The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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pwschuh
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I also agree, get the 1/2" Mid-Torque.
I have the M12 impact and it can take off the lug nuts on my F150 that are torqued to spec.
Caparris
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Mid torque will do. The high torque one will obviously be stronger and work too, but weighs more and probably costs more.
javyLSU
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Mine was supposed to be here tomorrow, but looks like shipping got delayed. This will be of TREMENDOUS use in bucking a tree that fell on my property. I’ve been using my hackzall to trim the branches before bucking the trunk with the M18 chainsaw, but having a small handheld chainsaw will make everything go much, much faster.
OK, great. Let us know how well it works when you get it!!
RSSWell, I ordered the M12 3/8" Ratchet Auto Kit [ Item# 56401 @ Northern Tool ], the other day during their 1-day 'Flash Sale' on it, and even though I got $51 off, instead of their advertised $31 off..... I've had buyer's remorse ever since I clicked on 'place order' !:~\
Cuz for my DIY use, I just don't know if I'll be using it enough to justify the cost.
So I don't know why I ordered it.
Except to fulfill the urge. The urge to splurge !
Cuz for my DIY use, I just don't know if I'll be using it enough to justify the cost.
So I don't know why I ordered it. Except to fulfill the urge. The urge to splurge !
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RSSWell, I ordered the M12 3/8" Ratchet Auto Kit [ Item# 56401 @ Northern Tool ], the other day during their 1-day 'Flash Sale' on it, and even though I got $51 off, instead of their advertised $31 off..... I've had buyer's remorse ever since I clicked on 'place order' !:~\
Cuz for my DIY use, I just don't know if I'll be using it enough to justify the cost.
Except to fulfill the urge. The urge to splurge !
Just invent reasons to use it. If you use it enough times you will feel good about the purchase... unless you end up hating it. But you will probably like it.
Wanna Ride
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Anyone on here got the M12 Rocket worklight? Save your cash. I don't say this often about Milwaukee, but that's one tool I was not impressed with. Not much light output. Mine's going back for a refund.
Black300zx
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RSSWell, I ordered the M12 3/8" Ratchet Auto Kit [ Item# 56401 @ Northern Tool ], the other day during their 1-day 'Flash Sale' on it, and even though I got $51 off, instead of their advertised $31 off..... I've had buyer's remorse ever since I clicked on 'place order' !:~\
Cuz for my DIY use, I just don't know if I'll be using it enough to justify the cost.
Except to fulfill the urge. The urge to splurge !
The first time you use it to run a long bolt in or out in an area with limited swing room, your buyer's remorse will dissappear
it quickly became one of my favorite tools and I'm a DIYer as wellThe first time you use it to run a long bolt in or out in an area with limited swing room, your buyer's remorse will dissappear
I reach for my M12 3/8" ratchet more often then I do my SO Dual 80's. I bought it to do a TB/WB service on my vehicle, and it paid for itself on that job alone. I really like it when the long extension is on and the bolt is hard to reach.
The first time you use it to run a long bolt in or out in an area with limited swing room, your buyer's remorse will dissappear
Thanks for all the upbeat ^ upwords of encouragement !
I've been putting off changing plugs on our Dodge Ram 1500 after a Dodge mechanic showed & told me how tough they are to get to, (he actually lets all the air out of the front tires---btw, one Monday morn whilst I was at the dealer for service, the Mech had left a customer's front tires completely flat & squished by the heavy front end of the Dodge Ram & wheel rims one entire weekend; I asked the Mech why the tires were flat, and inquired as to whether or not that could damage the tires...to which he said, "Meh
"---and on top of that...he removes the brake vacuum booster !); neither of which I plan on doing. So maybe the M12 will help inspire me to get off my **** and do what needs to be done; I bought the plugs over a year ago ! Lately I've been blaming the delay on not being able to find the two fender protectors I bought the same day at HF.
Can't find 'en anywhere. But seriously.... I blame the purchase on GJ, this thread, and all you addict fellas !!!
jonesg
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Thanks for all the upbeat ^ upwords of encouragement !
