Milwaukee recently showed off their new M12 Fuel installation drill/driver at their recent NPS19 new tool media event.
As a reminder, we attended Milwaukee NPS19 at their expense; our travel, hotel accommodations, and scheduled meals were provided for. In our experience, this is typical practice for hosted media events.
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As many people commented, the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver looks much like the Festool CXS cordless drill/driver.
What is an “Installation Drill/Driver?” In a nutshell, it’s a modular drill with 4 interchangeable heads. The goal here, in my opinion, was for a tool that’s compact and convenient. This would have been a good opportunity for a cool name, something like the “Sidekick.”
Long-time ToolGuyd readers might be thinking “didn’t Milwaukee come out with something like this already?” Yes. They came out with an M12 Fuel multi-head hammer drill, and before that a brushed-motor M12 multi-head drill/driver. This one is different.
The new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver can go places an ordinary drill/driver cannot, such as the insides of light cans.
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It can also reach around obstructions and drive fasteners that are close to adjacent surfaces.
Product Highlights Video
Here’s a ~40 second video intro. This is also the only imagery I have of the tool without a chuck attached.
The new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver has a 1/4″ hex chuck and can be used without any of its attachments.
The kit comes with 4 attachment heads – a right angle bit holder and attachment interface (more on that soon), an offset bit driver head, a hex bit driver with quick release, and a drill chuck.
I believe it was the quick release hex bit holder head that I accidentally jammed a 1″ insert bit inside. My imagery shows that the right angle drill head can hold a 1″ bit easily, and I believe the same is true of the tool without any chucks attached. The quick release bit driver head worked well with 2″ power bits.
You can use screwdriver bits without any chuck attached, but the quick release head might be a good choice when holding longer bits.
The 3/8″ drill chuck can be used for light drilling applications.
At this time I’d like to mention that the different chucks and heads were quick and easy to attach and remove. The interface seems robust and allows for 16 different attachment positions. There is a slight gap between head and base handle interface, but the system seems trouble-free and resistant to dust or contaminants.
The offset head is the one you want for reaching around obstacles or for accessing fasteners that are close to adjacent surfaces.
The right angle head is useful for reaching into tight spaces or corners.
If you look closely, it’s not just a right angle bit holder head, it’s also an interface that you can attach the other tool heads to.
Here’s a closeup of the right angle adapter. The same interface is built into the front of the M12 drill. Again, I’m sorry for neglecting to capture any photos of the “bare” drill.
As you can see, you can easily attach the drill head (or the others) to the right angle head.
I remember taking this photo right after having to pry the very end of a 1″ bit out of the quick release chuck. In other words, keep in mind to use it with bit holders or power bits.
The M12 Fuel installation drill is slender and molded unlike traditional cordless drills. It looked a little long with a drill chuck, but felt balanced. Of all the new Milwaukee tools at NPS19, this might be the one I’m most looking forward to trying out on projects.
At the rear of the handle, that’s where your thumb and forefinger wrap around, for an “inline grip” with your middle finger squeezing the trigger. You don’t have to hold the tool like that, but it’s an added option for working in tight spaces.
The directional selection switch is electronic, and you have to press the control button to select between forward and reverse rotation. To select the “lock out” setting simply hold down the button until the lock graphic lights up red.
The 2-speed selection switch is mechanical.
We talked about this feature a couple of times after the event.
When handling the drill, I found myself hunting for the direction selection switch. This is likely something that one can become accustomed to with some use. Muscle memory is adaptable.
However, someone brought up a good question. What if you over-drive a fastener and want to back it out? In their experience, this is sometimes necessary, and it is convenient to be able to do so without disengaging the tool and bit from a fastener. With the electronic controls, there might some scenarios where you need to back out a fastener but with the top controls blocked against a work surface.
I can see why they did this – the direction selection lever of a traditional cordless drill takes up a lot of space. With this M12 Fuel installation drill and driver, having a smaller tool was the priority.
Here, you can see the front tool interface (I know I said I didn’t have an image of it, but I don’t think this one counts), and the magnetic bit holder. For the record, I wasn’t the one who loaded up the magnet with the bit holder extending past the bottom of the tool like that.
The front part of the drill has some of the electronics, which allows for a smaller handle grip. There’s an LED light and also the battery fuel gauge, and possibly the brushless motor controller as well. The belt clip can be mounted to either side.
In addition to the bit holder, the front part of the handle also serves as a tool support, allowing the drill to be placed upright on a horizontal surface. There is some protection on the sides of the tool, but it seems to be most “natural” upright.
