Charles Harris
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I took a couple pictures for the Milwaukee 6SECONDSAWZALLCONTEST today. Both are awesome tools.
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I don't have that one but I do have a handful of other adapters and extensions from Milwaukee. They have all been very good quality. No problems with bit insertion, removal or retention
Thanks. I bought a 2654 off of eBay Friday and it should be delivered tomorrow. I think I will go ahead and pick up one of these adapters and give it a try.
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I enjoyed your comparison videos on the circular saws.if you don't mind running two platforms (I don't), then I'd use this opportunity to get into the Milwaukee Line. With the exception of the 18Vx2 Makita saw, Milwaukee M18 FUEL has the best circular saw, recipro saw and rotary hammer drills.
I own the dewalt gear. The circular saw is great, but not on the same level as the BL models by Milwaukee & Makita. The recipro saw is probably the second most powerful on the market, but vibrates like a bastard.
I bought one of the compact DCS 387 saws. When I unboxed it and tested it I couldn't believe how much vibration it had. I would be concerned it would shake the switches and battery apart. I returned it and bought the Milwaukee fuel. Dewalt needs to update their recip saws.
If anyone is looking for the makita 18vX2 saw. Home Depot has them on clearance for $58.03. I was able to get four at that price.
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I have the fuel Hackzall and Sawzall. If you have intensive demo work I would recommend getting a Sawzall. The hackzall is great for when you need to hold something with one hand and saw with the other hand.
If you don't need a cordless tool the 6519 is a great Sawzall and on sale for $99 right now.
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+1 for the Fuel Sawzall. Its an awesome tool.
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Ya but also its peoples preference on the tools a lot of people like dewalt.nailers if.you seen my.post yesterday i do not like them at all and im geussing you like bostich nailers and again i do not i like hitatchi for a nailer and paslode and il take a campbell hause stick framer over bostitch any day lol but thats just me lol
Great point. It would be way to subjective.
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Yeah I have the 2763 to get me out of a jam, when nothing else will work like a breaker bar with pipe extension. My air wrench saved me a few times and failed me other times. The 2763 is for those "other times" hopefully saving me from bringing out the torch or grinding wheel.
I have thought about getting the 2402 screwdriver but have read not very good reviews about it's 2401 non-fuel brother. Does the 2402 have advantages over using the 2404 drill?
Two advantages come to mind. Overall length and hex chuck. It's really just a 2403 with a different chuck. I really like mine. It awesome for stuff like installing cabinet hardware. It was the first fuel tool I bought. I bought it to replace a DCF610. There is a huge difference in power between the 2402 and the DCF610. I really like how easily you can switch over to drill mode on the 2402. It makes it really nice when switch between a countersink bit and driver bit. You only have to turn the mode selector ring. This way you don't have to readjust the torque setting. The chuck is different from the fuel impact. It's really easy to insert and remove bits with one hand. When you pull the collar forward to release the bit it stays forward until you inset the next bit.
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I agree that every mfg has good and bad tools. It be cool to have a ratio of good to bad for each mfg. example: brand 1 90:10, brand 2 70:30.I find that every tool company has its goods and bads and its preference at the end of the day i like some dewalt tools but im not the biggest fan of that company im more into milwaukee makita and bosch i find in my opinion there more geared to the pro and im finding that dewalt seems to be a better choice for the "hard core diy'er but im sure not everybody will agree with me but some will
I usually feel more comfortable trying a power tool from DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch, etc. It seems like the more of the manufacturers are starting to take advantage of their brand recognition and get into other markets.
Has anyone looked at the new DeWalt nailers at Home Depot. They look a lot like the bostitch nailers I have. The 15 ga even borrowed the blower, latch, and smart point from their bostitch cousins. I guess Home Depot thinks DeWalt will have a bigger following than bostitch in nailers too.
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Thanks for the warm welcome. It seems like TIA has a great group of frequent contributors.
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I was thinking of picking up a 2654 3/8" drive impact wrench. I saw the adapter and thought it might be nice for occasional use. I have a 2453 M12 1/4" impact driver that I use most of the time.
Does it hold the hex bits well? Is it easy to insert and remove bits. I assume overall length would be a drawback, but I would be ok with that for occasional use.
http://www.milwaukeetool.com/accessories/fastening/48-03-4405
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The sawzall was the one tool that really pushed me over to the M18 platform. I bought the DeWalt DCS387 and returned it after un boxing it. I couldn't believe how much more vibration it had over the corded sawzalls I've used. I picked up the fuel 2720 and couldn't be happier.I dont have a favorite brand per se,I go for quality versus price. Im not a contractor of anykind,my expertise is machining and metalworking.
Ive owned many Dewalts and still have several corded ones. Nowadays Im using Bosch 12v and porter cable 20v around the house.
