The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[PelicanPines]

Anyone pick up the multi head M12 drill yet? How is it?

I'm so tempted.

 

[dacan23]

Free 6.0 with the kit started for Q4

Anyone pick up the multi head M12 drill yet? How is it?

 

[ptgarcia]

MX Fuel prices

https://www.cpooutlets.com/Milwaukee-MXFuel/Milwaukee-MXFuel,default,sc.html

Those don't look all that out of line to me.

 

[jmhinkle]

Anyone pick up the multi head M12 drill yet? How is it?

Do you mean the installation tool?

Lemme help you go back a few pages behind all the boring MX talk

 

[jmhinkle]

Free 6.0 with the kit started for Q4

I hate that it is with the kit. I don't need another charger or another 2.0. The bare tools that are $150+ should get the free battery.

 

[DFB]

MX Fuel prices

https://www.cpooutlets.com/Milwaukee-MXFuel/Milwaukee-MXFuel,default,sc.html

Where's the MX headlamp for KC!

 

[techieman33]

Where's the MX headlamp for KC!

As much as I love bright lights this would be a total waste. My 2300 lumen armytek is already a hair overkill. But I'm sure there would be flashlight enthusiasts that would buy it just to have it. Like the 100k lumen handheld lights they have no use for other than showing it off.

 

[soloz2]

Just ordered a large packout toolbox and slim organizer to go with my small toolbox and two half sized packout organizers.


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[theoldwizard1]

For the price of a bare tool stubby sans battery ($179 HD) I would simply recommend just go for a Mid Torque 2861-21CT kit from Homer Depot to do lug nuts.

Because I already own M12 tools and don't want to get into M18 !

 

[jmhinkle]

Because I already own M12 tools and don't want to get into M18 !

You can get the stubby for $125 tool only all day long on Milwaukee Tool Marketplace from Bobby Cox or Brett Nicholson. Pallet deal vendors.

 

[soloz2]

Because I already own M12 tools and don't want to get into M18 !

The m18 chargers also charge M12 batteries. If you get as a kit you'll be good to go.


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[BMack37]

Anyone pick up the multi head M12 drill yet? How is it?

I bought it the day it came out, literally before HD had them on the floor. I've been using it a lot, it's fantastic but there are some quirks. First, the elephant in the room, the directional switch: It makes perfect sense when you hold it like a drywall gun(With middle finger trigger pull), it's the only place it could be. It's not bad to use that switch with your thumb but when it's locked I wish the LED would light up with a trigger pull like other Milwaukee drills(Normally with the trigger locked you hit the stop then squeeze a little more and the LED lights up).

The quirks:
1) It's LOUD. You'd think it would be more quiet than the M12 Fuel, it's not. It's closer to the M18 Fuel but higher pitched.
2) The attachments work great but can sometimes be finicky.
3) It's heavier than you'd think, all the chucks are beefy which is good in usage but they're heavy.
4) It doesn't like the larger batteries, it's designed for compact batteries. It sits on it's base fine with compact batteries, it will not with the larger batteries if you have a chuck on it.


To be honest, I'd prefer they made it less powerful so it would be more quiet. It's plenty capable and has great RPM, despite some downsides it's absolutely worth it for me. BTW, the belt clip is awesome, it's MUCH better balanced than the other M12s.

 

[DieselSaves]

MX Fuel prices

https://www.cpooutlets.com/Milwaukee-MXFuel/Milwaukee-MXFuel,default,sc.html

Home Depot has the products on its website as well, listed as out of stock.

The only item I would like to see a price for is the power source and none of the sites I’ve found list it. Does Milwaukee intend to use the power source as a gateway into the MX line or possibly as a stand-alone item at big box stores?

I’ve been trying to talk myself into the Goal Zero system but the lack of a replaceable battery has been a major holdup for me.

 

[techieman33]

Anyone else have problems with eservice? Tracking show they received my inflator 2 weeks ago but I haven’t heard anything from them at all.

