The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[DFB]

So curious here does anyone use the Milwaukee brand of SDS Carbide bits?

4 cutter plus two different 2 cutters one is something called M2 which has a centering tip

Is Bosch "Bulldog" a more common choice ? Makita? Of course there's Hilti too See some other off brand names I not familiar with

Was playing around filling my shopping cart with a tool and some accessories for my upcoming purchase...Friggin Home Depot even with a full order they won't ship to home on certain individual carded bits have to get them in store only go figure

 

[MikeH]

Anybody ever hear of, or buy from Whalegot.com? By which I mean, is this for real? ($53 bucks for a 5 tool m12 kit) If it seems to good to be true, it probably is, so I probably shouldn't even think about it further, right?
https://www.whalegot.com/Tools/Milw...ool-with-215ah-batteries-charger-and-tool-bag

 

[pbon]

You can get the Milwaukee tools in barley color instead of red.

 

[darkzero]

Anybody ever hear of, or buy from Whalegot.com? By which I mean, is this for real? ($53 bucks for a 5 tool m12 kit) If it seems to good to be true, it probably is, so I probably shouldn't even think about it further, right?
https://www.whalegot.com/Tools/Milw...ool-with-215ah-batteries-charger-and-tool-bag

I never have, no suprise cause their website looks highly suspicious of a scam. Looked up the address they have listed, found at least 6 other "business" names under that address, one of which was reported as an untrustworthy online retailer.

On top of all that, the address doesn't even come up in Google maps. Looks like a fake address.

 

[MikeF2316]

I never have, no suprise cause their website looks highly suspicious of a scam. Looked up the address they have listed, found at least 6 other "business" names under that address, one of which was reported as an untrustworthy online retailer.

On top of all that, the address doesn't even come up in Google maps. Looks like a fake address.

Plus the outlook.com email address.

 

[DFB]

There quite a few scam sites. Ads run thru FB newsfeeds often and are starting to be seen in some search engine shopping links also.

If it looks way to good to be true you know it probably is just that

Buyer beware...

There are plenty of legitimate great tool deals on numerous brands posted thru out the TGJ forums and most especially around the holidays

 

[dylanmitchell]

I would like to get a price match on those scam sites from an authorized seller.

If you see the Milwaukee buy one get a free bridge promo it's a scam...

 

[MikeH]

I would like to get a price match on those scam sites from an authorized seller.

If you see the Milwaukee buy one get a free bridge promo it's a scam...

Hah! I guess that would be the only way to take advantage of this deal.
Google shopping should do a better job of monitoring who they put on the front page though. Really not fair to tempt me with that price.

 

[DerekV]

So curious here does anyone use the Milwaukee brand of SDS Carbide bits?

4 cutter plus two different 2 cutters one is something called M2 which has a centering tip

Is Bosch "Bulldog" a more common choice ? Makita? Of course there's Hilti too See some other off brand names I not familiar with

Was playing around filling my shopping cart with a tool and some accessories for my upcoming purchase...Friggin Home Depot even with a full order they won't ship to home on certain individual carded bits have to get them in store only go figure

Yeah, I have a bunch of the MX4 bits and they’re awesome

 

[ChrisLS8]

Anybody ever hear of, or buy from Whalegot.com? By which I mean, is this for real? ($53 bucks for a 5 tool m12 kit) If it seems to good to be true, it probably is, so I probably shouldn't even think about it further, right?
https://www.whalegot.com/Tools/Milw...ool-with-215ah-batteries-charger-and-tool-bag

Why is this even a question? You can't tell right away that it's a scam?

 

[Bolster]

Why is this even a question? You can't tell right away that it's a scam?

It's a scam? Well ****. It says "best security features" right on the webpage. I was looking forward to my new M12 tool sets, which I ordered in the colors of amiral and sauge. (Barley is just gauche.)

 

[darkzero]

Google shopping should do a better job of monitoring who they put on the front page though.

Soon it will be gone and another scam website will come along. Happens often around the holiday season when everyone is looking for that best deal.

 

[DerekV]

Well, it happened to another innocent victim. I'm now on the M18 platform. Got the M18 FUEL 1/2 in. Hammer Drill (2804-20) and the M18 Surge (2760-20) but want something that won't overdrive small screws and works for flat-packed furniture assembly.

How does the non-fuel M18 compact brushless drill driver (2801-20) compare to the M12 Fuel drill driver (2503-20) for delicate work? 2801-20 is going for a Benjamin and the 2503-20 kit with 2.0 and 4.0 ah battery is about 50 percent more. And is it worth getting an M18 brushless kit with the single-speed impact (2850-20) if I already have an M18 Surge? M18 compact brushless looks to have more torque than Surge.

