Conductor562 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 So, what did everyone get for Christmas? As expected, I got the Fuel grinder and 7-1/4" circ saw. I also have $180 worth of HD gift cards that will surely add another member to my Milwaukee family. I'm thinking a couple of bare M12 tools. Maybe a right angle drill, just depends what mood I'm in at the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 got a corded Milwaukee 7 1/4" tilt-lok and some blades strictly for the shop, and a 2790-20 jobsite radio as my wife stole my little one for yard work....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 I have that the same circ saw. Finest cutting saw I have ever used when outfitted with a Diablo blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 nice needed something stationary if you will, won't be leaving the work bench.......ya got a few different blades tooth wise so should be good to go.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Nice hauls guys!Conductor, I would reconsider the right angle drill if I were you.. it's probably my least favorite m12 tool.. the trigger control is a little funky and it's very underpowered. The overload protection cuts in way too easily. I'm hoping they upgrade it soon to fuel as its in desperate need.. I'm just one man's opinion though, I'd be curious to hear what others think about it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 good to know I was looking at one just the other day ......and decided to hold off...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 No pictures but I ended up with 2 Kershaw folding knives, a new pair of blakladder work pants, a preorder for the new 6" woodpeckers one time tool pocket rule, festoolproducts.com gift card, an IOU for the not yet released making BL 18v circ saw and a bunch of other smalls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NERemodeling Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 good to know I was looking at one just the other day ......and decided to hold off......good move imo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 Given your testimony, I'll probably pass on it as well. It was more of a "handy now and then" type thing anyway. I've thought about an M12 drill driver. I've got the 12 Mac in the shop for the winter, but come spring it'll be back on the trailer and I've took a liking to the smaller size for many applications. I'm not really even concerned whether it's Fuel or not to be honest.I'm also considering the 3/8" Fuel impact wrench. Again, I have the Mac in the shop for winter, but it'll be back on the trailer before long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 26, 2014 Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 The only thing even remotely tool-related I received was a certificate towards a new smart phone. I guess it will be easier to surf for new tools during down times at work.Travis:1. As others have said, the M12 right angle drill is pretty 'meh'. I think I've used mine once. If you want to play with one for a couple of months, you are welcome to use mine.2. I have the M12 Fuel hammer drill. I like it a ton.3. I love my M12 Fuel 3/8" impact wrench, but it is certainly not overwhelmingly powerful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 26, 2014 BK: Thanks for the offer, but you guys have changed my mind on the RA drill.Do you ever use the hammer function on the M12 drill? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy prospector Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 My girlfriend got me the Milwaukee 6 1/2" fuel circular saw, M18 LED Lantern/Flood Light, and two of the M18 5.0 batteries. I think that the 7 1/4" saw might have been better, but since I am left handed the 6 1/2" saw does fit me better. You gotta love a girl that thinks RED though. BTW she is a red head. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 i got a klein backpack from my buddies at TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frankiegarcia19 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 thats the only tool related things i got, wife bought me cloths:( dam u wife, she said i have enough tools and too many knives.lol she right 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BK13 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 BK: Thanks for the offer, but you guys have changed my mind on the RA drill.Do you ever use the hammer function on the M12 drill?Never. I have access to 18v DeWalt rotary hammers at work, so I don't really need it. Now that you mention it, I'm a little curious how well the hammer function works.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I'd really like to try the function out on that one too BK. I had and sold the M12 Fuel drill last December after I built a hearth pad with it, keeping the 4.0 pack. I really wanted that Hammer model though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Wifey got me the milwaukee rotary tool kit and makita Impact socket set other than that gift cards other than that I got a BAD ASS RIGHT ANGLE IMPACT KIT FROM THE TOOLS IN ACTION SANTAS!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chadlanthier Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Yep my seems to think I have too many tools to. They just don't understand. I got clothes and some cash, as well as a gift card for my favorite restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR99 Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I got the M18 Fuel Grinder, and M18 Blower. Plus the Hole Hawg I got from Dan and Eric I cant wait to put that through its paces. The next big purchase is an Impact wrench, SDS drill, laser distance measure, and some really nice nut drivers. That's one the big list of things I would like to have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samuel L. Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 Only tools I got was a magnetic wrist band and knee pads then again I kind of gave myself a M12 grey heated hoodie and am loving it. Other than that I got a new belt I needed one badly, a compact folding snow shovel. Best gift was this though was a well my 2 little brothers are 4 and 6 and they got some kick but Nerf guns so my parents gave me a modest one to even the score I have probably played with them for 4 hours in only 2 days really brings back the kid in me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigmikez Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 I got the M18 Fuel Grinder, and M18 Blower. Plus the Hole Hawg I got from Dan and Eric I cant wait to put that through its paces. The next big purchase is an Impact wrench, SDS drill, laser distance measure, and some really nice nut drivers. That's one the big list of things I would like to have. DR let me k ow how u like the blower man I seen it today at HD and almost picked it up CUS u really liked the ryobi blower but my grandma and aunt stole mine I want one for the garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted December 27, 2014 Report Share Posted December 27, 2014 my wife got me the bosch 47p bit set, 13p jigsaw blade set and a 3p jigsaw blade set, definitely happy about that, because my new jigsaw just came with 3 or so stock blades. then she added some giftcards from HD, lowes and amazon.....best wife ever plus I got a bada$$ right angle driver from the TIA santa - cant wait for next year to try it out. I already know for what I gonna use it, outdoor furniture - the tight spaces you can barely reach with a driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conductor562 Posted December 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 Well, Conductor Jr. and I went to HD to spend our gift cards.I decided I wanted an M12 drill, and had pretty much decided I wanted the 1/2" Fuel kit (2403-22) for $179. When I got to looking at it I thought "damn, that's big for a 12V". Holding it up next to the M18 Fuel, it was the same length and damn near as tall. I also looked at the brushed 2407-22 kit for $99.Seeing how the whole purpose of getting an M12 drill was to reduce size, weight, and bulk, the 2407 at nearly half the price just made more sense. I got it, some consumables which included a 40T Diablo for the new circ saw, and went on my way. I also bought a pair of the Milwaukee scissors. I hated paying $20 for them when there were other nice scissors for half, but I have to admit the Milwaukee's were the nicest scissors there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madman_us Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I bought the 3pack husky scissors for 5 bucks before x-mas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted December 28, 2014 Report Share Posted December 28, 2014 I also took a trip to the HD store today and picked up a bit set ($9) and a freud 10" 60t blade with my gift card.... funny I had the Milwaukee angle scissors in my hand today but put them back...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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