The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[DFB]

So today the I received the M9 X 1/4-20 threaded adapter for the 2438 M12 sander polisher from the Ebay source that has been recommended. Order was filled and delivered quickly.

Thinking be just right and all I'll be needing. A couple of the 1/4" internal threaded backing plates 2" and maybe a 3" made for the Roloc style abrasive discs should be good.

I considered the collet adapter @ $25 but this for like 1/2 the price should suffice

Most shaft style backing plates I see are screw threaded anyhow and not one piece

https://www.ebay.com/itm/293082669928

 

[Bighead38]

Ya I like it too. That would work out really nice with the threaded body and locknut plus the weatherproof cap


Winner! Winner! Chicken Dinner!

Well except for that ship straight from China part

Though I've done that pretty much no big deal except for the delivery time

Trying to find one stateside first. I really like the cap with it. I want to find one with a short sub wire since it only needs to be a few inches.

I like how this one would extend the usb and aux to outside access. I don’t use the aux but it would still be nice.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/instal...extension-cable-black/6361955.p?skuId=6361955

 

[DFB]

Trying to find one stateside first. I really like the cap with it. I want to find one with a short sub wire since it only needs to be a few inches.

I like how this one would extend the usb and aux to outside access. I don’t use the aux but it would still be nice.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/instal...extension-cable-black/6361955.p?skuId=6361955

Hmmm I didn't even know Best But was still in business the one around here closed up years ago

I see that it has both jacks, though the other style looks like it may mount more securely with the locknut but a lot may depend on how solid the trap door is I guess.

Since the Radio is BT compatible already consider how much you might use the 3.5mm jack or for what.

I use the 3.5 jack on my old M12 radio to make it BT with dongle/receiver transmitter

 

[Black300zx]

Trying to find one stateside first. I really like the cap with it. I want to find one with a short sub wire since it only needs to be a few inches.

I like how this one would extend the usb and aux to outside access. I don’t use the aux but it would still be nice.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/instal...extension-cable-black/6361955.p?skuId=6361955

I'm sure you can. I grabbed a snap in one from crutchfield for my wife's jeep. No dust cover though

 

[Bighead38]

Yeah I don’t use aux but was thinking it would be nice to extend if someone else wanted to use it. Since it’s my music most of the time I think I’ll end up with just usb to get a cover.

 

[kctyphoon]

Hmmm I didn't even know Best But was still in business the one around here closed up years ago

I see that it has both jacks, though the other style looks like it may mount more securely with the locknut but a lot may depend on how solid the trap door is I guess.

Since the Radio is BT compatible already consider how much you might use the 3.5mm jack or for what.

I use the 3.5 jack on my old M12 radio to make it BT with dongle/receiver transmitter

Ive had that radio for years.. i swear to god i dont know if i ever knew that middle part opened.. i wanna say i must have, but i seriously dont think I EVER did.

Speaking of Bluetooth speakers (Dont ask me why i did this, cause i dont know), but theres a bunch on sale on Amazon right now. The Oontz Angle 3XL Ultra is $20 off ($79) now. And the W-King (the bigger model) is $10 off ($65). I opulent help myself for some reason and ordered it after watching a bunch of speaker videos on YouTube. the identical model under a different name on amazon is $10 off too, coming out to $5 cheaper ($60).. they are rated with a 10 watt difference, but i sincerely doubt they are. They are absolutely identical.

 

[pwschuh]

OMT Comparison

I've searched through all of the OMT-related posts here and didn't see this addressed...

Can someone who has used both do a quick recommendation on M12 OMT vs M18 OMT?

I am not a wood worker or professional tradesman. I do more car work than anything else, but occasionaly tackle household wood-related tasks. I need an OMT very soon to modify some wood studs for a tub install.

I've looked at the specs and see the M18 is a little longer and about 33% heavier. But does the increased size and weight correspond to an all-round better tool, or is the M18 really just for pros who need more working time?

Thanks.

 

[kctyphoon]

Re: OMT Comparison

i've searched through all of the omt-related posts here and didn't see this addressed...

Can someone who has used both do a quick recommendation on m12 omt vs m18 omt?

I am not a wood worker or professional tradesman. I do more car work than anything else, but occasionaly tackle household wood-related tasks. I need an omt very soon to modify some wood studs for a tub install.