I've been putting off changing plugs on our Dodge Ram 1500 after a Dodge mechanic showed & told me how tough they are to get to, (he actually lets all the air out of the front tires---btw, one Monday morn whilst I was at the dealer for service, the Mech had left a customer's front tires completely flat & squished by the heavy front end of the Dodge Ram & wheel rims one entire weekend; I asked the Mech why the tires were flat, and inquired as to whether or not that could damage the tires...to which he said, "Meh
So maybe the M12 will help inspire me to get off my **** and do what needs to be done; I bought the plugs over a year ago ! Lately I've been blaming the delay on not being able to find the two fender protectors I bought the same day at HF.
But seriously.... I blame the purchase on GJ, this thread, and all you addict fellas !!!
3/8th M12 ratchet...
That was the first milwaukee tool I bought, it was all downhill from there, I bought every auto tool they sell plus the dremel style rotary cutter, hackzall and sawzall, because ... you never know.
Be careful driving fasteners into engines with these tools, they will cross thread in a flash. If you must.... go slow.
Yeah my old boss bought one and once we tested it out it went straight back into the box and took it back. For the mo way there and plenty of better lights out there. Hell I ended up buying a 10,000 lumens light from Walmart for 70 bucks and a stand for a little more and it was way brighter and worked better for what we needed it at the time. It was a plug in and not a battery light though but that wasn’t an issue then.
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I was doing some metal fab today which required pilot holes. I currently have a larger M18 drill w/ 5.0 battery, and was thinking it would be nice not to have two drills. One for pilot holes and one for finished hole sizes so i dont have to keep switching drill bits. Thinking a little M12 drill might be the ticket.
Fix Until Broke
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I do this a lot and keep thinking the same thing to myself. A little M12 that I can keep a pilot bit in.
You are a smart man!!
danski0224
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The new M12 installer drill with the interchangeable heads is pretty sweet.
techieman33
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Milwaukee is bringing some hand tool production back to the US in 2021. They're just saying electrician and lineman tools right now. We'll have to wait and see what they actually starting making. Here's the toolguyd post.
https://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-made-in-usa-hand-tools-092020/
https://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-made-in-usa-hand-tools-092020/
MikeF2316
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When I was modifying some Ikea furniture to fit my new TV, I had 4 different drills with bits (5 if you count my drill press). Saves a pile of time switching bits.
My M12 FUEL 1/2" stubby with a full 1/2 socket set from 9-34mm is a favorite of mine, use it all the time.
I also have an M12 Fuel 1/4" driver, that I don't use all that much, mostly as a screw gun for removing trim panels and fender liners, on setting 1 is quite good for that.
Out of curiosity I used a milwaukee 1/2" socket adapter on that little thing with a 2ah battery in it and a 19mm impact socket and it had zero issues pulling lugs off one of my 911s torqued to 120ft lbs.
May have to start using it more...
I also have an M12 Fuel 1/4" driver, that I don't use all that much, mostly as a screw gun for removing trim panels and fender liners, on setting 1 is quite good for that.
Out of curiosity I used a milwaukee 1/2" socket adapter on that little thing with a 2ah battery in it and a 19mm impact socket and it had zero issues pulling lugs off one of my 911s torqued to 120ft lbs.
May have to start using it more...
PelicanPines
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My 1/2" stubby got a workout today. It powers my tractor lift... It yanked my blade bolts... it helped reattach my deck belt (with the aid of a spoon tire iron too)
Believe it or not... the Tractor Lift uses a 3/8" square drive... I have to use an adapter.
For the record... YES I attached the safety belts and put double tire chucks (front and back of rear tires) Before I even bent down to work on the tractor.
Believe it or not... the Tractor Lift uses a 3/8" square drive... I have to use an adapter.
For the record... YES I attached the safety belts and put double tire chucks (front and back of rear tires) Before I even bent down to work on the tractor.
