The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[DFB]

I use my fan extensively outdoors at my flea mkt in the hot summer under pop up tents to keep the breeze going. I am really thinking of getting a second one.

Or could wait it out for a FUEL upgrade

 

[deberly12]

I will have one for this summer. I almost bought one last year...now I will be working outside not in an office. It will be a need.

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[2manytools]

I use my fan extensively outdoors at my flea mkt in the hot summer under pop up tents to keep the breeze going. I am really thinking of getting a second one.

Or could wait it out for a FUEL upgrade

featuring:

* 10-12" blade (14" if they x2 the batteries)
* variable knob
* Packout Base
* 2x4 hook
* clips to hold tubing in place from the new backpack water tank to become a mister
* any why not One-Key it up while they are at it

* optional pants attachment for swamp-***

 

[dacan23]

Again I was searching today for info on the packout dolly, no luck. What I did find is someone saying there are supposedly 15 new packout products coming in 2019! Not sure if I believe that, but if its true wow. There are currently 16 packout items, so if you count the delayed dolly plus 15 others, then its doubling in items during 2019. Maybe all our wish list might come true..... or perhaps its just a V2 of all the items we already have and they are not compatible with V1 LOLOLOLOLOL

 

[DFB]

featuring:

* 10-12" blade (14" if they x2 the batteries)
* variable knob
* Packout Base
* 2x4 hook
* clips to hold tubing in place from the new backpack water tank to become a mister
* any why not One-Key it up while they are at it

* optional pants attachment for swamp-***

Needs Blue tooth wireless control

 

[Pitalplace]

Wow, did I make a mistake. I bought a leaf blower last summer and my wife thinks she can move 6" of snow. She is hard on batteries. I explained that she should shovel the worst and then she could blow. It does work very nice on the light fluffy stuff.

 

[2manytools]

Needs Blue tooth wireless control

that's the One-Key!

 

[f121]

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?

Buy the m12 under hood light, it's loads better. The rover is useful thou, I've magnetted it onto a jack stand to use as an angle poise before.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

Wow, did I make a mistake. I bought a leaf blower last summer and my wife thinks she can move 6" of snow. She is hard on batteries. I explained that she should shovel the worst and then she could blow. It does work very nice on the light fluffy stuff.

It does work great for clearing off the vehicles, but on the ground anything more than an inch or two of snow is hopeless.

 

[Crazyjake8493]

featuring:

* 10-12" blade (14" if they x2 the batteries)
* variable knob
* Packout Base
* 2x4 hook
* clips to hold tubing in place from the new backpack water tank to become a mister
* any why not One-Key it up while they are at it

* optional pants attachment for swamp-***

What I really want to see is an M18 oscillating tower fan with the same folding base as the Rocket lights. Quick setup and takedown, and the ability to plug it in would be a plus.

 

[2manytools]

What I really want to see is an M18 oscillating tower fan with the same folding base as the Rocket lights. Quick setup and takedown, and the ability to plug it in would be a plus.

I forgot that. A standard extension plug, instead of that stupid-**** AC adapter with the thin cord asking to be cut in a tool bag. Maybe a Packout base that could connect to an optional tripod?

 

[Raisedonadeere]

Hey I posted “Dremmel Gone” in general discussion forum but specifically, - does any one know if Milwaukee is upgrading the M18 oscillating tool to brushless any time soon?

 

[dacan23]

Nothing official, but my educated guess says a Fuel brushless tool less blade change one is going to be announced in May/June.

But... existing one goes on sale for $99 regulary, new one if true is gonna be $170ish

Hey I posted “Dremmel Gone” in general discussion forum but specifically, - does any one know if Milwaukee is upgrading the M18 oscillating tool to brushless any time soon?

 

[2manytools]

Nothing official, but my educated guess says a Fuel brushless tool less blade change one is going to be announced in May/June.

But... existing one goes on sale for $99 regulary, new one if true is gonna be $170ish

I have to think so, especially after their acquisition of Imperial Blade. Tool less blade change will probably happen with the Starlock interface. Hopefully the size doesn't increase too much on a Fuel model.

 

[Raisedonadeere]

I have to think so, especially after their acquisition of Imperial Blade. Tool less blade change will probably happen with the Starlock interface. Hopefully the size doesn't increase too much on a Fuel model.

I am with you on size. I keep having situations where it needs to be more compact.