I've looked at the specs and see the m18 is a little longer and about 33% heavier. But does the increased size and weight correspond to an all-round better tool, or is the m18 really just for pros who need more working time?

Thanks.

omt??

 

[beamrider]

Oscillating Multi Tool

 

[PelicanPines]

Oscillating Multi Tool

Ahhh.. I call that the "Wacka Wacka Buzzz"

 

[Bighead38]

Re: OMT Comparison

I've searched through all of the OMT-related posts here and didn't see this addressed...

Can someone who has used both do a quick recommendation on M12 OMT vs M18 OMT?

I am not a wood worker or professional tradesman. I do more car work than anything else, but occasionaly tackle household wood-related tasks. I need an OMT very soon to modify some wood studs for a tub install.

I've looked at the specs and see the M18 is a little longer and about 33% heavier. But does the increased size and weight correspond to an all-round better tool, or is the M18 really just for pros who need more working time?

Thanks.

I have never used the m12 but recently got the m18 for a sanding project and am very happy with it so far.

omt??

Shocked you didn’t know that to be honest.

 

[DFB]

Re: OMT Comparison

I've searched through all of the OMT-related posts here and didn't see this addressed...

Can someone who has used both do a quick recommendation on M12 OMT vs M18 OMT?

I am not a wood worker or professional tradesman. I do more car work than anything else, but occasionaly tackle household wood-related tasks. I need an OMT very soon to modify some wood studs for a tub install.

I've looked at the specs and see the M18 is a little longer and about 33% heavier. But does the increased size and weight correspond to an all-round better tool, or is the M18 really just for pros who need more working time?

Thanks.

I had the same questions a while ago. Been a lot talk on Milwaukee and OMT's in general lately. Surprised you didn't find anything searching TGJ


The M18 also has a tool less blade change system. Just lift a lever.

The M12 you need to use a wrench.

Personally I think the M18 is the better tool of the two vibration is a factor especially on the M12 according to many but the M12 will suffice for most limited use jobs. Normally people that have the M12 are satisfied with the performance.

Don't know if the $99 M18 OMT kit with battery is still available that's what I got back on BF between the price and the tool less blade change the choice was easier for me

 

[M635_Guy]

Re: OMT Comparison

I've searched through all of the OMT-related posts here and didn't see this addressed...

Can someone who has used both do a quick recommendation on M12 OMT vs M18 OMT?

I am not a wood worker or professional tradesman. I do more car work than anything else, but occasionaly tackle household wood-related tasks. I need an OMT very soon to modify some wood studs for a tub install.

I've looked at the specs and see the M18 is a little longer and about 33% heavier. But does the increased size and weight correspond to an all-round better tool, or is the M18 really just for pros who need more working time?

Thanks.

The reviews seem to be much better on the M18. If you're just doing light-duty work I'd think the M12 would be fine, but the M18 is generally be better.

 

[jshillin]

I have the M12 OMT because it's not a tool I use all of the time, but when I need it I haven't had any problems.

 

[PelicanPines]

I have the M12 OMT because it's not a tool I use all of the time, but when I need it I haven't had any problems.

I have 4 different brands of OMT. Fein, Dremel, Milwaukee, Rock... I use them all the time. I have a circle blade used in the medical field in my Milwaukee... by far it is my most used OMT. My Fein is for hardwood and trim work. Dremel is dedicated to sanding. My Rock... is backup in a bag somewhere.

This is the Fein Circle Blade... Link I bought them for $6 each back in the day on a AWD. Bit more expensive now.

 

[pwschuh]

Re: OMT Recommendation

I appreciate everyone's OMT input. I ended up ordering an M12.

I won't use it every day, or even every week, so quick change of the blade is not a significant factor for me.

I guess ultimately the biggest influence was the size, as the M12 will take up less space in my Packout Toolbox. If I can keep myself to one box, that would be ideal. (I know, wishful thinking...)

 

[cundifc]

Having trouble finding good replacement 12 volt batteries. Looking for best bang for the buck and where to buy?

 

[kctyphoon]

If anyone's been wanting a grease gun , HD has a deal on the Ryobi for their 18v gun, two batteries and charger for $99 - which qualifies for free shipping too.

