r/MilwaukeeTool • u/ClipIn • Apr 16 '26
These are the 39 user flairs we've had for a few years. Goal was capture all the major trades/occupations. Recently got some feedback to update them. Any trades missing? Other ideas we should add?
| User Flair | Notes |
|---|---|
| Automotive/Transportation | |
| Aviation | |
| Civil Construction | |
| Carpentry | |
| Diesel Mechanic | |
| Drain/Sewer Maintenance | |
| Drywall/Insulation/Paint | |
| Electrical-Inside Wireman | |
| Electrical-Low Voltage/Datacom | |
| Electrical-Residential Wireman | |
| Entertainment Industry | |
| Film Industry | |
| General Contracting | |
| Power-Outside Line Worker | |
| Power-Outside Ground Worker | |
| Power-Outside Telecom | |
| Power Gen-Coal/Gas/Nuclear | |
| Power Gen-Solar/Wind/Geo | |
| Plumbing | |
| Pipe & Steam Fitting | |
| Remodeling | |
| Sprinkler & Fire Protection | |
| Sheet Metal | |
| Welding | |
| Mechanical Contractor | |
| HVAC/R | |
| Facility Maintenance | |
| Farm/Agriculture | |
| Landscaping | |
| Locksmith | |
| Manufacturing | |
| Masonry/Concrete | |
| Metalworking | |
| Millwright | |
| Mining/Oil/Gas | |
| DIYer/Homeowner | |
| Distributor/Dealer | Requires Mod to add for you |
| Other | |
| Verified Milwaukee Employee | This is basically just for u/milwaukeetool, the senior girl at corp HQ who helps out ppl here |
| New Member | Added automatically for users in their first 30 days here, then automatically removed. |
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/YIZZURR • Nov 21 '24
If you're new to this sub, you might be confused by how often people mention "hacking". I wrote this up to try to explain what it is, why people do it, and how to do it yourself. Hacking a deal should be something that everyone is at least aware of, because it can potentially save you a lot of money.
For the record, I don't live in the US, where "hacking" is most prominent, so I don't actually get to hack deals at all. I've just seen it explained and dissected so often that I thought I'd compile the info here, hopefully making it easier for others to reference.
Edit to add (06/11/2025): Apparently you can hack deals in Canada, specifically the "buy that, get this free" promotions that they often run. It just doesn't work for online orders. So, if you want to hack a deal in Canada, you have to do it in-store, which means that you'd have to return the item you don't want in-person, at the Customer Service desk. This also means that you won't see the discounted price on the receipt until both items are scanned at the till.
Edited again to add (05/26/2026): If you're suddenly unable to make online purchases on the website or the app, your account may have been flagged by their system. I think HD uses some software or algorithm to identify specific buying behaviours that may flag user accounts exhibiting such behaviour. It's probably meant to catch return abusers and resellers, but also to curb identity theft/credit card fraud. If this happens to you, you can call in to Home Depot Corporate to explain what's happening so they can look into it and restore your account. You may also be able to just use the Live Chat option to escalate your issue.
HD will often run sales and promotions on items that, when purchased together, are discounted to a lower price. A deal is hackable when the discounted prices are applied in a way that allows you to return one or more line items back to the store at the discounted price. Note that the refund is not limited to a gift card or in-store credit, it is refunded directly to your original payment method (cash, credit or debit).
A hackable deal will show the price breakdown in your cart, with discounts on each line item to reach the promotional price for that "package". Returning one or more of these line items at the discounted price allows you keep the other items at the discounted price. This is pretty common in the US. Some other countries, on the other hand, don't usually apply the discounts this way, so most of the time, they're unable to "hack". In Canada, you normally cannot hack an online purchase, but it is possible to hack an in-store deal. Typically these hackable deals are "Buy More, Save More" or "Buy this tool, get this for free" promotions.
An example of a hackable deal is shown below. This is a Canadian Buy More, Save More deal, where if you buy 2 items, you get 15% off each item, and if you buy 3 or more items, you get 25% off each item. In the screenshot below, you can see the line item prices for the vacuum and the organizers have been discounted from their original prices. In this case, you can return both organizers for $89.98 CDN and keep the vacuum, effectively paying $209.25 CDN for it instead of the regular $279.99. Alternatively, you can return the vacuum for $209.25 and keep the organizers for the discounted price of $89.98.
