The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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toolaholic
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Strouty
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I am so glad that I swapped to snap on, those look awful.
And that torque wrench looks like some sort of futuristic electric guitar that Bill and Ted would play.
I am interested in the 4 in 1 drill driver, the router, and the 90 degree die grinder. The new circular saw looks nice too, at least it has the blade on the correct side of the saw for a change.
That cutoff saw looks like it could be fun as well.
What exactly makes the ratchets "look awful"? They are some of my favorite tools and always work with zero issues, thee most used cordless ratchets made I'm sure
techieman33
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I don’t doubt that they’ll work, but they are ugly looking. The weird angular crimps into the round extension and then the boxy ratchet head just don’t flow well. It’s like no one gave any thought at all to what it looks like.
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techieman33
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I am trying to find this router online and can't. Could you please post the link to it? This would be a really nice toy to buy myself for my birthday!
It was announced yesterday. But it won’t actually be for sale until October.
Handyandy23
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Are there any physical differences between the M12 Fuel stubby impact in 1/2" drive versus 3/8" drive, other than the anvil? Or they're the same exact tool and dimensions otherwise?
Ideally I'd prefer it in 3/8" drive, but TSC locally has a good deal on the 1/2" so I might have to 'settle'.
Ideally I'd prefer it in 3/8" drive, but TSC locally has a good deal on the 1/2" so I might have to 'settle'.
No difference between the 3/8 & the 1/2. The 1/4 anvil one is different, its the same though as the Gen2 1/4 hex.
Handyandy23
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Thanks for the quick answer!
As far as the 3/8 M12 ratchets, I know the gen 1 has 35 ft-lbs and the Fuel has 55 ft-lbs. How different are they in actual everyday use? The gen 1 is less than half the price locally of the Fuel, but I also don't want to get something significantly less useful just to save some money.
As far as the 3/8 M12 ratchets, I know the gen 1 has 35 ft-lbs and the Fuel has 55 ft-lbs. How different are they in actual everyday use? The gen 1 is less than half the price locally of the Fuel, but I also don't want to get something significantly less useful just to save some money.
The Gen1 is a lot smaller and actually has more RPMs. The additional power of the Fuels is nice if you will use it, else the Gen1 is still a great tool. The Fuel 3/8 was able to remove a 13mm bolt in the main pulley/damper on the front of an engine I was working on, Gen1 could never do that. Gen1 I use for 8-12mm small fasteners, use the Fuel ones for things bigger. But for reassembly sometimes I use the Gen1 because it is smaller and quicker, and I am going to have to torque things afterwards anyways.
I have both Gen1s and all 3 Fuels, I will never get rid of the Gen1s.
I will only buy ONE of the just announced long reaches lol, prolly the 3/8
I have both Gen1s and all 3 Fuels, I will never get rid of the Gen1s.
I will only buy ONE of the just announced long reaches lol, prolly the 3/8
techieman33
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People seem to like having both ratchets. The gen 1 for speed and tight spots, and the fuel for higher torque when space isn’t an issue. The head on the fuel models is a lot bigger unfortunately.
Reminded me of one of my favorite uses of the Gen1 1/4, makes opening and closing hose clamps that have the 5/6mm head a breeze.
Ign
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Man x2 on the lead times. I'm tired of this announce-it-in-June, then some of the stuff you might be able to get in October and the rest by next March.... probably, eh maybe
Seems to me they'd sell the best if it was available THE SECOND they announced it. I don't think "the wait" increases demand, it only causes demand to fade as people spend their $ elsewhere, forget, or find other solutions because they can't wait
I'd have a framing nailer here tomorrow at full retail if I could just give them my $
purplezr2
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I feel like alot of companies are realizing that we now live in a world of instant gratification(and free shipping) and no offer products the day they release. I know the company I work for spends alot of time making sure product is available as soon as possible. Makes it a pain in the *** on the engineering side as cuts development/testing time.
