suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Should I get the m12 fuel hackzail or the m12 brushed hackzail or the m18 hackzail. I want to use it for cutting old work boxes and cutting pipe on the jobsite. I have more m18 batteries but I do have m12 batteries just the 2.0s.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 all three of those will do you fine, it all boils down to budget I personally would go for m12 fuel power and small size Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Idk I was hoping for someone with some first hand experience Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turner85 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Is the m18 brushed? I'm a sucker for whatever is most current model. If that's the m12 fuel I'd go with that. From what I hear and believe the m12 fuels are not far from the performance of standard m18 brushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckie155 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I have the m12 hackzall, an I'm really not a big fan of it. I've used maybe a hand full of times. Maybe the fuel 12v would do better. A couple of the guys I work with have the m18 hackzall and it works just as well as normal m18 sawzall. I know you said your wanting it for cutting boxes in, but as far as cutting pipe I'd definitely recommend the m12 bandsaw. One xc battery will last about 2 days, and that running an average of 200 feet of 3/4 or 1" emt a day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duckie155 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Sorry it's probably help if I atleast said why I didn't care the the m12 hackzall. It seems alil weak an drains batteries pretty quick for repeative cutting pipe. It's nice because small and light, you can get into tighter spaces than regular sawzalls. Also it's great for small quick cuts, just not for using all day every day like I had hope to use it for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 So the m18 be better than I mostly want a compact sawzail for my stuffSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 The M12 Fuel is your best balance of power and size. M12 brushed is underpowered and the M18 seems a bit much. I have the Fuel and it's a joy to use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 It's just I already have a lot of m18 tool so I got plenty of batteries while in he m12 line I just got a impact and drill with three batteries Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremon Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Tough call then. You really should use XC batteries with the Hackzall, so if you only have compact M12 usually the right answer is sticking in the battery platform you have more invested in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I know right. I love my m12 impact I use it more than my m18 and I don't wanna have to lug around multiple batteries for just one toolSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 And you got the xc 2.0 on my m12 batteries while my m18 are xc 4.0Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Idk I was hoping for someone with some first hand experienceSent from my iPad using Tapatalkdude that is first hand experience I didn't just guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 dude that is first hand experience I didn't just guess.What do you use on the daily I leaning more on the m18 in general Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comp56 Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I have them all I grab the M12 fuel because of the power and size like I posted the first time. if you have many batteries in the m18 and not as many in the m12 so be it. you asked for first hand experience your better off with the fuel m12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles Harris Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I don't have any experience with the brushed ones. I do have the M12 Fuel. It's an awesome tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I was looking at this one herehttp://t.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-18-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Hackzall-Reciprocating-Saw-Tool-Only-2625-20/202196547Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Hi Tyler, I have the Milwaukee M12 2420 Hackzall. This is the brushed version and not the FUEL version. I'm not impressed with this tool. It's under powered in my opinion.I used it to cut some screws that were a little too long.I screwed some plywood boards together and the screws were stickingout the back side. I decided to just cut them off using the 2420 Hackzall witha Metal cutting Milwaukee blade and it took a bit too long for my liking. I wasexpecting it to go through it like butter but It almost struggled with simpledrywall screws. Takes a long time to cut through a 2x4 as well. I do like the size, it's very portable and easy to use. I will be picking up the FUEL versionin the future. I received the 2420 for free when I bought the 2453 Impact Driver so I can'tcomplain. My Vote:Milwaukee M12 2520 FUEL Hackzall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Ok so I just save up for m12 fuel addition with the purchase of some more m12 batteries Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Quick question: What are the old work boxes made out of? If I have something similar here in the shop, I can try cutting it up and giving you a better review. I'll also look for some EMT and Copper pipes that I may have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 To put old work boxes you cut out plaster and I been working in older homes so it's lathe construction and the emt be real helpful thanks a lot NaulRashSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 I've got the Fuel M12 Hackzall and I had the older brushed M18. Hate the M18. Love the M12 Fuel. But....I use 4.0XC packs in my M12. I don't think the 2.0 batteries would last too long. I've got on 2.0 but never use it in my Hackzall. Really it's up to you though. Check out videos on both and look at the cost to benefits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Here what I currently got invested in the Milwaukee line upSent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nalu Rash Posted August 5, 2015 Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 alright I just made a cut through some 1/2" EMT. I used the Milwaukee EMT blade that came with the saw. It went through it pretty good I must say. This was just one cut though. I did notice a bit of vibration, that might be a concern. I'm not an Electrician and I don't cut EMT all the time. As for cutting out plaster, I don't have any here but I think it would get the job done. Hope that helped out a bit. I would still hold out for the FUEL version 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suretyler97 Posted August 5, 2015 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2015 Thank that's a big help I think I stick with saving away for the fuel version Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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