The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[Nytron]

When it comes to eBay and brand new items I’ve had good luck with the larger established vendors that sell dozens or hundreds of an item rather than the newer vendor with low feedback for a couple bucks less. When I see an item significantly cheaper than market rate from a new seller with zero feedback I run away.

Yep, that's what I usually do. In this case it was a hacked account with lots of good feedback. ebay credited my account for the amount the coupon [would have] saved me, allowing me to apply it to any item. Also, see my edited post above, $5 off $5 code for you.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Yep, that's what I usually do. In this case it was a hacked account with lots of good feedback. ebay credited my account for the amount the coupon [would have] saved me, allowing me to apply it to any item. Also, see my edited post above, $5 off $5 code for you.

I used the $5 coupon on my and my wife’s accounts this morning to get a couple of single sockets for cheap.

I had a seller cancel my order for a rear sway bay for my car, claiming it was out of stock. How did you get ebay to credit you the amount of the lost discount? I lost out on $43.

 

[Nytron]

I used the $5 coupon on my and my wife’s accounts this morning to get a couple of single sockets for cheap.

I had a seller cancel my order for a rear sway bay for my car, claiming it was out of stock. How did you get ebay to credit you the amount of the lost discount? I lost out on $43.

I called their customer service (or had them call me). I informed them of the situation, i.e. my order being cancelled due to seller being a scammer, and then I asked them nicely if they could apply the previous 15% off discount towards a new item. They then offered to credit my account the amount I would have saved on that particular item.

 

[winlinmac]

I stumbled across a rapid charger from Milwaukee, doesn't the rapid charger damage batteries in the long run (shortening life)?

 

[Nytron]

I stumbled across a rapid charger from Milwaukee, doesn't the rapid charger damage batteries in the long run (shortening life)?

"Milwaukee Rapid Charger communicates directly with each battery pack to make sure it is correctly charged, temperature status is monitored, and each pack’s life is extended for optimal performance."

But in general, I've always read that charging a battery slowly better for the battery than charging it fast. Ideally, they should have a button on the charger that can allow the user to opt for "normal" or "rapid".

 

[DFB]

I pretty much only use my rapid charger for the 9.0 as they get very hot for me in the standard charger. I also like the slower charge for most all the other batteries, especially my compacts and all the 12V though I often will pop the larger 5.0 on rapid too.

 

[ptgarcia]

Anyone know if the new M18 6.0Ah "High Output" model is more powerful than a 9.0Ah "High Demand"? They both use 18620 batteries I believe. Based on the descriptions, it looks like the new 6.0Ah HO is indeed more powerful despite being lower capacity. They claiming 50% more power and runtime and 50% cooler than the 6.0Ah XC model.

They're also claiming the new "High Output" models are designed increase the power output in cold temps under 0F. Not sure I will buy a 9.0Ah now, especially since I have a Vexilar K-drill. Unless all the features of the "High Demand" model(s) are found in "High Output" models as well and this is all just marketing?

If you can find the specs for the individual cells compare the "C" rating. Multiply that by the capacity (in amp-hours) and you basically get the max current available. That will give you a basic idea of which is more powerful.

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[manwithtools]

Anyone know if the new M18 6.0Ah "High Output" model is more powerful than a 9.0Ah "High Demand"? They both use 18620 batteries I believe. Based on the descriptions, it looks like the new 6.0Ah HO is indeed more powerful despite being lower capacity. They claiming 50% more power and runtime and 50% cooler than the 6.0Ah XC model.

They're also claiming the new "High Output" models are designed increase the power output in cold temps under 0F. Not sure I will buy a 9.0Ah now, especially since I have a Vexilar K-drill. Unless all the features of the "High Demand" model(s) are found in "High Output" models as well and this is all just marketing?

It looks like the HO batteries use 21700 cells, at least that's according to this article:

https://toolcraze.net/milwaukee-m18-12-0-ah-6-0-ah-battery-uses-21700-cells/

 

[Nytron]

It looks like the HO batteries use 21700 cells, at least that's according to this article:

https://toolcraze.net/milwaukee-m18-12-0-ah-6-0-ah-battery-uses-21700-cells/

The 12.0Ah is the only one that uses the 21700 I believe. This article claims the 6.0Ah HOXC doesn't, which makes sense because the battery would have to be wider and it isn't.

edit: actually at second glance, it does appear the 6.0Ah HO XC is wider, so they probably do use 21700 as well and the article I linked is just wrong.

BTW, Milwaukee is offering free service upgrades to the following models which don't fit the 12.0Ah battery (manufactured prior to 6/1/2018): 2787-20, 2788-20, 2771-20, 2122-20, 2130-20, 2135-20, 2361-20, 2145-20, 2146-20, 2360-20. By visiting Milwaukee’s eService center at https://www.milwaukeetool.com/eService, you can register your tool for the upgrade without paying anything. That’s pretty cool.

