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Took my new M18 Fuel Sawzall and Diablo pruning blade for a test run in my woods. Yeah baby! Just as I had hoped. Ended up cutting about 1/4 face cord before it got dark.

When will it end!

I have been using "hex 2 square adapters" with my M18 impact driver but wanted a impact driver with more oomph. That is one of the reasons I just bought a M18 Fuel drill/driver set. I tested my new impact driver against the old impact driver using the same "hex 2 square adapter" and the new impact driver will tighten nuts tighter using the same "hex 2 square adapter". So I assume the adapter is stiff enough and has not yet started to loose torque.

When you say impact reducers do you mean these? http://www.harborfreight.com/10-piece-12-in-torque-limiting-extension-bar-set-69870.html I have been thinking about them but so far have resisted.

Slower than "nail & wood" demo saws? I picked these pruning saws figuring that they would have a more aggressive cut. The blades got delivered tonight and I won't have time to try them out for the next two days.

I'm waiting for some Diablo Pruning Reciprocating Saw Blades I ordered to prune trees and use in place of my chainsaw when I only need to make one or two cuts, instead of starting the chainsaw. From what I have found these Diablo blades http://www.homedepot.com/p/Diablo-9-in-x-5-Teeth-per-in-Fleam-Ground-Pruning-Reciprocating-Saw-Blade-5-Pack-DS0905FG5/203464786?keyword=203464786 that seem to fit my purpose. This will be my first use of a Reciprocating Saw so I was wondering if anybody have used these blades or had found some other blades to cut green wood.

I have three sets from various manufactures, one set is from HF, and they all seem to work fine for the light duty work I use them for. I can't tell any difference between them. For heavy duty work I use my M18 1/2" impact so the hex 2 square drive adapters are not stressed much but are used a lot. The Titan adapters do look pretty good.

I agree the today's Craftsman tools are nothing like the stuff from the 80's. Most of my Craftsman tools are from the 80's and would have to be really messed up before I would exchange them. I have exchanged some garden Craftsman stuff and even the shovels and pruning shears are not a even exchange. The last water hose I exchanged about five years ago was as good quality as what the older hose as far as I could tell.

My M18 Fuel Sawzall 2720-20 has been patiently sitting waiting for the Diablo blades I ordered for it. Just checked UPS and the package with the blades are going to be delivered today. I'm going to charge another battery pack and listen for the delivery truck.

I just got a 2653. I hope it is as powerful as you say.

Just picked up a M18 Fuel Sawzall 2720-20 from HD on sale for $179 - $35.80 (20%HF) = $143.20. I wanted to retire my hacksaw and also use the 2720-20 to cut/trim a few logs when splitting logs instead of starting my chainsaw just for a few cuts. My wife was asking for a electric chainsaw to prune trees, but I thought she might hurt herself if it kicked back. She is known as "Destructo" for a reason. She operates at one speed superfast and constantly breaks things. I thought a sawzall would be safer for her. When I told her it was cordless she was excited. She is now unattached to a electric outlet, maybe this is a mistake, she is now free to cut stuff all over our 18 acres. I also grabbed a Milwaukee 12 sawzall blade set. Now that I got back online I read that Diablo blades are good. So I ordered two Diablo blade sets for almost the price of the one Milwaukee set. I also see a Milwaukee 15 hole saw set on sale for $32 that gets me over $50 so I can use "HDHOLIDAY" to get $5 off. I have to quit reading, I have done enough damage to my wallet today.

Went to HD at about 11am on black friday and asked if they had any of the 5' step ladders left. They told me that the ladders where super hot and they sold out within minutes. I kind of expected that they would sell quickly. Later that night at about 11pm I went back on the HD website to see if they had cyber monday deals listed yet. All I found was the black friday ad. I scoured that ad again and was surprised that the next two closest HD's still had some of the 5' step ladders left, so I ordered one. Should have had them check the inventory at the other stores that morning, now I know better.

Internationaltool.com has the The 2797-22 FUEL hammer drill / impact combo for $199 and maybe a $15 gift card. Good deal I ordered a combo. http://professional-power-tool-guide.com/power-tool-forum/index.php?/topic/8127-milwaukee-m18-fuel-combo-199/

I ordered it and it was $199 after taking $15 from $214. So probably no gift card.

Do a followup on Kobalt you probably will be surprised.

The 2763 is a welcome addition to my garage. My past arsenal of air impact's, socket handle pipes and torches are so far unused since getting the 2763. I did not believe the torque numbers before I got it. I figured maybe 500 lbs but not 700 lbs. I'm a believer now!

If it was a Fuel I would try to deal with him, but a non fuel is not worth the breath.

I just spent the day using my new Craftsman clone of the 1745. It works sooo much better than the cheap (made in China) Wilton vise it replaced. It grabs onto the parts and holds while I beat and wrench on them. With the other vise I was constantly re tightening because the parts kept coming loose. With this vise I just snug the handle and the part stays put.

Best kept partly charged not empty or completely full.

Good to know!

Thanks Now I know the tools I couldn't find the receipt for are (somewhat) covered. Got remember to save those little pieces of paper.

Do they require a receipt with broken tools? I sent a copy in with my drill then thought that I better find receipts for the rest of my Milwaukee tools and could not find a receipt for three tools.

Ha, right after I wrote this a delivery truck pulled up with a new drill. So I have no complaints. Fast no hassle service replacing a used drill with a brand new one.

I sent in my 10 month old M12 drill for service because the led light would not shut off. It has been a week and nothing from them no email or drill. The tracking of the package I sent in showed delivered last week. Part of the reason I went with Milwaukee was reading of their great service including fast turn around. I was expecting to get the drill back within a week. What is the turnaround others have had with Milwaukee service? Should I expect my same drill or a reconditioned drill?

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