It’s ok I too like to keep my tools looking good! How you get them free?rocket1420 wrote:
The 1/4″ ratchet is brand new. I don’t like the m12 multitool. No quick-change chuck, it just feels like a toy compared to the M18 or Dewalt 20v. WTH, it was free. So was the 3/8″ drill. I don’t use it either. I have the Fuel 1/2″ if I use a 12 volt drill. The rest are actually used, some pretty heavily!
But seriously, you selling any of those items you just listed?
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I like the usefulness that comes with a multi tool, and I’ve been glad to have my m12 one on many occasions. I don’t know what one might use it for mainly, I use it for making discreet holes in drywall doing plumbing, or cutting pipes in tight spaces. I looked at dewalts with the quick change setup and thought how easily that would get in the way of spaces I’ve had to cut in. Actually didn’t think of checking the m18 out, how much bigger than the m12 is it?
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KnarlyCarl wrote:
It’s ok I too like to keep my tools looking good! How you get them free?
But seriously, you selling any of those items you just listed?
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No, I don’t think so. As far as free, the drill came with the bluetooth speaker kit. I got the speaker/drill/2 batteries/charger/bag for $65 at Home Depot. The multitool came free with a kit purchase.
KnarlyCarl wrote:
I like the usefulness that comes with a multi tool, and I’ve been glad to have my m12 one on many occasions. I don’t know what one might use it for mainly, I use it for making discreet holes in drywall doing plumbing, or cutting pipes in tight spaces. I looked at dewalts with the quick change setup and thought how easily that would get in the way of spaces I’ve had to cut in. Actually didn’t think of checking the m18 out, how much bigger than the m12 is it?
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Here’s a couple pics comparing the two. I have 2.0 batteries in each tool.
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Hey thanks for taking the time to post the pics rocket (Michael?)
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I wish my m12 was tool free…….
I found drywall to be about the only thing that m12 multitool was good for. I don’t know about pipes. With pvc in a tight spot I use a wire cutter. Especially if there are wires in the conduit. I don’t even know where my m12 multitool is at the moment and I don’t really care. I can’t think of a single thing that it does better than many other cheaper tools on the market. It also flies through batteries. Probably wouldn’t be as annoying if it actually cut things in that time.KnarlyCarl wrote:
I like the usefulness that comes with a multi tool, and I’ve been glad to have my m12 one on many occasions. I don’t know what one might use it for mainly, I use it for making discreet holes in drywall doing plumbing, or cutting pipes in tight spaces. I looked at dewalts with the quick change setup and thought how easily that would get in the way of spaces I’ve had to cut in. Actually didn’t think of checking the m18 out, how much bigger than the m12 is it?
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I use mine (m18) to undercut door trim when redoing floors. About the only good use I’ve found for it.
Nah I’m talking tighter spots than you can get a wire cutter in, the one-arm reach, like a vet up a cow’s back end getting a calf turned around, but I like you’re approach on that tooBababooeyHTJ wrote:
I found drywall to be about the only thing that m12 multitool was good for. I don’t know about pipes. With pvc in a tight spot I use a wire cutter. Especially if there are wires in the conduit. I don’t even know where my m12 multitool is at the moment and I don’t really care. I can’t think of a single thing that it does better than many other cheaper tools on the market. It also flies through batteries. Probably wouldn’t be as annoying if it actually cut things in that time.
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i do a lot of sanding with mine and it seems to work good for tighter smaller jobs…..
They do make saws for when that goes awry. You keep them in your palm and then you can pull out chunks….. luckily haven’t had to do that one yet. But when you are up to your shoulder trying to get a calf out you get some serious arm falling asleep action from fighting the contractions. Are you from a livestock background?KnarlyCarl wrote:
Nah I’m talking tighter spots than you can get a wire cutter in, the one-arm reach, like a vet up a cow’s back end getting a calf turned around, but I like you’re approach on that too
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The M12 Jigsaw is by far my favorite M12 tool. It’s small, comfortable, precise, and I’ve yet to find a job it couldn’t handle acceptably.
There are a lot of great M12 tools, but it was a first of its kind and even now it’s one of the few common tools that there really isn’t a very similar alternative to. Very under appreciated IMO.
Still waiting on the Pop Rivet gun…..
I’d buy a pop rivet gun. Don’t need one, ID still buy it. Are there plans or just wishful thinking?Conductor562 wrote:
The M12 Jigsaw is by far my favorite M12 tool. It’s small, comfortable, precise, and I’ve yet to find a job it couldn’t handle acceptably.
There are a lot of great M12 tools, but it was a first of its kind and even now it’s one of the few common tools that there really isn’t a very similar alternative to. Very under appreciated IMO.
