The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[PelicanPines]

I heard in 3 years Milwaukee is releasing nuclear fission powered tools.

M-aton batteries?
M-atom batteries?
M-radon batteries?

Hmmm naming contest time...

 

[DFB]

Oh man my work days are winding down with the colder weather and also coming into the holidays so all my tools come home. Now my pet peeve with Milwaukee is that dang white paint for lettering wears off fast, and anyone that uses them on the job pretty much knows that. I thought about leaving them just all red...but naw

Got me a paint pen and just did them all over. Some had no white left on them at all!

 

[matlok]

Honestly why they don't make it a reactionless stop though

^^^THIS^^^

I love the Auto Shut-Off Mode on the Stubbies, wish the Ratchets had it too. I just picked up the FUEL version 1/4" Ratchet but haven't had a chance to use it yet. Curious to see if it kicks back like the brushed 3/8" does sometimes.

 

[falconero]

Finally got a chance to use the inflator for more than 1 tire. Performed well, aired up 4 trailer tires from around 23psi to 35psi on half a 4ah battery and also 4 from about 28 to 40psi on another 2bar 4ah battery

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[wxm]

Thinking to pick up an m12 stubby, but can't decide to go with 3/8" or 1/2".

 

[techieman33]

Thinking to pick up an m12 stubby, but can't decide to go with 3/8" or 1/2".

My take on it is to get the 3/8". Since that's the size range you would use a little impact like that. The sockets are all smaller, and that might get you into a space that's slightly to tight for use with 1/2" sockets. That being said it's not a lot of difference, so if you already own a lot of 1/2" impact sockets and no 3/8" sockets then the 1/2" is probably the better choice financially.

 

[Rocket3004]

Ok. You’ve all convinced me. 3/8 stubby. Now I need to find some kind of deal. Any good ones out there? eBay seems to the the cheapest. I’d need a battery and charger too

With the stubby and adjustable settings, any need for a ratchet as well?

 

[macs_rock]

My understanding is that the original organizer guess we will call it the "old one" is not compatible with the newly released packout system.

Kind of a raw deal IMO...

Though they WILL stack lock with each other

Just as an FYI for any one interested I do have one of them. I feel it is a very nice and SOLID box for $20 dollars and the quality beats most other "orginizers" though the storage compartment bins are quite large and really are aimed at volume. Such things as small plumbing parts Ells and T's of various sizes, EMT parts, wire connecters etc. small PVC, Nylon barbs and connectors, Various LARGE amounts of drywall or deck screws, metal roofing or self tappers. Carriage bolts etc.

For SMALL parts storage in small amounts it just doesn't work that well.

But take some bins out and you can customize the case and fit a tool in there also

I'm glad to hear a good review of them, I'm interested in them both for parts storage and because you can get kaizen foam inserts for them, so they'd be good for tool storage.

 

[MikeF2316]

Well, I pulled the trigger on the stubby. I went with the 3/8, figuring I'm going small, so I should go all the way.

 

[bigtiger]

Damn... Nice.. That's on my list..where's the cheapest to get one now or any black Fridays deals on it..

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[rmsg0040]

Good purchase Mike, used my stubby yesterday to swap wheels

 

[ChrisLS8]

I'm really thinking about getting the rolling packout system for work. How are they compared to Ridgid or the new Craftsman at lowes

 

[Firefighter1406]

I'm really thinking about getting the rolling packout system for work. How are they compared to Ridgid or the new Craftsman at lowes

This is a personal opinion but you asked. I have mostly Dewalt cordless tools so back when the Dewalt Tough System came out I started investing in it. Liked them but never really could get in a groove of using them. My dad runs all Milwaukee tools and bought the 3 box Packout System last BF. I love the way they clipped together. And over all the features of the Packout but I was too invested in Dewalt Tough System. Well that changed a week ago. Rural King had the Packout 3 box set on sale for $198. I sold my Dewalt boxes on Craigslist and went for it. I love the Packouts. At the BF pricing I went back and bought a small and medium box the next day. So I have the bottom roll box, two medium boxes and 2 small boxes. Have $320 invested. They lock together securely, much easier and faster when moving the boxes around then the DeWalt boxes. Can fit more in them as well, as well as add dividers and such. Also Milwaukee sells the trays and things that go inside separate. I added two trays to boxes that only came with one to add more space. Again my personal opinion. I would recommend the Milwaukee Packouts to anybody looking for a box system.

