The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[isuhunter]

What is everyone's thoughts on the Milwaukee 10"packout tool tote? Worth the money? Does it hold up well or should I look at Klein or Veto?

 

[Bolster]

What is everyone's thoughts on the Milwaukee 10"packout tool tote?

Isuhnter, why are you asking a question about Milwaukee tools here? This is the dog vs cat thread.




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[isuhunter]

Isuhnter, why are you asking a question about Milwaukee tools here? This is the dog vs cat thread.




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Oh apologies my dog enjoys finding cats while pheasant hunting...




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[PelicanPines]

Cats are smarter.
Dogs are funny.
Cats are spiteful.
Dogs are dumb.
Cats are your best friend.
Dogs pee on the floor.
Cats pee in their litter box.
Dogs eat your shoes.
Cats sleep on your dirty clothes.
Dogs bark.
Cats purrr.

 

[SteveW1000]

Cat.

I like dogs, but am not in a position to have one. Someday.

Almost any dog will love you to death at first sight. Nothing wrong with that.

It is different when a cat accepts you... and then ignores you again

You know a cat loves you when she brings her kittens over to show you as she gives birth and wants to sit on your lap with a wet rear end between births. My two oldest were born in my bedroom by a stray who only stayed until the kittens no longer needed her. Youngest is from my queen who loves me.

 

[alexwang32]

My neighbor has a dog which is let out on the deck everyday, poor squirrels do their business collecting nuts about and have to endure monstrous sounds of "wolf wolf".

In my experience cats seems to get along with other animals better, including humans, a type of ape who uses a thing called smartphone for sending smiley faces...

 

[Ign]

Alright I'd appreciate input here: just got the M12/18 BT speaker and I'm really unimpressed. Compared to my old 2792 BT jobsite radio, it *****. Distorts really easily at volumes less than the 2792

Are there better options? The 2890 does not have built-in BT capability, right?

Is the Packout radio worth a ****, or rather 300 shits?

My requirements:
-must use Milwaukee batteries
-must sound better than the M12/M18 speaker
-NO BT adapters, must be built-in

NO BT adapters, seriously.

I DO NOT CARE about if it can charge batteries one way or the other

I think I'm stuck with the Packout radio, or learn to live with the speaker??

 

[thin_concrete]

The 2950-20 seems to have good reviews, but, like you, can’t imagine it’s $300 good.

 

[Ign]

Yeah the speaker had good reviews when it came out, and there were entire threads here complaining about the 2792, but I've always felt the 2792 cranks really well for what it is, and the speaker is really quite pathetic, it distorts SOOOO easily.

I tend to listen to stuff that pushes a lot of bass and while I don't expect anything to "thump" I wish the speaker had an EQ or was just smart enough to not even try.....the farting rattle and rattling farting is just intolerable

 

[Rusty67]

Have you thought about opening it up and modding it since you already own it?

 

[DFB]

Alright I'd appreciate input here: just got the M12/18 BT speaker and I'm really unimpressed. Compared to my old 2792 BT jobsite radio, it *****. Distorts really easily at volumes less than the 2792

Are there better options? The 2890 does not have built-in BT capability, right?

Is the Packout radio worth a ****, or rather 300 shits?

My requirements:
-must use Milwaukee batteries
-must sound better than the M12/M18 speaker
-NO BT adapters, must be built-in

NO BT adapters, seriously.

I DO NOT CARE about if it can charge batteries one way or the other

I think I'm stuck with the Packout radio, or learn to live with the speaker??

That ***** your disappointed in the playback.

Truly I can't say enough good things about the M18/12 BT speaker. For the most part I think it plays quite well and I get a serious amount of decent feedback from those that tune into it and I do play A LOT of music

So just curious...

I don't know what music your streaming type of genre or like whether it's your own CD's, or maybe those that have been turned into files and transferred over to SD. I also have a lot of MP4 video from youtube I've downloaded too. Most is clear and loud as can be but A LOT depends on the original recording quality.

