Milwaukee Tool has just announced a new tool for the M12 lineup due out in October. The Milwaukee M12 Fuel Ratchet aims to replace pneumatic ratchets in the auto, assembly, maintenance, electrical, and plumbing industries. The M12 Fuel Ratchet will be the first cordless ratchet on the market that features a brushless motor. Milwaukee claims […]
Just as Electricians must constantly cut wire as a matter of course, Plumbers find the most repetitive task of the trade to be cutting pipe. Traditionally, we’ve used a hacksaw, a reciprocating saw, or a ratcheting hand cutter. But those first two require a large working area with no wall or other obstruction behind the […]
Problem-solving is something of a pastime for me. I may even call it a passion. I like trying to figure out how to solve or find a solution for difficult issues. What kind of issues, you might wonder? For this review, I wanted to be able to see the backside of walls, under floors, inside engines, and […]
When expressed my desire to review the Milwaukee Realtree heated hoodie (the full name is the M12 Realtree Xtra Camo heated hoodie), I had some funny looks from the staff—at least the ones who know more about me. You see, it was July when I made the request, and I happen to live in sunny Florida. […]
We just caught wind of the new Milwaukee M12 Vacuum. A compact vacuum that’s designed for job site use—but doubles for a great way to clean your shop or vehicle as well. A high performance motor gives you ample suction for any number of construction materials, like wood chips, joist dust, or even metal shavings. You get up to 29 minutes of […]
When the news about the new Milwaukee M12 Variable Speed Polisher – Sander, I took a quick look at the picture and realized that many people might wonder, “Why not just use a drill with the polishing and sanding heads?” One look at the specs, specifically the RPM’s that the M12 runs will tell you just […]
The new Milwaukee 58-38-2011 M12 Cordless Heated Jacket Kit features a water and wind resistant outer soft shell and there are sewn-in carbon fiber heating zones that will ensure that you stay comfortably warm in cold weather. The heat can stay on continuously for up to 6 hours and power for the heating zones comes from a M12 Red Lithium battery that fits inside a small pocket that is located out of the way. This jacket looks great and was comfortable to wear all day long, both on and off the job site. a great addition to the M12 line of tools. It is also demonstrated to us that it is very versatile in a variety of weather conditions thanks to the three built in heating zones and its overall wind and water resistant properties.
Compact tools are all the rage and, to make sure they have their market share, Milwaukee Tools has beefed up their M12 line with some pretty cool goodies like the 2491-24 four tool combo kit. Two of the included cordless tools that drew us in were the 850 in-lb impact driver and a small sized reciprocating saw.
Ever have your cell phone run out of battery power and find that you forgot your car charger at home? Those days can be over if you pick up one of Milwaukee’s new M12 Cordless Power Port. This nifty little tool is capable of charging up to five small electronic devices (two at a time) on a single battery pack.