The Craftmans boxes are relabeled DeWalt TSAK Boxes. They are nice, smaller, and not as heavy duty. Side walls are very thin.

The Rigid boxes have a large following due to the cheaper cost. However lock together similar to the DeWalts and Craftsman. Have to brackets on each side that snap to the box above. Just not super user friendly.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Yeah I have two packouts currently for my driver and grinder so I'm figuring to just get the big boys with the cart for rolling all my stuff that doesn't go in my job box for work.

Thanks for the input, I'd rather pay more for the more durable system for heavy use

 

[Firefighter1406]

I agree. I mean I love my Dewalt tools but Milwaukee did a much better job designing the Packout system.

 

[protegeV]

I agree. I mean I love my Dewalt tools but Milwaukee did a much better job designing the Packout system.

I had never heard of the packout thing, but I just googled it and it looks pretty cool, although not for me as an auto tech.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

My take on it is to get the 3/8". Since that's the size range you would use a little impact like that. The sockets are all smaller, and that might get you into a space that's slightly to tight for use with 1/2" sockets. That being said it's not a lot of difference, so if you already own a lot of 1/2" impact sockets and no 3/8" sockets then the 1/2" is probably the better choice financially.

Well put. That was my initial feeling was to get the 1/2" stubby, since 100% of my impact sockets are 1/2" drive. But then I saw a 3/8" stubby with the Astro Pneumatic nano sockets and now I'm re-thinking everything. Still haven't bought a stubby, but I'll probably cave at some point.

 

[MikeF2316]

Good purchase Mike, used my stubby yesterday to swap wheels

I took it to the shop this morning, they boyz just looked at it and said "yeah, yeah" to the 250 ft lbs. Then when they heard it banging on a socket on a tight wheel bolt, their eyes widened...

It's amazing just how much this can do. It's definitely my go to socket turner from here on.

 

[2manytools]

Things I noticed in the CPO 11% sale on limited items. These prices are before the 11%..

Old organizer is 18.99
M18 stick light is 48.99
M18 dry wall cut out tool is 76.99
M18 non fuel hackzall is 83.99
M12 non fuel 1/4 ratchet 85.99
M18 Fuel sawzall 139.99

forgot to hit submit on this yesterday...

M12/M18 BT Speaker w/ free 2ah battery & charger - $119.99

 

[a52-830]

But then I saw a 3/8" stubby with the Astro Pneumatic nano sockets and now I'm re-thinking everything. Still haven't bought a stubby, but I'll probably cave at some point.

while i already had 3/8" impact sockets, i did go ahead and buy those nano 3/8" sockets when i bought the 3/8" stubby.

it is like a whole different world with that combination. . . . . .

 

[buddylee1998]

Looking to buy a 2360-20. Curious what's the best deal people have seen on it.

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[kctyphoon]

Oh man my work days are winding down with the colder weather and also coming into the holidays so all my tools come home. Now my pet peeve with Milwaukee is that dang white paint for lettering wears off fast, and anyone that uses them on the job pretty much knows that. I thought about leaving them just all red...but naw

Got me a paint pen and just did them all over. Some had no white left on them at all!

Milwaukee makes white paint pens

 

[DFB]

Milwaukee makes white paint pens

Hey cool, that's right the pens do come in different colors. I already have a bunch of the black chisel tips markers and couple of fine points


Geez never thought of that either. I think might order some and see how that works out

 

[PelicanPines]

while i already had 3/8" impact sockets, i did go ahead and buy those nano 3/8" sockets when i bought the 3/8" stubby.

it is like a whole different world with that combination. . . . . .

I did exactly that in 1/2" for both... oh man it's so cool... should take a picture of them mating... Milwaukee Nano ****.

