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MikeF2316

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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 $

Put me in this lead time hating crowd as well. Then factor in that I'm in Canada, we get to wait an extra month compared to you guys in the US. :(
 
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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.



That was my thought process, the only thing that really cost me was the charger, but I wanted the three bay combo charger. Regardless of cost, the snap on ratchets are much nicer overall and I am very glad I spent the extra money. I just bought their polisher and it is much better too. Milwaukee will always have the edge in the variety of tools they offer, so I will still buy from them.
 

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attention to detail at that level bodes well for the attention to detail in more critical areas.

That kinda goes out the window when you have 50 times as many in service daily getting beat on than the next competing product
 

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Anyone have any issues breaking the nose pieces of the M12 rivet gun? I've shot about 100 3/16" rivets through it and it's split along the nut. I didn't even notice until I was going to take it out. It kept working normally.
 

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I want my sunglasses.

Ill take a 48-73-2006 please..
And whenever the tinted, polarized performance series with gasket gets a part number - one of those too..

Worth noting - the performance series offers military grade impact protection, are scratch resistant, and have a fog free lens.

I have a sinking feeling the “top of the line” glasses are come with a stupid price attached to them..
 
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Saw HumbleMechanic teased this on youtube the other day. About time!

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I want my sunglasses.

Ill take a 48-73-2006 please..
And whenever the tinted, polarized performance series with gasket gets a part number - one of those too..

Worth noting - the performance series offers military grade impact protection, are scratch resistant, and have a fog free lens.

I have a sinking feeling the “top of the line” glasses are come with a stupid price attached to them..

I hope the prices are reasonable, but at the same time, what's your eyes worth?
 

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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.

Yeah I just tried to order thru Max Tool also, but there's simply no field for the coupon. I think I'll just go Acme and pay the shipping. Still less than HD where I was just about to pull the trigger for the 2132 light
 

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Anyone have any issues breaking the nose pieces of the M12 rivet gun? I've shot about 100 3/16" rivets through it and it's split along the nut. I didn't even notice until I was going to take it out. It kept working normally.

Steel structural rivets by chance?
 

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Order the M18 vac....after post NPS, no wet/dry vac. Sight unseen per-se. This thing is huGe compared to the dewalt yellow it's replacing. I went with dewalt over the smaller M18 vac, was due to the AC cord, but I've never used the AC cord aspect. Rare, but I have used it for wet rated stuff as well..
 

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Order the M18 vac....after post NPS, no wet/dry vac. Sight unseen per-se. This thing is huGe compared to the dewalt yellow it's replacing. I went with dewalt over the smaller M18 vac, was due to the AC cord, but I've never used the AC cord aspect. Rare, but I have used it for wet rated stuff as well..
You'll love it, not the most powerful but very handy and pretty quiet for what it is.
 

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I want my sunglasses.

Ill take a 48-73-2006 please..
And whenever the tinted, polarized performance series with gasket gets a part number - one of those too..

Worth noting - the performance series offers military grade impact protection, are scratch resistant, and have a fog free lens.

I have a sinking feeling the “top of the line” glasses are come with a stupid price attached to them..


I think they will be inline with the cost of other higher end models from brands like Bolle-safety or Uvex(now part of Honeywell) ...To be very honest with you my quick take is that some of the models look to be rebadged from these larger companies ...Much like the Dust Mask
 
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I think they will be inline with the cost of other higher end models from brands like Bolle-safety or Uvex(now part of Honeywell) ...To be very honest with you my quick take is that some of the models look to be rebadged from these larger companies ...Much like the Dust Mask

Yea - well i figured from the get-go milwaukee (TTI) didnt get into the eyewear MANUFACTURING business. I’m fairly certain they found someone that already does it, and just threw em a design of what they wanted.. just seems to make more sense.

I was already searching online for brands that offer a fog free lens with removable gasket. I cant find anything (i didnt spend hours) that looks like a direct copy with just a logo added. I’d bet someone has a similar style gasket, that either attaches the same, or very similar - and thats prob who they went to.
 

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We’re getting new demolition gloves too.. impact rated demolition gloves..
i hope the dont get rid of the style they have now, and these are an addition. Winter gloves look pretty good.
 

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We’re getting new demolition gloves too.. impact rated demolition gloves..
i hope the dont get rid of the style they have now, and these are an addition. Winter gloves look pretty good.


Hopefully I just bought a set to have as backup for the summer.

My guess is the impact ones are a response to the push for ANSI/ISEA 138 gloves

https://www.instagram.com/p/ByilHI2gheM/ (video of the new gloves)
Edit 3: video below much better :)
 
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Hopefully I just bought a set to have as backup for the summer.

My guess is the impact ones are a response to the push for ANSI/ISEA 138 gloves

All the new gloves

New hardhat lights and headlamps

New carbide driver bits (i think the said lifetime warranty)
And new titanium coated drill bits

Packout radio and other stuff
Not that i have any packout stuff - but I’m kinda disappointed the cushioned seat wasnt a real packout product.. i thought that was a great idea
 
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Sooo is it REALLY going to be THAT good? ;)




As much as I like the M12 cut off tool...though able to get the job done there's somewhat a lack in exuberance there....

