The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[Rusty67]

Now I have another m12 tool I really don't need but want....

 

[z1 zonly]

I recently got sick of tripping over airhoses, cleaning carburetors, and considering adding yet another battery system. Bit the bullet and replaced pretty much everything So far so great!

It's grown since these pics. I got the 3/8 right angle impact, all of the ratchets, and the tire inflator. Bought another cutoff tool to use with the Harbor Freight sander conversion that a gentleman is selling on eBay. Really looking forward to the new 1/2" mid-torque impact, and very tempted by the hatchet! You guys may have convinced me.

Only complaint is that the batteries can be stubborn to remove. I was spoiled with Porter Cables that popped right out when you clicked the button. Feel like I have to stop what I'm doing and pull on the Milwaukees sometimes.

 

[M635_Guy]

Only complaint is that the batteries can be stubborn to remove. I was spoiled with Porter Cables that popped right out when you clicked the button. Feel like I have to stop what I'm doing and pull on the Milwaukees sometimes.

Probably the only complaint I have is M12 batteries that aren't easy to remove. I haven't had any problems with M18 so far.

 

[javyLSU]

Glad you like the Hatchet. I'm not quite sure who the target buyer is for this tool though.

I can assure you that "who the target buyer is for this tool" is one thing that never crossed my mind while using this tool. All I know is that my back sure was grateful for not having to wield a full-sized chain saw or a my pole saw for a few hours yesterday.

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.

Your place sounds exactly like my place. I've got just over an acre with HUNDREDS of trees, and that's not counting the two empty, brush and tree-filled plots adjacent to my property that regularly deposit large limbs and branches after a decent storm.

 

[jshillin]

I can assure you that "who the target buyer is for this tool" is one thing that never crossed my mind while using this tool. All I know is that my back sure was grateful for not having to wield a full-sized chain saw or a my pole saw for a few hours yesterday.
Your place sounds exactly like my place. I've got just over an acre with HUNDREDS of trees, and that's not counting the two empty, brush and tree-filled plots adjacent to my property that regularly deposit large limbs and branches after a decent storm.

1 more question... Where did you purchase it from? Most places I see just has it on pre-order until the end of the month.

 

[javyLSU]

1 more question... Where did you purchase it from? Most places I see just has it on pre-order until the end of the month.

Home Depot, I bought it tool-only.

 

[jshillin]

Home Depot, I bought it tool-only.

Thanks.. I'm going to check it out this weekend!

 

[trogo]

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.

With such a small blade, the kickback zone in the nose is half the size of the cutting zone. Be careful using that thing. I use a Silky Sugoi Hand Saw or loppers for pruning reachable limbs, and for hight branches, a Silky Hayauchi Pole Saw or the Milwaukee M18 Pole Saw.

 

[greyghost18t]

I also agree, get the 1/2" Mid-Torque.

For that use, Mid Torque should be all you need...

https://www.cpomilwaukee.com/milwau...MIh6zT0pHN6wIVAeazCh2r8QZdEAYYAiABEgLMj_D_BwE

M12 or m18? I think they all will take lug nuts off if not hammered on super tight. Compacts are small but should get the job done and fit lots of places. Mid torque m18 still fits good and has the power for something stubborn. High torque m18 will undo most things not super screwed up but it is big.

Thanks everyone! I do have the m18 impact that came with the impact drill combo. I am going to look at the one you suggested. I think a black friday sale might be the best bet. I might splurge and get the one with the charger and batteries so i then have 2 chargers and more batteries.

 

[javyLSU]

With such a small blade, the kickback zone in the nose is half the size of the cutting zone. Be careful using that thing. I use a Silky Sugoi Hand Saw or loppers for pruning reachable limbs, and for hight branches, a Silky Hayauchi Pole Saw or the Milwaukee M18 Pole Saw.

I'm glad you mentioned that. With any tool that you can use one-handed comes a sense of being able to always control it, no matter what. I had to constantly remind myself yesterday that despite its small size, I was still using a chainsaw, which commands constant attention and respect. It's a worthy reminder to anyone using this little saw...

