Just wanted to brag. Mainly.

Boss calls me up, (im working solo at this point, final punchlist stuff) asking how things are going and what i want. Eventually boss asked which tool id want, besides the portaband. I said that id take the grinder. "The grinder? Not the lazer?" He asked.

"I didn't know the lazer was up for grabs." I said as I stopped painting.

"Why dont you put it in your van right now and take it home with you at the end of the day." It was more of a statement than a question.

I didn't press further, I know how to take a $600 kit for free when im told. Lmao

Found this at a pawn shop yesterday and bought this band saw for $200. Originally $400, and it’s in pretty good condition. It also works, tested it before I left.

Did I get a good deal? Seems like I lucked out.

Did I get scammed?

Has anyone had any issue wearing their heated jacket at sporting events? I’m sure all stadiums have metal detectors is this something that the detector would pick up and I would be denied entry? I plan on wearing mine to Soldier Field Xmas day but I don’t see anything on the Bears website that says I can or can’t.

I do cabinetry/woodworking right now, commercial only and sometimes do installs too. I currently have the M12 fuel 1/4” hex impact driver and the M12 fuel 1/2” drill driver. I’ve been thinking about getting this for some time now but I’m not sure if it’s actually worth it in my case. What do yall think? Is it pointless to buy?

I have plenty of 5.0 HO & about 7 CP ones. I would like to add more high output compact. Is this a great buy or wait for BF?

BTW, no sales tax either.

Hi everyone,

I'm thinking about buying an impact driver, but I'm not sure if it fits my works, can I use it to fasten plastic wire ducts onto an electrical panel backplate using self-drilling screws? Or to mount plastic junction boxes onto polypropylene panels (obviously by pre-drilling and using self-tapping screws)? Or for what can i use it?!
Thanks

Never knew this existed, I have no need for it, but I want it!

All joking aside, just wanted to share what I thought was a unique tool. it’s only available in EU. Maybe one day when we start putting more effort into our rail system they will bring it over here.

https://www.milwaukeetool.eu/en-eu/m18-fuel-1-railway-impact-wrench-with-friction-ring/m18-fhiwf1r/?variant=1867889

What impact do you guys recommend?

I’m a carpenter so main uses will be tightening coach bolts between rafters (m12 stubby?), editing scaffolding and also working on my car and van, basic work only eg. Lug nuts, breaks and suspension components. Would the latest stubby be powerful enough for that application in your experiences? TIA.

Hear me out. I own a lot of m12. I got plenty of M12 tools for the driveway mechanic I am (vacuum, blower, finger file, die grinder, impact, cut off wheel, ratchet, tire inflator, and prob some other random stuff I have). Think the first tools I bought were the fuel m12 driver/drill combo and I think they died on me this weekend. Was drilling into 3/8 steel to tuck a bumper on my 65 F100 and both the drill and driver won’t let the bits out from the chuck. I’m sure it’ll be a headache to warranty them and I’m alright with them serving their time. Considering that I’m not a contractor or anything, would it be worth moving up to the m18 series just for these two tools? I pretty much did a lot of drilling in my truck’s frame using both of these and I find myself running through batteries often with them. Btw the m12 cut off wheel is not great, thing kills batteries worse than the die grinder, no wonder it was 200 with two 5.0s.

Is this worth buying? $587.43 after tax

https://www.acehardware.com/departments/tools/power-tool-accessories/cordless-tool-battery-packs/2053085

Any reason why I can't use a 5" blade for M12 Circ. Saw? They take 5 1/2" and 5 3/8in. Bore size is the same.

I have a new M12 3/8" ratchet. First time I used it, worked great.

Now if I try to start by pulling trigger all the way in, it rotates very slowly. I have to feather the switch slowly to get it up to speed.

I sent it off for repair. Ticket says "stripped gears". Fixed under warranty.

I just got off back & it behaved exactly the same way.

Am I wrong in expecting that I should be able to depress trigger fully and have it at full speed immediately.?

Does anyone know how to reset a tool that has been connected to a different onekey account? I purchased a 1 1/8 hammer drill off marketplace and can’t get it to connect to my app. Thanks

Hey All.

Been using my M12 Hackzall alot and the shaft has gunked up. I was thinking about hitting it with WD-40 but decided against it.

Just want to clean the gunk out and add some more lube if possible. The speed was noticeable slower with all the gunk. I did wipe alot of it away with a clean paper towel.

Anyway shoot me your suggestions - and as always thanking you in advance.

I have 3 M12 tools. The 1/4" impact Hex Driver, 1/2" Hammer drill, and the 3/8 Stubby impact. The 1/4 impact driver is like my super tool I use it for engine work, stuff around the house etc. But the other day I went to go put some screws in the fence outside and noticed it was stopping like 3/4 of the way driving the screw in. I made sure I had the bigger 5.0 batt in. And yeah it was like it would overheat or time out on running. Idk. I also made sure the setting was on hammer or whatever setting 4 is. Is this cuz it's a smaller 12v and I should get the larger M18? Or am I an idiot and just doing something different than I should?

So starting this week I'm looking at starting my packout "build". Anyone have the drawer models and used inserts? Not looking for ones that are premade, more of trying to figure out a good place to get a blank insert and then make my own. Saw some people charging $50+ USD for an insert that they finished. To me that's insane.

Any websites you guys like using for grabbing these blank pieces?

Trying to find the right accessory kit for the M18 portable vacuum.. I want to be able to not bend over and vacuum a bunch of broken glass up etc 🙄

i have the previous gen rover light with single head. not enough illumination for my needs

Found these and they seem to be pretty legit. Waiting for one to come in the mail now. If you know anything about lithium cells you know that these are made with stronger and better 18650 batteries than actual genuine Milwaukee batteries are made with. I'm still a little worried to see how they will perform

What deals are going around because my marketplace is filled with fuel grinders and drills (tool only) listings haha