I guess thats still a holiday deal? It's the starter pack with two 3.0 batteries.. the bare tool grease gun is $120.

 

[kctyphoon]

Re: OMT Comparison

I have never used the m12 but recently got the m18 for a sanding project and am very happy with it so far.


Shocked you didn’t know that to be honest.

What's funny - is as soon as I saw that written again scrolling up to the last post I read (without actually seeing the words written out) I knew what it meant... I forget my own age sometimes...

In other news - that other Bluetooth speaker I bought is pretty damn impressive.. I wish I have the Milwaukee to compare, but after watching probably 100 videos I don't think you'll do much better than this for $69.. it's ****** loud, a d constantly being compared to others that cost between 2 and $300..

This is it, just in case anyone is curious.. it's about the size of a loaf of bread. yes - it looks dumb, but all the reviews and video comparisons speak for themselves.
50W(70W Peak) Wireless Bluetooth Speakers Built-in 8000mAh Battery Power Bank, W-KING Outdoor Portable Waterproof TWS, NFC Speaker, Powerful Rich Bass Loud Stereo Sound for Home/Party/Phone Charging https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083FCL74W/?tag=atomicindus08-20

 

[mobiledynamics]

Off to read up on the new ratchets....which appear larger. Not sure if it's a winner or should I wait for Gen 3....

Ha, Gen 3 in the 1/4 was perfection !

 

[DFB]

If anyone's been wanting a grease gun , HD has a deal on the Ryobi for their 18v gun, two batteries and charger for $99 - which qualifies for free shipping too.

I guess thats still a holiday deal? It's the starter pack with two 3.0 batteries.. the bare tool grease gun is $120.

I think your in the wrong forum with that

Have to say though that many on here recently bought the M12 Grease Gun.

Was 2.0 starter kit over the Holidays for $99 and I got one for my bud at the motorcycle shop as a Christmas gift.

May have even been offered with a 4.0 starter kit a short time too.

I remember when I purchased mine some years ago it was the kit a 3.0 XC with a free 4.0 promo battery

 

[DFB]

Off to read up on the new ratchets....which appear larger. Not sure if it's a winner or should I wait for Gen 3....

Ha, Gen 3 in the 1/4 was perfection !

Standard Fuel Ratchets are larger and heavier than their original counterparts especially the 3/8"

Extended can even be more pronounced heavier feel with the different weight balance.

I for one would be really surprised if they offered a GEN3 tool (so to speak) anytime soon.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Indeed, I know of both weight and size....Hence, held off even buying the G2 upon release. Eh, who know if/when there will be a Gen 3. Still thinking/waiting there will be a Gen 2 M18 (small vac). I guess wishful thinking....

 

[mobiledynamics]

--HACKZALL--

I definitely can see how a electrician would have this on hand.....

Me. Just a weekend warrior. If one is cutting pipe or metal, I'd rather grab the the bandsaw. If I need it for wood, I'm grabbing the sawzall.

Aside from portability, does the Hacksaw excel is a particular application.

 

[DFB]

--HACKSAW--

I definitely can see how a electrician would have this on hand.....

Me. Just a weekend warrior. If one is cutting pipe or metal, I'd rather grab the the bandsaw. If I need it for wood, I'm grabbing the sawzall.

Aside from portability, does the Hacksaw excel is a particular application.

Not everybody needs a power saw to cut some EMT.

I would say machine shop work I'd probably use a hacksaw to shorten a small bolt in a vise over a recip tool not everybody has a lathe

I see that Milwaukee hacksaw frame for $25 has a lot similarity to my $10 Tekton one

 

[mobiledynamics]

DFB . You got a point and like every tool , it's only as good as the operator.....
Sparks that are working on my new office build, I cringe as I see how pipe is being cut (not exactly the squarest cut - more a hold pipe and let's just cut it to length).

- I corrected my thread. I should have typed out Hackzall

 

[kctyphoon]

I think your in the wrong forum with that

Have to say though that many on here recently bought the M12 Grease Gun.

Was 2.0 starter kit over the Holidays for $99 and I got one for my bud at the motorcycle shop as a Christmas gift.

May have even been offered with a 4.0 starter kit a short time too.

