The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[shocker998md]

I just bought the swag v4 bandsaw table. Now I need to find a score on a 6232-20 corded band saw. I'm stoked to use it.

 

[kctyphoon]

submitted for your consideration. click on the image to be taken to the homedepot.com page.







the only difference being, of course, the addition of the vac "kit" to the first listing, for only 618$ more.

I assume that this is the first hint of a "buy this get that free" deal, possibly featuring other addons. I admit that I find it amusing that they listed the vac, which I dont think will fit inside even that large packout box. even if it will, it certainly won't with all those other tools . . . . . .

anyway, I thought some of you might appreciate this . . . . .

I think during the Christmas promo you coulda got the vac for free also. I wanna say I recommend that deal to a friend of mine but don't remember for sure.

 

[DFB]

So I'm curious - do the m18 water pumps have an auto on/off feature? Like - can you place the input hose Into a water source, and have a say a garden hose nozzle on the output side? The pump wont shut on and off on it's own while you open and close the nozzle will it? Seems like a good upgrade for the next model..

Nope doesn't operate like that. Just runs.

With my gasoline pump you CAN adjust the throttle speed and when I was using that with 5/8 garden hose output and 1" line pickup there was no need to run it wide open. It originally was a 2" in and out.

It is so small it's unreal for it does. I guess they could offer VS dial maybe for small jobs. Cuz it does scream and can move some water fast!.

Automatic Pressure shut off would so be so cool

you don't know how many times I am running water and some customer wants my attention I either leave the hose running soaking the ground or have to go back and shut the pump off. With the big gas I didn't concern myself too much with leaving it running but with the battery why waste out the charge?

 

[ngk22r]

If its red - somebody will want it.. thats nice of you to offer.

Nothing a little spray paint wont cure!

I would give the option for someone to pay shipping should help scoot those along.

 

[ngk22r]

my son has gotten heavy into Milwaukee tools lately. They are nice though somewhat spendy.

Well worth the money though. Cry once buy once and a nice warranty to boot.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

M9 is extremely rare and only used in high end pens (ie writing pens) from what little I've found.

The other end of that is M6 and that's what you wanna focus on. See post 26 here:
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=257382

Just wanted to add to this, I did it last night but instead of using a M6x1 tap, I used the M6x1 thread chaser in the Craftsman/Lang/Snap on rethreader set we all have.

My thought process was that it would leave more material in the threads. It worked beautifully. The rethreader starts easy by itself, then I placed it in the vise sticking upwards and turned the 3" roloc pad by hand. Easy Peasy.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

I'm at Monster Jam with my daughter and I noticed the crews using 3/4" Milwaukee impacts to change tires.

 

[kctyphoon]

We should have a “Milwaukee spotted in the wild” picture thread.. lol.
Ive seen so many guys working in manhattan with the backpack.
Although i admit I’d feel a bit stupid trying to sneak a pic of a guy and his backpack.

 

[MikeF2316]

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.

I'll update this, which is talking about my 2554 3/8 impact. After seeing it work, my buddy wanted one. So I grabbed him one the next week. Now all 3 of them in the shop are using it every wheel job. Occasionally they come across one where the nuts are too rusty and it isn't strong enough, and the air tools come out. But with its size and weight, they always grab this first. The 4.0 AH battery lasts them over 3 days. And of course it's used for more than just wheels.

So far it sounds the same as new, I'll report back if they have any trouble with it.

 

[jshillin]

I'll update this, which is talking about my 2554 3/8 impact. After seeing it work, my buddy wanted one. So I grabbed him one the next week. Now all 3 of them in the shop are using it every wheel job. Occasionally they come across one where the nuts are too rusty and it isn't strong enough, and the air tools come out. But with its size and weight, they always grab this first. The 4.0 AH battery lasts them over 3 days. And of course it's used for more than just wheels.

So far it sounds the same as new, I'll report back if they have any trouble with it.

Really? I seem to run into more lugnuts that is can't remove vs ones it can. I still like it and it has it's place, but it's not quite as useful as I hoped.

 

[Bigblue&Goldie]

Really? I seem to run into more lugnuts that is can't remove vs ones it can. I still like it and it has it's place, but it's not quite as useful as I hoped.

I have the 1/2" version and it hammered away before it broke loose the lugs on my F150 (no rust, in like new shape). I was expecting more.

 

[MikeF2316]

I have the 1/2" version and it hammered away before it broke loose the lugs on my F150 (no rust, in like new shape). I was expecting more.

He has mostly repeat customers, and almost all of them have winter tires. So the wheels come off twice a year. Yesterday there was a 10+ year old Buick with lug nuts that didn't look like they had been taken off for years. The 2554 wouldn't budge any of them. That's what made me think of posting what I did. As always, YMMV.

 

[Fix Until Broke]

I'd like to see an M12 or USB powered wire crimper...

Something like this with interchangeable dies...

