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Discussion in 'Garage / Workshop' started by Sig45, May 20, 2020.

  1. Nov 22, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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    I trim my beard about once every 2 days; grows way too fast as you learn to keep it down with a 7 month old who's hands are faster than the speed of light :annoyed:
     
  2. Nov 22, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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    I remember reading one rant about the M18 trimmer, was it the string they disliked or something else?
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2023 at 8:57 AM
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    I can't/don't recall Senator. :D
     
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    I can grow like 14 really long beard hairs. The rest of my body however.. Makes no sense.

    What also makes no sense is how the M18 circular saw and Fuel sawzall runs for days on like 2 batteries. Absolutely worth the buy if anyone was on the fence.
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2023 at 9:03 AM
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    :rofl::rofl::rofl:

    I'm just glad my kid's gonna be able to grow a full beard. Problem is, his hair grows so fast that I can literally create a pony tail from his hair as it sits right now. Yeah, 7 month old has more hair than kids at 2-3 years old :crapstorm:

    Have to say, I got the M12 Fuel circular saw, and it does not deplete battery life as much as I thought it would.
     
  6. Nov 22, 2023 at 9:54 AM
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    Is it a real thing? I could use this
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2023 at 2:03 PM
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    I haven't used a m18 trimmer but I've tried the Milwaukee 0.95 line in my echo and while it worked decent it has not replaced my preferred trimmer line.
     
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    easiest way to spot an AI-generated image is to look at fine details like wording. is 'Milwaukee' clearly spelled, and in typical font for the brand?
     
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    i've got the pre quik-lok trimmer. it does everything i need it to, but it technically doesn't have enough balls for edging the sidewalks. though i still force it to do it-- a few washers, 2 free construction scrap saw blades, and 1 new reverse-thread nut hold it all together. pain to balance it on the shaft though. i just can't currently justify buying a whole new trimmer for the quik lok function for the real edger attachment.

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  12. Nov 22, 2023 at 4:27 PM
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    I want to edge the lawn and knock down some weeds not survive the next apocalypse with garden tools :rofl: looks badass but sucks to hear about the lack of oomph

    Maybe I just need to go gas
     
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  13. Nov 22, 2023 at 4:28 PM
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    I was looking at it on my phone. Looked real but it’s not.
     
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    I've got the latest version of the trimmer that has various attachments. My lot is just under an acre. I can trim the entire yard (including edging my driveway and walkways) twice with the 8.0 battery. I am using it on low (turtle) speed. Never had the need for high. I also have the hedge trimmer attachment and the polesaw attachment. All work great. The trimmer attachment is heavy for level or overhead use, but it's great for ground level. I use the shoulder strap when using it.

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    keep in mind that because mine is pre-quick lock, this is the same gearing as the trimmer head being repurposed. it's entirely possible that the newer versions have better power, or different gearing in the purpose-specific attachments. i'm not made of enough money to try it myself!
     
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  16. Nov 22, 2023 at 4:58 PM
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    Yeah I got way less land than that.

    Ok, just gotta wait for a great deal on one!
     
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  17. Nov 22, 2023 at 4:59 PM
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    You and me both, I didn't wanna buy one and hate it. Though I will say there isn't a single Milwaukee tool I own that I dislike.
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2023 at 5:01 PM
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    People are good about posting deals here, especially with the holidays approaching. Keep an eye out.
     
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    You'll be GTG.
     
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    I wish it was.
     
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