The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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Comparing the standard Sunex 3/8” impact to the Astro Pneumatic Nano impacts then Nano are maybe .3” shorter.
The new stubbys are so sweet, but I think a m12 ratchet is in my future first. To be used it tandem with my 2767. 
I also just picked up the Gen 2 blower, it's pretty nice. I almost bought a 9.0 battery, luckily I saw the new 12.0 first... That seems like money much better spent as Milwaukee moves towards more tools utilizing the additional power.
I also just picked up the Gen 2 blower, it's pretty nice. I almost bought a 9.0 battery, luckily I saw the new 12.0 first... That seems like money much better spent as Milwaukee moves towards more tools utilizing the additional power.
techieman33
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Because the stores have a huge markup on stuff like that. Last year there was a guy on reddit who owned a local tool store in a large city. He was selling batteries and things at similar prices. I think I paid $44 shipped for a 6.0 battery. The batteries aren't that expensive to make. Your or I could buy the batteries for about $5 each retail. And that's after going through at least a couple of wholesalers in the middle. Milwaukee is probably paying closer to $3 or less. So they have maybe $18-$20 for the cells. Then another couple of dollars in the shell, electronics, and packaging. And probably well under a dollar in labor. So your probably looking at well under $25 for a finished unit delivered to the USA.
kctyphoon
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A lot of places usually have a minimum you can sell their products for.
Got to briefly use the new stubby today... I don’t have anything at the moment to test it’s limits, but it had zero hesitation zipping out some bolts that I recall my 2454 M12 Impact needing a second or so to hammer before they’d spin out. Reinstalling with the Auto-Shut-Off Mode worked great too! Stopped instantly as soon as it felt snug with no hammering.
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DFB
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What 1/4" impact you asking about the 2452?
I have one of those 2 modes 500 in lbs max torque.
Made for light assembly chores
Caparris
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Got to briefly use the new stubby today... I don’t have anything at the moment to test it’s limits, but it had zero hesitation zipping out some bolts that I recall my 2454 M12 Impact needing a second or so to hammer before they’d spin out. Reinstalling with the Auto-Shut-Off Mode worked great too! Stopped instantly as soon as it felt snug with no hammering.
Awesome. Pretty sure I'm going to sell my 3/8 M18 impact and get the stubby. I'm trying to find a reason not to but it ain't happening so far
ScottsGT
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I might have to add the stubby to my inventory and pass the old one down to my son.
FWIW, I just received the M12 2355-20 flashlight from one of the Home Depot deals. I'm a sucker for a new flashlight! I bought it to strap onto the handlebars of my bicycle for late evening rides. It's a little heavier than I thought it would be. Would make a good club if you need to get someones attention.
FWIW, I just received the M12 2355-20 flashlight from one of the Home Depot deals. I'm a sucker for a new flashlight! I bought it to strap onto the handlebars of my bicycle for late evening rides. It's a little heavier than I thought it would be. Would make a good club if you need to get someones attention.
manwithtools
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Mine arrived today.
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DFB
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So the 2771 transfer pump still impresses me. Last week I started up the pump and had my usual water flow but after a few moments it slowed right down. WTF I checked my 100 ft of outflow water line back (sometimes I get a kink in the hoses) all looked good then checked my pickup line and other 50 ft of hose and especially the end in the water as sometimes it can move, not seldom does but it can. All looked good too.
Now I don't use a strainer on the open end of the pickup so I sometimes the line can get plugged with some debris like leaf litter as I'm pulling from a small brook and what worked for me is swap the pickup hose with one of the others on the outflow side and usually blows itself clear under pressure flow. SO when I unhooked a small stone was blocking the threaded "in" port and was stuck tight enough in the opening what is that like 1/2' if that maybe?
I had to use pliers to pull it out
Was pretty amazed that the little pump could actually suction something like that all the way thru 50 ft of 5/8" hose
Now I don't use a strainer on the open end of the pickup so I sometimes the line can get plugged with some debris like leaf litter as I'm pulling from a small brook and what worked for me is swap the pickup hose with one of the others on the outflow side and usually blows itself clear under pressure flow. SO when I unhooked a small stone was blocking the threaded "in" port and was stuck tight enough in the opening what is that like 1/2' if that maybe?