 

[2manytools]

Anyone know if the new M18 6.0Ah "High Output" model is more powerful than a 9.0Ah "High Demand"? They both use 18620 batteries I believe. Based on the descriptions, it looks like the new 6.0Ah HO is indeed more powerful despite being lower capacity. They claiming 50% more power and runtime and 50% cooler than the 6.0Ah XC model.

They're also claiming the new "High Output" models are designed increase the power output in cold temps under 0F. Not sure I will buy a 9.0Ah now, especially since I have a Vexilar K-drill. Unless all the features of the "High Demand" model(s) are found in "High Output" models as well and this is all just marketing?

Yes, the 6.0 HO is capable of providing more power to tools that are built to take advantage of it. It is built with 21700 cells, otherwise it would be exactly like their existing 6.0 that so few seem to be in use in the real world. The 9.0 gets it's "High Demand" labeling, as it has 3 series of cells, rather than the 2 series found in XC packs.

in terms of maximum power output, but not runtime:
compact battery < XC < 9.0 < 6, 12 HO

I would probably buy 6's over 9's. More compact, but are now able to power the tools that performed better with 9's in them (compared to XC batteries), like any of their saws. If I could easily/cheaply do it, I would swap all my 5.0's to 6.0 HO. After really using my chainsaw for the first amount of decent time, I'm thinking I don't really need two 12's. I think I'd be happier with one 12, and 6's after that. Run time seems phenomenal for what I've been doing with it so far. Rather have less weight, which is the biggest reason I never liked FlexVolt tools, nor when I picked up the new M18 7-1/4 Circular Saw at Home Depot. I might change my mind if they stuck a 6.0 on it.

 

[Nytron]

Yes, the 6.0 HO is capable of providing more power to tools that are built to take advantage of it. It is built with 21700 cells, otherwise it would be exactly like their existing 6.0 that so few seem to be in use in the real world. The 9.0 gets it's "High Demand" labeling, as it has 3 series of cells, rather than the 2 series found in XC packs.

in terms of maximum power output, but not runtime:
compact battery < XC < 9.0 < 6, 12 HO

I would probably buy 6's over 9's. More compact, but are now able to power the tools that performed better with 9's in them (compared to XC batteries), like any of their saws. If I could easily/cheaply do it, I would swap all my 5.0's to 6.0 HO. After really using my chainsaw for the first amount of decent time, I'm thinking I don't really need two 12's. I think I'd be happier with one 12, and 6's after that. Run time seems phenomenal for what I've been doing with it so far. Rather have less weight, which is the biggest reason I never liked FlexVolt tools, nor when I picked up the new M18 7-1/4 Circular Saw at Home Depot. I might change my mind if they stuck a 6.0 on it.

Agreed except for the 6.0Ah HO XC allegedly uses 18650, not 21700. See here. Otherwise the 6.0Ah HO XC would be as wide as a 12.0Ah, which it does not appear to be. edit: actually at second glance, it does appear the 6.0Ah HO XC is wider than the 6.0Ah XC, so my link is wrong and they probably do use 21700 as well.

Can't wait to see some real world testing on these on youtube.

 

[dacan23]

LOL, we went through this about a month ago because of the same bad info out there. The HO 6.0 absolutely 100% uses the 21700 cells like the 12.0.

Agreed except for the 6.0Ah HO XC allegedly uses 18650, not 21700. See here. Otherwise the 6.0Ah HO XC would be as wide as a 12.0Ah, which it does not appear to be. edit: actually at second glance, it does appear the 6.0Ah HO XC is wider than the 6.0Ah XC, so my link is wrong and they probably do use 21700 as well.

Can't wait to see some real world testing on these on youtube.

 

[sweet victory]

Has anyone here used their cordless chainsaw for cutting down over sized pallets and crates?

 

[PelicanPines]

Has anyone here used their cordless chainsaw for cutting down over sized pallets and crates?

I've tried pallets with a hackzall and small circular saw...

Hackzall = slow, too much effort.
Circular saw = fast, Nick a nail and the blade will stop.

Would love to know how the chainsaw works.

 

[Craftfab]

Does anyone know if Milwaukee is going to reintroduce their updated tool chest from last year? It sold for a few months but seems to have been discontinued. If had black and silver trim, the side tray, bottle open and most importantly was a few inches deeper and had two full width drawers.

