Odd-job
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Very nice! If that's your entire lawn. Then I can definitely justify one too!
Somehow didn't put the carb back together right on my gas mower so now its non operable until I can futz around with it.
The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)
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Somehow didn't put the carb back together right on my gas mower so now its non operable until I can futz around with it.
I have Dewalt tools I am satisfied with them.
That said, the Milwaukee M12 2557 ratchet has me interested...a lot. I looked at the 2457 and watched some YouTube videos. I am leaning towards the 2557 kit with a couple batteries. This would be my only and first Milwaukee 12v tool so I would get it with the batteries and charger.
They don't give it away. Is it worth the price? Is it worth the premium over the 2457? If you have one and use it pretty hard, how is it holding up?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
That said, the Milwaukee M12 2557 ratchet has me interested...a lot. I looked at the 2457 and watched some YouTube videos. I am leaning towards the 2557 kit with a couple batteries. This would be my only and first Milwaukee 12v tool so I would get it with the batteries and charger.
They don't give it away. Is it worth the price? Is it worth the premium over the 2457? If you have one and use it pretty hard, how is it holding up?
Thanks for any info you can provide.
I'm surprised people still look to buy the old brushed model. I understand why when the bulky 2557 Fuel came out but now that there's the High Speed model I don't see a reason to.
I hated my 2557 Fuel. Well I shouldn't say Hate but I was never happy with it. I replaced it with the 2567 High Speed & I love it. After installing the tall shift knob I couldn't be happier. Well if it had a button trigger instead of the paddle it would be perfect for me but I don't mind the paddle trigger like some people dislike.
Unless you can score the brushed or 1st gen Fuel for dirt cheap I'd recommend going with the newest High Speed.
BTW, Dewalt finally just came out with a 12V ratchet (not including Mac) if you got 12V Dewalt batteries.
javyLSU
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2557 is too big, too slow, and too heavy. If I were choosing between those two, I’d go with the 2457. Having said that, the 2657 would be my pick. With some deal hunting you can find it for about $130 (tool only). It’s worlds better than the 2557. I like it so much I sold my brushless Snap-on ratchet, added a Milwaukee high speed 1/4” ratchet, and still had money in my pocket when everything had settled.
assassin10000
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What they ↑ said.
The 2567 has a normal sized ratchet head that will fit better in most places. The 2557 is way too large IMO and the 55 ft-lbs is unnecessary. You'll just tighten/loosen with the normal ratchet motion and run the fastener on/off.
The 2457 is nice if you want the smallest handle and don't mind slightly reduced run time and slower speed.
Here's pics of the 2457 next to the 2567.
I'm considering selling my unused 2567, buying the long reach 1/4" and converting it to 3/8".
The 2567 has a normal sized ratchet head that will fit better in most places. The 2557 is way too large IMO and the 55 ft-lbs is unnecessary. You'll just tighten/loosen with the normal ratchet motion and run the fastener on/off.
The 2457 is nice if you want the smallest handle and don't mind slightly reduced run time and slower speed.
Here's pics of the 2457 next to the 2567.
I'm considering selling my unused 2567, buying the long reach 1/4" and converting it to 3/8".
Checked out the high speed one, bare tool 2567-20. Good price right now. Put it in a cart.
What is the difference between fuel batteries and the other lithium batteries?
I knew about the Dewalt 12v. The internal battery is one of the things that makes the Milwaukee appealing to me.
What is the difference between fuel batteries and the other lithium batteries?
I knew about the Dewalt 12v. The internal battery is one of the things that makes the Milwaukee appealing to me.
There are no "Fuel" batteries. Fuel generally denotes a brushless motor tool. There are High Output/High Demand batteries that use 21700 cells instead of 18650 but that's only for M18. M12 batteries are all 18650 cells since three 21700s wont fit inside the M12 tool handle.
So with M12 just go with whatever capacity you want and/or can find deals for.
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When I bought my drill/driver kit it came with XC5.0 batteries, and I really didn't like how big and bulky they made the tools feel. So based on the advice of members here I got these....on sale of course $40 at Blains Farm and Fleet.
I have the 2457 and it is by far one of my most favorite Milwaukee tools. The slower speed is actually kinda nice cuz you can let off the gas quickly if you don't want to go full tight. Not saying you can't with others, just sharing what I like about it.