 

[Ign]

Finally got a chance to use the inflator for more than 1 tire. Performed well, aired up 4 trailer tires from around 23psi to 35psi on half a 4ah battery and also 4 from about 28 to 40psi on another 2bar 4ah battery

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On any trailer I run I'd consider 35psi flat.

I helped a friend w a roadside repair yesterday; took forever to get a 265/75/16 from 53 to 60psi. Even that was too low for the 2400lb load of water in his bed but he was close to home. Milwaukee you're killing me - real tradesmen run real trucks and tires!!!

I don't want to hear excuses about heat build-up or whatever else - an M18 inflator would perform way better, no two ways around it.

 

[buddylee1998]

I did exactly that in 1/2" for both... oh man it's so cool... should take a picture of them mating... Milwaukee Nano ****.

Im not familiar with these nano sockets. Google is not showing them either. Are they actually called nano?

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[techieman33]

Im not familiar with these nano sockets. Google is not showing them either. Are they actually called nano?

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Yeah, Here's one example. Others make them as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JBK1FHG/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[buddylee1998]

I was looking for milwaukee branded. Being that I realize they do not exist, is Astro the brand you would recommend?

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[techieman33]

I was looking for milwaukee branded. Being that I realize they do not exist, is Astro the brand you would recommend?

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I don't own any of them so I can't recommend one over the other. They do appear to look just like the Sunex sets. The Astro ones are about $10 a set cheaper. One possible downside is I can see in the pics on Amazon that the Sunex have the size stamped as well as etched. I can't see if the Astro ones are stamped as well. I asked on Amazon if they were stamped as well. I'll reply here if I get any answer. Or maybe the Astro rep that I think I remember seeing on here will chime in.

 

[ChrisLS8]

Astro are the shortest

 

[MikeF2316]

Astro are the shortest

You bastards just made me buy those...

 

[ChrisLS8]

You'll thank us

 

[manwithtools]

You bastards just made me buy those...

Me too.....

 

[PelicanPines]

I was looking for milwaukee branded. Being that I realize they do not exist, is Astro the brand you would recommend?

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Yes... Astro... I have not put a lot of mileage on them yet... but they feel as solid as my other Impacts... I only own 1/2" impacts... The nanos are brand new in my box... only used 2 so far with the M12 Stubby... worked like a charm.

 

[visiter555]

I'm really thinking about getting the rolling packout system for work. How are they compared to Ridgid or the new Craftsman at lowes

I bought the Ridgid and sold it two weeks later.

The Packout has better wheels and that alone sold me, even though there are many more reasons such as the organizers. I do a lot or different jobs so sometimes I need my cabling "kits" and parts, sometime i need my fencing stuff and the quick change parts organizers replace one of the boxes. The internals of the medium and small boxes on the packout also were a factor.

 

[Caparris]

Sold my 3/8" M18 fuel impact on eBay the other day to justify buying a stubby..... now who has the best price these days?

 

[MikeF2316]

You'll thank us

Yes, anybody who's done any work on a vehicle has come across a situation where another 2 millimeters of clearance would have made the job much easier. Last brake job I only had the 2763 high torque, I'm almost looking forward to my next brake job!

 

[DFB]

Im not familiar with these nano sockets. Google is not showing them either. Are they actually called nano?

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Ha I have some shallow design 1/2" stubby sockets that came in a Klutch impact set from NT decades ago. I just thought they were weird

 

[chipper]

Does anybody have any experience with the Milwaukee service centers ? I dropped my m12 fuel drill off a week ago the Chuck was frozen and would not budge. I'm just curious of a time frame since this is my first time doing this

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[MikeF2316]

Does anybody have any experience with the Milwaukee service centers ? I dropped my m12 fuel drill off a week ago the Chuck was frozen and would not budge. I'm just curious of a time frame since this is my first time doing this

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I dropped off my leaf blower between Christmas and New Year's Day, they said there weren't any in Canada and it would be 10 days. In reality it took only a couple of days, they didn't fix mine, they gave me a different one.