- Max torque is 300 in-lbs
- 1600 max RPM
- Weighs 1.9 lbs
Price: $229 for the kit w/ (2) 2.0Ah batteries, $179 for the bare tool
ETA: September 2019
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First Thoughts
I’m quite excited about the new Milwaukee M12 Fuel installation drill/driver. There are some things that I like about it, such as the versatility its different chuck attachments provide, and some things I love, such as its small size.
The drill can deliver up to 300 in-lbs of max torque. One of the demos showed that it can at least drill 7/8″ clearance holes in a wood stud. It won’t do it as fast as Milwaukee’s heavier duty cordless drills, but it can do it.
Whereas the other Milwaukee M12 Fuel cordless drills are heavy duty and can even replace some compact 18V-class drills, this is more of a compact companion tool. It seems to be well equipped for assembly, installation, and other light drilling and driving tasks.
Some users are not going to like the shape of the tool, or the compromises that come with it, such as the electronic direction selection switch. I like the idea of it, but I’m not yet sold on it. This is one of those tools that will need to be proven with use. There are plenty of Festool CXS cordless drill users that love that tool’s similar design, but Milwaukee’s is a little different.
More details are forthcoming.
As of now, the ETA is September 2019. We’re double checking with Milwaukee to see if we can get added specs and pricing information ahead of the official announcement.
Benjamen’s Thoughts
I really like the way the individual heads attach to this installation drill/driver compared to the Bosch FlexiClick. The Milwaukee has a ring you pull to attach and remove the heads, rather than a ring you turn.
I find myself accidentally disengaging and dropping the Bosch FlexiClick drill chuck all the time, because when you twist the chuck to remove a bit, you are twisting it in the same direction that the retaining ring twists to remove the chuck head. The chuck and the retaining ring are very close together so it’s easy to grab both when you only mean to loosen the chuck to change bits.
Bryan
Great post, Stuart! I have been a long time user of the CXS and it seriously is my favorite tool but am intrigued by this driver. Any insight into the physical differences, ergonomics, etc besides the centrotec vs hex use of the tools? Thanks in advance.
Stuart
I’ve never tested the Festool CXS. I tried to request a sample about 2 years ago, but it became a complicated matter and I gave up. I didn’t think there would be high enough demand to pursue it again or to dip into our review sample budget.
The CXS is popular, but it’s also a dated design and limited to Festool’s very small 10.8V system. CXS torque is limited to ~142 in-lbs max. That might actually make it better suited for lighter duty installation and assembly tasks, because you could potentially get more resolution out of the clutch dial. But, you won’t be drilling 7/8″ holes in wood studs.
From online images, I’d say the two tools should be pretty close in size.
The M12 installation drill felt comfortable, but I didn’t have a good chance to test it. For instance, I don’t remember adjusting the clutch dial, something that can “make it or break it” for me with compact drills.
I plan to do a comparison once the installation tool ships, and will try to get my hands on a CXS before then, if even a loaner. Unfortunately, there’s not much I can do to describe subjective differences until then.
Robert
When I saw this tool I was stunned!
It looks super gimmicky and chintzy! I can’t imagine all of those heads not getting lost, dinged and broken in a tool box, the power is limited and the tool is massive for what they’re going for.
The heads are pointless too as none of them do any better than a good bit or right angle drill already does.
I’ll take a compact impact with multiple speeds and an offset/flexible/90* bit any day over this.
If they made it smaller like the Bosch flexiclick but with the same current power… I’d still think it was garbage.
Stuart, is there something I’m missing, because this tool actually makes me mad!
Stuart
No, I don’t think you’re missing anything. This is one of those tools where either you know you need it or could use it, or have absolutely no use for.
Milwaukee discussed a couple of interesting example applications, and I expect for more examples to come up once it’s released and users start experimenting.
If you look around on enthusiast forums and elsewhere, you’ll find that the Festool CXS is widely loved for its size and flexibility. This tool is very similar.
I don’t think that all users will need all of the tool heads, but they’re good to have. As for losing them, I believe both bare tool and kit options come with tool bags.
Marvin McConoughey
CONCUR, STUART. I have the Bosch kit with which the new Milwaukee competes. I seldom use the Bosch tools from the kit, but when I do, the tool selected does a job that none of the other tools I have can get done. I am happy to have the kit even if it is seldom used. I might like the Milwaukee kit a bit better, but will wait for a number of user reviews before doing more.
alex
The problem with the bits is that you have to hold them with your second hand to prevent them from spinning as well. Therefore, you have no more free hand to hold whatever you are drilling. It can be a problem in a lot of situation. For instance, if you are trying to attach a drawer slide to a cabinet in a tight spot, you have no hand to hold the slide. You’ll need to clamp it or try to hold it with your screw while drilling.