Very cool.My 1/2" stubby got a workout today. It powers my tractor lift... It yanked my blade bolts... it helped reattach my deck belt (with the aid of a spoon tire iron too)
Believe it or not... the Tractor Lift uses a 3/8" square drive... I have to use an adapter.
For the record... YES I attached the safety belts and put double tire chucks (front and back of rear tires) Before I even bent down to work on the tractor.
Nice pic. Methinks I should look into getting one of those! It takes me a half hour to get our John Deere GT225 mowing deck unhooked/unlodged then dragged out, rolled out to drive and flipped over.
What's the brand? And any suggestions on suppliers? Thx
PelicanPines
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Very cool.
Methinks I should look into getting one of those! It takes me a half hour to get our John Deere GT225 mowing deck unhooked/unlodged then dragged out, rolled out to drive and flipped over.
What's the brand? And any suggestions on suppliers? Thx
I found it on Amazon --- AMAZON LINK HERE --- Price is virtually the same... i bought mine 5 years ago.
In the picture... the tractor is lifted to the FIRST safety height... that yellow handle thing... it can go two more steps up which literally means... you can sit on your **** on the ground and noodle the blades...
It comes with a handle to spin the screw... I rather use Milwaukee Technology... because I can.
READ THE DIRECTIONS when you get it... that safety thing is a ***** if you forget about it when you try to lower the thing... you have to relift it... till the safety releases etc... I ALWAYS forget since mine is "Powered"... <big grin>
jonesg
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My 1/2" stubby got a workout today. It powers my tractor lift... It yanked my blade bolts... it helped reattach my deck belt (with the aid of a spoon tire iron too)
Believe it or not... the Tractor Lift uses a 3/8" square drive... I have to use an adapter.
For the record... YES I attached the safety belts and put double tire chucks (front and back of rear tires) Before I even bent down to work on the tractor.
I can tell you the impact will ruin the threads if they're acme.
I used mine on a scissor jack and after a few cycles the jack threads seized.
PelicanPines
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I've lifted and lowered my tractor and another... at least a dozen times. First two times I used my hammer drill set to "drill"... I didn't have the impact yet.
Thanks for the info... I will check the threads for damage. IF I see any... I will mention it here and switch back to my drill.
Thanks very much for info & tip; will look it up.
I have a few other MoJack implements.
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Impacts are known to destroy threads on lifting/compressing equipment. If you are going to use an impact on it, you should most certainly use grease of some type or use anti-seize on the threads to prevent galling/damage.
PelicanPines
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I'm going to heed the advice. Saw no issues with my threads. I will lube them and switch to my drill on drill mode.
This place is great... lots of useful knowledge... provided you listen.
Thanks again GJ
That M12 installer drill looked like a spin off of Black and Decker's inception of multi attachment drills 
When i hear the idiots putting their stabs down on their campers with a loud mf'ing impact a little part of me hopes is galls up 95% of the way down.
PelicanPines
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I'm sure you sleep better knowing you didn't help and instead wished ill of them. I would not have known about it if somebody SMART didn't tell me. Take the advice... help others... you wont look so bad in the end.
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It was more of a dig on them using a loud a$$ tool at the campground, and not about me not helping someone. If they think its appropriate to use something that loud camping when they pull into their site at 11:30pm, then whom am I to interfere with their fun.
As an engineer/ carpenter/ overall curious George that I constantly find that i have to restrain myself from offering advice. Lots of people just don't care, and I assume that because I am good at being an engineer I am lacking in the communication dept! Haha
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PelicanPines
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Ahhh... the comment was all about someone making noise... still consider my advice... it helps to help people... perhaps you need to take some social skill seminars. Don't worry ... if you provide useful help and don't stuff know it all knowledge down peoples throats... people will listen if you are truly trying to help.
Remember... those that think they know everything are truly annoying to those of us that do... and knowing what you don't know... is a good step towards knowing more.
I'm JUST GLAD the people here... helped me prevent damage to my screw... nothing worse than needing your screw and not being able to screw it.
