Milwaukee has just aired their 3rd Pipeline 2020 episode, showcasing more of their new tools and accessories. Without further ado, let’s check out the new gear:
Milwaukee M12 Fuel Cordless Band Saw
Milwaukee is finally coming out with a new M12 Fuel brushless cordless band saw, featuring 2-1/2″ x 2-1/2″ cutting capacity and one-handed operation!
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Milwaukee knows that many of you have been asking for this, and have finally delivered.
Milwaukee says that it offers a larger cutting capacity than their existing M12 sub-compact cordless band saw.
It’s said to feature improved performance, a lightweight design, one-handed capability, and increased capacity, and is designed to enhance overall productivity while lowering user fatigue. The new brushless band saw weighs 6 lbs, which Milwaukee says makes this the lightest compact band saw on the market.
Pricing: $299 for the kit (2529-21XC), $229.00 for the bare tool (2529-20)
ETA: January 2021
Milwaukee M18 Top-Off Power Supply
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We have an entire post devoted to the Top-Off, and so we won’t repeat any of that in this post.
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Price: $99 for the bare tool (2846-20)
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee M18 Fuel 14″ Abrasive Cut-Off Saw
Milwaukee briefly showed off their new M18 Fuel cordless 14″ abrasive chop-saw.
The new saw is said to generate the same power as a 15A corded chop saw.
- 4000 RPM
- Up to 200 cuts per charge in 3-5/8″ 20-gauge steel stud w/ 12Ah battery
- Rapid Stop blade brake stops blade within 2 seconds of trigger release
- Tool-free blade change and fence adjustments
- Overload indicator light
Would you use a cordless 14″ chop saw? Yes or no, it’s great to finally have more corded vs. cordless options.
Price: $399 for the bare tool (2990-20)
ETA: 2021
Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall Reciprocating Saw
Milwaukee is launching a new M18 Fuel Sawzall, 2821, and this will be replacing their current model (2720).
The new Milwaukee Sawzall features a brushless motor, and is said to be the fastest reciprocating saw in its class.
Most notably, the newest Milwaukee M18 Fuel Sawzall was built from the ground up with key durability improvements.
Improvements include upgrades to the slider crank mechanism, and wear and corrosion improvements, such as:
- Anti-corrosion blade clamp
- A more wear-resistant blade change lever
- Metal-reinforced battery connection for better durability and battery retention
Basically, they made an excellent and highly-regarded reciprocating saw even better.
Features & Specs
- 3000 SPM
- 1-1/4″ stroke length
- Adjustable Shoe
- Anti-Corrosion Blade Clamp
- Rafter Hook
- LED light
- Weighs 8.4 lbs w/ battery (5Ah)
- Weighs 6.8 lbs as bare tool
- 5-year warranty
Price: $199 for the bare tool (2821-20) $319 for the 1-battery kit (2821-21), $419 for the 2-battery kit (2821-22)
ETA: November 2020
The kits come with 5Ah batteries.
Also Coming Soon: Sawzall with One-Key
Price: $259 for the bare tool, (2822-20) $469 for the kit (2822-22)
ETA: January 2021
Milwaukee 7-in-1 High Leverage Electrical
Milwaukee is also coming out with new 7-in-1 multi-functional high leverage electrical pliers, 48-22-3078.
The new electrical pliers features:
- Wide jaws for twisting wire
- Crimper for working with insulated and non-insulated terminals
- Wire cutter
- Wire stripping notches
- Loop for quick wire bending
- Built-in conduit reamer (1/2″ thru 1″)
- Bolt cutter for #6 and #8 machine screws
- Swing-lock design for fast one-handed operation
- High leverage handles for easier cutting and crimping
Here are the differences compared to Milwaukee’s existing 6-in-1 electrical pliers:
- Wide jaws for easily grabbing and twisting wire
- On-board crimper
- High-leverage handles
Basically, they took their popular multi-functional electrical pliers, and made them even more functional and user-friendly.
Price: $30
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee M12 Fuel PEX Expander w/ Rapid Seal
Milwaukee is introducing a new M12 Fuel ProPEX Expander, which they say unlocks a breakthrough in productivity for plumbing installers, delivering the fastest 3/8″ – 1″ expansions.
The new ProPEX expander features an auto-rotating head, and is said to provide uniform expansions for the most consistent PEX installations.
Milwaukee says installers can expect to experience up to 65% faster connection sealing as temperatures decrease, reducing the time before pressure testing.
Price: $430 for the bare too (2532-20), $550 for the kit (2532-22)
ETA: December 2020
Milwaukee M18 Force Logic Press Tool w/ One-Key
Milwaukee is also introducing a new One-Key Force Logic Tool, which they say is the industry’s first press tool with remote tracking, management, and lockout, and that it is also the smallest, most intelligent press too on the market.