I do basic handyman level maintenance repair in our garage, house, and rental property but like quality contractor grade tools.

M12 fuel is electronic clutch 1700 RPMs and 350 in./lbs. torque M18 brushless compact is mechanical clutch is 6.5 in. length 500 in. - lbs. of torque, 500-1800 RPM.

The M18 is definitely more powerful and IMHO more ergonomic. It’s also shorter than the M12 I believe. It also comes with the M12/18 dual charger vs. M12-only. The electronic clutch on the M12 is much more precise though. The mechanical clutch on the M18 doesn’t work well with smaller fasteners, seems like it always kicks in after the fastener is buried, even on the lowest setting. It’s frustrating because the M18 is arguably a better drill in every other category. It’s a toss up. Personally, I’d take my chances with the M18.

The multi speed impacts may seem hokey pokey, but I find myself using the different modes all of the time. Just because of that, and the fact that you can get the gen3 M18 Fuel new for cheap on eBay/Amazon/etc., I would not suggest the compact brushless impact. Not to mention how insanely powerful and small the Fuel is. That tool is a technological marvel.

 

[HondaCBMan]

The M18 is definitely more powerful and IMHO more ergonomic. It’s also shorter than the M12 I believe. It also comes with the M12/18 dual charger vs. M12-only. The electronic clutch on the M12 is much more precise though. The mechanical clutch on the M18 doesn’t work well with smaller fasteners, seems like it always kicks in after the fastener is buried, even on the lowest setting. It’s frustrating because the M18 is arguably a better drill in every other category. It’s a toss up. Personally, I’d take my chances with the M18.

The multi speed impacts may seem hokey pokey, but I find myself using the different modes all of the time. Just because of that, and the fact that you can get the gen3 M18 Fuel new for cheap on eBay/Amazon/etc., I would not suggest the compact brushless impact. Not to mention how insanely powerful and small the Fuel is. That tool is a technological marvel.

Maybe I'm not yet fully use to it. But I find the electric clutch on the M12 Fuel harder to be precise.

 

[dylanmitchell]

Thanks, DFB. Clutch dial and a drill mode are what I'm looking for. Basically replacing a screwdriver and giving my wrist a break on things like the umbrella stand I put together over the weekend or flat packed furniture. Really like that 2402 22 Hex 2 speed suggestion.

M18 fits my large hand better and M18 brushless compact vs M12 fuel is very similar size and weight. I'm more used to mechanical clutches but I sill drive a stick shift and was took me a while to get used to electronic vs mechanical throttles in the car.

 

[dacan23]

Gotta be careful with flat pack assembly and the 2402, its easily too powerful. I had mine on 4 & 6 for many of the fasteners for the bunk beds I assembled last weekend, max I had it on was 10. Like the tool, the fuel hex impact is way too powerful for most around the house jobs, but the 2402 can easily strip things too.

Thanks, DFB. Clutch dial and a drill mode are what I'm looking for. Basically replacing a screwdriver and giving my wrist a break on things like the umbrella stand I put together over the weekend or flat packed furniture. Really like that 2402 22 Hex 2 speed suggestion.

M18 fits my large hand better and M18 brushless compact vs M12 fuel is very similar size and weight. I'm more used to mechanical clutches but I sill drive a stick shift and was took me a while to get used to electronic vs mechanical throttles in the car.

 

[Bighead38]

I have 4 m18 batteries. 2 of the new 3.0 and 2 of the 5.0 from a couple years ago. I can only bring 3 with me tomorrow. I will most likely only use them in a sawzall. The one staying home is for an impact that needs to be used. Impact runs fine on either battery. The question is am I better off bring 2- 3.0 and 1- 5.0 or should I bring 1- 3.0 and 2- 5.0.

I’m gonna get the pack out radio for Christmas. I’ll let you guys know how it is.

 

[DFB]

Geez...take both the 5.0's

 

[DFB]

Gotta be careful with flat pack assembly and the 2402, its easily too powerful. I had mine on 4 & 6 for many of the fasteners for the bunk beds I assembled last weekend, max I had it on was 10. Like the tool, the fuel hex impact is way too powerful for most around the house jobs, but the 2402 can easily strip things too.

Ya that M12 FUELLY got some serious power

 

[M635_Guy]

Geez...take both the 5.0's

Agree. It's not a tool if the battery is dead.

 

[DFB]

Soo I just read today on a different Milwaukee Tool Users forum where someone said that they had to remove the belt clip on their impact because the new 3.0 Compacts were too wide and it was in the way when trying to insert them in the tool

 

[darkzero]

Yeah there is a wider clip for use with HO batteries. 48-67-0015. I've seen em for sale at my local HDs also.