If you have to crimp 1-2 terminals, no big deal, but when you have to crimp a few hundred, it gets old in a hurry. Especially in tight spaces where you don't have a lot of room to open/close a large handle while holding a wire in a connector/terminal.

Well - It's kind of Milwaukee, it uses a Milwaukee M12 battery... It's a lot bigger than I would like to see, but it will crimp battery sized cables.

https://www.rennsteig.us/index.php/...ols/1467-eforce-battery-powered-crimping-tool

 

[garageguy1]

Ive seen so many guys working in manhattan with the backpack.
Although i admit I’d feel a bit stupid trying to sneak a pic of a guy and his backpack.

not Manhattan but also in a large urban center and also noticed a lot of backpacks appearing ....did we miss out on on a super good promo or giveaway?

 

[Bighead38]

Watching the football game and the guy was using an m12 tool to fix the helmet.

 

[Yarpo]

Watching the football game and the guy was using an m12 tool to fix the helmet.

Haha I caught that also. NFL equipment guy. That could be a cool job i suppose

 

[2manytools]

I am pulling out some various tools for a short trip I'm taking, and pulled out the USB battery charger. I'm realizing Milwaukee shout have added a USB output as well. Would have made it much more useful, as you can still charge any of the USB lights on their own.

For spotting in the wild, I'd be more interested in catching a glimpse of someone testing unreleased tools. I'm sure the person using it can't say much, but a photo would make me more than happy.

 

[ToolFanGeoff]

I needed a solution to be concrete dust compliant when rotary hammer drilling holes in concrete. The kicker for me was to be able to do it cordless – as I don’t have power most of the places I use my rotary impact – that’s why I got the M-18 cordless SDS-Max drill. It does a really good job drilling ¾” holes 8” deep in 4,000psi concrete. It does a good job drilling 1” holes in the same 4,000psi concrete – but it is definitely slower. So I needed a cordless vacuum for collecting concrete drilling dust. I am a huge fan of the Dust Deputy system because it keeps the filters cleaner for so much longer. So I decided to make a Milwaukee / Dust deputy hybrid. Rather than use a hose to connect the 2 gal Milwuakee wet/dry vac to the dust deputy, I wanted to attach it directly. I took some measurements, then made a plan. It looked like it could work, so I gave it a shot. It does a better job of dust collection than I thought it would. The Milwaukee drill dust collector works well with this vac system. Only a little of the drilling dust makes it into the vacuum’s filter, most drops into the 5 gallon bucket – just like it is supposed to. I have tried 9.0 amp and 12.0 amp batteries in the vacuum, and this is one tool that I think runs better / stronger with the 12.0 battery. The vacuum at the drill adapter is strong enough to hold onto a vertical rough stucco wall.

 

[Chromdome35]

I needed a solution to be concrete dust compliant when rotary hammer drilling holes in concrete. The kicker for me was to be able to do it cordless – as I don’t have power most of the places I use my rotary impact – that’s why I got the M-18 cordless SDS-Max drill. It does a really good job drilling ¾” holes 8” deep in 4,000psi concrete. It does a good job drilling 1” holes in the same 4,000psi concrete – but it is definitely slower. So I needed a cordless vacuum for collecting concrete drilling dust. I am a huge fan of the Dust Deputy system because it keeps the filters cleaner for so much longer. So I decided to make a Milwaukee / Dust deputy hybrid. Rather than use a hose to connect the 2 gal Milwuakee wet/dry vac to the dust deputy, I wanted to attach it directly. I took some measurements, then made a plan. It looked like it could work, so I gave it a shot. It does a better job of dust collection than I thought it would. The Milwaukee drill dust collector works well with this vac system. Only a little of the drilling dust makes it into the vacuum’s filter, most drops into the 5 gallon bucket – just like it is supposed to. I have tried 9.0 amp and 12.0 amp batteries in the vacuum, and this is one tool that I think runs better / stronger with the 12.0 battery. The vacuum at the drill adapter is strong enough to hold onto a vertical rough stucco wall.

This is awesome! Great work. How did you go about mounting the M18 Vac to the Dust Deputy Head?

 

[Ign]

I am pulling out some various tools for a short trip I'm taking, and pulled out the USB battery charger. I'm realizing Milwaukee shout have added a USB output as well. Would have made it much more useful, as you can still charge any of the USB lights on their own.

For spotting in the wild, I'd be more interested in catching a glimpse of someone testing unreleased tools. I'm sure the person using it can't say much, but a photo would make me more than happy.

I had this exact thought weeks ago when I first touched the RedLithium USB standalone chargers

 

[sweet victory]

Was shopping around for an airless sprayer. Noticed a cordless Graco one that's powered by Dewalt.

Any chatter of Milwaukee coming out with one?

 

[kctyphoon]

Doesnt Milwaukee make a vac attachment that goes right on the drill?

Or you can go with this. Thats a lot of stuff to be dragging around, but nice work.

Milwaukee’s whole line -

 

[ChrisLS8]

Milwaukee, Bosch and Hilti all make self cleaning bits that contain the dust as you drill using the bit itself and a vacuum attachment

 

[ChrisLS8]

Doesnt Milwaukee make a vac attachment that goes right on the drill?

Or you can go with this. Thats a lot of stuff to be dragging around, but nice work.

Milwaukee’s whole line -

We tried that setup and it lasted less than a week before the plastic tore, same with the replacements. They really need to use a much higher quality plastic on that

 

[isuhunter]

we should have a “milwaukee spotted in the wild” picture thread.. Lol.
Ive seen so many guys working in manhattan with the backpack.
Although i admit i’d feel a bit stupid trying to sneak a pic of a guy and his backpack.

agreed!!!!

 

[kctyphoon]

We tried that setup and it lasted less than a week before the plastic tore, same with the replacements. They really need to use a much higher quality plastic on that

What about the vac attachment that goes right on the drill?

We still use the wind to collect dust...

 

[JimH74]

Looking for the M18 fan. I'm in the south, and sweat easily. Finally decided I'm going to get one. A quick search shows the best price (that I've seen) is around $79. Does anyone know of a better deal? Thanks!

 

[kctyphoon]

The fan is great. Wish it had a variable speed instead of the 3 speed - but we’re splitting hairs now.

 

[DFB]

Looking for the M18 fan. I'm in the south, and sweat easily. Finally decided I'm going to get one. A quick search shows the best price (that I've seen) is around $79. Does anyone know of a better deal? Thanks!

Best price on top of list will probably be a percentage off sale from certain online suppliers offered around most major holidays.

 

[a52-830]

Best price on top of list will probably be a percentage off sale from certain online suppliers offered around most major holidays.

and the regularly (but not often) offered 15% off deals you can get on ebay.

there was talk about one being due soon . . . last two years offered 15% off near the end of January? likely on the ebay deals thread . . . .

 

[Chromdome35]

You know what would be handy...a Packout compatible handle that you could use to carry a stack of the smaller Packouts. As it is now, if you have several of the small Packout organizers (thick or thin) there isn't any easy way to carry a stack of them. With a snap in carrying handle, you could just add it to the top and off you go. When you don't need it, you can take it off and full Packout functionality is restored.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Looking for the M18 fan. I'm in the south, and sweat easily. Finally decided I'm going to get one. A quick search shows the best price (that I've seen) is around $79. Does anyone know of a better deal? Thanks!

$79 everywhere right now but I'm sure there will be another $59 sale before summer. Seems like there is each year.

 

[Ign]

$79 everywhere right now but I'm sure there will be another $59 sale before summer. Seems like there is each year.

This. Northern put my $59 on backorder for months but I was in no hurry and did finally receive it.

 

[JimH74]

Thanks for the info on the M18 fan. Maybe I'll wait just a bit and see if it goes on sale like it has in the past. If not, I'll just order it. I'm thinking it will work out great for my needs.

 

[Mohawk Dave]

JimH74, out here we have a ton of tool guys that sell Home Depot RTV stuff. I buy most of my Milwaukee from them. Look on Offer Up aND see if they post there. I think fans are 50 or 60 out here every day.

 

[Tbird22]

recently purchased the m12 rover floodlight. i do automotive repairs and im a bit frustrated because the magnets dont seem to hold the light from 45-90 degrees (side of a toolbox, on a hood). i tried switching to a smaller 1.5 amp battery to see if maybe it was the disproportionate weight but to no avail. i just want to know if this is a defect (should the magnets hold the light up when at 90 degrees) or am i doing something wrong?

 

[DFB]

recently purchased the m12 rover floodlight. i do automotive repairs and im a bit frustrated because the magnets dont seem to hold the light from 45-90 degrees (side of a toolbox, on a hood). i tried switching to a smaller 1.5 amp battery to see if maybe it was the disproportionate weight but to no avail. i just want to know if this is a defect (should the magnets hold the light up when at 90 degrees) or am i doing something wrong?

Gauge thickness of the metal makes a big difference in the magnetic pull. Something thin like refrigerator door skin not so good.

I'm thinking they may even spec out the min. thickness in the operators manual.


I used a thin wire hook slipped under the spring clamp and over the magnets for using my M12 rover under my Durango hood. It wouldn't stick well on it own and didn't want it dropping loose on my head either

 

[DFB]

Vehicle hoods ha reminds me last week when we the brakes over on all 4 wheels of my brothers Dodge Dually. When it come time to bleed em out I lifted the hood and remarked how light it was, same styling but way lighter than the old Durango.

I says this isn't a metal hood hey?

And he says NO. I bought one of those magnetic hood lights...it didn't work.

 

[Tduby]

Thanks for the info on the M18 fan. Maybe I'll wait just a bit and see if it goes on sale like it has in the past. If not, I'll just order it. I'm thinking it will work out great for my needs.

As a fat guy that sweats like a pig I would gladly pay $99 to have my fan now that I own it.

 

[kctyphoon]

M18 fan is also good if you work outside on the car in the spring / summer.. small insects cant overcome the breeze.