khariV
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I've got the M12 version. I've actually ended up using it quite a bit more than I had thought I would for tight spaces. Before using it, I had one of those direction changing do-dads, but it just wasn't up to drilling a hole in a stud for running a wire through. The right angle M12 had no problem at all going through 3 stacked 2x studs. I've used it quite a lot to put in L brackets underneath sagging stairs where a regular drill just won't fit. Now, I wouldn't use it for a full electric rough-in, but for here and there when I need to drill or screw in a tighter space, I'm very happy with it.
Downsides - none really. The paddle switch takes a little getting used to and the forward/reverse switch isn't like any other M12 or M18 tool I own, but I imagine that's primarily because of the form factor. Battery life is fine - again, I don't use it all day long so a fuel version would likely not add much value for me.
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Cam Milwaukee get on with making a brushless jigsaw Its way overdue.
Hopefully when it does come out, it'll have a dust blower and an LED.
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I walked out today to pick up my mail and there was a squishy package from Waukesha, Wisconsin. I opened it up and... surprise! I had been selected to get a free t-shirt and stickers from Milwaukee.
I guess there is a benefit to registering your tools!
(and yes, I just saw that my toes snuck into the picture - sorry for that....)
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I was eyeballing the Milwaukee 2720-20 but it doesn't appear to be for sale on the site (either click through on the flyer or browsing directly). Is it just sold out?
Looking at the prices, I wish I hadn't already bought the 7 1/2" Fuel Circular Saw (2731). Even with shipping, USD $163 is a killer deal.
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Another thing to consider - if you're interested in a rolling type stand, the Ridgid MSUV (AC9945) is fantastic. While it's not as easy to raise as the Bosch Gravity-Rise T4B, it's also almost $100 cheaper. I had to go for a rolling stand as I got really tired of setting up my base (and before that, saw horses and plywood) and lugging out my heavy a$$ saw just to make a couple of quick cuts. With a rolling base, it's no problem at all to wheel it out, pop it open and you're up and running in under 2m - no back aching 75lb miter saws to lift.
HD had it on special for $149 during the holidays, so it may go back to that at some point during the next sales rush - (Father's day anyone?)
Then again, if you're going for a smaller / lighter saw, it isn't as big of a deal - especially if you get the Dewalt with the free base!
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I remember reading that Milwaukee had redesigned some components of the battery as part of the 5 AH battery, though I can't find the original press release online. The graphics and info is still available on toolguyd though (http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-m18-5ah-battery/) if you want to take a look. It looks like the redesign improved water channeling and vibration protection.
I've already got too many 4.0 batteries to start replacing them with 5.0's, but if you're starting fresh, there's no reason not to go for the newer ones I'd say.
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I've got the Milwaukee 6955-20. I bought a recon from CPO when they were having a recon sale so got a killer deal. Once I squared it up, it cuts straight and true every time. I can't speak to some of the other saws, but a buddy of mine has a Dewalt 780 with the crunchy slides that's really hard to push. The slides on the Milwaukee are quite nice. You will have to invest in a stock clamp if you're into that sort of thing, as the saw doesn't come with one. The Bosch one fits and works well.
One thing I can add is - get yourself a good quality blade. The difference between the stock blade and a chopmaster is night and day for rigidity and staying true cutting through PT 2x12s.
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That's an amazing surprise - it's quite cool when your better half feeds your addiction. I found a Milwaukee tool belt under the Christmas tree this year and was just totally blown away that my wife managed to surprise me with something I really needed and had been eyeballing for some time, even though I hadn't told her.
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I've never had that problem with my 2731. It sounds like you might have gotten a dud. I'd take it back to where you bought it.
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I've got both the M18 Fuel and M12 Fuel drills / impacts. (well perhaps all 4, not both?)
Anyway, I have to say that for most things around the house, I go for the M12s. I've had zero problems with power and battery life is fantastic. I've even attached a drillbrush to my drill to scrub the shower and tubs and it works like a champ.
Don't get me wrong, the M18s are really, really nice. However I just don't usually need the extra runtime and power for most of what I do around the house. I recently hung a 28" extension ladder from my portico roof joists, which required building a bracket mount point out of triple stacked PT 2x's assembled with 4" lags. My M12 impact (2453) drove every one of them without a hitch. Since there was drilling and screwing, I carried both the drill and the impact driver on my belt for the project and I have to say, it weighed a whole lot less than if I would have had to carry my M18s. If you were carrying them all day at work, the M18s would certainly be worth the weight, but for home projects the M12s are quite nice.
