Milwaukee Tools

I just checked the status on mine in the shop, still waiting on parts.

But luckily I have my Sthil that is very capable!

I know that I was impressed with the Makita trimmer I bought my mom for Mother’s Day, that thing was wicked light (7lbs with battery) I was up in the air between the Ryobi and the Makita for her, and the weight was a big factor. The Ryobi was like 12 lbs!
The big reason I got the Milwaukee string trimmer was that there was a deal running on MSC industrial that included the pole saw attachment, as well as a 3’ extension segment for the cost of just the trimmer with battery! And it came with another battery and charger because it wasn’t a “bare tool”.
So, even if the trimmer isn’t great, it’ll still be useful as a pole saw!

 

Not to get too off-topic here, but I'm super happy with the

$218 EGO Power+ ST1521S 15" String Trimmer with POWERLOAD and Carbon Fiber Split Shaft Weed Wacker 2.5Ah Battery and Charger Included

EGO powerload timmer. Pair it with a couple 5.0 batteries, and it goes for hours.

 

https://slyhardware.com/product/mil...ordless-hackzall-reciprocating-saw-tool-only/

M18 Sawzall for 79 plus tax free shipping for tool only. Seemed like a pretty good deal. Thoughts?

Its m18 but not "Fuel".

 

I'd be all over that!

 

Hello fans of the 'Waukee products.

 

I just purchased a saw, already have 2 chargers and 3 batteries. 1/2" impact, vacuum and now this saw so far. My work has used a few different brands of impacts, to include Dewalt and Snap-On. They stick with what holds up better, Milwaukee is all they buy now.

 

Generally speaking I go for the smaller but more batteries approach. Mainly because I don't use tools in a prolonged single use enough to justify the bigger 6.0, etc batteries over 2 3.0s for example, but also because changing a battery real quick is easy, and lets me buy more tools as a "tool only" config.

 

Overheating is a real possibility with the small batteries if you are using them with more demanding tools. It sounds like your current tools don't fall into that high-draw category. I run a cordless m18 angle grinder pretty frequently... With the smaller AH batteries they will go into limp mode after a minute or two of usage. I had to pickup a HD 9.0 battery to run the grinder in any capacity.

 

Has Ridgid priced itself out as Milwaukee tools have come down a little in price? That being said I would consider Rigdig’s portaband for the price with a battery even though I would have three different chargers etc… saw a deal a week ago for the deep cut Ridgid portaband for $179 with 4aH battery and charger!

 

Thanks! Giving one a go for that price!

 

Just pulled the trigger too. Hopefully, it shows up before July 15th

Also, just wrapped up a Dryer belt replacement using nothing but

$88 Milwaukee 2457-20 M12 Cordless 3/8" Sub-Compact 35 ft-Lbs 250 RPM Ratchet w/ Variable Speed Trigger

this

 

There was a post on here the other day. Someone had bought a Milwaukee style Dremel Tool. Anybody know where I can find that? I just looked on Home Depots page and didn't find it.

 

AMAZING deal on the new 3rd gen compact impact + 2 high output batteries for 300 at home depot. The batteries alone are worth 160ish.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...tteries-Charger-2854-20-48-59-1862S/316086547

 

I recently got one of those, but it was a combo deal through Home Depot. Came as a free bonus tool with a kit of the M12 Impact Driver and Drill Driver.

Here it is as a tool only

 

That might be my new favorite tool. Just swapped a motor into a 4runner and there are a bunch of bolts that you can only get a click or two out of a normal ratchet.

 

Thank You for the information. My store has one in stock even.

 

Anyone here bought the M12 or M18 grease gun? Curious if it leaks like a mofo like my manual one does. Got a nice foot wide puddle of superlube next to my box thanks to this heat.