The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[Shaners256]

Yours actually says an exact date? I was under the impression tbat the date code signified year & what # week of the year. Yep I have some M12 & M18 batteries with the stamped date codes. This battery doesn't have it at all.

I'm positive the battery is a fake now. Yesterday the seller offered to send me a refund for half the purchase price. They have also sold a suspiciously high amount of them too. Shipping takes for ever to show any movement once shipped but then magically is handed off to USPS from DHL. That seems to me that it's actually coming in from China.

But whatever, I already got my money back & a new real battery so all is well.

Yep. I found a .pdf online that shows how to tell battery dates. They are slightly different from the tool dates that you are talking about.

I have two battery dates with me at the moment, one says "190329P" and the other says "180505V". These would mean March 29th, 2019 and May 5th, 2018 according to that document.

 

[dylanmitchell]

I agree. Adopt a platform, pay the price for the Batts and charger, and...

DON'T BURN YOUR FREAKIN' HOUSE DOWN!

Definitely don't want to burn your house down and won't be fun making an insurance claim when a fire is caused by the battery you bought of fleabay.

Milwaukee has a lot of battery promos plus Rigid and Ryobi platforms use lower-cost batteries that may fail sooner or not perform as well but are safer than knock offs. Milwaukee, Rigit, Ryobi are not interchangeable so you do have to pick a platform to stick with.

 

[SteveW1000]

What's everyone's favorite non-traditional m18 tool? Meaning other than drill, impact, etc.

Bought the M18 work light since bought the search light and just bought the hard hat head light. Expensive but no worrying about batteries and I’ve a number of 4.0 and 5.0 batteries so they're always ready to go.

 

[jshailor1871]

What's everyone's favorite non-traditional m18 tool? Meaning other than drill, impact, etc.

I love my jobsite fan. Makes a world of difference when camping, working on cars in the summer, and doing projects around the house.

John

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[z0r]

Milwaukee has a lot of battery promos plus Rigid and Ryobi platforms use lower-cost batteries that may fail sooner or not perform as well but are safer than knock offs. Milwaukee, Rigit, Ryobi are not interchangeable so you do have to pick a platform to stick with.

milwaukee, ryobi and ridgid have been known to ship the same exact cells in some packs. Obviously no guarantees, the tool makers don't promise to use any particular type of cells, but it's common to take apart two TTI packs from the same era and find the same cells.

 

[DFB]

Well I just thought I slap this on here...was perusing Blaines and seen the 49-16-2647

4 ft long grease gun hose and coupler for $25.99

That's pretty good deal for the longer hose to fit the M12 grease gun

And I know a lot of people recently purchased that tool



The standard 3 ft hose with the M12 is adequate for sure, but I had a few spots where having that extra foot in length would have been nice

I'm getting one

https://www.farmandfleet.com/produc...lacement-hose-with-high-pressure-coupler.html

Looking around the AVG price closer $30 at most all the Milwaukee dealers but seems nobody offers free shipping on anything under $49 either

They also had other stuff like the clear barrel for bulk loading and a RA fitting adapter

 

[1TMF]

Soooo, am I the only person who hasn't received my Milwaukee order from toolup placed on Cyber Monday??

I did receive the delivery confirmation email, but no shipping notifications or tools yet.

Join the club... M12 stubby was backordered and a few of us are waiting. I called last week and said they are supposed to get a shipment of the stubby's early this week and will be shipping out orders soon after.

 

[xavier296]

Makes sense: I ordered the m12 3/8 stubby and the m12 right angle grinder. I’ll just keep waiting....

 

[stg454]

I got myself the M12 Installation Driver Kit with the 6aH battery free!
Also got the M12 right angle impact driver kit for an amazing deal!

 

[MikeF2316]

What's everyone's favorite non-traditional m18 tool? Meaning other than drill, impact, etc.

Mine is the leaf blower. It's great for light snow too.

 

[darkzero]

Mine is the leaf blower. It's great for light snow too.

Same here. But non-traditionally I don't use mine for blowing leaves. It's my lazy man broom. I use it mostly for blowing metal chips in the garage.

My other non-traditional tool I would say is the Hackzall. A Sawzall would be more traditional in my book but I don't own or need one. Love the one handed ability & for quick cuts. Had the non-Fuel & upgraded to the Fuel, it was worth it.

