kctyphoon
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There is someone on amazon that has 6 listed for $95
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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There is someone on amazon that has 6 listed for $95
Bighead38
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That’s insane.
PelicanPines
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Amazon is cracking down on their profit hungry third party sellers. It's all over the news. They already pulled thousands of products.
subarub4
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subarub4
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The Milwaukee addiction thread! [emoji4]
How come Home Depot does not sell the Mid torque in stores? Where else can I get one local?
Thinking about getting the Fuel M12 since I can’t find the mid torque can the M12 impact handle a wheel nut? It’s compact size is a plus.
How come Home Depot does not sell the Mid torque in stores? Where else can I get one local?
Thinking about getting the Fuel M12 since I can’t find the mid torque can the M12 impact handle a wheel nut? It’s compact size is a plus.
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Black300zx
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Re: The Milwaukee addiction thread! [emoji4]
Assuming that the lugs were torqued properly during install, the M12 stubby should do fine. Plently of youtube videos showing them knocking lugs off of 3/4 ton pickups.
If the lugs were ran on by a dope at a shop who didn't know how to use his 1000lbft snapon gun, you're probably not going to get far.
Assuming that the lugs were torqued properly during install, the M12 stubby should do fine. Plently of youtube videos showing them knocking lugs off of 3/4 ton pickups.
If the lugs were ran on by a dope at a shop who didn't know how to use his 1000lbft snapon gun, you're probably not going to get far.
Bolster
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Now that some N95 respirators are selling for $25 EACH on eBay, it's time for this Milwaukee ****, which I happened to pick up only because it was the cheapest thing that could get me up to the minimum for free shipping on a recent order:
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I could probably trade this for an M18 tool at this point... Hey, dont'cha all think it's just really clever for the world to depend mostly on China for medical supplies? Genius, pure genius. Outsource everything! Yeah, that's the ticket. These Milwaukee masks aren't Chinese, though, they're made in India.
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I could probably trade this for an M18 tool at this point... Hey, dont'cha all think it's just really clever for the world to depend mostly on China for medical supplies? Genius, pure genius. Outsource everything! Yeah, that's the ticket. These Milwaukee masks aren't Chinese, though, they're made in India.
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dsilver1007
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Looking at getting the Milwaukee 2598-22 M12 FUEL 2-Tool Combo Kit (m12 hex impact driver and 1/2 inch hammer drill). What is the general consensus on these two tools. Worth having?
yes they're great. 2504 drill having a 1/2 chuck in a tiny tool is really cool, it doesn't have the torque of a bigger 1/2 chuck drill but it's nice being able to drill 1/2" in wood without needing reduced shank bits. 2553 impact is sweet, nice and small but still enough power to do what you would have expected from a brushed 18V impact years ago. my dad has this kit and it's been on my wishlist for a while, it's gone on sale for $200 with free tool a few times (father's day, etc.) making the kit $140 after tool return. I don't think I've seen it that low after the tariffs started kicking in. most recent good price was december 2019 acme sale $164
Black300zx
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That drill/impact combo were the first M12 tools i bought, although I bought the kit that came with 2x cp2.0 batteries and a packout case. I've been very happy. I've used the hammer drill to install numerous tapcons in cinderblock and concrete. The impact will run 2.5in deck screws fairly easily. I've also used it on low or medium setting for removing/installing smaller fasteners on my cars.
GSRinmyCRX
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Just picked up the 10 inch miter saw at home Depot for 350. Good deal I thought. Currently I have XC5.0 batteries, nothing bigger. I know I won't get the 400 cuts per charge they advertise but will there be a lower level of performance with the batteries I have?
Levi
Levi
DFB
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Hahaha AvE took on the 2475 M12 Inflator
"How do you get this apart without ruining it?"
"Well I did ruined it"
"It's ok it's still under warranty" lol!
"How do you get this apart without ruining it?"
"Well I did ruined it"
"It's ok it's still under warranty" lol!
MarylandUSA
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right-angle drills
Makita CXT 12-volt right-angle drills have twice the torque: 240 inch-pounds vs. 120.