 

[danski0224]

I bought it the day it came out, literally before HD had them on the floor. I've been using it a lot, it's fantastic but there are some quirks. First, the elephant in the room, the directional switch: It makes perfect sense when you hold it like a drywall gun(With middle finger trigger pull), it's the only place it could be. It's not bad to use that switch with your thumb but when it's locked I wish the LED would light up with a trigger pull like other Milwaukee drills(Normally with the trigger locked you hit the stop then squeeze a little more and the LED lights up).

The quirks:
1) It's LOUD. You'd think it would be more quiet than the M12 Fuel, it's not. It's closer to the M18 Fuel but higher pitched.
2) The attachments work great but can sometimes be finicky.
3) It's heavier than you'd think, all the chucks are beefy which is good in usage but they're heavy.
4) It doesn't like the larger batteries, it's designed for compact batteries. It sits on it's base fine with compact batteries, it will not with the larger batteries if you have a chuck on it.


To be honest, I'd prefer they made it less powerful so it would be more quiet. It's plenty capable and has great RPM, despite some downsides it's absolutely worth it for me. BTW, the belt clip is awesome, it's MUCH better balanced than the other M12s.

Thanks.

How is battery life with the compact battery?

 

[BMack37]

Thanks.

How is battery life with the compact battery?

I'd say sufficient, about the same as the 2407-20(Brushed M12) with the 2.0.

BTW, the free 6.0 promo is live at HD. Hopefully they'll match themselves so I get the free battery.

 

[Fixed]

I’m looking at getting the M18 pole saw kit. I like the look of it, I’m just not familiar with tree trimming - is this something I’ll be able to use off of a ladder?

 

[thetable]

I’m looking at getting the M18 pole saw kit. I like the look of it, I’m just not familiar with tree trimming - is this something I’ll be able to use off of a ladder?

Please hire it done, it'll be way cheaper than the hospital bill from getting knocked off a ladder by branch while holding onto a saw.
The point of a pole saw is that you can reach branches from the ground.

 

[Fixed]

Please hire it done, it'll be way cheaper than the hospital bill from getting knocked off a ladder by branch while holding onto a saw.

The point of a pole saw is that you can reach branches from the ground.

Thanks for the concern, I really do value safety.

I paid to have a climber do every a few years ago, it’s just smallish branches that I don’t want to do with the regular pole saw, and I’m hoping this would be a faster safer way to do it.


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[ThatSickRip]

Hows the M12 Fuel circular saw? Ive got a house full of doors to replace and that will need some trimming

 

[brothernov]

I’m looking at getting the M18 pole saw kit. I like the look of it, I’m just not familiar with tree trimming - is this something I’ll be able to use off of a ladder?

I'm looking to purchase it too, but haven't been able to find any sort of deal on it. If you find one, lemme know.

 

[ThatSickRip]

I'm looking to purchase it too, but haven't been able to find any sort of deal on it. If you find one, lemme know.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-FUEL-12-Volt-Lithium-Ion-5-3-8-in-Cordless-Circular-Saw-with-6-0Ah-Battery-2530-20-48-11-2460/301547292

 

[k-dawg]

I see lots of positive reviews of the M12 Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill 2504, but I've also read some complaints about it having a weird electronic "clutch" and having a slow ramp-up on some modes. Is this a case of recommendations made by people who haven't actually used the tool, or are the negative reviews made by people who don't know how to use the new features, or are these features a non-issue?

 

[Black300zx]

I see lots of positive reviews of the M12 Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill 2504, but I've also read some complaints about it having a weird electronic "clutch" and having a slow ramp-up on some modes. Is this a case of recommendations made by people who haven't actually used the tool, or are the negative reviews made by people who don't know how to use the new features, or are these features a non-issue?

If you're used to your run-of-the-mill cordless drill with a mechanical clutch, you're probably used to the speed and power coming on the same regardless of clutch setting. If you squeeze the trigger all the way in free air, it goes instantly to full speed regardless of clutch setting.

The M12 electronic clutch actually pulls power at lower clutch settings. If you set it on 1 and pull the trigger it will slowly ramp up to speed in free air. On 16, it acts almost the same as putting it in "drill" mode. It definitely feels different, but not in a bad way in my opinion. If you were using it for repetitive low torque tasks I could see it being slower than a normal mechanical clutch and perhaps annoying.