 

[M635_Guy]

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.

I love my M12 3/8" FUEL Ratchet, but for things like plugs I'm not going to run them in with it. I have done a slow run to get 'em out, but didn't really feel comfortable. I use it for a lot of things, but won't use it that way again.

Thanks everyone! I do have the m18 impact that came with the impact drill combo. I am going to look at the one you suggested. I think a black friday sale might be the best bet. I might splurge and get the one with the charger and batteries so i then have 2 chargers and more batteries.

If you have the non-FUEL impact (especially depending how old it is), it's worth comparing what you have to the Stubby vs. the FUEL M18 Mid Torque. You might just be trading for less size/weight (which definitely isn't a bad thing) with the Stubby, where the Mid isn't as small or light, but is a "nearly everything" kind of power.

Here's Stubby vs. Mid:

I'm glad you mentioned that. With any tool that you can use one-handed comes a sense of being able to always control it, no matter what. I had to constantly remind myself yesterday that despite its small size, I was still using a chainsaw, which commands constant attention and respect. It's a worthy reminder to anyone using this little saw...

Preach brother. Gotta respect a tool like that!

 

[loganb]

Home Depot has a sale going on today with a bunch of popular M12 stuff on it between 25 and 35% off. Added the M12 3/8 ratchet to my growing collection

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[tncumminsguy]

Just got a M12 impact with free 3/8 M12 ratchet....... can't believe I held off this long to get M18 and M12 stuff. These m12 tools are crazy useful and the ratchet is one of those things i have used almost everyday tinkering

 

[MoonRise]

Just an FYI.

Home Depot is running their SpecialBuyOfTheDay on a bunch of Milwaukee stuff today. M12 and M18 and other stuff.

https://www.homedepot.com/SpecialBuy/SpecialBuyOfTheDay

 

[greyghost18t]

If you have the non-FUEL impact (especially depending how old it is), it's worth comparing what you have to the Stubby vs. the FUEL M18 Mid Torque. You might just be trading for less size/weight (which definitely isn't a bad thing) with the Stubby, where the Mid isn't as small or light, but is a "nearly everything" kind of power.



Preach brother. Gotta respect a tool like that!

I do have the non fuel drill and impact. So I think the mid torque might be the way to go. I think it might be what I would need for wheel changes and other projects around the house. Especially if we are looking for a horse farm and would need to build stalls and such.

 

[Rusty67]

Has anyone mounted their medium sized packout containers to the wall? I was hoping to mount it slanted/at an angle so I could store more stuff in there and still be able to open the lid easily. I'm sure I'd need some kind of adapter to slide the packout onto. I know they sell a wall mount bracket but if I remember correctly, they had a low weight limit.

 

[jonshonda]

I do this a lot and keep thinking the same thing to myself. A little M12 that I can keep a pilot bit in.

I have wanted a little M12 drill that would basically have a pilot hole drill bit in it at all times. I just scored this deal with a 2504-22 drill, 4.0 and 2.0 battery, charger and FREE M12 Ratchet. I will be selling the Ratchet w/ 2.0 battery and charger. Should end up only spending $50 or so on the drill, case, and 4.0 battery.

https://www.maxtool.com/collections/milwaukee/products/milwaukee-2504-22-12-volt-1-2-inch-4-0ah-m12-fuel-hammer-drill-kit

 

[jeffmoss26]

got my PackOut bins!

 

[WinMod21]

I have wanted a little M12 drill that would basically have a pilot hole drill bit in it at all times. I just scored this deal with a 2504-22 drill, 4.0 and 2.0 battery, charger and FREE M12 Ratchet. I will be selling the Ratchet w/ 2.0 battery and charger. Should end up only spending $50 or so on the drill, case, and 4.0 battery.
https://www.maxtool.com/collections/milwaukee/products/milwaukee-2504-22-12-volt-1-2-inch-4-0ah-m12-fuel-hammer-drill-kit

This looks like a better deal, as you also get the 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver 2553-20 for just $50 more than the $179 deal. Wish I would've seen this before I bought my M12 3/8" ratchet.
But I've had the RIDGID 1/2" drill & impact for several years and they're both Skookum.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-M12-3-8-in-Ratchet-2598-22-2457-20/305883849

 

[jonshonda]

This looks like a better deal, as you also get the 1/4 in. Hex Impact Driver 2553-20 for just $50 more than the $179 deal.