I remember when I purchased mine some years ago it was the kit a 3.0 XC with a free 4.0 promo battery

Seen some vids of people commenting that the m12 is nice but the Ryobi is better (more powerful) for the $$. Worth it for something some people won't use much IMO.

 

[DFB]

Seen some vids of people commenting that the m12 is nice but the Ryobi is better (more powerful) for the $$. Worth it for something some people won't use much IMO.

Power is just a selling number IMO. And really I never had a fitting yet that 8000psi didn't take care of. That's the M12. The M18 has 2 speeds one lower 6000psi and one slightly higher 10,000psi


Lots of people say Ryobi batteries don't last, but of course there super cheap compared to Red Lithium's.

Personally I'll take the proven longevity of my Milwaukee batteries any day over Ryobi's

 

[mobiledynamics]

Power is just a selling number IMO. And really I never had a fitting yet that 8000psi didn't take care of. That's the M12. The M18 has 2 speeds one lower 6000psi and one slightly higher 10,000psi


Lots of people say Ryobi batteries don't last, but of course there super cheap compared to Red Lithium's.

Personally I'll take the proven longevity of my Milwaukee batteries any day over Ryobi's

It's all about the cells I suppose

I'm sure some redhead or greenhead has done it already. Has anyone broken a green battery case to confirm what cells are in it ?

 

[Freejack]

Just got my first Milwaukee cordless tools this weekend. Pick up the M12 Surge Impact Driver/Drill combo: https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Power-Tools/Fastening/Impact-Drivers/2582-22

My Dad and brother have been heavy Milwaukee users for a long time, and I had been wanting to get into the Milwaukee M12 stuff for some time, especially after using my bother's ratchets. This kit was a good deal on CPO and I figured that would put me in a good position to pick up some ratchets when I find a good deal.

Anyway very impressed with the power and control of both the impact driver and the drill. The impact driver is much quieter than the old brushed Makita driver I had been using and the drill seems more powerful the the Craftsman C3 19V drill it replaces.

Looking forward to using these more!

Jake

 

[dacan23]

M12 non fuel hackzall, its cheap and very useful as it is so small and easy to use. Unfortunately the cheap also means it breaks easily under frequent use and the lack of power is evident on tough tasks.

M12 fuel hackzall, its much more powerful and durable than the non fuel model, but its not small enough to do some tasks of the non fuel model.

M18 non fuel hackzall, before any fuel M12/18 models it was great, almost full size sawzall power in a one handed model. The M12 fuel IMHO is better than this now.

M18 fuel hackzall, powerful, fast, the king of a one handed reciprocating saw.

I use the hackzalls more than my sawzall, one handed use is easier than clamping something to cut, size makes them more useful, tree trimming is a perfect use. I miss the M12 non fuel because its so small, I have both fuel models now, but still will not get it as breaks easily. Would need a deal like way back when I got them for $80 with 2 batteries and hard case kit, its only worth $30ish to me.

Also cutting straight with them has as much to do with the user as the tool.

--HACKZALL--

I definitely can see how a electrician would have this on hand.....

Me. Just a weekend warrior. If one is cutting pipe or metal, I'd rather grab the the bandsaw. If I need it for wood, I'm grabbing the sawzall.

Aside from portability, does the Hacksaw excel is a particular application.

 

[Bogdan M.]

It killed a socket on first use. It's a game changer

 

[Rusty67]

DAMN that thing is a straight up BEAST. Did it get the nut off? Who made the socket?

 

[aczr2k]

I'd have to say cheap *** socket....

 

[M635_Guy]

DAMN that thing is a straight up BEAST. Did it get the nut off? Who made the socket?

It's a sleeved socket - they're very thin sockets (and yet still called "impact") that have a plastic sleeve so the socket doesn't scratch your wheels. They're relatively easy to crack, but while it took my old craftsman a couple years of moderate DIY wrenching to kill it, I'm sure the High Torque is easily capable of killing it in seconds (the Mid Torque would be right behind it).

It's one of the reasons I got the M12 Stubby for "lighter" stuff - with the 1/2 anvil and the XC 6.0 battery, it's going to pop most car lugs off without much fuss, but isn't going to over-stress sockets like that in the process. (I wound up getting a slightly beefier replacement socket that is still humming a long happily - it will probably never see time on the big boy...)

 

[DFB]

It killed a socket on first use. It's a game changer

Being that was thin wall socket can't really complain...


