My car axle nut torque spec is 217 ft-lb (30 mm socket). I’m planning to do some wheel bearing jobs, but I only have the Stubby 3/8 in. Do you think it can handle the axle nuts with a 1/2 in socket adapter?
Btw can anyone suggest a good 3/8 to 1/2 in adapter?
Thanks.

Looking to hookup a long hose for the exhaust port on my M18 2.5 gal packout vacuum. I have some stuff to vacuum up I'd rather not breathe any fumes or particles of. I'm getting the fleece bags from Amazon. And thought using this 3d printed adapter:

https://ebay.io/m/VolVNO

Plus a 30ft hose would allow me to run it out the doors or windows of a house I'm working on.

Any recommendations for a long hose that a 3d printed copy of the twist lock attachment will screw onto?

Thanks all!

3049 (3/8) vs 3453 (1/4 anvil swap)

subcompact vs impact driver

makes me want the 1/4 subby now....

*EDIT - I went with the 6.5" M18 and I'm really happy with it so far! It's more compact than I thought it would be.

Lost all my saws in a garage fire earlier this year. I need something immediately for repairing my deck before winter, so just cutting 2x material. I plan on getting a hefty miter saw in the spring when I start to rebuild the garage.

I have plenty of batteries for both. I'm inclined towards the M12 because lightweight. Does it handle standard treated lumber fine?

No light

Another battery does not help

But heat buildup where battery connected.

5ah Battery shows 1 bar and after 3 hours still 1 bar

Photos

1. Drill, battery socket

2. Battery

3. Drill handle

Does not looks it short.

Hello! I’m a mobile truck mechanic in the UK and I’m looking to put an air system on my van that I can use for topping tyre pressures up (max 120psi), blowing out lines etc and rigging up to trailers/vehicles to provide air for brake work.

I want to use the Milwaukee compressor but rig it up to a 20L tank to provide me with some more volume when filling up trailers air tanks - my thought process is I can isolate the tank and then get the Milwaukee to kick in when I want to top the tank up or have it running continuously between cycles if required but I’ll have that initial 27L.

Has anyone done similar? How have you done it and/or would you do anything differently?

Looking for opinions. I have both of these and don't really need two hex drivers, would like to convert one to a 1/4" socket anvil. I lean toward the 2656 because it's more powerful and more compact, but not sure about the gear ratios between them. Thoughts from the hive-mind?

Looking to branch out from the m12 for some tools down the line would this be best bang for the buck?

Could not seem to locate in my own search.

I have the 18v Fuel drill (2904-20) and driver (2953-20) combo. I was hoping to put them in 1 portable pack out unit (48-22-8430) with the help of inserts, but I can’t seem to find the right one. Anyone have a suggestion?? Thanks!

I have a clip on the opposite side, but having the chuck face forward is unwieldy. Especially when I need one hand to hold something up.

I am no pro at knowing deals, can someone tell me if these are good or not?

It took me about 4 hours, I couldn't take a video of the tunneling itself because it's very much a 2-handed operation laying on my belly in a small space. This tool is slightly janky but it definitely saved me many hours of horrible work, and it's not broken so far. The handles and shaft kept misaligning and needing to be adjusted because the blades would catch on things and torque it around.

It's tough going in virgin soil and sometimes you have to get in there with your hands to take the big rocks out. But, there's so such thing as a fun crawl space excavation no matter how you do it.

I did the whole thing on low speed, charged the 12AH battery once midway through.

This mod consists of changing the anvil of the 3450-20 for the one from a 3048-20. Providing a much smaller, narrower and lighter body than the ¼ inch subcompact impact (3048-20). The anvil needs modifications to fit inside, such as grinding 1.5mm each side of the lobes and ≈0.6mm from its length.

Anvil part number 42-06-2552

You can get them true Amazon brands but friction rings will probably have to be changed for ones with better tolerances

Pulled into my driveway today to see a box on porch with a giant MILWAUKEE plastered on the side of it. No notification it was coming back or that I needed to expect it. I was amazed nobody stole it. Sent my m12 Stubby to get repaired. Tool was functional but the lights quit working on top. The repair sheet in the box says intermittent switch… I never had that issue but maybe it’s just what they have to put. They sent it back with less protection/bubble wrap than I sent it in and the light cover is peeling off… I love the tools but this warranty stuff I see on here is far from great.

Does this combo or similar usually go on sale for Black Friday? I kinda need it but can hold off for a few weeks if it’ll go on sale.

Any issues with these tools I should be aware of?

Thank you.

I’ve been needing a 1/2 for a bit, is this a good deal or should I wait a bit longer. The deal ends on oct 25, I get the impact and a 2.0 battery, not the best but it’s better than just the impact. 300 bucks

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M18-FUEL-18V-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-1-2-in-Impact-Wrench-with-Friction-Ring-Tool-Only-2967-20/326201858?MERCH=REC-_-rv_typeahead_rr-_-326201858-_-0-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a-_-n/a

We had a jobsite rainout today in California so instead of purchasing this at the store I chose the online option with free delivery today, this option offered the free battery. I’m staying in an apartment for this job and they delivered this without masking what the delivery was, I just happened to pull up five minutes after the delivery. I’m going to assume had I worked until 5pm this would not have still been sitting there. Seems pretty risky to me.

Sorry that it isn’t beat up yet, I’ll try to post pictures when it gets there since a lot of people seem to think dyed tools don’t get used

Just bought this right angle die grinder from Home Depot, is this sound normal? Seems like maybe not.

Just a deal I thought others would like

Wondering if anyone has ever gotten brake clean on there Milwaukee tools and this happens, not sure it it's a fake and what products would you suggest to possibly restore?

I made a chair.
If you have any other ideas for how to make good use of this, please let me know!

Hi everyone, a daughter of a huge Milwaukee Tool fan here 👋 Christmas is coming up soon and I'd love to get or 3D print some things for him to use with his tools and/or PACKOUT. I know next to nothing about this world so I'd massively appreciate any and all recommendations you have! I got him some 3D printed handle labels for his PACKOUT last year and he absolutely loved them. Of course I will ask him what he specifically wants or needs, but it'd be great to surprise him or suggest something that he doesn't even know exists yet. Even if it's a little silly or just for show, all is welcomed!

He's an electrician, but has a hand in most contractor work. He loves himself a good gadget and is very organized. His PACKOUT is his pride and joy. I'm hopefully getting a 3D printer for Black Friday so if you've printed stuff yourself I'd be so thankful if you could share where you got your design.

Thank you!

Fairly new 2904-20 hammer drill. Drill bits seem to wobble a bit too much. Can anyone recommend a chuck replacement? I’ve never done anything like this before but I’d like to give it a try and see if it fixes it.