And that goes for CD too. I have a few that never sound good. But for the most part I play everything on one or two notches below max and the device setting like my MP3 player one or two points below its max. Though on my laptop its at most steadily at 100% playback volume and on my tablet I actually use a free app...XVideo player that has a 15 point volume boost control setting which I almost always run close to max. And there are equalizer settings and genre settings (but I normally don't adjust them)

 

[BFBOB]

I wouldn't say I have a Milwaukee addiction, but...
The first milwaukee tool I owned was a cordless drill set back when they were brand new- a mighty 9.6VDC. I had used other Milwakee tools before this (120vac) and thought they were ok, but that cordless drill was a money maker. Not long after, they came out with the 12V version and I was hooked solid. A free (!) kit converted my 9.6V to the later 12v with the upgraded trigger- meanwhile I had bought a 12V and upgraded it too. Those two drills remain my mainstay to this day. I've upgraded the cells in one to NiMH, and the other is soon to follow. I know they're not the strongest around today, but for the large majority of my needs, they work great. Second battery pack is due for NiMH upgrade (cheap enough!) and so it goes.
I also have a later V18 drill + Sawzall(tm) set that's about due for new batteries, and I'm debating. NEW V18 batteries are kinda high, but the tools work great. Every dealer (so far) tells me LiION batteries can be rebuilt, but at a cost higher than replacement!
I'm in a quandry - new V18 batteries that are actually new (from Milwaukee vs Interwho??) or just chuck it all. And replace Yeah, I'm bummed out.

PS: I was raised with cats, after marriage became a dog dude, things have changed, now a cat carrier. (still married).

Milwaukee before and til now!

 

[mobiledynamics]

Will there a a Red Compressor. Has this been discussed ?

Sure, alot of their new lineups replaces some of the nailers. Still got a Grex Pinner that needs air tho

 

[BroncoAZ]

That ***** your disappointed in the playback.

Truly I can't say enough good things about the M18/12 BT speaker. For the most part I think it plays quite well and I get a serious amount of decent feedback from those that tune into it and I do play A LOT of music

I’m also very pleased with this speaker. I listen to a fair amount of both music and podcasts on it with good results. I connect to my iPad and let it play half the day. I live in a neighborhood, so I’m not playing stuff loud enough to wake the dead, but I’m usually about 75% volume.

As for dogs and cats, traveling 40+ weeks per year for work I’m neither. I think I’m more of a cat person, it seems dogs require too much direct interaction...probably why I don’t have kids either.

 

[DerekV]

Alright I'd appreciate input here: just got the M12/18 BT speaker and I'm really unimpressed. Compared to my old 2792 BT jobsite radio, it *****. Distorts really easily at volumes less than the 2792



Are there better options? The 2890 does not have built-in BT capability, right?



Is the Packout radio worth a ****, or rather 300 shits?



My requirements:

-must use Milwaukee batteries

-must sound better than the M12/M18 speaker

-NO BT adapters, must be built-in



NO BT adapters, seriously.



I DO NOT CARE about if it can charge batteries one way or the other



I think I'm stuck with the Packout radio, or learn to live with the speaker??

Bummer you’re that adamant about not having a BT adapter, because the 2890 is a truly excellent radio. The BT adapter I use is powered off of the USB port in the top cubby, so no rechargeable dongles to deal with and it’s on immediately when the radio is powered. BT sound, connectivity, and range is genuinely excellent too.

Seriously, why won’t you consider the 2890 + BT adapter???

 

[jmhinkle]

As my Dad taught me a long time ago, cats are the reason they made wide tires. You can't trust one farther than you can kick it. Lastly, you could call them a snake with legs, but that would be mean to snakes.

Haven't met one that wouldn't tear your eyes out the first chance it gets.

I'm a dog person, always have been, but owning a Husky or two will make you reconsider that as well.

 

[danny_barkley]

As my Dad taught me a long time ago, cats are the reason they made wide tires. You can't trust one farther than you can kick it. Lastly, you could call them a snake with legs, but that would be mean to snakes.

Haven't met one that wouldn't tear your eyes out the first chance it gets.

I'm a dog person, always have been, but owning a Husky or two will make you reconsider that as well.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Can we talk about Circular Saws....