Lance
Uh, I don’t think that’s the case, unless I’m missing something? The heads don’t rotate, they’re keyed to the tool body and can be positioned at multiple angles.
alex
I was answering Robert’s comment concerning 90 degrees bit adapter. This is exactly my point, the drill heads are fixed but not a bit adapter. This is the main benefit of this drill compare to a bit adapter.
Aaron
To quote this article: “The interface seems robust and allows for 16 different attachment positions. ”
Does that alleviate your concern?
Jon
I’m assuming you don’t deal with a lot of right spaces then. Because I love the Festool version but I have Milwaukee and I’m not about to start buying Festool cordless. If you don’t want 2 or more drills hanging from your pants, belt, ladder whatever this makes things much less bulky. It has its purpose and if it flops it flops but can’t blame them for trying something new. If they didn’t we all would still be doing nailers with air hoses, or worse shingles with a hammer. So holster the tude and reserve harsh judgments until you actually get a chance to use it and develope a actual opinion on experience.
I’m buying one ?
Christof
You need to get the CXS for comparison. I didn’t notice a lack of torque with the CXS, but I love the ergonomics. The Fuel Drill looks a bit clumsy and over-designed next to it.
But it’s great there is a competitor with the C-design handle on a drill!
Marvin McConoughey
It does look a bit clumsy, and I know that my Bosch kit is a bit clumsy. Why, I’m not sure. For example, I have an old Milwaukee right angle hex shank attachment that fits any drill and it has a very streamlined and compact head that fits almost anywhere. Why couldn’t Milwaukee have achieved the same gracefulness and good design on the right angle drive in its new kit? Different designers, perhaps.
Jared
Can you see in the 3rd picture where the guy is fastening the bottom screw to a pipe clamp in order to fasten a pipe up against the wall? How is he going to fasten the upper screw to the top of the clamp with the way this drill is designed? What in the world was milwaukee thinking when they designed this drill. What is the silly plastic piece that the belt clip is fastened to for other than a head ache of an obstacle to have to deal with. Most obnoxiously designed milwaukee tool I’ve ever seen. They took a tool that’s already been developed and decided to add their own design and failed. Hate to be harsh because the specs seem to be great and the convenience unquestionable but come on guys the design ruins it when you have other great options like the Bosch flexiclick.
Sean Manning
The “clamp” is actually a called a “one hole clip” hence, it only has the one screw to fasten the clip. There is no top screw to apply.
Douglas Pujol
yes but the point is if you encounter a higher screw hole nad you will then the handle will not let you go any higher ..this d handle is a hindrance rather than helpful, this is an assembly tool and needs to be small…
terrible design
the bosch is a lot more compact definetely
Trthmastr
Its called a one hole strap.
Mike (the other one)
Seems a bit gimmicky. The hand guard looks like it will get in the way, defeating the whole purpose of the tool, IMO.
Sean
I may need to completely get out of the Bosch 12V lineup after seeing this. Looks like it will be a handy tool to have. I admit I don’t use my Bosch one a lot but it is great for tight spaces. The Bosch Flex Click was my last Bosch cordless tool I kept after switching to Milwaukee.
Greg
Looks a lot like the Bosch system, which is awesome.
Mopar4wd
Really looks like they were bench marking the Festool. Had a coworker with a Festool it was a great little thing and was more useful then you would think. For electronics and auto work the clockable right angle feature solved most of the length issues. But I’m not sure how big the market if for these.
Jake
Unfortunately, the reverse switch on top might be a deal breaker for me, especially because it’s electronic and not mechanical… although I couldn’t say for sure without trying it
Gordon
That is my big issue too. I think I’m still sold on the M12 lineup and this certainly doesn’t hurt. But I really don’t like those sorts of electronic push buttons. The plastic often wears out or gets easily damaged. Then it is only a matter of time until it stops working.
Lance
This is exactly the same type of switch they use for speed selection on their M12 Fuel impact drivers and wrenches. I haven’t heard of any widespread issues with those.
Stuart
Yes, but with the impacts the switch controls speed. With this tool, it sets the rotation direction to forward, reverse, or locked.