I have never been a fan of having a cordless tool w/o a battery always installed in it, ready to use (no battery for the ratchet in this kit). And in this case, really have no use for the impact driver as I have the big M18.

 

[trogo]

I have never been a fan of having a cordless tool w/o a battery always installed in it, ready to use (no battery for the ratchet in this kit). And in this case, really have no use for the impact driver as I have the big M18.

Once I used the M12 Fuel Impact Driver, the M18 has been collecting dust. It's become my favorite tool; very small, well balanced and plenty of power.

 

[jonshonda]

Once I used the M12 Fuel Impact Driver, the M18 has been collecting dust. It's become my favorite tool; very small, well balanced and plenty of power.

STOP IT!!!!!!

 

[jshillin]

Once I used the M12 Fuel Impact Driver, the M18 has been collecting dust. It's become my favorite tool; very small, well balanced and plenty of power.

Completely agree with that statement, my M12 Fuel Impact driver is probably my most used Milwaukee tool. I actually have 2 of them at this point because I use them so often.

 

[dacan23]

Does anyone think the M18 compressor is strong enough to blow out sprinkler lines? I doubt it, but if it is then I finally have a need to buy the overpriced thing for my new house.

 

[Ign]

I'm sure it's been said but I got the 2950 Packout stereo and am extremely impressed by the sound quality relative to the 2792 I have been using.

I was cranking it for 4 hours yesterday "quite loud" and when I stopped there were still 3 bars on a 5.0. I don't know how it pushes all those speakers at that level and uses so little power.

 

[Ign]

Also I finally lost it with the redesigned 0880 vac yesterday and got medieval on the horrible hose attachment point. If you're born with literal Channelocks for hands, you're good. Otherwise, this solved my problem:

1) take your OMT and cut out the stupid wall between the hose and battery compartment
2) get an H14 adjustable reamer and open up the hole to your liking. I thought I had an adjustable reamer big enough but my biggest topped at 1-3/16" and you need ~1.450"+. I stumbled upon a massive tapered reamer (shown) and just ran it in carefully until I liked the hose fitment.

I have an H14 on the way as I have at least two more vacs to modify.

 

[dlake]

For anyone looking for it Home Depot has the new M12 FUEL oscillating tool in stock (bare tool only for now):

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...lating-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-2526-20/313294375

Just ordered one using one of the 15% coupons from HD’s online workshops.

 

[javyLSU]

Anyone notice this on the email Milwaukee sent yesterday recapping the latest Pipeline event? An M18-powered inverter has been near the top of my Milwaukee wish list:

 

[danski0224]

I guess that's easier to make than a laser

 

[dacan23]

Cool, but who really "needs" something like that which only has maybe 3-5a draw limit for something 120v. Why isnt it packout lol Why not just make some USB lithium battery walkie talkies

Anyone notice this on the email Milwaukee sent yesterday recapping the latest Pipeline event? An M18-powered inverter has been near the top of my Milwaukee wish list:

 

[javyLSU]

Cool, but who really "needs" something like that which only has maybe 3-5a draw limit for something 120v. Why isnt it packout lol Why not just make some USB lithium battery walkie talkies

Anyone like me who lives in a rural area and has to be self-sufficient during frequent power outages will appreciate being able to tap existing M18 batteries for power while reserving the generator for the big stuff.

 

[danski0224]

Milwaukee already has a USB power adapter for their batteries. This inverter seems to be redundant.

 

[techieman33]

Cool, but who really "needs" something like that which only has maybe 3-5a draw limit for something 120v. Why isnt it packout lol Why not just make some USB lithium battery walkie talkies

If it’s like the Ryobi it’ll be rated for 150 watts constant. That’s plenty of power to run lots of different small devices while camping or during a power outage. Charge a laptop, run a tv, etc. I’ve even heard of people using them for their cpap machines. While it won’t do everything it’ll be a nice addition to the collection.

