New tool releases from Milwaukee

KnarlyCarl wrote:

On ‎12‎/‎2‎/‎2016 at 8:43 PM, KnarlyCarl said:

I almost wonder if the saw they shipped with the 9.0 kit wasn’t on the same production as the bare tool or earlier releases, because i have been in touch with other guys about it, and they say the base is solid.

 

A guy at work bought the same deal and had it a little loose, he took the outer guard off and bent the bracket that the pin runs through to make it tighter on the swivel…  hard to describe in writing..

I, on the other had, took a drift and beat the pin so it would act like a rivet, making it real tight against the bracket. Disappointing, to say the least…

Has any of those 2 methods held up very well? The shoe on my saw has been loose for while and have been looking to fix it or guy at local HD said to just bring it in and he’d swap it for new one, but if its a common problem kinda no point. Mine was a bare tool as well but I figured it became loose because of getting banged around during use or in the job trailer. Not really the easiest on tools tho so it may not be worth messing with.

jrk_indle84 wrote:

1 hour ago, jrk_indle84 said:

Has any of those 2 methods held up very well? The shoe on my saw has been loose for while and have been looking to fix it or guy at local HD said to just bring it in and he’d swap it for new one, but if its a common problem kinda no point. Mine was a bare tool as well but I figured it became loose because of getting banged around during use or in the job trailer. Not really the easiest on tools tho so it may not be worth messing with.

My modification will hold up, i have no doubt. It has so far very nicely, and it’s basically making a rivet tighten the tolerance where it hinges..hard to explain.

The guy at work i haven’t discussed this with since, but I can easily see that part of the bracket become nudged back a little bit.

Either way, I’m happy with it now, albeit a little frustrated at first… still for $50, can’t complain too much. Love the 9.0 on it as well

KnarlyCarl wrote:

 

My modification will hold up, i have no doubt. It has so far very nicely, and it’s basically making a rivet tighten the tolerance where it hinges..hard to explain.

The guy at work i haven’t discussed this with since, but I can easily see that part of the bracket become nudged back a little bit.

Either way, I’m happy with it now, albeit a little frustrated at first… still for $50, can’t complain too much. Love the 9.0 on it as well

The redstick levels are making their appearance:

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Milwaukee will sell the both the non-magnetic and magnetic Redstick box levels in lengths of 16″, 24″, 32″, 36″, 48″, 59″, 72″, 78″, and 96″. They also are selling combination sets with two different sized levels. The first contains a 24″ and a 48″ level, while the second has a a 78″ and 32″ level.

The compact Redstick box levels will come in both magnetic and non-magnetic versions in 24″, 48″, and 72″ lengths. They will also sell a set with 24″ and 48″ levels — you can buy either a magnetic or non-magnetic set.

http://toolguyd.com/milwaukee-redstick-box-levels/

@Millerzconstruction won a set on instagram…

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But a few reservations:

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• worksmarternotharderig(toolpig) As I said on my post today mine are as perfect as I have ever seen levels. I have been a staunch Stabila fan for 25 years! I would have never gone out and bought these levels because I have been so happy with my German made Stabilas! I am going to use them side-by-side and so far I am very impressed with mine. I hate that you got bad ones but in manufacturing there can be defects in any product. I sincerely hope that the bad levels are few and far between especially since these are priced almost the same as Stabila.

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New mid size impact. About the size of a compact, but with more torque 

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KnarlyCarl wrote:

On 12/26/2016 at 6:18 PM, KnarlyCarl said:

 

 

The redstick levels are making their appearance:

 

 

@Millerzconstruction won a set on instagram…

 

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I’m really disappointed about these levels. I was so excited when they announced them and then they decide to charge a ridiculous price in an attempt to compete with Stabila. For $200 I can get 96″, 78″, 24″, and 10″ Empire True Blue magnetic levels to go with the 48″ I already own. The Milwaukee 96″ magnetic is 2.5x the price of the Empire and realistically Empire probably made them.

Mother of god. If that was a hog ring instead of pin detent I’d be smitten. I already have the 2755b and 2763 though so I’m not sure I can justify it. 

Edit; just saw it will have friction ring option. Hnnnng. 