I heard that tools made after a certain date come with the wider clip. I have also heard if you contact Milwaukee & ask them, they will send you new clips. Didn't work for me though, they just replied back telling me what p/n to buy & the number to call to purchase them.

I have one tool that came with the wider clip, that's all I need so I'm not going to buy any. I don't want to use the wider clips on tools that I'm not gonna use the HO batteries with.

 

[Bighead38]

I just bent the regular clips a little and it worked out fine.

 

[DFB]

Man this pisses me off. Been snowing here most all day

Most all week lol for that matter...

So delivery guy leaves my packages out in the snow just like this not even a plastic bag over them...but of course THAT'S the way that friggin Home depot sent them out too.

Just in the display boxes

Boxes are pretty soggy

Found them out after dinner tonight, I didn't hear any truck come in the drive with all the snow on the ground but I did see tracks in the snow from the window with the yard light on made after I come home so I went back outside

 

[Bighead38]

Going to be really hard to wait for the 25th.

 

[DFB]

Going to be really hard to wait for the 25th.

Saweet!

 

[M635_Guy]

This was my Cyber Monday haul (other than the 3/8" ratchet, which was my gateway to the family...):

These are all so much smaller than the C3 stuff they're replacing, and if the specs don't lie the stubby is more powerful than the 1/2" full-size impact C3. The mamba High Torque will probably be occasional use if the stubby is what it sounds like. Looking forward to comparing the Surge, too. The M18 is the drill/driver 2801 mentioned earlier.

I think this should be it for a while. At some point I'd like to pick up an M12 Fuel drill/driver for smaller jobs. And the light thing on a tripod is pretty cool...

 

[darkzero]

I think this should be it for a while.

Yeah right, heard that before! Not if you become a frequent member of this site!

 

[crasher98]

I think this should be it for a while. At some point I'd like to pick up an M12 Fuel drill/driver for smaller jobs. And the light thing on a tripod is pretty cool...

Not that I want to be a bad influence, but if you're talking about this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...tery-and-Charger-2131-20-48-59-1850/305883641

it's awesome. I hesitated because it seemed like a lot of $ for a light but I use it all the time - working in the carport at night, electrical stuff in the house when I have the breaker thrown so I don't fry myself, helping my neighbor move his stuff at night ahead of a flood, etc. And I paid $199 for just the light -- looks like they're currently throwing in a battery and charger too...

 

[ThatSickRip]

Not that I want to be a bad influence, but if you're talking about this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...tery-and-Charger-2131-20-48-59-1850/305883641

it's awesome. I hesitated because it seemed like a lot of $ for a light but I use it all the time - working in the carport at night, electrical stuff in the house when I have the breaker thrown so I don't fry myself, helping my neighbor move his stuff at night ahead of a flood, etc. And I paid $199 for just the light -- looks like they're currently throwing in a battery and charger too...

Yep. I had a 10% coupon and returned the 5.0 starter kit, light was $96.85

 

[M635_Guy]

Yep. I had a 10% coupon and returned the 5.0 starter kit, light was $96.85

So how does that work? I bought the M12 Surge that came with the XC 6.0 battery. I'm not going to do it, but are you saying I could return the free item for full ($99 in the case) and get full credit for its standalone price?

 

[MikeF2316]

Not that I want to be a bad influence, but if you're talking about this:

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...tery-and-Charger-2131-20-48-59-1850/305883641

it's awesome. I hesitated because it seemed like a lot of $ for a light but I use it all the time - working in the carport at night, electrical stuff in the house when I have the breaker thrown so I don't fry myself, helping my neighbor move his stuff at night ahead of a flood, etc. And I paid $199 for just the light -- looks like they're currently throwing in a battery and charger too...

I agree, that light is awesome, and I paid way more than that even accounting for the exchange rate. I've worked on live circuits because I needed the light, no more with that. Plus it's great when you're working outside finishing up a project that should have been completed before dark, but some how went a tiny bit overtime.

 

[ThatSickRip]

So how does that work? I bought the M12 Surge that came with the XC 6.0 battery. I'm not going to do it, but are you saying I could return the free item for full ($99 in the case) and get full credit for its standalone price?

Your receipt will have the prices of the return values of what you bought. Formula is below:

Ill use the M18 Fuel circular saw + 8.0 battery for example:

$249 for saw the free battery

Saw: $249 ; battery value $169 ; Total $418

249/148= .596

$249 x .596 = $148.40 would be the cost of the saw if you returned the battery

Apply the formula to what you have/want

 

[Retroman]

There is a new 1/2" one key high torque impact with 6.0 batt and charger on CL I can get for $300 I know its a decent deal but I already have a 3/8" mid torque and just not sure I need a 1/2" can you push me off the fence one way or the other? I will need to meet him in two hours if i am going to get it so time is of the essence. Thanks for the help.