I got some m12 tools to upgrade what I had at work and drop to one batt platform, may get the ratchet down the road
m12 fuel impact/driver and hammer drill and the 3/8 stubby. The impact/driver and drill replace my aging makita 12v's (old slide in handle batts) and the stubby replaces my old snap-on ct4410 3/8 impact.
I was going to get the m18 drill but I couldn't find a good deal that made sense for me. The old makita worked fine for my needs, except runtime of the little 1ah batts, the m12 fuel should have more power, larger chuck, and longer runtime with the bigger batts. I'll use the makita's at home
My snap-on ct4410 has been a good tool but the ni-cad batts are kinda shot. I figured the stubby would have a small power edge over the snappy. CT4410 was rated a 150 ft/lbs working torque and 230 bolt-breakaway, and the stubby with 250 ft/lbs nut-busting. The stubby surprised me, definitely has a good bit more power. Took out rear caliper bracket bolts on a few cars, no problem. It's shorter and weights a surprising amount less. But it's still a little longer than my CP 7731 3/8 stubby air impact
m12 fuel impact/driver and hammer drill and the 3/8 stubby. The impact/driver and drill replace my aging makita 12v's (old slide in handle batts) and the stubby replaces my old snap-on ct4410 3/8 impact.
I was going to get the m18 drill but I couldn't find a good deal that made sense for me. The old makita worked fine for my needs, except runtime of the little 1ah batts, the m12 fuel should have more power, larger chuck, and longer runtime with the bigger batts. I'll use the makita's at home
My snap-on ct4410 has been a good tool but the ni-cad batts are kinda shot. I figured the stubby would have a small power edge over the snappy. CT4410 was rated a 150 ft/lbs working torque and 230 bolt-breakaway, and the stubby with 250 ft/lbs nut-busting. The stubby surprised me, definitely has a good bit more power. Took out rear caliper bracket bolts on a few cars, no problem. It's shorter and weights a surprising amount less. But it's still a little longer than my CP 7731 3/8 stubby air impact
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javyLSU
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So I got to spend about 3 hours with the M12 Hatchet today - long story short... I LOVE it.
I was able to buck a smaller tree that fell on my property using only this tool, with the exception of the last cut which required the M18 chainsaw. This little thing punches way above its weight - I pushed it hard and was only able to stall it once, and that was cutting a 6” limb that I had no business using this tool for. Having said that, I was able to complete that cut! It’s obvious the lawyers wrote the 3” cutting spec for this saw - it will blow through anything 4-5” with no problem.
One thing I don’t love about it is the position of the lock release - it seems to be set a little high for my little girly hands, so sometimes I had to stretch my thumb a bit to actuate the lock release and operate the saw. This is one area where having a slimmer handle would have been nice, but it’s not that big of a deal.
I went through a 6.0 battery and a 4.0 using it for almost two hours of near constant use, so not out of line with what I expected.
All in all, I’m blown away with how fast I was able to work having a one-handed chainsaw at my disposal. My wife came out to check a few hours later and couldn’t believe the fallen tree was already gone. I was very much looking forward to this little saw and Milwaukee did not disappoint. [emoji106][emoji106] from me.
Glad you like the Hatchet. I'm not quite sure who the target buyer is for this tool though.
One of my coworkers wore me down enough to get it, should have listened to him earlier as I love it. Shines for tight quarters, where control is more important than pure power and made installing a bunch of cabinet drawer pulls more enjoyable(and faster).That M12 installer drill looked like a spin off of Black and Decker's inception of multi attachment drills
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Thank you for that great review, it sounds like that is exactly what I need!!
Mohawk Dave
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People like me. I'm on an acre and have a ton of trees and big hedges/bushes/oleanders. I also have a fruit orchard with 12 trees.
Lots of 1" to 4" limbs and branches...too big for a sawzall to be easy and efficient and too small for for my M18 chainsaw to be easy and efficient.
Every 8 to 12 weeks I can spend a handful of hours out there trimming and cleaning up (It's also very relaxing and rewarding to me).
Anyways, the M12 Hatchet is a must have for me and pretty much all my neighbors that have similar yards.