Oh and I just got 2 gal wet/dry vac recently. I'm loving that thing.

 

[MikeF2316]

Same here. But non-traditionally I don't use mine for blowing leaves. It's my lazy man broom. I use it mostly for blowing metal chips in the garage.

My other non-traditional tool I would say is the Hackzall. A Sawzall would be more traditional in my book but I don't own or need one. Love the one handed ability & for quick cuts. Had the non-Fuel & upgraded to the Fuel, it was worth it.

Oh and I just got 2 gal wet/dry vac recently. I'm loving that thing.

+1 on the lazy man's broom. But it's not just easier, it does a better job. I don't have enough room to have a table saw and/or a chop saw set up inside. So I bring folding ones outside to use, and blow the sawdust off them before putting them away.

 

[mobiledynamics]

pfft. All the snow we get, even if it's light is wet. I've tried the blower routine...won't work for meh.

 

[dylanmitchell]

I predict I'll end up with a jobsite fan, compact blower, and possibly the full-size blower. Have a corded Toro blower with 12/3 100 ft extension cord be nice to drop the cord!

But there are some jobs even Milwaukee can't handle... this would take care of you snow problem...


https://www.billygoat.com/na/en_us/product-catalog/stand-on-blowers/hurricane-z3000.html



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https://i.ytimg.com/vi/qsm_CQreVf8/maxresdefault.jpg

 

[MikeF2316]

pfft. All the snow we get, even if it's light is wet. I've tried the blower routine...won't work for meh.

Yes, wet snow just laughs at the blower. But often we get lake effect snow off Lake Huron or Georgian bay, which is light a fluffy. That stuff blows away very easily.

 

[DFB]

For those that had asked about delivery of Black Friday orders from TOOLUP

Received a confirmation today my order has been shipped. (3/8" Stubby bare tool)

 

[dylanmitchell]

Browsing the Big Orange website and the top-rated Milwaukee M18 tool is 2767-20 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with 1,823 reviews. That's a lot of reviews wonder home many have sold.

Have held the 2767 at the tool store and it's a beefy piece. For cars, SUV's, and small pickups I'd look at a 2861-20 Mid Torque. but that 2767 would handle anything! Milwaukee has some very interesting impacts with the 2865-20 7/16 in. for lineman and the 2769-22 1/2 in. controlled Impact Wrench with Extended Anvil.

 

[BroncoAZ]

Browsing the Big Orange website and the top-rated Milwaukee M18 tool is 2767-20 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with 1,823 reviews. That's a lot of reviews wonder home many have sold.

Have held the 2767 at the tool store and it's a beefy piece. For cars, SUV's, and small pickups I'd look at a 2861-20 Mid Torque. but that 2767 would handle anything! Milwaukee has some very interesting impacts with the 2865-20 7/16 in. for lineman and the 2769-22 1/2 in. controlled Impact Wrench with Extended Anvil.

I have the 2767, the mid torque, and the 3/8” stubby impacts. Each has their place, but comparing the 2767 to the mid torque I use the 2767 for anything over a 9/16” bolt (7/8” socket). I’ve found a few 5/8” and 3/4” that the mid torque struggled with but was able to get off, the 2767 doesn’t struggle as it rips them free.

 

[DFB]

Browsing the Big Orange website and the top-rated Milwaukee M18 tool is 2767-20 1/2 in. Impact Wrench with Friction Ring with 1,823 reviews. That's a lot of reviews wonder home many have sold.

Have held the 2767 at the tool store and it's a beefy piece. For cars, SUV's, and small pickups I'd look at a 2861-20 Mid Torque. but that 2767 would handle anything! Milwaukee has some very interesting impacts with the 2865-20 7/16 in. for lineman and the 2769-22 1/2 in. controlled Impact Wrench with Extended Anvil.

High Torque is your go to wrench when your not fooling round

There is no one single IDEAL single impact wrench, you need to choose what model will meet your perceived needs, Mid Torque IMO is quite nice I like it a lot as its no where near as heavy as HT and physically not much larger than my 1/2" "B" compact but pack a lot more punch.

The older little M12 2454 I like for smaller fasteners/ engine maintenance and similar stuff. Like it much better than the 2754

Got a Stubby coming will evaluate that soon

If I did a lot more tires I would probably would want an extend anvil as it is I often use an extension or mess around trying to get an 18v wrench on the lug of a deep rim without hitting the battery on the tire

 

[jumpdrive]

Mine is the leaf blower. It's great for light snow too.