Still waiting on the Pop Rivet gun…..
Stercorarius wrote:
They do make saws for when that goes awry. You keep them in your palm and then you can pull out chunks….. luckily haven’t had to do that one yet.
What type of saw are you talking about?
Stercorarius wrote:
Are you from a livestock background?
Not directly, I grew up on apple farm and also constructing. My grandparents raised hogs and some cattle, so I only got a little with that
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I contacted Milwaukee about this after putting a couple hundred pop rivets in by hand once, they simply said they didn’t have one nor one in the works. That was a year ago at least thoughStercorarius wrote:
I’d buy a pop rivet gun. Don’t need one, ID still buy it. Are there plans or just wishful thinking?
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I know several companies make pneumatic onesKnarlyCarl wrote:
I contacted Milwaukee about this after putting a couple hundred pop rivets in by hand once, they simply said they didn’t have one nor one in the works. That was a year ago at least though
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I believe it is called an OB sawKnarlyCarl wrote:
What type of saw are you talking about?
Not directly, I grew up on apple farm and also constructing. My grandparents raised hogs and some cattle, so I only got a little with that
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Oh I know, decided I didn’t want to spend the money on an air riveter I would have to keep both an air compressor and hose with it as well on my truck, then to drag all that out for just a dozen here or there
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Conductor562 wrote:
The M12 Jigsaw is by far my favorite M12 tool. It’s small, comfortable, precise, and I’ve yet to find a job it couldn’t handle acceptably.There are a lot of great M12 tools, but it was a first of its kind and even now it’s one of the few common tools that there really isn’t a very similar alternative to. Very under appreciated IMO./quote]
I was in the fence with the M12 jigsaw when HD was clearing it out for $60. What finally convinced me not to get it was the fact that a lot of reviewers said that, without a built in blower, the sight line was just too hard to keep clean to run a straight cut or even see what you were doing. The anti chip plastic insert only made it worse.
That’ll teach me to listed to Internet reviewers…
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kdv wrote:
Conductor562 wrote:
The M12 Jigsaw is by far my favorite M12 tool. It’s small, comfortable, precise, and I’ve yet to find a job it couldn’t handle acceptably.There are a lot of great M12 tools, but it was a first of its kind and even now it’s one of the few common tools that there really isn’t a very similar alternative to. Very under appreciated IMO./quote]
I was in the fence with the M12 jigsaw when HD was clearing it out for $60. What finally convinced me not to get it was the fact that a lot of reviewers said that, without a built in blower, the sight line was just too hard to keep clean to run a straight cut or even see what you were doing. The anti chip plastic insert only made it worse.
That’ll teach me to listed to Internet reviewers…
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That’s probably my one gripe about the m12 is the chips cover the sight line, so I just huff and puff and blower them all away! Got mine clever exceed at HD as well, It’s great to grab for quick cuts when I don’t feel like grabbing the Bosch.
Jimbo
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All this talk about the m12 jigsaw has me thinking I need it. Have been on the fence about getting it. But if conductor and Jimbo like it that’s good enough for me!
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All this talk about the m12 jigsaw has me thinking I need it. Have been on the fence about getting it. But if conductor and Jimbo like it that’s good enough for me!
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It’s small and has great control, I knew i e posted it before the thing is a basic saw but it’s so compact and never had a power issue with it, blade always stays straight, I don’t really scroll with it but I’m sure it would do a good job with it, the LEDs are awesome.
Jimbo
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If only I could make up a use for a jigsaw………..
I’m leaning toward either the M12 Palm nailer or the Jigsaw next, or maybe both?
This M12 line is the real deal, compact and powerful
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It’s small and has great control, I knew i e posted it before the thing is a basic saw but it’s so compact and never had a power issue with it, blade always stays straight, I don’t really scroll with it but I’m sure it would do a good job with it, the LEDs are awesome.
Jimbo
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The control of the saw, compact size, completely tool-less blade changes and adjustments, more than make up not having a blower. Like you, I just give it a puff or two as I’m going to keep dust clear.
When this saw came out, tool-less adjustments were not the standard features they are today, which really helped it stand out. To this day this is the only tool I have ever pre-ordered. It is the most precise jig saw I have ever used and I wouldn’t take $500 for it if I couldn’t get another one.
As for the Pop Rivet gun, I started that movement 3-4 years ago. I posted all over the Internet about wanting one, several of us emailed Milwaukee about it, and Dan and Eric included it a couple times in video, all to coax Milwaukee into producing one. Never got any traction though.
There are lots of pneumatic models out there, and even a few cordless versions, but they are all either insanely expensive (Marson), or do nut rivets instead (Astro). I really thought that with the emphasis Milwaukee was putting on trade specific tools, a Pop gun would be a good addition. I guess they didn’t agree.
