kctyphoon
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We have a bunch at work.. they are cutting up telephone poles. Everybody seems to like them. (As long as the battery is charged)
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We have a bunch at work.. they are cutting up telephone poles. Everybody seems to like them. (As long as the battery is charged)
DFB
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Badger 13
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Thanks for the "reviews" on the M18 chainsaw. I have been trying to search all reviews, and figured here I would get more of a honest opinion. I just learned yesterday that the local power company has switched out their gas chain saws to the Milwaukee M18. Hopefully there will be some sales coming up.
Thanks again for the replies.
Thanks again for the replies.
Crabman
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John,
Thanks for this review. I have been on the fence about the hackzall. Like you the cordless sawzall had been my weapon of choice on branches/saplings. I think I am going to get one. The lighter weight and one hand operation are attractive.
Badger,
I don't have the chainsaw. I don't need one often and I have a Husqvarna Rancher that has been reliable for many years. I did get the pole saw. It was surprisingly powerful I thought. I little unwieldy and unbalanced with the extension, but it did what I needed without a ladder, which is a plus at my age.
Bruce
javyLSU
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Thousands of millenials flock to Google to find out what a "CD" is...
About a week and half ago, Acme Tools had a promo code for 10% off, so I picked up that combo for $404 (shipped/no tax). Sold the blower for $130 and the Rapid Charger for $40, bringing the chainsaw +12.0 battery down to $234. Not too bad, if you're willing to do a little Craigslist work.
Crazyjake8493
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Thousands of millenials flock to Google to find out what a "CD" is...
Really? I'm only 28 and I grew up on CD's. Actually grew up on cassette tapes for several years, then CD's. And plenty of millenials are in their 30s now.
Crazyjake8493
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I've had one since the day it came out. Works great, I love it. I could've waited longer and got the deal with the free 2nd 12ah battery, but I needed a saw at the time, so I just pre-ordered from Acme.
I previously had a homeowner grade Husqvarna saw that I sold with my gas trimmer and blower when I switched those to M18. The cordless saw does just as well as that gas saw did. No, it will not keep up with a pro-grade Stihl or Husqvarna saw, nor was it meant to. For homeowner use, or a pro wanting a battery saw for early/late cutting or quick jobs, it's a great saw.
javyLSU
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Not to get off topic, but if you're 28 and you grew up on CDs, you sir are a rarity. I was in college when mp3s arrived on the scene in 1998/1999, and CDs started disappearing almost immediately.
Sorry for the OT posts...
Shaners256
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Yeah, people like to say millenials when they are thinking of 18 year olds, but don't really think of us 35 year old millenials that bought tapes because cd's were too expensive in the 90's.
kctyphoon
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Well it took a while but the challenge is finally comomg down (guess they got tired of ***** slapping Dewalt all the time lol)
F**k them... I got my 2621-20 AND a FREE 5.0AH battery for $99
I think its funny that every tool company is selling the exact same blower.. lol
And even funnier they missed another way/use they could have marketed them for.
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kctyphoon
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Anything that was corded at my company (within reason of course) is replaced with a cordless Milwaukee now if they have to order new tools. Milwaukee must have made a HUGE deal with Verizon - or the right person finally got a good enough payoff..
They are even using the Milwaukee packout cases, headlamps tech bags.
kctyphoon
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The m18 fuel (even non fuel) hackzall is very ergonomic. They ONLY downside i see is the non adjustable shoe.
kctyphoon
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Hand a teenager a rotary telephone and ask them to dial..
techieman33
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Better than M12, the shoe on that doesn't even tilt.
kctyphoon
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Not all m12 stuff are the super tools people make them out to be..
PelicanPines
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Blasphemy...
mobiledynamics
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Got backpack sprayer in. Its nice, but sorta have buyers remorse.....I only spray twice a year with herbacide. Not good ROI
signcrafter
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I bought mine a few months ago and absolutely love it. It cuts like crazy and don't have to worry about gas.
Here is a post I made about it, https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=422455&highlight=chainsaw&showall=1. Has some reviews and a pic of a branch I cut up with it.
techieman33
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I usually look at Ryobi for that kind of stuff. If I'm using it all the time then I'll go Milwaukee. But for that few times a year stuff Ryobi will be just fine, and a lot easier on the wallet.
mobiledynamics
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I hear ya. But for the frequency of how I would use it - I know at least I will always have good *m18 batteries* vs. the rarely not cycled Ryobi battery.