Yes!
It is fantastic for cleaning out rain gutters. Up an down an 8 foot ladder carrying this as opposed to the two cycle Echo is wonderful.
My ears and lungs also appreciate it.

 

[danny_barkley]

I have the 2767, the mid torque, and the 3/8” stubby impacts. Each has their place, but comparing the 2767 to the mid torque I use the 2767 for anything over a 9/16” bolt (7/8” socket). I’ve found a few 5/8” and 3/4” that the mid torque struggled with but was able to get off, the 2767 doesn’t struggle as it rips them free.

Agreed, I bought all 3, each is awesome in it's own lane. But for Friday night after a few beers, the 2767 is fun for chucking up a few nuts and bolts in the Vise and twisting them off!

Do wear eye protection!

 

[danny_barkley]

Yes!
It is fantastic for cleaning out rain gutters. Up an down an 8 foot ladder carrying this as opposed to the two cycle Echo is wonderful.
My ears and lungs also appreciate it.

Outstanding idea!

 

[darkzero]

Yes!
It is fantastic for cleaning out rain gutters. Up an down an 8 foot ladder carrying this as opposed to the two cycle Echo is wonderful.
My ears and lungs also appreciate it.

Funny, that's actually what led me to get mine. I bought a cordered Toro leaf blower to try and clean out our gutters but the area I needed to clean was high up (2 story house). The combination of the long extensions of the gutter cleaning tube kit & pine needles made that a failure. We ended up hiring someone from Angie's List to take care of it.

When I returned the Toro back to HD saw the 2ng gen Fuel blower on sale for $99 & couldn't refuse. If it weren't for that ordeal I doubt I would have ever considered buying the M18 leaf blower.

 

[dylanmitchell]

I can see the benefits of having a 2767. We have 19mm about 3/4 and 22 mm about 7/8 lug nuts. Never one ideal tool mid torque covers a lot but that 2767 isn't going to sweat rusted-on bolts.

Controlled torque extended anvil is great if you're doing tires all day.

 

[jmhinkle]

To me the mid torque is useless. If the stubby won't take it off, neither will the mid torque in my experience. Stubby does most things except axle nuts, crank bolts and tight suspension bolts. Mid torque might get some of the suspension bolts, but it will never do the axle or crank bolts so no reason to have it.

 

[danny_barkley]

To me the mid torque is useless. If the stubby won't take it off, neither will the mid torque in my experience. Stubby does most things except axle nuts, crank bolts and tight suspension bolts. Mid torque might get some of the suspension bolts, but it will never do the axle or crank bolts so no reason to have it.

Seems stronger than the Stubby to me and a hell of a lot smaller than the Hi-TQ. I would agree if getting only two, your choice would be the one to make.

 

[jmhinkle]

Seems stronger than the Stubby to me and a hell of a lot smaller than the Hi-TQ. I would agree if getting only two, your choice would be the one to make.

It may seem stronger than the stubby, but like I said, if the stubby can't take it off it's out of the realm of the mid torque as well. I believe the mid torque is also extremely underperforming or overrated. It can't come close to removing things torqued in its' supposed range.

 

[mobiledynamics]

here's hoping the framer comes out before 2020. I did not buy myself my own gift yet

 

[polexican23]

Well my midtorque was gotten when it hit clearance about a year ago for $45. So if i have a sutbby and a midtorque, i wont be too mad about it.

 

[javyLSU]

To me the mid torque is useless. If the stubby won't take it off, neither will the mid torque in my experience. Stubby does most things except axle nuts, crank bolts and tight suspension bolts. Mid torque might get some of the suspension bolts, but it will never do the axle or crank bolts so no reason to have it.

I agree 100%. That's exactly the reason why I went with only two impacts: the 2555 stubby and the 2767 high torque. I've only needed to break out the high torque once, and even that gun had to hammer on the fastener for a bit, so it would have definitely been out of the range of the mid-torque. It's funny reading comments about how "big" the 2767 is... Only a few years ago a guns that were half as powerful as this one were as big or bigger!

 

[bigtiger]

Exactly.. I have a big makita 850 ft lb one and it gets job done. No hammering away for long mins to loosen like the mid torque or stubby. Big ones just zap and it comes out instantly for all the bolts, tuff ones and easy ones.
I want the Milwaukee stubby but waiting for a deal on one.. Cheapest i found is $140 on craiglist new si they say.