I've got the original Fuel 7 and the 6. The 6 1/2 was a freebie....
The NEW circular has a worm style esque handle but is still a direct drive. In everything I've looked at, it indeed is MOOOOOAR power though.

I have wanted more power in the circulars at times.
For those that have the new saw (compared to the former). Can you confirm it's got MOAR power...

 

[jmhinkle]

It's not new. I've seen a few different videos. Some show it about the same, others show it doesn't cut off as much under hard use.

 

[mobiledynamics]

-new- as in the newest one that is newer than the Gen 1 Fuel 7 Saw.

Holy Snizzle. Why buy RED when you can buy Green. Have never ever looked a Ryobi but FULL kits with nailers going for $250 for a full kit. These are just perfect for the weekend warrior homeowner to so degree.....(have not looked at function or usability) but we're talking 2 batts and 6 tools for $250 freaking dollars

 

[jmhinkle]

And they will last you a lifetime under DIY use. I'm an 18V Ryobi guy. Started when they were blue Ni-cd with the One+ system and still have a few of them left that I didn't upgrade out of boredom. TTI saw the advantage of One+ with Ryobi and converted Milwaukee over to it with the M12/M18 system. I've had one tool develope an issue and it was the new 18V brushless hammer drill. Quick trip to HD and they replaced the protection circuit that was cutting into the power under warranty. Had the tool back in a couple of days.

I merely got into Milwaukee again for the M12 line of mechanics tools. I had some of the old 18V Milwaukee stuff circa 1999 and it was very problematic and too expensive to continue with so I jumped ship back then after having several corded Milwaukee tools.

I'll add my Ryobi chucks have never had a wobbling issue. Haven't found a M18 drill without it when I considered going back to Red and my M12 drill has a little too that bothers me.

 

[mobiledynamics]

POWER vs Weight.

I can't think of a single tool I would choose corded aside from real concrete work or saws . I would still choose my cordless reciprocating or super hawg (even though I still keep me monster of a reciprocating Hilti as well)..

Was tinkering with my cordless brads last night.
(for the GJ wiki, the Red Gen2 Brad is lighter than the yellow). Was holding both and surprised there was a noticable weight difference. Cmon, bring on the framers.

Not having a hose on them aside, and I don't do that much (nailing), but I think given the option if the compressor was easily around, I might choose AIR over cordless on the nailers, just due to overwall weight/use. I dunno. Putting my thinking cap on this one.

 

[visiter555]

I picked up one a few months ago for a low price of $69 less the 10% mil discount.

I wanted it for networking work, screwdrivers punch down, testers etc.

It is small, but that can be good and/or bad.

For me it does the job and was the right price as the Packout organizers cant hold te testing equipment...sigh.

What is everyone's thoughts on the Milwaukee 10"packout tool tote? Worth the money? Does it hold up well or should I look at Klein or Veto?

 

[danski0224]

POWER vs Weight.

Was tinkering with my cordless brads last night. Not having a hose on them aside, and I don't do that much (nailing), but I think given the option if the compressor was easily around, I might choose AIR over cordless on the nailers, just due to overwall weight/use. I dunno. Putting my thinking cap on this one.

A quiet trim compressor can be had for less than $150.00. All of them seem to be made in China, at least in the USA market.

I can buy a trim compressor, small hose and 3 trim guns (16ga, 18ga, pin) for less than 1 Milwaukee cordless trim gun by itself.

You can't get Grex for that price, but you can buy Bostitch... of HF.

The Milwaukee trim gun weighs way more than a Bostitch air tool, without a battery.

The trim compressors are small and draw around 7 amps, so no issue with popping breakers, and they are quiet.

I don't understand the draw of these overpriced battery powered trim nailers. I'd get a Paslode 16ga angled trimmer first.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Got a full setup and plenty of Hitachis...+ the Grex. And too many hoses to boot.

Have added the Yellow Framer, Yellow Brad and Gen2 Brad over the years.
I don't use the nailers much but was -weight- was simply a observation I had not really made until yesterday

 

[Ign]

That ***** your disappointed in the playback.