Just the impact wrench I’ve been dreaming of ever since TIA reviewed the metabo ssw 18 ltx 400BL.

justinkendall wrote:

 

I’m really disappointed about these levels. I was so excited when they announced them and then they decide to charge a ridiculous price in an attempt to compete with Stabila. For $200 I can get 96″, 78″, 24″, and 10″ Empire True Blue magnetic levels to go with the 48″ I already own. The Milwaukee 96″ magnetic is 2.5x the price of the Empire and realistically Empire probably made them.

 

 

JimboS1ice wrote:

That’s nuts, I prefer the empire blue


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JimboS1ice wrote:

That’s nuts, I prefer the empire blue


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tcoscarelli wrote:

2 hours ago, tcoscarelli said:

I think Empire knocked it out of the park when they came out with leds to help see.


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Yeah, pretty sweet to have a color for all occasions.. 

justinkendall wrote:

2 hours ago, justinkendall said:

 

Good news is Empire has new IP56 rated digital levels coming out this month. They’re not cheap, the 48″ magnetic is $159 at Home Depot and that’s the biggest size in magnetic. I can’t find the non magnetic versions on Home Depot yet. The only place I found the 48″ non magnetic had it for $159 as well but they didn’t have the magnetic version so I’m not sure what the price difference is going to be.




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I saw them, i want them!!

Empire makes nice levels..digital ones are great..stabile is still the best at any price…

KnarlyCarl wrote:

9 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:

New mid size impact. About the size of a compact, but with more torque 

 

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This is what is making me think I’m going all M18 and Metabo this time around. I’d love to get the 2763, this mid size, the small one, the right angle one, the m12 3/8 one and ratchet. Hopefully someone comes out with a stubby impact wrench soon. Think like this but M18

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All the power tools I use on my pickup are Milwaukee. Red is ahead of everyone by miles in this arena; I’m very pleased to see them to continue to expand. Likely going to buy this despite having big and little covered already. 

Sweet, thanks Josh:

Read about the new Milwaukee Tick:

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New compact tape measures:

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Those tape measures look a bit plasticky for me liking. I’ll wait until I hear about durability on them. Plus I have half a dozen to lose or break in the meantime. 

I’ve taken to losing and breaking clearances hi vis Stanley tapes, I had five in my door and am down to two without breaking any. I wonder how these will compare for triple the cost.

Stercorarius wrote:

I’ve taken to losing and breaking clearances hi vis Stanley tapes, I had five in my door and am down to two without breaking any. I wonder how these will compare for triple the cost.

Stercorarius wrote:

I’ve taken to losing and breaking clearances hi vis Stanley tapes, I had five in my door and am down to two without breaking any. I wonder how these will compare for triple the cost.

justinkendall wrote:

 

I’m really disappointed about these levels. I was so excited when they announced them and then they decide to charge a ridiculous price in an attempt to compete with Stabila. For $200 I can get 96″, 78″, 24″, and 10″ Empire True Blue magnetic levels to go with the 48″ I already own. The Milwaukee 96″ magnetic is 2.5x the price of the Empire and realistically Empire probably made them.

 

 

a.k.sperry wrote:

So empire gets bought by Milwaukee, and they more than double the price to make it red?

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a.k.sperry wrote:

So empire gets bought by Milwaukee, and they more than double the price to make it red?

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What gets me is the low cost option from Empire I believe is made in USA while the red wannabe Stabila (wannabila?) is Chinese. Wtf. The Germans are making good wages and their product speaks for itself. They should pay someone a good wage to make the red stick too instead of just more money for advertising. 

Bremon wrote:

What gets me is the low cost option from Empire I believe is made in USA while the red wannabe Stabila (wannabila?) is Chinese. Wtf. The Germans are making good wages and their product speaks for itself. They should pay someone a good wage to make the red stick too instead of just more money for advertising. 

jtkendall wrote:

Yep, Empire is USA made and the Redsticks are from China.
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a.k.sperry wrote:

Is anything from TTI American made? With the exception of their most recent accuisition, Empire? I just assumed all of their tools were made in the same 3,000,000sq/ft factory in Hong Kong.

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a.k.sperry wrote:

Is anything from TTI American made? With the exception of their most recent accuisition, Empire? I just assumed all of their tools were made in the same 3,000,000sq/ft factory in Hong Kong.