 

[dacan23]

Perhaps there will be a more compact M12 fuel version, but I dont see the M18 fuel version being any smaller than what it is now.

Sure drills and impacts are getting smaller lately but consider the following things that have not shrunk or gotten bigger recently; M12 & M18 fuel hackzalls, both new M18 fuel jigsaws, M18 fuel V2 circ saw. I was shocked how big the M18 fuel barrel handle jigsaw was when I first handled it.

We are dreaming of "stubby" tool versions of everything, unfortunately it aint gonna happen yet.

Plus every tool they come out with will be smaller than that 25lb M18 fuel pipe threading behemoth they are coming out with later this year. The standard response to any tool size complaints will be "Well its much smaller than the M18 pipe threader".

I have to think so, especially after their acquisition of Imperial Blade. Tool less blade change will probably happen with the Starlock interface. Hopefully the size doesn't increase too much on a Fuel model.

I am with you on size. I keep having situations where it needs to be more compact.

 

[ddewey78]

Needs Blue tooth wireless control [emoji481]

That would be one key

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[Raisedonadeere]

I do the best I can to hit the one size does all I do jackpot but there are a couple of items I would quickly go for if someone gave me some m12 batteries. Most cases if I had to pick one it is I have to have the bigger. Don’t want to run a 4 1/4” hole saw with a m12 but i won’t argue it cant be done.

 

[techieman33]

I do the best I can to hit the one size does all I do jackpot but there are a couple of items I would quickly go for if someone gave me some m12 batteries. Most cases if I had to pick one it is I have to have the bigger. Don’t want to run a 4 1/4” hole saw with a m12 but i won’t argue it cant be done.

I sure wouldn't want to run a hole saw that big in my M12 drill without a side handle being available. I would be willing to try it with an M12 impact (especially the stubby) if I could get them to mate up.

 

[MikeF2316]

Wow, did I make a mistake. I bought a leaf blower last summer and my wife thinks she can move 6" of snow. She is hard on batteries. I explained that she should shovel the worst and then she could blow. It does work very nice on the light fluffy stuff.

I've used mine on light snow quite a bit. It does a really good job really quickly on porches, where you have lots of corners and railings to shovel around. But it doesn't like to ingest snow. My first one died, and last weekend its warranty replacement started to turn really slowly after I made a blizzard with it and didn't get it turned off quickly enough. Fortunately, all I needed to do to "reset" it was remove and reinstall the battery.

 

[Iluvbeer]

I noticed tonight that my local Rural King is not stocking any M12 tools now. It’s all m18 and I’m not happy about it. .

 

[kctyphoon]

What I really want to see is an M18 oscillating tower fan with the same folding base as the Rocket lights. Quick setup and takedown, and the ability to plug it in would be a plus.

Thats an awesome idea. What would be nice, is if they used two smaller fan blades instead of one big one to keep the size down. Or a Dyson style bladeless fan they could make into any shape. I like the base idea though. Dual powered of course.. nobody makes something like that..

 

[2manytools]

I sure wouldn't want to run a hole saw that big in my M12 drill without a side handle being available. I would be willing to try it with an M12 impact (especially the stubby) if I could get them to mate up.

If you have the 1/2" stubby, you could use this 1/2" to 7/16" hex adapter. I would recommend the pin dentent model to securely keep it in place

 

[kctyphoon]

I wouldn't wanna do 4.5" holes with a 12v.. I have the last gen M12 fuel drill, and Im not so sure it would handle that and be happy about it.

They are strong for 12v - but not as strong as some people think they are.. that's a big hole..

 

[dacan23]

4.5" holes is baby or super hawg territory, thats even a bit much for a 18v Fuel drill. This type of abuse on a regular basis is why so many people break drills.

I wouldn't wanna do 4.5" holes with a 12v.. I have the last gen M12 fuel drill, and Im not so sure it would handle that and be happy about it.

They are strong for 12v - but not as strong as some people think they are.. that's a big hole..

 

[2manytools]

uh oh kctyphoon, time for new sets of pliers!

ToolGuyd write up on new VDe pliers (by NWS)

Milwaukee Europe

 

[kctyphoon]

uh oh kctyphoon, time for new sets of pliers!

ToolGuyd write up on new VDe pliers (by NWS)

Milwaukee Europe

Ha.. I have the Irwin branded nws at home. Non insulated.. they are butter smooth. I hardly ever use them though. I tried them at work when I first got them, but I'm not a big fan of the wide grips when you already have gloves on. Being the handles are so thick they didnt fit well in the pouches on my tool belt either. But yeah NWS stuff is really nice.

 

[Raisedonadeere]

I sure wouldn't want to run a hole saw that big in my M12 drill without a side handle being available. I would be willing to try it with an M12 impact (especially the stubby) if I could get them to mate up.

Speaking of impact drilling I noticed the utility company using a Milwaukee impact to drill holes in poles for mounting transformer and guy wires. I was curious about size bit and model of impact but missed my chance to get a close look. Gave me the idea to take a 3/4” spade bit along with my Surge impact into the attic where I was attaching junction boxes and some 2x4 bracing. With the 3/4” bit in my pocket I drilled holes through the top plate for wires.

Moral of the story, I only needed the Surge impact to do all those jobs. Small light weight tool and some bits, and no kickback to throw me off balance while pearched on a joist. But I don’t think it would drive a big hole saw.

 

[DFB]

I've drilled with different impacts before both 12v and 18v. On some holes the more powerful 18v especially with the FUEL went thru so fast with such little effort using a spade the impact mechanism never even engaged.

 

[dacan23]

Will have to hunt for those when I go to Germany in the spring.... along with a kajillion other tools I want

uh oh kctyphoon, time for new sets of pliers!

ToolGuyd write up on new VDe pliers (by NWS)

Milwaukee Europe

 

[2manytools]

Moral of the story, I only needed the Surge impact to do all those jobs. Small light weight tool and some bits, and no kickback to throw me off balance while pearched on a joist. But I don’t think it would drive a big hole saw.

The difficult part would be finding a 1/4" shank hole saw that went that large. Typically they jump to a 7/16" hex for the larger sized hole saws.

 

[Ign]

The difficult part would be finding a 1/4" shank hole saw that went that large. Typically they jump to a 7/16" hex for the larger sized hole saws.

Yep I buy the 7/16" hex and turn 'em down to .375 +/- .001 for use in my mill w a collet.

The hex shanks in a drill chuck cause the keyless chucks to overtighten in use - I spread an Albrecht shell once as the jaws wedged their way down!

 

[kctyphoon]

Speaking of impact drilling I noticed the utility company using a Milwaukee impact to drill holes in poles for mounting transformer and guy wires. I was curious about size bit and model of impact but missed my chance to get a close look. Gave me the idea to take a 3/4” spade bit along with my Surge impact into the attic where I was attaching junction boxes and some 2x4 bracing. With the 3/4” bit in my pocket I drilled holes through the top plate for wires.

Moral of the story, I only needed the Surge impact to do all those jobs. Small light weight tool and some bits, and no kickback to throw me off balance while pearched on a joist. But I don’t think it would drive a big hole saw.

They are likely using the same impact I do. It's a 7/16 hex drive version of the 1/2" high torque - detuned to like 550 ftlbs. We use Milwaukee shockwave ship auger bits. 7/16 hex drive, 11/16 x 18". They are honestly the best bits I've ever used. It's the only thing I have ordered now. Mikwaukee does make small length ship auger bits too, (not shockwave) but I'm not certain if they are 1/4" hex drive to use on a standard impact driver. I would think they would be, but I really don't remember - I could be wrong.

The 11/16" auger bit is used for 5/8 bolts. 13/16" bits used for 3/4" bolts - but those seem to be more and more uncommon these days. 3/4" bolts were only used on really heavy (lead, or large modern) copper phone lines. Nobody is really putting those up anymore. I can't see the local power company needing anything bigger than 5/8 bolts either.

I bribed a vendor years ago when mikwaukee first came out with that impact. Now companies are finally starting to buy those over their $2,000 corded models or hydraulic options.

Actually the standard bell system corded impact is a 5/8 hex drive. I think Milwaukee and IR are the only people still making that. It's hard to find nutrunners for that, and they aren't cheap.. 7/16 has become much more standard these days. All the hydraulic guns are 7/16 hex, I don't think they even make a quick chuck in 5/8 on those.

 

[MikeF2316]

I've used mine on light snow quite a bit. It does a really good job really quickly on porches, where you have lots of corners and railings to shovel around. But it doesn't like to ingest snow. My first one died, and last weekend its warranty replacement started to turn really slowly after I made a blizzard with it and didn't get it turned off quickly enough. Fortunately, all I needed to do to "reset" it was remove and reinstall the battery.