Truly I can't say enough good things about the M18/12 BT speaker. For the most part I think it plays quite well and I get a serious amount of decent feedback from those that tune into it and I do play A LOT of music

So just curious...

I don't know what music your streaming type of genre or like whether it's your own CD's, or maybe those that have been turned into files and transferred over to SD. I also have a lot of MP4 video from youtube I've downloaded too. Most is clear and loud as can be but A LOT depends on the original recording quality.

And that goes for CD too. I have a few that never sound good. But for the most part I play everything on one or two notches below max and the device setting like my MP3 player one or two points below its max. Though on my laptop its at most steadily at 100% playback volume and on my tablet I actually use a free app...XVideo player that has a 15 point volume boost control setting which I almost always run close to max. And there are equalizer settings and genre settings (but I normally don't adjust them)

I stream the exact same Pandora station from my phone to each. The 2792 handles it surprisingly well, the speaker just rattles at volumes LESS than where I'd have the 2792 doing fine

I just can't see keeping this thing for $150 retail, it's barely a step up from the M12 single speaker

 

[Ign]

And they will last you a lifetime under DIY use. I'm an 18V Ryobi guy. Started when they were blue Ni-cd with the One+ system and still have a few of them left that I didn't upgrade out of boredom. TTI saw the advantage of One+ with Ryobi and converted Milwaukee over to it with the M12/M18 system. I've had one tool develope an issue and it was the new 18V brushless hammer drill. Quick trip to HD and they replaced the protection circuit that was cutting into the power under warranty. Had the tool back in a couple of days.

I merely got into Milwaukee again for the M12 line of mechanics tools. I had some of the old 18V Milwaukee stuff circa 1999 and it was very problematic and too expensive to continue with so I jumped ship back then after having several corded Milwaukee tools.

I'll add my Ryobi chucks have never had a wobbling issue. Haven't found a M18 drill without it when I considered going back to Red and my M12 drill has a little too that bothers me.

FIL asked for a 2504 for Christmas.....I ordered one, ordered a Rohm at the same time. Gifted him the drill w the Rohm installed, also gave him the stock chuck in the Rohm box "for reference/just in case."

Basically, I'd be embarrassed to gift a Milwaukee drill withOUT a Rohm . I guess Milwaukee doesn't actually make their people field test their drills.....

 

[DFB]

Simple fact is you either need it or you don't. If one have to justify costs of buying a wanted tool the true issue isn't with the tool.

That's also why there ARE lots of different manufacturer options. Everyone's budget isn't the same. Plenty of stuff will work for different people in different situations.

Same goes for most anything you purchases really cars appliances, mechanic hand tools...cost considerations aren't exclusive to cordless

HF works too

Indoor work where hooking up to air isn't a big issue pneumatic trim nailers are cheap, lighter to use and many offer great tips for fastener placement. New compressors are even better than they ever been in the past, lighter, quieter and even cheaper in some respects. Most often are worthy of the investment

I use my cordless finish nailer a lot. For me its pure convenience on the job. I don't have issues with its operation either. Dragging out hoses and hauling compressor that needs an nearby electric outlet I more than I need or want on many of my maintenance repair jobs. Down around the farm that isn't happening easy at all. Same as certain outdoor reno jobs with my bud. Many old homes don't have outdoor outlets plus some people get pissed if you use their electric power... now your talking hauling a genny too? So cordless perfect for outside window and door casing porch trim, handy even tacking in place boards before setting them solid with screw or full head nail.

Sure they're heavier but that's a tradeoff. Seriously doubt the framing nailer going much lighter. Using cordless is balance...corded options wont be going away time soon.

Theres always tradeoff between the two power sources in most situations cordless today are offering enough power, torque, etc with freedom from accessory power to easily get many jobs done.

Otherwise for more cutting and drilling maybe for continuous duration like using roofing nailers or just shear output power and especially with table saws maybe concrete drilling or something else you get set up with your hoses, power cords air compressors, gennys etc.

 

[DFB]

I stream the exact same Pandora station from my phone to each. The 2792 handles it surprisingly well, the speaker just rattles at volumes LESS than where I'd have the 2792 doing fine

I just can't see keeping this thing for $150 retail, it's barely a step up from the M12 single speaker

Like I say also disappointed for ya though I cant agree at all about barely being a step from the M12 that one really doesn't have much good sound quality at all.