I had to use pliers to pull it out
Was pretty amazed that the little pump could actually suction something like that all the way thru 50 ft of 5/8" hose
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techieman33
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I finally put my M12 circ saw through its paces and I was really happy with it. I had to cut 60 trapezoid shaped pieces for the backs of chairs out of 1/2" osb. And it just ripped right through them on 1 and a half 4.0 batteries. I was in the shop and could have used my full size saw. But the small and light weight saw was so much easier to handle one handed with half or more of the base plate floating in the air most of the time.
DFB
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Though its not a bad tool and pretty stubby in length, to be honest with you I rarely find I use it.
First reason I don't usually work with small fasteners that would take 1/4" drive socket sizes (mostly 1/4" or smaller fasteners or 7/16"under socket sizes) and conversely it doesn't really have a lot of oomph for always breaking things free lets say in like 5/16" or 3/8" fastener range 1/2", 9/16" socket use. I really don't know what more than that you want to try to use it for.
I have found the hex screwdriver my go to for small fasteners. The clutch is convenient so nothing gets stripped out which is easy to do with an impact tool.
I have the both the Fuel its bigger than the impact of course but such a nice tool, and also an older 2401 which like a lot for small stuff is like perfect size IMO
bcradio
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I have the original m12 1/4" fuel impact wrench and it is my most used impact. It is perfect for small fasteners all over. My 1/4" stubby arrives Tuesday though, so it may get little to no use now.
bcradio
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Same here. I thought they forgot about me for a bit
2manytools
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Actually really unhappy with Acme over this order. I ordered the 1/2" stubby, boot, & 2 different Inkzall pens to get the 15%.
1st shipment - 1 blue inkzall pen & catalog
2nd - 1 2-pack of gold/silver inkzall & catalog
3rd - impact boot & catalog
4th - impact wrench & I will go out on a limb and assume another catalog
I'm not Mr. Green, errr
, ok I'm not Mr. recycle, but that is absolutely horrible. I get maybe 2 shipments (the pens together, then the wrench & boot when released), but 4? Get you back-end software to tell your packers/shippers if the customer has ordered recently to see if they can skip the extras. And what good is my boot without the wrench? Perhaps add an option to ship together or separately/when available. It seems if so much wasn't wasted on boxes & catalogs, you could lower your prices &/or make more money.
Hey Mike, got done testing on my mom's equinox, step up adapter plus 7/8 socket. First shot no go, tried breaker bar no go, broke out the 1/2 1st gen high torque and it was struggling but got them off after some time, damn mechanic who did the wheel assembly awhile ago.
Torqued them back to manufacturer spec of 125 ft lb and tried again, came off no problems at all and fast too.
Ign
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You had a LUGNUT on an EQUINOX tight enough to fight the 2763!?????
That is NOT GOOD. I'm surprised you don't have warped rotors or shorn studs
MikeF2316
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Thanks, that's better info than I've seen on youtube videos... As others said those babies must have been tight! My 2763 takes only 3 bangs to get the rear wheel nut (170 ft-lbs) off my Ducati. It definitely looks like there's one of these in my near future.
ScottsGT
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I've got the 2438-20 M12 buffer set up. It's a damned great tool that Milwaukee is asleep at the wheel on marketing.
Just watched a Dremel commercial where they offer a similar tool with a multitude of attachments.
Milwaukee needs to start selling a multitude of attachments to open the market up for this tool. Or one, I'd love a rolock attachment without having to make one. Scrub brush, a wire wheel, scotchbrite pads, attachments for cleaning out crevices in wheels for detailers, etc.
it is a way under used tool with a lot of potential.
Just watched a Dremel commercial where they offer a similar tool with a multitude of attachments.
Milwaukee needs to start selling a multitude of attachments to open the market up for this tool. Or one, I'd love a rolock attachment without having to make one. Scrub brush, a wire wheel, scotchbrite pads, attachments for cleaning out crevices in wheels for detailers, etc.
it is a way under used tool with a lot of potential.