I don’t have all the M12’s you guys have. Just drills and impacts and a M12 wrench. What I can say is I will grab a M12 drill over a M18 drill. Much lighter and easier to use. In fact I hardly use my M18 drills. I’m sorry I jumped on the M18 Fuel drill/impact kit from International Tool B4 Christmas. Now I have regular and Fuel M18 drills I rarely use. I do use the M18 Impacts sometimes for nut & bolts but most of the time I use my M12 wrench.
I have a few M12 tools. My favorite by far is the Fuel 1/4 impact driver. I’ve fallen in love with Milwaukee and will buy nothing but from now on. I use to be a Porter Cable fan but that’s before I had a Milwaukee tool in my hands.
M12 Fuel impact driver
M12 screwdriver
M12 LED flashlight
1 4AH battery
2 2AH batteries
2 1.5AH batteries
. Nice collection Eric and welcome to the crew!eshoe555 wrote:
I have a few M12 tools. My favorite by far is the Fuel 1/4 impact driver. I’ve fallen in love with Milwaukee and will buy nothing but from now on. I use to be a Porter Cable fan but that’s before I had a Milwaukee tool in my hands.
M12 Fuel impact driver
M12 screwdriver
M12 LED flashlight
1 4AH battery
2 2AH batteries
2 1.5AH batteries
eshoe555 wrote:
I have a few M12 tools. My favorite by far is the Fuel 1/4 impact driver. I’ve fallen in love with Milwaukee and will buy nothing but from now on. I use to be a Porter Cable fan but that’s before I had a Milwaukee tool in my hands.
M12 Fuel impact driver
M12 screwdriver
M12 LED flashlight
1 4AH battery
2 2AH batteries
2 1.5AH batteries
I need my own forum to count my batteries lol
Jimbo
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Nice start to your collection, welcome aboard Ericeshoe555 wrote:
I have a few M12 tools. My favorite by far is the Fuel 1/4 impact driver. I’ve fallen in love with Milwaukee and will buy nothing but from now on. I use to be a Porter Cable fan but that’s before I had a Milwaukee tool in my hands.
M12 Fuel impact driver
M12 screwdriver
M12 LED flashlight
1 4AH battery
2 2AH batteries
2 1.5AH batteries
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Good for you, like seeing all that m12 there. And welcome to the forum too! 🙂eshoe555 wrote:
I have a few M12 tools. My favorite by far is the Fuel 1/4 impact driver. I’ve fallen in love with Milwaukee and will buy nothing but from now on. I use to be a Porter Cable fan but that’s before I had a Milwaukee tool in my hands.
M12 Fuel impact driver
M12 screwdriver
M12 LED flashlight
1 4AH battery
2 2AH batteries
2 1.5AH batteries
Ok that’s interesting to know, because it seems like that would be just as useful as the rest of their trade specific tools. Working in plumbing and hvac, it has been a huge boost to have the different m12 tools (and m18, like the metal shears) they make. I don’t know what all might be involved on the engineering side of things, but I would buy one if they made it, no question.Conductor562 wrote:
As for the Pop Rivet gun, I started that movement 3-4 years ago. I posted all over the Internet about wanting one, several of us emailed Milwaukee about it, and Dan and Eric included it a couple times in video, all to coax Milwaukee into producing one. Never got any traction though.
There are lots of pneumatic models out there, and even a few cordless versions, but they are all either insanely expensive (Marson), or do nut rivets instead (Astro). I really thought that with the emphasis Milwaukee was putting on trade specific tools, a Pop gun would be a good addition. I guess they didn’t agree.
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I am still tossing around the thought of getting my first Milwaukee tool, which is their Dremel type tool.
WigWagWorkshop wrote:
I am still tossing around the thought of getting my first Milwaukee tool, which is their Dremel type tool.
I have it. Had it a good 5 years. Good performer, comfortable, but a little portly for any type of carving/engraving if that’s a concern.
M12 Impact
M12 drill/driver
Mattias Blomqvist wrote:
On February 3, 2016 at 0:28 PM, Mattias Blomqvist said:Here is my M12 list so far:
1: Fuel sds rotary hammer drill
2: Fuel 1/2″ impact wrench (eu only at the moment)
3: Led lantern/flood light
4: Polisher/sander (haven’t used much yet)
5: Fuel circular saw (absolutely bottom pick, haven’t found any real good use to it yet. It seems to struggle in any material, even 12mm plywood)
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Bummer on the m12 saw, Ive only heard great things about it
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On 2/7/2016 at 6:33 AM, Stercorarius said:You won’t regret the lantern. It is emoji108.png
Love it. I use when putting trim down in a closet/unlit space.