What i truly want is Milwaukee m18 big one with one key bluetooth and a M18 short stubby like the M12., maybe one key too.. So that way i don't need to do final verification with torque wrench.


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[MikeF2316]

To me the mid torque is useless. If the stubby won't take it off, neither will the mid torque in my experience. Stubby does most things except axle nuts, crank bolts and tight suspension bolts. Mid torque might get some of the suspension bolts, but it will never do the axle or crank bolts so no reason to have it.

I'm going to agree with this. I bought my mid torque before the stubby existed, and used it quite a bit. But since I've got the stubby, it comes out first - anything it couldn't remove the mid torque hasn't been able to either.

 

[dacan23]

ETA is March 2020 and haven't seen preorders for either 2744 or 2745, sorry your getting coal this year

here's hoping the framer comes out before 2020. I did not buy myself my own gift yet

 

[Kreeker]

I'm going to agree with this. I bought my mid torque before the stubby existed, and used it quite a bit. But since I've got the stubby, it comes out first - anything it couldn't remove the mid torque hasn't been able to either.

So is a 3/8" Stubby fine for removing lugs? I hear mixed answers.

I do DIY mechanic stuff, and I'm looking for something to use on lugs, suspension and exhaust components.

 

[bigtiger]

So is a 3/8" Stubby fine for removing lugs? I hear mixed answers.



I do DIY mechanic stuff, and I'm looking for something to use on lugs, suspension and exhaust components.

No.. Get the big one.. M18 1400ftlb one.. Its little heavy but gets job done.

Stubby is nothing more then lighweight stuff bolts and easy access, plus cool factor. but with rusted, frozen bolts, big one comes in, even then you may have to heat the bolts to loosen.

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[DFB]

I find statements that an M18 wrench that is advertised for 600ftlbs breakaway torque is supposedly being outperformed by a 12v that rated @250ftlbs quite interesting to say the least

 

[lsutigers937]

I know there are generic batteries but I didn't know there were knock offs. I'm pretty sure I got a fake one. The one on the right I believe is fake. One on the left was brand new in original packaging.

Bottom section is reversed. Look at the "M12, RED, & 6.0" on the label. No security torx, just regular torx & no date code. Older batteries have a stamped date code. Newer batteries have the date code in the s/n. If I go by that format than this battery would be 2012 week 85.

Got it from ebay seller chuwu9217. Chinese seller with a US shipping address. I suspected that but took a chance anyway. Sold as new in unopened packaging but it didn't come in any packaging. Ebay gave me a full refund in my favor, the seller wouldn't send me a return label, kept telling to pay for return shipping. Just posting a buyer beware.

I still have the fake one. If I end up not having to send it back I'll open it up to look inside.

How can the Chinese be smart enough to make a fake battery that will atleast semi work, but dumb enough to get the label graphics wrong?

 

[pbon]

So is a 3/8" Stubby fine for removing lugs? I hear mixed answers.

I do DIY mechanic stuff, and I'm looking for something to use on lugs, suspension and exhaust components.

3/8 stubby works on my bmw lugs that are tightened to 88 by me. Might not work on your F350 that the tire shop tightened to hundreds of lbs with an air impact. High Torque is great but big and heavy. There will still occasionally be rusted or corroded or frozen bolts that you will have to do by hand. Having the pair would be ideal.

 

[danny_barkley]

How can the Chinese be smart enough to make a fake battery that will atleast semi work, but dumb enough to get the label graphics wrong?

How much would you notice Chinese Characters being transposed?

I worked with some stereo equipment manufacturers that would get XLR mixed up with XRL on the labels. Those letters are Greek to them if you know what I mean. Kinda how Greek looks to me.

 

[Bolster]

Question to the Milwa experts. I'm just starting an M18 set of tools. I purchased 2x 3.0Ah CP HO batteries for $99 at HD. After opening, I read the mfg date on the bottom: 190328. According to battery decoding documents, that's close to April 2019. Here it is December and I just bought them off the shelf at the local HD. Given that warrantee is either 2 years "from purchase" (if authorized dealer like HD) or 2 years "from mfg date" if not...

...would you return these batteries and try to get newer ones? Is there any concern about them sitting on a shelf for 8 months?