The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[X1 Mike]

I think hes talking about a 12v plug for IF you dont have a battery. As a backup.

Oops, my bad. I get that, but I have never even thought about a plug in adapter.

 

[Craftfab]

Searched and didn’t see anything since earlier this summer. Are there any updates on the new right angle m12 die grinder? Still expected to be released next month?

 

[Black300zx]

I just got my M12 inflator from Amazon today (Sunday?!) and already got a chance to use it. Picked up my camper and it pumped the airbags to 50psi in less than 30 seconds. Good stuff!!




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How does the internal volume of your airbags compare to that of a full-size truck tire? Have you tried it out on tires yet?

This is another tool that I'm eyeing up to allow me to stay compressor-less in my garage, but the performance of my Ryobi 18V inflator has my expectations low for battery powered inflators. My 18V Ryobi works well enough for bike tires, but it takes several minutes to add a couple PSI to a truck tire.

 

[X1 Mike]

How does the internal volume of your airbags compare to that of a full-size truck tire? Have you tried it out on tires yet?

This is another tool that I'm eyeing up to allow me to stay compressor-less in my garage, but the performance of my Ryobi 18V inflator has my expectations low for battery powered inflators. My 18V Ryobi works well enough for bike tires, but it takes several minutes to add a couple PSI to a truck tire.

I only got it yesterday so the airbag is all I used it on so far. I wouldn't expect it to replace my compressor but for it's intended purpose it's great. I've never used the Ryobi but this one is just a 12 volt so I wouldn't set my expectations too high. My camper has sat all summer so I will be checking the tires and may try this out.

 

[kctyphoon]

How does the internal volume of your airbags compare to that of a full-size truck tire? Have you tried it out on tires yet?

This is another tool that I'm eyeing up to allow me to stay compressor-less in my garage, but the performance of my Ryobi 18V inflator has my expectations low for battery powered inflators. My 18V Ryobi works well enough for bike tires, but it takes several minutes to add a couple PSI to a truck tire.

I don't have the Ryobi to compare, but what's nice with this is you can set the pressure u want and just walk away. It shuts off by itself. It's not suppose to be run for more than 10 min continuously though. 10 on, 5 or 10 off to rest (can't rem if it's 5 or 10). It really is a handy little tool. You gotta get a $5 quick connect and then it's really easy. I haven't used a service station pump since I got it. Never filled a tire up from being flat - but adding 5-8 psi to a tire takes a minute or so.

 

[mobiledynamics]

How does the internal volume of your airbags compare to that of a full-size truck tire? Have you tried it out on tires yet?

This is another tool that I'm eyeing up to allow me to stay compressor-less in my garage, but the performance of my Ryobi 18V inflator has my expectations low for battery powered inflators. My 18V Ryobi works well enough for bike tires, but it takes several minutes to add a couple PSI to a truck tire.

I wouldn't expect much...that what my Via Air 450 is for.

But since owning this, no more needing to hook up the unit to 12 volts to how I use it the most, which tweaking the tires 2-3 psi every now and down.

 

[kctyphoon]

So Im attempting to get the M18 underground cable cutters at work. $3,200... Lol. I'll be amazed if that thing gets approved.

 

[MikeF2316]

How does the internal volume of your airbags compare to that of a full-size truck tire? Have you tried it out on tires yet?

This is another tool that I'm eyeing up to allow me to stay compressor-less in my garage, but the performance of my Ryobi 18V inflator has my expectations low for battery powered inflators. My 18V Ryobi works well enough for bike tires, but it takes several minutes to add a couple PSI to a truck tire.

Mine took exactly 5 minutes to fill a 245/45R18 tire from flat to 33 psi. And the tire had a sizable leak.

 

[mobiledynamics]

For discussion sake (since I've never done a flat but more just topping off /adjusting), how long does it run continuously before thermalling out

 

[BroncoAZ]

For discussion sake (since I've never done a flat but more just topping off /adjusting), how long does it run continuously before thermalling out

About 10 minutes.

 

[garageguy1]

this image cropped up on Reddit might be appropriate here

https://www.reddit.com/r/Tools/comments/d1u5f7/thought_you_all_would_get_a_kick_out_of_this/

 

[Black300zx]

I don't have the Ryobi to compare, but what's nice with this is you can set the pressure u want and just walk away. It shuts off by itself. It's not suppose to be run for more than 10 min continuously though. 10 on, 5 or 10 off to rest (can't rem if it's 5 or 10). It really is a handy little tool. You gotta get a $5 quick connect and then it's really easy. I haven't used a service station pump since I got it. Never filled a tire up from being flat - but adding 5-8 psi to a tire takes a minute or so.

