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Yeah it would work for a back of shelves or maybe paneling. Beats using a hammer! Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

For sure! You lived to drill another day... haha Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I have their electric stapler and it works well. I don't know what I would use 1" brads for though? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Great video. Glassy and Protool fight postponed... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Great video. I use my impacts to drill frequently. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

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I would like to see them get into the outdoor power equipment game. A trimmer and better designed blower would be a good start.

That is a good point, I don't expect to buy enough blades to even consider the price difference. I use my tools in my garage mainly so using a corded saw is not a big deal nor is it a tool I use very often. Since I got the M12 fuel impact and hammer drill I am so impressed I expected the saw to be just as good. I have a 4.0, a 2.0 and two 1.5 M12 batteries and for the M18 I have two 3.0 and a 5.0. I feel I have enough batteries in either line to run a saw for a few cuts. Like I said, most of my cuts I use my miter saw or table saw anyway. I feel like the 6.5" M18 is probably better for me though. I don't want the saw to feel like a toy and I like the idea of the blade on the left. I have only ever used a sidewinder saw and it always feels awkward to me being right handed.

That being said, if the m12 is a joke I don't want to waste my money. I have used my m12 hackzall to cut a few boards that I didn't feel like getting my corded saw out. Normally I try to stick to the rule if a job would have worked smoother with a certain tool or if it requires a certain tool I buy one. Then I decide the quality needed. A few uses, check harbor freight, moderate/frequent use I look for better quality. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I don't really need the 7 1/4" if I need the depth of a full size I will use corded. Plus I like that the blade is on the left on the smaller saws. I saw IHL has the m12 for 159 cad, not sure on shipping to Ohio though? Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

I use deck boards for the patio chairs and tables I build and my bar and counter top in my outdoor kitchen. I can use corded if I needed too plus I use my miter for 99% of my crosscuts and my table saw for any rip cuts. Milwaukee advertises that saw make 170 or so cuts per charge, I was curious if that is legit. I would only need a few cuts here and there and it would be way cheaper for me to get the m12 vs m18 Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Welcome Mike. This is a great place. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Do you have many trees or beds to trim around? Are you extremely picky about your sidewalk and driveway edges? I still have a Husqvarna trimmer from my lawn business I closed a few years ago but when it dies I may switch to cordless. I have a ton of beds but I use weed killer to put a small edge around everything to cut down on trimming. As for the sidewalks and driveway, I tilt my trimmer to the side a little and run it along the edges. It keeps the grass back just fine without needing an edger. There are many variables when it comes to lawns regardless of the size. If you have several trees a cordless leaf blower is not going to replace a gas blower, but for blowing off your sidewalks it should work fine. I have the Milwaukee M18 blower and I would never attempt to use it for leaves, Dewalt may have a better one though? If you know to use the trimmer correctly you don't need extreme power. I had guys that would run the head of the trimmer against fences, houses, sidewalks, etc instead of using the tip of the string. Then wonder why it wouldn't trim it well and why they always had to restring it. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Ok for someone who only ever cuts 2x or deck boards plus plywood how would you rate the M12 fuel 5 3/8" vs the M18 fuel 6 1/2"? The M12 claims to cut 2x lumber and I have both lines with multiple batteries for both. Sorry to hijack the topic... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Wow that video was pretty great. As Protool said, that is way more advanced than most youtube videos.

On a side note my shelf is looking good in its new home Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Moving the shelf opened up a hole in my wall that was way worse than I thought. My sill plate is rotted along with the bottom of my studs, the backer board and the wood siding. I guess I am glad I found it now before I covered the wall in osb. That electrical outlet was a mess, I put a double gang box and 2 outlets in today. Protool its not mold, its the black back side of the backer board that goes behind the wood siding. After I dig out the foundation and put in a treated 2x8 along the bottom outside it should be ok. I am going to cut the studs and scab in a piece of 4x4 as a new sill plate. The whole wall is loose when you hit it. its not really weight bearing luckily. Now that I have to tear out even more of my drywall I am going to do OSB for sure. I hate finishing drywall and OSB will allow me to open the wall up again easily if I ever need to.

Well I found a disaster to deal with... Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

It's not insulated, just drywalled. T1-11 is around 25 to 30 per sheet, 7/16 osb is 10. I am going for function more than fashion since it's my work shop. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

As most of you know from my other thread I am in the process of organizing my garage shop. I was 2/3's of the way done until tonight when I decided to move my shelf/bench I made 11 years ago. Behind the shelf there are a couple holes I forgot were there from an old bathroom medicine cabinet the previous owner had in the wall (no idea why???) and water damage (I let my roof leak way longer than I should have). I am trying to decide whether to patch the drywall or cover all or part of the wall with OSB. I plan to move my band saw, drill press and mechanic tool cart against that wall and I feel like the osb will give me more flexibility on future shelves or french cleats. What did you guys use for your shop walls and are you happy or wish you had something else?

I am in the middle of tackling the single bay side of my garage now and It is a mess. I moved the shelves and ran into all kinds of problems from having to tear apart the wiring I rigged up 10 years ago to now the middle legs are on a high spot in the concrete and I need to trim them or tear it apart and start over (which I am leaning towards). This should be interesting...

Yeah they get some in. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

We bought a nice propane patio heater there a few years ago too. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

They get random things in. I have bought a chisel set and hand saws there before that were decent for the money. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk

Sorry to hear that. It is the toughest part of life. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk