The Milwaukee addiction thread! :)

[pbon]

“I think the thing about the M18 vs the M12 was that the M18 has a single head and the M12 has 3 heads. I've heard that the multiple heads cause odd shadows vs the the single head on the M18.”

In response to the quoted post above, the M12 tower light I have is single head. I have an old single head M18 tower and a newer 3 head M18 tower. The 3 heads are useful for lighting up different parts of a room or spreading the light even further. That said, I am really impressed by the M12 tower due to its good light, small size and light weight, and it is the one I am reaching for most often.

 

[Newell33]

I finally received my M12 tower light and 6.0 battery from the International Tool debacle. I used it a couple of nights ago to light up one side of a 4 wheeler that I had to power wash after dark. It worked well. It's not going to light up the whole neighborhood, but it provided plenty of light for my intended purpose. I will say that I'm not sure I'd be 100% satisfied if I had to pay today's $199.00 full price at HD for the tool alone. At $99.00 with a 6.0 battery, though, I'm plenty satisfied!

 

[subarub4]

Man I feel so guilty I brought a cheap knockoff LED flood light to connect to my M18 battery.. at least it has a low battery cut-off but with a 4.0 Ah battery I got 2hr 30 min from the light on high It will get the job done without breaking the bank right now, but I still like that tower light.

I'am thinking about getting a fuel ratchet but wondering how much I would use it.. I had the non fuel version before I did get a good amount of use from it just thinking about it.

 

[subarub4]

 

[Odd-job]

liking the low form factor plus usb power ports.

 

[subarub4]

liking the low form factor plus usb power ports.

To be honst I didn't know this yesterday until I took that picture, it's unlikely I would ever use the usb ports since I have a USB-C to lightning for my phone on my XC 4.0 I got 2hr 3M off a charge on high.. I have one Milwaukee battery which has lost a bar of battery permanently.

 

[subarub4]

I’m going to guess none of the air compressors Milwaukee has is enough to seat a tire on the rim?

 

[Fix Until Broke]

Typically the compressor isn't the limiting factor, it's the valve stem, even with the core removed.

One of these will resolve that issue

Google Search

 

[subarub4]

Typically the compressor isn't the limiting factor, it's the valve stem, even with the core removed.

One of these will resolve that issue

Google Search

I saw those and I was put off by the price I rather use the lighter method then pay so much for a tool I’m going to get so little use of.

 

[mikeinri]

I saw some DIY instructions to build one of those, looks pretty simple. But, unless you're going to use it often, seems pretty big to have to store for rare uses.

Mike

 

[subarub4]

Any issues with the M18 2604-20 drill? I’m thinking of getting a used one but wanted to be sure.

 

[mobiledynamics]

When it came out, I said I would never buy it - need it.
Ordered me a M18 compressor today....

Just so I can blow out the -lines- easily without needing to fire up the compressor.

 

[pwschuh]

I’m going to guess none of the air compressors Milwaukee has is enough to seat a tire on the rim?

Yes, it might... it depends upon the specifics of the situation. I have seen a 12V compressor used to seat a tire. It took pouring some water on the bead and pulling the tire onto the bead. But I wouldn't count on it always working.

 

[Odd-job]

When it came out, I said I would never buy it - need it.
Ordered me a M18 compressor today....

Just so I can blow out the -lines- easily without needing to fire up the compressor.

It’s nice having portable untethered compressed air.

Initially I didn’t see myself buying one either

 

[Odd-job]

Can someone make a tornador vortex tip for my dual m18 blower?

 

[subarub4]

Yes, it might... it depends upon the specifics of the situation. I have seen a 12V compressor used to seat a tire. It took pouring some water on the bead and pulling the tire onto the bead. But I wouldn't count on it always working.

For me it's motorcycle tires.

 

[assassin10000]

Anyone here using the new long reach ratchets? Thoughts on them if you are.

Considering upgrading from my non fuel, standard size one.

 

[mobiledynamics]

Not going to lie. The only RED disappointments in my purchase sofar has been the vacs. Sold the backpack. It was sitting around way toooo long and only used it 2X.

I am keeping the packout vac. It serves a purpose I suppose - cordless vac. Mediocre **** but it will make do for being a cordless.

 

[danski0224]

Not going to lie. The only RED disappointments in my purchase sofar has been the vacs. Sold the backpack. It was sitting around way toooo long and only used it 2X.

I am keeping the packout vac. It serves a purpose I suppose - cordless vac. Mediocre **** but it will make do for being a cordless.

Just wait for V3.0 or V4.0... I'm sure that they'll get it right...

 

[mobiledynamics]

I want the M18 Insepection Line just because ha !

I have the M18 handheld auger, as well as the Switchpack with 2 drums. They got those right outta the box the 1st time around !

 

[mobiledynamics]

I was doing some garage Clean up. I take it back. Aside from vacs, I am not too crazed about my M18 Sprayer.
I have not had this issue yet, but apparently the tanks are flawed and sooner or later, they to leak at the seams as well.

 

[ecotec]

Not going to lie. The only RED disappointments in my purchase sofar has been the vacs. Sold the backpack. It was sitting around way toooo long and only used it 2X.

