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Wondering if anybody knows if Milwaukee is coming out with a fuel version of the M12 band saw? A rough release date? Any major changes or differences in the brushed versus brushless model? I have been thinking about getting one recently but if they are coming out with a better updated version then i think i’ll hold off. i would hate to purchase the brushed version at full price right now then have a fuel version released shortly after.
The are having a new product Symposium in a few months, they might mention it there. I doubt it is a priority though.
My gut tells me the band saw will be one of the later updates.
sherb224 wrote:
Wondering if anybody knows if Milwaukee is coming out with a fuel version of the M12 band saw? A rough release date? Any major changes or differences in the brushed versus brushless model? I have been thinking about getting one recently but if they are coming out with a better updated version then i think i’ll hold off. i would hate to purchase the brushed version at full price right now then have a fuel version released shortly after.
I personally think that all cordless Milwaukee tools will eventually have a regular (brushed) version & a FUEL (brushless) version. While the FUEL lineup is better all around, given that it has longer runtime, longer tool life, more efficient, and more powerful……the regular M12 & M18 tools are very good also.
My opinion would be, if you need one now…..go ahead and buy it. Milwaukee tools hold thier value very well, and if you end up deciding to upgrade later on, just sell it on craigslist.
I can see waiting IF you know something has been announced already…..but Milwaukee is very good about giving everyone a “heads up” months in advance via press releases. So I would say even if they announced today that it was in the works, it would be 3+ months before it was available to order.
Thanks for all the input guys. It sounds like they have one in the works but its a several months out so I’m thinking I’m going to pick one up soon. Now to find where i can get the best price one it.
Ya I’m in the same boat, now I’m thinking of just getting the fuel m18 since it’s just been updated. But it’s overkill for what I need, I just want something to cut 3/8 ready rod and 1 5/8″ cantrus