This is exactly the feedback I'm looking for. Right now I have M18/M12 tools eyed up that will cover 99% of what I'd use a compressor for...except topping off my tires. From what you describe, it sounds like the M12 inflator kicks my Ryobi's ****. Last time I had to add 3-4psi to my F150s tires, my 18V Ryobi was very warm to the touch and struggling after the third tire, and it took probably 10 minutes to do all 4.

 

[pp1]

Does anyone know if you can have Milwaukee swap out the chuck on the super hole hawg for the quik lock version?
HD has the super hawg bare tool for sale $199. Tempted to get it but I really want to get into the quik lock since all my Milwaukee hole saws are the correct size.

HD $199

 

[Caparris]

That little inflator has proved to be a great purchase for me.. it just stays in the car. My tires need to be replaced soon anyway, so i stopped pulling nails out..

Me too. Really, really wish I had bought it sooner. Had a slow leak on a car I didn't drive much and twice I had to pull the tire off and take it to a tire shop to get them to fill it fast enough to get the bead to seal. Then I bought the inflator and sold the car, haha.

I still keep it in my new car all the time, have one tire that needs air every month or so. It's so damn convenient.

 

[jsmeece]

I have a question for all of the M12 owners out there. Are there are M12 tools that we should stay away from or not buy? Maybe the first generation tools, other than that? I was looking at the jigsaw or a sawzall. Any opinions?

 

[dacan23]

Dont know, but the keyed chuck is prefered so much more than the quik-lok, so your not stuck only buying Milwaukee bits & such.

$199 for the Super Hawg is a great deal, ordered 3 for buddies, its gonna sell out probably soon. Keep in mind there is a Gen2 out now, this is Gen1

Does anyone know if you can have Milwaukee swap out the chuck on the super hole hawg for the quik lock version?
HD has the super hawg bare tool for sale $199. Tempted to get it but I really want to get into the quik lock since all my Milwaukee hole saws are the correct size.

HD $199

 

[dacan23]

Anything non-Fuel in my opinion, M12 hackzall, drills, and impacts are homeowner grade, hardly worth anything.

Fuel only unless there is no other version, but...

M12 multi tool, is ok, not great, a future Fuel version would be awesome.
Non-fuel ratchets still some of my favorites even though I have all the Fuels also.
M12 jigsaw is pretty wimpy and slow, again a future Fuel version would be great.

I have a question for all of the M12 owners out there. Are there are M12 tools that we should stay away from or not buy? Maybe the first generation tools, other than that? I was looking at the jigsaw or a sawzall. Any opinions?

 

[jsmeece]

Anything non-Fuel in my opinion, M12 hackzall, drills, and impacts are homeowner grade, hardly worth anything.

Fuel only unless there is no other version, but...

M12 multi tool, is ok, not great, a future Fuel version would be awesome.
Non-fuel ratchets still some of my favorites even though I have all the Fuels also.
M12 jigsaw is pretty wimpy and slow, again a future Fuel version would be great.

thanks for the input, much appreciated.

 

[pp1]

Dont know, but the keyed chuck is prefered so much more than the quik-lok, so your not stuck only buying Milwaukee bits & such.

$199 for the Super Hawg is a great deal, ordered 3 for buddies, its gonna sell out probably soon. Keep in mind there is a Gen2 out now, this is Gen1

Yeah, too good of a deal to pass up. I'll go ahead and order it. If there is a deal on the quik lock version, I'll just sell this one

 

[Shaners256]

Yeah, too good of a deal to pass up. I'll go ahead and order it. If there is a deal on the quik lock version, I'll just sell this one

You can absolutely swap out the quik lok version with the chuck key version. I'm not sure if Milwaukee would do it for you, but you could always just order the gearbox output assembly, which includes the output gear, bearing, output shaft, and quik-lok chuck and swap them out yourself. I've done it several times the opposite way (quik-lok to chuck key).