I agree - have the older/OG FUEL and have never had issues with it going where I wanted or anything like that. The speed would probably be fine, but it's not enough to make me want to sell my old one to get the new one...
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I purchased a Milwaukee Switch Tank sprayer awhile back and it bit me good, the obsession has spread and consumed me since. The M18, and even M12 tools, keep multiplying every time my wife looks in the shop. I'm now getting a hankering to upgrade my storage/organization. I currently have a zillion akro bins mountded on my walls but I've run out of places for some things and there are definitely some items I'd prefer to have in storage with an actual lid. I've always admired those "ultimate small parts storage" projects you see with racks of Harbor Freight small parts cases. Anyone ever done that with packout cases? It will hurt my sanity to not go Milwaukee but I have a feeling the price would just be absurd beyond belief to do one of those with packout cases instead of the cheap HF, Rigid, whatever boxes. I'm hoping to hear from anyone who has done it, or at least thought long and hard about it. Let me know your thoughts!
Current Collection:
M12 Oscillating tool
M12 Installation Driver (I freaking love this one)
M12 Staple Gun
M12 Rotary Tool
M12 Jig Saw
M18 Switch Tank
M18 Surge Driver
M18 Hammer Drill
M18 Top-Off
M18 left-side Circ Saw
M18/M12 Rapid Charger
Assortment of M18 HO batteries and M12 batteries.
A few bit red bit sets.
Current Collection:
M12 Oscillating tool
M12 Installation Driver (I freaking love this one)
M12 Staple Gun
M12 Rotary Tool
M12 Jig Saw
M18 Switch Tank
M18 Surge Driver
M18 Hammer Drill
M18 Top-Off
M18 left-side Circ Saw
M18/M12 Rapid Charger
Assortment of M18 HO batteries and M12 batteries.
A few bit red bit sets.
Odd-job
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Looks like Milwaukee is answering your prayers or emptying your wallet...
I just can't get into packout with the current pricing framework. Maybe that will get me kicked out of here
I just can't get into packout with the current pricing framework. Maybe that will get me kicked out of here
I didn't see the video this morning but I did get an email from Amce tools about this new stuff. Some of it looks good and some of it looks like they saw what al the 3D printed stuff out there and copied it. It all looks rather spendy.
I have about 20 HarborFreight clear plastic bins for hardware organization. They sit on a shelf so quality isn’t important. It just needs to keep the parts accessible for occasional use. If I needed to take it to a job site or move it around the house, I would use something better. For me, just getting the hardware out of bags and boxes and into an organized container was great.
Renegade1LI
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I would go with emptying your wallet, not very impressive looking.Looks like Milwaukee is answering your prayers or emptying your wallet...
I just can't get into packout with the current pricing framework. Maybe that will get me kicked out of here
danski0224
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I might get some Packout stuff when the price drops.
Not really impressed with it for how much they charge for it.
Not really impressed with it for how much they charge for it.
I recently picked up the 2567. I love the speed and size of the head, but my biggest complaint is how the reverse knob is recessed in the back of the head which makes it hard to grab ahold of. This makes switching much more difficult when you're holding parts / components while ratcheting. I sure wish the knob stuck out a bit more. This almost ruins an otherwise perfect ratchet in my eyes.What they ↑ said.
The 2567 has a normal sized ratchet head that will fit better in most places. The 2557 is way too large IMO and the 55 ft-lbs is unnecessary. You'll just tighten/loosen with the normal ratchet motion and run the fastener on/off.
The 2457 is nice if you want the smallest handle and don't mind slightly reduced run time and slower speed.
Here's pics of the 2457 next to the 2567.
I'm considering selling my unused 2567, buying the long reach 1/4" and converting it to 3/8".
javyLSU
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Agreed, and that's why I installed this in both of the high speed ratchets I bought. I like it so much, I also installed it in the 1/4" extended reach and turned it into a compact head extended reach 3/8" ratchet.
Post #24564 above shows the tall shift knob installed.
I wasn't gonna get it since the stock one didn't bother me much but after seeing javy install his I decided to get one. So much better & well worth the upgrade.
EDIT: Keep in mind my pic is with the boot installed. Without the boot the tall shift knob sticks out even more.
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Awesome! I guess I should have done a bit more digging on this. Thanks for the link. I just placed an order. Now I can be completely happy with my purchase.