Milwaukee says the new press tool is significantly smaller and nearly 20% lighter than the leading competitor.
Price: $2,549 for the bare too (2922-20), $3,549 for the kit (2922-22)
ETA: December 2020
New Milwaukee Drill Bits for Glass, Tile, Stone, Masonry, More
Milwaukee has a range of new new drill bits out now.
- Shockwave Carbide Hammer Drill Bits
- Shockwave Carbide Multi-Material Drill Bits
- Tile and Stone Drill Bits
- Glass and Tile Drill Bits
Milwaukee Lineman’s Compact Aerial Tool Apron
Milwaukee, in their continued effort to meet the needs of utility professionals, has come out with a lineman’s compact aerial tool apron, 48-22-8291, intended for bucket trucks.
The tool caddy is made from vinyl that’s built to be durable as well as UV and weather resistant. It has 18 storage pockets to hold a variety of hand tools and common accessories.
A reinforced auger drill bit holder has been specially made to prevent burn-through when used with hot drill bits.
Price: $170
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee Canvas Utility Bucket
Utility workers might also be interested in the new Milwaukee canvas utility bucket, 48-22-8271. It features a large swiveling carabiner clip for easy attachment, and an impact-resistant base for durability. The utility bucket is rated to hold up to 75 pounds of gear, and has built-in weep holes for water drainage, plus a reinforced ring opening to keep the bag open and your tools accessible.
Price: $50
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee Utility Bucket Hooks
Lastly, Milwaukee has also come out with new bucket hooks, designed for 2″ or 3″ utility truck buckets.
They’re made from impact-resistant polymers that also resist cracking and chipping. They’re compatible with the eyelets found on standard tool apron and bag aprons.
Each has a 100 lb load rating, and they’re sold individually.
Price: $9 for 2″ (48-22-8292) , $11 for 3″ (48-22-8293)
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee M18 Force Logic 6T Utility Crimper
Milwaukee’s new M18 Force Logic crimper is said to be the fastest and most versatile crimper for linemen. It features a slim grip, enlarged trigger, and is designed for use with Class 3 gloves.
- 6 Tons Output Force
- 19.9″ Length (Tool, Jaw & Battery)
- 5.1″ Height (Tool, Jaw & Battery)
- Weighs 7.5 lbs (Tool, Jaw & Battery)
- 340° Head Rotation
- Full Pressure Indicator
- PFM Adaptive Pressure Control
- ONE KEY Enabled
Price: $1656 (2978)
ETA: November 2020
Milwaukee Shockwave Lineman’s Fiberglass Drill Bits
Wrapping up, there will be new Shockwave drill bits that were designed solely for linemen and for drilling into fiberglass and composite power utility arms and poles.
The new drill bits feature a carbide tip, and Milwaukee emphasizes that they can drill through power utility poles and arms in a single pass, eliminating the need to flip the poles and drill holes from opposite sides.
ETA: February 2021
Where to Buy?
These tool retailers have set up Pipeline landing pages where you can view the new Milwaukee tools. Some tools won’t be immediately available for preordering.
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Mike K
M12 Port-a-Band, yes please! M18 Power topper, yes please. The tool apron looks nice too, even if you dont’ use a bucket. Scissor lifts, side of a job box or conex.
Stuart
I was thinking the same! But $170 seems like a bit much for general purpose use. If it’s successful, maybe they’ll come out with a smaller or less targeted model.
Addicted2Red
Seriously what is it made of to warrant $170
Tom D
That “hot drill” part seems to be pretty significant – that could be a decent part of the price.
But I suspect it’s mainly because the market is limited.
Eric
There’s probably some special things that need to be done to make it compliant to safety regs. It’s also a limited market, and they know the utility companies won’t balk at spending that kind of money.
fred
Port-A-Band – was to Porter-Cable as Sawzall was to Milwaukee – both were once brand names (like Kleenex and Xerox) that have come to be synonymous with the item itself.
But a more capable M12 band saw does seem appealing.
Milwaukee does seem to realize that the plumbing and electric utility markets may have been underserved and can be lucrative markets. Their line of cable strippers and force logic tools – too pricey and not necessary for the general tradesman – may be just what’s needed to improve productivity and enhance safety,
Chris
I was really hoping to see more mechanics tools 🙁
I’m most excited about the new bandsaw though! That’s going to be sweet!!
Stuart
What kinds of mechanics tools?
Tom D
I’ve seen air powered hydraulic jacks – I’d love to see an m12 or m18 version – with remote.
Michael
+100
Just a Medic
Agreed. I’d buy into Red for a powered jack.