Caparris
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Any thoughts on the m18 palm sander? Thinking about ordering that and the 3/8 stubby impact. Have some painting to do and walls need some sanding beforehand so in the market for a palm sander of some sort.
ScottsGT
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Sanding walls? Are we talking about sanding joint compound? If so, wrong tool for the job. Scuffing gloss paint? It should work good.
Edit, something to consider is the weight of the sander and battery if sanding walls vs. a flat horizontal surface. You gonna have some tired arms if you have a big area to sand. 110V might be lighter.
Edit, something to consider is the weight of the sander and battery if sanding walls vs. a flat horizontal surface. You gonna have some tired arms if you have a big area to sand. 110V might be lighter.
manwithtools
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Actually really unhappy with Acme over this order. I ordered the 1/2" stubby, boot, & 2 different Inkzall pens to get the 15%.
1st shipment - 1 blue inkzall pen & catalog
2nd - 1 2-pack of gold/silver inkzall & catalog
3rd - impact boot & catalog
4th - impact wrench & I will go out on a limb and assume another catalog
I'm not Mr. Green, errr
It seems if so much wasn't wasted on boxes & catalogs, you could lower your prices &/or make more money.
Agreed, experienced almost the same thing recently with Acme.
a52-830
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forgive me, but i love these questions. searching for "palm sander" on amazon:
compared against the M18 sander:
about a pound in either case. i bet that dragging around the extension cord and bearing the weight of the part above the floor comes close to that amount of work.
certainly worth considering, and some empirical evidence from someone who has both and can compare them would be worthwhile . . . .
Caparris
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Nah, not joint compound, just a re-paint on a room or two, but have a lot of little spots that need to be filled in/sanded first. And a few spots where it looks like someone painted over some dirt or something so needs to be sanded smooth. Not trying to do new construction drywall seams for a whole house or anything
Interesting. I'll try to find some reviews on youtube as well to see what others think. First thing I found is the dust collection setup seems to leak if not seated very well (and apparently it comes unseated very easily) so that is annoying. But I already have plenty of M18 batteries and cordless would be nice (if not too heavy) so there's that to consider
manwithtools
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Looking for suggestion on which is a better deal. Gen 1 blower with 5.0 battery and charger for $140 shipped or Gen 2 blower for $99 w/o battery or charger?
I have a backpack blower but looking for something I can use between backpack time for leaves on concrete.
I have a backpack blower but looking for something I can use between backpack time for leaves on concrete.
I made the same decision a few weeks back when the price dropped to $99 at Home Depot. I figured newer was better and I didn’t need another charger or battery. If I needed a charger and 5.0 battery I might’ve gone the other way.
Distrophe
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I few months back on sale I got the 1st gen w/ charger & 5.0 battery for $125. I would pay $99 for the bare 2nd gen.
I bought the 1st gen only because the battery sweetened the deal. Could always use an extra battery.
I few months back on sale I got the 1st gen w/ charger & 5.0 battery for $125. I would pay $99 for the bare 2nd gen.
Gen 1 - Better lock speed control & handle
Gen 2 - Smaller & lighter
Power difference between them is barely noticeable.
Gen 2 - Smaller & lighter
Power difference between them is barely noticeable.
I ordered the same four items and got everything in one box and no catalog
. Funny how they do things.
I have both... In the end.. I think I prefer the gen 1 simply because of the manual lever lock position then the gen 2 button lock which pops out with Yur fingers and hands moving around that area. Gen 1 is bulkier then gen 2.. But don't mind it.. Power, battery usage is same.. Dont notice any difference.
Go with gen 1 and battery.. These blowers use battery real fast
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Sale ended last night and back up to $160 for the Gen 1 so I'm going with the Gen 2 for $99 now. Have gotten a few bare tools with free battery combo's lately so else I would've gotten the Gen 1 immediately for the battery too.
Think this will be my last until BF/CM sales.
Think this will be my last until BF/CM sales.