 

[enyce9]

You can absolutely swap out the quik lok version with the chuck key version. I'm not sure if Milwaukee would do it for you, but you could always just order the gearbox output assembly, which includes the output gear, bearing, output shaft, and quik-lok chuck and swap them out yourself. I've done it several times the opposite way (quik-lok to chuck key).

Why not buy one of these instead? And leave it in? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048354D8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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[enyce9]

Yeah, too good of a deal to pass up. I'll go ahead and order it. If there is a deal on the quik lock version, I'll just sell this one

Why not try this? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0048354D8/?tag=atomicindus08-20

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[jmhinkle]

Through a local seller I bundled his Hackzall kit 2520-21xc with his hammer drill/driver kit 2598-22. The drill was never used. Both xc batteries and one charger were also never used. He used the impact driver, saw, both small batteries and 1 charger for one job and sold his stuff. 3 months old $180 for all of it combined. He had good deals on a few M18 things as well, but I'm all Ryobi for 18V.

Have a few more NIB tool only items in the mail from Ebay and OfferUp. We

 

[Tduby]

Dont know, but the keyed chuck is prefered so much more than the quik-lok, so your not stuck only buying Milwaukee bits & such.

$199 for the Super Hawg is a great deal, ordered 3 for buddies, its gonna sell out probably soon. Keep in mind there is a Gen2 out now, this is Gen1

A chuck key just seems like such a step back and the 7/16” shank is pretty common I have the regular Hawg and I’m waiting for a good deal on the new super Hawg for the anti kickback option

 

[Fix Until Broke]

Looking for some suggestions/confirmation here.

The work is mainly tightening bolts from M6 to 1" and drilling a few holes in tight spaces. Repetitive work, daily use - the below list once/day for assembly and about half that for disassembly.

8) 1" bolts ~600 ft-lbf
2) 7/8" bolts ~400 ft-lbf
8) 3/4" bolts ~300 ft-lbf
12) 5/8" bolts ~200 ft-lbf
10) 1/2" bolts ~100 ft-lbf
16) 3/8" bolts - tight
3) 5/16" bolts - tight
2) M6 bolts - tight

The torques are very approximate minimums - all the fasteners use crimped lock nuts so you typically run them down until they seat then let the impact rattle for a few seconds, longer on the biggest bolts.

Drill
1) 1/2" hole + 1/8" pilot
3) 3/8" holes + 1/8" pilot
2) 5/16" holes + 1/8" pilot


Shop is currently using all Snap-On tools

1) PT850 1/2" pneumatic impact (for 1/2" and larger)
2) CT8810A 18v cordless impact wrenches (for 3/8" and smaller)
1) CDR8815DB 1/2" 18v cordless drill

The biggest thing that I want to try and improve on is the inefficiency of having to use the 1/2" pneumatic impact on the majority of the bolts, dragging the air hose from one side of the vehicle to the other and back/forth. The other is the drill doesn't really fit in a couple of the spots causing the hole to have to be drilled at a slight angle.

Here's my proposal

1) Milwaukee 2767 or 2863 High Torque M18 with HO6.0 battery
1) Milwaukee 2852 Mid Torque M18 with HO6.0 battery
1) Milwaukee 2503 1/2" drill M12 with 3.0 battery

Might still need to use the pneumatic impact on the 1" bolts, but can probably use cordless for everything else and/or use both if there are multiple people working on the same vehicle without having to wait.

There is not room for the big 1" drive (the pneumatic barely fits with an 1-1/2" socket length wise.) The length of the 2767 is 1.19" longer than the PT850 but can go with a shallow socket instead of a deep to make up the length difference.

Thoughts/opinions/comments/suggestions welcome...

 

[kctyphoon]

Looking for some suggestions/confirmation here.

The work is mainly tightening bolts from M6 to 1" and drilling a few holes in tight spaces. Repetitive work, daily use - the below list once/day for assembly and about half that for disassembly.

8) 1" bolts ~600 ft-lbf
2) 7/8" bolts ~400 ft-lbf
8) 3/4" bolts ~300 ft-lbf
12) 5/8" bolts ~200 ft-lbf
10) 1/2" bolts ~100 ft-lbf
16) 3/8" bolts - tight
3) 5/16" bolts - tight
2) M6 bolts - tight

The torques are very approximate minimums - all the fasteners use crimped lock nuts so you typically run them down until they seat then let the impact rattle for a few seconds, longer on the biggest bolts.