Chris
They have a m18 hydraulic pump. Not sure if it’s compatible with a hydraulic Jack attachments from other brands, or if it’s even capable of operating one though.
salmon
This is the holy grail of power tools. It’s probably kinda tough to sneak this design past the corporate lawyers though.
Eric
I want an air hammer replacement. I think that’s really the only common mechanics tool that’s missing.
Chris
I’ve been thinking about something like that for a while. A rotary hammer would work on its hammer only setting for light work. I wouldn’t press ball joints out with it but I believe it can be done in the future.
Something with the form factor of a recipsaw would be great.
fred
I’ve started seeing a few attachments for rotohammers for tasks like driving ground rods or even flooring:
https://www.tools4flooring.com/taylor-tools-tap-1000-tapper-tool.html
While you can get masonry/brick chisels for rotohammers – I’ve not seen ones made specifically for automotive use akin to those fro air chisels.
Chris
A bigger selection of wrenches (flex head ratcheting wrenches, offset box wrenches, line wrenches, etc)
More ratchets (locking flex head, soft grip, etc)
Really anything that would compete with tool truck brands. I’m a Snap On guy myself, I have a set of Milwaukee wrenches and sockets and they’re great, I would love to see more.
Aaron
I am not the target audience for today’s session. Is this the last one or are there more to come?
Stuart
One more.
Tom D
What’s the difference between that ProPEX tool and the existing one?
Clayton
Also wondering this? Original has auto rotating head already
Eric
Supposed to be faster and have more power to let it work in lower temps. One video I saw said down to 45*F but I have no idea how that compares to the current one. Also a lot of people will buy anything that says FUEL on it, even if their current non fuel version does what they need it to.
Tom D
I wonder if it has a heater head? The temperature isn’t a problem for the tool, it’s for the PEX pipe …
andy
I wondered the same thing.
Adam
I was wondering the same thing. I believe one difference is that it’s a fuel tool now so more power on the 1” pex. My luck too, I bought a reconditioned one from Acme Tools 3 weeks ago.
Slug
This all feels meh to me. My m12 bandsaw has never left me wanting more though I’m not a plumber. The added capacity seems nice but whenever they release a new version of a tool they already had, all I can think is “shouldn’t the pipeline be for things that are *actually* new? Oh, another sawzall. Cool. Give us a track saw already. I can only hope that they’re saving the big guns for the final episode.
Adam
A Fuel fan would get me more excited than most of this stuff. Yes their inverter is better, but Ryobi has had one out for what, 2 years? Impacts got smaller (1st ep). Sawzall got better, but anyone who wants the “best” in M18 would still be looking at the Super Sawzall.
I’d be stoked if I was a linesman. Look like some nice additions.
A Fuel fan would get me more excited than most of the new releases. Wouldn’t mind m12 & m18. I a nice little clip on fan would be great.
Jeremiah Ducate
I was gonna ask if this sawzall has orbital mode. I do remember hearing about a fuel super sawzall so I think the answer is no and that’s the biggest difference.
fred
“The new drill bits feature a carbide tip, and Milwaukee emphasizes that they can drill through power utility poles and arms in a single pass, eliminating the need to flip the poles and drill holes from opposite sides.”
That’s a very good thing – because unless you are Paul Bunyon or Superman – flipping a utility pole would be a tough thing. A typical 40 foot pole must weigh at least 1000 pounds
Nate B
You gotta watch caber tossing sometime!
James
I’m getting ready to replace my crimper/cutter pliers soon, and this 7-in-1 intrigues me, but I can’t see in the photos how it crimps. Is that function between the pliers and and the strippers? Or hidden somewhere else? The lack of a crimper function is what kept me from buying the previous version.
Stuart
The crimping anvils are between the handles below the pivot. I added a new image to the post that hopefully clears things up.
James
Thanks for the additional photo, that clears it up! I wonder how well it will handle crimping smaller wire/connectors. I work with a lot of 18ga. They do look like a real contender to replace my worn out everyday carry, though.
TonyT
Question: do electricians use non-ratcheting crimpers?
On the electronics side (think Molex Mini-Fit, DSub, 22 AWG ferrules), we always use ratcheting crimpers, and the one time I tried a non-ratcheting one, I returned it.
James
I think it depends on what kind of wiring they do the most of. I know a couple of electricians that do a lot with home theater, smart home, and decorative lighting wiring that prefer the ratcheting crimpers. Same with some of the industrial/commercial machinery electricians I’ve met. The electricians that I know that do mostly general purpose building wiring seem to use the non-ratcheting crimpers when they run into something that needs a crimp-on connector. I work with hearth and HVAC appliances, and am not an electrician, but have never had a crimp fail using the non-ratcheting style.