MarylandUSA
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By this time in 2021, many Milwaukee power tools will be made in the company's new factory in Mexico.
Just got my first Milwaukee tool, if I don't count my abrasive chop saw I picked up last year for $20. Bought a 1/2" Stubby with 2aH battery and charger. Home Depot at them on special for $149 Canadian. Typically the tool alone is $199.
What's the verdict on the aftermarket batteries for these?
What's the verdict on the aftermarket batteries for these?
dsilver1007
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Thank you for the information! Unfortunately I missed the deal I was looking at but it is now on my short list.
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Bolster
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That's great news. If that's the case, then I may be done buying Milwaukee until next year!!
kctyphoon
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It’s a coin flip really. Honestly - if its something you’re going to use a lot, it really is better to just take the hit and buy the Milwaukee. Look on eBay and amazon since you can find Milwaukee batteries cheaper than retail stores. I have a few aftermarket and out of the 4 i think i had, 2 are still going. I was in the same position before the winter and wanted to get 2 of the compact 3.0’s - which are ridiculously priced - esp when you see these aftermarket’s for like $20 a pair. Ultimately i found a promo package on eBay for like $80-$90 and took the hit. At least I KNOW they are gonna last. Even knowing the Milwaukee were the better ‘investment’ - its HARD to spend the money they ask - ESP at retail prices.
That impact will benefit greatly from a bigger battery. At the very least try to get a 4.0, but obviously the 6.0 would be the best performer. The bigger the amp hour, the more power the tools will output. As you swap from smaller to bigger batteries, you can even hear the rpm’s go up.
I’d at least get one good bigger OEM battery for that, and then if you wanna gamble with a pair of cheap aftermarket - try it and see how they do. Everyone agree’s that the cheap prices are hard to ignore. If nothing else, as you get some more tools, you’ll have something to throw in them. Maybe you’ll get lucky and they will be great or maybe you have em a year and they give up. Hard to argue that $10 ain’t worth a yr of use, but i trust Milwaukee to be honest with the battery ratings, and i trust the aftermarket to lie about it. There’s no guarantee what cells are actually gonna be inside the aftermarket. I’m betting they buy whatever is the cheapest bulk deal they can get - so maybe you get something decent one day, maybe not the next. Milwaukee will always be the same. I opened up one of my aftermarkets and ran the #’s. They came up listed as coming from Korea on one site, then North Korea on another. I wasn’t really happy about that.
You’re always gonna ask a lot from an impact - esp a small one like that. To get the most out of it, its best to go with something good. If it were just a light - it wouldn’t matter as much.
Also - the Milwaukee 3.0’s i bought - Milwaukee has redesigned the case. I imagine this would be true for all the m12 batteries now. The little snap clips that have a habbit of breaking over i time have been eliminated. I’m sure many aftermarkets are still using the old style battery cases.
These are clips (i think theres one on all 3 sides if I remember) that are not on my newer m12 batteries. The tops of the batteries are one solid piece now, not 2 halves snapped together. You would have to check other m12’s to see if they are all like that, and look at the aftermarkets to see if they are still using it. Not a huge deal - but theres a benefit to the one piece design too.
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Farmall450
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I came across this video on YouTube, which shows Channellock vs Milwaukee water pump pliers.
Rattle
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I would stay away from aftermarket batteries, normally you don't get the rated power out of them.
Which homedepot? Kms tools in BC had the kits with a 2.0 and two 4.0 batteries for $289
ChevyEFI
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Use it. See how long it lasts you.
You might benefit from getting another tool that includes another battery, rather than getting piecemeal batteries. Disclaimer: all my M18 are 5.0ah or 8.0ah.
mobiledynamics
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I don't frequent HD much...but was there around President's day looking for masks....
Have also been making daily trips on the way to or way from work. Managed to actually SCORE some masks....
Anyhow, the display boxes, etc, Milwaukees were brimming on Presidents day. Everyday when I pass by the display boxes, it does not look like Red is getting restocked at all......
I wonder how Harbor Freight is doing these days..