Sorta how I have a Dewalt 20V brad nailer....like the tool, but the battery might be bleh as it doesn't get exercised as much as it should
Sorta how I have a Dewalt 20V brad nailer....like the tool, but the battery might be bleh as it doesn't get exercised as much as it should
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I’m a good tool sale away from going Milwaukee/ Ryobi they have some neat tools and like you said tons cheaper
kctyphoon
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Can always get an M18 to Ryobi adapter. I have one. It works..
Gnfantic
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I am hoping to find labor sale on some fuel ratchets and the 3/8 stubby. I don't have any of thee tools or batteries , so hopefully someone will have a decent sale.
Gnfantic
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Gnfantic
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kctyphoon
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Milwaukee moment
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kctyphoon
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Who is the guy on this board that 3D prints the adapters?
I'm in Canada. This was a one day event at a toolfest here.
techieman33
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jmhinkle
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I've been fully invested in Ryobi since it was blue, but I have been considering a few side tools in the M12 line. I'd like to get the new fuel ratchets since Ryobi isn't making those and that band saw would be handy too. What's the consensus on the M12 line? Are the 12v tools still pretty powerful with decent run times? It seems like they are really pushing that 2.0 battery, but that seems rather small.
DFB
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M12 Fuel tools are the cats ***. And using a slim compact battery keeps the tool light. The 2.0's were a really decent improvement over the basic 1.5. but now they even have a 3.0 compact battery for M12. I've been happy with 2.0's in most of my tools, impact drivers do just fine with 2.0
Many of tools will benefit from the bigger XC type batteries (up to 6.0) for extended use though hackzall, little baby circ, air inflator, stubby impact wrench, shoot my 2891 BT speaker will run up to 14 hrs on a 4.0
And many of the older brushed tools are still nice the original impact driver is an old favorite of mine I have 2 of them one was free with purchase.
The M12 RA tools are all pretty cool tools drill has electronic clutch and impact driver has a defined purpose, Of course there is always the original ratchets too.
Cant go wrong buying into M12 IMO
The only real slouch is the vac
jmhinkle
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M12 Fuel tools are the cats ***. And using a slim compact battery keeps the tool light. The 2.0's were a really decent improvement over the basic 1.5. but now they even have a 3.0 compact battery for M12. I've been happy with 2.0's in most of my tools, impact drivers do just fine with 2.0
Many of tools will benefit from the bigger XC type batteries (up to 6.0) for extended use though hackzall, little baby circ, air inflator, stubby impact wrench, shoot my 2891 BT speaker will run up to 14 hrs on a 4.0
And many of the older brushed tools are still nice the original impact driver is an old favorite of mine I have 2 of them one was free with purchase.
The M12 RA tools are all pretty cool tools drill has electronic clutch and impact driver has a defined purpose, Of course there is always the original ratchets too.
Cant go wrong buying into M12 IMO
The only real slouch is the vac
Thank you! That's the type of info I was looking for. We all gave up on 12V tools so long ago to switch to 18V so I was worried over the old lack of power and short run times. NiCD technology was a huge part of the lame performance looking back though. I've got just about everything in the 18V Ryobi line so there are only a few items I'd really need as mentioned before. I hate to branch into a second path, but there are tools that Ryobi/Milwaukee are obviously not going to share. Also, If they are that good, then a light drill/driver might be worth considering as well instead of using the monster drill all the time. Maybe it's time to take advantage of the free starter kit or single batteries with bare tool sales going on.
visiter555
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There are promos (one day) in Canada at Prime Fasteners.
the 3/8" stubby with a 4 Ah battery will be $169 CANADIAN on Sept 12 at the Winnipeg location.
Not sure , but you could try calling on the 12th and see if they will ship...
https://www.primefasteners.ca/promotions.php
A large sheet with a load on Milwaukee Demo Day prices.
the 3/8" stubby with a 4 Ah battery will be $169 CANADIAN on Sept 12 at the Winnipeg location.
Not sure , but you could try calling on the 12th and see if they will ship...
https://www.primefasteners.ca/promotions.php
A large sheet with a load on Milwaukee Demo Day prices.
Aleksey Anufrikov
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Just do not buy 2503/2504 without trying it before. There are some "features" with electronic clutch and not everyone likes them. I know several guys who prefer 2403/2404 instead of 25xx. For myself I have bought 2504 and 2402, now I am happy with M12 drivers.
jmhinkle
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Good to know. I was looking at the 2504/2553 combo if I decide I need more drill/drivers.