 

[HondaCBMan]

Gotta be careful with flat pack assembly and the 2402, its easily too powerful. I had mine on 4 & 6 for many of the fasteners for the bunk beds I assembled last weekend, max I had it on was 10. Like the tool, the fuel hex impact is way too powerful for most around the house jobs, but the 2402 can easily strip things too.

The 2402 has 325 in-lbs of torque. That is only 25 in-lbs less than M12 Fuel hammer drill. So yeah that is still quite powerful.

The one thing I do miss about my Dewalt 12v Xtreme kit is the controllability, easier to drive smaller fasteners with either the drill or impact. They also have the screwdriver but I never tried that one.

 

[SteveW1000]

Looking to buy some work gloves for the winter, during the summer just use knitted gloves with the plastic dipped palms but they are getting too cold at present. Milwaukee seem to do lots of different winter gloves so looking for recommendations. Am currently working on a lot of young trees removing grass from around them and mulching with wood chip so need something that will leave me with some dexterity. Will have to do some comparisons as we have different part numbers over here.

 

[danny_barkley]

Your receipt will have the prices of the return values of what you bought. Formula is below:

Ill use the M18 Fuel circular saw + 8.0 battery for example:

$249 for saw the free battery

Saw: $249 ; battery value $169 ; Total $418

249/148= .596

$249 x .596 = $148.40 would be the cost of the saw if you returned the battery

Apply the formula to what you have/want

You need to correct your formula. It should be 148/249 I think

 

[dylanmitchell]

I'll try a low clutch setting on the 2402. 2402 22 kit I ordered includes 2 x 2.0 ah batteries so I can always pick up a bare tool 2406 or M4 2101 22 kit. There's always the hand/ wrist powered screwdriver option too.

Blasphemy for this thread but I also looked at the Bosch PS22 Overview 12V Max EC Brushless Two-Speed Pocket Driver. Bosch has some competitive 12-volt tools but Milwaukee dominates the 18-volt game. Used to pick the best tool for the job with some brands having better tools in certain categories. But cordless tools and baterries drive brand loyalty.


That 2131-20 look handy and 2,500 Lumens is bright. I got the 2360-20 Rover with a free 5.0 ah battery but you have to hang it or set it on something. Medium mode is equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent hi mode looks like the sun.

The 2402 has 325 in-lbs of torque. That is only 25 in-lbs less than M12 Fuel hammer drill. So yeah that is still quite powerful.

The one thing I do miss about my Dewalt 12v Xtreme kit is the controllability, easier to drive smaller fasteners with either the drill or impact. They also have the screwdriver but I never tried that one.

 

[Kaervak]

These are all so much smaller than the C3 stuff they're replacing, and if the specs don't lie the stubby is more powerful than the 1/2" full-size impact C3. The mamba High Torque will probably be occasional use if the stubby is what it sounds like

I upgraded from the C3 stuff as well and the 3/8 stubby is way more powerful than the 1/2 C3. Admittedly, my C3 was five ish years old and I wasn't kind to it, but it was stalling out a lot more frequently than it should have. That stubby, especially with an XC pack, is a monster. I can pull lug nuts on anything I have without issue. Well worth it. I have the high torque as well, and it's even more of a beast

 

[DFB]

The 20 year old concrete isn't an issue.

Yes, that M12 rotary hammer will be just fine for 3/16 and 1/4 Tapcon fasteners. Tool of choice for electricians for conduit hangers and straps, mounting boxes to concrete. Lightweight, but no on board vacuum system.

And yes, the M12 rotary hammer will absolutely smoke the M18 hammer drill in this application. The "hammer" part of a regular drill has almost always sucked and it makes more noise than anything else. I would rather use a carbide bit made to be used in a regular drill for concrete than a hammer drill.

I just seen this Milwaukee accessory and supposed to work with all their models of the cordless SDS Rotary hammer drills. Maybe its a little goofy I dunno but a vac can also be hooked to it

Extremely inexpensive attachment and the reviews do seem ok on it

Especially liked for any overhead work

SDS-PLUS Dust Trap Drilling Shroud

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-SDS-PLUS-Dust-Trap-Drilling-Shroud-48-03-3035/304049330


I just now see Pro Tool did a review on it last year

https://www.protoolreviews.com/tool...kee-sds-plus-dust-trap-drilling-shroud/36694/