Have also been making daily trips on the way to or way from work. Managed to actually SCORE some masks....
Anyhow, the display boxes, etc, Milwaukees were brimming on Presidents day. Everyday when I pass by the display boxes, it does not look like Red is getting restocked at all......
I wonder how Harbor Freight is doing these days..
DerekV
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Spilled the beans at 1:44 - 2:00, Milwaukee will be releasing a (presumably cordless) "air" hammer at some point. FYI Milwaukee sponsors his company "The Electrified Garage".
Spilled the beans at 1:44 - 2:00, Milwaukee will be releasing a (presumably cordless) "air" hammer at some point. FYI Milwaukee sponsors his company "The Electrified Garage".
DFB
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techieman33
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It has to be coming, it's really the only thing missing to keep most people from ditching air tools entirely. Between the M12 palm nailer and all the rotary hammers they should be able to figure something out.
starquestMM
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I don't think anybody knows 100%, but the 5.0s are a two row battery. The three row batteries (9.0 and 12.0) can potentially deliver more current and it might be noticable in a bigger tool like that miter saw.
I noticed the clips have changed as well, hadnt analyzed it so much, might of happened when they updates the labeling to include CP 1.5, 2.0, 3.0 etc. Dont know if any of my 6.0s are updated.
Another subtle secret change they didn't announce.
Another subtle secret change they didn't announce.
Also - the Milwaukee 3.0’s i bought - Milwaukee has redesigned the case. I imagine this would be true for all the m12 batteries now. The little snap clips that have a habbit of breaking over i time have been eliminated. I’m sure many aftermarkets are still using the old style battery cases.
These are clips (i think theres one on all 3 sides if I remember) that are not on my newer m12 batteries. The tops of the batteries are one solid piece now, not 2 halves snapped together. You would have to check other m12’s to see if they are all like that, and look at the aftermarkets to see if they are still using it. Not a huge deal - but theres a benefit to the one piece design too.
This was down in NB. The sale/checkout error is over. Guess the tool scans now at $199 and you still get the free battery starter kit.
Yah I thought of that just I don’t know, does Milwaukee have frequent battery + tool deals? The other tool that could come in handy is the 3/8s ratchet.
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mobiledynamics
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Anybody buy/own the small 9" cutoff saw. I tinkered with it. Felt very plasticky and light. Don't know how it will fare out on it's durability. really felly kinda toy'ish...
Plumber buddy is bying for it, he would be pissed if gets it and its not heavy duty. Would probably go for the MX Fuel bigger version as that has to be heavy duty and not toyish?
He does have the M18 monster pony pipe threader which is a beast and he says it works incredibly.
He does have the M18 monster pony pipe threader which is a beast and he says it works incredibly.
mobiledynamics
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yeah....I would not mind a cordless 14". However, no intent to invest in a MX platform. I guess the gasser K770 will have to suffice.
I ended up getting a 3/8 Stubby and Fuel 3/8 ratchet for $210 from Northern Tool.
Am I going to regret going with the 3/8 Stubby if for the most part I'm going to be using it for rotations right now? In the past, I've done suspension, exhaust and brake work on my car, but have not had the need to do much recently. My lugs are torqued to 85 ft/lbs.
When the need arises, I plan on purchasing a Mid Torque.
I currently have no impact sockets, so I will need to buy a set of those. I plan on going with this https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3342-Standard-6-Point-16-Inch/dp/B005MVB9Y8/ref=pd_sbs_469_t_1/135-8909419-3261508?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005MVB9Y8&pd_rd_r=e809a4bf-e42b-4f02-a618-b1b0421e59b9&pd_rd_w=UcGn1&pd_rd_wg=keJOZ&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=JPR58GF41V4X48BDT16D&psc=1&refRID=JPR58GF41V4X48BDT16D. But this means when I get the mid torque I'll have to buy a 1/2" set too..
Am I going to regret going with the 3/8 Stubby if for the most part I'm going to be using it for rotations right now? In the past, I've done suspension, exhaust and brake work on my car, but have not had the need to do much recently. My lugs are torqued to 85 ft/lbs.