Drill
1) 1/2" hole + 1/8" pilot
3) 3/8" holes + 1/8" pilot
2) 5/16" holes + 1/8" pilot


Shop is currently using all Snap-On tools

1) PT850 1/2" pneumatic impact (for 1/2" and larger)
2) CT8810A 18v cordless impact wrenches (for 3/8" and smaller)
1) CDR8815DB 1/2" 18v cordless drill

The biggest thing that I want to try and improve on is the inefficiency of having to use the 1/2" pneumatic impact on the majority of the bolts, dragging the air hose from one side of the vehicle to the other and back/forth. The other is the drill doesn't really fit in a couple of the spots causing the hole to have to be drilled at a slight angle.

Here's my proposal

1) Milwaukee 2767 or 2863 High Torque M18 with HO6.0 battery
1) Milwaukee 2852 Mid Torque M18 with HO6.0 battery
1) Milwaukee 2503 1/2" drill M12 with 3.0 battery

Might still need to use the pneumatic impact on the 1" bolts, but can probably use cordless for everything else and/or use both if there are multiple people working on the same vehicle without having to wait.

There is not room for the big 1" drive (the pneumatic barely fits with an 1-1/2" socket length wise.) The length of the 2767 is 1.19" longer than the PT850 but can go with a shallow socket instead of a deep to make up the length difference.

Thoughts/opinions/comments/suggestions welcome...

Why use 2 different battery platforms? Buy any cheap m18 drill. (Unless thats your plan to later say “well we already have m12 too, so why not get “xxxxx” next). The real world difference in size between m18 and m12 drills, (esp with m12 running XC packs) is not nearly as big as some people think. A lower tier m18 drill should still (without looking up specs) be stronger than a fuel m12. Not to mention that getting a drill that you KNOW wont struggle, will get better runtime than a smaller drill that you may be asking a lot from.

And i dont know what current kits are coming with - but if your goal is make this sound attractive, and money IS an object - go with whatever batteries come with the kits and ditch specific batteries “just because” you want those. If the kits come with 6.0’s - great. If not, use what they are bundled with. (Meaning dont suggest a 6.0HD over a regular 5.0 ‘just because’) 5.0 packs WERE the big batteries not very long ago.

And if you go all m18 you can get a 6 bay charger. Or two of them.

 

[DFB]

Oh man Milwaukee Tools rock

Me and Mi Amigos laid down a new 1/2" subfloor underlayment over the old 1" rough sawn barn floor all Milwaukee all the way.


Why even before my Boss could layout a couple 100 ft of extension cord I was on my way, Radio going lights on with 2130 tower...2731 circ saw running, 2742 gun setting my shims to level the floor and temp place my ply before hammer nailing, dang how I wish I had the new framing gun today.

Before that hung a screen door, shimmed the opening in with 2x nailer for my hinge side and a stop on the opposite wall using the old Gen Fuel hammer drill for the concrete block and the new impact (my warranty replacement) to set my tapcons after that.

Tomorrow the wet dry vac to cleanup the sawdust

 

[Fix Until Broke]

Why use 2 different battery platforms? Buy any cheap m18 drill. (Unless thats your plan to later say “well we already have m12 too, so why not get “xxxxx” next). The real world difference in size between m18 and m12 drills, (esp with m12 running XC packs) is not nearly as big as some people think. A lower tier m18 drill should still (without looking up specs) be stronger than a fuel m12. Not to mention that getting a drill that you KNOW wont struggle, will get better runtime than a smaller drill that you may be asking a lot from.

And i dont know what current kits are coming with - but if your goal is make this sound attractive, and money IS an object - go with whatever batteries come with the kits and ditch specific batteries “just because” you want those. If the kits come with 6.0’s - great. If not, use what they are bundled with. (Meaning dont suggest a 6.0HD over a regular 5.0 ‘just because’) 5.0 packs WERE the big batteries not very long ago.

And if you go all m18 you can get a 6 bay charger. Or two of them.

Thanks for the feedback

I wanted to go with the M12 drill because of the (hopefully) width difference to help get the holes straight(er) in a tight access location. Otherwise, no need to even buy a different drill as the one they have was new a couple weeks ago.

Time and efficiency is the big driver here, money not so much. If I can get the 2963+HO6.0 to deliver the performance of the pneumatic gun, then there's no more fussing about with an air hose back/forth around the vehicle while disassembling and re-assembling. I'm assuming the HO pack will deliver more power than a 5.0 without all the bulk of a 12.0.