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Looks like milwaukee has a new kind of tape measure…

It’s compact it has fractions and look pretty slick

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/compare-products?skus=48-22-6616&skus=48-22-6630&skus=48-22-6625

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure

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comp56 wrote:

2 minutes ago, comp56 said:

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure

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That actually looks really nice. I’d try one.

Yes But the UK version has no fractions. makes me sad but sometimes those fractions really help me sometimes even though I don’t really need them it saves my brain 2 or 3 seconds.

Milwaukee_man_stan wrote:

11 hours ago, Milwaukee_man_stan said:

Looks like milwaukee has a new kind of tape measure…

It’s compact it has fractions and look pretty slick

https://www.milwaukeetool.com/compare-products?skus=48-22-6616&skus=48-22-6630&skus=48-22-6625

Yes, had that back on the previous page: 

Not sure I’m too excited about a tape measure, I’m no conessuoir lol 

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comp56 wrote:

10 hours ago, comp56 said:

https://www.ffx.co.uk/tools/product/Milwaukee-4932451639-4002395141395-5M-Compact-Line-Tape-Measure

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UK version, looks nice

there actually was a time I was so cocky and arrogant I didn’t need a tape measure but now it better be digital and verbal  

KnarlyCarl wrote:

10 hours ago, KnarlyCarl said:

 

Yes, had that back on the previous page: 

Not sure I’m too excited about a tape measure, I’m no conessuoir lol 

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UK version, looks nice

Oh I see, thanks for bringing that to my attention, I’m now embarrassed.

A guy told me once that Milwaukee tools are higher quality tools because they are made in China

Jronman wrote:

A guy told me once that Milwaukee tools are higher quality tools because they are made in China

Milwaukee_man_stan wrote:

11 hours ago, Milwaukee_man_stan said:

Oh I see, thanks for bringing that to my attention, I’m now embarrassed.

Nah, it’s nothing, just thought I’d put that there in case you missed it, which it appears you had 😀

At this point in time, not sure I see what’s so special about the tapes besides being smaller, but if they don’t hold up as well, i don’t want them….we shall see. Also very interested to see the new Dewalt tapes..

tcoscarelli wrote:

32 minutes ago, tcoscarelli said:

emoji47.png face palm. I bet he also said Pittsburgh tools are just as good as snap-on and all you are paying for is the name.


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That’s what HF showed me, it all makes sense! 

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KnarlyCarl wrote:

 

That’s what HF showed me, it all makes sense! 

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tcoscarelli wrote:

[emoji47] face palm. I bet he also said Pittsburgh tools are just as good as snap-on and all you are paying for is the name.


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Man I can’t understate how excited I am for the 2861. The pics on Milwaukee’s site even show it with a boot, so hopefully the boot is more readily available than the compact gen2 boot. 

Bremon wrote:

8 minutes ago, Bremon said:

Man I can’t understate how excited I am for the 2861. The pics on Milwaukee’s site even show it with a boot, so hopefully the boot is more readily available than the compact gen2 boot. 

My card is primed and ready for when it’s available. The 3/4 inch torque wrench is ready for torque testing too.

I feel at this point I may have been wiser to get the 2754 because I’ll have 3 1/2″ impacts now but what do you do lol. 

I have a 2451, 2654, two 2655, 2659, 2662, and a bosch iwbh182.  Not to mention my work truck has a 2755 and 2763 on it, yet I can hardly wait for the 2860.  In reality I don’t need it, but after listing out my impact wrenches I see I have a problem haha.

Thanks @Biggie I feel much better now lol. 

Biggie wrote:

I have a 2451, 2654, two 2655, 2659, 2662, and a bosch iwbh182.  Not to mention my work truck has a 2755 and 2763 on it, yet I can hardly wait for the 2860.  In reality I don’t need it, but after listing out my impact wrenches I see I have a problem haha.

Lol you guys. I try to stay strictly practical with my tool collection but you guys make it difficult not to have a “more more more” mentality :lol:. Like an AA for tools where everyone talks about how great drinks are. 

Bremon wrote:

Lol you guys. I try to stay strictly practical with my tool collection but you guys make it difficult not to have a “more more more” mentality :lol:. Like an AA for tools where everyone talks about how great drinks are.