 

[dacan23]

Sure but how many of us dont already have some M18/12 thing that has USB on it, which could even charge things like a laptop that are USB-C it may not keep up with the draw while the device is in use.

Anyone like me who lives in a rural area and has to be self-sufficient during frequent power outages will appreciate being able to tap existing M18 batteries for power while reserving the generator for the big stuff.

I actually bet it doesnt work at 120v, only 18v, things like a laptop power supply or the shown walkie talkie power supply only need about 18v because all they are doing is charging a battery.

If it’s like the Ryobi it’ll be rated for 150 watts constant. That’s plenty of power to run lots of different small devices while camping or during a power outage. Charge a laptop, run a tv, etc. I’ve even heard of people using them for their cpap machines. While it won’t do everything it’ll be a nice addition to the collection.

 

[javyLSU]

Sure but how many of us dont already have some M18/12 thing that has USB on it, which could even charge things like a laptop that are USB-C it may not keep up with the draw while the device is in use.







I actually bet it doesnt work at 120v, only 18v, things like a laptop power supply or the shown walkie talkie power supply only need about 18v because all they are doing is charging a battery.

You misunderstand. I don’t want another USB charger, I have plenty of those. I want an M18 power source that I can plug in my modem and router to, charge a laptop, make a cup of coffee, etc, during a power outage. None of the laptops in my household charge off of USB-C, so this will be particularly useful for me given the pile of M18 batteries I have.

 

[sjvicker]

Has there ever been talk of a M18 blender? I use my drill for trailer jacks and LED light as a camp light. Since I'm already packing M18 batteries camping a blender would be a great upgrade.

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[techieman33]

Sure but how many of us dont already have some M18/12 thing that has USB on it, which could even charge things like a laptop that are USB-C it may not keep up with the draw while the device is in use.



I actually bet it doesnt work at 120v, only 18v, things like a laptop power supply or the shown walkie talkie power supply only need about 18v because all they are doing is charging a battery.

How could it not work at 120v that’s obviously a 120v transformer plugged into it. And the same thing already exists in the Ryobi line. Just have to repackage it in red, and maybe up the power rating a little since Milwaukee has bigger and better batteries.

 

[logixjock]

Anyone notice this on the email Milwaukee sent yesterday recapping the latest Pipeline event? An M18-powered inverter has been near the top of my Milwaukee wish list:

That's definitely getting bought as soon as it's released, I have a need for one and was actually designing a solution this week. Awesome!!

 

[dacan23]

Anything that plugs in and runs a battery powered device or charges it does not run at 120v it steps it down to something much lower, I would almost guarentee this thing doesnt output 120v on one M18. The Dewalt flexvolt uses 4 batteries to do that well and maybe can run on 2?

How could it not work at 120v that’s obviously a 120v transformer plugged into it. And the same thing already exists in the Ryobi line. Just have to repackage it in red, and maybe up the power rating a little since Milwaukee has bigger and better batteries.

It can maybe run one of those for a short while, if your expecting it to do a modem, router, and laptop at the same time, I bet those are unreasonable expectations.

You misunderstand. I don’t want another USB charger, I have plenty of those. I want an M18 power source that I can plug in my modem and router to, charge a laptop, make a cup of coffee, etc, during a power outage. None of the laptops in my household charge off of USB-C, so this will be particularly useful for me given the pile of M18 batteries I have.

 

[Rusty67]

Anything that plugs in and runs a battery powered device or charges it does not run at 120v it steps it down to something much lower, I would almost guarentee this thing doesnt output 120v on one M18. The Dewalt flexvolt uses 4 batteries to do that well and maybe can run on 2?



It can maybe run one of those for a short while, if your expecting it to do a modem, router, and laptop at the same time, I bet those are unreasonable expectations.

Modems and routers don't need a lot of juice and run on DC anyways. You might be better off figuring out those voltages and running them natively off DC. A lot of them run off 12v anyways, you won't loose the power from the AC/DC transform.