 

[thetable]

Thanks for the concern, I really do value safety.

I paid to have a climber do every a few years ago, it’s just smallish branches that I don’t want to do with the regular pole saw, and I’m hoping this would be a faster safer way to do it.

If you don't have bunch to do, I'd recommend looking at the Hooyman pole saw. They sell an 16 foot extendable model for reasonable money. I have the 10 foot model, and it cuts better than any manual saw I've used. For the half dozen times a year I use it, it's perfect.

 

[jshailor1871]

Got home today to find my newest tool and battery. This is my first m12 tool and I couldn't be more excited.

I ended up going tool only and bought the 6.0 separate. Can't wait to try this thing out on the next project that arises.


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[kctyphoon]

I’m looking at getting the M18 pole saw kit. I like the look of it, I’m just not familiar with tree trimming - is this something I’ll be able to use off of a ladder?

You want an honest opinion - dont work off a ladder.. youd be amazed how fast a decent extendable manual tree/pole saw cuts through small branches. They are VERY aggressive, and only cut on the pull stroke. That - and the fact that you arent standing UNDER the branches when you use it. Cutting branches and ladders is a good recipe for gravity to do its thing..

I think Fiskars makes an 18’ extending saw for like $100.. watch some videos. That m18 saw will get mighty heavy, really quickly when holding it over your head. Most people don’t realize how fast tree saws cut cause they’ve never used one.

If it was low branches you could reach from the ground I’d say go for the Milwaukee. They are great for reaching into thick trees. We have a cordless echo at work. No joke, its still in the box. Nobody uses it.

 

[danny_barkley]

You want an honest opinion - dont work off a ladder.. youd be amazed how fast a decent extendable manual tree/pole saw cuts through small branches. They are VERY aggressive, and only cut on the pull stroke. That - and the fact that you arent standing UNDER the branches when you use it. Cutting branches and ladders is a good recipe for gravity to do its thing..

I think Fiskars makes an 18’ extending saw for like $100.. watch some videos. That m18 saw will get mighty heavy, really quickly when holding it over your head. Most people don’t realize how fast tree saws cut cause they’ve never used one.

If it was low branches you could reach from the ground I’d say go for the Milwaukee. They are great for reaching into thick trees. We have a cordless echo at work. No joke, its still in the box. Nobody uses it.

I have the Fiskers I use to trim Palm Trees. Awesome tool. Great company for warranties as well.

 

[MikeF2316]

Hows the M12 Fuel circular saw? Ive got a house full of doors to replace and that will need some trimming

I have it, and I wish I had something like this years ago. It will go through 2x material easily. But it's best feature is how easy it is to deploy. And it's nice and light. Mine stalls out if you get too aggressive with 2.0 batteries, but it works fine on my 4.0s and 6.0.

 

[soloz2]

I have an extendable Stihl pole saw. Cuts like butter!


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[Kaervak]

Got home today to find my newest tool and battery. This is my first m12 tool and I couldn't be more excited.

I ended up going tool only and bought the 6.0 separate. Can't wait to try this thing out on the next project that arises.


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The stubby impacts are quite nice. I have the 3/8 one as well and it's very powerful for its size, it's more powerful than my 1/2 Craftsman C3 impact. Using an XC battery gives it a nice little kick in the pants too. You'll love it

 

[Sanny81]

How is the M12 Fuel Hackzall? I’ve been in the market for a 6.0 battery and I see Toolnut has a deal for the Fuel Hackzall with 4.0 battery and 6.0 battery for $179. How much metal cutting can I realistically do with this tool? Can it handle grade 5 and 8 bolts?

 

[javyLSU]

The Milwaukee addiction thread!

How is the M12 Fuel Hackzall? I’ve been in the market for a 6.0 battery and I see Toolnut has a deal for the Fuel Hackzall with 4.0 battery and 6.0 battery for $179. How much metal cutting can I realistically do with this tool? Can it handle grade 5 and 8 bolts?