Odd-job
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Milwaukee should just make this standard. I have small fingers and sometimes the recessed standard switch still bothers me.
I really don’t have a need for mobile tool storage but looking at what they offer, I can’t believe it won’t be heavily copied in the future, at a lower price point.
But if they get it right the first time how will they make money with 10th+ gen tools & "upgraded" accessories?
But yeah, of course I agree.
I feel like I could just 3D print cleats that lock into the packout wall mount and also work with existing hardware hooks from home depot. A lot of those hooks look just like hooks from the HD garage organization section.
I really like the pack out stuff. I have no need for a real mobile carrier or organizer, and it actually makes it kind of difficult to figure out where to put what but once I get around that hurdle I like that it forces me to stay organized.
The hardest part for me currently is that I want to keep certain things in my US general cabinet, and other things in my Milwaukee ( right now I have all my bicycle stuff in the Milwaukee, and standard tools in the US general ).
The hardest part for me currently is that I want to keep certain things in my US general cabinet, and other things in my Milwaukee ( right now I have all my bicycle stuff in the Milwaukee, and standard tools in the US general ).
Odd-job
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But if they get it right the first time how will they make money with 10th+ gen tools & "upgraded" accessories?
But yeah, of course I agree.
They are probably reading this and are now saving it for V11
I'm just going to throw out ideas in hopes they bump the switch up to v4 or v5:
- Flex Head
- More powerful LED lights
- 1/4 and 3/8 quick interchangeable heads
- High speed extended ratchets
- Built in torque wrench feature
- Bolt identification intelligence for idiots like me, like it tells you which socket you need and gives you a warning when you are using an SAE socket on a metric bolt
Odd-job
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While I can't quite justify a lawnmower or that packout stuff to myself yet. I would buy a ratchet with those feature in a heart beat.
I already requested the flex head ratchet lol. There is a powered ratchet torque wrench, which is kinda extended cause its huge, adding high speed to it is about the all in one you requested. I dont even recall what the rpms on it are, used it last week, it is slow.They are probably reading this and are now saving it for V11
I'm just going to throw out ideas in hopes they bump the switch up to v4 or v5:
The above is all I am asking for.
- Flex Head
- More powerful LED lights
- 1/4 and 3/8 quick interchangeable heads
- High speed extended ratchets
- Built in torque wrench feature
- Bolt identification intelligence for idiots like me, like it tells you which socket you need and gives you a warning when you are using an SAE socket on a metric bolt
Thanks for the mower report. So it might be all they hyped? One complaint I saw is someone said it doesn't really cut a low of 1" supposedly the min is 1.5".
No one else ordered? Disappointed first OPE deal isn't 4/1, after all the pain and wait for many years they should of rewarded us out the gate.
Ya, the OPE promo didn't include the mower. I think they figured everyone is gonna just buy it since the wait has been so long. My gas mower is cordless too so I'm hurting for the electric mower. If a good promo comes up, I'll snag one though.
Also, my friend's dad was over this weekend and asked me if I have stock in Milwaukee. Am I the only one that has been asked that?
Also, my friend's dad was over this weekend and asked me if I have stock in Milwaukee. Am I the only one that has been asked that?
javyLSU
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I love when questions like this are followed by an ask to borrow a tool...
People say to me, "You must work for Milwaukee". In addition to the massive piles of packout, tools, tool chests, etc. Around the house I am usually in a freebie Milwaukee shirt (have 10+), and outside during fall-spring a Milwaukee hoodie.
Here is the nut.
Last year needed a lawn mower as our craftsman mower was 20+ years. Could no longer keep it going.
I was hoping Milwaukee would drop one but didn't, so I looked at kijiji.
Found a used Honda gas mower locally for $200.
The daughter told me that they always stored the mower in the house during winter. I asked why, she said because they didn't have a temperature controlled garage.
Score for me.
Too bad these Milwaukee's are so expensive.
I expect to get another 10 years out of the Honda easily.
I was hoping Milwaukee would drop one but didn't, so I looked at kijiji.
Found a used Honda gas mower locally for $200.
The daughter told me that they always stored the mower in the house during winter. I asked why, she said because they didn't have a temperature controlled garage.
Score for me.
Too bad these Milwaukee's are so expensive.
I expect to get another 10 years out of the Honda easily.