Kinda like a few old GF I know :D
 

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Any info on this tool would be appreciated :) other than it was for a valve :D
 

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The Milwaukee addiction thread! [emoji4]

Has anyone seen mention of the size of the phone compartment in the new packout radio? I have an iPhone XS Max in an otterbox. Im hoping it fits in there! It measures approximately 3-3/4”x6-3/4”
 

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Lots of talk on the M12 Lightening 2132-20 price and availability...

But no talk on how good it is and what does it work for and what doesn't it.

Anyone?

I used mine while installing some ceiling fans and light switches last week. There is plenty of brightness and a god beam pattern. I ran it for several hours on the 6.0 battery without having to charge it. I’m satisfied overall and much prefer the smaller size compared to the M18 versions.
 

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Lots of talk on the M12 Lightening 2132-20 price and availability...

But no talk on how good it is and what does it work for and what doesn't it.

Anyone?

Look on google and youtube. Plenty of reviews. Most of them are really good. I have 2 of these on order. I've been eyeballing them for a while now, but the free $99 battery put me over the top. Anyway, I see a couple best use cases for my situation...

DIY (Garage)
1) Detailing cars (paint correction, etc.). The lighting in my garage includes a stinkton of LED lights, but still I struggle to see when I'm detailing with the door closed and the AC units running.

2) Exterior work interior or exterior on vehicles and dusk or after.... Shine it at the engine bay or open the car door and point it inside

DIY or professional (construction)
Installing electrical panel, installing drywall, installing tile, etc.etc. The light goes from something like 28" to 68" and it swivels 260 degrees so its pretty versatile....

Outdoor work of any kind when light is needed.

Other Use:
Power outages. Guessing this thing will run 10 or more hours on high with a 6ah battery. If not it certainly will on a lower setting. I actually have 2 m18 lantern lights, one of which was a "gimme" on promotion, the other I purchased. I have a couple of m18 HO 9ah batteries so between those and a couple of these tower lights one would be good for at least a couple of evenings.

Lighting up your yard at night for a party, kids playing, etc.

Everyone's use case is different. Obviously, this lights not so goo for under the vehicle, or in the attic...but moreso for lighting bigger areas with portability.
 

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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....

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...

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.

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.


Order from Maxtool also. What I noticed is if you don't pick the free gift the box shows up for the promo. Also if you do pick the free gift, but you hit check out with paypal(vs checkout) you will also get the box. But the price will be the regular price of the items in the cart(279 in this case)

So I couldn't see a way to get it, appears they are trying to keep you from stacking a coupon, on top of the deal. I got a free battery and tape measure.
 

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I'm a lazy bastid. I'll have to lookup specs.....but for those with the Backpack Vac, what small flat nozzle or round are you guys using - plan to use this for smaller cavaties like for the car
 

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I posted this in another thread. Can anyone confirm or deny when Milwaukee warranties a battery, is it new, refurbished, or luck of the draw ?

I called customer service after having receiving my battery replacement. She was adament it was ~brand new~ as batteries cannot be repaired

The Battery I received was made in the 4th week of 2017
It's current charge state when I received it was at 1 bar......(aka, depending on how you perceive best storage practice and SOC of batteries)
 

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I posted this in another thread. Can anyone confirm or deny when Milwaukee warranties a battery, is it new, refurbished, or luck of the draw ?

I called customer service after having receiving my battery replacement. She was adament it was ~brand new~ as batteries cannot be repaired

The Battery I received was made in the 4th week of 2017
It's current charge state when I received it was at 1 bar......(aka, depending on how you perceive best storage practice and SOC of batteries)

Did you get a receipt with it? Does it work fine? If you answered yes to both then you have nothing to worry about.

The age doesn’t matter imo. It either works or it doesn’t. If it doesn’t you have a 3 year warranty.

“Date code of tool will be used to determine if product is within warranty period
Copy of invoice or bill of sale will be required for warranty verification if date code is over warranty period
Warranty Registration is not necessary to obtain the applicable warranty on a Milwaukee Tool® product”

Every MILWAUKEE Battery Pack (sold with cordless product and/or as a replacement battery pack) is warranted to the original purchaser only to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Subject to certain exceptions, MILWAUKEE will repair or replace a battery pack which, after examination, is determined by MILWAUKEE to be defective in material or workmanship for the stated warranty period from date of purchase. Return of the battery pack to a MILWAUKEE factory Service Center location or MILWAUKEE Authorized Service Station, freight prepaid and insured, is required. For the proper shipping procedure of battery packs, contact 1.800.SAWDUST (1.800.729.3878), or go to www.milwaukeetool.com. A copy of the proof of purchase should be included with the return product. This warranty does not apply to damage that MILWAUKEE determines to be from repairs made or attempted by anyone other than MILWAUKEE authorized personnel, misuse, alterations, abuse, normal wear and tear, lack of maintenance, or accidents.
 

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I'm going to have to check to see what the warranty is on the backpack vac. The wand that comes with it....the style of retraction. I've had that on our current - last 3 Miele vacumums...we're talking $1300+ home vacs. They use a similar lock/release on the wands and sooner vs. later, the locking extension binds up. On all of our Miele's, I just leave them fully extended and never touch them again (as I know it will bind up and the last thing I want is to be bind up in the short position) and well, you know, german parts ain't cheap.
 
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