I wish you good luck (and I mean that) finding the that speaker source that ya need. I also would like to get the new packout unit but with the price it is more than just a casual purchase

Though I use my Milwaukee speakers outdoors more often than not the big BT I use as my main house speaker too

 

[mobiledynamics]

Is 1 7/8 a common SHOP Vac size. Asking, as the M18 Backpack Vac - the ID of the floor nozzle measures 1 3/4.

I'm on Amazon looking for a crevice nozzle and it sees like 1 7/8 is the *standard nozzle size*. Unless this thing is in metric and I need to be looking at a Bosch, Fein, Festool crevice. Ha

 

[mobiledynamics]

BOGO + 1

Looking at the wormie. Don't see any specials on them right now. Does anybody recall seeing any typical +1 battery promos on the wormie since it launched ?

 

[jmhinkle]

FIL asked for a 2504 for Christmas.....I ordered one, ordered a Rohm at the same time. Gifted him the drill w the Rohm installed, also gave him the stock chuck in the Rohm box "for reference/just in case."

Basically, I'd be embarrassed to gift a Milwaukee drill withOUT a Rohm . I guess Milwaukee doesn't actually make their people field test their drills.....

Thank God someone else notices this. I mentioned it a post a few months ago when I found those packout deals on clearance and they all were horrible. For the price I shouldn't have to swap to the Rohm. If I was diehard Red then it would be the only way to go. It just swayed me away from M18 conversion.

 

[Black300zx]

-new- as in the newest one that is newer than the Gen 1 Fuel 7 Saw.

Holy Snizzle. Why buy RED when you can buy Green. Have never ever looked a Ryobi but FULL kits with nailers going for $250 for a full kit. These are just perfect for the weekend warrior homeowner to so degree.....(have not looked at function or usability) but we're talking 2 batts and 6 tools for $250 freaking dollars

And this is why my cordless tool collection consists of Ryobi 18V and Milwaukee M12. My green drill and impact driver are backups/supplements to my M12 hammer drill and impact driver. I have a green lantern for camping, a green OMT and radio. I plan to add more green yard equipment as well. My red collection is largely automotive based or tools that need to be heavier-duty.

My general mindset is if the same tool is available in both lines, I'll go green if it's a tool that I'll use infrequently or for a single project and red if it's something that use frequently. All about picking the right tool for the job at hand

 

[danski0224]

I stream the exact same Pandora station from my phone to each. The 2792 handles it surprisingly well, the speaker just rattles at volumes LESS than where I'd have the 2792 doing fine

I just can't see keeping this thing for $150 retail, it's barely a step up from the M12 single speaker

Something must be wrong with yours then.

My M18 speaker is a significant step up from the M12, nearly equal to the M18 bluetooth radio/charger.

 

[mobiledynamics]

How does Red compare to the other brands radios on the market, if anyone is familiar. I saw the packout one. Wasn't worth the coin for the output IMO

 

[M635_Guy]

Thank God someone else notices this. I mentioned it a post a few months ago when I found those packout deals on clearance and they all were horrible. For the price I shouldn't have to swap to the Rohm. If I was diehard Red then it would be the only way to go. It just swayed me away from M18 conversion.

Oh **** - you can mod them...

How do I figure out which Rohm is the correct upgrade for my M18 2801?

 

[thin_concrete]

Oh **** - you can mod them...

How do I figure out which Rohm is the correct upgrade for my M18 2801?

You can mod anything!

 

[Bighead38]

View media item 99999
Milwaukee Claus was here today!

Wow, he wasn’t messing around.

 

[thin_concrete]

Oh **** - you can mod them...

How do I figure out which Rohm is the correct upgrade for my M18 2801?

Also, I found this which may help you:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8087813&postcount=14

EDITED to add: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8088372&postcount=21

 

[M635_Guy]

Also, I found this which may help you:

https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8087813&postcount=14

EDITED to add: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showpost.php?p=8088372&postcount=21

That's awesome - thanks!!!