I find only the corded tools are cost effective to have repaired. The big Hole Hawg or a heavy duty pistol drill but most cordless tools once past warranty are trash. Still. I love my Milwaukee M18 and 12 tools.
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I find only the corded tools are cost effective to have repaired. The big Hole Hawg or a heavy duty pistol drill but most cordless tools once past warranty are trash. Still. I love my Milwaukee M18 and 12 tools.
My neighbor blew up the transmission in my 2 speed Hole Hawg. I sent it in for repair, they still have it 10 years later because I could buy a new one cheaper.
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Update….
The stubby m12 3/8 impact kicks ass. Super power and compact enough to get into some really tight spaces.
The stubby m12 3/8 impact kicks ass. Super power and compact enough to get into some really tight spaces.
It kicks even more ass with a decent battery.
Are there different battery options within the m12 line or are you referring to stepping up to the m18 stuff?
I was referring to a bigger M12 battery. Based on that pic, that’s at best a CP3.0 battery, probably smaller.
I solely use a 6.0 with my M12 stubby, and it drops 1 bar of battery after just a 4-5 tire rotation.
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M12 batteries come in different amp/hour ratings from 1.5 to 6.0.
I have several 3.0 batteries and one 5.0.
I prefer the 3.0 because they are smaller and that is why bought the Milwaukee’s. I love the compact size. The 3.0 batteries seem to have the same power but don’t last quite as long.
Don't forget about the new-ish M12 High Output batteries (been out for a year or two.) There's a CP2.5 version and an XC5.0 version. They are similar to the M18 High Output line of batteries - made for tools that draw high current.
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So I’m sitting here in Arizona in the middle of June thinking to myself
“is a heated jacket really a thing “?
yeah, you'll want yours for 50° and I'll want mine for below 0°
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Ok, so I seriously did not know these existed. I am buying one of the hoodies for my wife before we take the Jeep to Ouray Co. in September.
Probably anything <60*
I'm so entrenched in the Milwaukee M12/18 system that I will never dig out and I dont want to. I have a very well used power ratchet, recently bought a Fuel version. I have a very well used 1/4 impact driver and recently upgraded that also. My m12 light needs a new switch, worn that out. Woodworking tools also, router, sanders, circular saws. I even got the M18 miter saw even though the Dewalt was a bit cheaper. No knock on Dewalt, used them at work for quite a while but just didnt want to deal with a different platform. The M12 detail sander is the boss.
The hoodies suck. Get the multi panel jacket with the heated hand warmer.
https://www.milwaukeetool.com/Products/Work-Gear/Jackets
Handwarmer
https://www.energyavenue.com/produc...MIzM25m_PjhgMVOivUAR27MAj8EAQYAyABEgKvlPD_BwE
I wear the vest.For work, a lot. It contains the heat in the chest and back where it’s needed most. Put a jacket of your choice over the top and whammo, warm. Usually don’t use it unless it’s colder than 8-10 degrees nuts also great for motorcycle rides.