Yeah even worse for the things you have to wait even more like 6+ months. You can order the M12 Surge today and it doesnt ship till mid August. At least half of the big things they showed should be able to be in our hands within 30 days.
At a minimum give a date and price on everything now. Plus details on everything should be on their site TODAY.
Perhaps they should move to a bi-annual NPS lol
At a minimum give a date and price on everything now. Plus details on everything should be on their site TODAY.
Perhaps they should move to a bi-annual NPS lol
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I went with the Gen 1 1/4” and the Fuel 3/8”. In my mind the smaller Gen 1 is more important in 1/4” and the higher torque is more important in 3/8”, but I’m just DIY and not a professional mechanic. I think I’ll be seeing those long ratchets by the truckload in the auto shops.
techieman33
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Probably not, the M18 is pretty small already. The only real gain is not having a battery stick out on the bottom. It’s a pretty big deal for those of us that are primarily on the M12 platform. And could make sense for those on both platforms if they don’t already have the M18 since they won’t be giving up any power.
I'm surprised the M12 Surge is slightly bigger than the 2553 Fuel Gen2 hex impact. I guess its as small as they can make it.
Having the same power as the M18 isn't surprising as the M18 while impressive performance, isn't that powerful in terms of ft/lbs.
I am still shocked we are getting an M12 Surge, us M18 Surge fans demanding it are definitely 10000% the reason, no way they would make it without all of us screaming for it.
Guess I HAVE to buy one now LOL, despite having 2 M18 Surges and no space in the M12 Kobalt wall tool box in my TV room.
Having the same power as the M18 isn't surprising as the M18 while impressive performance, isn't that powerful in terms of ft/lbs.
I am still shocked we are getting an M12 Surge, us M18 Surge fans demanding it are definitely 10000% the reason, no way they would make it without all of us screaming for it.
Guess I HAVE to buy one now LOL, despite having 2 M18 Surges and no space in the M12 Kobalt wall tool box in my TV room.
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Ordered the M12 Rocket finally. Maxtool has it with the free 6.0 and stacks with the "DAD" code for $20 off, free ship and no tax.
That will bring me up to 27 different Milwaukee lights.
Thank god there are no new lights from NPS19 that I have to buy....
That will bring me up to 27 different Milwaukee lights.
Thank god there are no new lights from NPS19 that I have to buy....
techieman33
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They said it was the same size and weight as the regular gen 2 fuel impact during one of the demo videos I saw.
So your not going to run out and buy the $1000 search light with remote control?
Seriously though the 360 hard hat light looked pretty cool depending on your work environment.
The pic I saw it looked like it was 1/8-1/4" longer. Pretty much the same size, but I would of expected smaller.
I ordered this a few hours ago. But where in the heck do you input the DAD code? I went through the checkout process like 8 times and could not figure it out. Finally, hit "complete order" and shrugged...figuring maybe the free battery precluded the code...
techieman33
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Why would you expect smaller? It still needs the same or similar impact mechanisms, with whatever the hydraulics adds to it.
Yeah their site is messed up, I called them to do the order. I would call them and sure they will credit the $20 back to you.
Why wouldnt you expect it to be smaller, its what 18 months since the 2553 came out.... LOL
Less than I expected, really hoped for 4-500lbs, guess I have to shrink my packout stacks.
Less than I expected, really hoped for 4-500lbs, guess I have to shrink my packout stacks.
I just called. Dude couldn't quite grasp the issue is with the website. Anyway, his "manager" is going to call me back when he "gets back"...LOL
I talked to Jesse today, he was suppose to escalate the website issue.
Who cares what they look like
a52-830
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attention to detail at that level bodes well for the attention to detail in more critical areas.
techieman33
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Even the looks makes you wonder if it will be prone to catching on stuff in tight places. Add in that the Snap On one won’t be much more expensive. The regular fuel is up to $200, and while we don’t have a price for the extended model it’s going to end up being more expensive. I would guess in the $250 range. Only $40 away from having the Snap On unit that looks better and has lots of color options.