You really can't go wrong with either, but for the money, the FUEL combo with an extra battery is under your budget and will give you a lot of bang for the buck.
As far as bits go - I bought quite a few of the Impact bit sets during the EOY sales and they've worked out fine. I do like the Milwaukee bit holder better than the Dewalt ones that I used to have - better magnets. I've got a set of the FlexTorque ones, but I haven't had the need to break them out just yet.
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When the reviewers say that the milwaukee beats the makita, I believe that may be referring to a comparison of how each tool performs with 2 batteries. If you look at those numbers, the Milwaukee handily beats the Makita for number of cuts and ft. of OSB cut. The Makita is still probably more powerful, but the longevity does go to Milwaukee.
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Facebook? That totally explains how I missed it. I haven't been on FB in quite a few years.
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I was poking about on milwaukeetool.com tonight when I ran across something interesting that I hadn't seen in any of the pre-announcements.
Lots more pics and a bit more info on the official page.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/batteries-and-chargers/48-59-1204
Since it's sequential, I'm guessing that the FastForward button is the "Start charging the next battery" button.
It doesn't appear to be available yet, but I can certainly see the appeal for those with lots o' M12 batteries to charge.
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I seen that earlier but I'm waiting for milwaukee to have these deals so i can jump on extra Battery
You mean something like these perhaps?:
Free Starter Kit (battery & charger) when you buy 2 M18 bare tools
http://www.toolbarn.com/specials/milwaukee-starter-kit.html
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Free Bare Tool or Battery when you buy a M12 Kit
http://www.toolbarn.com/specials/milwaukee-bare-tool-special.html
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Jigsaws can do curves. Mini-circular saws... well, you might be able to force the blade into a curve without it binding up, but the result will be ugly.
For straight cuts - either will do well, especially if supported to keep them on a straight line.
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Hi all -
I just wanted to share a pleasant surprise that I got from big red yesterday.
So I've been eyeing an inspection camera (2314-21) ever since the review video was posted a while back. I can't tell you the number of times I've had to cut chunks out of the drywall to see what was going on, but I bet my wife could....
Anyway, the 10% off coupon at CPO the other day, combined with the "Free 2.0 M12 Battery" promotion going on at CPO finally convinced me to pull the trigger. The free 25' tape measure didn't hurt either.
Well, I finally got around to opening up my new toy last night and what did I find inside? A coupon directly from Milwaukee for ANOTHER free M12 battery!
So, the haul is:
1 Inspection Camera Kit (with 1.5 M12 Battery)
1 Free 2.0 M12 Battery
1 Free 25' Tape Measure
1 Free 1.5 M12 Battery directly from Milwaukee
I know the 10% off isn't rolling anymore, but if anyone is in the market for a camera, this seems like a pretty good package deal to me.
(oh yeah, the camera itself is really cool - amazing resolution and a 9' cable... so THAT's why there's a horrible draft coming from my outlet box...)
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$169? Hrmmm... I'd love to get it to replace the 3 multi-voltage chargers I've got mounted on the wall, but I can't honestly say that I need it. Maybe I'll wait for a sale and satiate my red addiction with the M12 vacuum for now.
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I am surprised that no one has hit upon the obvious answer - both! Get the M12 set for sticking in your tool bag to carry around for day to day projects and get the M18 models for heavy duty work!
But seriously, the M12's are powerful enough to do just about anything short of building a new room on your house, though I suspect they could probably be pressed into service do that as well. I second the opinion that you should go Fuel. You can find the brushed versions cheaper, but the power and runtime of the Fuel models are definitely worth the extra $$$.
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I actually used the Dewalt right angle adapter for about a year. It worked just fine for building some small projects for my children; for driving screws and even the occasional drill hole.
The big problem I had with it was that, by design, it is a bit floppy and hard to control. It spins around the drill axis as the drill turns and when the torque increases to anything more than a pre-drilled hole, the whole thing starts to spin. For small screws this is no problem. Using it to drive a spade bit or a screw larger than 3/4" - I ended up needing a third hand - one to hold the drill, one to hold a pair of pliers to steady the right angle adapter and a third hand to place the screw and/or hold the hinge/bracket in place. Magnetic bits and double sided tape only got me so far until I got fed up and just bought the right angle drill. Did I absolutely need it? Probably not, but then again, it made my life easier, wasn't too expensive and works well for what I need it for.