Daniel
This is my biggest complaint, but hasn’t been too much of an issue. It’s rare that I need to do that one handed. Usually I can reach over with my other hand and switch it. My second complaint (also minor) is that it’s not very conducive to using the bigger XC batteries because then it doesn’t sit level and leans forward and falls over. I try and stick with the compact 3.0ah battery.
TJ Cornish
I just completed my first project with the installation driver. I don’t mind the switch on top – the drill is small enough that I can reach it with the thumb of the hand I’m using the drill with.
I have had the Festool T15 kit with the right angle and offset chucks for a decade and the Milwaukee version is pretty well executed for the jobs it was designed for. The Festool is more powerful, but I don’t think the fit and finish of the Milwaukee is any worse than the Festool.
My only wish is that the mechanical clutch had lower torque settings for really small fasteners.
Shilo
This drill is modeled nearly exactly after the Festool CXS, which is a great little tool I might say.
Any cabinetry installation and finicky finish hardware work, the Festool CXS really shines.
It is far more useful than one would imagine upon first glance.
Clearly Milwaukee wanted to replicate the Festool product. I’m surprised the reviewers mostly ignored this fact. It would have been useful information to hear how the two compared, rather than pretend the Milwaukee wasn’t trying to achieve the benchmark set by Festool.
Torque, runtime, weight? Come on!
I like Milwaukee tools and am intrigued by this offering dispite my disappointment in the review .
Stuart
The Milwaukee tool has not been released yet, and so a review or comparison is not possible yet. While some attendees describe their media event coverage as “reviews,” the operation of pre-production tools in host-controlled settings can only provide for a preliminary assessment.
I try to be clear that my opinions come from a very brief hands-on experience. It’s enough to learn about the tool, but certainly not for any kind of real review.
Oddbod
They’ve just updated the Bosch Flexi-Click:
https://www.bosch-presse.de/pressportal/de/en/more-powerful-than-ever-before-bosch-flexiclick-12-v-%E2%80%93-now-with-a-brushless-motor-191168.html
Now brushless, slightly smaller. 35Nm (310in-lbs) torque, 1750rpm. On sale now in Europe.
Stuart
Thank you! I had missed that.
Mike
How long until this reaches the US….2 years?? I saw that updated Bosch article and the Milwaukee seems more attractive as I liked the CXS – just wish it had more power – here we go:)
Kizzle
This is what I’m waiting on! Way better form factor.
Frank D
Thank you for sharing that link. New models come with a belt clip too, it seems.
Joe
Not gimmicky. Very useful. Bosch already have the same type tool with multi heads similar above. I actually used it a lot building a deck. In any case, the concept is not new.
Flotsam
Swappable heads? where have i seen that before?
Ridgid Jobmax has the right angle drill plus a myriad of other tool heads, such as multi-tool. It works pretty well. Not best in class, but pretty well.
TJ Cornish
I don’t have a Festool CXS, but I have the T15 kit with all of the chucks Milwaukee shows here. Of all of them, the offset chuck was most useful – being able to drill/drive within 1/2″ of something parallel rather than at an angle made all the difference. The right angle chuck is useful too. Would I have died without them? Probably not, but they made a difference in the project quality.
Someone commented above on after-market right angle adapters and wobble drivers. They are far inferior to a drill system like this as they are usually rated for less than the full driving force of a drill, and as also mentioned above, require a hand holding the adapter in place, whereas on this tool (and Festool CXS and others), the chuck is positively affixed to the tool.
I have been thinking about selling my Festool T15 kit. I may pick this up to condense cordless platforms (I have other Milwaukee drills/drivers that cover the higher-power aspects than this baby driver can do).
Dcl
I really like the concept, but it looks quite long and difficult manuever in tight spaces relative to a more traditional shape. Also I can’t imagine that forward/reverse setup not being an enormous pain. Make it electric, fine, but put it somewhere easy to reach with your trigger finger like Makitas mode button on their impact.
Tim D.
Cheaper than the Festool and on a battery platform that I already have.
I’m definitely interested!
I’m curious to see some side by side CXS / Milwaukee installation drill shots when they become available.
Bonson
This is a day 1 purchase for me. Main reason is the small size and weight.
I organize toolboxes according to task for quick deployment. The one mixed toolbox I have is a general toolbox where I store things like tape measure, torpedo level, screwdriver, pliers etc. This box always goes out with me. This box currently carries the m12 hammer drill and impact driver. That combo easily takes up half the space.
