 for 9.0s when they first came out.
Wonder what the strategy is for the new 6.0, havent seen it in anything but the 2 pack for $200. So it will probably be around the 9.0 on secondary. I am very interested to see how the new 6.0 runs tools compared to the 9.0.
Best prices on bigger batteries???
9.0 In particular...
12.0
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a52-830
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i use mine with tekton sockets all the time, without issue. like you, mine require effort to get off of the gun.
DFB
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Love my original M12 3/8 impact wrench and its been flawless compared to some others I own
I have had a few ring retention issues with some sockets but it's always been the socket for the most part... the M2 1/4" wrench anvil has been the worst with sockets, but then again most 1/4" sockets **** anyways
Yup could try spreading the ring open just slightly.
Conversely I sometimes find have to close the ring just slightly to make socket removal easier with a new tool
I have always been a fan of the pin style for a lot of my field work
PelicanPines
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If your sockets fall off... the blame by some will say... the shaft is worn out or lost it's spring. While others will blame the socket hole, not being breached properly or the grooves in the inside are not where they belong or not deep enough.
My take on it... it's the socket... my shafts are all firmly stiff enough to hold onto things I place them in.
My take on it... it's the socket... my shafts are all firmly stiff enough to hold onto things I place them in.
JohnKal
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kctyphoon
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Who's buying the grinder / chainsaw conversion kit??? $150 on ebay. Looks like a great limber..
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jwh
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Had a M12 multi-tool with a cast-cutting blade used on ME yesterday. Need to get a brace for my left foot, orthodist had to make a cast to get a form.
Dam this getting old **** *****!
John
Dam this getting old **** *****!
John
Ign
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Bingo. I'm always amused at how many people assume fab only takes place "on the grid.". And even if you've got an engine driven welder or genny cords in the field are DOUBLE the PITA factor
Yeah the less cord and lead I gotta roll up the better.
Not having to screw with a generator as much is nice too. With a good cordless portaband we can do jobs like run small diameter rigid with just it, a tri stand, chicago bender and an 11-r hand threader no power needed. Just charge batteries in the service truck.
a52-830
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jwh
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PelicanPines
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Bob Smell
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Good afternoon,
I have an old Milwaukee Power Plus 1/2 driver/drill, 0512-21, and I need a new battery. The original two wouldn't take a charge, and now the two batteries, from eBay, are doing the same thing. Is there a better battery, for this old drill? There is a You tube video, about modifying two batteries, to make one.
The drill, is in good shape, and it can still be used. I have an 18 volt Hitachi, with a lithiun ion battery, and this battery, lasts a very long time.
I have an old Milwaukee Power Plus 1/2 driver/drill, 0512-21, and I need a new battery. The original two wouldn't take a charge, and now the two batteries, from eBay, are doing the same thing. Is there a better battery, for this old drill? There is a You tube video, about modifying two batteries, to make one.
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kctyphoon
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If you have a batteries plus store nearby, I believe they can build you a new pack, but I'd check on that.. the Power Extra brand batteries for m12 platform has gotten good reviews.
But it looks like you can still buy genuine Milwaukee batteries right on the Home Depot website. This is them correct?
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Style-Battery-Pack-2-4Ah-48-11-1024/100013765
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jimreed2160
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Mr Google showed me a parts list for that drill and it was dated 2001. Milwaukee has added lots of features during the past 17 years. I think it is time to retire that drill and upgrade. The holiday sales are still on and there are deals to be had.
I've got several Powerextra batteries and a Waitley. No complaints so far.
Incidentally Powerextra is also the brand I always look for for my camera gear. Their aftermarket camera batteries have been better than the others I've used.
a52-830
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https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HHLD6U6/?tag=atomicindus08-20
two new powerextra brand replacement batteries for 36$.
if he is happy with his drill, and can get two replacement batteries from what appears to be a respected brand, why spend over 100$ for a new drill, battery, and charger?
The clips on my powerextra M12 batteries from about 2 years ago broke, and I rarely remove them from the basic M12 flashlight.
Malaworkerbee
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$36 can potentially buy a Ryobi combo which would be better with a warranty for the battery.
Wait for a Ryobi sale where you spend $69-$99 on a drill/battery, and get a free tool along side it. Return the free tool and boom you have a new platform for half off. In this day and age I would never, ever go for a NiCAD based drill. They're underpowered by todays standard.
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a52-830
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[originally posted in wrong thread]
the 2403-20 and 2404-20 were updated to 2503-20 and 2504-20. was the 2402-20 driver updated, or is it still the "current" model?
the 2403-20 and 2404-20 were updated to 2503-20 and 2504-20. was the 2402-20 driver updated, or is it still the "current" model?
PelicanPines
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1/2" stubby shipped from toolnut
jimreed2160
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Well 17 years is a long time in the life of battery powered tools. Here are a few things that come to mind:
Improved battery life
Reduced battery charging time
More power
More torque
Probably higher speeds
Additional tools in the battery family
I dont think I have seen a new stubby 2402. Its not a big seller so the update is probably behind.
deberly12
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I want to see a review!!!Who's buying the grinder / chainsaw conversion kit??? $150 on ebay. Looks like a great limber..
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