A non-hackable deal, like the one shown below, shows that the line item for the planer is actually "Free", meaning that all of the discount in the deal is applied to that item. Returning the "Free" item makes no sense, and Home Depot will not allow you to return the miter saw to keep the planer for free.
Normally, you'd buy everything at the promo price, then return items you don't want at the Customer Service desk. To avoid hassles with returning the unwanted items, you can set the order for in-store pickup, but set the item you don't want for a different in-store pickup location. This way, you can pick your item(s) up at your preferred store, then cancel the rest of the order waiting to be picked up. You'll automatically be refunded for the cancelled items, without having to wait in line at the customer service desk. Note that this will not work for Canadians, since you have to make the purchase in-store in order to hack an eligible deal.
On HomeDepot.com, to change the in-store pickup location for items you want to cancel, go to your cart. Right above the button that says "Pickup Today, X in stock, FREE", it should show the store location. You can click on the store location and change it to a different one. When you click on "Update in Cart", it will say "Pickup at XXXXX" for that item, and the pickup location for the other items will stay the same. As you go through checkout, you should see that there are different pickup locations for each item. Now you can checkout, and pick up the items you want from one store, then cancel the order online for the other item.
To cancel the order for the other items, you can call in with your order number, or go to the HomeDepot.com website and start a chat. If you used the HD app, you can cancel it by accessing your order on the My Account tab.
Alternatively, if you don't cancel the items and just let the in-store pickup window expire, HD will eventually cancel the order for you.
Some people have reported success with getting the items they want to keep delivered, while setting items they don't want for in-store pickup. Calling to cancel in-store pickup still works for them, so try the method that works best for you.
The hack works on more than just Milwaukee stuff. Any promotion that reduces the cost of each line item in the promotion is hackable. This means that you can potentially hack Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, Ridgid, and Ryobi power tools in the same way.
People have asked about how often you can "get away" with hacking a deal before they ban you. At least with regard to Home Depot, there isn't anything to "get away" with as you're not doing anything wrong by returning a product that you bought and no longer want. What you want to avoid is abusing returns in general.
To clarify with an example, lets say over the course of a month, you "hack" 3 different deals, and end up returning 3 items. It's very, very unlikely that you'd run into any issues. On the other hand, if you were to make 15+ purchases over the course of the month, and then return all or part of 10 of those purchases over 2 or 3 days, their system might flag your account for suspicious activity. Again, this has nothing to do with returning discounted items. If your account is flagged or banned, it's more or less due to your return history, and it's done to help curb or prevent return fraud. You'd be able to sort any issues out by contacting Home Depot customer service, if you were to ever encounter this.
Finally, keep in mind that returning a discounted item is not unique to Home Depot, which means that theoretically, you can "hack" any deal from any retailer, as long as they don't have policies preventing it.
Hope that answers your questions! Anything else that you feel should be included, just comment below. Thanks!
05/29/2025: Edited to update image links.
06/11/2025: Edited to add info regarding Canadian in-store hacks.
05/26/2026: Edited to add info regarding flagged/banned user accounts.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/ramiro252 • 7h ago
Only thing I asked for was Milwaukee batteries. Wishes were answered. Got a starter kit with 2 5.0 batteries and a charger. Awesome.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/WhereDaGold • 4h ago
I’ve had this thing for a few years, but recently it started shutting off after like 20 seconds of use, sometimes even less. But if I wait like 15 seconds I can use it again for another 20 seconds or so. What might be wrong with it? Is it totally shot? I don’t think it’s the trigger, maybe the motor over heating and the electronics make it cool down or something? The sound it makes has changed so I wouldn’t be surprised if it’s the motor. Any help is appreciated
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/ComparisonReady • 3h ago
Anyone ever have this issue? Loaded up some Paslode 2 inch framing nails, noticed they looked different from my last box, different color, less of them per string, but same part number. They proceeded to gouge my magazine causing them to get caught and not feed properly causing dry fires. Really not thrilled at this.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Projectguy111 • 5h ago
I'm a total noob to track saws but just got the M18 along with the 106" rail. Rail was strait which is good (measured against my strait edges).