With this, I would only pack the chuck and offset heads, one attached. With the space savings I can carry more hand tools, or maybe even jam in the m12 hackzall.
Thanks for the in depth preview. Answered all my initial questions.
John
Electric reverse switch on top is plain dumb. Can’t believe anyone reviewing this would make excuses that somehow it’s OK, it’s not! Productivity will be hampered.
Stuart
As I mentioned in reply to another comment, we didn’t review it, and nobody else has either. Limited media event exposure is not enough for any true “review.”
Nathan
untill I hold one I’m unsure on the size and weight issues but when I first saw the picture other than thinking of the festool item I thought it was for tool balance. I think that’s still the case and maybe for frame strength to a lesser degree.
the multi-head is a seller. I’ve been very tempted to buy the bosch and would probably still pick that over this but again would have to hold them.
I wouldn’t mind the electronic direction switches if they were somewhere else – like say I don’t know on either side of the body within finger reach. and I don’t mind a lock out if – gee I don’t know they made you hold it for say 2 seconds vs just a tap.
using the front support for a mag holder is a decent idea too. No not everyone needs this – but it’s going to be handy for quite a few.
Mike
Stuart, is that a metal drill chuck? If so, that’s a plus
Stuart
I believe it was, but didn’t take notes and don’t remember with 100% confidence. From my photos, it looks like a metal chuck.
Wayne R.
My very first thought: “That looks out of balance.” Remember using Dad’s corded drill with all the weight out in front? One of the things I like most about today’s drivers is their balance, like a dumbbell, so the center-of-gravity is in your fist. It’s comfortable, sure, but actually helpful when the work requires some contortion.
This looks like CG was not on their list.
Corey Moore
I’ve never understood the flexiclick esque tools. I’ve got a small assortment of impact stuff that’s fulfilled all these applications for a long time, 90° adapter and stubby/6″ bits are probably 90% of it. I’m always in favor of a dedicated tool, but to me these modular offset/angle driver setups seem to be reinventing the wheel.
TonyT
Depends on what you’re doing.
I’m finding my Flexi-Click to be quite handy, e.g. for electronics use, especially the offset adapter and clutch, with frequent use of 4mm bits (using a Wiha 1/4″ to 4mm adapter).
Mahalo
I was wondering about the purpose of that section just in front of the handle. For tight quarters work–ostensibly the main attraction of this type of device–it seems like it might get in the way. Putting the electronics there makes for a smaller handle, sure, but I wonder what the thought process was beside that?
Tom
This looks comically long to me, but I suppose they assume the length isn’t an issue because you can just put the right angle attachment on to access tight spaces. The extra length may be a benefit in those instances actually, giving you more to grab on and push the drill head sideways.
That said, I do want one. I’m surprised by all the negative responses and people who can’t see it’s potential uses. It won’t be at the top of my list anytime, but I’ll watch for a deal on it!
fred
While it is possible to form an opinion about a tool from reading about it, looking at pictures, comparing specs etc. – I always thought it better to test it out – get some hands on experience and then make a decision. Of course with some tools you might dismiss them ahead of all this – if they were not likely to be pertinent to your work.
With this one – it would be the sort of tool that I might buy one each for 2 of the businesses, with which I used to be associated. We’d pass this sort of tool around – then make an informed decision deciding if it was a game changer, dud or something in between. Then we’d decide how many more we wanted to buy and on what purchasing schedule.
Looking at what Stu’s posted, my take is that it might be useful for what had been my installers. But I understand that some of them are already using the Bosch.
Matt J
Seems kinda cool but I echo the sentiment many others seem to have expressed — what can this $179 tool do that can’t be accomplished by a $15 impact rated right angle adapter. Also, the impact adapter can probably do some things that this can’t as it’s likely attached to a more powerful driver.
Just don’t really see the need for a completely dedicated tool here.
TJ Cornish
Right angle adapters require one hand holding the tool and another hand holding the adapter so the adapter doesn’t spin. That’s the secret sauce of this type of product – the right angle adapter is affixed in position on the tool so you only need one hand to drive.
RE power transmission – you lose a lot of your impact torque through slop and flex in whatever goes after the impact mechanism. A large drill driver with a right angle adapter will probably have more power than this tool, but it’s amazing how fast you lose torque from an impact driver/wrench through something simple like a U-joint socket adapter, right angle gears will be much worse. Also, this tool isn’t designed for putting in huge lag bolts; it’s designed for #7 screws and light work.
The What?