I haven’t cut any bolts with mine yet, but it’s been awesome with every piece of wood and metal I’ve thrown at it, which last week included some steel baseboard heaters, with all the guts still inside them. I was VERY impressed.

 

[Chromdome35]

Home Depot is starting to list holiday specials on their website.

This is a pretty good deal. A 12ah HO battery + an 8ah HO battery for $199.

The 12ah is normally $249 and currently listed by itself at $199 while the 8ah is currently listed for $169 on HD's site.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-High-Output-Battery-Pack-12-0Ah-with-Free-HIGH-OUTPUT-XC-8-0-Ah-Battery-48-11-1812-48-11-1880/310836896

 

[jmhinkle]

I see lots of positive reviews of the M12 Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill 2504, but I've also read some complaints about it having a weird electronic "clutch" and having a slow ramp-up on some modes. Is this a case of recommendations made by people who haven't actually used the tool, or are the negative reviews made by people who don't know how to use the new features, or are these features a non-issue?

I actually don't mind or notice the ramp up after using it a few times. What I do notice that drives me nuts is the same wobbly chuck syndrome that the M18 drill suffers from too.

 

[jmhinkle]

Got home today to find my newest tool and battery. This is my first m12 tool and I couldn't be more excited.

I ended up going tool only and bought the 6.0 separate. Can't wait to try this thing out on the next project that arises.


John

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One of my favorite M12 tools. My go to lugnut remover.

 

[thetable]

How is the M12 Fuel Hackzall? I’ve been in the market for a 6.0 battery and I see Toolnut has a deal for the Fuel Hackzall with 4.0 battery and 6.0 battery for $179. How much metal cutting can I realistically do with this tool? Can it handle grade 5 and 8 bolts?

It'll eat, no problem, just get the right blade on there. The Hackzall is not going to eat as fast as a Super Sawzall. My only real note on it is, the short stroke builds up heat and wear in a little section of the blades, and the foot isn't adjustable, so you can plan on tossing a bunch of half used blades. I still use mine more than my Sawzall, just because of the size and weight.

 

[javyLSU]

I see lots of positive reviews of the M12 Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill 2504, but I've also read some complaints about it having a weird electronic "clutch" and having a slow ramp-up on some modes. Is this a case of recommendations made by people who haven't actually used the tool, or are the negative reviews made by people who don't know how to use the new features, or are these features a non-issue?

Couldn't be happier with mine. Yes, the slow "ramp up" is noticeable on the low settings - but I really, really like that, as it makes the drill much more controllable. I don't want full power on the low setting, that's why I set it to the low setting to begin with. On the high settings, there is no "ramp up" and you get immediate full power. Also, no wobbly chuck issue mine.

 

[HondaCBMan]

I see lots of positive reviews of the M12 Gen 2 Fuel Hammer Drill 2504, but I've also read some complaints about it having a weird electronic "clutch" and having a slow ramp-up on some modes. Is this a case of recommendations made by people who haven't actually used the tool, or are the negative reviews made by people who don't know how to use the new features, or are these features a non-issue?

Like others mentioned the slow ramp up are at the low settings. Believe at 1-5, which I like for controllability.

I have two main issues with mine. The forward/reverse switch can be a PITA, requiring an extra much more effort push. Sometime I'll think I got it in reverse but nope it's locked. The chuck has let go of bits a few times. Wish I could swap it with the new M18 Gen 3 chuck. Is that even possible?

 

[Sanny81]

I haven’t cut any bolts with mine yet, but it’s been awesome with every piece of wood and metal I’ve thrown at it, which last week included some steel baseboard heaters, with all the guts still inside them. I was VERY impressed.

It'll eat, no problem, just get the right blade on there. The Hackzall is not going to eat as fast as a Super Sawzall. My only real note on it is, the short stroke builds up heat and wear in a little section of the blades, and the foot isn't adjustable, so you can plan on tossing a bunch of half used blades. I still use mine more than my Sawzall, just because of the size and weight.

Awesome, I just pulled the trigger on this, Home Depot has the same deal going.