Milwaukee Power Tools

[OR VietVet]

Yea, I just turned it on just holding it mid air and my wrist torqued and when I realized it I tried to hold tight but the wrist always torqued. Knuckle busting for sure. Cannot wait.

 

[MainelyScott]

I’ve got a pretty nice collection of these, mostly 18 volt, but some 12 volt. All work excellent and I am very impressed by how long the batteries last. I’ve used the 7-1/4” circular saw to cut 2” oak with no problem. The impact driver and the drill are powerful enough for all my needs. The sawzall, disc grinder, and oscillating saw are all good too. I bought mine at the local lumber yard and have had no negative issues at all.

 

[rzabel]

Just picked up my recently purchased set of Milwaukee Battery Powered Tools. The first in line is the right angle 3/8" ratchet, model #2557-20, at 55 ft. lbs. of torque which as we all know is not for breaking things loose but to roll out or in quicker than by hand. I can get and will get a more powerful battery for it for more speed and power. I just want to see how it does in its stock set up.

Next is the 3/8" impact, model #2852-20, that has 600 ft. lbs. of torque and again I can get more powerful battery if want to.

Next is the 1/2" impact, model #2863-20, that has 1400 ft. lbs. of torque and I think, not sure, can get a more powerful battery if want to.

They all come with cases and a battery charger and 2 batteries.

I do have air compressor and the full gambit of air tools but wanted to try out the battery powered no air hose to deal with, set up.

Any experience out there with any of these?

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Always loved Milwaukie and have friends that swear by them. However, I'm so heavily invested in DeWalt now, I could never change. I even went to a 60V chainsaw that is amazing!

I don't think you can get more speed and power from different batteries though, only longer life.

 

[OR VietVet]

That's what I was talking about when I did the search and research for these tools. The reviews seemed to be overwhelming about the quality and warranty for the Milwaukee cordless tools. I will likely be using all three of them during the soon work of replacing a clutch in a 2012 Honda Civic.

 

[OR VietVet]

Always loved Milwaukie and have friends that swear by them. However, I'm so heavily invested in DeWalt now, I could never change. I even went to a 60V chainsaw that is amazing!

I don't think you can get more speed and power from different batteries though, only longer life.

The claim about the better batteries is more about the longer life but it also talks about a bit more power. I can only tell if I get them.

 

[BlackYukon]

The claim about the better batteries is more about the longer life but it also talks about a bit more power. I can only tell if I get them.

If you end up liking your M18 Impacts you should look into Milwaukee's M12 line of Impacts, I have their M12 3/8 Stubby and that little thing is a monster for the size and weight of it. When I installed my leveling kit it was the only impact I used, took every bolt off with ease. Highly Recommended.

 

[OR VietVet]

Thanks. I will keep that in mind. Right now I just want to use what I got and then tailor what I will do next.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

I really want 1/4” and 3/8” cordless ratchets but I do have an air line on a retractable reel that’s pretty easy to use so I’m still using the air versions. The cordless versions aren’t cheap.

I have the non fuel 3/8 ratchet. No real reason to get the 1/4 imho. They are the same size. Just use an adapter.

The nice thing about the non fuel ratchets is that they are a bit narrower at the head, plus way cheaper. A couple extra ft lbs of torque didn't matter to me.

I've got an old 1/2 craftsman cordless with several big batteries that hasn't failed to remove a bolt yet.



If I had a good air setup already I would not have gone for the cordless ones yet. Air has definite advantages, but it's nice to have no cords.

 

[TheAutumnWind]

The ratchets I don’t care for. The heads are much to large for me to use in tight quarters. Still prefer the cordless snapons

Non fuel versions have smaller heads

 

[TheAutumnWind]

Yea, I just turned it on just holding it mid air and my wrist torqued and when I realized it I tried to hold tight but the wrist always torqued. Knuckle busting for sure. Cannot wait.

Yeah those things are beasts. When my old craftsman finally dies I'll be looking to get one for sure.

 

[Floep]

But are the Miwaukies BRUSHLESS ?

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, all 3 of my recent bought tools are brushless.

 

[sumo]

But are the Miwaukies BRUSHLESS ?

yep. They make 12hd lith battery that cost more than the bare tool itself and weights like a 10lbs alone around $350

 

[kirkdv]

Yes, all 3 of my recent bought tools are brushless.

But are the Miwaukies BRUSHLESS ?

All Milwaukee FUEL tools are brushless.

 

[OR VietVet]

All Milwaukee FUEL tools are brushless.

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[Dantheman1540]

Just bought a Milwaukee M18 hand held blower to clean my roofs off with and to slowly start my conversion from Porter Cable to Milwaukee.

Shocked how well this thing works! I purchased an XC8 battery with it and blew for 20 minutes non stop and only lost 1 bar of power.

 

[OR VietVet]

The other day I was working on my Harley and was wanting to take off quick connect adapters for the old backrest and carrier assembly. The side struts for the rear fender have three attachments at each side. The middle adapter was held in place with an allen head fastener. I used a long 3/8" ratchet and a good strong Snap-On allen socket. I tried by hand force and I could just feel the female allen head starting to round out on the inside. I broke out the 3/8" new Milwaukee impact. Just a couple of quick burst of reverse and it rattled the threads just enough to break loose and unthread out with no further problems. The claims were right. I could feel the torque, set at max power setting, and do believe that this same tool can be used to remove lug nuts as I have seen in you tube videos. So far I am sold on these Milwaukee tools I bought.

My air compressor was just sitting there sniveling about me not caring as much any more.

 

[Dantheman1540]

I have found many scenarios where I'm starting to strip our round out a fastener with hand tools. Grab an impact gun and really put some down/force on it boom comes right out!

My air compressor is reserved for tire inflation and leak down tests now. R.I.P. little buddy lol.

 

[OR VietVet]

Yes, my leak down equipment will need my compressor. It is also very handy for tire inflation and blowing off/cleaning surfaces while working on the rig. Does a pretty great job of blowing out radiators and other coolers up front that get crap in them while driving.

 

[Dantheman1540]

Its funny because when I was planning my dream garage 5 or 6 years ago I had drawn a small block room in the back corner to house a giant air compressor and drop down hoses from the ceiling. Now I have a dedicated work bench to charging cordless tools and remembering which batteries are charged and which are dead.