When the need arises, I plan on purchasing a Mid Torque.
I currently have no impact sockets, so I will need to buy a set of those. I plan on going with this https://www.amazon.com/Sunex-3342-Standard-6-Point-16-Inch/dp/B005MVB9Y8/ref=pd_sbs_469_t_1/135-8909419-3261508?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B005MVB9Y8&pd_rd_r=e809a4bf-e42b-4f02-a618-b1b0421e59b9&pd_rd_w=UcGn1&pd_rd_wg=keJOZ&pf_rd_p=5cfcfe89-300f-47d2-b1ad-a4e27203a02a&pf_rd_r=JPR58GF41V4X48BDT16D&psc=1&refRID=JPR58GF41V4X48BDT16D. But this means when I get the mid torque I'll have to buy a 1/2" set too..
I have that exact 3/8” impact set, works great.
I hardly use my 3/8 stubby for lugs contrary to expectations before getting it. I use the mid torque 1/2 and stubby 1/2, because all the special lug sockets I have are 1/2 and I have no good impact 3/8 deep sockets and my main torque wrench is also 1/2. So all 1/2 impacts make more sense for my wheel changes.
javyLSU
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I went with the 3/8 stubby because people were saying it was nice being able to use stubby impact sockets with it. Then I figured if/when I got the mid torque I'd have the best of both worlds.
But considering I'm just a hobbyist maybe I should have just went with the 1/2 stubby to avoid buying 3/8 and 1/2 sockets...
I'm just so indecisive, and really I need none of these tools, I just love them
javyLSU
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^There aren't very many situations where I've needed to use an impact wrench and the socket is what's preventing access to the fastener - it's usually not being able to squeeze a gun into that space. If I had to only pick one drive size for impact wrench+impact sockets, it would definitely be 1/2" - you can get 1/2" impact sockets down to 8mm (maybe lower, I know my SK set goes from 8mm to 24mm). Of course, this is Garagejournal - so the correct answer to get them both.
My go-to has become the 3/8 stubby with deep swivels (sunex 3660). This might seem weird, deep swivels on a stubby impact, but in real world use it fits the largest range of places. The socket itself can clear a ton of stuff that's always in the way in the socket area, but you still get relatively short overall length, and the stubby gun has enough power for most things on a car.
All other sockets and the mid-torque come out only by exception. Last time I needed a true stubby socket (out of the sunex/astro kit) it actually went on the end of a wobble extension because of weird clearance right at the bolt area, it wasn't for overall length.
For wheels, all but one car has 6 point 19mm lugs so that's covered too, but be aware that a lug torqued to 85 ft-lbs, then let to sit and oxidize for a few months, might need twice that or more to take off. This is the real beauty of the milwaukee stubby, it can STILL get these "85 ft-lb" lugs off when they take 200 ft-lb after sitting, whereas the previous things in this class, the screw-impact type guns that do around 100 ft-lb, can't.
All other sockets and the mid-torque come out only by exception. Last time I needed a true stubby socket (out of the sunex/astro kit) it actually went on the end of a wobble extension because of weird clearance right at the bolt area, it wasn't for overall length.
For wheels, all but one car has 6 point 19mm lugs so that's covered too, but be aware that a lug torqued to 85 ft-lbs, then let to sit and oxidize for a few months, might need twice that or more to take off. This is the real beauty of the milwaukee stubby, it can STILL get these "85 ft-lb" lugs off when they take 200 ft-lb after sitting, whereas the previous things in this class, the screw-impact type guns that do around 100 ft-lb, can't.
Yeah thats the only time I use the 3/8, when the use requires the nano sockets, I got the Astro ones.
I went with the 3/8 stubby because people were saying it was nice being able to use stubby impact sockets with it. Then I figured if/when I got the mid torque I'd have the best of both worlds.
But considering I'm just a hobbyist maybe I should have just went with the 1/2 stubby to avoid buying 3/8 and 1/2 sockets...
I'm just so indecisive, and really I need none of these tools, I just love them