My local HD has two of these older versions on the floor for $599 but would wait a bit if Milwaukee will be selling their updated deeper one again.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Red-and-Black-Matte-48-22-8510-8520/304670579

 

[dacan23]

All the Milwaukee boxes & benches from before, the older style are discontinued because of the tool box tariffs. The new 46" deep combo from last year meets the tariff standards but not sure if they are going to be restocked. There is a new 52" deep combo coming out for this holiday season I believe which has more features than the new 46" deep from last year.

There still is stock around of the old 30" combo 46" combo 52" center & 60" bench. But when they are gone thats it.

Does anyone know if Milwaukee is going to reintroduce their updated tool chest from last year? It sold for a few months but seems to have been discontinued. If had black and silver trim, the side tray, bottle open and most importantly was a few inches deeper and had two full width drawers.

My local HD has two of these older versions on the floor for $599 but would wait a bit if Milwaukee will be selling their updated deeper one again.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...Red-and-Black-Matte-48-22-8510-8520/304670579

 

[kctyphoon]

I've tried pallets with a hackzall and small circular saw...

Hackzall = slow, too much effort.
Circular saw = fast, Nick a nail and the blade will stop.

Would love to know how the chainsaw works.

Nick a nail with a chainsaw blade, and youll get nowhere fast, with lots of smoke. Even dirt can **** up a chainsaw blade.

Anyone that uses a chainsaw should invest in a sharpener. I have the cheap HF electric one and that thing works great. Its make a worthless blade cut like new again.

 

[purplezr2]

Nick a nail with a chainsaw blade, and youll get nowhere fast, with lots of smoke. Even dirt can **** up a chainsaw blade.

Anyone that uses a chainsaw should invest in a sharpener. I have the cheap HF electric one and that thing works great. Its make a worthless blade cut like new again.

A 7 dollar file has always worked well for me.

 

[kctyphoon]

A 7 dollar file has always worked well for me.

IMHO - files are good for maintenance if you just touch up the edge.. the tabletop sharpener keeps all the angles as they should be. Ive had much better luck using the sharpener over just a file on worn blades. Once you learn how to use it, its really not hard. ESP better if you have a bunch of blades you rotate in and out of service.. I’d have like 4 on the truck, and when i got down to the last good one I’d take them home and sharpen them.. file will only really work with the blade on the saw too.. sometimes you’d rather just swap the blade and keep working - depending on everyone’s personal situation of course.

 

[marineman]

I don't have the milwaukee but have used a chainsaw for cutting up pallets before. Kind of depends what you want to do with the pallet after you cut it up but for my uses a sawzall cutting through the nails worked best. A circular saw worked better than the chainsaw. Beyond the nails pallet wood is usually pretty dirty which takes a toll on my chainsaw chains more than my circular saw blades.

 

[2manytools]

A 7 dollar file has always worked well for me.

A 7 dollar file has always worked well for me.

My brother got the HF sharpener for under $30, maybe under $25. Absolutely great, probably the best purchase made from there. There is no way a file can do what this device does. Brought several chains back to working order with little experience using it.

Loving the M18 chainsaw. I decided to delimb the tree while standing, so not as efficient cutting as on the ground, but I wouldn't have done it that way with a gas model. Only gripe is I wish the chain tension control tightened a little more. I read one place it used a lot of oil, but I can't say I experienced that. I ran it down to 1 bar on the 12ah, and it looks like the oil reserve has enough for the remaining battery life. So that's a decent reminder to refill at battery swaps. Sometimes I forget to refill on my Ryobi pole saw because I run the 4ah on it, and is better matched (oil refill time) to a 2ah, and it leaks anyway you store it which doesn't help

 

[Crazyjake8493]

A 7 dollar file has always worked well for me.

I use files as well, with the little guide to keep the right depth and angle.

I use my Hackzall or circular saw to break down pallets, though the chainsaw would work too.

 

[JuliusPepperwood]

So far I’m pleased with the stubby 3/8. Used it to bust some axle shaft nuts on a freightliner that are torqued to 150 and a vibration dampener that gets torqued to 148. We even ran down a bolt on a frame rail with a 1/2 snap on air gun and then removed it with the Milwaukee.

 

[jshillin]

Looks like CPO has the Stubby Impacts in stock for anyone that hasn't grabbed one yet.

 

[DFB]

Looks like CPO has the Stubby Impacts in stock for anyone that hasn't grabbed one yet.

I just looked no 3/8 bare tool listed though


I didn't even know there was 1/4" release 100ftlbs max or I didn't remember

 

[sweet victory]

So after the stubby impact hype dies down....can we finally get the 1" impact and an extended/long neck cordless ratchet? Pleeeaaaseeee

 

[dacan23]

2 New USB lights and 2 regular battery lights pre order. So they made a AAA version of the USB flashlight and a AA version of the USB stick light...

https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2114-21

Isnt this the pivoting type of light KC wanted
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2113-21

https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2107m

https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2108m

I gotta send in my USB Rover, the switch aint really working anymore, might have to do with that coolant fiasco... hope they warranty it...