I don’t think that this needs any hands on review or future user opinions to figure out that this Milwaukee modular drill was a botched idea that should have never come into fruition. What’s the point of making something that you can get the same functionality but better for a cheaper price? There’s impact adapters that do everything that this modular thing does. In fact they’re a heck of a lot cheaper and aren’t overmolded like this. The Dewalt 90° impact rated driver bit is just as good if not better than any drill or driver made for that purpose. I even made my own ½” & ⅜” drill chuck impact adapter bits to keep from having to switch back and forth between my drill and my impact. The worst thing Milwaukee could have ever done was to make a drill /driver that requires the operator to look at the tool in order to change forward /reverse. It’s not a fkn cnc machine. The worst thing is that it’s completely unnatural and not instinctive in any capacity. Who wants to get in the habit of having to look at a drill to operate it? You should never take your eyes off of your work when using tools that can hurt you. That’s not something you grow into or should want to get used to. And exactly how does the normal forward /reverse switch take up a lot of room when it doesn’t even protrude out a half inch on either side of the trigger switch?
TJ Cornish
So, can I put you down for a pre-order then? 🙂
I don’t disagree that the direction switch looks awkward, but as an owner of a similar tool, I will say the general design of the right angle and offset chucks is fine and VERY useful in certain circumstances, and an external adapter is not just as good as this.
Alex Burkhardt
The existence of the Bosch Flexiclick, and the well-liked Festool CXS are proof enough that this is not a botched idea, as you say.
From a product line perspective, those two competitive tools suggest a reason why someone would buy outside their platform for a specific need — so why would you say it’s a horrible idea to make a comparable tool, the milwaukee way? It’s literally a clone of the Festool, right down to the magnetic bit holder on the handle guard thing. You don’t clone something if no one likes it …
just so happens that someone isn’t you!
I’d love to have this thing around in my garage woodshop …
AndrewW
Surprised no one has mentioned this. The piece in front of the handle that many are complaining about provides one huge benefit. I assume it allows you to set the drill vertical with the right angle head and maybe another on the right angle and not fall over.
I’ve broken numerous drill bits and damaged surfaces using a traditional drill with right angle attachment by setting the drill down only to have it fall over from being front heavy.
I’m really looking forward to this tool. If I’m ever in a situation where that front frame piece is in the way, well i have other drills/options. The fixed right angle head and an offset head solve far more problems than the handle guard causes.
Stuart
I did! =)
Scar
Does anyone know if this has a mechanical clutch or an electronic clutch?
I have both the 1st and 2nd gen M12 Fuel Drill/Driver. The electronic clutch on the 2nd gen just doesn’t cut it for me and I almost never use it.
jkjk
I agree with those skeptical of this design. The handguard will make it harder to use the tool in tight spaces–which is what the tool is designed for. Personally I’d rather just bring along a dedicated right angle drill / driver. It adds a little bit of space, but it’s less of a hassle than changing out and keeping track of a bunch of interchangeable heads. I’m sure some people will love this tool, but I don’t think most of the target audience will derive benefits from this tool that justify the costs.
Steve
Sell it in a small packout container and I’m in!
Doug
Hi, Stuart – any more word from Milwaukee about a release date for this one? September is getting close, and usually they have preorders up by this point.
ab
Just saw that Toolnut has pre-orders up on their website. Both kit and tool only, Shipping 9/25.
I already have several M12 tools, but i think the kit seems like a better deal. Charger + (2) 2Ah for $50 more … seems like that’s at least on par with ebay deals on the 2.0’s …
Tim D.
Would love to find a black friday special on one of these.
Stuart
Unfortunately, that’s unlikely. The most you could hope for is a Cyber Monday percent-off deal, or a rare Milwaukee $20 off $100+ promo or similar.
Tim D.
That’s kind of what I was thinking too.
I did see this at Tool Nut – https://www.toolnut.com/on-sale/milwaukee-free-m12-6-0ah-battery.html
Free 6.0ah battery with the full kit at normal price.
Trthmastr
It looks cool. And for problem applications it will really shine. But a workhorse it is not. It will sit in the truck alot until it is needed. Too bad it looks like a staple gun, because that in itself is an abomination.
But its neat and gimmicky and will be a welcome addition to any installers tool array. It will not hold up to hard use for long however. Under constant use I give it a year. With the small batteries be ready to change them out alot. This is a problem solver companion tool only. Not an everyday work horse.
Matt
Will this accept the M12 XC batteries or just the smaller standard m12 batteries?
Thanks
PTBRULES
Any M12 Battery.