I have a corded Bosch SDS drill and a corded Porter Cable HD circular.
Id probably buy into m18 if there was something I could use alot others may not have.
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Hello everyone.
I stubled across this forum after seeing some of the tools in action YouTube videos.
I'm a fellow tool nut. It seems like this group has a lot of good tips and information.
I don't work in the trades now but I did in my teens and early twenties. My dad and grandfather were plumbers. I grew up helping them on job sites. My uncle was a carpenter and I would spend a lot of time with him too. I learned to take care of my tools and appreciate quality. Now I just use my tools for advanced DIY and hobby. My wife was always asking why do you need all those tools around. I bought us a house built in the fifties last year. Now after I have remodeled both bathrooms and the kitchen she is starting to get it. Now maybe she will get off my back for having my big snap on box in the house. LOL
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I did not get the 2763 to remove lug nuts. I find my four-way tire iron just as quick. I plan to use the 2763 on those hard to turn rusted nuts I have used my air wrench on in the past. Some nuts where too tight for the air wrench and caused quite a problem. I got the 2763 with these nuts in mind, plus I can throw the 2763 in the truck to use away from the shop. The only advantage I see of the 2654 is weight. If I plan to use a impact for many nuts/bolts I can throw a 3/8" adapter on my M18 or M12 1/4" hex impact. I probably will finish tightening with a torque wrench anyway.
It sounds like you have a great use for the 2763. I'm very impressed with it. I just got the Fuel bug and saw a good deal on the 2763 pop up on eBay. If money wasn't an issue I would just buy the 2654 and keep the 2763. I've added a bunch of fuel tools to the tool box this year and can't justify keeping it.
I have picked up these this year.
M12 Fuel:
2402 screwdriver
2404 hammer drill
2453 impact driver
2520 hackzall
M12:
2426 multi tool
2460 rotary tool
2362 led lantern
M18 Fuel:
2603 drill
2712 rotary hammer
2720 sawzall
2731 circ saw
2763 impact wrench
M18:
2612 rotary hammer
I sold a pile of my DeWalt 20 & 12 volt stuff on eBay. I had a DCD995 Hammer drill and DCF886 impact. I never liked the hammer drill function on the DCD995 so I picked up the non hammer 2603 and got a rotary hammer. Wow what a difference. I'm really happy with the M12 Fuel 2463 in the place of the 18/20v impact driver. I had been thinking of getting the 2454 because I don't like using the 1/4 hex to 3/8 adapters. After thinking about it more I think the 2654 would fill the sweet spot for me. Big enough for lags and small lugs but small enough to not mind using for smaller projects. I might just end up keeping 2763 if it doesn't bring what I'm asking.
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My dad and grandfather were plumbers. I would work with them after school from an early age. The holehawg and sawzall were the go to tools. Lol I always got stuck pushing with a 2x4 from the ground while the holehawg rained chips down on me from above. I grew up with Milwaukee tools, but up until the fuel line I preferred DeWalt cordless tools.
Anyway back to the topic. Here are a few of my favorites
Cordless drills - Milwaukee Fuel M12 & M18
Corded drills - Holehawg
Cordless circ saw - Milwaukee Fuel 2731
Corded circ saw - DeWalt DWE 575
Cordless recip saw - Milwaukee 2720
Corded recip saw - Milwaukee 6519
Corded multi tool - Bosch mx30
Cordless multi tool - tbd
Nailers - Bostitch
Table saw - I like my Emerson made Ridgid 2424
One of my best friends is a descendent of Raymond Dewalt. It's funny because he talks about how much better he like the sawzall. His family doesn't have anything to do with the company. My understanding is the company was named after Raymond because he was the one that had the idea for the RAS.
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I bought a 2763 a couple months ago. It is awesome, but I just haven't used it that much. I sure would have loved it back when I used to run heavy equipment for a living. I have just used it to rotate tires on my Avalanche. It probably didn't need it but I had to try out my new toy Lol. I hate to say it but I listed the 2763 on eBay this week. I think I'm going to sell the 2763 and replace it with a 2654. I just think I would have a lot more uses for it and still be able to remove lugs on light duty vehicles occasionally.
Ben,
I was debating the same thing a couple months ago. I went with the 2763 and now I'm wishing I had went with the 2654. The 2763 is awesome, but just an overkill for little 1/2 ton truck lugs IMO.
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I have the 2603 also. I learned to set it in screw mode and adjust to the highest setting. Then when the bit grabs it doesn't try to twist your arm off. It's been working great for me. I don't see where it could hurt the drill.
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I had the DeWalt 12v drill, impact, and screwdriver. I recently replaced them with m12 fuel tools. I couldn't be happier. I wish DeWalt would make some brushless 12v tools.
I would recommend the 2404-22 over the DeWalt drill.
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Was it one of these. I do have some Scottish ancestors. Lol.