 

[Farmall450]

I'm assuming the HO pack will deliver more power than a 5.0 without all the bulk of a 12.0.

Marginally. O(1%)

 

[polexican23]

I don't have the Ryobi to compare, but what's nice with this is you can set the pressure u want and just walk away. It shuts off by itself. It's not suppose to be run for more than 10 min continuously though. 10 on, 5 or 10 off to rest (can't rem if it's 5 or 10). It really is a handy little tool. You gotta get a $5 quick connect and then it's really easy. I haven't used a service station pump since I got it. Never filled a tire up from being flat - but adding 5-8 psi to a tire takes a minute or so.

Where did you find a quick connect for the compressor. Now that I am reading this, it would be awesome of me to go buy one. such a PITA to screw it on every time right now.

 

[dacan23]

This reminded me of the Milwaukee patent for the packout power generator.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Snow-Joe-1440-Watt-Battery-Powered-Inverter-Generator-SJ1440SG/308796181

 

[jp_over]

Well, I just converted from Dewalt cordless (way back to the old 18v NiCad stuff) to the Fuel line - still charging the first battery in fact. Can't wait to give this new gear a try.

I purchased from Home Depot and the only 2 minor gripes I have are that:
1) I could either get my 10% military discount or the free battery.
2) A bag would be more useful than the hard case (for me).

On a good note, the drill bit set was $5 off. Either way, been waiting to make this jump for a while!

 

[kctyphoon]

Where did you find a quick connect for the compressor. Now that I am reading this, it would be awesome of me to go buy one. such a PITA to screw it on every time right now.

I think I ordered mine from Amazon. But you can prob walk into any chain auto parts store and find one in there for like $5 . I think mine is from Slime. It's much easier. Milwaukee should have included one.

This is exactly the one I have. Probably $2 cheaper in a store, but I did not think of that when I bought it.
Slime 20332 Inflator Hose Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY55BT5/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[polexican23]

I think I ordered mine from Amazon. But you can prob walk into any chain auto parts store and find one in there for like $5 . I think mine is from Slime. It's much easier. Milwaukee should have included one.

This is exactly the one I have. Probably $2 cheaper in a store, but I did not think of that when I bought it.
Slime 20332 Inflator Hose Adapter https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MY55BT5/?tag=atomicindus08-20

great. i was picturing the quick lock ones. but this works too. Thanks

 

[dacan23]

I never heard of them not giving the freebie with military discount. I use HD 10% or other coupons with the promos all the time, even Lowes non internet printed coupons work with promos.

I purchased from Home Depot and the only 2 minor gripes I have are that:
1) I could either get my 10% military discount or the free battery.

 

[jp_over]

I never heard of them not giving the freebie with military discount. I use HD 10% or other coupons with the promos all the time, even Lowes non internet printed coupons work with promos.

Crazy right? I even called ahead to make sure the Milwaukee rep was there when I purchased. He also said it was a Home Depot thing.

No big deal, the 2 XC 5.0 batteries are more than enough for 98% of my purposes.

 

[DFB]

Just caught some Home Despot ad for Dewally "ATOMIC" cordless tools.

Is that like a "FUEL"

None of the packages had anything but a 1.3 AH battery wtf

 

[techieman33]

Just caught some Home Despot ad for Dewally "ATOMIC" cordless tools.

Is that like a "FUEL"

None of the packages had anything but a 1.3 AH battery wtf

Atomic is supposed to be their sub compact line. But most of it isn't really much smaller than the standard stuff.

 

[visiter555]

I have never heard of this, I always get the 10% AND the freebie!

Well, I just converted from Dewalt cordless (way back to the old 18v NiCad stuff) to the Fuel line - still charging the first battery in fact. Can't wait to give this near gear a try.

I purchased from Home Depot and the only 2 minor gripes I have are that:
1) I could either get my 10% military discount or the free battery.
2) A bag would be more useful than the hard case (for me).

On a good note, the drill bit set was $5 off. Either way, been waiting to make this jump for a while!

 

[DFB]

Rigidly Twin Batt 9 gal Cordless Shop Vac

Why oh why Milwaukee?

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-...rrt4dWVNmMQOCp9xPtxx060Yn-ITVoTP0C4rnhbifN2pE