I am keeping the packout vac. It serves a purpose I suppose - cordless vac. Mediocre **** but it will make do for being a cordless.

I am definitely not in love with my vacuum either. I have a different one, though. I have 0880-20. I figure that I will buy a new one in a few years, and donate the one I have.

I think that the heat gun is a disappointment as well. The first generation of heat gun is a pretty mediocre tool. I am hoping that future generations are much better. Any corded one is better. I have a 1980’s/90’s Milwaukee from an estate sale.

I do believe that they will be able to make cordless versions as good or better than corded ones eventually.

 

[Odd-job]

While I wouldn't mind a better heat gun, I am doubtful they can make one with noticeably more btu output. Battery to heat generation is challenging as there just isn't that much energy density in a battery.

Tried out a space heater on my power supply and got about 8 mins of output out of 4 X 6.0s.

Really think Milwaukee should be able to up its game in the vacuum department. TTI owns Hoover, Oreck and Dirt Devil apparently. Am still waiting for a m18 dual or quad, shop vac with an integrated dust separator.

 

[danski0224]

Electricians seem to like the cordless heat gun for shrink wrapping wire labels.

 

[1320]

The only Milwaukee tool that I disliked enough to get rid of was the M12 vacuum. I got a great deal on it and sold it for what I had into it.

 

[Badger 13]

I like my Milwaukee heat gun. For larger project that needs a heat gun, I will get out the electric one, but for smaller and quick projects I grab the Milwaukee. It works great for shrink wrap, or warming up stickers or decals for removal. Also works great for thawing out frozen locks.

 

[mrvm]

I have been doing some projects around the house that would benefit from something like the M18 tower light. Is it still the consensus that it is superior to the m12?

Both M12 & M18 tower are good choices depending on the task at hand. The M18 is brighter with dual power but heavier. The M12 is easier to transport because its compact and lighter.

 

[pbon]

I have 2 M18 tower lights and recently got an M12. I am reaching for the M12 most often now. It is 1/3 the size and weight while providing 2/3 of the light. I like it.

 

[Macduf]

Never thought I'd buy a transfer pump. Makes draining hot water tank so much easier.

 

[mikeinri]

Yup, draining a hot water tank pail-by-pail *****.

Worse, I remember draining a California King sized waterbed with a drill-mounted pump, several times over the years (moving, replacing a leaky mattress, replacing a non-functioning heater, moving again and again...). That would take hours at a time, and I always expected it to overheat and start a fire.

A pump like that Milwaukee would have been a game-changer (assuming the batteries could keep up).

Mike

 

[Odd-job]

Since we are talking about m18 transfer pump awesomeness thought you guys would appreciate this. I have been using mine to clean my kids' turtle tank. Does a great job sucking up the turds. Not as loud as the big plug in transfer pump.

On my 2nd now...

 

[pbon]

I have used mine to lower the water level in the 18x28 pool by 12-18” to prepare it for the winter covers. Takes a few hours and a bunch of batteries. Used it once to pump out a flooded elevator shaft (the sump pump broke), also requiring a few hours and a few batteries. Never tried sucking up a turtle turd but will put that on the bucket list.

 

[GeoBruin]

I use mine most often to pump water between the Rian barrels I have around the house.

 

[Macduf]

Worried it may have trouble with sediment in the bottom of the tanks.

 

[Odd-job]

Worried it may have trouble with sediment in the bottom of the tanks.

I sucked all sorts of muddy water through my last one. Had to replace the impeller eventually. Probably should have used a strainer.

Also didn't lubricate and clean the impeller as much as I should have. Sometimes the the impeller shaft would seize.

From my standpoint this one proved it can take abuse although I may have had better luck than some who drowned the electronics somehow.

 

[Odd-job]

Well my 7-9 inch grinder has been sitting in my garage for the last couple of weeks. Want this one to being fully dedicated to running a wire wheel. Any good suggestions?

Was trying to mod an 8 inch bench grinder wire wheel that I had laying around, but gave up realizing the Milwaukee exceeds the recommended RPM.

 

[mikeinri]

I sucked all sorts of muddy water through my last one. Had to replace the impeller eventually. Probably should have used a strainer.

Also didn't lubricate and clean the impeller as much as I should have. Sometimes the the impeller shaft would seize.

From my standpoint this one proved it can take abuse although I may have had better luck than some who drowned the electronics somehow.

Do they handle being run dry? That would be my only concern with using a strainer (blocking flow). If the sediment is bad enough, I agree, a strainer is a great idea, would just want to keep an eye on it.

Mike

 

[GeoBruin]

Do they handle being run dry? That would be my only concern with using a strainer (blocking flow). If the sediment is bad enough, I agree, a strainer is a great idea, would just want to keep an eye on it.

Mike

It somehow detects it is being run dry and shuts off. At least mine does.

 

[Odd-job]

It somehow detects it is being run dry and shuts off. At least mine does.

Probably the best part. I sometimes use my more powerful plug in pumps and then use the m18 transfer pump to finish it off once the water level gets low enough, knowing it won't self destruct itself. Who wants to wake up or set a reminder to check the water level?

Also would say its easy on batteries. Can run on non HO's just fine. Sometimes I size the battery relative to the pumping job.

 

[craftsman creep]

Dewalt is better.