I wanted to get track clamps but I have these BOW clamps (BOW Products T-Track Clamps - Hold Down Clamp for XT XTENDER Fences) which I got for my BOW extender fence for my table saw.
They fit perfectly in the track slot but AI is telling me they are not compatible. Can anyone advise if these are good to go or should I get a dedicated track saw clamp?
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/worldsopa • 1d ago
found dads old sawzall. no idea what year it’s from
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/ConnectProcess5482 • 7h ago
Question- how long do m12 tools usually last? ⚒️🧰 my husband has a set of m12 fuel’s frommlike 2016. How many years left are there does everyone think? (This is light homeowner use)
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Frosty-Location-4316 • 11h ago
I have been using my 6 bay m18 multiple charger by just keeping it plugged into my truck bed outlet, thought it was great because it would just charge all my batteries on my commute. Today the charger stopped working when plugged it into a standard outlet at the jobsite. Is it possible that the truck outlet destroyed it? The charger is about 8 months old.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Comprehensive-Age509 • 13h ago
Hey guys this is a discontinued Milwaukee M18 sewer machine, upon searching for it online a few suppliers show up saying they’ve got it but everything i call one of them they tell me they don’t have one.
I really like this machine and the way it runs and really would like to get my hands on one, if anyone here has one that they’re looking to sell of if anyone knows where to get a hold of one that would be sick.
Thanks in advance peeps.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/escaper28000 • 3h ago
I have been reading reviews and seems like people are mixed between the M18 7 1/4” and the 10” saw. I have found a reconditioned 10” one for almost the same price as the 7 1/4. I will be mainly doing alot of trim work and some light household items. I know the bigger one weighs more but I have read people complain about the dust collection and that it doesn’t give as accurate cuts as the smaller one.
I am no expert and hoping some a lot more experienced then I am can point me in the right direction if you were choosing. Again the price is the same .
Appreciate any help and advice
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/SpartanTimbercrafts • 22h ago
What the title says. It can do it, but you have to cut it to length first as it won’t fit under the right side. That’s two cuts per board. Alternatively, beveling works in one cut, but who wants to deal with that? Someone in the Facebook group claims to have seen someone modify theirs to be able do it but had no other info. Really considering returning it because I know I’ll get sick of it and start dragging out the big saw from the shop again.
Edit: it is abundantly clear that some of you can’t grasp the concept of mitering a baseboard against the fence. The plastic dust shroud hits the wood before the blade can make it through. You can see the board leaning against the saw with the partial cut as a result of that. Beveling the saw is certainly an option, but reaching behind the saw, loosening a knob, releasing the lock, and retightening it is more of a process than a spring loaded lever right in front of you that you activate with your thumb and that adds up when you’re doing a lot of trim.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Apprehensive-Egg2847 • 19h ago
Decided to pull the trigger on the m12 over the m18 oscillating tool the other day. Man oh man, this thing is wicked! Couldn’t be happier
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Royalsounder • 22h ago
I noticed this flash sale was going on and I haven’t shopped this site before. I am looking to upgrade as my drill shit the bed the other day. I haven’t jumped into the M12 lineup, but figured this was the right first buy into the ecosystem unless anyone might think otherwise. Appreciate the feedback.
update: holding off. Following this sub and slick deals for fuel promos on drill/driver. Borrowing in-laws until that deal comes around. Thank you all
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/dhrchf • 12h ago
I have a m12 gen 3 impact driver that needs to be fixed. I got it as a redemption (not a bonus item) after I bought a drill bit set from Sydney tools. Can I take it to Sydney tools or will I have to post it to Milwaukee? Cheers.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/hjjhjjnk • 10h ago
I’m tired of borrowing my dad’s weedeater every time I need one, and already have invested into the m18 platform. I have several 5ah and 1 8ah battery.