Interestingly, after I blew away the very thin layer of light snow we received today, I thought that this same battery must be getting low. It had only one bar, but was still powering the blower. When I put it on the charger, I got the dreaded flashing red and green. A second try 5 minutes later gave the same results, and a third try 5 minutes further finally resulted in charging. This is a 21 month old 9.0.

 

[NoiseRacing]

The 11/16" auger bit is used for 5/8 bolts. 13/16" bits used for 3/4" bolts - but those seem to be more and more uncommon these days. 3/4" bolts were only used on really heavy (lead, or large modern) copper phone lines. Nobody is really putting those up anymore. I can't see the local power company needing anything bigger than 5/8 bolts either.

My current employer, a mostly rural power utility company I work for only uses 3/4" bolts for all of our new construction. This has been going on for any Job teched in the last 15 or so years. We only us 5/8" bolts when needed, example using old equipment or new manufactured for them. Milwaukee has been a godsend to our trade.

 

[kctyphoon]

My current employer, a mostly rural power utility company I work for only uses 3/4" bolts for all of our new construction. This has been going on for any Job teched in the last 15 or so years. We only us 5/8" bolts when needed, example using old equipment or new manufactured for them. Milwaukee has been a godsend to our trade.

I cant imagine why a power company would need bolts that big. We’d use them to suspend HEAVY cable.. i mean like 8 or 12 pounds a foot heavy.. so figure around 100’ - 120’ sections pole to pole - under tension, plus the weight of 16M strand. That stuff doesnt even get installed in the air anymore, just moved.. guys dont even carry that stuff on the trucks. Maybe 2 or 3 bolts just in case for a guy thats prepared..

3/4” hardware maybe for Hi-line stuff - just so its overkill i can see....

 

[Raisedonadeere]

They are likely using the same impact I do. It's a 7/16 hex drive version of the 1/2" high torque - detuned to like 550 ftlbs. We use Milwaukee shockwave ship auger bits. 7/16 hex drive, 11/16 x 18". They are honestly the best bits I've ever used. It's the only thing I have ordered now. Mikwaukee does make small length ship auger bits too, (not shockwave) but I'm not certain if they are 1/4" hex drive to use on a standard impact driver. I would think they would be, but I really don't remember - I could be wrong.

The 11/16" auger bit is used for 5/8 bolts. 13/16" bits used for 3/4" bolts - but those seem to be more and more uncommon these days. 3/4" bolts were only used on really heavy (lead, or large modern) copper phone lines. Nobody is really putting those up anymore. I can't see the local power company needing anything bigger than 5/8 bolts either.

I bribed a vendor years ago when mikwaukee first came out with that impact. Now companies are finally starting to buy those over their $2,000 corded models or hydraulic options.

Actually the standard bell system corded impact is a 5/8 hex drive. I think Milwaukee and IR are the only people still making that. It's hard to find nutrunners for that, and they aren't cheap.. 7/16 has become much more standard these days. All the hydraulic guns are 7/16 hex, I don't think they even make a quick chuck in 5/8 on those.

Thanks for filling us in on the scale of things. What you said fits what I saw. I got to wondering about the decision to use impact for drilling but on a high humidity 95 deg day I am sure even burly men would rather just aim the tool and let it do the work.

 

[garageguy1]

I don't have a use but for it but tool nut is showing off the Aerial Tool Apron ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_v36Jg1cF/

 

[gtsgarage]

I don't have a use but for it but tool nut is showing off the Aerial Tool Apron ...
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_v36Jg1cF/

OMG the pricing on that insane!!!

 

[kctyphoon]

Anything specialized and low volume will be expensive.. I’m sure its a lot of money, ive seen some of the other options out there.. thats more for power lineman or anyone using a fiberglass bucket. Most cable placing trucks wont be able to use that.

You should see how much some of the specaliazed hand tools cost. This is the impact in the picture above, and the one we just happen to be talking about a few posts up. With a flip socket type nutrunner from Greenlee that does 4 sizes of square nuts. Looks like a new plier handle in the picture.. I’m guessing thats a new knife in the top right of that tool board.

Milwaukee needs to make some insulated (cold weather) work gloves.. i was actually thinking about getting the heated gloves - till it dawned on me that once they rip youre fucked.

Milwaukee upgraded the chuck on these a while back. The old style used to be a flat, silver knurled metal - basically the same style on an impact driver.. the newer black style pictured has that lip on the end to make it easier to grip without your hands slipping off.

This is older style chuck