 

[winlinmac]

The tariffs are going to be more effective this coming Black Friday
I'd hold off 'till the holiday shopping season is over

In the meantime, Poinsettias, anyone?

 

[scooby074]

Isnt this the pivoting type of light KC wanted
https://www.acmetools.com/shop/tools/milwaukee-2113-21

Nice! Id give that a strong look if I could see one in person.

Too bad it will be like 5yrs before Milwaukee gets it up here to Canada. We still dont have the "first gen" Redlithium USB stuff like the 700L or Rover here at Home Depot. Whats up with that Milwaukee????

 

[PelicanPines]

Got another 6.0 AH M12 ... it's my fifth one... Got it free with Amazon points. Also got a 36 tooth blade for my new M12 5 3/8" saw.

 

[kctyphoon]

Nice! Id give that a strong look if I could see one in person.

Too bad it will be like 5yrs before Milwaukee gets it up here to Canada. We still dont have the "first gen" Redlithium USB stuff like the 700L or Rover here at Home Depot. Whats up with that Milwaukee????

I’m not spending $80 on that.. they need to make a bare tool variety or drop that price.. $59 like the first little rover light would be acceptable. (And even that was hard to swallow) but yea, I’ve been waiting for the usb stuff.. my m12 rocket light should be here this month i think.

 

[RangerChief]

Acme tools has the new M12 Rocket light in stock, ready to ship.

Looks nice.

 

[rmsg0040]

Nice! Id give that a strong look if I could see one in person.

Too bad it will be like 5yrs before Milwaukee gets it up here to Canada. We still dont have the "first gen" Redlithium USB stuff like the 700L or Rover here at Home Depot. Whats up with that Milwaukee????

HD Canada means you are getting the more common or faster selling Milwaukee items

Online is better, BC fasteners, Atlas Machinery, Elite Tools, JC Cayer, Mississauga Hardware

 

[ChrisLS8]

What is anyone's opinion on the Powerextra batteries? I was looking at the 4.0 and 6.0 replacement M12s

 

[johndeereman]

Don't buy cheap knock off batteries. I know they are cheaper but there is a big difference for true Milwaukee. In my experience they don't hold a charge real well and have less power.

 

[2manytools]

What is anyone's opinion on the Powerextra batteries? I was looking at the 4.0 and 6.0 replacement M12s

My 2.5ah batteries from them have been fine, though I usually just leave them in radios or flashlights.

Don't buy cheap knock off batteries. I know they are cheaper but there is a big difference for true Milwaukee. In my experience they don't hold a charge real well and have less power.

My favorite Canook tested genuine vs knock off, and his results don't match you results. Granted, there are different companies making them. The knock off ended up providing 5% more than the real deal. I have a feeling though that over time, the knock-offs won't keep the same charge capacity. Where they really aren't worth a hoot, is the cold.

 

[RangerChief]

What is anyone's opinion on the Powerextra batteries? I was looking at the 4.0 and 6.0 replacement M12s

I bought the 2.5's and found them to work all right. Use them for my Rover lights. Capacity is overstated and find them to be about equal to my factory 1.5's in run time.

 

[scooby074]

HD Canada means you are getting the more common or faster selling Milwaukee items

Online is better, BC fasteners, Atlas Machinery, Elite Tools, JC Cayer, Mississauga Hardware

Oh yeah I know about those guys, im just more a hands on kind of person.

Still surprised the big HD by me doesnt have them though, considering theyre one of the stores with the huge Milwaukee section. They have the lesser popular tools like the pump, caulking gun, grease gun, fan, search light, rocket light etc, even the AAA penlight but none of the USB lights.

HD must not be ordering them for whatever reason. Last week the big store just got a few of the Drill/Driver Packout kits, but they were only a promo. Funny how different HD Canada is compared to HD USA when it comes to Milwaukee selection.

 

[scooby074]

I’m not spending $80 on that.. they need to make a bare tool variety or drop that price.. $59 like the first little rover light would be acceptable. (And even that was hard to swallow) but yea, I’ve been waiting for the usb stuff.. my m12 rocket light should be here this month i think.

I was really thinking about the 700L if I ever got my hands on one! I dont really have a problem with the $70 price point TBH. Too bad this new one is plastic body, if it was aluminum it would be 100x better.

 

[PelicanPines]

I was really thinking about the 700L if I ever got my hands on one! I dont really have a problem with the $70 price point TBH. Too bad this new one is plastic body, if it was aluminum it would be 100x better.

The plastic body would piss me off... glad you said something... won't be buying the 700L...