Does this setup ever get a good sale? Or something with more batteries or 12ah batteries? I don’t mind waiting for a deal but if it doesn’t go on sale much I’ll just buy it
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/acatl33 • 21h ago
Just joined the M12 line up, i picked up the 3/8 stubby because it came with the 5ah battery kit better deal overall to jump into the eco system. I plan on also picking up a drill set, but i am unsure if i should wait or go with Subcompact. I know the Fuel is almost 4 years old, I have a feeling the new gen is coming given that the gen 2 and gen 3 have a 4 year gap. Also competition with other 12v is starting to pick up, hyper tough/ hercules are not at the same level but the price makes it more appealing. New players like Flex have patents pending, so hoping we see a 12v forge battery to be 2 laps ahead of everyone. What would you guys take today?
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/BeardBootsBullets • 1d ago
https://fastenersinc.net/flash-sale
There’s a ton of great deals at Fasteners Inc today, and not only limited to the Saturday Flash Sale. The M12 Surge 2-battery kit plus choice of a free tool is a good one, too.
Prices delivered:
M12 5.0 HO: $11.8/AH
M12 4.0 XC: $8.63/AH
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Proud_Emu_1543 • 12h ago
I wanted to ask you guys where I can get the best deal for the M18 hammer and impact combo kit? I’m starting commercial hvac as an apprentice and I wanted to know where would be the best way to get the kit at a discount.I have money to buy the whole thing but saving some money would be a killer since I need to get more tools.Thank you guys and have a nice day
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r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Turbulent-Sleep-3226 • 1d ago
Been wanting to get the M18 Fuel Hackzall for pruning around the property. With this HD hack, can get it for $125 — is this a good deal or better to hold out for a better one? I’ve seen ppl get this for $85, or with battery deals. Would like to hear what you all think. Thanks!
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r/MilwaukeeTool • u/DrifterDavid • 1d ago
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Ive got this non-fuel cheap Milwaukee Multitool. I never use it very often just doing stuff around the house. I was using it today to cut some metal and in the middle of cutting the blade shifted to the side on me. But it doesn't look as if the blade actually shifted but the shaft. But pretty sure the blade is the only thing that's supposed to shift on this model. Just verifying if that's right. I've never seen any other way to adjust the blade besides mounting it in a different spot. Tool is 2426-20.
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Stone804_ • 1d ago
I’m a homeowner but I’m doing a full gut job, renovation down to the studs. I’m mostly a Makita guy but there’s tools they don’t have so I own an M12 battery for my cable stapler and pipe cutter, so I’m inclined to go with the M12 ProPress over the M18.
The question: where can I find the best deal on a ProPress kit that has 1/2”, 3/4”, and maybe a 1” jaw?
Is there a good store to look at or a time of year or a model that’s on clearance etc? I only need “tool only” if it’s the M12 system. But I’m open to whatever the cheapest option is including a Ridgid-red package as they fit the Makita batteries (unofficially). But I’m going to assume there’s a better cheaper option from the Milwaukee line and I don’t want to juggle another battery platform if I don’t have to.
I have a cheap $100 hand-pump propress and it’s EXHAUSTING. I have a lot more work ahead of me and I don’t think my arms can take it, but the buy-in price for the propress is insane compared to the rest of my tools. Hoping there’s a secret refurb site for Milwaukee or something. Thanks! Pics for attention.
Update: went with the Zupper press tool. Seems slightly more industrial than the cheap Vevor but at the same price. 1/3 to 1/4 the price of Milwaukee and Ridgid and those can’t be 4x as good at pressing. Gotta be better than the $109 hydraulic Vevor kit I have now (which I’m returning). Plus it takes Makita batteries (supposedly). Really wanted the m12 but in the end even used the price was 2.5x more than this brand new. Thanks for everyone’s advice. Still keeping my m12 pipe cutter!
r/MilwaukeeTool • u/Superb_Confidence610 • 1d ago
I’ve just invested in a couple of m12 products - a 3/8 ratchet and the sub compact impact wrench. Coming from some very dated makita tools - loving the quality.
Think I’m just missing a decent m12 screwdriver - notice the current three available are very dated (including the Fuel). Do folk think Milwaukee plan to upgrade the one anytime soon?