TonyT
Thanks James.
I suspect it might have to do with the size of the connector – crimping an AWG10 fork terminal is a bit different than a AWG 26 High Density DSub pin (my bad experience with non-ratcheting was with HD Dsub)
Clayton
No lawn mower! Fail! When will we ever see one?
Stuart
January? And if not, the following January? Repeat as necessary.
Tom D
The only thing I can think of (considering others have electric lawnmowers and Milwaukee made a perfectly serviceable chainsaw) is that they think a mower is too “home user” and doesn’t fit their tradesman market.
Big Richard
Is their M12 Hatchet a tradesman marketed tool? Seems kinda “home user” oriented to me.
Maybe they are waiting on the tech to allow it to be a single battery M18, right now I just think they almost have to make it a 2 battery system just for runtime. And they seem very hesitant to make anything 2 battery, whether its series or parallel (or both like Makita’s 4 battery mower). Who knows.
Drew M
I asked Milwaukee to make the “hatchet” as a M12 or M18 alternative to smaller saws that Makita has in their lineup but I honestly expected it to be M18, have a much higher chain speed and a tiny bit longer bar.
Corey Moore
Any lineman in here? The fiberglass bits sound interesting, but as someone who drills through and mounts panels to utility poles fairly regularly, I wasn’t aware that ship augers or ez bore esque options didn’t suffice for drilling through a pole. I’ve only seen catastrophic results in examples of poles or timber completing a path to ground, so I’m curious how possible it is to not notice that the timber is energized long enough to boom up and poke it with a drill? Accidentally dropping/contacting the pole with a live line, maybe? Don’t think they’d be doing live work on overhead lines from any equipment parked on the ground, though lol I really wanna find out if anyone’s got the knowledge. Cool to know it’s a thing, if nothing else.
Tom D
I took it as metal bits for drilling INTO fiberglass – basically designed to pierce box fiberglass instead of boring through a solid timber.
Stuart
Yes, this is my understanding as well, in the same way that glass drill bits aren’t made from glass. It’s unfamiliar territory for me , and my first thought was the same – drill bits made from fiberglass? – before I realized it’s about the application.
Jeremiah Ducate
Same here, I thought it was a fiberglass bit for insulation purposes before I read the description
Chris S
The chop saw seems like something that would be useful for rebar in footers at remote locations…but, that price is harsh and could easily be substituted with a more versatile angle grinder.
Why not make it a cold cut saw that is more useful for more materials?
Being cordless and abrasive, are my batteries going to be covered in crap because of the location on the back of the motor…next to the cut material and heat?
David Zeller
Regarding the Lineman’s Compact Aerial Tool Apron, do linemen often get “sued with hot bits”? That either sounds horrible or intriguing.
Stuart
Thanks, fixed!
I mean… that was the British spelling… =P
Rufus
Still no track saw… I hope they are watching comments otherwise I might need Bobbacar’s cell phone number for a personal call.
Chris
Track saw!
Did ‘I’ miss it or is Milwaukee still missing a track saw from their lineup?
Daniel
None of my “battery powered dreams” came true. Here’s hoping Episode 4 brings me what I’m dreaming of.
Big Richard
Pretty sure Episode 4 is just lighting systems and PPE.
clayton keeney
yeah, don’t hold your breath!
JoeM
The TOOLS look great, not a complaint or whine about any of them. But does anyone else get a… “nails on a chalkboard” or “Disgusting feeling in their teeth” kind of feeling when seeing those awful CG Renderings on the white backgrond?
I’m getting those feelings. I’m not faulting anyone, just kinda hoping Milwaukee uses more REAL Photos of the products in the future, and leaves the “Renderings” in the engineering department where they belong. They’re a top-tier tool company. Their tools SHOULD look real, and potentially beat up… Trying to fake a glamour shot with the final CG rendering of the tool… I dunno why… it’s a minor thing, but it’s seriously making me feel ill seeing them.
Again… NOT a Knock against Milwaukee OR their tools. I have a deep RESPECT for them, despite being DeWALT based… It’s not about Team Red versus Team yellow… Those renderings are like nails on a chalkboard, literally. The REAL photos of the REAL tools, do not give me that reaction.
Drew M
Glad I didn’t get the current M12 bandsaw as this new one looks better suited to my needs.
Addicted2Red
Shame the saw is not a dry cut/cold cut saw.
$399 for a portable abrasive is expensive but I’ll wait for reviews to see how it handles.
I’ve been considering selling my M12 band saw. Now I have a reason.
Derek
I like the Fuel bandsaw with the bigger cut capability. But I wonder how much taller it is, and how much more it weighs.