But ya my High Torque has easily snapped fasteners as well as freeing them.

 

[DFB]

Staying on the impact wrench subject I remember a time I inadvertently grabbed my Gen 1 High Torque to retighten the nut on my mower on assembly after using it on the balancer puller to remove the flywheel, I had first removed the nut with my 1/2 compact.

When I went to try to remove the nut again with my compact it couldn't do it (and honestly I barely tapped on that nut

So long story short I'm not in the camp that an M12 Stubby can replace either of the two larger M18's High Torque/Mid Torque in any steady bolt busting scenario really...but still it does impress me.

I was killing some time in garage so I locked a 1/2"bolt/nut combo on the vise and gave it a series of raps with my Gen 1 High Torque, then took my new 3/8" Stubby with a 3/8" to 1/2" adapter and a 1/2" drive 3/4 inch deep impact socket. It did remove the bolt in seconds. Maybe the tapered shaft in my original scenario had created a tighter fit and that's why the compact didn't bust it loose the second time around but still the Stubby was quite impressive again today.

(and had actually thought for moment how I could have possibly damaged my crank shaft seals or threads with that dumb action and the High Torque )

 

[DFB]

M12 non fuel hackzall, its cheap and very useful as it is so small and easy to use.

I just lubbers my little M12. Its sooo compact and easy to tote along anywhere I go.

Cuts off nails small bolts, threaded rod, plastic pipe, EMT. So easy to use with one hand even works a makeshift jigsaw for cutting notches in boards.


Hands down the M12 Fuel is nicer and that M18 has better performance with the newest FUEL being the best yet.

Water infiltration in certain plumbing scenarios (overhead mostly) was the big killer with the early brushed units,
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Yup the original M12 does what I need it do for me and never expected it to be a replacement for anything full sized...sawzall or even a chainsaw

I love it how some people say its weak I guess when their like limbing out trees

Also cutting straight with them has as much to do with the user as the tool.

Absolutely agree. Blade choice (TPI) matter too

 

[Bogdan M.]

DAMN that thing is a straight up BEAST. Did it get the nut off? Who made the socket?

It did, but it mangled the lug bolt.
Draper Expert, so it's probably made from chinesium.

I'd have to say cheap *** socket....

True.

It's a sleeved socket - they're very thin sockets (and yet still called "impact") that have a plastic sleeve so the socket doesn't scratch your wheels. They're relatively easy to crack, but while it took my old craftsman a couple years of moderate DIY wrenching to kill it, I'm sure the High Torque is easily capable of killing it in seconds (the Mid Torque would be right behind it).

It's one of the reasons I got the M12 Stubby for "lighter" stuff - with the 1/2 anvil and the XC 6.0 battery, it's going to pop most car lugs off without much fuss, but isn't going to over-stress sockets like that in the process. (I wound up getting a slightly beefier replacement socket that is still humming a long happily - it will probably never see time on the big boy...)

You are 100% right. I couldn't afford having both the Mid Torque and the High Torque, so I only bought the High Torque.
The long story is I first got the Mid Torque because I wanted something lighter and after watching a lot of YouTube reviews I thought that it will handle any lug bolt. Needless to say it really didn't.
I tried to remove wheels on two cars the day I received it and I got 3 out of 4 wheels and 2 out of 4 on the second car. Most tire shops around here don't torque the wheels and they all use air impacts to install wheels on cars. Which means they are almost always over torqued.
So I returned the Mid Torque and paid more for the High Torque.
The Mid Torque is nice, but I am not a You Tuber that gets free tools in the mail.

I now want to buy the M12 Stubby because the High Torque is too much for most applications. I bought it for removing lug bolts on BMW cars that I repair.
The M12 Stubby might prove itself even more useful than the 3/8 ratchet that I already own.

 

[darkzero]

Both my lil brothers told me it's sacrilege, I call it blasphemy but whatever. Haha. My Dewalt XRP NiCad drill lives!

I retired this drill like 10+ yrs ago cause it was cheaper to buy a new drill than replacement batteries. Not that I needed the drill but the adapter was only $13. Who knows how long it will last, don't know if I will even remember to use it. I remember this drill feeling more powerful back then but compared to my gen2 Fuel it feels like it's toy.